this was super sweet! i absolutely adored alex. something about him just really came for my heart. his teasing but sensitive side and how he had such a big heart. i just loved him. i enjoyed lauren as a character too, though not *as much* as i liked alex.

the story was good overall, and i loved the set up of him being the "out of control" actor and her being set up as his minder. there was something though that keeps this from being a full five stars, and i'm not quite sure what. i will say sometimes the characters, alex in particular, didn't seem to quite act their ages? i believe they're both close to 40, and idk, maybe it's just my experience, but i know my sister (who is 40) definitely doesn't talk/act in quite the manner that they did.

still, this was really enjoyable, and a lovely mix of sweet and sexy! a great addition to this series.

In ALL THE FEELS we get Alex and Lauren’s story, Book 2 of SPOILER ALERT, revolving around actors in a Game of Thrones type popular show. In the story, Lauren is forced to “babysit” Alex, who is causing problems for the producers as the show enters its last season.

Alex is fiercely loyal, to a fault, in that he self-sabotages in his protection of people he loves. Lauren, a counselor, thinks that she isn’t worth much, especially Alex’s career, as he defends her from cruel commentary about her weight and looks.

I loved ALL THE FEELS even more than SPOILER ALERT, which I also loved. Mostly because of Alex and his snarky, smart commentary on everything, and Lauren’s ability to match him, insult to insult. The dialogue was witty and fun, and some of it made me laugh out loud (ex. I spit out my coffee when Lauren keeps giving Alex her things to hold on his pockets, and Alex says, “Is this my life now? Am I a mere pack mule?”)

I do think that a more sensitive reader would take offense at how Alex talks to Lauren, but I read the dialogue as playful, and thought it made this couple different from any couple I’ve read in romance. I also love that there is no insta-love here, especially on Alex’s part. He isn’t physically attracted to the bird-like, plus-sized Lauren until he starts to fall for her emotionally and intellectually, and then he can’t wait to get his hands on her, which I loved. I also loved how his goal everyday was to make her laugh or get angry—he always wanted to elicit emotion from her.

I appreciated that Lauren is unapologetic about her size—she is who she is and never tries to impress Alex with anything but her brain and her wit. She doesn’t think she stands a chance with the Hollywood hottie (Behold, the Power of the Henley and corded forearms!) and falls for him regardless.

I though ALL THE FEELS was a wonderful, quick read, well-written with quick dialogue and different, interesting romance characters. Thank you to NetGalley and Avon/HarperCollins for the advanced copy! It was a pleasure.

A swoony feel good romance that's hard to put down. A companion novel to Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade delivers on body positivity, plus size heroine goodness. Great chemistry, tension, and steam. Overall a solid read.

Utterly adorable! I have been waiting eons for this book to come out since Spoiler Alert introduced me to these characters and I fell in love with them.
I was so incredibly happy to see Lauren and Alex find their way together. I am always such a sucker for women who do not fit the mold of what society calls "beautiful" finding love with men who love them no matter what.
Alex and Lauren both have their own personal issues but yet together they find a way to help themselves while also helping each other. They also had their own way of communicating with each other through sarcasm and wit which definitely added some humor to the story. My favorite parts involved tattoos, first words, tropes and at some point....ONLY ONE BED. I'll just leave it at that. ;)

Olivia Dade does it again! She writes such realistic women with everyday bodies, personalities, and insecurities. I love seeing a woman like myself in a romance. The story is a delight with great banter and genuine emotions. Cannot recommend enough.

18+ body positive Rom-Com
Ok this is a diirty rom-com. I legit had to pick my jaw up off the ground. There weren’t too many spicy scenes but very descriptive and open minded 😉 I found myself giggling a lot and straight up laughing out loud. I had a hard time dealing with how Lauren talked about herself at the beginning of the book. I was happy, relieved, and inspired by the end when both her and Alex figured out how to love themselves and each other.

I"ve got to admit that I really enjoy romances that feature fanfiction, and All the Feels is no exception. Following last year's Spoiler Alert, All the Feels is centered around Alex, the charming but impulsive actor, and Lauren, the woman hired to keep Alex from getting caught in another scandal. Although I think this book could use a little more editing, I really loved the interactions between the characters. I've seen some reviews that said they felt there wasn't any chemistry, but I disagree. If you are looking for a fun read, All the Feels hits all the marks.

Cute love story with fun fandom hints that will definitely make any fangirl swoon. Lauren and Alex are adorable in this second Olivia Dade book and I can honestly say I’m obsessed. As someone who loves a good plus size romance, this book hit all the right marks to be one of my top books of the year! I highly recommend if you love cute, witty romances.

The second of Olivia Dade's Gods of the Gates romances, after Spoiler Alert, does not disappoint!! Alexander Woodroe is a charming, handsome, tall, strong actor with a heart of gold and ADHD that never lets him shut up or control his impulses. Lauren Clegg is short, quiet, observant and hired to keep Alex out of trouble. The banter is top notch. He's hilarious and snarky, she has a sense of humor as dry as the Santa Ana winds. As they get to know each other we learn their humbling backstories, and laugh out loud on the road to them becoming soulmates.

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Ugh yes! This is one of my all time favorite tropes! "Enemies to lovers" I mean, kind of lol. Ugh the feels from this 🥺🥺 so good! Body positivity is so hard to find in books I feel and this author definitely knows how to make it work! 4⭐

“And I can’t keep giving away pieces of myself, or there won’t be anything left. Not even my heart, because it’s yours now. All of it.”

All The Feels was a book filled with humor, my favorite bookish tropes and was such a fun read! It explored the relationship of an actor named Alex, who has ADHD who is known for reckless behavior and not thinking ahead when making rash actions. And a woman Lauren, who is plus size and she has medical career working in therapy but doesn’t put herself first in any situation. Lauren is hired by her cousin Ron who is the showrunner of Alex’s current project to be his minder, or his “Nanny” in Alex’s words, making sure he stays out of trouble and focuses on finishing the season. Their partnership blossoms to friends with witty banter then lovers but decisions happen where Alex would jeopardizes his career for her and she makes the choice that could tear them apart.

Read this if you love enemies to lovers, body positivity, one bed trope, & love to see representation on mental health. [Trigger warning for domestic abuse & fat-phobic characters.] This is a sequel to Spoiler Alert but I haven’t read that yet! This can totally be read as a stand-alone. Absolutely loved this book, 5 out of 5 stars!

***Thank you for the ARC provided by Avon, Harper Voyager and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ***

Alexander is an actor on a Games of Thrones-like show. After getting into a fight off set, his producers enlists his cousin to be his minder. Lauren is a social worker who is plus size and has complicated family relationships. Even though she doesn't like her cousin, she takes on the job as Alexander's minder and of course they fall in love.

I have complicated feelings about this quick and easy to read rom-com. I liked the plus size storyline as Lauren was confident but also vulnerable but it was so heavy handed. The author was constantly reminding the reader of Lauren's physical appearance. I liked her character otherwise and enjoyed their relationship, including how Alexander had favorite rom-com troupes. Be warned that this is a very open door romance with very descriptive sex scenes. I liked their story arch and the two main characters a lot and overall enjoyed this book but I would have been fine with half the sex scenes and a little less dwelling on the main character's image.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy for review. I think rom com lovers will enjoy this one.

I received this book complimentary from NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

This series is literally just wonderful. I love Alex and Wren more than anything. God. Perfection. The characters were well rounded, interesting and delightful. The setting was varied and great. The plot was good. I highly recommend.

In this sequel to ‘Spoiler Alert,’ Olivia Dade does indeed deliver ‘All the Feels.’

A delightful asshole of a hero, who correctly describes himself as extra, whose emotions run riot in a refreshing and complicated way, must submit to a babysitter whose relentless professionalism slowly crumbles under his onslaught of needly charm. So many fairy tale gracenotes, so many romantic tropes, all interspersed with deep feelings and big laughs. Alex and Lauren kept me awake and turning pages way past my bedtime with no regrets.

My only quibble is we didn’t quite get the Peg That Was Promised. But this novel delivers so much more. Enjoy!

Many thanks to Avon and NetGalley for the eARC.

From the first paragraph, I knew this book would be a good one. I immersed myself into the book from the first chapter and I cannot say enough good things about this book! Honestly amazing! The writing is incredible and the plot is just one to die for. I am absolutely obsessed with this book. My favorite part would have to be the character development throughout the book. Character development is something I look forward to and this book did not disappoint.

All the Feels. That's it. That's the review. Olivia Dade does it again, like always. This is the follow-up to Spoiler Alert and it does not disappoint! Who knew that grown-ass men would need babysitters to clean up their image? Lauren is the perfect fit for Alex. This book is perfect! Olivia Dade is perfect!

I actually liked this book better than it's predecessor Spoiler Alert! The characters were fun, the Game of Thrones bashing was wonderfully snarky, and it was a quick read.

4/4 Stars
2/5 Spices

God Damn could these series get any better? The answer is yes. I wholeheartedly think this is the best book in the series. Not just with the relationship, but also the characters is really what made this cream of the crop. The way Olivia brought forth Alex's ADHD in a respectful and represented way and not making it the sole plot or purpose of his character was amazing. I also loved that Lauren, was yes a plus-size queen, she was confident in herself. Especially when they finally did the deed. This book as a whole made me feel so represented and seen.

Now for the spice, it gets even more compared to the first book. THE DETAIL? OLIVIA WHEN AM I GETTING THE PEGGING SCENE? The way Alex loved and doted on Lauren was great. The sexual chemistry and buildup were great.

The big contention in the book was sometimes annoying, however. I feel like it was something necessary for people to listen and understand. It ok to put yourself first.

While I appreciate what this book (and series) is trying to do, I'm not loving the execution.

I didn't finish this one.

I can completely get behind the heroines, but the men. They are so unrealistic and honestly their personalities just kind of creep me out.

This book was a great read. Would love to read more books by this author. A more fuller review to come after the release date.