I loved this book!
Right from the start the story grabbed my attention.
Callie is refreshingly independent and I loved the way she took charge, knew what she wanted, and also learned how to accept help.
Tanner, oh Tanner, what a wonderful wonderful man. Tanner is a super hardworking, protective, and probably one of the most generous, and thoughtful MMCs I’ve read.
The romance was so, well, romantic! Think - the recreated dinner cruise scene in The Parent Trap or the Staten Island scenes in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. At least that’s the type of romance that comes to mind when thinking about the romance in this story. Oh and in case you’re curious, there isn’t much spice but don’t you worry, you’re still treated to what I thought was the perfect amount of steam.
I’d be remiss not to mention how much I honestly loved every single character (except Sutton, *cue middle finger*). Each person had a wonderful personality and really added to the story.
Let Me Be The One isn’t just a romantic love story, but one of growth and found family that was utterly heartwarming.
I cannot wait for book 2!

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing me with this ARC in exchange for a review. All thoughts and options are my own.

I didn’t just want to read this book; I want to be Callie. Not only is there a hot romance brewing but I would read this book for the critters alone. Blu is the best! It is a different approach to the high school love where one is ‘unworthy’ and the other ‘untouchable’. My favorite part is how Ms. Foster handled Dirk and Lang’s characters in the book. I am looking for the button to maximize the stars for this book.

I have been a huge fan of Lori Foster for years! Each book, each story she writes, she makes magic. Let Me Be the One is no exception. Lori Foster has delivered another romance classic. This is a second chance story that builds up throughout the story. Callie and Tanner have great chemistry and you can't help but route for them. Lori Foster has done a wonderful job bringing all the characters to life. I highly recommend this book!

This was such a delightful book! I enjoyed everything about it.
I finished in one evening because I enjoyed it so much.
Callie and Tanner were wonderful in getting to know! I loved their chemistry.
My favorite characters were the animals especially Blu. He was awesome.
There was enough mystery to keep me turning the pages. Family is everything even when not expected.
I didn't want this beautiful 2nd chance story to end.
The way Foster described the setting made me feel like I was there.
5 stars for a job well done and for a fun read! I highly recommend it.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Let Me Be the One is a story of courage, perseverance, and second chances for Callie and Tanner. It is the first book of Lori Foster’s new serIes, Family Ties. As the name suggests, it is also about family, both biological and found families. It is heartwarming with a sweet romance. And to add to the appeal for me, there are some wonderful animals involved, especially Tanner’s dog, Blu. I am looking forward to the next book of the series!

Another great book by Lori Foster! Let Me Be the One is the first book in her new series, Family Ties.
This book drew me in from the very beginning! I read it in record time because I just could not put it down!
Tanner Patrick and Callie McCallahan both grew up in Hoker, a small town in Kentucky. Callie grew up in a wealthy family unlike Tanner who grew up in an abusive household. After graduation Callie went off to college, but Tanner remained in Hoker.
Unexpected circumstances occurred that brought Callie back to Hoker in search of a simpler life and discovering what she truly wanted out of life.
Callie had recently found out that her uncle had left her his house in Hoker. Callie and her cousin, Glory, arrived at the house and decided to go exploring in the woods. That is where they encountered Tanner, who happened to be their neighbor. Callie did not remember Tanner from high school, but he remembered her! The story gets very interesting from here!
Let Me Be the One is a story of strength, courage, family, love, faith, and hope! I really felt like I was living in the story!
I cannot wait to read the next story in this series! Lori's books have never disappointed me!

What a heartwarming book!I loved Callie and Tanner. They are both caring and lovable characters. There was angst and mystery. Callie found herself in a lot of humorous calamities. The writing is wonderful. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

What an incredible start to a new series!! Loved Callie & Tanner (& Blu 🐾 of course)!! All the secondary characters in the book are wonderful too & I’m so looking forward to their books. In this entertaining, funny, heartwarming small town romance Callie moves back to her hometown after inheriting her uncle’s house & meets her neighbor Tanner and the sparks fly between them. He’s the complete opposite of her cheating fiancé and she’s so much more than his high school crush. This book is an absolute pleasure to read, you won’t want to put it down. I have never been disappointed by this author and she’s proven once again why she is one of my all time favorites!! I highly recommend this book, you will love it.

Tanner knew Callie in high school, but she didn’t know he existed. Imagine his surprise when she walks back into his life and unknowingly shoots down the dream he had to buy the farm next door, which now belongs to her. In spite of that, Tanner is still drawn to her and the two grow closer. A heartwarming, emotional story about healing, moving on, second chances, family, helping others, new beginnings and more.

I loved this story! Looking forward to the next book in the series.

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

What an amazingly sweet story!! Callie is the town princess and Tanner is the boy from the wrong side of the tracks who crushed on her in high school.

Callie has followed her parent’s wishes for most her life. When she finds herself engaged to a man she doesn’t love to meld the two households, she forces herself to go with the flow until she leaves a party early and finds him in a coat closet a bit preoccupied. Done with doing what is expected of her and ready to live her life for herself, she heads to the house her uncle left her to start over.

Tanner wants to live his life in peace, he has earned it with how he grew up. He just wants to work his land and take care of his loved ones. When Callie moves in next door, he is in for the ride of his life because he can’t just leave her without help. The house she has been given is not fit to live in and she has no idea how to take care of the animals she suddenly finds herself in charge of.

Callie’s zest for life and upbeat attitude given her dire situation can’t help but affect Tanner even though he tries his best to keep his distance. Keeping his distance is made even harder when the girl of his dreams suddenly lets him know in no uncertain terms that she is attracted and is more than willing to a no strings affair. What’s a guy to do?

What an amazing story!! The secondary characters are hilarious! The goats and the noises they make and how they freak Callie out is so funny to me. I love that Callie stands by Tanner no matter the rumors flying around about Tanner’s past. Everything about this story was top notch!!

*I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader copy of this book.*

This first book in the series is a sweet and touching story about two individuals who on the outside seem extremely different, but in reality, are very much alike.
Years ago Callie McCallahan lived in Hoker with her wealthy family. She was the popular pretty girl . When she inherits her uncle’s home in Hoker , KY , she decides it’s exactly what she needs. Especially after she catches her fiance with his pants down leading her to cancel their wedding.
Tanner Patrick, a protector as an adult, was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks who crushed on her from afar. After a childhood no child should experience , Addie took him in. Nowadays he helps kids and owns a tree farm.
When Callie moves next door, to the farm he wanted to buy, his life is turned upside down.
Will these two get a chance of finding true love? Will Callie discover the true meaning of happiness? Will Tanner realize he is good enough for Callie?
A lovely story about second chances, family and life in a small town.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Canary Street Press. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Let Me Be the One is the perfect title for this classic romance. Callie is attracted to Tanner for the first time but Tanner has had a secret crush on Callie since high school. They both realize true beauty comes from within. Add in a cast of endearing characters and this series is off to a tremendous start. Let this book be the one you don't miss!

Callie is a very smart lady. She leaves her ex and started a new life away from her family and friends. She thrives in ways that surprised her. It surprised a lot of people.
Tanner doesn't think that his new neighbor would last long and has great ideas for her land when she finally realizes that it's too much for her. Surprised him to realize that she is made of stronger stuff.
The challenges that Callie has along the way made for a comical book. And the people that she is able to rely on grows with each chapter it seems. I enjoyed reading, Let Me Be the One, very much.

This is a heartwarming romance. It was an easy read about two people getting beyond their pasts to make a better future. It’s about second chances, building independence, and what really makes a family. There is tension, a bit of mystery, and some misunderstandings. But overall, it is a touching feel-good and emotional story, with an entire cast of characters who came together for each other. I look forward to book 2 in this new series.

I loved this story of Callie and Tanner. It has richly developed characters and a deep sense of community among Tanner's family. To read this book is to become a part of that family. You can almost feel like you are sitting down at the table with them.

Addie is one of my favorite characters. As the head of Tanner's family, she is a symbol of hope, loyalty, love and family. She is strong and she loves fiercely. She never gets tired of helping people and making a difference in their lives.

I love Blu. This German Shepherd will quickly capture your heart and you will be looking to your side expecting that loyal pup to be right there with you as the story moves forward.

Excellent writing and strong character development. This author evokes emotions easily with her lovable characters. She had my heart the moment Blu entered the book and if you are a dog lover with a soft spot for German Shepherds this one will definitely be a book you want to pick up! I can't wait to see what the other books in the series will have in store for us.

I really enjoyed Callie and Tanners story in this new series from Lori Foster.
Callie is set on finding her own path, away from her parents influence and pressure. She inherits her late uncles home and property back in her hometown of Hoker and feels like this is the opportunity she needs. Does she know anything about home renovation, tending chichen and goats, or life on a farm? Nope, but she's willing to learn.
Tanner has harbored a crush from a distance for Callie from their childhood. A boy from the stereotypical wrong side of the tracks would never stand a chance with the "princess", so he never acted on it, or even spoke with her.
Now, as neighbors, their paths collide. Callie is open, caring, and very attracted to Tanner. And while Tanner thinks she will fail, give up, and leave, he can't help the building attraction to Callie. Their heart to heart conversations really made this book for me.

Secondary characters are a great supplement to the story, giving us a real sense of the community here. There is plenty of too good to be true, but I'm happy to suspend reality for a few hours of enjoyment :)
Spicy times were fairly mild and supplemented the story well.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the e-ARC in exchange for my review. I look forward to the next in this new series!

Callie and Tanner's story is one of young unrequited love on Tanner's part finally being able to flourish when Callie and Tanner are adults. The story is wonderful and shows good things happen when people stand up for what is right.

I always love it when I get a chance to read an arc of the first book in a new series. It’s like I’m starting a journey that I know will encompass several books, all of which will depend on the excitement of the first book, and when the story is interesting and catches my attention right at the start I am pleased! This is the case with Let Me Be The One. Callie and Tanner become neighbors when Callie inherits her uncles’s farm next door to Tanner’s family business. Romance follows, but there are also some interesting events that kept me reading until the end of the story! Now I’m going to be looking forward to some of the other characters’ stories in the books that will surely follow. Thank you NetGalley for the chance to review this honestly in exchange for the advance copy of this book.

Callie McCallahan & Tanner Patrick came from different backgrounds. She’s the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in small town Hoker,KY. He’s the son of the abusive town drunk & because of his dad,he’s often made fun of. At the age of 13 his dad is murdered & he’s taken in & raised by a loving lady named Addie. Callie moves away & after a failed engagement,she comes back 10 years later hoping for a fresh start. She moves into a house she inherites from her uncle when he passed. The house just so happens to be right next door to Tanner,who she can’t recall ever meeting,however she was his high school crush. If you’re into small town romance,with great characters (yes,even the not so savory ones) then you’ll love this book. It releases on 4-1-25

I really enjoyed this book. It was heartwarming and romantic. I loved the dog in this book. I liked how protective he was. It makes me want to get a dog myself someday. It also was an easy read, I finished it in a day. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.