Another great read from Roni Loren. I've really loved this series and the characters were even more unique than the previous novels. I enjoyed the ups and downs, and even though I could pretty much guess what was going to happen, it was still very entertaining. I can't wait to read more from Roni Loren. Thank you netgalley for my free review copy.

This book was a solid book 3 in the series. I really really loved the epilogue. A glimpse into the futures for all the characters from the current and prior books was so appreciated. I really fell in love with Hollyn and Andi, so having them in the wrap up was awesome. This book felt a little redundant at times, and I didn't fall for the main character as much as I did in the other two books. I do appreciate the humor present, especially around Trent.. I'm looking forward to seeing what characters the author creates next!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Beautiful end to a beautiful series!

Eliza and Beck are work neighbors with seeming little in common until she ends up going viral for all the wrong reasons and he offers to help her break her social media dependence.

One of my favorite things about this book is the idea that even therapists need someone to talk to, because no one can handle everything on their own. I also loved Beck’s somewhat unusual background.

The undeniable chemistry between Eliza and Beck had me turning the pages as fast as I could to see them give in and open up.

The updates on Hollyn and Andi were so great and I adored the epilogue so much. I’m sad the series is ending but so excited to see what Roni Loren gives us next.

I'm so thrilled that I discovered Roni Loren because I absolutely love her writing, especially the Say Anything series. It is fantastic and the fact that the series includes disability representation, makes my heart swell. I loved the first two books in the series and FOR YOU & NO ONE ELSE was just as fabulous. In fact, I loved it so much, I bought the book immediately after I finished reading it! I knew I wanted to have a copy to keep forever.

The book revolves around a therapist named Eliza Catalano. She is well-known in her field and is even a social media star. She's mastered everything in her life except dating. When Eliza ends up going viral as a "worst date" meme, she thinks her life is over.

In walks, incredibly handsome, Beck Carter. Beck, is a cyber genius, and is the antithesis of social media. He shuns anything that has to do with that world. After hearing Eliza's predicament, he challenges Eliza to stay off the grid for 6 months while teaching her the wonders of surviving the "real world."

Beck is surprisingly refreshing with his honesty and Eliza appreciates that. They soon begin a FWB arrangement but Eliza knows she can't get too attached because Beck doesn't believe in relationships - especially marriage. And there is a reason for that, which Eliza will soon find out enough. In turn Eliza learns a lot about herself but can she come to terms with Beck's lifestyle preferences? Is love enough for Beck to compromise his beliefs for Eliza?

Loved this book so much! The story was great - lots of raw honesty and life lessons in the book. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the steamy bits, but in truth, the overall story was more important than the steam!

Rating: 4.5 stars (rounded up to 5).

Thank you, Sourcebooks Casa and NetGalley, for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

When I think of romance, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and satisfies every romance junkies' heart. This is a perfect book to snuggle up with on any day.

This was the third book in a series. I read the first book but not the second. I don’t think you would need to read the previous books but it might be helpful. I loved her previous book which was why I was so excited to get this one.
Main story was about Eliza, a therapist, who needed help after becoming the Worst Date Ever meme online. Her date from hell recorded her when she got upset that he got her drunk enough in an attempt to take advantage of her. Her office mate Beck helped her by making a deal that she had to stay away from social media and anything online for 6 months. He was able to remove the video since his job was hacking into secured companies for any loopholes. They promised to be friends because she was looking for marriage and stability and he wasn’t.

I didn’t understand how she can run a business without being online?! So, I didn’t understand the 6 months break. I thought that part was unbelievable. I also thought she was honest with him, but he had too many secrets. The romance itself was very slow and we don’t see a kiss until mid way. The chemistry was just okay, but I was a bit disappointed. At times I had to push myself to finish it. Overall, it was an okay book with a cute epilogue. I definitely will read her other books.

I received this ARC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Eliza and Beck deliver the cutest (and very spicy) friends-to-lovers story. Eliza is determined to create a life she’s always dreamed of: marriage, a family, you name it and she wants it. Beck on the other hand, not so much. Where Eliza is smooth, Beck is rough.

It takes some extra effort for Beck to ease into the idea of Eliza’s hopes and dreams for life, but once he does, sparks keep flying and never stop.

This the perfect workplace romance, built with just the right amount of tension.

While this is the third book in a series, it can definitely be read as a stand-alone!

Thanks to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS for giving me an opportunity to read and review.

I can't recommend this whole series enough. With each new book, my love of Roni Loren's writing grows exponentially. I love that she writes stories that could be real, with flawed characters who make mistakes but have the maturity to recognize and correct those mistakes. She writes the best banter, the perfect steam and she has a way of tackling tough topics with a sensitivity and care that gets me emotional but doesn't leave me exhausted from being put through the wringer.

Eliza & Beck's story was the perfect way to round out this series. The whole angle of social media and the effects it has on people and their mental health was on point and I WISH that I had someone who could guide me away from it the way Beck did with Eliza. Although the idea of parties with strangers but no phones both intrigues me and scares the living hell out of me. I appreciate that both Eliza and Beck have baggage/trauma that they are trying to work through and that they make mistakes while doing so. I adore how they eventually learned to lean on each other to process and move forward in their lives.

I love that this series infuses humor and emotion with a strong sense of friendship throughout all three books and I'm sad for it to come to an end BUT I will be reading it for years to come!

*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review

For You & No One Else by Roni Loren is the 3rd book in the Say Anything series but can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. This emotional and heartwarming, friends-to-lovers story is a wonderful addition to the series!

From the outside, Eliza seems to have it all together. Meanwhile, she is struggling. What she really wants is a stable life with marriage and kids. Can she meet someone that wants the same things? Enter Beck – a tech genius specializing in cyber security and living his life completely off social media. He works in the office next to Eliza and while they have primarily ignored each other, that’s about to change when Beck introduces Eliza to the world of off-line!

💭Thoughts:
What I love about Loren’s books Is that she brings us real characters with real life issues. Mental health is front and center in her books and she addresses the topics in a sensitive yet meaningful way. Eliza and Beck are relatable, smart, funny and flawed. Their chemistry was undeniable and the steady pace of this book made it an easy read, and the steam was 🔥🔥🔥!

If you are a true rom-com reader or don’t even read romance that much, this would be a great book (and series) to pick-up!

After watching shows like Under the Banner of Heaven and Keep Sweet, Prey & Obey, it was fascinating to read about a male character who left his former fundamentalist background.

As he, Beckham, begins a friends with benefits relationship with a co-work share employee, Eliza, he has to figure out what he truly wants in his life, which has thus far been doing the antithesis of everything his father wanted.

Their chemistry is amazing and their interactions very sweet. A unique look at how childhood trauma informs our adult lives in ways we most likely don’t even notice.

Of course, the hea is always welcomed!

Looved Roni Loren's For You and No One Else! Fantastic read that kept me engaged well past my bedtime. A steamy romance, friends to lovers story that I absolutely loved.

I love this group of characters Eliza is a successful therapist who has the office across the hall from Beckum at 25 year old who keeps to himself. I love how Loren writes so you feel like you there and every emotion you get to experience. You will laugh cry and get all the feels. Highly recommend if you love steamy rom coms with depth.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this digital arc. All opinions are my own.

I've really been enjoying this series by Roni Loren and the way she brings a lot of tough topics to the forefront with some romance. I really enjoyed the chemistry and friendship that developed between Eliza and Beck and in particular enjoyed seeing Eliza go through her own self-reflection on her life and what she wants in certain areas (such as marriage).

However, there were a few things that just didn't work for me or kind of rubbed me the wrong way. I didn't love Eliza's choices a lot of the time, such as writing the book behind Beck's back and that she was sleeping with Beck even while dating Will (even if they weren't exclusive). I also felt like there was more drama with Beck's past than there needed to be - the background provided context to his views on certain things like marriage and kids, and his past trauma, but things such as brining Jess back weren't necessary IMO.

Overall, I think those that have enjoyed the standalone series so far will enjoy this latest, it just wasn't a huge hit for me.

Thanks to the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was so refreshing. Adorable and fun. I may be considering going analog myself! Plus it's spicy!

Eliza is a therapist cultivating a wellness brand through social media and trying to find her own happily ever after through dating apps. Beck is a few years her junior, a cute computer nerd who is into avoiding casual tech and more interested in respectful, friends with benefits relationships than anything serious. After finding themselves alone on Christmas and the only ones spending the day at their shared co-working office Eliza and Beck end up at the local shelter adopting a dog and cat respectively and striking up a friendship, which just may blossom into something more.

For You & No One Else is the third installment in Roni Loren's Say Everything Series which centers around officemates in a shared co-w0rking space. Each book can be read as a standalone, but do feature appearances by characters from other storylines. For You & No One Else is quick, easy, enjoyable reading with good dialogue, plenty of chemistry, and an underlying message of considering what we invite into our lives by exposing ourselves to the online world.

Audiobook Review:
Overall – 5
Performance – 5
Story – 5

A nice wrap up for this series.

While each of the books in the Say Everything series stand alone quite well, For You & No One Else provides a really nice wrap up.

There were so many things I liked about this story and one of them was the fact that Eliza, 32, was older than Beckham, 25. I haven’t read many romances that flip what is the “norm” other than ones where the woman really comes off as a “cougar.” Eliza definitely didn’t seem like that to me at all.

I also liked the challenge that Eliza took up – to abstain from social media for a while. From personal experience, I know that trying to keep up with everything online can quickly become overwhelming.

I liked Beckham’s pet name for Eliza (Eli).

I liked the slow-burn way that Eliza and Beckham’s relationship developed; nothing sexual happened until after 50% of the story. But boy, once they got started – look out!

It wasn’t really a surprise when the conflict climax happened but how everything played out after that was something I could never have predicted.

I’ve said this over and over, epilogues are often one of the best parts of a story and Roni Loren really wrote a great one for Eliza and Beckham. We get little glimpses of them at various points in the their lives, after the main story ended.

I nearly forgot to mention that I ended up listening to the audiobook after I read the first few chapters. I wasn’t able to continue reading with my eyes but I didn’t want to leave the story so audio was the way to go. Desiree Ketchum has done a great job with all of the books in this series.

Footnote:
I know that this is fiction but one thing bothered me a bit – that an animal shelter would be open on Christmas. That just seemed unrealistic– but I guess it’s possible. Ok, that was just a side note and didn’t have any real bearing on my enjoyment of the story.

A review copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley but this did not influence my opinion or rating of the book.

Roni Loren is back with the third installment in my favorite romance series. The way Loren writes mental health into her storylines is unparalleled. Also - the steam is top notch.

For You & No One Else provides readers again with relatable characters, heartwarming stories, laughs, and real views of mental health & social media.

Also: That epilogue?! It couldn’t get any better.


Recommended if you like:
-New Orleans setting
-workplace romance
-grumpy/sunshine
-friends-to-lovers
-adopting animals
-age gap (FMC is older)
-bad dates going viral


TW: religious trauma, alcoholism, panic attacks, parental death

2.5

I had such high hopes for this book because I enjoyed both previous books in this series. Sadly, it missed the mark for me. I couldn't connect with the heroine and for a therapist, she lacks self-awareness and the hero wasn't all that better. I found myself skipping toward the end because I just wanted to be over it.

*Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of the book. All opinions are my own.

3/5 stars

I really loved how the author portrayed the main characters however it was just so heavy for me to read. The book deals with heavy topics so I recommend to look up for the trigger warnings. Love the pace and the way the story progressed.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Roni Loren excels at writing mental health focused stories, in my opinion, and especially in the way that she explores the importance of taking care of your mental health even if there's not some sort of official diagnosis. I really loved how she handled that aspect in For You & No One Else and I think this book is the best from her Say Everything trilogy! Eliza is a therapist and she has this intense drive to be perfect, or maybe, more accurately, she has a drive to have her life LOOK perfect. She made an upbeat YouTube video about how to handle spending Christmas alone, then proceeds to ignore all of her own advice and go to work instead. At work, she finally meets her neighbor, Beckett in a more official capacity and the two of them find themselves having a happier Christmas than either of them anticipated. I really loved the way the friendship between them developed and the way the sexual tension was always very present under the surface. I felt like their relationship developed so naturally and I really, really enjoyed this book, like five stars enjoyed it. Right up until the bleak moment.

Y'all... I totally get having a bleak moment. I do. It's tradition, it's standard format, and we love angst sometimes. But it has to (a) make sense and (b) the payoff afterward also has to make sense AND be an actual payoff. This book did not deliver on either account. I went on a mini rant to my best friend about it, but I don't want to go into detail here because of spoilers. Anyway, despite the fact that I really felt like the end faltered, I enjoyed the rest of the book so much that I still think 4 stars is the correct rating!

Also, I was lucky enough to listen to the audiobook and I thought Desiree Ketchum did a fantastic job voicing both characters. I would definitely recommend the audio format, not because it did anything above and beyond, but just because I really enjoyed her narration style.