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Ana Herrera has stayed away from home for years, maintaining her distance between her & the hurtful memories of her childhood. Now, she’s back. As she settles in, Ana battles the recurrent insecurities drilled into her and attempts not to let the memories undo years of healing.
Wyatt Anderson was just dealt a difficult hand. After his mother’s tragic accident, he was thrust into the responsibility of taking care of his ten-year-old brother, Owen. Alone. Wyatt finds himself struggling to juggle his newfound guardianship, his grief, and progressing in his career.
Ana and Wyatt are determined to be just friends, but as they spend more time together, the walls they’ve built come crumbling down. Could coming home be exactly what they needed?
Wyatt Anderson was just dealt a difficult hand. After his mother’s tragic accident, he was thrust into the responsibility of taking care of his ten-year-old brother, Owen. Alone. Wyatt finds himself struggling to juggle his newfound guardianship, his grief, and progressing in his career.
Ana and Wyatt are determined to be just friends, but as they spend more time together, the walls they’ve built come crumbling down. Could coming home be exactly what they needed?
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 3, 2024
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April 17, 2024
To those who have been told they are not good enough – I promise that you are.
Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your ARC team!
Bella Pursell has yet to disappoint me. I completely adored this book from start to finish. The relationships between the characters felt so real, I know for a fact that Bella took her time with this book to make sure it was at it’s best.
I love Ana so much. I wish I could reach through the book and give her a big hug. Her internal thoughts really hit me as I have the same ones. I’m so glad she was able to find a friend in Kennedy, I feel like she’s someone Ana needed in her life. And the relationship between Wyatt and Ana and how they were able to grow together is just *chef’s kiss*.
There are so many things that I want to say, but I want to keep this as spoiler free as possible. This book was amazing from beginning to end. I'll recommend it to literally everyone I know ❤.
Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your ARC team!
Bella Pursell has yet to disappoint me. I completely adored this book from start to finish. The relationships between the characters felt so real, I know for a fact that Bella took her time with this book to make sure it was at it’s best.
I love Ana so much. I wish I could reach through the book and give her a big hug. Her internal thoughts really hit me as I have the same ones. I’m so glad she was able to find a friend in Kennedy, I feel like she’s someone Ana needed in her life. And the relationship between Wyatt and Ana and how they were able to grow together is just *chef’s kiss*.
There are so many things that I want to say, but I want to keep this as spoiler free as possible. This book was amazing from beginning to end. I'll recommend it to literally everyone I know ❤.
May 23, 2024
My favorite I’ve seen..
To those who have been told they are not good enough - I promise that you are.
🫶🏻🫶🏻
Okay, I loved Ana and I felt like I related to her, with her internal thoughts 💭
I also loved how she was soo strong and was likable and like sunshine despite going through everything she went through.
I was really happy when she found a friend in Kennedy.
Wyatt, OMG Wyatt 🥹
He was soo loving & kind & everything a book boyfriend / real life person should be 🥹🥹🫠🫠
I was fine with no spice the cuteness of this book made up for it and it had be smiling the whole time🥰🥰
Def recommend adding to your next read or tbr 🤍
To those who have been told they are not good enough - I promise that you are.
🫶🏻🫶🏻
Okay, I loved Ana and I felt like I related to her, with her internal thoughts 💭
I also loved how she was soo strong and was likable and like sunshine despite going through everything she went through.
I was really happy when she found a friend in Kennedy.
Wyatt, OMG Wyatt 🥹
He was soo loving & kind & everything a book boyfriend / real life person should be 🥹🥹🫠🫠
I was fine with no spice the cuteness of this book made up for it and it had be smiling the whole time🥰🥰
Def recommend adding to your next read or tbr 🤍
May 6, 2024
✨ARC REVIEW✨
I think Wyatt just moved his way up into my top 10 book boyfriends. I loved this book. I binge read it in a day. I was so invested in everything that was happening.
Ana is amazing and such a strong mc and Wyatt is the best awkward sweet mmc! They’re little jokes made my day. I also definitely cried. There was quite the range of emotions. I don’t want to say to much and spoil anything so long story short, definitely go read this book!
Thank you Bella Pursell for the opportunity to read this as an ARC!
I think Wyatt just moved his way up into my top 10 book boyfriends. I loved this book. I binge read it in a day. I was so invested in everything that was happening.
Ana is amazing and such a strong mc and Wyatt is the best awkward sweet mmc! They’re little jokes made my day. I also definitely cried. There was quite the range of emotions. I don’t want to say to much and spoil anything so long story short, definitely go read this book!
Thank you Bella Pursell for the opportunity to read this as an ARC!
May 3, 2024
OMG! I cannot express how much I loved this book! Everything about it was perfection! Ana? So real and likeable, such a strong person and really is a ray of sunshine despite everything she's been through. Wyatt? Such a great guy, loving and kind and funny. Their friendship and relationship and the mutual pining were so adorable, I was sat there with a massive smile on my face for most of the book. I loved Owen (Wyatt's younger brother he has to care for), I thought he was a great character and really brave. All of their new friend group were great, there's usually at least one in a friend group you're less keen on but they were all group and I AM SO SO excited to hear their stories in the future books! Ana's sister (and mum to a slightly lesser extent) were awful but I did really like the ending and just all of it to be honest, it was amazing. And that epilogue has got to be the single cutest thing I have ever read in my entire life and that's not an exaggeration. Someone will catch me smiling to myself in years to come and ask me what I'm thinking about and it will be that epilogue. Read this book now, please, you won't regret it.
May 21, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
🌶️ 1/5 (sweet romance, kissing only!)
This was such a cutie of a book. This was as sweet as cheesecake and we are here for it! 🍰
I've been seeing other reviewers use "cinnamon" to describe the slow burn of a sweet, closed door romance and this feels so accurate for this book. It has all the complexities of a sweet but slow burn that is as warm and cuddly as the hug that this book is.
Ana is an incredibly relatable character. I think that was my favorite part of this book, the incredibly realistic experience that Ana lives through is all young people and/or those identifying as girls. It is horrible being torn down and made to feel like you are not enough. CONSTANTLY. Ana is a lawyer, she is kind, she is thoughtful and she has a body (every body is beautiful!) and yet in her mind she believes that isn't enough! Ana's character has so many moments of positive self-talk and boundary setting that this is an incredible message and reminder for readers - particularly the moments in relation to her family.
Wyatt. Ah. We love being able to add a cinnamon roll book boyfriend to the roster and he is no exception. He is written with love and care and it shows. PSA to everyone, if your partner doesn't appreciate you and praise you like Wyatt, toss em back and keep looking! He is adorable and considerate and honestly, I was totally fine with no spice because I couldn't stop kicking my feet in the air and squealing!
Full disclosure, it did take me a while to enter in and fully commit to this story. It isn't negative, it was just kind a bit too neutral until I began to get invested in the slow burn that starts to evolve.
Otherwise, this is exactly what you would hope for if you are looking for:
He falls first
High school crush
Single parent (older brother) vibes
Friends to lovers
Slow burn
Empowering FMC (who IS enough!)
🌶️ 1/5 (sweet romance, kissing only!)
This was such a cutie of a book. This was as sweet as cheesecake and we are here for it! 🍰
I've been seeing other reviewers use "cinnamon" to describe the slow burn of a sweet, closed door romance and this feels so accurate for this book. It has all the complexities of a sweet but slow burn that is as warm and cuddly as the hug that this book is.
Ana is an incredibly relatable character. I think that was my favorite part of this book, the incredibly realistic experience that Ana lives through is all young people and/or those identifying as girls. It is horrible being torn down and made to feel like you are not enough. CONSTANTLY. Ana is a lawyer, she is kind, she is thoughtful and she has a body (every body is beautiful!) and yet in her mind she believes that isn't enough! Ana's character has so many moments of positive self-talk and boundary setting that this is an incredible message and reminder for readers - particularly the moments in relation to her family.
Wyatt. Ah. We love being able to add a cinnamon roll book boyfriend to the roster and he is no exception. He is written with love and care and it shows. PSA to everyone, if your partner doesn't appreciate you and praise you like Wyatt, toss em back and keep looking! He is adorable and considerate and honestly, I was totally fine with no spice because I couldn't stop kicking my feet in the air and squealing!
Full disclosure, it did take me a while to enter in and fully commit to this story. It isn't negative, it was just kind a bit too neutral until I began to get invested in the slow burn that starts to evolve.
Otherwise, this is exactly what you would hope for if you are looking for:
He falls first
High school crush
Single parent (older brother) vibes
Friends to lovers
Slow burn
Empowering FMC (who IS enough!)
May 21, 2024
Ratings:
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Spice: 🌶️/5
Tropes:
💌 strangers to friends to lovers
💗 he falls first
💌 closed door romance
💗 slow burn
💌 mental health rep
💗 no third act breakup
QOTD: what are some of your favorite microtropes?
Summary:
Ana Herrera comes back home after years of being away, the home that she’s attempted to keep at a distance due to the hurtful memories she experienced in her childhood. While she settles back into her hometown, she faces her recurrent insecurities and fights to not let the memories take away the years of healing she had achieved. Wyatt Anderson just lost his mother in a tragic accident, which left him to care for his younger brother, Owen, alone. Wyatt struggles with juggling grief, guardianship, and his budding career. Ana and Wyatt intend and insist on being just friends. They continue to spend time together and their chemistry can’t be denied. Is coming back home just what they both needed to heal?
My thoughts:
I honestly had no idea what I was expecting when going into this book but to put it simply… I utterly adored it with all my heart. I sped through it. The flow of the story was fast but not rushed.
Loved both of the main characters. Ana is so strong and yet was so gentle with herself. The way that Pursell wrote the dynamics between Ana and her friends as well as Ana handles her insecurities were just amazing. Wyatt is so sweet! He is completely enthralled with Ana and everything she does. He’s also an amazing brother and guardian too!
I always love when books have mental health representation. The way that this book presents grief, trauma, body dysmorphia, etc is so authentic, raw and real.
Nice To Meet You is available NOW! 🥰
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Spice: 🌶️/5
Tropes:
💌 strangers to friends to lovers
💗 he falls first
💌 closed door romance
💗 slow burn
💌 mental health rep
💗 no third act breakup
QOTD: what are some of your favorite microtropes?
Summary:
Ana Herrera comes back home after years of being away, the home that she’s attempted to keep at a distance due to the hurtful memories she experienced in her childhood. While she settles back into her hometown, she faces her recurrent insecurities and fights to not let the memories take away the years of healing she had achieved. Wyatt Anderson just lost his mother in a tragic accident, which left him to care for his younger brother, Owen, alone. Wyatt struggles with juggling grief, guardianship, and his budding career. Ana and Wyatt intend and insist on being just friends. They continue to spend time together and their chemistry can’t be denied. Is coming back home just what they both needed to heal?
My thoughts:
I honestly had no idea what I was expecting when going into this book but to put it simply… I utterly adored it with all my heart. I sped through it. The flow of the story was fast but not rushed.
Loved both of the main characters. Ana is so strong and yet was so gentle with herself. The way that Pursell wrote the dynamics between Ana and her friends as well as Ana handles her insecurities were just amazing. Wyatt is so sweet! He is completely enthralled with Ana and everything she does. He’s also an amazing brother and guardian too!
I always love when books have mental health representation. The way that this book presents grief, trauma, body dysmorphia, etc is so authentic, raw and real.
Nice To Meet You is available NOW! 🥰
May 7, 2024
Thank you Bella Purcell for the opportunity to review this arc for you! I absolutely adored Ana and Wyatt’s stories. Contemporary romances hold a special place for me and this book only added to that love. Ana struggled with a lot of the same self confidence issues I struggle with and getting to see her begin to find that self love in herself through people who really love her was healing for me. Wyatt and Owen’s relationship hit me straight in the heart and I absolutely adored their interactions. The supporting characters in this story are so great and I CANNOT wait to read their stories next year! Overall, this book had so many sweet and tearful moments and I really enjoyed it.
May 19, 2024
I loved this book! It was such a cozy, feel-good romance. I loved that Ana was so relatable - I felt her insecurities, internal conflict, and issues with self esteem. I was so proud of her for being so strong and maintaining boundaries for her own mental health. I just wanted to hug her! I also loved the found family that she gained with Wyatt, his brother, and his friend group 🥹
Wyatt was such a swoon-worthy MMC. He had his own struggles, but his love for Ana was absolutely precious. I loved that he supported her and helped her become more comfortable with herself. They grew together as they helped each other overcome their issues. Their relationship was so sweet!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it if you’re looking for a small town, closed door, slow burn romance that will give you all of the good hearted feels!
✨ Thank you so much to the author for providing an eARC in exchange for my honest review ♥️
Wyatt was such a swoon-worthy MMC. He had his own struggles, but his love for Ana was absolutely precious. I loved that he supported her and helped her become more comfortable with herself. They grew together as they helped each other overcome their issues. Their relationship was so sweet!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it if you’re looking for a small town, closed door, slow burn romance that will give you all of the good hearted feels!
✨ Thank you so much to the author for providing an eARC in exchange for my honest review ♥️
May 6, 2024
4.5/5
Thank you Bella Pursell for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book!
I thought the story was paced really well, especially the development of Ana and Wyatt's relationship. They work really well together as a couple and are super cute. I also love how much Owen loves Ana.
Wyatt is definitely a top tier book boyfriend.
Overall, I had a great time reading this book and look forward to future releases by Bella!
Please check the trigger warnings before reading this book!
Thank you Bella Pursell for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book!
I thought the story was paced really well, especially the development of Ana and Wyatt's relationship. They work really well together as a couple and are super cute. I also love how much Owen loves Ana.
Wyatt is definitely a top tier book boyfriend.
Overall, I had a great time reading this book and look forward to future releases by Bella!
Please check the trigger warnings before reading this book!
February 6, 2025
3.5/5
The dance hall scene felt weirdly out of character, and brought a half star off my total enjoyment. But I didn't expect to like it even this much (I was impressed by the author's pitch at a book event, and also wanted to support an "I don't write sex scenes" author, lol). But overall I found myself enjoying it a lot more than I expected. I might have to follow the rest of the series because found family ftw.
The dance hall scene felt weirdly out of character, and brought a half star off my total enjoyment. But I didn't expect to like it even this much (I was impressed by the author's pitch at a book event, and also wanted to support an "I don't write sex scenes" author, lol). But overall I found myself enjoying it a lot more than I expected. I might have to follow the rest of the series because found family ftw.
April 7, 2024
It truly was nice to meet these characters. Wow I am blown away by the emotions this book made me feel. I giggled, I teared up, and I fell head over heels for the Frederick Hill residents. Wyatt showed a lovely dose of healthy male emotions, being the sweetest big brother, and over all a most caring human he made me swoon. Ana, I want to give her a big hug. Ana felt deeply personal with her journey. I never struggled with body image issues as much as she did but I knew the feeling of having someone you should be able to trust (a mom and big sister in her case) tear you down about your self worth. Wyatts reactions to Ana's past made me go hug my sweet husband because it reminded me of the ways he helped me heal much like Wyatt for Ana. On a lighter note, this slow burn killlllled me oh my gosh I just wanted them to kiss so so bad! Other highlights were the adorable little brother moments and obviously I now need the backstory behind all of our favorites from the group! I can’t wait for the next book! If you like Ali Hazelwood or Elena Armas then you’ll love Bella Pursell!
May 9, 2024
As someone who normally reads fantasy/romance I was skeptical going into this read but went at it with an open mind. I found myself rooting for Ana seeing parts of myself in her. I loved that the FMC was curvy and had stretch marks as well as having mommy issues (same here girl). The story of Ana and Wyatt is so REAL and funny at times. I loved that the characters were very clearly imaginable and easy to love!! This book scratched an itch for me and I’m forever thankful for that.
April 5, 2024
Ana is a sweetheart who goes on a journey of learning to love herself which I thought was really beautiful to see. I found her struggles with self images so relatable and found so much comfort in her character.
Wyatt is probably my new favorite book boyfriend he is the sweetest big brother who works so hard to be everything his little brother needs. It’s so cute to see how much he cares about his little brother and after watching him navigate being a big brother that’s also a guardian it’s so hard not to love him!
Neither Ana or Wyatt are looking for a relationship when they meet they both have some changes that they are still navigating but then they realize that they are both are able to help the other out and I just adore how this is one of those couples where you watch them grow together and help each other be their best selves. Please please go read this adorable book!! I’m obsessed with it!!!
Wyatt is probably my new favorite book boyfriend he is the sweetest big brother who works so hard to be everything his little brother needs. It’s so cute to see how much he cares about his little brother and after watching him navigate being a big brother that’s also a guardian it’s so hard not to love him!
Neither Ana or Wyatt are looking for a relationship when they meet they both have some changes that they are still navigating but then they realize that they are both are able to help the other out and I just adore how this is one of those couples where you watch them grow together and help each other be their best selves. Please please go read this adorable book!! I’m obsessed with it!!!
April 20, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If I could hug this book I would. I had the pleasure of reading her as an ARC, and it was so comforting and healing! We love a body positive queen like Ana. Wyatt was her perfect balance and rock during this entire read and I could not be more obsessed with them?!? He is her walking. Talking affirmation and I am here for it sis.
I was not sure about a closed-door romance, but this slow burn made up for it with the tension and just how beautifully it was written!!
If I could hug this book I would. I had the pleasure of reading her as an ARC, and it was so comforting and healing! We love a body positive queen like Ana. Wyatt was her perfect balance and rock during this entire read and I could not be more obsessed with them?!? He is her walking. Talking affirmation and I am here for it sis.
I was not sure about a closed-door romance, but this slow burn made up for it with the tension and just how beautifully it was written!!
April 19, 2024
Review to come!
April 27, 2024
Let me first start with this book's dedication!
💖To those who have been told they are not good enough—I promise that you are.💖🥹
I received an E-ARC of this book (Thank You, Bella Pursell) and here's my honest take!
I really loved ALL the characters in this book except Ana's sister🙄
Wyatt is a single guardian of his 10 year-old brother Owen and he is such an amazing brother and guardian but he doubts himself BUT on the other hand he never misses to make Ana feel good whenever she feels insecure!!!!😚
Ana is a sunshiney, strong woman who has her own insecurities but she overcomes them and heals as the story progresses.❤️🩹
I loved the character development, and how they both became friends to lovers🥰
They both take a stand for each other and that's the most sweetest thing + the forehead kisses!!!😍
And now I'm craving a Cheesecake😩
This book is a closed door romance and I think it was written very skillfully so if you are looking for a No Spice but Sweet read, then add this book to your TBR and read it ASAP once it releases on May 3rd, 2024🫶🏽🫶🏽
💖To those who have been told they are not good enough—I promise that you are.💖🥹
I received an E-ARC of this book (Thank You, Bella Pursell) and here's my honest take!
I really loved ALL the characters in this book except Ana's sister🙄
Wyatt is a single guardian of his 10 year-old brother Owen and he is such an amazing brother and guardian but he doubts himself BUT on the other hand he never misses to make Ana feel good whenever she feels insecure!!!!😚
Ana is a sunshiney, strong woman who has her own insecurities but she overcomes them and heals as the story progresses.❤️🩹
I loved the character development, and how they both became friends to lovers🥰
They both take a stand for each other and that's the most sweetest thing + the forehead kisses!!!😍
And now I'm craving a Cheesecake😩
This book is a closed door romance and I think it was written very skillfully so if you are looking for a No Spice but Sweet read, then add this book to your TBR and read it ASAP once it releases on May 3rd, 2024🫶🏽🫶🏽
April 19, 2024
Honestly the CUTEST read ever! I think Bella Pursell is my favorite romance author so far. Wyatt and Ana’s story was so cute. I loved how Ana’s insecurities were touched on and how she was trying to overcome them. You don’t see this displayed in books very often and it makes the character so relatable.
All the characters were relatable and I just enjoyed this book so much! Thank you so much Bella for allowing me to read this before release date!!
All the characters were relatable and I just enjoyed this book so much! Thank you so much Bella for allowing me to read this before release date!!
May 20, 2024
This book holds a special place in my heart, I deeply resonated with Ana. Her insecurities were raw and real. Author, Bella Pursell, did an outstanding job constructing and developing main characters Ana and Wyatt. I had such a connection to Ana, she struggled with insecurities that I deal with everyday. Ana and Wyatt’s love story and revolving points of view from both has helped me tremendously with how I think of myself. Being able to hear Wyatt’s thoughts surrounding Ana’s insecurities was refreshing. I enjoy a good romance book every once in a while. What tends to lean me away is the unrealistic nature of the romance genre at times. Pursell adeptly transforms situations into genuine thoughts and emotions for her characters. Without revealing too much, as I want to keep this free of spoilers, let’s talk about the plot. We have Ana who has moved back to her home town of Frederick Hill, TX where she rekindles with old school mates. That’s where she officially meets Wyatt, who just lost his mother and is the sole caregiver to his young brother. They both provide each other what the other is lacking, and it is a cute but strong connection.
Pursell nailed the emotional aspect of both characters, I do believe there could be more plot development within the chapters as well as more key details that distinguish the timeline. Between some chapters there lacked a flow within the plot which also affected deciphering when this chapter is taking place in the timeline. Even so, this book was highly enjoyable and a quick read. I enjoyed this book thoroughly, with that being said, I just wish there was more to it. The story itself has such potential that it is disappointing that it is only 287 pages. Hopefully Pursell has more Ana and Wyatt in our future because I believe there is so much more story to be told of Ana and Wyatt and the potential of their future.
This was enjoyable from cover to cover, each chapter was an unveiling to who Ana and Wyatt were to their core. Pursell left no thoughts un-heard, it was nice to be able to hear and understand one character's side of the story when we read it first hand from another character. I believe that helped solidify for me as a reader some issues Ana and Wyatt faced during the book being able to understand where both of them are coming from. I definitely believe anyone who enjoys romance will love this and even more so if you can understand Ana’s character and insecurities. For me like I said before, her character resonated with me deeply from the highly critical parents to the body image insecurities. Pursell painted a beautiful picture with her words through Ana and Wyatt on death, love, and self-love.
Pursell nailed the emotional aspect of both characters, I do believe there could be more plot development within the chapters as well as more key details that distinguish the timeline. Between some chapters there lacked a flow within the plot which also affected deciphering when this chapter is taking place in the timeline. Even so, this book was highly enjoyable and a quick read. I enjoyed this book thoroughly, with that being said, I just wish there was more to it. The story itself has such potential that it is disappointing that it is only 287 pages. Hopefully Pursell has more Ana and Wyatt in our future because I believe there is so much more story to be told of Ana and Wyatt and the potential of their future.
This was enjoyable from cover to cover, each chapter was an unveiling to who Ana and Wyatt were to their core. Pursell left no thoughts un-heard, it was nice to be able to hear and understand one character's side of the story when we read it first hand from another character. I believe that helped solidify for me as a reader some issues Ana and Wyatt faced during the book being able to understand where both of them are coming from. I definitely believe anyone who enjoys romance will love this and even more so if you can understand Ana’s character and insecurities. For me like I said before, her character resonated with me deeply from the highly critical parents to the body image insecurities. Pursell painted a beautiful picture with her words through Ana and Wyatt on death, love, and self-love.
April 26, 2024
“It will be my greatest honor to be allowed to sit next to the Queen on splinters.”
Thank you so much Bella for providing me with an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Where do I even start?? I enjoyed every page of this book! The flirting between Ana and Wyatt was the absolute sweetest. Yes, this book is a love story BUT it hits some MAJOR issues that I don’t feel like gets talked about enough.
“I tried to remind myself I was perfect the way I was, but those words sounded like a lie.” I think a lot of times we forget just how powerful our words can be. Bella does an amazing job of literally plucking you up and placing you into the mind of Ana, as she struggles with past words that were spoken over her. Those words caused body image issues, self doubt, and honestly trauma from those closest to her. “…it was hard to shove their words out of my head.”
As if that topic isn’t heavy enough, Wyatt, our main male character deals with some unforeseen circumstances which in return gives him his little brother Owen to raise. Side note: Owen will win your heart by the end of the book! Throughout the book Wyatt second guesses himself, and absolutely hates Wednesdays! When him and Ana meet, things begin to change. You get to see his soft side, see how he cares for Owen and his value of friendship. He will make you swoon and will make you add him to your list of book boyfriends! He always has a random question living rent free in his head and onety-one totally makes sense haha.
From the start Ana’s friend Harper immediately made me think of my friends. Harper was so motivating, encouraging and spoke truth to Ana throughout the book! Anas humor was top notch and some of my favorite quotes from here were “He better not,” I said, trying to hide the butterflies in my stomach. “We didn’t spend this much time getting me ready for him to die before anyone else sees me.” And “I’m a slut for a good quesadilla.” Me too girl, me too.
I cannot wait for the next book! If you haven’t already out this book on your TBR! Preorder! You won’t regret it!
“The sounds of his laugh felt like winning the lottery, and I wanted to keep hitting the jackpot.” ❤️
Tropes:
-Strangers to friends to lovers
-Single Guardian MMC
-Supportive Friendships
-He Falls First
-Sunshiny FMC
-Closed Door Romance
-Emotional Healing
-Slow Burn
-No 3rd Act Breakup
Thank you so much Bella for providing me with an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Where do I even start?? I enjoyed every page of this book! The flirting between Ana and Wyatt was the absolute sweetest. Yes, this book is a love story BUT it hits some MAJOR issues that I don’t feel like gets talked about enough.
“I tried to remind myself I was perfect the way I was, but those words sounded like a lie.” I think a lot of times we forget just how powerful our words can be. Bella does an amazing job of literally plucking you up and placing you into the mind of Ana, as she struggles with past words that were spoken over her. Those words caused body image issues, self doubt, and honestly trauma from those closest to her. “…it was hard to shove their words out of my head.”
As if that topic isn’t heavy enough, Wyatt, our main male character deals with some unforeseen circumstances which in return gives him his little brother Owen to raise. Side note: Owen will win your heart by the end of the book! Throughout the book Wyatt second guesses himself, and absolutely hates Wednesdays! When him and Ana meet, things begin to change. You get to see his soft side, see how he cares for Owen and his value of friendship. He will make you swoon and will make you add him to your list of book boyfriends! He always has a random question living rent free in his head and onety-one totally makes sense haha.
From the start Ana’s friend Harper immediately made me think of my friends. Harper was so motivating, encouraging and spoke truth to Ana throughout the book! Anas humor was top notch and some of my favorite quotes from here were “He better not,” I said, trying to hide the butterflies in my stomach. “We didn’t spend this much time getting me ready for him to die before anyone else sees me.” And “I’m a slut for a good quesadilla.” Me too girl, me too.
I cannot wait for the next book! If you haven’t already out this book on your TBR! Preorder! You won’t regret it!
“The sounds of his laugh felt like winning the lottery, and I wanted to keep hitting the jackpot.” ❤️
Tropes:
-Strangers to friends to lovers
-Single Guardian MMC
-Supportive Friendships
-He Falls First
-Sunshiny FMC
-Closed Door Romance
-Emotional Healing
-Slow Burn
-No 3rd Act Breakup
April 15, 2024
#Review: *Nice to meet you* - ARC - Bella Pursell
5/5✨
I've recently discovered author Bella Pursell and I loved the synopsis of her books. So I decided to apply to be part of her team and I got the chance to become one of her permanent ARC readers and I can say that it's really an honour 🥹🫶🏼. Thank you Bella Pursell for this opportunity🤗.
Ana has been offered, by the law firm she was working at, a transfer to her hometown, which was too good to decline. Now, she has to move from Austin to Frederick Hill. Ana has mixed feelings about returning home, having to deal with some dark thoughts about everything that happened in her teens with her sister, Natalie.
Ana finds great people at her new workplace, but only one person steals her gaze and makes her have butterflies in her stomach - Wyatt, a fellow employee from the building where she is working now.
Wyatt has his own struggles with his little brother and the grief he has to deal with after losing his mom. He is having a tough time with his brother who isn't in his best place either after that event.
The sparkles and tension between Ana and Wyatt are visible for their close friends but neither of them is brave enough to make the first step - until someone makes Wyatt realize that he could miss on his love of his life because he isn't brave enough to tell Ana how he feels. Also, the cute relationship between Ana and Wyatt little brother, Owen, might have pulled them closer.
"Nice to meet you" is a book full of emotions, acceptance and learning to love yourself. I liked that the subjects were touched carefully and I can say that many people deal with such kind of struggles, with not loving ourselves as much as we should.
I truly recommend this book if you enjoy these tropes:
✨#ReturningToHometown;
✨#CloseProximity;
✨#FriendsToLovers;
✨#FirstLove;
✨#WorkplaceRomance;
✨#SelfInsecurities;
✨#Angst;
✨#Banter;
5/5✨
I've recently discovered author Bella Pursell and I loved the synopsis of her books. So I decided to apply to be part of her team and I got the chance to become one of her permanent ARC readers and I can say that it's really an honour 🥹🫶🏼. Thank you Bella Pursell for this opportunity🤗.
Ana has been offered, by the law firm she was working at, a transfer to her hometown, which was too good to decline. Now, she has to move from Austin to Frederick Hill. Ana has mixed feelings about returning home, having to deal with some dark thoughts about everything that happened in her teens with her sister, Natalie.
Ana finds great people at her new workplace, but only one person steals her gaze and makes her have butterflies in her stomach - Wyatt, a fellow employee from the building where she is working now.
Wyatt has his own struggles with his little brother and the grief he has to deal with after losing his mom. He is having a tough time with his brother who isn't in his best place either after that event.
The sparkles and tension between Ana and Wyatt are visible for their close friends but neither of them is brave enough to make the first step - until someone makes Wyatt realize that he could miss on his love of his life because he isn't brave enough to tell Ana how he feels. Also, the cute relationship between Ana and Wyatt little brother, Owen, might have pulled them closer.
"Nice to meet you" is a book full of emotions, acceptance and learning to love yourself. I liked that the subjects were touched carefully and I can say that many people deal with such kind of struggles, with not loving ourselves as much as we should.
I truly recommend this book if you enjoy these tropes:
✨#ReturningToHometown;
✨#CloseProximity;
✨#FriendsToLovers;
✨#FirstLove;
✨#WorkplaceRomance;
✨#SelfInsecurities;
✨#Angst;
✨#Banter;
May 2, 2024
Ana and Wyatt, what's not to love about these two. Their story was beautifully written. A story on two broken people who fall in love and help build one another up.
Wyatt always hated Wednesdays. That changed one Wednesday morning when he and the new girl in the building shared an elevator ride up to their offices. She was bubbly and full of life, and he was grumpy and mad all the time. He's not aware in that moment just how important to him and his little brother she will ever be. What starts out as two strangers becoming friends, a little love story, will find its way.
Ana was so relatable to me. All her life, she was always given that unwanted advice from others, and it would tear her insecurities apart. She would listen to the criticism and began to believe she wasn't ever good enough. When Wyatt entered her life, he showed her she didn't need to be anymore or any less. She just needed to be herself and only herself. My favorite paragraph in the book is from Wyatt. He tells her, "You are a dose of sunshine on a cloudy day. You are strong like a boulder weather's a hurricane. You are funny, smart, and patient. You are amazing, Ana, and it kills me that you can't see it. I love you. I love you for everything that you are, not just what you look like. How beautiful you are is just icing on the cake."
Ana wasn't the only one with an ah ha moment. She's played a huge role in helping Wyatt realize it's ok to have others who want to help him in his time in need. He quickly learned the true meaning of, "It takes a village."
Thank you for the opportunity to read an ARC copy of Nice To Meet You.
Wyatt always hated Wednesdays. That changed one Wednesday morning when he and the new girl in the building shared an elevator ride up to their offices. She was bubbly and full of life, and he was grumpy and mad all the time. He's not aware in that moment just how important to him and his little brother she will ever be. What starts out as two strangers becoming friends, a little love story, will find its way.
Ana was so relatable to me. All her life, she was always given that unwanted advice from others, and it would tear her insecurities apart. She would listen to the criticism and began to believe she wasn't ever good enough. When Wyatt entered her life, he showed her she didn't need to be anymore or any less. She just needed to be herself and only herself. My favorite paragraph in the book is from Wyatt. He tells her, "You are a dose of sunshine on a cloudy day. You are strong like a boulder weather's a hurricane. You are funny, smart, and patient. You are amazing, Ana, and it kills me that you can't see it. I love you. I love you for everything that you are, not just what you look like. How beautiful you are is just icing on the cake."
Ana wasn't the only one with an ah ha moment. She's played a huge role in helping Wyatt realize it's ok to have others who want to help him in his time in need. He quickly learned the true meaning of, "It takes a village."
Thank you for the opportunity to read an ARC copy of Nice To Meet You.
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May 4, 2024The dedication alone sucks you into reading 🥹. This book had me in all my feels since I related to both main characters a lot! From serious issues by Ana to silly things from Wyatt. Between a lover of cheesecake like Ana and a Mario kart pro like Wyatt, I was in awe at similarities.
Ana moves back to her home town for a great promotion but being back brings up some old wounds to surface. Wyatt has been affected by a life altering circumstance & he’s now the sole caretaker of his younger brother. Ana & Wyatt work in the same building & seeing the progress and growth between these two is so wholesome to witness. I LOVE these two together. They’re both dealing with some great obstacles but the way they are there for each other is heartwarming.
You truly emerge yourself into these lives & feel like you’re one of the friends. You love every character in the book except for one 😒 maybe two 😒 two & a half lol. Bella carefully crafted Ana’s story. I’m quirky like Wyatt & I loved it!! I ask the same type of questions so I loved seeing myself in guy form lol 😆 Wyatt’s brother, Owen, was truly a gift in this book especially his last scene in the book 😂😂❤️
Overall I loved the wholesomeness in the book, character development, dialogue between everyone, it felt so natural & real. I loved how well & descriptive Bella is in her writing. I pictured everything as if I was there. Definitely recommend this one! 🫶🏽
Read if you like:
-friends to lovers
-found family
-clean, closed door
-workplace romance
-character development
-life/love after loss
-strong main characters
Ana moves back to her home town for a great promotion but being back brings up some old wounds to surface. Wyatt has been affected by a life altering circumstance & he’s now the sole caretaker of his younger brother. Ana & Wyatt work in the same building & seeing the progress and growth between these two is so wholesome to witness. I LOVE these two together. They’re both dealing with some great obstacles but the way they are there for each other is heartwarming.
You truly emerge yourself into these lives & feel like you’re one of the friends. You love every character in the book except for one 😒 maybe two 😒 two & a half lol. Bella carefully crafted Ana’s story. I’m quirky like Wyatt & I loved it!! I ask the same type of questions so I loved seeing myself in guy form lol 😆 Wyatt’s brother, Owen, was truly a gift in this book especially his last scene in the book 😂😂❤️
Overall I loved the wholesomeness in the book, character development, dialogue between everyone, it felt so natural & real. I loved how well & descriptive Bella is in her writing. I pictured everything as if I was there. Definitely recommend this one! 🫶🏽
Read if you like:
-friends to lovers
-found family
-clean, closed door
-workplace romance
-character development
-life/love after loss
-strong main characters
June 21, 2024
4.5 🌟
💜 Dual POVs
🤍 Single Guardian MMC
💜 Strangers to Friends to Lovers
🤍 Grumpy(ish) /Sunshine
💜 Childhood Crush
🤍 Small Town Romance
💜 Found Family
🤍 Slow Burn
💜 He falls first
🤍 No Third Act Breakup
💜 Jealous MMC
🤍 Support System
💜 Comfort
🤍 Body Positivity
💜 Mention of Grievance
🤍 Loss of a family member
💜 Mention of body shaming
Wyatt first laid eyes on Ana when she asked him to hold the elevator for her. They were strangers turned into friends. Wyatt and Ana have feelings for each other, and they want something more. However, there is no perfect moment to profess their love. It's definitely a slow burn, but it gives them time to express their feelings about their insecurities and fears. Wyatt became his little brother's Guardian after their mom passed away from a car accident. They were still grieving and adjusting to their new lifestyle. Ana helped Wyatt with Owen any way she could. Wyatt has his support system when he thought he was alone. Ana was the sunshine that Wyatt and Owen needed during their grieving period. Wyatt, Ana, and Owen are such cute little family! Ana's sister and mom were messed up for making Ana have all these insecurities, and they assumed they were helping. Ana has tattoos as reminders to love her body. Those judgemental women who thought Ana was not good enough for Wyatt and assumed to be better matches for him. Delusional b*tches! These women dont know any boundaries when touching Wyatt makes him uncomfortable 😒 Wyatt treated Ana like a goddess ✨️ Round of 👏 for Ana standing up for herself with her sister.
💜 Dual POVs
🤍 Single Guardian MMC
💜 Strangers to Friends to Lovers
🤍 Grumpy(ish) /Sunshine
💜 Childhood Crush
🤍 Small Town Romance
💜 Found Family
🤍 Slow Burn
💜 He falls first
🤍 No Third Act Breakup
💜 Jealous MMC
🤍 Support System
💜 Comfort
🤍 Body Positivity
💜 Mention of Grievance
🤍 Loss of a family member
💜 Mention of body shaming
Wyatt first laid eyes on Ana when she asked him to hold the elevator for her. They were strangers turned into friends. Wyatt and Ana have feelings for each other, and they want something more. However, there is no perfect moment to profess their love. It's definitely a slow burn, but it gives them time to express their feelings about their insecurities and fears. Wyatt became his little brother's Guardian after their mom passed away from a car accident. They were still grieving and adjusting to their new lifestyle. Ana helped Wyatt with Owen any way she could. Wyatt has his support system when he thought he was alone. Ana was the sunshine that Wyatt and Owen needed during their grieving period. Wyatt, Ana, and Owen are such cute little family! Ana's sister and mom were messed up for making Ana have all these insecurities, and they assumed they were helping. Ana has tattoos as reminders to love her body. Those judgemental women who thought Ana was not good enough for Wyatt and assumed to be better matches for him. Delusional b*tches! These women dont know any boundaries when touching Wyatt makes him uncomfortable 😒 Wyatt treated Ana like a goddess ✨️ Round of 👏 for Ana standing up for herself with her sister.
April 14, 2024
Book review:
Bella Pursell - Nice To Meet You
5 ⭐️
Thank you so much @bellapursell for allowing me the honour of being an ARC for this one!
Ana has been offered a new job and returned home...a home she hasn't been back to for years due to the bad memories and insecurities her family have instilled in her.
Wyatt is back home trying to come to terms with his Mum's unexpected death, while taking care of his 10 year old brother.
Sparks fly from the first time Ana and Wyatt meet but there's too much going on in their lives for anything more than friends...right?
This book was so cute and dealt with some difficult topics in a fantastic and relatable way. I've noticed in a lot of books they touch on the characters insecurities once or twice and then they suddenly seem to get over them. What I loved about this is it wasn't like that, making it feel more realistic....same with Owen and Wyatt's difficulties.
All of the characters were fantastic. I want to be besties with Ana and Kennedy...might be slightly impacted by me wanting to be Wyatt's girlfriend too though 🤣
A cute, funny read with depth; from love, friends, family, making your own family and learning to love yourself.
The dedication really sets the tone for the book and is beautiful: "To those who have been told they are not good enough— I promise that you are."
Bella Pursell - Nice To Meet You
5 ⭐️
Thank you so much @bellapursell for allowing me the honour of being an ARC for this one!
Ana has been offered a new job and returned home...a home she hasn't been back to for years due to the bad memories and insecurities her family have instilled in her.
Wyatt is back home trying to come to terms with his Mum's unexpected death, while taking care of his 10 year old brother.
Sparks fly from the first time Ana and Wyatt meet but there's too much going on in their lives for anything more than friends...right?
This book was so cute and dealt with some difficult topics in a fantastic and relatable way. I've noticed in a lot of books they touch on the characters insecurities once or twice and then they suddenly seem to get over them. What I loved about this is it wasn't like that, making it feel more realistic....same with Owen and Wyatt's difficulties.
All of the characters were fantastic. I want to be besties with Ana and Kennedy...might be slightly impacted by me wanting to be Wyatt's girlfriend too though 🤣
A cute, funny read with depth; from love, friends, family, making your own family and learning to love yourself.
The dedication really sets the tone for the book and is beautiful: "To those who have been told they are not good enough— I promise that you are."
April 24, 2024
Ahhh! Such a sweet hometown romance! This book gave me ALL the warm fuzzy feelings! Easy 5 stars for me. I am a sucker for sweet, and this book had all of the sugar (or cheesecake 😉, iykyk).
We have, Ana, who is reluctantly moving back to her hometown after 8 years away for a job that she can't turn down. And we have Wyatt, who just had to move back to his hometown from Chicago after a family tragedy.
We get to follow them both readjust to their new lives, and get to know each other in the process! Ana gets to discover what it's like to break previously held stereotypes for some new friends from her hometown, and Wyatt gets to learn the meaning of leaning on others to get through hard times.
I loved Wyatt, hellooooo new book boyfriend! And Ana was endearing, charming, yet insanely relatable. I liked how the reader was able to watch the internal battle that Ana has with her self-worth and imagine. It wasn't one direction or another, it was fluid and that is just an extremely relatable approach when it comes to body issues.
I absolutely adored this story. It was quick, the banter was cute, and the way that Bella Pursell wrote these characters made you love them instantly. I could read more about these two, because they were just absolutely precious!
Overall: highly recommend!
We have, Ana, who is reluctantly moving back to her hometown after 8 years away for a job that she can't turn down. And we have Wyatt, who just had to move back to his hometown from Chicago after a family tragedy.
We get to follow them both readjust to their new lives, and get to know each other in the process! Ana gets to discover what it's like to break previously held stereotypes for some new friends from her hometown, and Wyatt gets to learn the meaning of leaning on others to get through hard times.
I loved Wyatt, hellooooo new book boyfriend! And Ana was endearing, charming, yet insanely relatable. I liked how the reader was able to watch the internal battle that Ana has with her self-worth and imagine. It wasn't one direction or another, it was fluid and that is just an extremely relatable approach when it comes to body issues.
I absolutely adored this story. It was quick, the banter was cute, and the way that Bella Pursell wrote these characters made you love them instantly. I could read more about these two, because they were just absolutely precious!
Overall: highly recommend!
April 30, 2024
Rate: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️/5 (closed doors)
Wanna thank Bella for giving me the chance to ARC read her book!
It’s been a while since I read a clean romance that is not YA, and I’m glad I gave this book a shot! This was such a cute small town romance. Despite giving all the warm and fuzzy feelings it dealt with some difficult topics such as insecurities, verbal abuses by family members and sexual harassment by coworkers. Every issue was presented in a very realistic way and dealt with carefully!
I loved Wyatt! Definitely a good book boyfriend, he is really cute and awesome. The way he always defended Ana and was mesmerized by her way beyond her physical appearance. And his insecurities and inner monologue were the cherry on top of the cake! As for Ana, she was charming and endearing and so very relatable! She was absolutely a badass for the way she dealt with her sister and mom. And deserves everything good in life.
Overall I absolutely adored this story and these characters and could easily read more about them! I’m very excited to see what the next books in the series will bring to the table!
Favourite quote:
Spice: 🌶️/5 (closed doors)
Wanna thank Bella for giving me the chance to ARC read her book!
It’s been a while since I read a clean romance that is not YA, and I’m glad I gave this book a shot! This was such a cute small town romance. Despite giving all the warm and fuzzy feelings it dealt with some difficult topics such as insecurities, verbal abuses by family members and sexual harassment by coworkers. Every issue was presented in a very realistic way and dealt with carefully!
I loved Wyatt! Definitely a good book boyfriend, he is really cute and awesome. The way he always defended Ana and was mesmerized by her way beyond her physical appearance. And his insecurities and inner monologue were the cherry on top of the cake! As for Ana, she was charming and endearing and so very relatable! She was absolutely a badass for the way she dealt with her sister and mom. And deserves everything good in life.
Overall I absolutely adored this story and these characters and could easily read more about them! I’m very excited to see what the next books in the series will bring to the table!
Favourite quote:
"To those who have been told they are not good enough — I promise that you are."
May 3, 2024
💜🍰 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 🍰💜
𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂
𝗕𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oh my gosh I have so much to say. First off I wanna say that once again Bella’s books are some of the most amazing- her writing style is seriously perfect. She can write a book and it’s as if you’re in the scene. It also gives you a sense of coziness and just a really welcome feeling and I love that about her books!
This book navigates through things that many women struggle with. Being accepted, not loving our bodies, and comparison to others. It was so wonderful to see that represented in a book and through Ana. Seeing her strength through these situations was so realistic and I thought it was so powerful. Loving yourself is so important and the way the struggle and triumph were written throughout the book for Ana was amazing. I thought Ana was just the sweetest, so kindhearted and generous. 🫶🏻
“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮.”
Wyatt was a dream come true, he was so sweet and supportive and protective (swoon😍) and just amazing. Stepping up to take care of Owen was a huge responsibility and it was nice to see his struggles but also his growth through it.
The chemistry between Ana and Wyatt was just off the charts and I think they really supported each other in the best ways. They really brought out the best in each other. Another absolute five freaking star read Bella, you are amazing and your books are addictive. Thank you a million for this ARC, so happy to be part of your team and support you on this journey 🫶🏻💜
𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂
𝗕𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oh my gosh I have so much to say. First off I wanna say that once again Bella’s books are some of the most amazing- her writing style is seriously perfect. She can write a book and it’s as if you’re in the scene. It also gives you a sense of coziness and just a really welcome feeling and I love that about her books!
This book navigates through things that many women struggle with. Being accepted, not loving our bodies, and comparison to others. It was so wonderful to see that represented in a book and through Ana. Seeing her strength through these situations was so realistic and I thought it was so powerful. Loving yourself is so important and the way the struggle and triumph were written throughout the book for Ana was amazing. I thought Ana was just the sweetest, so kindhearted and generous. 🫶🏻
“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮.”
Wyatt was a dream come true, he was so sweet and supportive and protective (swoon😍) and just amazing. Stepping up to take care of Owen was a huge responsibility and it was nice to see his struggles but also his growth through it.
The chemistry between Ana and Wyatt was just off the charts and I think they really supported each other in the best ways. They really brought out the best in each other. Another absolute five freaking star read Bella, you are amazing and your books are addictive. Thank you a million for this ARC, so happy to be part of your team and support you on this journey 🫶🏻💜
May 2, 2024
this was one of my favorite reads of the 2024 year so far! 🥹
this is the story of Wyatt and Ana, following Ana as she moves back to her hometown for a work promotion where she meets Wyatt in the workplace, who’s been learning to navigate life after a family loss. Ana is so strong as she picks up and moves to start a new life while battling thoughts of self image in an amazing way. 💓
the way that these two build a friendship and remain friendly is so admirable…but ohhh the tension while the flirtation and admiration from a far built up 😍🤭 they’ve got cute banter - Ana is the queen of splinters and Wyatt is basically the king of randomness (you just have to read to know🤪)
i think Wyatt is easily my favorite person with all of his quirks that I found to be oh-so relatable 😂 also, Ana and (Wyatt’s little brother) Owen’s relationship was the sweetest thing on planet earth 🥹 lastly I will say one word to keep from spoiling…sunshine🫶🏻💛☀️
read if you like:
☀️workplace romance
💜friends to lovers
☀️no third-act breakup
💜swoony + banter
☀️closed-door
this is the story of Wyatt and Ana, following Ana as she moves back to her hometown for a work promotion where she meets Wyatt in the workplace, who’s been learning to navigate life after a family loss. Ana is so strong as she picks up and moves to start a new life while battling thoughts of self image in an amazing way. 💓
the way that these two build a friendship and remain friendly is so admirable…but ohhh the tension while the flirtation and admiration from a far built up 😍🤭 they’ve got cute banter - Ana is the queen of splinters and Wyatt is basically the king of randomness (you just have to read to know🤪)
i think Wyatt is easily my favorite person with all of his quirks that I found to be oh-so relatable 😂 also, Ana and (Wyatt’s little brother) Owen’s relationship was the sweetest thing on planet earth 🥹 lastly I will say one word to keep from spoiling…sunshine🫶🏻💛☀️
read if you like:
☀️workplace romance
💜friends to lovers
☀️no third-act breakup
💜swoony + banter
☀️closed-door
May 31, 2024
Be prepared to be WRECKED!!! This book exceeded my expectations!!
1. I felt like I related so much to Ana!! My story is a little different and I have an AMAZING family, but as the youngest sibling who is slightly overweight I related so much to her insecurities and also feeling inferior and not enough at times!! I have never related more to a character and I am honestly just so grateful to have read about a character (even though she’s fictional) like her!!
2. WYATT. FREAKING. ANDERSON. I think he might be the man of my dreams!! The way he was goofy, protective, HOT, and caring all in one was overwhelming!! I pray that there is a man like Wyatt for me out there somewhere!!
3. The plot of the story was really sweet!! The friends’ dynamic was adorable, the healing for both Ana and Wyatt was so well done, and I found myself wanting to keep reading and experience more!!
Overall, this is one of my new favorites!! I do not know that I will ever read another book that was so relatable and had me kicking screaming the way this one did!!
1. I felt like I related so much to Ana!! My story is a little different and I have an AMAZING family, but as the youngest sibling who is slightly overweight I related so much to her insecurities and also feeling inferior and not enough at times!! I have never related more to a character and I am honestly just so grateful to have read about a character (even though she’s fictional) like her!!
2. WYATT. FREAKING. ANDERSON. I think he might be the man of my dreams!! The way he was goofy, protective, HOT, and caring all in one was overwhelming!! I pray that there is a man like Wyatt for me out there somewhere!!
3. The plot of the story was really sweet!! The friends’ dynamic was adorable, the healing for both Ana and Wyatt was so well done, and I found myself wanting to keep reading and experience more!!
Overall, this is one of my new favorites!! I do not know that I will ever read another book that was so relatable and had me kicking screaming the way this one did!!
April 14, 2024
Okay, let's talk about "Nice To Meet You" by Bella Pursell. Guys, this book is like a warm hug on a chilly day – comforting, heartwarming, and totally addictive 🥰
From the start, I was totally into it. The dedication and the playlist? Spot on! Bella's note before the story? It's like chatting with a friend before diving into an epic adventure 🤭
Ana and Wyatt? I'm obsessed! Ana's so relatable, and Wyatt? Well, he's just swoon-worthy. Their chemistry? 🔥 Let's just say, I was rooting for them from page one.
But this book isn't just about romance. It's about friendship, family, and figuring out who you are. Bella really knows how to tug at your heartstrings 🥹
I laughed, I cried, and I cheered for Ana and Wyatt like they were real people. And let me tell you, the ending? Perfect 🤌🏻
So, if you're in the mood for a feel-good romance that'll leave you smiling for days, "Nice To Meet You" is the one. Bella Pursell, you've got a fan for life! 💜
From the start, I was totally into it. The dedication and the playlist? Spot on! Bella's note before the story? It's like chatting with a friend before diving into an epic adventure 🤭
Ana and Wyatt? I'm obsessed! Ana's so relatable, and Wyatt? Well, he's just swoon-worthy. Their chemistry? 🔥 Let's just say, I was rooting for them from page one.
But this book isn't just about romance. It's about friendship, family, and figuring out who you are. Bella really knows how to tug at your heartstrings 🥹
I laughed, I cried, and I cheered for Ana and Wyatt like they were real people. And let me tell you, the ending? Perfect 🤌🏻
So, if you're in the mood for a feel-good romance that'll leave you smiling for days, "Nice To Meet You" is the one. Bella Pursell, you've got a fan for life! 💜
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