4.5 stars

This is the third and final book in the Say Everything series…and I am sad that it is ending. I have enjoyed these three books so much.

This story is about 32 year old therapist, Eliza, who, at the beginning of the book feels alone on Christmas. Her parents died tragically two years earlier. Eliza feels ready to settle down and is looking for a love like her parents’ had. She’s looking for Mr. Right on dating apps.

She strikes up a friendship with her office coworker, Beckham Carter. He’s an internet “hacker” and helps her out of a social media dating nightmare.

The chemistry between them is strong, but they are at different places in their lives. He’s 25 years old and doesn’t believe in marriage or want children. Eliza wants a husband and 2.5 children. What they start is friends…with benefits.

I thought Beckham’s backstory was quite interesting. I would have liked a little more on that. With the ending and how it played out (regarding his childhood), it just seemed a little rushed. Otherwise, I really enjoyed it!

Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Therapist Eliza has been building her online presence to grow her business. But after a man she dates gets her drunk and posts a video online, co-worker Beck convinces her to go on a social media hiatus. He helps her adjust to living in the real world, and they enter into a friends with benefits arrangement. He breaks through her walls in ways she never expected—and forces her to decide whether she can live as her true self instead of the curated version she thinks the world wants her to be.

The characters in this novel are vibrant and relatable, the plot heartwarming, steamy, and emotional. The mood flows from light and fun, to something deeper, and back again. I've been a Roni Loren fan for ten years, and the books just get better and better.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Roni Loren has truly crafted a wonderful series with Say Everything. I love that there's a subtle theme of the importance of communication throughout this series. Loren has such a way with words. Her books are so relatable, and I can find myself connecting every major character in some way. That's one of my fave things about how she writes. She has super-realistic romances. That's rare in a contemporary romances, especially in a genre which also includes mafia and billionaire romance.

The short synopsis of the book: Eliza, a therapist, is humiliated on social media after a disaster date. She turns to Beck, a tech-guy who works in her office building--who she barely knows--to help her take the video down and help her calm down the online fiasco. In the process, they become good friends and eventually decide to act on their growing attraction and become friends-with-benefits. Of course, they fall in love and have a wonderful HEA.

While my favorite book in this series is still What if You and Me--honestly, can you really do any better than Hill Dawson?--but what I absolutely adored about this story was the the fact that it was a TRUE friends-to-lovers romance, and it is written in such a believable and realistic way. Their meet-cute was perfect for them. So simple, but so realistic. I truly can't say enough about their particular storyline: unique situations, sexual chemistry, and a sweet HEA.

While it was an excellent story, I just loved the second book better. Beck is more of a beta hero, and while I can appreciate that from time to time, I just loved Hill more. That's the only reason for giving it four stars instead of five. Hill's backstory was a little more realistic to me. Anyway, Roni Loren is an auto-buy author for me, so I will read whatever awesome thing she comes out with next. :)

For You & No One Else is the third book in Roni Loren's Say Everything series. It's a a friends-to-lovers that was a solid addition to this series.

Eliza Catalono is a therapist who has a YouTube channel and doles out advices not only to her clients, but also her followers. She thinks her life is pretty great, but then she goes on a date that is anything but good and it goes viral. It causes her to make the decision to withdraw from social media.

Beckham Carter is a computer security expert that works next door to Eliza and when he hears about her plight, he offers to help remove her social media footprint. Not only that, but he makes a bet with Eliza that she can't make it six month without her social media. Even though he annoys her (and is annoyingly attractive!) she takes the bet.

Beck and Eliza have definite chemistry and while they both have issues they are working through, the way Roni Loren told the story, it was relatable and it made you want to root for them both as individuals and as a couple. While this may have been the final book in this series, it left us on a high note and I look forward to what Roni Loren has for us next!

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

Beckham and Eliza make for one awesome read in this book. I really enjoyed this book full of wit, and the main characters discovering what makes each other tick and working towards being happy in their journey to each other.

Roni Loren has had me in a chokehold for this entire series and the final book is no different.

For You & No One Else follows Eliza. She should have her life together. Between her career as a therapist working in a trendy co-working space, and her online presence as an influencer, she's the one dishing out advice to others and telling them how to live their best lives. So why isn't she living hers?

It's only until a tinder date turns disastrous that she faces the fact she needs to make a big change.

Good thing fellow co-worker, internet privacy expert Beckham Carter, has the solution. After finding her after her date, he issues her a simple challenge. Go six months social media free. No tinder, no Instagram. And in exchange, he will teach her all about living life off the online social grid and invite her into his world of social media avoiders.

With his help, Eliza starts to explore this world, committing to the challenge and it's not long before she's making real connections in the world. But when she starts to date, she begins to notice her very real and growing connection to Beck.

I really loved this book, it was super cute and has Roni Loren's signature style all over it, with a real mix of the character's trauma, journey, and smuttiness all rolled into one beautiful package.

Overall, it's definitely a perfect way to wrap up this gorgeous series. I've loved visiting this world and its complex characters. This book would work well as a stand-alone but the epilogue really wraps up the trilogy well so be aware of that!

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Thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for the early copy of this one.

I have enjoyed Roni Lohren's previous works so I was looking forward to this one. I was not disappointed! I really enjoyed Eliza who is trying to navigate her life after some trauma in her past. When she runs into a coworker on Christmas, they end up spending time together and starting to get to know each other better.

I enjoyed both Eliza and Beck and learning their back stories. This story felt very real and like something that could happen.

"I love you so goddamned much, Eli... Tattoo your goddamned name across my heart and call it yours if you want. You've got me."

The third and final book in this series, this time we focus on Eliza and Beckham. Both operating out of the same coworking space, the pair are complete opposites but become unlikely friends when Beckham helps Eliza out of a tech-related bind. From friends to friends with benefits, what could go wrong when Eliza wants marriage and kids and Beckham doesn't?

Let me start with the book's best part: Beckham. I appreciated how he was honest with Eliza about what he could offer her from the beginning. As his story and upbringing are slowly revealed, we come to learn (and respect) why he doesn’t want marriage and kids. Beckham also had this undeniably sexy confidence in and out of the bedroom and I just adored the way he adored Eliza.

I liked that they started off as friends and built on that relationship. Eliza felt at ease around Beckham, which she hadn't felt before and this was evident when things started to heat up - there was no denying their chemistry. Falling for Beckham also made Eliza realise there’s more than one way to love someone (marriage isn't always the answer).

Now, while I could totally resonate with Eliza being a single woman in my 30s and feeling that mounting pressure, she was very hung up on their 7-year age gap, which felt inconsequential? Beckham had been through a lot for a 25-year-old and wasn't some immature kid, so the constant mention of the age gap did get tiresome.

But that's my only complaint. Otherwise, this was a great end to a great series and I'm going to miss these ladies. "We are going to Golden Girls the shit out of our future decades." The one and only Andi, of course.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for the early copy. All opinions are my own.

Eliza and Beckham - felt very real..

Beautifully written story with lovable characters.

Few parts of the story felt heavy (TW mentioned in the book itself) while some places I felt very happy. Glad they got their HEA. The epilogue made me smile a lot 😁

This is a part of a series, but I have not read the first two books yet. It could be read as a standalone. Am I planning to read the first two? Definitely!

Note: Received an ARC in exchange of honest review.

Relearning how to date the old fashion way!

Therapist Eliza Catalano would everyone to think she has her social media worthy life together but when a video of a bad date from a dating app goes viral, she knows she could lose everything. But Beckham Carter in the office next door will take down the video if she will stay off social media for six months so she can learn how to meet people in the real world. Computer security specialist Beckham Carter avoided getting to know most of the people but after Eliza asked for help, he challenged her to learn to met guys the old fashion way “in person or through friends.” Could Eliza do it with Beckham’s help?

I think everybody can relate to For You & No One Else because we all know somebody that is all about appearances until they figure out that they might need to change something in their lives.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

For You & No One Else is the third book in the Say Everything series by Roni Loren. I read the first two books in this series and enjoyed them. I was excited to receive an ARC of this book and am giving my unbiased opinion in the following review.

Beckham and Eliza have offices next to each other. He works in cyber security, and she is a therapist. When neither of them has anyone to spend Christmas with, they end up together even though they had never really spent any time together before. They just seem to click. When Eliza is the subject of a viral "worst date ever" video, she seeks help from Beckham. He convinces her to "go analog" and give up the internet as a way to find dates. They continue to hit it off and one thing leads to another, and they become friends with benefits. Can Beckham give up his ban on love and relationships? Should Eliza give up on her dream of marriage and children? What is Beckham hiding about his past that has caused him to be the way he is? There is definitely more to both of their stories, and I love how the author doesn't shy away from tough subjects and feelings. That being said, the first half of the book moved very slow for me. I liked how the story started and then it really dragged until just after the halfway point. From that point on, I was really interested in the story again. I wish the author would have revealed more earlier on and given us more insight into Beck's character instead of waiting so long. It made the last part of the book seem way too rushed. Overall, it is still a 4-star read for me and I look forward to what this author comes up with next. You do not need to read the first two books in the series to read this one. It will stand alone.

My sincere thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book and give my opinion of it.

Ok so I didn’t read this in the series order BUT it didn’t matter because I loved it. The banter, mental health focus and the chemistry.

I’m not someone who loves the cheesy romance, I love when couples tackle hard issues and past trauma… respectfully and with love. And this has both.

Brilliant. Seriously love. Good thing I have book 2 on its way 😂 because this author has become an auto buy in 1 book.

Thank you to the publisher in return for an honest review. Highly recommend. 4.5 stars

Eliza and Beckham! 😍🔥Their chemistry is addicting, their banter is addicting, the whole book is just plain addicting! Can I say that enough?😂 It’s dripping with quick-witted quips and sarcastic comebacks, and oh the movie references!! Roni Loren, I’m a complete fan! 💗💗💗

“For You and No One Else” is just one of those books you feel glad you opened, but also scared. Scared because you look at the time and realize I’ve just started this book and I’m loving it….and beyond your better judgement you know it’s going to be an all-nighter. 🙃😉I just had to read every last word! I think that’s why this book became my Saturday night drug of choice. Usually it’s mint chocolate chip ice cream😂🍦. Last night it was just me, Fitz at my feet, a tumbler of water, and this beautiful book!! It just plain grabs you and pulls you in. I could not put it down. The coffee is free flowing today and the late night read was worth it! If you’ve read it please message me I’d love to chat about it but want to keep this spoiler free!! This is a part of a series but can totally be read as a stand-alone.

On a side note…I had a friend read this but didn’t believe that Eliza could be a therapist. That her inner thoughts didn’t display that of someone who’s spent their life in the career Eliza has. I actually loved that part. I think even those that are really good at their careers and thrive at what they do can have feelings of insecurity pop up. Those inner thoughts they don’t share with others. Who hasn’t dealt with imposter syndrome in their career at some point before? I don’t care how well-educated a person is, sometimes we battle things that are not voiced to the outside world and I appreciated this honest take. ❤️

Releases July 5th and I highly recommend you reading it posthaste!! 5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*Thank you to @netgalley @roniloren and @sourcebookscasa for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review

Eliza Catalano has it together, well she does a good job of appearing as she does on her social media. She's independent, successful with her growing therapy practice and looking for "the one". When she is forced to look at how she is a performer in her own life she agrees to a hiatus from online. Beck Carter has secrets and keeps people at a distance, he lives in the shadows for his work in cyber security. He doesn't do relationships, but is drawn to Eliza in a way he has never experienced. He challenges her to shut down social media for six months and try something other than the disaster of online dating. Time to unplug and meet people in her daily life. Yet meeting people can be difficult when all you can think about is the sexy guy working next door to you, they have an easy way together. And when sex with no strings comes up, what's the harm in a little friends with benefits... what could possibly go wrong?

What I liked :
• The writing and narration of this book / audiobook was great.
• Loved that it had a dual POV and the reverse age gap.
• The banter!
• The mental health representation and the way the author dealt with heavier topics in the book.

What could have been better for me:
• The character development was lacking a bit for me.
• I felt like the storyline was all over the place at times and the audiobook couldn’t quite keep my attention throughout the book.

Overall, I do recommend checking out this book. & also book 1 & 2! Yes & I Love You was one of my top books from last year!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

An absolute perfect combination of humor and heart. The story had just the right amount of humor, angst and romance. I loved how Beck and Eliza started their friendship. Their relationship built so perfectly for them. I just loved Beck so much. He's very swoonworthy! I really couldn't stop reading once I started. The book is completely standalone, so you can read it without reading the other books in the series. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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This was another case of the right book at the right time. Romance books are usually my go-to genre for summer and vacation: a quick read that can be picked up and put down, something fun and flirty, with a few laughs along the way. Enter: this book.

This is the third in the author’s series, and despite having yet to read the other two ( something I shall rectify post-haste ), each novel stands alone, preventing any of those moments of feeling lost.

A true friends-to-lovers tale which gave me serious 90’s/00’s rom-com nostalgia feels, plus the added bonus of an appropriate ‘When Harry Met Sally’ appreciation feature.

The author did a great job of bringing Beck and Eliza together quickly but very naturally and comfortably - this isn’t always the easiest things to do, especially when the relationship is in its shifting phase. Of course, this also helps with the scenes of intimacy - some of the encounters in this one were pretty dang steamy and dreamy, and I was v. into it, not gunna lie.

The only thing that I really didn’t enjoy about this book was the epilogue - and that’s only because I’m generally not a big fan of them to begin with.

Ultimately, I’ll definitely be hunting down the author’s other work to greedily devour.

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For You and No One Else hits shelves July 5th, and it’s worth the read. Thank you to @netgalleyy & @sourcebooks for the digital copy of this steamy lil’ beach read.

I was super excited to read this book after having read the other 2 in this series, and enjoyed them both. Thrilled to share that this was my favourite of the 3, as this story had so many swoony moments that just put me in my emo feels - the best! I love how Roni always incorporates heavy elements to her stories, giving the characters a humane feel! Overall great book!

For You & No One Else - brought to you by Lip Smackers, Star Wars, When Harry Met Sally, analogue life, and NoPho.

Book 3 in the spectacular Say Everything series, I think this is Roni Loren's best work yet, and I absolutely adored the first 2 books. I didn't think she could outshine Hollyn's book, and then she wrote Andi's and it was better - and now Eliza's book tops both of the others! These three, this series, have to be among my top books of all times. If anyone hasn't read them yet, you are totally missing out and have to read them, all three, right now! Roni Loren is such a completely talented author and I plan to read her back catalogue asap! So completely brilliant!

Roni Loren brings up some very difficult topics (book 1 is Tourette's, book 2 is past abuse, and book 3, this one, deals with loss of family, posting videos and non-consent, plus escaping from an insane childhood that I can't go into further without giving away too much), handles them beautifully, and after a very, very drawn out, slow burn, friends to lovers plot line, sorts out a lot of issues, and Eliza's therapist self is able to get herself figured out, as well as helps to get Beckham and his mixed up self sorted out.

This is a very beautiful story that goes through a lot of angst, a lot of twists and turns, and so very many beautiful friendships (plus we get some great visits from the past 2 book main characters, Andi and Hollyn, which is excellent). I highly recommend this book for everyone, whether they have experienced online bully trauma and are past it or still working through it or not (this book might help see it from a different perspective?), friends with benefits going in a weird direction, or just plain enjoy Roni Loren or a really well written friends to lovers, slow burn romance. You won't be disappointed with this book!

I had both the e-book and audiobook advance copies, so was able to listen while I read along. It was narrated by a long-time favourite, Desiree Ketchum, who I always enjoy so much. She did an absolutely brilliant, 5-star job! I love her voice, and she doesn't an excellent job with the different voices (I listened to her on book 2 as well - I love when an author gets the same narrator for an entire series!).

I received an advance review and listen copy from NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Dreamscape Media, and this is my honest feedback. Thank you!

Four and a half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭒
For You & No One Else by Roni Loren is the third book in her very popular Say Everything series. This spicy and emotional, friends-to-lovers story was a wonderful addition to the series.

Eliza Catalano is a therapist with a youtube channel. She gives advice to her clients and to her channel subscribers, and she believes she has a perfect life. So, when a bad date goes viral, she decides, to withdraw from all her social media accounts. Beckham, a computer security expert, who works in the office next to hers, decides to help her withdraw from her social media. They make a bet to see if she can make it 6 months without any social media.

I really enjoyed this story. Roni Loren knows how to make relatable characters and give them a great story. The romance was believable and pretty steamy too! Both Eliza and Beck have some heavy emotional baggage, and I enjoyed watching them both work through their issues. They supported each other and complimented each other's personalities. I always like it when a couple becomes or are friends first, and this is the case in this book. They really enjoy each other's company, and the attractions come later. As an animal lover, I especially enjoyed their trip to the local animal shelter together.

The pace seemed a bit slower than in her previous books, but not too slow. It’s sad that this is the last book in the series, but I’m confident that Roni Loren will come up with a new and exciting series.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.