Georgie has made a career out of taking care of everyone else as a personal assistant but now she finds herself having to take care of herself when her last client retires and doesn't need Georgie. Georgie headed to her hometown to help her best friend Bel get ready to have a baby, but Bel doesn't need much help, except cleaning out boxes from her childhood home. Georgie finds a notebook of stories, that were a bucket list for her and Bel, that they never did. Georgie decides that maybe by completing the challenges in the notebook she might figure out her next steps. What she doesn't expect is Levi, the black sheep brother of her high school crush Evan (who plays a starring role in the stories), to also be staying at her parent's house. How is she going to figure anything out with Levi around? This is a story of finding your own way in life and not being held back by other's expectations..

It took a little bit to get into this one but it was totally worth it! I loved Georgie and Levi together.

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

Though this book started slow, I appreciated the complex development of the characters, and watching their love story (with eachother and themselves) evolve. Would definitely recommend to someone looking for something smalltown and sweet.

Clayborn (Love at First, 2021) is skilled at creating out-of-the-norm, captivating characters with nuanced finesse.

Full Review: Booklist, Sept 15 issue

Georgie, All Along was absolutely lovely! Clayborn wrote a story that was so well written I found myself flying through the pages, unable to put the book down, pondering what would happen next. My favorite piece of this entire story was how believable the characters were.

The writing is clear and clean, and very immersive. The book hums along at a good clip, but the pacing makes sure we're given time to breathe between plot-intensifying moments. The story was absolutely engaging and the work that went into the settings was noticeable and superb. I felt absolutely transported and I'm so incredibly glad I was able to read an arc of this story.

This book in 3 words: Endearing. Nostalgic. Sincere. 

Georgie comes back to her small home-town, when her boss retires. Reunited with her pregnant best friend (and an old "friend-fic" from high school), and multiple cameos from her past, she's forced to think about where she's at and where she's going. 

This book has some of my favorite tropes: small town romance, grumpy/sunshine, and close proximity. A simple going-back-to-your-small-town trope spun on its head in the best way. While the idea seems a little familiar, it's executed with its own quirks. Kate Clyborn makes this idea fit perfectly, in her own way, in Georgie, All Along. 

With easy-to-love characters, immersive writing, and moments with such a great nostalgia feel, this story is everything I was looking for. I was invested, found characters to cheer for, and loved the wholesome storyline. Told in dual POV, we get strong character voices as well as strengths and insecurities.

Kate Clayborn has done it again but this time I think it’s my favorite. Georgie is messy and indecisive and expansive. Levi is tidy and quiet and keeps his life small. But when you put them together you get something that looks an awful lot like love and warmth and personal growth. Not to mention, Hank, who is a VERY good boy. This book has all of the warm fuzzy feels that you need after a cold winter.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington for the ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
You know it's a great book when you've got a smile on your face the whole time you're reading, and you're still thinking about it days later. I loved Georgie and oh my gosh, Levi. Levi. Levi. What a fantastic character who shows such strength and growth throughout the story. And Hank! Didn't forget you, pal. Gotta love a canine sidekick. The friendship between besties Georgie and Bel was beautifully written. There is so much depth to Clayborn's writing, so emotional but not sappy. I absolutely loved this, would give it more than 5 stars.

mf - contemporary romance - roommates to lovers - small town - grumpy MMC - bucket list - ARC - 5 stars. One of my favorite authors, this book was just superb. Levi has such a troubled past and his emotions were just so perfectly written. And, god I love a farting pit bull with a human name (see also: Maggie Moves on by Lucy Score)

This latest by Clayborn never fails to deliver. My favorite part was the love and warmth in Georgie's parents, who could have easily been a punchline, but instead were a loving supportive family.

I loved Kate Clayborn’s book Love Lettering so I was so excited to have the opportunity to read another of her books and this did not disappoint!

Georgie is a personal assistant who is newly out of work. Unable to decide what she wants to do next, she heads back to her hometown to stay at her childhood home. Her parents are out of town so it seems like the perfect place to rest and regroup- until it turns out that her parents have also offered it to Levi, who has quite the reputation from his teenage years. Georgie finds her list of things to do from her childhood diary and decides to work her way through it with some unexpected help.

This was SO cute! I love Kate Clayborn’s writing style. I thought the secondary characters were also super strong and really added to the story. I also love a good grumpy character and Levi melted my heart with his love for his dog. This book was an emotional journey that was so so engaging.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the advance reading copy in exchange for my honest review!

This was a great book about self discovery as Levi and Georgie both work through life issues. So many familiar situations with family and work and pressures from others reminded me of the issues we all face. It was well written and a very enjoyable story as Levi and Georgie find each other and help each other face what life throws at them.

While this novel isn’t my favourite Clayborn story (Love Lettering will always win that title), I can say that I would definitely recommend it for anyone who is a fan of Kate Clayborn’s work. Georgie, is loveable, messy, and endearing; however, she wasn’t my favourite character in this novel, that title goes to Levi Fanning. Not since Mr. Darcy have I met a more stoic and proud character, that is until Mr. Levi Fanning came into the picture. Talk about a hurting heartthrob. I appreciated the development of Levi’s character in this book, but felt like Georgie’s was slightly diminished by the Fanning family drama. While slow in the beginning, the stuck together trope picks up by the middle and the second half of the book is an enjoyable romantic read. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the e-ARC version of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn is a true page turner. Love Kate Clayborn writing style. She really draws you in from the first few pages and you fall in love with the Georgie Mulcahy . I found her relatable on how she always but others before herself. I know most of us have done this at one point our another in our life. We have put aside our needs for others but seeing Georgie grow and learn how to take her past and make it into a bright future was inspiring. Definitely a feel good novel.

This is the first book I read by Kate Clayborn. I love her writing style, the wonderful characters she created and amazing plot. I definitely will be reading her other books.

This story is about a young woman named Georgie, who is at a crossroad in her life. She is the type of person that does not set out a plan for her future, and she thinks this is a flaw. Having been raised by unconventional parents, she is a special person. Open, honest, forgiving, caring, joyful and of course, that all sums up to be a loving person. I adore this character!

This is a romance story and Georgie meets Levi under a strange situation, a result of her free spirited parents. Although this situation is not unique in romance stories, it is perfect for this one. It forces Georgie and Levi to get to know each other. It is a bit of a friendship to romantic partner theme, which is my favorite.

I recommend this book full of emotion. I was laughing and then find myself almost in tears. I was truly invested and will be telling all my reader friends to definitely pick up this book!

A huge thank you Kensington Books and NetGalley for giving me the immense pleasure of reading the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

When Georgie’s job as a personal assistant suddenly ends, she heads home to regroup and try to discover who she is and what she should do next. While helping her best friend Belle and her parents she comes across a teenage diary and uses it to explore her youthful excitement about life. Her unexpected roommate, Levi Fanning, provides unexpected support and attraction.
This was such a fun novel and what was refreshing is that Georgie seemed a real character who was not perfect or extremely successful but a sensitive competent person trying to discover her true self. She read as genuine, and the story was fun and sweet. I love Kate Clayborn and cannot wait to recommend this novel to my library patrons. Highly recommend. 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of the novel in exchange for my honest review.

Oh my! I feel blessed to have come across this gem of a book. It’s moving and witty and absolutely lovely. My husband asked why I was smiling. My daughter said mommy why do you look sad. I had all the feels reading about Georgie and Levi’s relationship. I loved reading (or in my mind experiencing) it develop. It opened on the pages and in my heart. I know this is a sappy review but that’s how much I loved this book! I saw a movie being made because it was so alive! Can we please have a follow up book so we can find out what happens with other characters (while getting updates on Georgie????)? That’s not too much to ask, is it?

Really, really enjoyed this book. Her books always weave so much emotion into the story, emotions that are so relatable as a reader. It gives her characters a realness other books lack. When I finished this book, I wondered how Georgie and Levi were doing. Something about this book makes you feel like all of your quirks are normal, and you are OK.

I love contemporary romances like this one: Our main characters have friends, family, jobs, hobbies. The subplots create a deep background which allows you to really sink into the story.
I'm from a small town, and I really liked how Georgie and Levi knew of each other but didn't know each other. When they do meet, there is instant chemistry. But they are also both at a time in their lives when they feel broken. How can they fix themselves to move forward?

*I did receive an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A bit slow at the beginning but it had some great characters. Georgie was a delightful character and the character growth was worthwhile.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

5 ⭐️

I’ve read a few Kate Clayborn books before, but this book will sit with me for awhileeeeee. Already, I feel like this is going to be my favorite book of 2023. Like I will reread the shit out of this. Like adding it to my comfort reads list right now.

At the core of it, this is a simple book; girl goes home after loosing job, girl runs into her crush’s older brother (the town bad boy), girl and boy fall in love, cute but not sappy happily ever after. BUT IT’S SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT!

Georgie, *expansive*, wonderful, caring, Georgie is such a force. Everyone needs a Georgie in their lives. She believes in the best in everyone, and will go to bat for them instantly, no questions asked. Also, her and Bel’s friendship was so real and great to watch from the sidelines; the perfect depiction of late 20s early 30s women going through some shit.

Levi was the BEST grumpy hero I’ve read in a longgg time. Kate portrayed everything Levi went through with such grace and understanding, that it felt natural and not forced. Levi was so caring, of his dog Hank, of Georgie, and of his family even after everything, that you just wanted the best for him.

The amount of growth shown between Georgie and Levi was astounding and just, ugh, perfection.

Additional things that made my heart swoon that I can’t even put into real sentences:
- Georgie’s Dads nicknames for her
- Levi’s love for Hank
- Hank’s love for Rodney
- The cute little jokes that Levi or Georgie didn’t understand, but you as the reader did (expansive and PasCAL)
- The spicy scenes 😉
- The super cute ending, that in no way involved babies or marriage or whatever, but was so perfect for Georgie and Levi

Basically I have no words besides go read this book. It’s perfect.

Also, thanks so much to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the much appreciated ARC in return for an honest review.