This was a refreshing read, I liked the aspects of self discovery. It was very well written and the humor was also a standout.

This book was a miss for me. It was too long and didn't really go anywhere. Georgie returns to her hometown from LA and doesn't really have a plan. She was going to stay with her best friend from high school and help her move into her new house and prepare for her new baby. Only she's already moved in and Georgie feels like a third wheel.

In the process, though, she finds a notebook that she made in high school with a bunch of things that they wanted to do. They didn't get to and for some reason, Georgie decides it's time to do those things now. Essentially this is a book about Georgie acting like a high schooler. Because she does. She meets Levi, the brother of her high school crush, and falls for him. Although the romance was a bit forced and insta-romance.

This kind of meandered around and there was a ton of inner thoughts. This was the type of book where you could kind of space out and miss a chunk... and not really miss anything.

Georgie’s Self-Discovery Journey

Georgie, All Along stands out for its strong character development and the emotional journey of its protagonists. The strengths of the book lie in its well-crafted characters, engaging plot, and the author's writing style. However, some might find the storyline a bit predictable, as it follows the common trope of returning to one's hometown and finding love and purpose. Nonetheless, the execution of these themes is done with such finesse that it remains a delightful and uplifting read.

In conclusion, Georgie, All Along is a charming and emotional novel that captures the essence of self-discovery and the importance of embracing one's true self. Kate Clayborn has crafted a story that resonates with readers, making it a highly recommended read for fans of contemporary romance.

I love, love, love everything Kate Clayborn writes. She is a genius wizard who crafts beautiful, emotionally complex stories with realistic characters. Georgie, All Along is no exception. Georgie's journey is beautifully written and I can't wait for Clayborn's next book!

This is a cute small town romance with lovable characters. I like that this story is told in dual POV.

This story had a good premise, but it wasn't what I had hoped. I would have liked to read more about Georgie taking on her teenage list. I wanted this part to have more of a focus throughout the story than it did.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

This may have been my first Kate Clayborn novel, but it was also the Kate Clayborn novel that made darn sure that I would read everything that she ever proceeded to write, forever.

I grew up reading books by authors like Sarah Dessen and Morgan Matson, and Kate is like a perfect new adult version of some of my beloved favorites. This was such a fun story with believable characters with powerful dynamics. Even though the love story began sort of early on, it did so in a way that was completely believable. I absolutely loved reading about Georgie and Levi, who felt like coming home at the end of a long day. I loved her bucket list and related to her deeply as a character.

Absolutely loved this, absolutely dove into her entire backlog immediately upon finishing.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Kate is one of my favorite authors and she simply did not disappoint with Georgie. Will recommend to all.

I generally adore Kate Clayborn's writing, so I was a bit bummed that Georgie, All Along didn't work for me particularly well. The prose itself is lovely as always, but I didn't connect with Georgie at all. I found myself more interested in basically every other character. But even a middle of the road Clayborn is better than most contemporaries you're going to read, and I know plenty of people really loved this one. I'd probably recommend skipping it and starting with Love Lettering if you're new to Clayborn's work.

My oh my, was I OBSESSED with this book. Easily one of my top five reads of 2023.
I always enjoy Kate Clayborn but there was something so special about Georgie, All Along.
A young woman unsure of her future sets out on a quest to fulfill her childhood wish list, with the help of the town's former troublemaker who is now a withdrawn hermit. (A handsome hermit, mind you.)
Clayborn's writing is crisp and clear. She brings you sweeping into Georgie's world and mind, and what a pleasant place to be! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about her dreams and watching her discover her own purpose throughout the book.
The pacing, tone, and character building are all top notch.
I haven't even mentioned our love interest - Levi Fanning. One of those book characters you desperately wished walked the earth as a real man. Clayborn wrote such a beautiful counter balance to Georgie's optimism and go-getting attitude.
10/10 recommend!

Such an amazing book! I loved the heartfelt writing and how relatable these characters were! One of my favorite books of 2023!

Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn is an absolute delight from start to finish!
This refreshing and spicy read had me hooked from the first page, and I found myself wanting to devour it all in one sitting.
If I had had the time to in that moment, I would have!
With its witty humor, spice and a super engaging storyline, this book feels like it should be a rom-com classic.
I absolutely loved every moment of it!

Thankyou to author Kate Clayborn, Kensington Publishing and Netgalley for the wonderful opportunity to read this book.
Charlene 📚🌸🤗 @lastnownext

This was a cute, very easy to read small town romance featuring a grumpy/sunshine couple, both MCs trying to come to terms with their past and what they want their lives to be going forward, and Hank, the very very good rescue pit bull. I love positive pit bull representation in media, and I love that Kate Clayborn included this. I also appreciated the significance and strength of female friendships shown here.

I really enjoyed this book! Although I am a little late with this review, it should definitely be on your books “to be read” list!
Levi and Georgie are great characters!

Georgie is real and relatable, and it includes some EXCELLENT spicy scenes. Heartfelt and captivating.

Thank you to netgalley for providing an e-galley for review. Georgie has lost her job as a personal assistant because her client has decided to change careers. Levi is the boy with the past who has come back home to make a new story for himself. Georgie's high school crush was Levi's younger brother and through a series of challenges that her younger self had written, Georgie and Levi discover that people do change, life is completely unexpected and everything does work out just the way it's supposed to.

I think this book was a case of me just reading it at the wrong time. It pulled me in at the beginning, but it started to feel pretty slow in the middle, and I had to make myself keep going. I did like Georgie as a character, but it ended up just being OK to me.

It's been a really long time since I read this book and I hope to be better about reviewing books in the future but I know I really enjoyed this book and I have given it 5 stars on Goodreads. I also received a physical copy for my birthday one year.

A classic, upbeat, bighearted romance that reminds us, going home is how you'll find your way. Love!

Georgie, All Along
By Kate Clayborn
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Newly unemployed Georgie returns to her hometown to housesit for her parents with plans to rediscover her purpose and recreate some magic from her teenage years..only to find that Georgie's parents already had someone else lined up for the house-sitting job: Levi, the local "bad boy" and brother of her high school crush. What follows is a sweet story of friendship, self-acceptance and small town adventure (in the form of a decade-old high school bucket list), along with some grumpy/sunshine romance 😍 I loved the dual POV here-sometimes when books have multiple perspectives, there's one I prefer reading, and I rush to get back to their chapters. But with this book, I was equally invested in both characters and couldn't put the book down! Definitely recommend this one for a feel-good romance!

Georgie, All Along is the third Kate Clayborn book I’ve read, and although they’ve all been enjoyable, this one is my new favorite. I started out reading an older digital ARC from my NetGalley shelf and then switched to audio version. After hearing Alex Kydd narrate for Levi, I didn’t go back to print! This was such a gentle, cozy, feel good romance. I loved Georgie and Levi’s story. Together they explored who they were as adults while reconciling the past, falling in love on the journey. I appreciated how Clayborn also made this a story about family, friendship, healing and Hank the dog! Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington for the digital ARC. Definitely looking forward to Clayborn’s upcoming book!