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.

I had heard so much good stuff about this series so I had to pick this up, even though yes, I know that this is the third book but I can't pass up a royalty book.

I wish I could give it more stars but for me, this is a three-star read. Although it managed to pick up somewhere near the center/end of the book, the beginning moved slowly for me, too slowly for my liking. I found myself skipping whole paragraphs to get to the dialogue. However, it was a cute read so I'll give it a couple of stars for that.

Loyally, Luke is the MUCH anticipated conclusion to the Skymar series of epistolary style books of the Edgewood family. As soon as I was approved for this book, I made sure I had time to read it!

you 100% have to read this series in order. Each of them plays off the previous and you'd be soooo lost trying to jump in. You also have to fix your brain to know this is going to be a LOT of dialogue through text message style. Unlike the previous books, there weren't emails thrown in too. And a LOT more of just regular "book" style than the two previous.

I'll be honest. I think I liked the previous two books better than this one. (gasp) I loved Luke and his trying to keep himself focused on manly things. That made me snicker. And his love for the children made me swoon. Okay--I'll be fair. I think it's because it was written from a man's view and sometimes I forget how much of their mind is full of being attracted to women. Bwahahahahahah.

I really appreciated how Ellie was someone who was trying to overcome a nasty past and was search for redemption and restoration. Something I'm sure many would be familiar with in their own lives.

Honestly--Penelope was almost TOO much in this book. And I mean that kindly...LOL.

I also love how much this book made fun of Hallmark movie tropes. ;)

4 stars for this final book in the series.

ps. I do think Josephine needs to have her own story. Maybe a back-in-time sort of story. A novella even.

**I was given a complimentary ARC from the publishers and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions are 100% my own!

This book could or should be turned into a Hallmark movie! (Ssshh, don’t tell Luke!)
Wow, it was so delightful! I loved all the banter and fun moments with the siblings, but I also loved the wonderful surprises between Luke and Ellie. Oh, the tension and drama!
There were times I wanted to jump on a plane and find this small village and all the wonderful people in this community who protected and honored its royalty. It all sounded so enchanting!
I’ve decided that Luke actually is one of those “Hallmark heroes” and even though he tries to say he’s not a romantic type, he truly is one!
This book is mostly written as an Epistolary novel. If you’re not familiar with what that is, it’s where the story unfolds mostly through texts, emails, and phone calls by the characters. It’s not as much as the first book in this series, but it’s still a significant part and I’ve found that I LOVE it!
The banter and dialogue flow so smoothly and it brings life to each character. I could just hear their wit and relate to many of their struggles and joys.
Pepper Basham presented a charming tale that had depth and humor all wrapped up in the conversations these characters had. There were also bits of wonderful life lessons that deeply touched my soul.
I highly recommend you pick this book up for a delightful read. You just might find yourself dreaming of taking a trip across the ocean.
I was given this book by the publisher which did not influence my review in any way, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Reviewed for NetGalley:

Luke Edgewood travels to Skymar for renovation work, and unbeknownst to him, he begins working on the orphanage renovation with the vacationing princess, Aliana.

A cute, fun and light read.

ABsolutely charming and beautiful story about a princess. And a backwoods carpenter.
As Luke's sister loves to remind him, it sounds like a movie. (and boy does he hate hearing that!! ;) )
Luke agrees to do a remodel project on the island of Skymar, and befriends the project manager, Ellie.
(oops - maybe I should have mentioned...He had a bad first meeting with her at the very beginning of the book) They manage to overcome their terrible intro and go on to become friends.

It isn't until quite a bit later that Ellie finally tells him that she is actually the princess.
This is unfortunately, after their hearts are already rather invested.
I'm not sure how much I can say here without giving away anything. But, after all, it is a romance, and I think it's safe to say the ending is maybe a teeny bit predictable.
What was unpredictable was the path to arrive there. And this was SO much fun to read about.

Lots of spark and romance, angst, because there seemingly was no way for them to be a part of each other's lives.
Sigh.
Pepper Basham, you've done it again! Written such a lovely story. It makes me very sad to leave these delightful characters behind. I do believe this Skymar series is my new favorite of all your books.

I highly recommend!

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Loyally Luke is a third novel in a series about siblings and love. I’ve only read one of the other two books.

Luke is a flannel wearing man who works with his hands and watches a lot of “manly” movies. He’s likable enough but kind of one dimensional.

Ellie is a princess who’s looking for a partner to share her life with. Her opening in this book already wasn’t promising, and I had a tough time liking her character.

This book tried too hard to mimic Hallmark—and even references the movies many, many times. The story could have been cute, but there were so many scenes that dragged on. I just didn’t care about any of it outside of the orphans.

The texts that kept showing up take up space this book could have gone without. The style isn’t my favorite, and I found myself skipping them altogether.

The author has promise, and I hope to see new books outside of Skymar. Luke could be pretty funny, so I’d love to see more characters with his sense of humor.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for my honest review.

Loyally Luke is the 3rd book in a precious series about cousins/siblings. Luke has that gruff feel that reminds me a lot of Luke from Gilmore Girls. Unbeknownst to him, he starts falling for a princess.
Their story is a cure! A little cheesy at times with all of the comments about Hallmarks and tropes but it is what made the story enjoyable! Cheesy isn't always bad. Sometimes it is exactly what is needed. I laughed a lot and look forward to the possible side stories that may come!

LUKE. Oh my gosh. I LOVEDDDD this book. I have so many thoughts.

I already loved the first two in the series but Luke has been undeniably my favorite. It's a little meta with all the talk of tropes and Hallmark romance and such but it so worked for me. Luke is AMAZING, of course. Ellie was such a compelling character and I would have loved even a little more from her perspective just because I'm greedy and would want to be immersed in this book for as long as possible.

At only 20% in, I was smiling like crazy with the chemistry and dynamic between Luke and Ellie. The previous books in the series relied much more heavily on email and text communication for quite a bit of the book. This one has much less of that - and for me, that worked very well and kept a quick pace.

This is the fourth Pepper Basham novel I've read and she's quickly becoming a MUST read author. She writes characters so well. They are likeable, relatable, realistic, and multidimensional. I love how the whole princess-trope was written - it worked SO well here and I think it would be pretty hard to write that in a compelling way.

LOVED their meetcute. LOVED the banter. Loved the side characters. Plot pace was great. I stayed up late grinning in the dark reading this on my kindle. Laughed out loud about them talking about their accents together (and also really want to listen to this when I can on audio). (I listened to the audio of Positively, Penelope and the narration is AMAZING so I used those voices in my head while I read this lol).

If anything, I just wanted MORE. I literally want to read about these characters continuously. I need a novella about Josie (is it friends to more? that's what I feel like it would be for her!).

Anyway this is the most disjointed review and I'll have to rewrite it for GR and IG but for here, I just want to say that this was a SOLID 5 star book and I HIGHLY recommend.

Recommended as Christian fiction, Christian romance (light mentions of God, devotions, and prayer), clean romance