I simply adore Madison Wright's books!!!!
I fell in love with Fontana Ridge, and Finley and Grey, in "Off the Beaten Path" so I was beyond excited to get this ARC! Finely and Grey are so completely gone for each other, their love story is one of my absolute favorites. My heart is with Grey throughout this entire story as he finally gets his chance to love Finley the way he's always longed to. And Finley is my main squeeze! I relate so deeply to her and what she wants from life. I loved seeing her be loved so fully and unconditionally by Grey, not only because Grey has been wanting to forever, but because its the kind of love Finley has longed for and deserved forever. Their overwhelming comfort, joy, humor, and love in each other makes this one of my top favorite books, right in line with "Off the Beaten Path."
I was also enamored with seeing Wren, Holden, and June living their happily ever after!!! The setting, the characters, the story-- all of it was absolutely beautiful, completely captivating, and wholly loving in every possible way.
thank you so much for the arc!!!!

Wahhh I don't even know where to begin with this.

I won't lie, at first I thought this was just going to be heavy on the cheesy cringe side and I rolled my eyes a few times with the amount of overly repeated analogies within the first two chapters...But the more I read on, the more I fell deeply for these characters.

I assumed this was going to be just a silly little fake dating romance where the girl just wants to make her ex jealous or needed to prove she was worthy of love. But, you know what they say about assuming. (Definitely made and ass out of me.)

31 yr old Finley is a hopeless romantic, all her life she's wanted one thing. To settle down and live her small town romance dream with the charming husband, the quaint home with a white picket fence, and the children to fill it with. But those dreams are ripped from her when her boyfriend of two years abruptly ends things one week before her brothers wedding. Heartbroken and lonely she gets absolutely smashed at said wedding, when on the brink of embarrassment her brothers hot fireman best friend Grey swoops in. Ensuring she gets home safe, Finley asks him to stay. And little does she know that Grey is hoping this will be the catalyst to change the dynamic of their relationship forever.

It doesn't. Seven months later and everything has remained the absolute same between them. That is, until Finley's ex waltzes into her flower shop to let her know that he is getting married. And when he makes a comment about her not causing a scene she does the only thing she can think of and says she's fine because she has found someone. In walks Grey, commence the fake dating yada yada yada you know how it goes. Or at least so I thought.

What I was not expecting was the family dynamic between Grey and his parents. This backstory of his character and the chosen family he found not only within Finley's family over the years but with the fire department was one that I really admired coming from a similar dynamic myself. I really felt like the dialogue between our two leads was authentic and admirable. Their exchanges were banter filled and felt natural like they really knew one another for years. The way they continuously were a pillar for each other to achieve their own goals was utterly beautiful. We have a mix of supportive characters that really feel like a village and makes you crave having people like that in your own life. (I would also love to mention that I really appreciated the fact that we completely avoided that overly done trope of "You're not allowed to date my sister". Holden is perfectly aware that his younger sister is a grown ass woman capable of making her own decisions.)

I was incredibly moved after reading the Author's note touching on the topic of her miscarriage amidst writing this book and how she wove details from her own life and loss into it without making it the focus of the story. It explains how so much emotion could be felt throughout the book. As a mama who's also been through those dark times I can only imagine how hard yet healing putting a piece of your heart on paper like this was.

I could go on about how much I simply adored this story but I think you should experience it for yourself! For the lovers of small town romances who aren't looking for heavy spice but more of that romance based off characters connections emotionally this one you won't regret.

🌼 Brother's Best Friend
🌼 Fake Dating
🌼 Small Town Romance
🌼 Found Family
🌼 It's Always Been You

4.5⭐️

I loved Off the Beaten Path so I have been highly anticipating the release of Only in Your Dreams and it did not disappoint! Finley’s boyfriend of 2 years broke up with her because he couldn’t imagine ever getting married, but months later he shows up at her work to tell her that he is engaged. Finley ends up roping her older brother’s best friend Grey into pretending to be her fake boyfriend, but she doesn’t realize that Grey has been secretly in love with her for 15 years.

This was such an adorable small town romance! Grey is a top tier book boyfriend. He is so sweet and attentive, and I loved how he was so supportive of Finley s dreams. This book had me smiling from ear to ear, and I loved every second of it. I highly recommend this series if you love small town romance!

What to expect:
🌸 Small Town Romance
🌸 Brother’s Best Friend
🌸 Fake Dating
🌸 He Falls First
🌸 Closed Door

Thank you to Madison Wright and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book has a lovely premise and I did like the story. But the arc I was given had a dark grey background with black font and so I found it unbelievably hard to read. I’m sure I would’ve enjoyed this book more if I had a different edition where I could easily read the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I am SOLD on Madison and her writing from here on out. She is definitely on my top FIVE which is hard to come by, but she is so deserving! This book had me laughing out LOUD and also blushing. Also, who doesn’t love a brother’s best friend trope? Fin + Grey were like reading all of my favorite rom com movie’s in one. I ate this up and finished in under 24 hours bc it’s truly that perfect. If you haven’t read her books, you’re missing out!! ✨🤍🥹 I will now be binging the rest of them.

Thank you NetGalley, Madison and Victory Editing for this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review 🫶🏻

4.5 stars!!!

The second book in the "The Mountains are Calling" was just as excellent as the first!

The small town of Fontana Ridge is such a lovely backdrop to some of the sweetest, coziest and most romantic stories.

Only in Your Dreams has some of the best tropes:
- small town romance
- brother's best friend
- banter and bickering as flirting
- he falls first
- "it's always been you", and YEARS of pining in secret
- fake dating
- SECRET TATTOO

The romance was sweet, they had insane chemistry and the tension was delicious!! Grey, my tender and soft-hearted man.. I love you. Such a walking green flag of a man, who is supportive, understanding and honestly damn near perfect! He takes such care with Finley, and even when it pains him, he is by her side, as her friend whenever she needs it.

This book was just packed with emotion and I ate up every word. I loved Finley and Grey so so much!

Just when I thought Madison couldn’t top Wren and Holden, Grey and Finley came sneaking up on me.

Mad’s books perfectly encapsulate the sweet, wholesome, feel-good romance every hopeless romantic dreams of. OIYD is no different, in fact, I feel like she hits a new level.

Grey is so hopelessly gone for Finley from page one (and even before😉), which has you begging for time to speed up for him to tell her, while also having you hoping time slows down just to listen to him gush about her a little more

Finley is sunshine personified, the most perfect example of sweet, small-town charm. The way she loves every person so wholeheartedly, wearing her heart on her sleeve to show she cares, it’s not hard at all to see why Grey fell for her as quickly as he did.

And all the aspects of this book that make it the absolutely perfect romcom that it is… the tattoo?? the rodeo?? the trip to Maine?? the epilogue?? I binged the last 90 pages last night and now I’m so so sad that it’s over. I can’t wait to read it a million times over again.

Thank you Madison and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC

Only in Your Dreams takes the reader to a lovely, small, mountain town where Finley and Gray are dancing around each other but never seeing the opposite in true light. With a little bit of all the best tropes (brother’s best friends, fake dating, he falls first), it’s a joy for the reader to experience their love story. I was so excited to receive this early arc from NetGalley and Madison Wright! Going back to Fontana Ridge was a delight and I truly hope we get more of the townspeople’s stories. Can we also talk about how gorgeous this cover is? Definitely judge a book by its cover on this one because it is just as lovely on the inside as it is on the outside. There is some light swearing and heavy making out involved in the story.

✨ARC REVIEW✨

It's no surprise that I loved this seeing as I really loved Off the Beaten Path. As soon as I saw the opportunity to read this, I ran. Not even realizing this was part of the series, the cover absolutely captivated me and the blurb convinced me further.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book. I am a sucker for brother's best friend and the fact that this is Holden's best friend is even better. Holden in the ultimate grump but knowing he has a friend like Grey just melts my heart.

Finley is a ray of sunshine and I genuinely loved her character. She has such relatable and realistic thoughts and feelings. I found myself relating a lot to her insecurities and general thoughts about certain things. Because she's so raw and vulnerable, she felt more real. I also loved her personality beyond the doubts. She's just an adorable person who has a lot of love to give.

Grey is a charming mush and I just absolutely ate him up. I really think this book could have just been written about all things Grey and I would have devoured it. He's such a kind hearted, sweet soul who just wants to be loved. I really wanted to just hug the crap out of this man the whole time. He was a wonderful character and I really loved him.

I was thoroughly entertained by these two. I absolutely loved watching their friendship turn into that romantic love. They've always loved each other but not like this. This love was beautifully written. They're just so cute and wholesome and you can't help but fall in love with them. Whether they fake dated or not, you knew it was inevitable that they would end up together. They just fit. Their chemistry was fun and adorable. I loved their banter and their digs. They bantered in a flirty way and I really loved it.

I really enjoyed that even though there wasn't a 3rd act breakup, there was still some unsure thoughts and doubts that added to the story. Finley didn't want him to give things up just for her but Grey doesn't want to give her up and it's beautiful.

I had a fun time reading this. I was entertained. I got some good chuckles in and this story felt so cozy and cute. I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THE BOOKSTORE plot. And let's just call it the "book riddles" at the very end. So adorable, so "raising standards for all men out there".

I absolutely loved the poppy flower references and the secret tattoo. It just added to the cuteness to it all.

I definitely recommend reading book one first just because it feels right to do so but regardless, this can very much be read as a standalone. You get appearances by Wren and Holden - not enough to spoil anything but enough to give you a taste of their story.

If you've read anything by Madison, you know how cute her books are. If you haven't...welcome...here's a really cute romance book.

Shoutout to Madison for her author's note. Absolutely bittersweet and had be tearing up. You're a rockstar.

Thank you so much to Madison Wright and NetGalley for the arc copy!!

*will be posting on Goodreads, Instagram, and Amazon on release day

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Gray Sutton & Finley Blankenship
- brothers best friend
- Childhood crushes & secret pinning
- He falls first
- Secret tattoos
- Fake dating (that becomes very real)
- Found family & supportive community
- Thoughtful gifts 🥹🥰
- Surprise trips

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Book 2 in The Mountains Are Calling Series - I don’t even know where to start because this book was so much for me. It sucked me in. It made me laugh. It made me cry. It reminded me it’s good and okay to dream. In this book, you’ll find chemistry that will blow you away. Character development that’s deep with struggles that are very human. Friends and community that truly prove it takes a village. Most importantly, what it looks like to show up for the people you love in big and small ways.

The MCs have sarcastic banter and insane chemistry that is clear from the very first scene. The MCs are so intentional, especially Gray. The can both see each other so clearly when they other is struggling. Sometimes their own insecurities get in the way, but for the most part, both MCs provide steady, consistent comfort and support to one another. There is meaning written all over their actions, gifts, and words to one another. From the poppies and the color of the flowers, to the books collected, surprise trips, family dinners, and taking care of blistered feet. Gray and Fin show up for each other.

They also have so much fun together and keep one another on their toes. I mean talk about a first kiss!! That first kiss is the stuff of early 2000s romcom dreams. 🤭 I was hooked from the very first chapter and couldn’t put this book down! I need to read book one ASAP.

p.s. the author’s note and heart behind this book was evident with every thoroughly thought out detail. I can see your heart poured into the book Madison and I’m grateful for the story you created 💕 it helped me in my hard (a different hard) too.

This is a closed door romcom, with implied intimacy between a married couple in the epilogue. Emotions/thoughts are the focus of the scene with minimal details of any actions. There is mild cursing throughout the book and passionate, descriptive makeouts. There is mentions of drinking and getting drunk throughout the book.

**Thank you so much to Madison for letting me read this ARC via Netgalley. I received a complimentary copy. No positive review was required. All thoughts are my own.**

Songs:
“Ocean eyes” by Billie Eilish
“Taste” by Sabrina Carpenter
“She used to be mine” by Sara Bareilles
“Friend” by Benson Boone
“Shameless” by Camilla Cabello

OMG Grey 💔💔💔
He is literally a heartthrob. I can't even deal with it.
I won't lie I love a brothers best friend trope, and this has all of it.
Finley, dear finley. Please look up and see what's infront of you!
I love how Grey was like an adopted member of the family, which made his relationship with Finley all the more exciting!
Loved this book. Well done!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I'm quite literally a goner for our hero Grey. THIS MAN. He's been in love with his best friend's sister for 15 years, has a secret tattoo just for her, bakes her brownies, buys her books at garage sales so she can stock up for her future bookstore. All👏the👏green👏flags. Meanwhile he has one of the most tortured souls of any mmcs I've ever read. IM RUINED. 🥺🥺

Finley was also a spectacular mfc. I related to many of her insecurities, but I also just loved how much love she put out into the world. Both her and Grey had beautiful character growth, and I sobbed during the epilogue. Like a freaking baby ya'll. I'm obsessed with them and their dreamy romance. 😭💝

Now I need to go read Wren and Holden's story asap bc what lovely supporting characters 🥹

✨️Tropes✨️
💐Brother’s best friend
🎀Firefighter MMC
💐Florist MFC
🎀Small town
💐Fake dating
🎀Found family
💐He falls first
🎀a lil angst
💐clean romance

i absolutely loved this!!! omg!!! this is was so sweet, and fast paced! i loved everything about this! fake dating is my absolute favorite trope, and this delivered!!!!! we love a man down bad.

if you like:
🌷 brothers best friend
🌷 small town romance
🌷 fake dating
🌷 found family
🌷 childhood friends to lovers
🌷 a man down incredibly bad
🌷 banter!
then then this one is for you!!!

thank you so much to madison wright, netgalley, and the publishers for the arc of only in your dreams!

“I’m so damn gone for her that I’ll take even that little slice if it’s all she’ll ever give me.”

Madison never fails to make me a sobbing mess and she’s done it again. Only in Your Dreams is tender, sweet, funny, and full of hope. I could’ve posted the full 20 image limit with the number of quotes I have highlighted.

✨Finley is lighthearted and vulnerable. After being dumped by her the guy she thought was her forever, she fears that she’ll never be enough. I think we’ve all had moments where we feel this way. I loved watching her character develop. She spontaneously decides to fake date Grey and he’s nothing but happy about it. She can’t stop her childhood crush from roaring back.

✨Grey. Grey. Grey. I am in a puddle just saying that. He is a firefighter and is struggling with trying to figure out what he wants to do with this life. He has always been in love with Finley, but she’s his best friend’s sister. He doesn’t have the best relationship with his family, and Holden has always been family to him. When Finley slips that she said they were dating, he can only hope there is a chance for something more.

“I feel alone,” I whisper
“I’m here. I’m not going anywhere.”

✨Finley and Grey have a pure love for each other. Even just as friends, they knew they could count on each other. There were so many swoon worthy moments between them. He takes care of her multiple times. She sticks up for him. I loved that Grey would help remind Fin just how special she was. Ugh I just love them.

“She looks like every dream I’ve ever had, and it makes my throat tight. I want to wake up like this every single morning for the rest of my life.”

Only in Your Dreams has:
💜 Brother’s best friend
🚒 Firefighter
💐 Florist
🧢 “Sweetheart.”
🍫 Small town
💛 Fake dating
🎡 Found family
📚 He takes care of her
💙 He falls first

Ps, it releases on September 27th!

Pps, if you loved Holden and Wren from Off the Beaten Path, they’re in this one as well. I’m loving the found family trope and getting to see snippets of the characters in each book.

Thank you so much @authormadisonwright and Victory Editing for the ARC! 🫶🏼

Oh gosh, this was a gorgeous, gorgeous read!

Only in Your Dreams is swoon-worthy, from start to finish, it's made of the stuff you dream of in romance: a healthy, tender, heart-warming love story, two incredible leads with wonderful, evolving personal arcs, and a backdrop filled with an eclectic cast of characters and settings. I had such a good time!

Finely, oh Finley! I felt reflected in her character. It hurt to see her insecurities, her fear of not being enough. It's such a relatable feeling-- a relatable fear. It cripples her, but what I love about this vulnerability is seeing how she fights back at it throughout her journey. It's the type of arc that will have you hollering and crying all at once as you see her climb that mountain. Love you, Finley!

Grey. My Grey. Ahhh, the greenest of green flags. Love him forever!
I loved every single second in his POV-- I loved seeing how much he loves Finley, how smitten, in love, and forever dreaming he was of her. It was so pure, so romantic, and so endgame.
If you're looking for your next book boyfriend, look no further-- Grey is your man! And mine! And Finley's! Get in line, folks!

The romance between the two comes together so fabulously-- it's fake dating trope but it feels different because you know one half is in it for real, and this is a chance they won't let go of. This is a chance to make those dreams to come. There's something at stake from the onset and I held my breath all the way through out. My heart was thump-thump-thumping, and it burst into rainbows, and stars, and soooo many swoons! This was an incredibly well crafted love story.

And shout out to the epilogue! Thank you Madison Wright for giving us a true epilogue, not a "few days later" epilogue, but years later! YES! I just about cried. It was so perfect-- so fitting of the title (and all its callbacks). It was warm blanket to cuddle with, a warm smile to light you up, a warm hug to nestle in.

It's the type of ending you, well...dream of.

If you love romance that ignites the heart on fire and brings on the dreamy sighs and swoons-- be sure to pick up Only in Your Dreams. You're going to love it!

Thank you to NetGalley and for this complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily.

I absolutely loved this book! Madison Wright you have definitely been added to my favorites author list! I could relate to Finley so much and what she was going through. I loved how they weaved Grey into the story and without giving too much away how they become each other savior throughout the book! It was such a beautiful book. Cover is gorgeous and storyline was fast paced and enjoyable. You wanted to keep reading to find out what would happen. Loved the flower store aspect as well. Perfect romantic book to curl up with especially if you’re in a reading slump. Would also make a cute movie as well!!

4 stars

This was super sweet.
I adore childhood friends to lovers, and these two were the cutest thing I've ever read.
Finley was great eventho. I wish she was less... let's just say I'm so happy that, by the way, she stood up for herself with the people that took advantage of her.
Grey... that man is the greenest flag ever. Cinnamon rolls through and through. I adored him. He made me tear up more than once.
The overall story was sweet, and I'm happy how they both help each other grow and be stronger individuals.
I love MW writing, and this was just as amazing as her other books.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Adorable and sweet! This reminded me of a Sarah Adams book. Its a closed door romance, and heads up it is also book two in an interconnected but sort of standalone series.

Full of brother's best friend and 'he falls first' goodness, Only In Your Dreams is a perfectly cozy small town romance for anyone looking for a light read. I had a great time reading it as well as book one, and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a charming book to put them in a good mood.

ONLY IN YOUR DREAMS by Madison Wright ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is an easy romcom with two very likable main characters! Watching them open up and fall in love was satisfying and fun. Overall, there’s not really any conflict to resolve, and I think I predicted the entire book in the first quarter. Quick and fun, but not overly memorable.

Grey has been in love with his best friend’s younger sister, Finley, for years. He’s come to terms with the fact that she will never see him that way though. When Grey and Finley end up fake dating for her ex’s wedding, Finley starts to see him in a different light.

(Part of a series, can be read stand alone)

Pub. Date: September 27, 2024.

Perfect if you like:
•Brothers best friend.
•Fake dating.
•Likable main characters.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Mood: 🌮🍩

Small town romance, brother’s best friend, fake dating, he falls first, and he has a secret tattoo. I highly recommend reading this book if you like any of these things.