I loved this book so much. I love the cover. I love the characters. I love the story. I love every single thing about it. I laughed so hard I had the tears. I love it. I love it. I love it. I think I need the paperback so I can read it again and again and again and look at it always. 

Lauren is not like other heroines. She is strong, but has insecurities. She is a realist, and I love her for it. I want to rail at her parents for missing some pretty critical signs of trouble throughout her life. Though she is completely burnt out from her very draining job and family life, she is perfectly lovely.

My husband and my best friend both live with ADHD. It was fun to see their struggle represented in a romance novel. Alex is absolutely adorable! If Alex was a dog, he would be a Labrador. He needs constant attention and validation, but he is positively precious. 

Alex and Lauren have such cute chemistry. They have their share of miscommunication and strife, but they work it all out for a fantastic happily ever after. I cannot recommend this book enough. I actually read it before Spoiler Alert, but my paperback of Spoiler Alert should be in the mail any day now. I cannot wait to read Marcus' story.

Oh, I loooooved this. I know it was the second in a series I didn't read the initial novel for, but I don't care. It didn't slow me down one bit, because I looooved this. I don't mean in a light way, no. I mean I seriously loooooved this book. Although, to be really honest, if I were a better adjusted and more stable woman, would this probably be closer to a three-star book? Yeah, maybe. But I'm not, and it's just not a three-star book. Ugh, my traitorous heart. At one point I scolded myself for smiling so widely for so long. “You’re giving yourself wrinkles!” I chided, then immediately after my heart replies, “Your Alex is out there and he loves your laugh lines.” Disgusting.

Ugh, okay. All the Feels follows Alexander Woodroe—successful actor, wealthy bachelor, and renown troublemaker—on the path to redemption following a bar fight, yet another strike on his record. The show runners for his show Gods of the Gates, in between running his character arc into the ground and generally being jerks, have brought in a glorified babysitter to keep him on the straight and narrow until the finale. Enter: Lauren Clegg, ER therapist on the last leg of a vacation following a bad case of burnout. And then they fall in LOVE YOU GUYS.

I loved these characters. Alex is kind of immature but he brings out the best in people, and he brings levity even as he battles his own demons, his own insecurities. He's also relentlessly protective, loyal to a fault, and really a lovely human being. Lauren is wry and clever, quick-witted and balances Alex out nicely. Their banter was hilarious, genuine, and leftest the feeling all sorts of soft for them.

A+ representation of a fat woman who has a beautiful, fully-formed personality outside of her weight., A+ book where the primary plot isn't a guy helping a fat girl overcome her multitude of insecurities, A+ representation of ADHD that is realistic and openly medicated without shame or stigmatization. Realistic representations and honest insecurities and just...crap, y'all. I don't know. I finished this two days ago and my heart is still overflowing. Learning to love each other, all the faults, flaws, and trauma. Once I got past the fanfiction thing (not my thing, threw me for a minute, but I got over it quickly), I was here for it all. Ron is kind of cartoonishly evil, but I wasn’t bothered by it. It didn't really make it unbelievable because as unfortunate as it is, there are people like him in the world. Bullies and heartless people who somehow see an inverse relationship between a person's weight and their worth.

Okay, but still. Once I stopped swooning I did have to look at it a little more objectively. Which is to say I know it won't be for everyone. Alex is a little immature, Lauren is very reserved. I think they balance each other out nicely, but I can see it giving others pause. A lot of the issues they encounter could be resolved with better communication, but that's every romance these days. Don't let it put you off too much. If you aren't into fanfiction, it's a very particular genre. It does show up here and there, but I didn't find it overbearing.

All in all, 4.5 stars and because I am just THAT excited to finally have a good romance with a fat woman in the lead where it's openly talked about and not in a mocking way, not in a way where it's insinuated that her weight needs to change before she can be loved, before she can be desirable, before she can be happy, I'm rounding it up to 5 stars. I feel like this is what I've been trying to find for the last like 6 months and everything I was reading just wasn't hitting the mark for me.

Seriously, I have another seven or so paragraphs on this book in my drafts because there were so many things I wanted to address. If you're looking for a sweet and funny romance to fill your Saturday, I cannot recommend All the Feels enough.

This is definitely the right romance novel for someone, but I couldn't get through it. I DNF'd around 70-80%.

It was just really hard for me to imagine a 39 year old man who legitimately whines all of the time (like the dialogue tag says "he whines" and the like) and not be completely uninterested. His dialogue always felt a little childish for me. I understand that 39 year old internationally famous actors aren't all regal poise, but I think I would have related to him more as a 19 year old than I do now at 28.

Lauren/Wren/Nanny Clegg was... fine. It was hard for me to imagine her, I think because she kept being described as a bird. Nothing wrong with birds, it just made it a little harder for my brain to put those features on a human body. That combined with her very reserved personality meant I didn't really get a chance to relate to her much.

So, maybe if you're a fan of fanfiction (which features super heavily in this story) or a sillier, more comedic kind of romance novel, this is for you. If the things I mentioned don't sound like hard "no"s, give it a try.

All the Feels is the second book in the Spoiler Alert universe. Additionally, I have read the books in the Marysburg universe so definitely a fan overall. All that being said, this might be my Olivia Dade book! What did I enjoy 1) Alex’s personality leaped off the page. He felt multi-dimensional in a way that I think is sometimes forgotten with the male protagonist. 2) Their chemistry developed so naturally and the dialogue between Alex and Lauren was to die for. 3) The inclusion of fan fiction 4) that moment when everyone’s favorite romance trope comes up and everyone, including Alex, is excited. In conclusion, I think this is a funny, well developed addition to the Spoiler alert universe!

This was, of course, an absolute delight. I loved Lauren and Alex. I loved the metaness that showed up at certain points. Just so much fun and full of heart.

I very much enjoyed this book. The pacing made this an easy read and I loved seeing a plus size girl in the starring role of a romance novel.

The Sequel. Now better than the original.

Honestly, I had such high expectations when I started reading this that I really thought I would end up disappointed. I have never been happier to be wrong! This story lived up to and exceeded my expectations.

I loved getting to see the other side of events that were mentioned in Spoiler Alert. (If you haven’t read Marcus & April’s story you really should. You don’t have to read it to enjoy this one, but you are going to want to read it if you like this.) I desperately wanted to know where Alex went after his interview at the Con of the Gates and what was going on with him and Lauren whenever they were mentioned in Spoiler Alert. This book answered all of those questions and told a beautiful, often hilarious, love story.

I can’t wait for my pre-ordered print copy to arrive! Rereading this is going to be a quotable joyride!!!

Recommended for: Everyone - especially fans of Spoiler Alert

Content warning: past abusive relationship, language, sexual innuendo, smexy times

I received a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Special thanks to netgalley for providing me an ARC for a honest review. What a delightful romp! Curvaceous and burnt out Lauren is just looking to relax and unwind in Spain when she is guilt tripped into being the professional minder of a bar brawling TV star. Friendship and romance unfold in this fun follow up novel. This book has humor, heat, golden retriever boyfriend vibes, and a great slow burn with a big finish. It falls upon some tried and true tropes, only one bed? Oh no ;). A great summer read!

I basically love everything about this book and series. I LOVE the dedication and was hooked from before page 1. All The Feels definitely lives up to its name. I was laughing, crying and mushy at different points. This story is in the same universe as 'Spoiler Alert' with some overlap, but is a new story, giving Alex and Lauren their time to shine. While Marcus was great, I just LOVE Alex and think that others will too!! He is sweet and protective....and maybe a little impulsive in the best way.

This book makes me feel so comfy and seen and hopeful as a fat person. It is sweet and romantic, the characters love all of each other and I am ABOUT it! While this book is TOTALLY sweet and fun, it is also deeper and really shows the way fat people are seen and treated in our society.

Reading this book in print (usually, I listen to audiobooks) was so much fun!!! As a huge fanfic nerd, I loved the moments where different fanfictions were featured because it really felt like reading on Archive of our own, in the best way possible! The inclusion of their own fantasy series makes this more fun and relatable, allowing the reader to imagine this as their fandom and their dream. I have preordered my copy and cannot wait to start lending it out!

All the Feels did just that with its charming and witty writing from Olivia Dade. The second book in the 'Spoiler Alert' series does not disappoint.

Lauren Clegg is an ER therapist who needs a break from her busy and draining career. So, with the help of one of her cousins, she becomes a 'nanny' to a TV hottie. Her cousin isn't the nicest person but she accepts the job. It can't be that bad right?!

Alex Woodroe is a sexy actor from one of the hottest shows, God of the Gates. He likes to speak his mind and when he is having issues with the scripts at work that anger just continues to build up. That is until a bar fight and the cops are called. To help deal with the aftermath of the bad press the writers of the show hire a minder to be with him every single minute to make sure he doesn't do any more damage.

Lauren and Alex are both so unique and quirky and no one expects them to have chemistry, but they have SPARKS! Their witty banter makes me laugh so hard. Alex is more than just a pretty face. He is so kind, protective, and a bit nerdy. His love of fanfics and pegging is just wild and hilarious. Lauren is so strong, smart, and has a heart of gold. They both have their insecurities and that somehow bonds them making them want to protect each other.

I loved that Olivia Dade created a heroine who isn't your 'model type' of female. She has a body that is real with curves. I think she wrote the ups and downs of trying to be body positive perfectly. Lauren is such a wonderful character and so is Alex. His protective nature is sweet and admirable. He may seem perfect like a god he plays on TV but he has his fair share of problems, insecurities, and fears. I think these characters are so relatable and readers will easily be attracted to the pair.

I give All the Feels 4 stars. It's a witty, sweet, and unexpected romance. Olivia Dade's quirky and comedic writing shines in this book. I hope to read more from this author in the future!

Book Review for All the Feels

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This book is so appropriately named - it brings ALL THE FEELS. I laughed my butt off and swooned and cried, all in the span of a few hours.

We first met Alex in Spoiler Alert. The initial impression is that he's an off the rails actor heading for disaster, but the reality is that he's a deeply loyal, protective, huge hearted guy who, yeah, has a bit of an impulsive streak. He's seen some tragic things happen to people he loves, and those events have really shaped who he is and how he reacts to events in his life. The guilt he carries and how it shapes every aspect of his life is heartbreaking, especially for such a charismatic character.

Lauren is a character I can relate to in so many ways. She worked as an ER therapist - working the crap shifts, working holidays, working weekends, etc. because she's unmarried and childless and wants to ensure her coworkers get to spend those special times with their families. After years of this (plus the stress that comes from dealing with mental health issues in an ER in the best of circumstances) she's burned out and just needs a break. She's also a very plus size woman who, like a lot of us plus size women, has spent her life enduring insults and mistreatment from strangers and loved ones alike. She's so accustomed to making herself physically and mentally miserable so she doesn't make anyone else uncomfortable that she doesn't even realize she's doing it. It's agonizing to see how Lauren treats herself and how she allows others to treat her, if for no other reason than I so clearly recognize it. She is ultimately unapologetic about her body though, which I love. When it comes down to it, she's comfortable in who she is, and that's refreshing to see for a plus size character.

Alex and Lauren have a rocky start, but soon develop a friendly rapport, Their romance is very much a slow burn, but it's such a fun, satisfying read. I loved all of the little fanfic snippets and the group text messages and other insights that added to this story. I was a big fan of Spoiler Alert, but this one probably tops it. Overall just a nice, fun, feel good read!

All the Feels was... all the fun. A fantastic follow-up to Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade creates two compelling characters once again, that each have to address their own issues in order to lean into the slow-burn romance that builds between them. Lauren, an ER mental health clinician who is burnt out on work, takes a job as a "nanny" for famed actor Alexander Woodroe, who can't seem to stay out of trouble.

While this one has less fandom than Spoiler Alert, you still get some very fun AUs and fanfiction snippets (Alex has some very specific interests for his character Cupid!). The friendships that are on the periphery for both of these characters are very sweet, and the conflict in this one is not overly drawn out, which I appreciated. It is a very slow burn, but luckily, there is a lot of hilarious, never-ending banter and wit from the chatty Alex, and you get to live vicariously through him and his rich lifestyle of castles, fancy bathrobes, and delicious meals.

I am very excited for fans of the first book to pick this one up and see these two lovebirds (*wink*) thrive. Thanks to NetGalley for an early review copy, all opinions are my own.

This lived up to the first book in the series! I liked the main characters and enjoyed the continuation of the story of The Gods of the Gates series. Highly recommended!

My goodness... Is it possible to identify with BOTH main characters in a novel? Because I did in this book. Alex and Wren are #CoupleGoals. They both have low self-esteem, although Alex is a famous actor on an extremely popular show (mentioned in Dade's Spoiler Alert) and Wren is a former ER therapist who just ignores people's meanness and animosity towards her existence as a short fat woman. Alex doesn't feel worthy of love because of things that happened in his past and Wren doesn't feel that she is worthy of someone sacrificing everything for her. I actually thought this was going to be an enemies to lovers book, but was pleasantly surprised to find it was a friends to lovers book. Basically, Olivia Dade can do no wrong. She writes beautifully, her characters have depth, and the reader leaves her stories happier than when they started. Siiiiiiiiiigh. Can I give this book ten stars please?

This was a really fun, cute read. Alex was like an overgrown chatty, protective puppy and Lauren was wonderfully dry and sarcastic. I liked the gradual development of their relationship and their feelings for each other. I could have done with a little bit less on how unattractive she was compared to him. After the initial description it felt like overkill. Still an interesting, enjoyable read overall. .

This book promised exactly what the title says: all the feels. This book was simply delightful. As per her previous books, Spoiler Alert in particular, Olivia Dade promotes direct, non-filtered dialogue between the hero/heroine, and promotes body positivity. I’ve come to expect these themes from her now and All the Feels didn’t disappoint.

I was so excited to read Alex’s story after meeting him in Spoiler Alert, and he was everything I hoped he would be. With a constant stream of words leaving his mouth at any given time, he learned to use his diagnosis of ADHD to his advantage, rather than let it hold him back. Every time he said “hey Lauren” I giggled. Every single time. He was like a niggling toddler, in that regard. He also had the biggest, softest heart. He wanted to take care of those special people in his life, and he was willing to make whatever sacrifices necessary to make that happen.

Lauren was a breath of fresh air, with her tough skin and heart. As a curvy woman, she never let that hinder her relationships in any way. A lot of time, being overweight causes body image issues and negative thoughts, but not with Lauren. She knew who she was, and loved who she was. Even though she didn’t surround herself with people who encouraged her to stand up for herself, with the exception of Sionna. I loved how meeting Alex introduced her to more of those people.

Alex and Lauren’s chemistry was sooooo good that I could feel it in my heart in some scenes. It broke my heart, then put it right back together.

Just like the first book in this series, I loved the cast mates group text and their mutual disdain for Ian. It cracked me up when they put him in his place.

All the Feels is an appropriate title for this romance, both because of what readers will experience and the journey that that Lauren and Alex take.

When Alex and Lauren meet, Lauren is clinical and remote. Hired to be Alex's minder after he's embroiled in a PR fiasco while filming the final season of his GOT-like show, Lauren tries to keep her distance from this actor whose co-stars describe as a "delightful asshole." And she has her reasons: because she's not conventionally attractive and works in a stressful, demanding job, she lives at a remove from her emotions. Meanwhile, Alex is like an exposed nerve. He describes himself as "extra," and what an apt description that is. Some of that stems from his ADHD, and some of that comes from an emotionally traumatic experience in his past. He's impulsive, emotional, and big-hearted.

It's a real pleasure to watch them engage with one another, to witness her shell cracking and the ways she begins to share herself with Alex. (Also nice: this is not a story of a fat woman learning to become confident because a hot man is sexually attracted to her. Although it takes her a while to get that he is attracted to her, she doesn't question it once they clarify that they are beyond the friend zone.) Throughout, Alex struggles with self-governance, and it's rewarding to see him settle into himself more without suddenly being "fixed" by her; it's a respectful depiction of ADHD and mental health issues.

As I was reading, I could not help but feel that gorgeous Alex is nonetheless an acquired taste and quite a handful. This was not one of those books where I got heart-eyes for the hero, even though he was kind, loving, and principled. Rather, I was delighted that the lid and the pot found each other. (If you've read the Stage Dive series by Kylie Scott, and specifically Play, you might recognize a bit of Mal's manic energy in Alex.)

They have great chemistry, although I imagine some readers will be disappointed in how their romance plays out physically. They are hot together--that's for sure. Spoiler Alert, the prior book in the series, may have raised expectations for sexual interests that this novel mostly dances around.

All in all, an enjoyable read. I'll definitely look forward to whatever comes next in the series--perhaps Siona's (Lauren's BFF) story?

Thank you @netgalley for a copy of this ARC in return for an honest review. All the feels is a continuation from spoil alert except the story continues with Alex and Lauren. LAuren has been hired by the director to watch h Alex and help keep him on the straight and arrow as we keeps getting g into trouble. She does it as a favor for her mother eve, tho she does not want to but does it out of guilt.

It is a good story and I enjoyed it. but it felt like I was reading a similar story as Spoil Alert. I kept making comparisons to the previous book. Actor, plus size character and Laurent having family issues . I still would recommend it and give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I honestly don't know how but somehow olivia has outdone herself with this book, I absolutely loved Spoiler Alert and and thought a sequel could possibly top that but it did and i love it so much! I highly highly recommend this series to everyone it's such a feel good and comfort series and im so excited to see more from Olivia!