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I Loved You First
I Loved You Book One is a clean New Adult/YA romance series with lots swoon and heat, but little spice. Think best friends to lovers, twin flame, coming of age, it’s always been you energy! If you love To All The Boys I've Loved Before meeting a sports romance, this series is for you!
Smile. Swoon. Fall in love.
Eloise James is determined to have the perfect senior year. It's simple, really. Choose a college, find the nerve to make out in the senior hall, and hopefully, with a little help from sweet baby Jesus himself, fill out an A cup bra. You know, check off all the boxes.
With her daydream of a long term boyfriend, Will, by her side, it should be a breeze. But when his dream school comes calling, the realities of life after high school start to rear their ugly head. Her romanticized version of life goes from rom-com to TV drama in the time it takes to color code her closet and it has her wondering... Young love - Is it the best way to fall or the cruelest?
In the span of their senior year, Elle discovers more about herself than she thought possible. Most importantly? That she doesn't need to be everyone's perfect version of Eloise James. She just needs to be her version. She may not need Will like she once thought she did, but does she want him? And at what cost?
William Rhodes - the confident, ambitious, heartthrob has Wembley High School in the palm of his football gloved hand, much like a certain emerald eyed brunette has him in hers. Difference being, this place in his hand? It's the last thing he wants.
In his desperation to get everything he ever wanted, he realizes that he may have lost the one person he ever wanted. He wants to play for his dream school, but he wants Elle. He wants to get out of this provincial town, but he wants Elle. He wants something different for his life, but he wants Elle.
He overthinks, she romanticizes. He sees the bad, she sees the good. He overcomplicates, she oversimplifies. They agreed not to make decisions out of fear, but what if it's his decisions that break them for good?
A true coming of age romance, I Loved You First is book one of a four part series following Elle and Will throughout their senior year and beyond.
The I Loved You First series is perfect for readers who
- Dual POV
- Swoon-worthy romance
- Relatable characters
- Adorable little brothers
- Close friendships
- Heated kisses
- Sweet, thought daughter FMC
- Down bad alpha MMC
- Bonfires, football games, Fall feels, dances, drive-ins, skip days, road trips, secret spots, and more!
Smile. Swoon. Fall in love.
Eloise James is determined to have the perfect senior year. It's simple, really. Choose a college, find the nerve to make out in the senior hall, and hopefully, with a little help from sweet baby Jesus himself, fill out an A cup bra. You know, check off all the boxes.
With her daydream of a long term boyfriend, Will, by her side, it should be a breeze. But when his dream school comes calling, the realities of life after high school start to rear their ugly head. Her romanticized version of life goes from rom-com to TV drama in the time it takes to color code her closet and it has her wondering... Young love - Is it the best way to fall or the cruelest?
In the span of their senior year, Elle discovers more about herself than she thought possible. Most importantly? That she doesn't need to be everyone's perfect version of Eloise James. She just needs to be her version. She may not need Will like she once thought she did, but does she want him? And at what cost?
William Rhodes - the confident, ambitious, heartthrob has Wembley High School in the palm of his football gloved hand, much like a certain emerald eyed brunette has him in hers. Difference being, this place in his hand? It's the last thing he wants.
In his desperation to get everything he ever wanted, he realizes that he may have lost the one person he ever wanted. He wants to play for his dream school, but he wants Elle. He wants to get out of this provincial town, but he wants Elle. He wants something different for his life, but he wants Elle.
He overthinks, she romanticizes. He sees the bad, she sees the good. He overcomplicates, she oversimplifies. They agreed not to make decisions out of fear, but what if it's his decisions that break them for good?
A true coming of age romance, I Loved You First is book one of a four part series following Elle and Will throughout their senior year and beyond.
The I Loved You First series is perfect for readers who
- Dual POV
- Swoon-worthy romance
- Relatable characters
- Adorable little brothers
- Close friendships
- Heated kisses
- Sweet, thought daughter FMC
- Down bad alpha MMC
- Bonfires, football games, Fall feels, dances, drive-ins, skip days, road trips, secret spots, and more!
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2025
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September 7, 2025
I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m a sucker for YA romance, so I went in blindly. The book was a foundation book. It builds who Elle and Will are and how they got there. It’s pretty slow and I wasn’t sure where we were heading… and then I read book 2 First and Forever and I understood why we needed this foundation book. Just read it. Book 2 is worth it.
January 22, 2025
I loved this! High school romances are always a toss up and while this did have the typical high school drama, Elle and Will are just too precious not to love. I read the whole book in a night. So good!
January 9, 2025
AHHHHHHH I LOVEDDDD THIS BOOK TO MY CORE! Hey Siri, play the alchemy by Taylor swift! I saw a video on tik tok by the author and decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did. What a great way to start 2025🩷
January 9, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this one! Its such a cute and easy read. I loved the little notes/ doodles and the list that pop up through the story! The nickname he has for her is precious!
May 18, 2025
cute and captivating
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