I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to read Loyally Luke. It's a fun story, with some 'unlikely' romance,' 'fairy godparents,' and enough humor to get through the awkward situations.

The lessons on forgiveness, both forgiving others and accepting forgiveness/forgiving yourself are beautifully woven into the story. I appreciated the way that was so natural and shown to be hard, simple, and necessary.

Luke is so cool. I would definitely want him as a friend. And I don't say that often about book characters. Even the ones I really like. He's patient and wise and compassionate. And his faith is a driving force in his life. But at the same time as he has those good qualities, he's not perfect. He has his fears and faults.

Ellie had made some poor choices and spent several years recovering from them and trying to restore her trust in herself, as well as earning her family's trust. Stepping out to take on this new, more public role was a truly scary thing. She does it well, stumbles and all. Her healing journey is a great example of overcoming our past and not being controlled or limited by it.

I recieved an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and chose to review it here. All thoughts are my own.

This was a most satisfying conclusion to the Skymar series, following brother Luke Edgewood as he traveled to Skymar to complete a renovation of a cabin and got drawn into a much bigger project at a children's orphanage/castle. His enemies-to-lovers relationship with the princess of Skymar is delightful and unexpected even if it is a little predictable if you read a lot of romances. I liked seeing a romance through the man's point of view primarily, that was different. All in all, it did not disappoint and the entire series was a lot of fun.

2⭐️

I tried really hard to give this one a shot but I was not expecting this to be part of an interconnected series as it was promoted as a stand alone. It wasn't until I checked other reviews that I realized that this is a story being told be a different pov.

Beyond being a bit lost in the story and not having the background. I couldn't connect with the writing style. Much of it is wrote in text messages and felt very choppy.

I might try this author again and see what the first book of the series is like. People seem to absolutely love this series.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for those advanced reader copy. My review is voluntarily my own.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own." Thank you Thomas Nelson for the opportunity.
Luke Edgewood, the third unmarried Edgewood, has made it to Skymar to help with a couple construction projects. Little did he know what he was getting into. There would be royal run-ins, fun with children at the orphanage and many other humorous moments. Will he end up a with his movie script love story?
Pepper Basham is so good at interweaving humor with sweet moments and then also mixing in Faith elements. I enjoyed this book so much and I can’t wait to read/listen to it again when it releases.
I would recommend this book to all those readers of Christian fiction books who love fairy tale type stories. One might even consider it a flipped story. The faith element is more on the light side so if they bothers you this might now be the book for you. I loved it

Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson fiction for giving me this book in exchange for my honest review. I read through 78% of Loyally Luke before deciding not to finish it. While this is marketed as a standalone story I was extremely confused by the relationships that were most likely thoroughly explained in previous stories. While being confused by the characters, I also found that most of the exposition happens in text messages. These text messages were pages long and the texts themselves paragraphs in length. The story is adorable and the “list” of things Ellie wanted to do is a fun addition but the pacing of the story felt extremely slow. I love the character of Ellie while she wrestled with her growth, but got really annoyed by Luke. I appreciate being given this ARC, but will not be sharing it on my social media accounts.

This was such a funny and cute romance!!! The perfect end to the skymar series 🥹🥹

I’ve been waiting for Luke’s story and it did not disappoint!!! It was so fun jumping from female pov of the last books to his, it really made it so much more fun!

All the movie’s references made it for me.

"Loyally, Luke" by Pepper Basham is a delightful romantic read. Luke Edgewood's bachelor life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a Grace Kelly look-alike in the picturesque country of Skymar. Despite their differences, their chemistry is undeniable, leading to a charming tale filled with cute kids and secret journals. While the storyline may rely on familiar romantic tropes, it's still a heartwarming and enjoyable read.

“ Loyally Luke” was such a fun and sweet read. This is the end of the Skymar series ( which I highly recommend to read the others first). Luke was hilarious as usual , along with Penelope and Izzy. I appreciated all the “Rocky” , “Lord of the Rings”, “Roman Holiday” and Hallmark references. I definitely feel this could be a movie idea for Hallmark haha. Ellie and Luke were so cute together. Their first time meeting was also quite funny. Definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a sweet book that will keep you smiling. I am ready to watch all the Hallmarks and “Princess Diaries” until I can find another sweet series like this one.


Thank you to netgalley for sending me a copy of this book. I was not required to write a review.

I have nothing to say except ... I LOVED THIS! I was so sad when it was over, and now, I have the biggest book hangover. Pepper Basham has a talent for writing amazing romcoms. She makes all my Hallmark dreams come true without being cheesy, and her characters are always three-dimensional with distinct personalities.

After adoring Positively, Penelope, I wasn't sure any book could beat it, but surprise! Loyally, Luke knocked my socks off. I loved it just as much as Positively, Penelope, and now I can't wait to get my hands on another book written by Pepper Basham.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Loyally Luke centers on the relationship between Luke Edgewood, a construction worker, and Duchess of Mara Elliana St. Clare. After reading the synopsis, I became really interested in this book.

Although I didn't read the first two novels in this series, I was still able to follow along and ended up enjoying it so much that I will now read the others. My favorite portions of the book are the texts that Luke and his sisters exchange. It was quite fun and very sweet to watch Luke fall in love with Ellie. I loved it.

I received an advanced copy of this book from the Author, NetGalley, and Thomas Nelson. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

DNF @ 25%

I tried to give this book a chance. There was so much of the story being told through text messages and randomly adding characters with no backstory. I understand that this is part of an interconnected series, but it being promoted as a standalone there needs to be more backstory involved. The characters just felt stagnant.

My thanks for the ARC goes to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson. I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

Genre: Romance, Sweet Romance, Proper Romance, Romcom, Christian Fiction
Spice Level: Kissing plus thinking of more in oblique terms
Christian Level: References praying and thoughts of God help mold their decisions
Format: Texting conversations are included, Dual POV

What a delightful and light-hearted series.

Finally—the grump—Luke gets his own story.

This is a story of opposites. Royalty vs Peasant, Black coffee vs Fancy-schmancy coffee, Rambo vs the Princess Diaries. Honesty vs Lies. And the author leans into these differences with complete awareness to tickle to reader even more.

LOYALLY, LUKE is a feel-good romance. It's the dream of impossible being true with many of romance readers' classic all time references and scenes. His sisters are vested in his happily ever after (supported with many pop culture references), but he doesn't think it's possible. Neither does his love interest.

The fun is watching how this all plays out.

I recommend this book!

Happy reading!

Everything I hoped of for Luke’s story! Luke has been my crispy book crush since book one and I just love him so much.

Each book in this series feature adorable banter, fantastic sibling interactions, and swoon-worthy romances.

I appreciate that Pepper has created characters that are so relatable and entertaining (and also nerdy)!

Loyally, Luke is the best contemporary romance books I've read this year! I've been waiting for this one to come out and it did not disappoint. If you have read and enjoyed Pepper Basham's other books in this series, "Authentically, Izzy" and "Positively, Penelope" you will love reading Luke's story as well. If you haven't read them, go pick them up then read them in order. They can be standalones but they definitely are best in order.

Luke is a humble man from Appalachia that grew up with 2 sisters and his cousin who is like a sister. They constantly surround him with wonderful romantic movie stories, so when he goes to Skymar (a fictional country made up by the author), he meets a woman that he describes to his family as "Grace Kelly". Little did he know that she was really the Princess Elliana, the youngest daughter of Skymar's king. Luke is not one for the spotlight but but after he has fallen for the girl - he finds out she's the princess.

If you love stories that fit major romantic tropes, check this one out. The author even weaves them into the story through Luke's youngest sister bringing them up, much to Luke's dismay. This book is written with some regular story but much of the dialogue is epistolary style and is in the form of text messages. You will laugh, cringe and jump for joy with this book!

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. If you want to know how honest this 5 star review is - I've already pre-ordered the book so it can be on my shelves and can't wait to re-read when it arrives.

Oh-My-Gosh, Oh-My-Gosh!!! I have been waiting for Luke's story since Ms. Basham started the Skymarian series, and she did not disappoint in fact it was better than I could've ever imagined!! Luke is so against romance, especially all the princessy-ness but once he meets Princess Ellie all bets are off!! Not only does she knock his socks off, but she also shows that princesses aren't all girly.
I love this book!!! Luke is one of my favorite heroes and I hope Ms. Basham continues this series. Izzy, Penelope, and Luke are such fun siblings and I am hoping this isn't the end of their stories.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Even better than Hallmark movie!! (And Rambo but don't tell Luke!)

Luke is in Skymar for a temporary job and espite his sister's insistence that he will find romance while there, he is firmly set against it. That is until he meets Ellie. Graceful, charming, and down-to-earth, he cannot stay away and falls for her more every time they are together.

Ellie knows she and Luke can never be together, but she enjoys having a genuine relationship with someone who doesn't know who she is. Despite him being off-limits though, she knows she is falling and falling fast. Which could only end in disaster. Because Hallmark movies are only make-believe, right?

What you'll love:
Dual POV
Royal romance
Hidden identity
Fake dating vibes
Off-limits romance
The flirting and banter
No miscommunication trope
Luke. In flannel. And a tux.
Sibling text thread
Pop culture references
Reward kisses
Ellie’s list
The perfectly perfect ending

Can I just say how absolutely refreshing it was to read a romance between two mature (as in behavior, not age) adults who actually act like adults? I mean, Luke was still unapologetically Luke - kinda grumpy, flannel-wearing, witty sarcastic with a heart of gold - but he is also straightforward. Their story is full of a lot of classic tropes but miscommunication wasn't one of them!

I was completely invested in the characters and could not figure out how they were going to get their happily ever after but Pepper must be a fairy godmother because she made it happen and it was perfect.

This series has my whole heart and I am now a Pepper fan for life!

I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.

Loved... Loved... Loved it! Absolutely perfect!

Picking up where we left off in Positive, Penelope, Loyally, Luke - as the name suggests - takes us on a romantically swoony journey as Luke's love story unfolds. And oh what a beaut!

“From your lips to the heavens" a phrase I first heard from my one of my ex colleagues. She always used to say "From your lips to God's ears." It has become one of my favourites through all the years.

The "I am just a girl..." quote got me in tears. It was so fitting, along with almost everything else. Loyally, Luke is beautifully written.

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

I just finished an amusing, but touching book by Pepper Basham called Loyally Luke. Luke is a flannel wearing outdoor type who likes working with his hands and has gone to Skymar to help repair some buildings. There he meets a beautiful woman who he compares with Grace Kelly. Now Luke is not looking for romance at all because he will be going back to North Carolina very soon. Also he is nothing like his cousin Penelope in that he has never seen a Hallmark movie that he liked. He fights the attraction that he feels for the "Grace Kelly" look alike. Little does he know who she really is. I hope that I have given you enough information so that you will put it on your TBR for May 2024. See you in Skymar. I thank NetGalley for this ARC and was under no obligation for a positive review. All opinions are my own.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

This was the first book I've read in this series. Whilst slow to start, I really enjoyed the characters as the story built and as the friendship grew.

Luke's such an authentic and genuine character and the setting in Skymar really added to the setting.

ok but why was this so cute,


I never read the anything from the series before, I will be going back and reading this series!


*Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.