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Hashtag #7
#Bae
B EFORE A NYONE E LSE The Hashtag Series #8 Happily-ever-after. That's what happens when you get married. Right? Turns out sparkly rings, cake and a fantastic wedding do not automatically grant you that, not even when it's all you truly want. I'm even starting to doubt the bottomless, unconditional love I share with the man I married will be enough. I can't have happily ever after, know why? Because I can't give Romeo what he truly wants. I've tried. So hard. I won't be happy unless he is and something is missing. Some one . Paparazzi are in my face. The flashing cameras and prying eyes are everywhere. My secret is getting harder to hide, and I know the second the scoop is dished the grip I have on the fraying rope of that happily ever after will snap right in my face. In our face. I can't let that happen. No matter what. Because with or without a happy ending, Romeo comes B efore A nyone E lse.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published September 16, 2016
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Cambria Hebert
99 books5,616 followersCambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than fifty titles. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair.
Besides writing, Cambria loves a pumpkin spice latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching K drama until her eyes won’t stay open. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chihuahuas (the real bosses of the house).
Cambria has written in many genres, including new adult, sports romance, male/male romance, sci-fi, thriller, suspense, contemporary romance, and young adult. Many of her titles have been translated into foreign languages and have been the recipients of multiple awards.
Awards Cambria has received include:
Author of the Year 2016 (UtopiaCon2016)
The Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Series of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)
#Nerd: Best Contemporary Book Cover of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)
Romeo from the Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Lead (UtopiaCon 2015)
#Nerd: Top 50 Summer Reads (Buzzfeed.com 2015)
The Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Series of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)
#NERD Book Trailer: Best Book Trailer of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)
#Nerd Book Trailer: Top 50 Most Cinematic Book Trailers of All Time (film-14.com)
#Nerd: Book Most Wanted to be Adapted to Screen: (2018)
Amnesia: Mystery Book of the Year (2018)
Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC.
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Besides writing, Cambria loves a pumpkin spice latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching K drama until her eyes won’t stay open. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chihuahuas (the real bosses of the house).
Cambria has written in many genres, including new adult, sports romance, male/male romance, sci-fi, thriller, suspense, contemporary romance, and young adult. Many of her titles have been translated into foreign languages and have been the recipients of multiple awards.
Awards Cambria has received include:
Author of the Year 2016 (UtopiaCon2016)
The Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Series of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)
#Nerd: Best Contemporary Book Cover of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)
Romeo from the Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Lead (UtopiaCon 2015)
#Nerd: Top 50 Summer Reads (Buzzfeed.com 2015)
The Hashtag Series: Best Contemporary Series of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)
#NERD Book Trailer: Best Book Trailer of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)
#Nerd Book Trailer: Top 50 Most Cinematic Book Trailers of All Time (film-14.com)
#Nerd: Book Most Wanted to be Adapted to Screen: (2018)
Amnesia: Mystery Book of the Year (2018)
Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC.
You can find out more about Cambria and her titles by visiting her website:
http://www.cambriahebert.com
Email: cambriahebert@rocketmail.com
Facebook: http://smarturl.co/CambriaHebertFanpage
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cambriahebert
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/cambriahebert/p...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cambriahebert
GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/amazoncambria
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November 25, 2021
Too lazy to review every single book in this series, so I'm just going to review this whole series in one go:
Let's get the bad out of the way first:
➣ the titles, just no
➣ the covers, yikes
➣ these books were published in the 2015 era and it shows. The tropes are very stereotypical and it's really nothing inventive
➣ VERY OTT DRAMA!!! Name me some kind of book drama and this series has it from OW drama to parent drama to very persistent villain drama to pregnancy drama. This series has e v e r y t h i n g. Personally, as eye-rolling as the drama was at times, it wasn't too bad for me since it was kind of entertaining. So it was eh, but also lol 🥴
What worked for me:
➣ I was looking for a book with a shy heroine + player Hero + bet/dare trope and the first book #Nerd had exactly all that. Very typical tropes, but it was exactly what I'm looking for. It didn't hurt that while Romeo (H of the first few books) was very protective & possessive of Rimmel (h).
➣ the found family between Rimmel, Romeo, Ivy, B, Trent & Drew <3 i love all the relationships they formed with each other so cute 🥺
➣ after reading 7+ books about these characters it's hard to not get at least a little attached to these characters, it felt like I watched these people grow up and thrive and I'm feeling very proud of them 😌
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HASHTAG SERIES
#1 #Nerd – 3.5 stars
#2 #Hater – 3.75 stars
#3 #Player – 3.25 stars
#4 #Selfie – 2.5 stars
#5 #Poser – 2.5 stars
#6 #Heart – 3.75 stars
#6.5 #Holiday – 3 stars
#7 #Bae – 3.25 stars
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Let's get the bad out of the way first:
➣ the titles, just no
➣ the covers, yikes
➣ these books were published in the 2015 era and it shows. The tropes are very stereotypical and it's really nothing inventive
➣ VERY OTT DRAMA!!! Name me some kind of book drama and this series has it from OW drama to parent drama to very persistent villain drama to pregnancy drama. This series has e v e r y t h i n g. Personally, as eye-rolling as the drama was at times, it wasn't too bad for me since it was kind of entertaining. So it was eh, but also lol 🥴
What worked for me:
➣ I was looking for a book with a shy heroine + player Hero + bet/dare trope and the first book #Nerd had exactly all that. Very typical tropes, but it was exactly what I'm looking for. It didn't hurt that while Romeo (H of the first few books) was very protective & possessive of Rimmel (h).
➣ the found family between Rimmel, Romeo, Ivy, B, Trent & Drew <3 i love all the relationships they formed with each other so cute 🥺
➣ after reading 7+ books about these characters it's hard to not get at least a little attached to these characters, it felt like I watched these people grow up and thrive and I'm feeling very proud of them 😌
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HASHTAG SERIES
#1 #Nerd – 3.5 stars
#2 #Hater – 3.75 stars
#3 #Player – 3.25 stars
#4 #Selfie – 2.5 stars
#5 #Poser – 2.5 stars
#6 #Heart – 3.75 stars
#6.5 #Holiday – 3 stars
#7 #Bae – 3.25 stars
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December 16, 2016
The moment I heard Cambria Hebert was going to write another book in the Hashtag series, I squealed and fangirled so hard it's a miracle I didn't have an ictus.
There are few authors have me so hyped up. Cambria is one of them. Especially if the couple featured is my absolute favorite in the series and one of my top favorite in general. Romeo and Rimmel are amazing together. He's so sweet, caring, protective and yet totally alpha, while Rimmel has the biggest of hearts, is nerdy, awkward and adorkable. What I love about them as a couple is that you never question the love they feel for each other, it's so encompassing and powerful. They would lay their lives down for the other in the blink of an eye if need be, and they're just so supportive, especially Romeo in this book. He's like the ultimate book boyfriend. The one you'd bring with you on a deserted island, so to speak.
Before starting to read, I expected, as the author said in the note at the end of the book, happiness, happiness, happiness. Well, this book isn't unicorns and rainbows 100% and I loved it even more because of it. The nothing-going-wrong policy can work with novellas, but in a full-length novels you need a plot, you need things going the way you hadn't expected.
This book was the perfect balance between internal and external factors testing the MCs, with a heavier stress on the external side (which is something I always prefer), not being a major fan of angst.
The book is told by both MC's POVs and you can feel their love for the other seeping through every word. Also, Hebert's style is pretty awesome on its own, and fun too. So it's not a cheesy novel about two people in love wanting a kid. No. It's more than that.
And let's not forget the whole #family. This is some major source of brownie point, in my opinion. There's something I adore in series and it's when you get to see the characters of all the books together. Well, the characters of the hashtag series are all a big family. Really, they call each other sisters and brothers even if they're not blood-related. It will not make much sense if you haven't read the series but after going through all they had to go through, seeing them like this made my heart soar, and ache because I too want to be part of that family, too.
Plus, seeing Breaden and his baby daughter Nova together... awww, I'm a melt puddle on the floor.
To conclude, this book was the perfect conclusion to an already incredible series.
-We get to see the whole gang living together, and also standing up for each other in times of need.
-We get a healthy dose of heart-squeeze and feelings.
-A swoony hero that is still my n.1 book boyfriend.
-Enough cuteness to kill a kitten dressed as a bunny.
-Amazing, fun style.
-Incredible chemistry between the MCs and outstanding interactions between all the family members.
-A plot that stands on its own.
-Did I already name Romeo? Yeah, well, never mind.
-Romeo
-Romeo
-Romeo.
On a side note, I'd like to say that the #Bae (acronym for Before Anyone Else for those who like me didn't know) is referred to the MCs and how they'd put the other one first even before any eventual baby. I may sound like a heartless bitch when I say it, but when I read it I thought: "Finally!". Too many times I've read books in which once there's a baby in the picture, the MCs' relationship gets on the backburner. So yeah, I thoroughly enjoyed the focus on them as a couple.
Where to find me:
There are few authors have me so hyped up. Cambria is one of them. Especially if the couple featured is my absolute favorite in the series and one of my top favorite in general. Romeo and Rimmel are amazing together. He's so sweet, caring, protective and yet totally alpha, while Rimmel has the biggest of hearts, is nerdy, awkward and adorkable. What I love about them as a couple is that you never question the love they feel for each other, it's so encompassing and powerful. They would lay their lives down for the other in the blink of an eye if need be, and they're just so supportive, especially Romeo in this book. He's like the ultimate book boyfriend. The one you'd bring with you on a deserted island, so to speak.
Before starting to read, I expected, as the author said in the note at the end of the book, happiness, happiness, happiness. Well, this book isn't unicorns and rainbows 100% and I loved it even more because of it. The nothing-going-wrong policy can work with novellas, but in a full-length novels you need a plot, you need things going the way you hadn't expected.
This book was the perfect balance between internal and external factors testing the MCs, with a heavier stress on the external side (which is something I always prefer), not being a major fan of angst.
I heard once that if your lady was in a mood, the best course of action was to throw chocolate at her and back away. I wasn’t backing away from Rimmel. I’d rather take the heat of her anger and be at her side. But chocolate might be a good idea.
The book is told by both MC's POVs and you can feel their love for the other seeping through every word. Also, Hebert's style is pretty awesome on its own, and fun too. So it's not a cheesy novel about two people in love wanting a kid. No. It's more than that.
And let's not forget the whole #family. This is some major source of brownie point, in my opinion. There's something I adore in series and it's when you get to see the characters of all the books together. Well, the characters of the hashtag series are all a big family. Really, they call each other sisters and brothers even if they're not blood-related. It will not make much sense if you haven't read the series but after going through all they had to go through, seeing them like this made my heart soar, and ache because I too want to be part of that family, too.
Plus, seeing Breaden and his baby daughter Nova together... awww, I'm a melt puddle on the floor.
“Da-dadadadada,” she part cried, part babbled.
“All right now,” he said soft, and I imagined him reaching into her crib to pull her into his arms. “Tell Daddy what’s going on.”
Of course the baby said nothing.
“Gonna make me guess? You women are all the same. Always wanting us men to read your minds,” he muttered, but affection was heavy in his voice. It was a little heart-melting for such a big, rough, and sometimes hotheaded man to turn into such a big ball of mush when faced with a little dark-haired girl. “I’m just gonna get right to the daddy duties. C’mon, then. You can help.” He went on. “Let’s check the closet first.”
To conclude, this book was the perfect conclusion to an already incredible series.
-We get to see the whole gang living together, and also standing up for each other in times of need.
-We get a healthy dose of heart-squeeze and feelings.
-A swoony hero that is still my n.1 book boyfriend.
-Enough cuteness to kill a kitten dressed as a bunny.
-Amazing, fun style.
-Incredible chemistry between the MCs and outstanding interactions between all the family members.
-A plot that stands on its own.
-Did I already name Romeo? Yeah, well, never mind.
-Romeo
-Romeo
-Romeo.
On a side note, I'd like to say that the #Bae (acronym for Before Anyone Else for those who like me didn't know) is referred to the MCs and how they'd put the other one first even before any eventual baby. I may sound like a heartless bitch when I say it, but when I read it I thought: "Finally!". Too many times I've read books in which once there's a baby in the picture, the MCs' relationship gets on the backburner. So yeah, I thoroughly enjoyed the focus on them as a couple.
Where to find me:
October 16, 2016
4,5 Emotional Stars.
*If you haven’t read the previous books, there might be small spoilers.*
This fourth and final book on Rimmel and Romeo’s story starts a while after their marriage in “Heart”. Everything is great between them until tragedy strikes and suddenly they find themselves trying to hold on the other and breathing at the same time, being in the public eye doesn’t make their lives easier. Romeo is trying his best to protect his wife and making everything better, but he’ll soon understand that in order to help someone, they need time to heal and help themselves first.
I once said that I could read forever about Romeo and Rimmel and wouldn’t be tired of it. This book proved me right.
It was funny, it was emotional and it was absolutely heartwarming in the same way this couple got us used to in the previous books. Although I’m disappointed that it didn’t have a epilogue set further in the future, after all this is the last book, I was very happy with the way it ended and it was definitely a deserved ending for this sweet couple. I’m sad to see them go, but I definitely loved the ride.
Rating: 4,5 Stars.
Steam: Some hot moments.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
*If you haven’t read the previous books, there might be small spoilers.*
This fourth and final book on Rimmel and Romeo’s story starts a while after their marriage in “Heart”. Everything is great between them until tragedy strikes and suddenly they find themselves trying to hold on the other and breathing at the same time, being in the public eye doesn’t make their lives easier. Romeo is trying his best to protect his wife and making everything better, but he’ll soon understand that in order to help someone, they need time to heal and help themselves first.
I once said that I could read forever about Romeo and Rimmel and wouldn’t be tired of it. This book proved me right.
It was funny, it was emotional and it was absolutely heartwarming in the same way this couple got us used to in the previous books. Although I’m disappointed that it didn’t have a epilogue set further in the future, after all this is the last book, I was very happy with the way it ended and it was definitely a deserved ending for this sweet couple. I’m sad to see them go, but I definitely loved the ride.
Rating: 4,5 Stars.
Steam: Some hot moments.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
July 21, 2018
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Done. For real now. I hope.*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
Apparently the final book wasn't the final book after all. I felt deceived. I didn't actually want more of Roman ‘Romeo’ Anderson and Rimmel Hudson. I didn't care to get more of their story. Sure, it's cute to see their love and all that, but the book in general aren't all that. It would've been something different if the book wasn't all about grief and accepting that sometimes things are out of your control, but when it's only about that, I get bored. Just like with Braeden ‘B’ James Walker and Ivy Forrester's pregnancy, you don't really get to see their journey as pregnant, you just see that they are pregnant then the baby is born. The book was preticable and yeah, boring. Though it did had its sad moments. Losing a child is pain I can't relate to, though I can relate to losing family as I lost my brother. Overall the only thing I was excited to see was Andrew ‘Drew’ Wayne Forrester and his person Trent ‘T’ Mask. I seriously hope we get another book with them!
Here’s the thing: when you back a wounded dog into a corner, it’s going to come out fighting.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (New Adult) Contemporary Romance.
Series: - Series, Book Seven.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Roman ‘Romeo’ Anderson.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Yes.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Not sure
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 2 stars.
October 16, 2016
5 -- #PerfectFamily #RomeoAndRimmelForever -- stars
This book was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It brought tears to my eyes one moment and the next it put a big smile on my face. It had a few twists that I didn’t expect at all. I loved every second I spend reading this book, just like with every other book in this series. #Bae is my favorite book of the Hashtag series and the perfect conclusion of the series.
Romeo is absolutely perfect! I must admit that I didn’t like him very much at the beginning of #Nerd. He was arrogant and cocky back then, but he has changed so much. The more he liked Rimmel, the more I fell in love with him. I felt harder for him with each book, until I thought that I couldn’t love him more. That was until I read this book. He showed a vulnerable side in this book and that made me love him even more. Romeo is without a doubt one of my favorite bookboyfriends ever. He is an alpha male. He is caring, loving, protective and strong. I knew that he would be an amazing dad one day.
Rimmel is amazing! I loved her from the moment I met her in #Nerd. She is so adorable and believable. She is the perfect woman for Romeo. She is sweet, caring, strong and clumsy. She is also very protective over her family. Rimmel loves animals as much as Romeo loves football.
Romeo and Rimmel couldn’t be more opposites, but they work perfectly. They belong together. I love them together so much! The love between them can’t be measured. They would do everything for each other. For Romeo (Rimmel) there isn’t another person more important than Rimmel (Romeo). They put each other first. Always. They can’t imagine a world without the other one in it. It’s true love. A love that is worth every fight and struggle, because it only made them stronger and they will always have each other.
I loved that the other members of the family also appeared sometimes, but not too much. The focus of this book was on Romeo and Rimmel’s relationship and the start of their own little family. Ivy, Braeden, Drew and Trent are amazing and so supportive. They always have each other’s back.
The Hashtag series will always be one of my favorite series, because of Romeo and Rimmel. I will definitely reread this series in the future and still love it. I don’t think I will ever get enough of Rimmel and Romeo, but I loved the ending of this book. It’s the happily ever after they both deserve. I won’t mind books about the children of this series, because I get to see everybody again.
This book was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It brought tears to my eyes one moment and the next it put a big smile on my face. It had a few twists that I didn’t expect at all. I loved every second I spend reading this book, just like with every other book in this series. #Bae is my favorite book of the Hashtag series and the perfect conclusion of the series.
Romeo is absolutely perfect! I must admit that I didn’t like him very much at the beginning of #Nerd. He was arrogant and cocky back then, but he has changed so much. The more he liked Rimmel, the more I fell in love with him. I felt harder for him with each book, until I thought that I couldn’t love him more. That was until I read this book. He showed a vulnerable side in this book and that made me love him even more. Romeo is without a doubt one of my favorite bookboyfriends ever. He is an alpha male. He is caring, loving, protective and strong. I knew that he would be an amazing dad one day.
Rimmel is amazing! I loved her from the moment I met her in #Nerd. She is so adorable and believable. She is the perfect woman for Romeo. She is sweet, caring, strong and clumsy. She is also very protective over her family. Rimmel loves animals as much as Romeo loves football.
Romeo and Rimmel couldn’t be more opposites, but they work perfectly. They belong together. I love them together so much! The love between them can’t be measured. They would do everything for each other. For Romeo (Rimmel) there isn’t another person more important than Rimmel (Romeo). They put each other first. Always. They can’t imagine a world without the other one in it. It’s true love. A love that is worth every fight and struggle, because it only made them stronger and they will always have each other.
I loved that the other members of the family also appeared sometimes, but not too much. The focus of this book was on Romeo and Rimmel’s relationship and the start of their own little family. Ivy, Braeden, Drew and Trent are amazing and so supportive. They always have each other’s back.
The Hashtag series will always be one of my favorite series, because of Romeo and Rimmel. I will definitely reread this series in the future and still love it. I don’t think I will ever get enough of Rimmel and Romeo, but I loved the ending of this book. It’s the happily ever after they both deserve. I won’t mind books about the children of this series, because I get to see everybody again.
February 6, 2017
I am known for reading series out of order and in this case, I had already read the Gearshark series and the first books of this series, so I figured why the hell not.
I skipped a whole bunch of books in between, but it didn't matter, because this book was about Romeo and Rimmel. It was heartbreaking and sweet at the same time. I really enjoyed reading it.
I still have to read Ivy and B's books, but since Ivy isn't really a favorite of mine, I'm not sure when I will get to it. I do love B though....so I will get to them eventually ;)
I skipped a whole bunch of books in between, but it didn't matter, because this book was about Romeo and Rimmel. It was heartbreaking and sweet at the same time. I really enjoyed reading it.
I still have to read Ivy and B's books, but since Ivy isn't really a favorite of mine, I'm not sure when I will get to it. I do love B though....so I will get to them eventually ;)
September 11, 2018
I have been putting off this book for a long time, why well I kinda of figured if I didn’t read it…then the series wasn’t over.
I loved #Nerd. So Rimmel and Romeo were my favorite couple in the series. I love the rest of the couples don’t get me wrong but there is just a place in my heart that belongs to Rimmel and Rome.
This book is a perfect way to end the series without it ending. I loved it.
Even if I hate the word “bae” thank goodness you can get over that part fast. ;)
Rimmel goes through a lot of ups and downs in this book but there are all of these constant in her life. Romeo, and the gang they are really a family and they all stick together when one is hurting they all pitch in to make it as easy as possible on that one person.
I lovvvved how Romeo was just so Romeo. He was possessive and protective and just plain perfect for everything Rimmel needed.
I am glad I took the chance and read this book, even if it took me a long time to get the courage to do it.
The Hashtag Series is awesome I recommend it to anyone.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
November 18, 2016
4 "we will always be #family" stars
With a bitter sweet sigh, i am proclaiming this conclusion #series more than worthy!
Romeo and Rimmel will forever be in my eyes a couple that exceeded the #nerd and #quarterback labelling...
they were so much more...through out all the pain and misfortune they dealt with, they still found love, passion, devotion...inspite of it all...
they survived it, they grew stronger, they belong to each other, and they put each other...
before anything else
before anyone else
Beautiful ending.
*sigh*
October 10, 2019
Loved it. Definitely my favorite book in the series. I love Romeo and Rimmel. In the 1st book I didn't particularly like Romeo but he has turned into such a fantastic hero. He is so devoted, protective and crazy about Rimmel. Highly recommend for fans of this series.
HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any couple separation
Heat Level: Medium
Angst Level: Medium (but on the low side of medium)
HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any couple separation
Heat Level: Medium
Angst Level: Medium (but on the low side of medium)
September 18, 2016
A perfect end. The drama, the sorrow, the love. Its all there and its beautiful. And sad. There were tears. Full review to come
September 19, 2016
3.5 Not enough happiness stars....
To say this was a much wanted and highly anticipated book is an understatement. Since Cambria ended the Christmas Novella with Rim stating that she was ready to start trying for a child everyone has been begging for this book. Side note - who the hell ends a series like that?? Who doesn't give their anchor characters a complete HEA??
Anyways, I digress but I do have some rants and will get to them at the end of this review. When this book was announced I was bouncing in my seat with excitement. Who doesn't want a baby for Rome and Rim?? Well...then the synopsis came out and I started scratching my head. It sounded good but confusing as it didn't really seem very happy.
The first thing I did on Friday was download the book and dive in...again...a BABY FOR ROME AND RIM!!! It all started off beautifully. Rome stole my heart once again when he was talking to their pickle. It was what I wanted for them...well then @ 4%...
From that point on until the end of chapter 25 (there are only 29 Chapters and an extremely lacking epilogue in the book...) there is soo very little happiness for one of my favorite couples. Rim is put through the wringer by the press. She's afraid to leave the compound, stopped going to Rome's football games. Has to have someone with her anytime she is outside of the compound. Her family members are being offered obscene amounts of money for the "inside" story. And sadly, having panic/anxiety attacks in her own house. It was hit after hit for this couple.
Finally after 25 chapters of heartache, betrayal, and pain Rome and Rim find some happiness. The problem I had with is that we only get to experience that happiness with them for 4 chapters. Another problem I had was right after she delivered (95%) while the baby is only minutes old Braeden and Ivy announce they are pregnant again. We end up having to share their happiness with someone else...they can't even get a moment to themselves. SMH
Overall, the story was good but like I said...not nearly enough happiness for a couple who deserves it. However, one of the best parts of the story, besides the baby, is that we got the old Braeden back. He was the BBFL again (I felt he lost a lot of that in his book...). He helped make this book tolerable.
Now...to my rant section:
1) The compound. Seriously..are we five? Is there a reason that Braeden and Ivy can't have a separate house? I don't care if its 10,000 feet. Everyone needs some privacy. Plus, Rim was dealing and because they all lived together she had no where to go to be away from another child. FYI - that panic/anxiety attack I mention..she had it at Nova's birthday b/c she was having trouble dealing with her emotions. She had said attack in her closet because she had no where else to go as they all live at the compound...together!!
2) Ivy, Ivy, Ivy (in the tone of Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!!). OMFG! Every single time she was mentioned in this book it was how put together and beautiful she was. Seriouly...can we please have Rim stop feeling like she's less because of how perfect Ivy is? I will be the first to admit that I don't like Ivy - never did, and I never saw or wanted her with Braeden.
3) Blue..WTH? Its not a name...its a color. It doesn't work for Jay Z and Beyonce and it doesn't work here.
3) The epilogue we got was not nearly good enough. The only glimpse we got to see into the future was the fact that Brae and Ivy had a son and him and Blue started a bromance like Rome and Brae had...
To say this was a much wanted and highly anticipated book is an understatement. Since Cambria ended the Christmas Novella with Rim stating that she was ready to start trying for a child everyone has been begging for this book. Side note - who the hell ends a series like that?? Who doesn't give their anchor characters a complete HEA??
Anyways, I digress but I do have some rants and will get to them at the end of this review. When this book was announced I was bouncing in my seat with excitement. Who doesn't want a baby for Rome and Rim?? Well...then the synopsis came out and I started scratching my head. It sounded good but confusing as it didn't really seem very happy.
The first thing I did on Friday was download the book and dive in...again...a BABY FOR ROME AND RIM!!! It all started off beautifully. Rome stole my heart once again when he was talking to their pickle. It was what I wanted for them...well then @ 4%...
From that point on until the end of chapter 25 (there are only 29 Chapters and an extremely lacking epilogue in the book...) there is soo very little happiness for one of my favorite couples. Rim is put through the wringer by the press. She's afraid to leave the compound, stopped going to Rome's football games. Has to have someone with her anytime she is outside of the compound. Her family members are being offered obscene amounts of money for the "inside" story. And sadly, having panic/anxiety attacks in her own house. It was hit after hit for this couple.
Finally after 25 chapters of heartache, betrayal, and pain Rome and Rim find some happiness. The problem I had with is that we only get to experience that happiness with them for 4 chapters. Another problem I had was right after she delivered (95%) while the baby is only minutes old Braeden and Ivy announce they are pregnant again. We end up having to share their happiness with someone else...they can't even get a moment to themselves. SMH
Overall, the story was good but like I said...not nearly enough happiness for a couple who deserves it. However, one of the best parts of the story, besides the baby, is that we got the old Braeden back. He was the BBFL again (I felt he lost a lot of that in his book...). He helped make this book tolerable.
Now...to my rant section:
1) The compound. Seriously..are we five? Is there a reason that Braeden and Ivy can't have a separate house? I don't care if its 10,000 feet. Everyone needs some privacy. Plus, Rim was dealing and because they all lived together she had no where to go to be away from another child. FYI - that panic/anxiety attack I mention..she had it at Nova's birthday b/c she was having trouble dealing with her emotions. She had said attack in her closet because she had no where else to go as they all live at the compound...together!!
2) Ivy, Ivy, Ivy (in the tone of Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!!). OMFG! Every single time she was mentioned in this book it was how put together and beautiful she was. Seriouly...can we please have Rim stop feeling like she's less because of how perfect Ivy is? I will be the first to admit that I don't like Ivy - never did, and I never saw or wanted her with Braeden.
3) Blue..WTH? Its not a name...its a color. It doesn't work for Jay Z and Beyonce and it doesn't work here.
3) The epilogue we got was not nearly good enough. The only glimpse we got to see into the future was the fact that Brae and Ivy had a son and him and Blue started a bromance like Rome and Brae had...
November 29, 2016
5 #BaeForever STARS
I have so many emotions right now, finishing this series is one hard thing for me, especially when you have spend reading about this amazing characters for over 6 books.
Being totally honest, I was pretty sure I wasn’t gonna read this book. I read some reviews and got scared that this would ruin the whole series for me, I know, somehow I became the stupid one that believes rummors (I hope Romeo and the fam don’t hate me too much for that).
This book turned up to be more than I expected, one of my favorite ones and exactly what I needed to say goodbye to this characters and this beautiful story. I even had tears at the last pages, I can´t imagine not reading this books and Im so thankful they got into my life somehow, thankful for Cambria Hebert for this precious gifts.
To say that this book was a walk in the park would be an understatement. It was filled with tragedy and heartbreak, all that made me feel so much for Rimmel and Romeo. I felt like both of them had waves of endless things thrown at them and it was hard to see how they would come out from it. We got back to just Romeo and Rimmel’s POV, something I wasn’t that thrilled because my favorites characters are Braeden and Ivy, but I’ve always loved Romeo and Rim too, and this book made me love them even more.
So our favorite couple is back, or more likely, they are trying to move forward. After the one tragedy that changes their lives, Rimmel is still full with guilt, anxiety and sadness that makes it impossible to move forward. And it obviously doesn’t help when the media and the paparazzi are hell-bent on getting all your secrets and invade your life. It was hard to watch Rim blame herself for the miscarriage, it was even harder watch her try to keep this “I’m fine” façade in front of everyone when she was clearly suffering. Seriously, those panic attacks left me with so much longing to hug her tight. But, one thing that we all know about this girl is that she is a strong one. Yes, she felt scared and sad and guilty, but she never stopped giving love to the people surrounding her, she never stopped taking care of others and is that perseverance that got her through those dark times.
Romeo, as always, is the fierce protector, the one rock that supports Rimmel and does anything to give her happiness. Even if he was going through hard stuff himself, he always made sure Rimm was first priority, that is just how much he loves her, and she needed all that love. He is such an amazing character, I´ve always loved his alpha ways in the way he takes care of family and how loyal he is. This guy deffinitely deserves an award for fierce protector.
The way they came together and lay down their fears, feelings and guilt, just made them stronger as a couple. Their love is certainly a thing that would conquer anything.
I loved the whole family, Braeden, Ivy, Trent and Drew; also Nova being cute doing anything and the pets. I enjoyed having Braeden be such a big brother for Rimm (BBFL), the new closer relationship with Trent that Rimm developed and Drew being protective as always. I missed having more Ivy and Rimmel scenes to be honest, I understand why there aren´t many, but I really wished to see more of my girls together. Also, Valerie and Rimmel´s development was gold, I think it played out perfectly and I´m happy that Rimmel had someone to talk to when she was feeling down about something she didn´t know how to share.
In the end, I could stay hours talking how much I loved this book, or this series if I´m being honest. The Hashtag series has always been one of my favorites and saying goodbye is hard, but Cambria Hebert did such a great job with everything, from characters to the story and the end of all of it. Especially the characters, I fell in love with all of them and their struggles and dreams, their desires and personalities. Thanks Romeo, Rimmel, Ivy, Braeden, Drew and Trent for being amazing. I can honestly say I had the time of my life reading this books, and I finish them with tears, but with my heart full and warm. I guess it feels like a goodbye, but is not the end when this characters will always live in the piece of my heart they stole.
If you haven´t read this book yet (or any of this books), stop what you are doing and get into this crazy roller coaster, you won´t regret it.
#ThisSeriesSlayed
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WE ARE GONNA HAVE A 7TH BOOK!!!!
So I just stumbled upon this news and I basically screamed of happiness. Im so excited for more of this series (especially Ivy and Braeden bc they are my faves). It says that it should be published this year in the fall, which is not that far away!!! Thanks Cambria Hebert for giving us more of this, #LoveYou.
If there was one thing I’d learned over the past few years, it was life wasn’t easy. In fact, at times, it was f*cking brutal. Family was supposed to be the exception. Family was supposed to make life easier. It wasn’t always that way.
Guess that’s why the six of us formed our own family. A family by choice and out of loyalty.
I have so many emotions right now, finishing this series is one hard thing for me, especially when you have spend reading about this amazing characters for over 6 books.
Being totally honest, I was pretty sure I wasn’t gonna read this book. I read some reviews and got scared that this would ruin the whole series for me, I know, somehow I became the stupid one that believes rummors (I hope Romeo and the fam don’t hate me too much for that).
This book turned up to be more than I expected, one of my favorite ones and exactly what I needed to say goodbye to this characters and this beautiful story. I even had tears at the last pages, I can´t imagine not reading this books and Im so thankful they got into my life somehow, thankful for Cambria Hebert for this precious gifts.
To say that this book was a walk in the park would be an understatement. It was filled with tragedy and heartbreak, all that made me feel so much for Rimmel and Romeo. I felt like both of them had waves of endless things thrown at them and it was hard to see how they would come out from it. We got back to just Romeo and Rimmel’s POV, something I wasn’t that thrilled because my favorites characters are Braeden and Ivy, but I’ve always loved Romeo and Rim too, and this book made me love them even more.
"All I expect is for you to breathe."
So our favorite couple is back, or more likely, they are trying to move forward. After the one tragedy that changes their lives, Rimmel is still full with guilt, anxiety and sadness that makes it impossible to move forward. And it obviously doesn’t help when the media and the paparazzi are hell-bent on getting all your secrets and invade your life. It was hard to watch Rim blame herself for the miscarriage, it was even harder watch her try to keep this “I’m fine” façade in front of everyone when she was clearly suffering. Seriously, those panic attacks left me with so much longing to hug her tight. But, one thing that we all know about this girl is that she is a strong one. Yes, she felt scared and sad and guilty, but she never stopped giving love to the people surrounding her, she never stopped taking care of others and is that perseverance that got her through those dark times.
Romeo, as always, is the fierce protector, the one rock that supports Rimmel and does anything to give her happiness. Even if he was going through hard stuff himself, he always made sure Rimm was first priority, that is just how much he loves her, and she needed all that love. He is such an amazing character, I´ve always loved his alpha ways in the way he takes care of family and how loyal he is. This guy deffinitely deserves an award for fierce protector.
The way they came together and lay down their fears, feelings and guilt, just made them stronger as a couple. Their love is certainly a thing that would conquer anything.
"I finally accepted the fact I was really struggling today, and with that acceptance, it became a little easier to breathe.”
I loved the whole family, Braeden, Ivy, Trent and Drew; also Nova being cute doing anything and the pets. I enjoyed having Braeden be such a big brother for Rimm (BBFL), the new closer relationship with Trent that Rimm developed and Drew being protective as always. I missed having more Ivy and Rimmel scenes to be honest, I understand why there aren´t many, but I really wished to see more of my girls together. Also, Valerie and Rimmel´s development was gold, I think it played out perfectly and I´m happy that Rimmel had someone to talk to when she was feeling down about something she didn´t know how to share.
In the end, I could stay hours talking how much I loved this book, or this series if I´m being honest. The Hashtag series has always been one of my favorites and saying goodbye is hard, but Cambria Hebert did such a great job with everything, from characters to the story and the end of all of it. Especially the characters, I fell in love with all of them and their struggles and dreams, their desires and personalities. Thanks Romeo, Rimmel, Ivy, Braeden, Drew and Trent for being amazing. I can honestly say I had the time of my life reading this books, and I finish them with tears, but with my heart full and warm. I guess it feels like a goodbye, but is not the end when this characters will always live in the piece of my heart they stole.
If you haven´t read this book yet (or any of this books), stop what you are doing and get into this crazy roller coaster, you won´t regret it.
#ThisSeriesSlayed
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WE ARE GONNA HAVE A 7TH BOOK!!!!
So I just stumbled upon this news and I basically screamed of happiness. Im so excited for more of this series (especially Ivy and Braeden bc they are my faves). It says that it should be published this year in the fall, which is not that far away!!! Thanks Cambria Hebert for giving us more of this, #LoveYou.
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September 8, 2016Another #Rommel (yup, that's officially what I'm naming their ship) book? OMFG YASS! CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS!
March 22, 2017
This was the perfect ending for a perfect series!
I know I was complaining about the first book and I know I said I only continue reading, because it's on KU.
But with the second book I fell totally and irrevocably in love with Rimmel and Romeo and with every other book I fell even deeper. Now I'm debating with myself, if I should buy the series, to own it forever.
Romeo was the perfect book-boyfriend. I think I need to get a divorce, because my husband can't live up to my expectations anymore! (Nah I'm just kidding- about the divorce-not about not reaching Romeo's level-nobody can).
I loved how confident Rimmel had become. She was a fierce little fighter.
Most of all I loved their love for each other. There was a lot of drama in their way, but never between them both.
#before anybody else
I just wished, that we would be able to see more of R&R in the future. To see their family growing....so a little novella aka
a veeeery long epilogue would be nice
*waving to Mrs Hebert*!
By the way, Cambria Hebert did an excellent job. Every book was special in it's own way and it never felt like a re-run of another book before.
Oh and the idea of the pictures of R&R was awesome. It was great to see them brought to life. I really gonna miss them.
I know I was complaining about the first book and I know I said I only continue reading, because it's on KU.
But with the second book I fell totally and irrevocably in love with Rimmel and Romeo and with every other book I fell even deeper. Now I'm debating with myself, if I should buy the series, to own it forever.
Romeo was the perfect book-boyfriend. I think I need to get a divorce, because my husband can't live up to my expectations anymore! (Nah I'm just kidding- about the divorce-not about not reaching Romeo's level-nobody can).
I loved how confident Rimmel had become. She was a fierce little fighter.
Most of all I loved their love for each other. There was a lot of drama in their way, but never between them both.
#before anybody else
I just wished, that we would be able to see more of R&R in the future. To see their family growing....so a little novella aka
a veeeery long epilogue would be nice
*waving to Mrs Hebert*!
By the way, Cambria Hebert did an excellent job. Every book was special in it's own way and it never felt like a re-run of another book before.
Oh and the idea of the pictures of R&R was awesome. It was great to see them brought to life. I really gonna miss them.
October 9, 2016
Release Date: September 16, 2016
Series: Hashtag series #7 (read in order)
Genre: New Adult Romance
:: 4.5 Pretty Little Stars ::
What a perfect ending to one of my favorite series ever! While it certainly had its share of drama and up’s and down’s I find myself very satisfied with the overall story and series as a whole. In this particular one, we get to witness Romeo and Rimmel as they try and become parents. Some parts are extremely sad and emotional (which makes the story very real for some) and others are as beautiful as ever. The gang is also there with the couple every step of the way, and seeing how their friendships have turned into family is amazing. Cambria Hebert certainly outdid herself with this series and ending it this way and while I am sad to see if go I do look forward to seeing what she comes up with in the future. So, have you read this series yet? If not, you really should! It’s really amazing in every single way.
Series: Hashtag series #7 (read in order)
Genre: New Adult Romance
:: 4.5 Pretty Little Stars ::
What a perfect ending to one of my favorite series ever! While it certainly had its share of drama and up’s and down’s I find myself very satisfied with the overall story and series as a whole. In this particular one, we get to witness Romeo and Rimmel as they try and become parents. Some parts are extremely sad and emotional (which makes the story very real for some) and others are as beautiful as ever. The gang is also there with the couple every step of the way, and seeing how their friendships have turned into family is amazing. Cambria Hebert certainly outdid herself with this series and ending it this way and while I am sad to see if go I do look forward to seeing what she comes up with in the future. So, have you read this series yet? If not, you really should! It’s really amazing in every single way.
September 20, 2016
I'm a fucking mess right now.
This book ripped me open.
It might be the 2nd book in my entire life that has hit me to within my very core.
Why? You ask, it's because this book hit very close to home for me. I was up until 4am last night and only go to 50% of the book. By the halfway point I was a complete and blubbering mess.
My hubby not understanding why I was sobbing so uncontrollably over a book. And when I explained it to him, he understood why. He proceeded to do what he could to comfort me.
He reminded me why I was his #BAE.
I finally cried myself to sleep knowing that I couldn't continue to read the rest of the book at this point.
1. Because it was 4am.
2. Because I was mentally drained and emotionally exhausted from having cried until my throat was dry and my body was shaking
I woke up this morning with the intent to pick up and finish the book. I went to grab my kindle and immediately began sobbing all over again. For at least three hours I cried while my husband slept beside me. I talked to a a few friends who would understand why this book left me raw and feeling a little broken.
My husband got up and proceeded to be annoying as all fucking hell. He refused to console me. Why because he knew, he knew I would continue to dwell. He knew what I needed to continue my day. He was my strength. Again he reminded me why I was his #BAE.
So finally I picked up the book, my throat tight and emotions still running high. I picked up the book and continued to read and what I read helped me, it helped me see that what I have with my husband, my best friend, my #BAE will always be more then enough for me. It helped me see that I have a life full of love.
It helped remind me how strong I am. It helped heal me.
And I think that when the time comes when I am feeling lost, hopeless, inadequate I will pick up this book to remind me I am anything but those things.
This was more to me then just a book.
This book ripped me open.
It might be the 2nd book in my entire life that has hit me to within my very core.
Why? You ask, it's because this book hit very close to home for me. I was up until 4am last night and only go to 50% of the book. By the halfway point I was a complete and blubbering mess.
My hubby not understanding why I was sobbing so uncontrollably over a book. And when I explained it to him, he understood why. He proceeded to do what he could to comfort me.
He reminded me why I was his #BAE.
I finally cried myself to sleep knowing that I couldn't continue to read the rest of the book at this point.
1. Because it was 4am.
2. Because I was mentally drained and emotionally exhausted from having cried until my throat was dry and my body was shaking
I woke up this morning with the intent to pick up and finish the book. I went to grab my kindle and immediately began sobbing all over again. For at least three hours I cried while my husband slept beside me. I talked to a a few friends who would understand why this book left me raw and feeling a little broken.
My husband got up and proceeded to be annoying as all fucking hell. He refused to console me. Why because he knew, he knew I would continue to dwell. He knew what I needed to continue my day. He was my strength. Again he reminded me why I was his #BAE.
So finally I picked up the book, my throat tight and emotions still running high. I picked up the book and continued to read and what I read helped me, it helped me see that what I have with my husband, my best friend, my #BAE will always be more then enough for me. It helped me see that I have a life full of love.
It helped remind me how strong I am. It helped heal me.
And I think that when the time comes when I am feeling lost, hopeless, inadequate I will pick up this book to remind me I am anything but those things.
This was more to me then just a book.
January 24, 2018
This is the last one in this series and it was so good! I mean they were all so good, but with this one I felt so many different things.
I felt so terrible for Rim and Romeo with the paparazzi they are so ruthless.. Are they such asses in real life too? I guess they probably are.. I felt so much anger in their place I wanted to go in the book and defend them from all the papz!
This one made me feel so much different feelings sadness, love, swoony, heartache, family bond!
I love how they are very loyal to their family! The best family!
Thank you Cambria for this wonderful series and such a beautiful end!
I felt so terrible for Rim and Romeo with the paparazzi they are so ruthless.. Are they such asses in real life too? I guess they probably are.. I felt so much anger in their place I wanted to go in the book and defend them from all the papz!
This one made me feel so much different feelings sadness, love, swoony, heartache, family bond!
I love how they are very loyal to their family! The best family!
Thank you Cambria for this wonderful series and such a beautiful end!
February 21, 2017
So we come to the end of the Hashtag journey and loved how Cambria Hebert developed these characters and this storyline and how this "family" has come together.
Hashtag was meant to be one book but I am glad that it went further than that and she really did it justice.
I has been a while since I read the first storyline and I have just had a reading fest with the remainder of the series. It is hard for an author to develop a story further and to bring nuance to it but Cambria Hebert did this extremely well.
Book 7 delved into some raw issues but these are issues that we deal with in every day life but the Hashtag Family came through.
As I reader I got everything I wanted from this series, over the top alpha males, romance, an unpredictable outcome (at times).
A great end to the series and I finished it with a warm feeling and a massive smile on my face.
Straight onto Junkie (Gear Shark 1) a spin off of the Hashtag series.
Hashtag was meant to be one book but I am glad that it went further than that and she really did it justice.
I has been a while since I read the first storyline and I have just had a reading fest with the remainder of the series. It is hard for an author to develop a story further and to bring nuance to it but Cambria Hebert did this extremely well.
Book 7 delved into some raw issues but these are issues that we deal with in every day life but the Hashtag Family came through.
As I reader I got everything I wanted from this series, over the top alpha males, romance, an unpredictable outcome (at times).
A great end to the series and I finished it with a warm feeling and a massive smile on my face.
Straight onto Junkie (Gear Shark 1) a spin off of the Hashtag series.
February 24, 2021
Romeo + Rimmel = Blue ( Evie)❤️❤️❤️
September 20, 2016
Sigh...it's so hard to say goodbye to this series. Romeo and Rimmel will forever have a place in my heart. I was shocked by how emotional this final book is, but still enjoyed the journey. As a reader, there's no better feeling than smiling through tears, and saying goodbye to friends when you finish the last sentence.
Romeo was my real home.
Not everyone believed in magic, but I'd never known anyone who didn't believe in him.
Rim knew I loved her. And I was learning that sometimes love didn't fix everything.
Romeo was my real home.
Not everyone believed in magic, but I'd never known anyone who didn't believe in him.
Rim knew I loved her. And I was learning that sometimes love didn't fix everything.
January 10, 2018
I am so happy I got to read about these guys again. This book was everything I hoped for and more. I am so sad to see the end, but maybe we'll have some cameos in other books. I think Cambria did a great job of handling the emotions of miscarriage. I really felt Rimmel's pain and inadequacy. I love the whole gang, but Trent and Drew will forever my favorites! I hope to see them in Arrow's book. I can't wait.
August 21, 2022
This was not my favorite book in the series but not because it wasn't well written or anything short of what I expect from this author in this world. I loved going back to Romeo and Rim. What made this one not my favorite was that it hit so close to home. This is my story . . . well minus the famous husband and paps stalking me. But this was me. It was almost like Hebert was in my head and heart when she wrote this. Everything Rim went through, everything she felt, all her fears and insecurities . . . I went through all the exact same things and man was it rough feeling that all over again 12 years later. Hebert wrote in the Author's Note that she didn't know if she should write about this having never experienced it. No two persons will ever deal with heartbreak the same way, but in my opinion she did an excellent job with such a heavy, heartbreaking topic. Excuse me while I go feel all my feelings again.
October 25, 2016
4,5 Blue Jay Stars!!
Title: #Bae
Author: Cambria Hebert
Series: : Hashtag #7
AMAZON US | B&N
This fall...
Happily-ever-after.
That’s what happens when you get married.
Right?
Turns out sparkly rings, cake and a fantastic wedding do not automatically grant you that, not even when it’s all you truly want.
I’m even starting to doubt the bottomless, unconditional love I share with the man I married will be enough.
I can’t have happily ever after, know why?
Because I can’t give Romeo what he truly wants. I’ve tried. So hard. I won’t be happy unless he is and something is missing. Someone.
Paparazzi are in my face. The flashing cameras and prying eyes are everywhere. My secret is getting harder to hide, and I know the second the scoop is dished the grip I have on the fraying rope of that happily ever after will snap right in my face.
In our face.
I can’t let that happen. No matter what.
Because with or without a happy ending, Romeo comes Before Anyone Else.
This book was so awesome!! I was very excited when Cambria announced another book in the #Hashtag series and it came out not long after! What was it?! Two months?! Okay, so I was a bit sad that Arrow's book was put on hold, but how can I complain when we got #Bae?! The story was just so beautifully told. I couldn't wait to see how everybody's life had turned out, and now that I finally read it, I can say that the last book was absolutely needed to complete the series!! I simply loved it!!
In my opinion, it was very carefully written and everything happended at the right time. Not too soon or too late!! The only thing that had me a bit frustrated, was the description of the compound at the beginning. And that was because I couldn't wait to get to the rest of the story already!! Maybe it was a bit too long! Other than that, I found #Bae pretty compelling!!
Rimmel and Romeo where such sweethearts! I liked how Cambria managed to keep to their characters and make them appear more mature and all grown-up. Especially, with everything that's going on with the pregnancy and the paparazzi. It's sweet seeing that even though they both feel sort of depressed they choose to be strong for each other and put their feelings aside so the other can feel somewhat lighter!! And even after they confess to each other how they truly feel, their bond becomes much stronger and that is just amazing! To be honest, they are one of the couples that just stuck with me, no matter how many other books I read.
Braeden and Ivy on the other hand, they were EPIC. You can't have Rimmel and Romeo without Braeden and Ivy!! Just no!! Braeden was hilarious and made everything just a little bit less serious. I loved how supportive and compassionate he was with Rimmel and Romeo's situation and with Drew and Trent's relationship! And his approach to all the drama is always different from the others’, what with his jokes and all. And I believe that’s what makes Ivy love him even more. She and Braeden have accepted parenthood and their relationship with Nova is sweet and funny sometimes. Ivy is still the best friend Rimmel could ever have, which given the situation, is something priceless to Rimmel.
Now, Drew and Trent are another story. First of all, their book series "Gearshark" is one of my favourites. And I really, really liked that they had so many scenes in #Bae. Not just filler scenes, but scenes where we saw how they have managed to move forward, despite all the paparazzi drama. Aaand other "family" drama, that still remains to be solved. Trent, as usual, is the most understanding of them all and his relationship with Rimmel has gotten stronger. Something that I personally didn't expect, but I liked it all the same. All in all, they where perfect to me and I can't wait to see more of them in Arrow's book!! Please!!
And what can I say about the ending?! It was fan-freaking-tastic!! Everything just turned out okay if not better! It was fulfilling, touching and humorous all at the same time. We got to see another side to Romeo and Rimmel, which made them even more lovable! Honestly, they deserved everything they've got and more. Can't say there was any exaggeration or anything irrelevant. The story ended perfectly with a cherry on top!!!
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who's in the mood for something funny, touching, and filled with love and friendship!!
Review can also be found on SheReadsRomance
Title: #Bae
Author: Cambria Hebert
Series: : Hashtag #7
AMAZON US | B&N
This fall...
Happily-ever-after.
That’s what happens when you get married.
Right?
Turns out sparkly rings, cake and a fantastic wedding do not automatically grant you that, not even when it’s all you truly want.
I’m even starting to doubt the bottomless, unconditional love I share with the man I married will be enough.
I can’t have happily ever after, know why?
Because I can’t give Romeo what he truly wants. I’ve tried. So hard. I won’t be happy unless he is and something is missing. Someone.
Paparazzi are in my face. The flashing cameras and prying eyes are everywhere. My secret is getting harder to hide, and I know the second the scoop is dished the grip I have on the fraying rope of that happily ever after will snap right in my face.
In our face.
I can’t let that happen. No matter what.
Because with or without a happy ending, Romeo comes Before Anyone Else.
This book was so awesome!! I was very excited when Cambria announced another book in the #Hashtag series and it came out not long after! What was it?! Two months?! Okay, so I was a bit sad that Arrow's book was put on hold, but how can I complain when we got #Bae?! The story was just so beautifully told. I couldn't wait to see how everybody's life had turned out, and now that I finally read it, I can say that the last book was absolutely needed to complete the series!! I simply loved it!!
In my opinion, it was very carefully written and everything happended at the right time. Not too soon or too late!! The only thing that had me a bit frustrated, was the description of the compound at the beginning. And that was because I couldn't wait to get to the rest of the story already!! Maybe it was a bit too long! Other than that, I found #Bae pretty compelling!!
Rimmel and Romeo where such sweethearts! I liked how Cambria managed to keep to their characters and make them appear more mature and all grown-up. Especially, with everything that's going on with the pregnancy and the paparazzi. It's sweet seeing that even though they both feel sort of depressed they choose to be strong for each other and put their feelings aside so the other can feel somewhat lighter!! And even after they confess to each other how they truly feel, their bond becomes much stronger and that is just amazing! To be honest, they are one of the couples that just stuck with me, no matter how many other books I read.
Braeden and Ivy on the other hand, they were EPIC. You can't have Rimmel and Romeo without Braeden and Ivy!! Just no!! Braeden was hilarious and made everything just a little bit less serious. I loved how supportive and compassionate he was with Rimmel and Romeo's situation and with Drew and Trent's relationship! And his approach to all the drama is always different from the others’, what with his jokes and all. And I believe that’s what makes Ivy love him even more. She and Braeden have accepted parenthood and their relationship with Nova is sweet and funny sometimes. Ivy is still the best friend Rimmel could ever have, which given the situation, is something priceless to Rimmel.
Now, Drew and Trent are another story. First of all, their book series "Gearshark" is one of my favourites. And I really, really liked that they had so many scenes in #Bae. Not just filler scenes, but scenes where we saw how they have managed to move forward, despite all the paparazzi drama. Aaand other "family" drama, that still remains to be solved. Trent, as usual, is the most understanding of them all and his relationship with Rimmel has gotten stronger. Something that I personally didn't expect, but I liked it all the same. All in all, they where perfect to me and I can't wait to see more of them in Arrow's book!! Please!!
And what can I say about the ending?! It was fan-freaking-tastic!! Everything just turned out okay if not better! It was fulfilling, touching and humorous all at the same time. We got to see another side to Romeo and Rimmel, which made them even more lovable! Honestly, they deserved everything they've got and more. Can't say there was any exaggeration or anything irrelevant. The story ended perfectly with a cherry on top!!!
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who's in the mood for something funny, touching, and filled with love and friendship!!
Review can also be found on SheReadsRomance
August 3, 2018
Review by Lisa Kane
R and R are my favs, so getting another book that focuses on them-score! This one has some tears, and heartbreak but come on...this couple...is never going to break up.
R and R are my favs, so getting another book that focuses on them-score! This one has some tears, and heartbreak but come on...this couple...is never going to break up.
April 8, 2020
A great finale to the series. I haven't read all of them, but series are not my thing, after all.
This one fell into my hands by accident, so I figured, what the heck, read it. Glad I did: it was nice to see what happened to this mismatched couple after all of theirs trials and tribulations.
Enjoy.
This one fell into my hands by accident, so I figured, what the heck, read it. Glad I did: it was nice to see what happened to this mismatched couple after all of theirs trials and tribulations.
Enjoy.
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August 18, 2016OH MY GOD.
Another? #numeroseven.
I just finished the entire series this week and this already has me jumping out of my seat.
I NEED MORE ROMEO AND RIMMEL.
Another? #numeroseven.
I just finished the entire series this week and this already has me jumping out of my seat.
I NEED MORE ROMEO AND RIMMEL.
May 22, 2019
I'm so happy I finished this entire series!!! Also, super sad because I love all of these characters. I'm currently on my phone so I can't really write much so review to come!
March 30, 2020
I'm sad it's over! This has been a fun series and now it's over, although I am excited to read the spin off series with Trent and Drew! Rimmel and Romeo are such a fun couple and they've been through so many ups and downs, so it was time for their ultimate happy ending. I'm also happy to see Ivy and Braeden still going strong and the four of them are a great family. The love and bonds they have are so unique and they're definitely stronger together. I have hope that maybe someday we'll get a book about the kids being teenagers and the crazy things they get into, plus Rim, Romeo, Ivy, and B as the parents that protect and embarrass them!
January 22, 2026
Okay, wow, just wow. #Bae might be the seventh book in this series but I think it might also be my favorite one (so far). We get so many emotional scenes throughout this. Whether it was watching them all grow more into a family with baby Nova. Then watching Rimmel and Romeo try to heal from losing baby Evie and dealing with the horrible paparazzi. Those two just couldn't catch a break for most of this book and that hurt my heart. Luckily, they were able to rely on their family, talk about everything, and eventually heal. They ended up becoming even stronger and getting a little surprise towards the end of the book. Definitely happy I was able to sit down and just fall in love with these characters (and book) today. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book, the novella - #Holiday.
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