This is the fourth book in the D'Angelos series and while I've enjoyed each of these books, it can certainly be read as a standalone. In this book, Salena who grew up with the D'Angelo children is trying to get some independence and move out on her own, or almost on her own. Her parents are not at all ready to let her go on her own so she moves into an empty apartment at the D'Angelo's building. But when she meets Ryan at a friend's wedding, she realizes maybe she doesn't want to be totally alone, even if she does want her independence.
Ryan and Salena were both great characters and it was easy to get caught up in their story. Although, there were times when I did question Salena's judgement. Overall, this was another great read by Catherine Bybee.

I have absolutely loved this series and now that the immediate family members are enjoying their happily ever after its time to get to know best friend Salena a bit better. Despite her strict Italian upbringing, Salena is unashamedly confident in her own sexuality and flaunts it in the way she dresses, the way she acts. Struggling financially when she comes across an opportunity to make money that is somewhat gray but definitely not a family approved venture you just know it's going to bite her on butt, but you can't help but cheer her on.
Tattooed and pierced Ryan Rutledge is a rebel on his own. He better than most can understand Salena's motivations and when he starts to romance Salena, he can see all the way through to the soft marshmallow heart that Salena hides from all but her closest friends.
Another wonderful chapter in the D'Angelo family legacy.

Another amazing installment in the D’Angelo series! I swooned over Ryan and was happy to hear more about Selena’s story. While this book can be a standalone I would recommend reading the rest of the series so the reader knows about all of the amazing characters. Love, secrets, food - this had it all! As always I am ready to head to San Diego/Temecula after reading :-)

This was such a great addition to the series!

Salena is struggling to stand on her own feet and prove her independence to her family. It’s a very real struggle that I could relate to although she has a bit of drama with her separation from her parents. Watching her find herself in the midst of falling in love added a bit of angst to this storyline. Her ultimate victory over her hurdles made this an even better story.

Ryan was incredible. He was the type of hero that I enjoy reading when it comes to pursuing the heroine. While he wasn’t all alpha rough and tough, he was thoughtful and determined. The banter between him and Salena was fun and kept me engaged as their relationship grew.

This is probably one of my favorite books of the series although it’s a hard call to make. Quite possibly it’s my favorite because it’s the latest one I’ve read as I have loved each book. While this can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend you enjoy the previous books.

Salena Barone has always been a disappointment to her parents, she is too wilful and won't listen when they advise her to get married and settle down. None of her life choices please them so when she moves out of the family home to the restaurant she is working at she knows there's going to be trouble. It would be even worse if they actually knew what she did in her spare time. She crosses paths with Ryan Rutledge at a family wedding where sparks fly. They both have a bit of a reputation but Salena is surprised to find that Ryan seems to be interested in her for more than just a night. Another interesting instalment from the D’Angelos' restaurant series, just in time for the holidays. I do like Catherine Bybee's writing style.

The Whole Time is the 4th in The D’Angelos series. It features Salena, a long-time friend of the family, and Ryan, the brother of Emma (from the third book)

It’s a dual POV story that shows Ryan and Salena trying to navigate from friends with benefits to attempting a real relationship. The road is a little rocky with some secrets that might ruin everything but it’s worth the read!

Thank you to @netgalley , Montlake and @catherinebybee for a chance to read this fun and sexy story


Read dates: 10/10/2023- 10/12/2023
Goodreads review: 10/12/2023
Instagram review: 10/13/2023
Blog review scheduled: 11/14/2023

Salena Baron has finally broker free from her family. She has an apartment over the restaurant where she is manager and enjoying her freedom. When she needs money for a car and is short of cash, she decides to take on a side gig that earns her big bucks. Her friends begin to wonder where she is getting the money for a car. When she meets Ryan Rutledge there is an instant attraction. When their relationship begins to grow into something more Salena’s secret job could ruin her happily after.



Thanks to Catherine Bybee and Montlake for the book

Great book. Loved the characters and really enjoyed the story and how it unfolded. Would definitely recommend this book

I thought I would love this because I'm Italian American and I love Italian American characters. I didn't realize this was book 4 in a series until after I'd started reading it, though. I do believe this book can be read as a standalone, but there are a LOT of characters to track in the opening chapters (who I assume were from previous books in the series) and this made the story harder to follow. Because the writing is so direct and easy to read, I was able to follow the story well enough despite that. The story itself was a disappointment, though. It's so boring. The hero and heroine are instantly attracted to each other and going after each other right from the start, with nothing getting in the way of that. It just felt dull to me. I enjoy a bit more of a chase from one person to get the other person, and I want to see a conflict they need to resolve. I also thought this was meant to be a sweet romance--the cover art has that feel--but the characters were dropping F-bombs and talking about sex within the first few chapters. I don't mind that in a romance, if it's clearly that kind of story, but when you are expecting sweet, that's a turn-off.

DNF at 13%

Thank you to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Whole Time is a wonderful read. I love the D'Angelos family so much. This is Selena's book. She is family friend and honorary sister who has a lot of spunk. She keeps you on your toes as she keeps who she is involved with at arms length. Ryan is amazing. If you have read to previous book then you know Ryan sister is involved with Giovanni D'Angelos. So this is the connection that brings Selena and Ryan together. He has this thing of wanting to help Selena out from the very beginning. There is this pull connection you cannot deny between Selena and Ryan. I love them together as they grow closer. Ryan works to bring Selena's walls down and manages to do so in little ways. I loved this one so much and could not get enough of Selena and Ryan. Go meet them today.

The Whole Time
Catherine Bybee
5 Stars

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for my copy of The Whole Time by Catherine Bybee. I have not received any rewards or compensation for this review and therefore all views and opinions are of my own, the reviewer.

In summary: Salena is feisty, resourceful and knows what she wants in life. Ryan is a entrepreneur vying for Salena’s heart. A satisfying romance ticking all the boxes.


This is my first Catherine Bybee novel and I’m glad I got the privilege to read and review this book.
For me, the heroine stands out strong. Salena is well developed, well written giving the character a strong story arc. Ryan is a well built character also, I liked how he interacted and romanced with Salena it felt believable and well crafted.
The plots were great. Spread nice and even over the whole book which helped the plot move at a good pace.
Overall I enjoyed reading The Whole Time and look forward to reading more from the author.

This was a excellent ready by Catherine Bybee. You will want to continue reading to find out what happens next! She keeps you intrigued that you can't stop reading.

Selena and Ryan. Both are not as amenable to their parents rules as their siblings. They find in each other, what they haven't found in other relationships, and their interest in each other is immediate.

A fabulous book by Ms. Bybee. The characters are relatable. Writing about different and sometimes difficult family relationships is spot on. We've either been there, or know someone who has been! I devoured this book in one sitting, it's just that good!

This is the 4th book in the D'Angelo family series and can be read as a standalone. In my opinion though, it would be better to read all four books in order since there are references to the relationships of all the characters in this book. Plus, the series in complete and you'd have FOUR FABULOUS BOOKS to read!

I was gifted an ARC of this book by the publisher. The review is my own.

This is the fourth in a series. I have read two of the series before and really enjoyed them. This one did not appeal to me at all. I did appreciate that Salena was very independent. I like strong woman characters. I couldn't relate to her attitude about sex, men, or her parents. She seemed to have a chip on her shoulder and money was very important to her.

I know that this is a romance, so I do expect some steamy parts, but I felt like that was all Salena's and Ryan's relationship was about. I like a slow build of a relationship - this was not one of those.

Ryan and Salena.
Salena is so tired of her meddling parents and their beliefs that they pass on to everyone: you don’t need a job, you need to marry, you don’t leave home until you’re married, no staying or sleeping together until married, etc. etc. etc. So she is finally free now that she has a job and has moved out. And the last thing she wants is a relationship..have some fun? Sure!

Ryan is in town to help and watch his sister get married when bam! Salena pulls up. He doesn’t know anything about this girl except she is hot and looks like trouble. He could not be more right.

As Ryan and Salena’s paths keep crossing, it is obvious they have a connection. One date turns to two and so on and so on. Before you know it they are in a relationship. But everything is far from smooth sailing.

Another great story involving the D’Angelo clan. Parts of it tended to read slow and be a bit repetitive but overall it was a sweet, fun read.

I have love pretty much every book Catherine Bybee has written and I love this series. With this being the 4th book in this series and I feel like I was coming home for a visit, it wasn’t my favorite story, and you know what, that’s ok. The story itself was really well written and I really did love Selena and Ryan’s chemistry from the get go. The rest just not my cup of tea.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for this ARC. ~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~

The first few chapters I found hard to get into but once I got into the story line and understood the main characters more I really enjoyed it.

Ryan is super hot, confident and goes after what he wants rather then follow how he was brought up. Selena was brought up by Italian catholic parents who expect her to follow their rules but she likes to live her life by her own rules. While Selena thinks that having a relationship means she needs to change who she is Ryan shows her that been in a relationship doesn’t mean she can’t keep her independence

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 The Whole Time is the last book in the series and I’m sad to see it go. It’s been great to get to know the D’Angelos and their friends.

Salena is finally moving out of her parents house at 26years old and wants to live her life on her own terms. To do so means going after an opportunity that her Italian Catholic parents will not approve off. But it’s one that she wants and gives her the means to earn more money than she does as the manager of the restaurant. Ryan falls hard and fast for Salena. He loves her independence just as much as her beauty. When he finds out about Salena’s opportunity, he supports her and stands by her.

I enjoyed this last installment and am grateful for the publisher for the arc!

I could not put this book down. Salena & Ryan were a match made in heaven. They both had their ups & downs with the family drama, but in the end the love they shared prevailed in the end with the HEA. Great book drams, laughter and tears shed.

Wow is all I can say!! This book was fantastic!! I loved Ryan and Salena together. They complimented each other so much. Both were very headstrong and didn’t let anyone else’s opinion affect them. They both knew what they wanted and went for it, even if it was against what their parents wanted or believed. When Salena needed money for a new car, she found a way to earn money doing what she loved, even if it meant keeping it a secret from everyone. What she was doing was not illegal or wrong, but she knew what everyone would think about her plans, and she wasn’t giving up her dream. Salena never was in any real relationships because she feared the commitment. But then along came Ryan, who also had never really been in a relationship, and the rest was history. They both found someone they could trust, talk to, and who had their backs. When everyone learned about Salena’s dream job, she thought everyone would be against her. As it turned out, all those who loved her had her back. The love between Salena and Ryan was evident to everyone but them. When I was finished reading this book, it left me smiling and feeling great. I loved Luca’s story, but this one moved to the top of my list of Catherine Bybee’s books. I Highly recommend reading this, but you should start with the first book of the D’Angelo’s books so you can fall in love with the whole family.
Thank you Catherine Bybee, the publisher, and Netgally, for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.