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All I Need
It took me years to get over my fiancé sleeping with another woman. I thought my luck with men had finally turned around until I walked in on my new fiancé with my maid-of-honor.
I’m done with men entirely. I’m definitely old enough to know better than to let that happen to me again. Trust isn’t something I have in me to give… to anyone. At least, not anymore.
Besides, even if I wanted to give someone my everything, I have nothing left to give. Now, if Walker could be just a tad less handsome, his relationship with his nephew not quite as sexy, and his body… well, let’s not get crazy. His body is just a gift to women.
The moment I laid eyes on Ellie, I knew she’d be full of spit and vinegar. And why wouldn’t she be? She’d just caught her fiancé with her maid of honor – and they weren’t chatting about the upcoming nuptials.
I can’t help but push her buttons, she’s sexy as hell when she’s fired up. Or cooking dinner with Miss Polly, or… well, any time, really. Maybe having her work for me in my vet clinic wasn’t the smartest move I’ve ever made considering I can’t stop my body from aching for her.
She said she was done with men entirely, that she’s broken. Still, I can’t help but hope that she realizes she’s All I Need.
I’m done with men entirely. I’m definitely old enough to know better than to let that happen to me again. Trust isn’t something I have in me to give… to anyone. At least, not anymore.
Besides, even if I wanted to give someone my everything, I have nothing left to give. Now, if Walker could be just a tad less handsome, his relationship with his nephew not quite as sexy, and his body… well, let’s not get crazy. His body is just a gift to women.
The moment I laid eyes on Ellie, I knew she’d be full of spit and vinegar. And why wouldn’t she be? She’d just caught her fiancé with her maid of honor – and they weren’t chatting about the upcoming nuptials.
I can’t help but push her buttons, she’s sexy as hell when she’s fired up. Or cooking dinner with Miss Polly, or… well, any time, really. Maybe having her work for me in my vet clinic wasn’t the smartest move I’ve ever made considering I can’t stop my body from aching for her.
She said she was done with men entirely, that she’s broken. Still, I can’t help but hope that she realizes she’s All I Need.
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November 11, 2018
Sweet, Swooney, sexy, and so so addicting, this was All I Need. This book had me from the beginning and kept me in tune throughout.
I fell in love with Ellie finding her HEA and finding someone to take care of her heart. She has walked in on the ultimate betrayal and leaves a life she knew to start one with everything new. And that new, begins with a sexy stranger named Walker.
This story is about finding your true happiness, being yourself, and loving the way you want to love and be loved. No expectations, no faking, no second guessing, it’s all wholesome. And dang is it sweet. And nothing is better than little things in a story surprising the heck out of you.
Hands down a read I recommend to all you romance lovers out there
I fell in love with Ellie finding her HEA and finding someone to take care of her heart. She has walked in on the ultimate betrayal and leaves a life she knew to start one with everything new. And that new, begins with a sexy stranger named Walker.
This story is about finding your true happiness, being yourself, and loving the way you want to love and be loved. No expectations, no faking, no second guessing, it’s all wholesome. And dang is it sweet. And nothing is better than little things in a story surprising the heck out of you.
Hands down a read I recommend to all you romance lovers out there
February 17, 2019
This book was:
- sweet
- boring
- uneventful
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At the beginning of the novel, it was promising since it started like fun. The hero and heroine are very sweet. The side characters are all sweet, as well (except for the cheating exes of her).
Then, the hero decides to take things slowly because she is just out of a disaster relationship and he literally takes it slooooooooooooooooooooowly!
In addition to their relationship developing slowly, the general pace of the book is too slow, as well.
Every mundane task is described for pages and pages.
e-v-e-r-y
m-u-n-d-a-n-e
t-a-s-k !
It is so slow, so dragging and so uneventful that I fell asleep a few times trying to finish it.
While they are taking it slowly, they cook, they eat, they work, text to each other, they spend time with the side characters. They do inner monologues, as well! Sometimes, he operates on animals as he is a vet. A person retires from work and he gives the heroine a job in his vet clinic so they start to work together. They do lots of things related to animals. One day, they both go to a farm when a pregnant cow was going to deliver a calf. It is pages and pages until the calf is born. Then, she names the calf and they eat with the owners, who are another adorable couple. Another day, the hero goes to another city with his nephew and there with the father of his nephew, they watch a match. Another day, she goes for a coffee with a female friend. I thought I was going to die of boredom! I can give many more examples but I guess you get the picture.
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It takes more than 3 thirds of the book for them to be intimate. And when it happens, it is low on the steam.
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There was a plot twist towards the very end which made me decrease one more point from the book. What was the writer thinking? Why ? Was it necessary? At least she was happy now, why taint the picture??!!! I hated that plot twist.
There is a HEA, don't worry, I just didn't like the one thing in this HEA picture.
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- The book is told by dual point of view.
- It is safe, there is no cheating between the hero and the heroine. However, the two exes of the heroine both cheated on her and impregnated other women.
- sweet
- boring
- uneventful
*********************************************
At the beginning of the novel, it was promising since it started like fun. The hero and heroine are very sweet. The side characters are all sweet, as well (except for the cheating exes of her).
Then, the hero decides to take things slowly because she is just out of a disaster relationship and he literally takes it slooooooooooooooooooooowly!
In addition to their relationship developing slowly, the general pace of the book is too slow, as well.
Every mundane task is described for pages and pages.
e-v-e-r-y
m-u-n-d-a-n-e
t-a-s-k !
It is so slow, so dragging and so uneventful that I fell asleep a few times trying to finish it.
While they are taking it slowly, they cook, they eat, they work, text to each other, they spend time with the side characters. They do inner monologues, as well! Sometimes, he operates on animals as he is a vet. A person retires from work and he gives the heroine a job in his vet clinic so they start to work together. They do lots of things related to animals. One day, they both go to a farm when a pregnant cow was going to deliver a calf. It is pages and pages until the calf is born. Then, she names the calf and they eat with the owners, who are another adorable couple. Another day, the hero goes to another city with his nephew and there with the father of his nephew, they watch a match. Another day, she goes for a coffee with a female friend. I thought I was going to die of boredom! I can give many more examples but I guess you get the picture.
*********************************************
It takes more than 3 thirds of the book for them to be intimate. And when it happens, it is low on the steam.
*********************************************
There was a plot twist towards the very end which made me decrease one more point from the book. What was the writer thinking? Why ? Was it necessary? At least she was happy now, why taint the picture??!!! I hated that plot twist.
There is a HEA, don't worry, I just didn't like the one thing in this HEA picture.
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- The book is told by dual point of view.
- It is safe, there is no cheating between the hero and the heroine. However, the two exes of the heroine both cheated on her and impregnated other women.
April 28, 2019
Not a fan. This book have a immature characters, non existing plot/ layer. The story is dry. Chemistry between characters also dry. No character development.
I managed to finish listening to the audio book.
2 stars
I managed to finish listening to the audio book.
2 stars
October 31, 2018
Oh my! Lets talk characters. Ellie and Walker may have been All I Need’s main protagonists but The other characters were amazing! I absolutely loved Polly and her warm, caring nature. Willow was a strong, fun and caring sister to Walker and single mum to the ever cheeky Grayson. There were many other characters in the wonderful community that welcome Ellie into their midst.
Who would have guessed that finding her sleazy ex-fiance having naked time with her equally sleazy maid of honour would be a blessing in disguise! The wealth of such wonderful characters were a real additional treat that I was pleasantly surprised by.
The attraction between Ellie and Walker jumped off the page from the start, but it was trust that was absent. After two unfaithful fiance’s Ellie was, understandably cautious. The romance development felt natural and right. Mutual respect was very relevant in this wonderfully refreshing, sexy, story but so was trust. Walker right from the start was supportive, yet respectful of Ellie’s strong feisty, yet also warm and caring side.
I loved everything about All I Need. I cannot find fault with it. Well written and beautifully flowing, All I Need was a total pleasure to absorb my self in. It was fabulously paced and there was something about this story that held me from the first word to the last.
Thank you to Jennifer Van Wyk and Social Butterfly PR for providing me with a review copy of All I Need in exchange for my honest review.
February 20, 2020
When I received this book from Reveal Book Box I was not sure what to expect. Especially considering the number of ratings were not high. This book managed to prove me that it should not matter in the least.
The story is a simple one in consideration of New Adult. The typical drama a woman who places her trust in the wrong people go. But that is not made me give this book a solid rating. It was clearly Walker, namely Walker Paul. Yes our H’s name is a reversed one of a certain actor. Walker Paul. I know it’s a small thing but it made me laugh a lot. I loved his character but everytime his full name came I couldn’t help it. It was simply hilarious. I don’t mean it in a bad-I-am-laughing-at-your-stupidity way. It was just a fun laugh. Made the story better.
In certain ways I wished they elaborated more on the vet clinic. I would have loved to hear more on what they did there and more about the animals but that is just my opinion in regards to animals.
Would I try Jennifer Van Wyk books again? Oh most definitely. I also need to stress on the factor that the front and the back covers are just simply gorgeous. With perfect coordination. Although my first impression of the book was not positive after the book I clearly changed my min.
The story is a simple one in consideration of New Adult. The typical drama a woman who places her trust in the wrong people go. But that is not made me give this book a solid rating. It was clearly Walker, namely Walker Paul. Yes our H’s name is a reversed one of a certain actor. Walker Paul. I know it’s a small thing but it made me laugh a lot. I loved his character but everytime his full name came I couldn’t help it. It was simply hilarious. I don’t mean it in a bad-I-am-laughing-at-your-stupidity way. It was just a fun laugh. Made the story better.
In certain ways I wished they elaborated more on the vet clinic. I would have loved to hear more on what they did there and more about the animals but that is just my opinion in regards to animals.
Would I try Jennifer Van Wyk books again? Oh most definitely. I also need to stress on the factor that the front and the back covers are just simply gorgeous. With perfect coordination. Although my first impression of the book was not positive after the book I clearly changed my min.
October 1, 2018
4.75 Stars
First: WALKER IS MINE!
"I want to kiss her. As in, bend her backwards, change our lives forever with a kiss that leaves us both breathless and aching for more, kiss her."
Hot damn, Walker. You make me melt.
I wish I could share more quotes, but I don't want to give anymore of Walker's words away.
Second: the actual review…
If you've followed me for at least six months, then you've probably seen my reviews for Jennifer Van Wyk's books. I discovered her this year and I knew with the completion of one book that I had another author for me to obsess over and creep on.
And my love for JVW continues to grow. This is by far my favorite of her books.
One of my favorite things about JVW books is that there isn't an instant relationship, or the characters don't just jump into bed with each other. There's a friendship and a budding relationship prior to a sexual relationship.
I like that two people experience this powerful lust and don’t jump into bed seconds after they kiss or make out once. It’s relatable. I want to read books that would relate to me. I’m not going to meet someone and jump straight into bed with them because that’s not me. I want to find a book that could make me feel like I could actually find love. Make me believe. Jen does that.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for some smut in books. I love the smut. But there are certain times for it. Am I rambling? Talking in circles? Probably. And I’m sorry. I’ll try to get back on track.
All I Need is a story about a woman who has been betrayed twice before, heading towards a selfless man who thinks of his family before himself. This book is fun and flirty but has a heartwarming and emotional side to it as well. You get it all with Walker and Ellie.
This is a story that you don’t want to miss! Make sure you add it to your TBRs to discover your next book boyfriend!
First: WALKER IS MINE!
"I want to kiss her. As in, bend her backwards, change our lives forever with a kiss that leaves us both breathless and aching for more, kiss her."
Hot damn, Walker. You make me melt.
I wish I could share more quotes, but I don't want to give anymore of Walker's words away.
Second: the actual review…
If you've followed me for at least six months, then you've probably seen my reviews for Jennifer Van Wyk's books. I discovered her this year and I knew with the completion of one book that I had another author for me to obsess over and creep on.
And my love for JVW continues to grow. This is by far my favorite of her books.
One of my favorite things about JVW books is that there isn't an instant relationship, or the characters don't just jump into bed with each other. There's a friendship and a budding relationship prior to a sexual relationship.
I like that two people experience this powerful lust and don’t jump into bed seconds after they kiss or make out once. It’s relatable. I want to read books that would relate to me. I’m not going to meet someone and jump straight into bed with them because that’s not me. I want to find a book that could make me feel like I could actually find love. Make me believe. Jen does that.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for some smut in books. I love the smut. But there are certain times for it. Am I rambling? Talking in circles? Probably. And I’m sorry. I’ll try to get back on track.
All I Need is a story about a woman who has been betrayed twice before, heading towards a selfless man who thinks of his family before himself. This book is fun and flirty but has a heartwarming and emotional side to it as well. You get it all with Walker and Ellie.
This is a story that you don’t want to miss! Make sure you add it to your TBRs to discover your next book boyfriend!
October 31, 2018
What a fun, fun story!! Walker and Ellie are amazing! They just stole my heart! Ellie had been through so much, and wasn’t looking for Walker when he walked right into her life! This was my first read by this author, and it was breathtaking. I enjoyed it.
October 24, 2018
OH MY GOSH! All I Need was crazy amazing!! I've read a couple other novels by Jennifer Van Wyk, and the were good, but there was just something about All I Need that really set it apart, it a great story and so unlike anything else I have ever read before.
From the beginning, Ellie's story seems a tad cliche, walking in on her fiancee hooking up with the maid of honor, but All I Need is so far from cliche, it took what is a common romance trope put it in a blender and poured it back out in completely unique way.
All I need was poignant, amusing and endearing. Masterful. The patience that Walker displayed, along with the way fate brought him and Ellie together through such crazy events was serendipitous and romantic. I don't know that there are enough adjectives to explain what all I felt while reading.
Not only did I absolutely adore the love story between Walker and Ellie, but I adored the way the entire town of Liberty loved and accepted Ellie for who she was and genuinely brought her into the fold and made her finally feel like she belonged and wasn't just an outsider. From Miss Polly and Grayson to the couple who owned the farm and the couple that owned the coffee shop. All I Need is truly a special story about accepting people as they are and showing them what unconditional love is.
Pick up a copy of All I Need and fall in love with Ellie, Walker and the rest of liberty in this one of a kind second chance romance novel.
From the beginning, Ellie's story seems a tad cliche, walking in on her fiancee hooking up with the maid of honor, but All I Need is so far from cliche, it took what is a common romance trope put it in a blender and poured it back out in completely unique way.
All I need was poignant, amusing and endearing. Masterful. The patience that Walker displayed, along with the way fate brought him and Ellie together through such crazy events was serendipitous and romantic. I don't know that there are enough adjectives to explain what all I felt while reading.
Not only did I absolutely adore the love story between Walker and Ellie, but I adored the way the entire town of Liberty loved and accepted Ellie for who she was and genuinely brought her into the fold and made her finally feel like she belonged and wasn't just an outsider. From Miss Polly and Grayson to the couple who owned the farm and the couple that owned the coffee shop. All I Need is truly a special story about accepting people as they are and showing them what unconditional love is.
Pick up a copy of All I Need and fall in love with Ellie, Walker and the rest of liberty in this one of a kind second chance romance novel.
November 10, 2018
When an author can make you swoon, giggle, laugh out loud, cry and so many other emotions just from their words, you know you are reading an amazing book.
Ms. Van Wyk did just that! Ellie and Walker’s story was one that I couldn’t put down. Walker was just swoon-worthy (he has been added to my BFF harem). He was exactly what Ellie needed; this poor girl had been disappointed by so many in her life. When she meets Walker....and can I just say I loved how they met!!!
Throw in some pretty amazing supporting friends/family: Ms. Polly and Grayson (I loved his humor!!!), this is why All I Need gets 5 stars from me!!!! Grab this book, make sure you have the day to read because you won’t want to put it down.
Ms. Van Wyk did just that! Ellie and Walker’s story was one that I couldn’t put down. Walker was just swoon-worthy (he has been added to my BFF harem). He was exactly what Ellie needed; this poor girl had been disappointed by so many in her life. When she meets Walker....and can I just say I loved how they met!!!
Throw in some pretty amazing supporting friends/family: Ms. Polly and Grayson (I loved his humor!!!), this is why All I Need gets 5 stars from me!!!! Grab this book, make sure you have the day to read because you won’t want to put it down.
November 12, 2018
I've read three of this author's books and I've come to one conclusion. They're all the same. Change the names of the H/h and whatever they hell they've gone thru in their past, it's all the same. Same dialogue, same girls' night out getting drunk, stupid antics, flirting, etc., it's all the same. Not to mention, each one goes on and on and on. I've had enough, no more for me.
October 25, 2018
Ms. Van Wyk has done it again! She sucked me in from the very first sentence and still won’t let me go even after I’ve finished reading this amazing book!Walker and Ellie were so sweet and spicy but I have to admit that it was really Miss Polly that stole the show. We all need a Miss Polly in our lives! On a more serious note though, I do adore Walker and Ellie’s story. Their love seemed so natural, and you could feel their connection almost right away. I loved seeing some of past characters that I fell for and as always I’m already counting down until I can spend more time in the fictional town of Liberty.
November 6, 2018
DNF at 45%. I was soooo bored and the story was just dragging. It could be so much shorter if the author didn’t write about every little thing the characters did, for instance with this long description below
“Head’s up!” Grayson hollers moments before a sub flies through the air. I catch it easily and walk over to the fridge we keep stocked with drinks and grab a soda then I grab a bag of chips from the box and settle in next to Linda, across from Ellie, and begin eating.
“Head’s up!” Grayson hollers moments before a sub flies through the air. I catch it easily and walk over to the fridge we keep stocked with drinks and grab a soda then I grab a bag of chips from the box and settle in next to Linda, across from Ellie, and begin eating.
October 27, 2018
4 beautifully romantic stars
Another gorgeous read from Jennifer Van Wyk! Sweet, swoony, sexy, and so blessedly functional, this is a gorgeous, angst-free love story with a nice amount of emotion and lots of heart, and such a beautiful read. It’s the reason this woman is an auto-read author for me, I lost myself in the romance of it all and I loved it.
Note - This book does have ties to the rest of Jennifer’s books, set in the same town with cameos from other characters that I have already met and fallen madly for, however it can be read as a standalone.
Elie is having a really bad day. About to walk down the aisle, she finds her groom and her maid of honor going at it just moments before the wedding. It took her years to get over her first love leaving her at the altar a decade ago and it’s taken a long time for her to trust again, and now this! She’s done – with men, with her perfect-on-the-outside life, with all of it. So she takes off in her car and just drives.
Walker is a small town vet who encounters Ellie mid-rage in the middle of the road. Recognising her as a woman at the end of her rope, he sets her up with a dear family friend who takes her in and, when it becomes clear that she’s going to be hanging around for a while, offers her a job at his vet practice.
Walker is a country boy at heart who has dedicated his life to his job, and to helping his twin sister raise her son. His teenage nephew is the centre of his world, and he has lost relationships because of it, because women haven’t understood his need to be there for his family. But no woman has ever affected him like Ellie. He is drawn to her beauty, her strength and her kindness, and though he knows that she isn’t ready for a relationship, there is something between them that is undeniable.
Though she’s just walked out of a long-term relationship, Ellie is feeling everything that Walker is. She knows her last relationship wasn’t a true love match, and she only realises just how much she was willing to put up with when she encounters the pure perfection that is Walker. OMG, this man is irresistible! He’s sweet and kind, and super-romantic. He doesn’t hide the way he’s feeling from Ellie, putting it all out there in gloriously swoony details, but taking his time with her, making sure that she’s ready for all that he wants from her.
The chemistry is awesome and the UST builds brilliantly, and I was lost in a world of swoon as these two slowly, naturally, and so, so easily, fall into a relationship that is life-changing for both of them.
Each glance, each smile, each full-of-emotion kiss... I felt it all! And as all of that sweetness continues, there’s a whole heap of hotness to go with it as these two get hot and passionate, and I loved seeing them together.
It’s a gorgeous love story, and I loved Ellie and Walker together. They’re so open and honest with each other, they talk about everything going on between them, and it’s so beautiful to watch them create something so special together.
There’s a fantastic cast of side characters that join in Ellie and Walker’s journey. Their family and friends are a great bunch, and as much as I enjoyed meeting the newbies, fans of JVW will love seeing characters from previous books.
There is some drama, but it’s true to the story and isn’t overdone, which I really appreciated. This is a fun, sweet, sexy, emotional and angst-free read that is beautifully heartfelt and completely engaging (with a sensational epilogue!), and I loved it!
4 stars!
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Another gorgeous read from Jennifer Van Wyk! Sweet, swoony, sexy, and so blessedly functional, this is a gorgeous, angst-free love story with a nice amount of emotion and lots of heart, and such a beautiful read. It’s the reason this woman is an auto-read author for me, I lost myself in the romance of it all and I loved it.
Note - This book does have ties to the rest of Jennifer’s books, set in the same town with cameos from other characters that I have already met and fallen madly for, however it can be read as a standalone.
Elie is having a really bad day. About to walk down the aisle, she finds her groom and her maid of honor going at it just moments before the wedding. It took her years to get over her first love leaving her at the altar a decade ago and it’s taken a long time for her to trust again, and now this! She’s done – with men, with her perfect-on-the-outside life, with all of it. So she takes off in her car and just drives.
Walker is a small town vet who encounters Ellie mid-rage in the middle of the road. Recognising her as a woman at the end of her rope, he sets her up with a dear family friend who takes her in and, when it becomes clear that she’s going to be hanging around for a while, offers her a job at his vet practice.
Walker is a country boy at heart who has dedicated his life to his job, and to helping his twin sister raise her son. His teenage nephew is the centre of his world, and he has lost relationships because of it, because women haven’t understood his need to be there for his family. But no woman has ever affected him like Ellie. He is drawn to her beauty, her strength and her kindness, and though he knows that she isn’t ready for a relationship, there is something between them that is undeniable.
Last night I wanted to kiss her.
Right now?
I want to kiss her. As in, bend her over backwards, change our lives forever with a kiss that leaves us both breathless and aching for more, kiss her.
Though she’s just walked out of a long-term relationship, Ellie is feeling everything that Walker is. She knows her last relationship wasn’t a true love match, and she only realises just how much she was willing to put up with when she encounters the pure perfection that is Walker. OMG, this man is irresistible! He’s sweet and kind, and super-romantic. He doesn’t hide the way he’s feeling from Ellie, putting it all out there in gloriously swoony details, but taking his time with her, making sure that she’s ready for all that he wants from her.
The chemistry is awesome and the UST builds brilliantly, and I was lost in a world of swoon as these two slowly, naturally, and so, so easily, fall into a relationship that is life-changing for both of them.
I don’t know how he did it. I didn’t expect to trust anyone with my heart again.
But I’m throwing it at him and hoping he’s caching it, because my heart? It’s gone for him.
Each glance, each smile, each full-of-emotion kiss... I felt it all! And as all of that sweetness continues, there’s a whole heap of hotness to go with it as these two get hot and passionate, and I loved seeing them together.
“Once we do this, you’re mine. You get that, right?”
“You say that as if I wasn’t already yours.”
It’s a gorgeous love story, and I loved Ellie and Walker together. They’re so open and honest with each other, they talk about everything going on between them, and it’s so beautiful to watch them create something so special together.
“I love you. It’s a forever thing for me.”
There’s a fantastic cast of side characters that join in Ellie and Walker’s journey. Their family and friends are a great bunch, and as much as I enjoyed meeting the newbies, fans of JVW will love seeing characters from previous books.
There is some drama, but it’s true to the story and isn’t overdone, which I really appreciated. This is a fun, sweet, sexy, emotional and angst-free read that is beautifully heartfelt and completely engaging (with a sensational epilogue!), and I loved it!
4 stars!
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
October 24, 2018
ALL I NEED by Jennifer Van Wyk is the story of Walker and Ellie.
Ellie has been burned before but thought she was headed to her happy ending when she caught her fiancé with her maid of honor...so she took off. Walker came forward to help Ellie and a slow friendship attraction builds up between the two. Ellie not wanting to take a chance on a man again but Walker is making that hard to vow to stick too. Walker to has a lot going on too but their attraction starts to take off.
Really enjoyed this book... and the secondary characters were great also!
Ellie has been burned before but thought she was headed to her happy ending when she caught her fiancé with her maid of honor...so she took off. Walker came forward to help Ellie and a slow friendship attraction builds up between the two. Ellie not wanting to take a chance on a man again but Walker is making that hard to vow to stick too. Walker to has a lot going on too but their attraction starts to take off.
Really enjoyed this book... and the secondary characters were great also!
October 21, 2018
Such a sweet meet cute especially after the dramatic start to All I Need. Walker McKinstry is a sweet cuddly bear. His hesitation and ease into getting to know Ellie is perfect. He’s kind, caring, loyal and committed to his sister, nephew and vet clinic.
Ellie Cummings has every right to be wary. She’s been burned before, but I love her resilience. She is kind and caring and beautiful inside and out.
The instant attraction but slow build to the relationship is perfect. Getting to know one another highlights the anticipation of the sexy times to come.
The secondary characters, especially Miss Polly, are just right and add to that small town feel and closeness. Love the little Easter eggs and revisiting past characters. All in all, a charming, feel-good story to sit back and enjoy.
Ellie Cummings has every right to be wary. She’s been burned before, but I love her resilience. She is kind and caring and beautiful inside and out.
The instant attraction but slow build to the relationship is perfect. Getting to know one another highlights the anticipation of the sexy times to come.
The secondary characters, especially Miss Polly, are just right and add to that small town feel and closeness. Love the little Easter eggs and revisiting past characters. All in all, a charming, feel-good story to sit back and enjoy.
October 29, 2018
All I Need is the first book I’ve read by Jennifer Van Wyk and I really enjoyed this small town romance. Every time I read a book set in a small town like Liberty it makes me want to move to one, and it was no different with All I Need. Especially if there’s a Walker McKinstry biding his time, just waiting for me to show up! And not just because of Walker, though, it was the whole town of Liberty- they showed no hesitation in welcoming Ellie as one of their own.
The saying goes, Once Burned, Twice Shy, but in poor Ellie’s case it was more like “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” She’s not had the best of luck when it comes to men, until she finds herself on the outskirts of the little town of Liberty, about to be saved from doing something she’ll regret later, by one Walker McKinstry. A relationship is the farthest thing from her mind when she takes him up on his offer to help. But the best laid plans and all that…
Walker is the epitome of the perfect bbf! He’s sweet, incredibly kind, and unbelievably caring. He was so patient with Ellie, willing to be there as her friend until she was ready and willing to admit to the feelings that had been growing between them. Theirs was a lovely slow burn of a romance that had me rooting for them from the start.
October 26, 2018
OMG I Loved this book!!! This is my first book by this author and now a loyal follower after reading this. The character development, the story development had everything I could ever wish for in a read.
October 23, 2018
Recommendation appeared on USA Today’s Happy Ever After on October 23, 2018.
I’ve been trying to read more new-to-me authors, and a friend recommended All I Need by Jennifer Van Wyk. I dived right in and quickly found myself glued to this witty, sexy and heartfelt small-town romance that is entertaining as well as emotionally satisfying. Walker and Ellie meet as she’s fleeing her wedding after discovering her fiancé cheating on her, and he’s immediately drawn to her feistiness and quiet vulnerability. He arranges a place for her to stay and helps her to get back on her feet, and he secretly hopes she will be tempted to stay. His care, patience and freely given support are swoon-worthy, and she learns to trust again and begins to hope she may have finally found a real home and a family. Their slow-burn relationship is tender and romantic, and the cast of delightful secondary characters makes All I Need truly engaging and had me immediately downloading Van Wyk’s interconnected books in order to experience more of her captivating writing.
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
I’ve been trying to read more new-to-me authors, and a friend recommended All I Need by Jennifer Van Wyk. I dived right in and quickly found myself glued to this witty, sexy and heartfelt small-town romance that is entertaining as well as emotionally satisfying. Walker and Ellie meet as she’s fleeing her wedding after discovering her fiancé cheating on her, and he’s immediately drawn to her feistiness and quiet vulnerability. He arranges a place for her to stay and helps her to get back on her feet, and he secretly hopes she will be tempted to stay. His care, patience and freely given support are swoon-worthy, and she learns to trust again and begins to hope she may have finally found a real home and a family. Their slow-burn relationship is tender and romantic, and the cast of delightful secondary characters makes All I Need truly engaging and had me immediately downloading Van Wyk’s interconnected books in order to experience more of her captivating writing.
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
October 23, 2018
All I Need
by Jennifer Van Wyk
Y'all I cant even explain to you how much I LOVED this book, and how much I love this authors stories, every time I just fall in love with the way it was written, the characters and how many feels i ended up feeling.
This book is set in the same work as all her other books, loosely connected with each other.
I discovered Jens work last year and I have been a massive fan ever since, What I adore about all her books is that the relationships are so real, and they don't have an instant relationship. She builds there friendship, there chemistry and there is a lot of wooing.
Walker, he is funny, smart, sexy, everything you will love. He is not afraid to show his emotions and boy, there is a lot of emotions in this story.
Ellie has been burned twice, and doesn't want to be burned again, but there is something about Walker and the town Liberty, that she is in.
I love that we see some of the other characters we have come to love in previous books, this book is heart-warming, you need to binge read them all. I was captivated from the first page and till the end, not once could I put it down and when I was finished all I wanted to do was return to this beautiful place the author has created.
Ang
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by Jennifer Van Wyk
Y'all I cant even explain to you how much I LOVED this book, and how much I love this authors stories, every time I just fall in love with the way it was written, the characters and how many feels i ended up feeling.
This book is set in the same work as all her other books, loosely connected with each other.
I discovered Jens work last year and I have been a massive fan ever since, What I adore about all her books is that the relationships are so real, and they don't have an instant relationship. She builds there friendship, there chemistry and there is a lot of wooing.
Walker, he is funny, smart, sexy, everything you will love. He is not afraid to show his emotions and boy, there is a lot of emotions in this story.
Ellie has been burned twice, and doesn't want to be burned again, but there is something about Walker and the town Liberty, that she is in.
I love that we see some of the other characters we have come to love in previous books, this book is heart-warming, you need to binge read them all. I was captivated from the first page and till the end, not once could I put it down and when I was finished all I wanted to do was return to this beautiful place the author has created.
Ang
PNR Book Lover Reviews
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 10, 2018
When an author can make you swoon, giggle, laugh out loud, cry and so many other emotions just from their words, you know you are reading an amazing book.
Ms. Van Wyk did just that! Ellie and Walker’s story was one that I couldn’t put down. Walker was just swoon-worthy (he has been added to my BFF harem). He was exactly what Ellie needed; this poor girl had been disappointed by so many in her life. When she meets Walker....and can I just say I loved how they met!!!
Throw in some pretty amazing supporting friends/family: Ms. Polly and Grayson (I loved his humor!!!), this is why All I Need gets 5 stars from me!!!! Grab this book, make sure you have the day to read because you won’t want to put it down.
Reviewed by: Dana D.
Ms. Van Wyk did just that! Ellie and Walker’s story was one that I couldn’t put down. Walker was just swoon-worthy (he has been added to my BFF harem). He was exactly what Ellie needed; this poor girl had been disappointed by so many in her life. When she meets Walker....and can I just say I loved how they met!!!
Throw in some pretty amazing supporting friends/family: Ms. Polly and Grayson (I loved his humor!!!), this is why All I Need gets 5 stars from me!!!! Grab this book, make sure you have the day to read because you won’t want to put it down.
Reviewed by: Dana D.
October 25, 2018
A great story from Jennifer Van Wyk. I fell in love with Walker and Ellie from the start.
Ellie was a little broken when she first arrived in the small town of Libety after leaving her cheating fiance behind. When she first meets Walker on the side of the road the last thing on her mind is starting a new relationship.
For Walker he feels this intense connection to Ellie and his protective side comes out immediately he takes her under his wing finding her a home and a job but can he break down Ellie's walls and help her rebuild her trust and fall in love.
A beautifully written and swoon worthy story that I would highly recommend!
Ellie was a little broken when she first arrived in the small town of Libety after leaving her cheating fiance behind. When she first meets Walker on the side of the road the last thing on her mind is starting a new relationship.
For Walker he feels this intense connection to Ellie and his protective side comes out immediately he takes her under his wing finding her a home and a job but can he break down Ellie's walls and help her rebuild her trust and fall in love.
A beautifully written and swoon worthy story that I would highly recommend!
October 25, 2018
After putting his life on hold to concentrate on helping to raise his nephew, veterinarian, Walker McKinstry finds himself suddenly falling hard and fast for Ellie Cummings.
“She’s mine. Those two words flip over in my head a few times before they settle in my gut. She might not know it yet, but she is. How any man let her go truly boggles my mind. But every single part of her they tried to break, only made her that much stronger. And I plan to make her heart forget every single second she spent with them.”
Walker really has to rein himself in because Ellie is definitely not in a place to reciprocate those feelings. Moments before her wedding, Ellie found her fiancé cheating with her maid of honor.
I love how Walker was able to give Ellie the time to heal without creating distance. He kept her close and was there for her even when she didn’t know she needed it.
A swoony hero, fun banter and a surprising twist were only a few of the reasons I love this small town story populated with awesome characters.
-4.5 Stars!!-
“She’s mine. Those two words flip over in my head a few times before they settle in my gut. She might not know it yet, but she is. How any man let her go truly boggles my mind. But every single part of her they tried to break, only made her that much stronger. And I plan to make her heart forget every single second she spent with them.”
Walker really has to rein himself in because Ellie is definitely not in a place to reciprocate those feelings. Moments before her wedding, Ellie found her fiancé cheating with her maid of honor.
I love how Walker was able to give Ellie the time to heal without creating distance. He kept her close and was there for her even when she didn’t know she needed it.
A swoony hero, fun banter and a surprising twist were only a few of the reasons I love this small town story populated with awesome characters.
-4.5 Stars!!-
October 26, 2018
Holy Fucking Shit what a bang this book starts with. Jennifer has hit the ball out the park once again. This woman is such an amazing writer.
This book grabs your attention from the first page. It's addictive because it's wholesome, heartwarming, heart breaking, it has soul and plenty of LMFAO moments.
Ellie is a girl that life has dealt her nothing but a shit hand. Yet this beautiful, vivacious, kind hearted woman never turns bitter towards the world. She endures and learns and moves on.
Her ability to do that lead her to her Fairytale come true.
Walker is EVERYTHING. This man is what sugar and spice and alllllll things nice represent.
He is fantabulous uncle to his nephew, he is amazing to sister and elders. He puts others first always. That's until Ellie comes into his life. The comes with such force it was hard not to notice her and the rest was history.
Watching Polly and Walker give Ellie unconditional love, they gave her a home and family, it was magical.
Walker is one Hot freaking Bastard. He is the whole package deal.
Through think and thin these two are made for each other....
In the beginning this line brought me to tears with how hard I laughed....
"The boob looking like a lotus flower pot line is fucking hilarious"...
This book has phenomenal dialogue and even better funny scenes. I promise you will be school girl... either a giggly one or a swooning hot cheeks girl.
Enjoy this Book ladies ..
This book grabs your attention from the first page. It's addictive because it's wholesome, heartwarming, heart breaking, it has soul and plenty of LMFAO moments.
Ellie is a girl that life has dealt her nothing but a shit hand. Yet this beautiful, vivacious, kind hearted woman never turns bitter towards the world. She endures and learns and moves on.
Her ability to do that lead her to her Fairytale come true.
Walker is EVERYTHING. This man is what sugar and spice and alllllll things nice represent.
He is fantabulous uncle to his nephew, he is amazing to sister and elders. He puts others first always. That's until Ellie comes into his life. The comes with such force it was hard not to notice her and the rest was history.
Watching Polly and Walker give Ellie unconditional love, they gave her a home and family, it was magical.
Walker is one Hot freaking Bastard. He is the whole package deal.
Through think and thin these two are made for each other....
In the beginning this line brought me to tears with how hard I laughed....
"The boob looking like a lotus flower pot line is fucking hilarious"...
This book has phenomenal dialogue and even better funny scenes. I promise you will be school girl... either a giggly one or a swooning hot cheeks girl.
Enjoy this Book ladies ..
December 21, 2018
I’ll be honest, I get sucked into a world authors wrote and I don’t always like leaving them. I like seeing the other characters and their stories. That being said, let’s just say I’m an idiot for that! Because what Ms. Van Wyk just wrote? It’s a freaking masterpiece!!! Ellie, Walker, and the gang just I am soooo in love with them!! So in love! New things are good things, that’s for dang sure!!
Ellie ends up in town after a bad thing happening to her. Walker and his nephew Grayson happen upon her and let’s just say the rest is history. Add in Miss Polly and Willow and some more surprises up Ms. Van Wyk’s sleeve and you’ll be as madly in love as I am!!! Words absolutely cannot describe my love for this amazing book! I want to go visit this town, actually I want to live there. Because if I went to visit I wouldn’t leave!! These people and the place they’ve created to live in, it’s like home. I’m going home to friends! I just can’t get enough of this town and these characters!!
I adore Ellie and Walker and I just seriously could go on and gush. Add in a couple surprises thrown in and you will be BLOWN away! I think this may be my new favorite book by Ms. Van Wyk and I don’t say that lightly! Dive in, fall in love, and be ready for one amazing adventure full of amazing characters you’ll consider friends in a town you’ll want to live in!
Ellie ends up in town after a bad thing happening to her. Walker and his nephew Grayson happen upon her and let’s just say the rest is history. Add in Miss Polly and Willow and some more surprises up Ms. Van Wyk’s sleeve and you’ll be as madly in love as I am!!! Words absolutely cannot describe my love for this amazing book! I want to go visit this town, actually I want to live there. Because if I went to visit I wouldn’t leave!! These people and the place they’ve created to live in, it’s like home. I’m going home to friends! I just can’t get enough of this town and these characters!!
I adore Ellie and Walker and I just seriously could go on and gush. Add in a couple surprises thrown in and you will be BLOWN away! I think this may be my new favorite book by Ms. Van Wyk and I don’t say that lightly! Dive in, fall in love, and be ready for one amazing adventure full of amazing characters you’ll consider friends in a town you’ll want to live in!
August 20, 2021
4.5
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October 31, 2018
“The feelings I have for Ellie should freak me out, make me panic. But it’s the opposite. [...] I know something was missing. It’s as if my entire life i’ve been waiting for Ellie to appear and now that she has, I can only hope she’s here to stay.”
Tall, strong, gentle and dedicated to saving the lives of animals. Veterinarian Walker McKinstry was living just another normal day in his life, until he found a furious blonde with a golf club in her hand about to destroy a car. What he did not expect was to discover that this stranger was all he needed in his life.
Ellie had a complicated childhood and spent much of her life trying to fit in, to meet the expectations of others in exchange for the love her family denied. But this choice, conscious or not, costs her a lot: she was betrayed. Twice. By two different fiances. Always on the altar, but never married. Now trusting is not something she will do easily.
The chemistry between the couple is good, it is not forced and the speed at which the relationship deepens is plausible, giving a good rhythm to the narrative. Walker's respect for Ellie's behavior is to make you sigh. Her understanding of Walker and Grayson's relationship to be applauded.
Family is the watchword in this book. The development of family relationships and their consequences in the adult life of the characters are the great force that moves the narrative. Miss Polly, besides fun, shows us that family is more than just a blood tie.
The turnaround will not surprise the more attentive readers who will see the clues in the development of reading. Yet it is well built and revealing. Unexpected secrets come to the light, and despite the dramatic scenario the scene is thrilling, well-developed and without exaggeration.
A book to laugh, sigh, warm your heart and have fun. A romance to fuel hope and make us believe that endings may not be perfect, because problems do not solve themselves in a magic pass, but they can be no doubt extremely real, plausible and happy.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest Review *
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Tall, strong, gentle and dedicated to saving the lives of animals. Veterinarian Walker McKinstry was living just another normal day in his life, until he found a furious blonde with a golf club in her hand about to destroy a car. What he did not expect was to discover that this stranger was all he needed in his life.
Ellie had a complicated childhood and spent much of her life trying to fit in, to meet the expectations of others in exchange for the love her family denied. But this choice, conscious or not, costs her a lot: she was betrayed. Twice. By two different fiances. Always on the altar, but never married. Now trusting is not something she will do easily.
The chemistry between the couple is good, it is not forced and the speed at which the relationship deepens is plausible, giving a good rhythm to the narrative. Walker's respect for Ellie's behavior is to make you sigh. Her understanding of Walker and Grayson's relationship to be applauded.
Family is the watchword in this book. The development of family relationships and their consequences in the adult life of the characters are the great force that moves the narrative. Miss Polly, besides fun, shows us that family is more than just a blood tie.
The turnaround will not surprise the more attentive readers who will see the clues in the development of reading. Yet it is well built and revealing. Unexpected secrets come to the light, and despite the dramatic scenario the scene is thrilling, well-developed and without exaggeration.
A book to laugh, sigh, warm your heart and have fun. A romance to fuel hope and make us believe that endings may not be perfect, because problems do not solve themselves in a magic pass, but they can be no doubt extremely real, plausible and happy.
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October 25, 2018
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*
4.5 "Baby Goats" Stars
All I Need left me in such a feel good mood. I couldn't stop the smiles from forming on my face. It had me laughing and swooning so hard. It also had that emotional aspect in which tugged at my heartstrings. Oh, and that twist? I definitely did not see coming. I was all around surprised, that's for sure. And Ellie and Walker? Yeah, I couldn't get enough of them.
Ellie has been through a lot. At a young age she's been alone. With parents that never paid attention to her, and basically raising herself. You can see that it's difficult for her to show emotion or trust people. And that's why with her fiancé knowing what she's been through she can't believe that he'd hurt her the way he did. It's taken her years to recover from the betrayal at the hands of her ex-fiancé. And now, as she's ready to marry her current fiancé he betrays her just the same, if not worse. She's angry, but more so with herself for believing and trusting it would be different this time. If there's one thing Ellie knows for sure is she won't trust that easily again, or better yet, not trust at all.
Walker, oh boy he's something else. He's charming, charismatic, loving, and caring, he's just every good thing. Annnnnd he's a veterinarian, this hunk of a man caring for animals, I mean come on, swoon for days. He's such a good man, and the way he cares and is always there for his nephew is everything. He has so much to offer, and that's why when he sees a fiery woman about to go ballistic on the side of a road he offers his help. And from that point on, the rest is history. It's only a matter of time before he wants to give her everything.
Ahhhhhh! Ellie and Walker just brought ALL the giddiness in me. These two were every-freakin-thing! They had undeniable chemistry. They had witty banter. They were just so good together. I loved how Walker was patient with Ellie after everything she'd been through. He wanted to gain her trust more than anything. Ellie was meant to be on the side of the road at that particular moment Walker was driving by. These two were just meant to be.
All in all, All I Need was an enjoyable read all around.
4.5 "Baby Goats" Stars
All I Need left me in such a feel good mood. I couldn't stop the smiles from forming on my face. It had me laughing and swooning so hard. It also had that emotional aspect in which tugged at my heartstrings. Oh, and that twist? I definitely did not see coming. I was all around surprised, that's for sure. And Ellie and Walker? Yeah, I couldn't get enough of them.
Ellie has been through a lot. At a young age she's been alone. With parents that never paid attention to her, and basically raising herself. You can see that it's difficult for her to show emotion or trust people. And that's why with her fiancé knowing what she's been through she can't believe that he'd hurt her the way he did. It's taken her years to recover from the betrayal at the hands of her ex-fiancé. And now, as she's ready to marry her current fiancé he betrays her just the same, if not worse. She's angry, but more so with herself for believing and trusting it would be different this time. If there's one thing Ellie knows for sure is she won't trust that easily again, or better yet, not trust at all.
Walker, oh boy he's something else. He's charming, charismatic, loving, and caring, he's just every good thing. Annnnnd he's a veterinarian, this hunk of a man caring for animals, I mean come on, swoon for days. He's such a good man, and the way he cares and is always there for his nephew is everything. He has so much to offer, and that's why when he sees a fiery woman about to go ballistic on the side of a road he offers his help. And from that point on, the rest is history. It's only a matter of time before he wants to give her everything.
Ahhhhhh! Ellie and Walker just brought ALL the giddiness in me. These two were every-freakin-thing! They had undeniable chemistry. They had witty banter. They were just so good together. I loved how Walker was patient with Ellie after everything she'd been through. He wanted to gain her trust more than anything. Ellie was meant to be on the side of the road at that particular moment Walker was driving by. These two were just meant to be.
All in all, All I Need was an enjoyable read all around.
October 24, 2018
I would have to say that this book was more than just your contemporary romance novel about two people who fall in love. It was certainly more of a women's fiction novel about overcoming hardship and heartache.
Ellie, the sweet and sensitive main character, has had her fair share of traumatic relationships. Which stem from her broken and damaging experience with her own parents. She manages to be engaged TWICE in her young life and both engagements ending very sourly.
She finally let's everything go after the second engagement debacle and finds herself on the side of the road in a small town where she meets Walker.
Walker is genuinely kind and cares about everyone around him. Always making sure they're taken care of before he is. He treats Ellie no differently than anyone else, other than he's completely blown away by her.
Their attraction and borderline slow burn romance builds up nicely to a satisfying conclusion. Between Walker, who hasn't given the time of day to any woman in his life, and Ellie, who is afraid of opening her heart again, they have amazing chemistry and bring a small town experience to a grinding end... ;)
Ellie, the sweet and sensitive main character, has had her fair share of traumatic relationships. Which stem from her broken and damaging experience with her own parents. She manages to be engaged TWICE in her young life and both engagements ending very sourly.
She finally let's everything go after the second engagement debacle and finds herself on the side of the road in a small town where she meets Walker.
Walker is genuinely kind and cares about everyone around him. Always making sure they're taken care of before he is. He treats Ellie no differently than anyone else, other than he's completely blown away by her.
Their attraction and borderline slow burn romance builds up nicely to a satisfying conclusion. Between Walker, who hasn't given the time of day to any woman in his life, and Ellie, who is afraid of opening her heart again, they have amazing chemistry and bring a small town experience to a grinding end... ;)
October 24, 2018
Walker and Ellie's story was phenomenal. There is nothing that I love more then a small town romance, with a swoon worthy gentleman, adorable pets and lovable characters that I won't be able to forget. Ellie has had some tough luck when it comes to men and she is ready to start fresh in a new town. What she wasn't expecting was Walker, the swoon worthy local vet in town, who knows how to treat a lady right. From the moment they met, you could feel the sparks flying off the page. However, Walker had his work cut out for him to prove to Ellie that he was indeed a good guy. This book is full of laugh out loud moments, heartfelt moments and epic swoon worthy moments. I honestly couldn't get enough of this book. I read it from start to finish in one sitting!! It was that amazing!!! If your looking for a small town romance with characters you won't soon forget, check out All I Need!!! I promise this book will captivate you and leave you with the best book hangover you have ever had!!!!
October 10, 2018
Walker is a hunka hunka burning love! Ellie is the gal you want to go drink margs with. But Miss Polly - well Miss Polly makes you want to move right into her house and also will make you choke on your drink because you never know what is coming out of her mouth! LOVE ME SOME MISS POLLY!!
And then Grayson. I love when an author can write a truly realistic teenage boy! Props for that.
I've read JVW's other books, and didn't even realize at first this was part of that series. Could definitely be a standalone, but the appearances by faves from past books just made it all the better.
The journey may be tough. The road may be bumpy. You may get lost along the way. But the trip is always worth it in the end when you find your home!
And then Grayson. I love when an author can write a truly realistic teenage boy! Props for that.
I've read JVW's other books, and didn't even realize at first this was part of that series. Could definitely be a standalone, but the appearances by faves from past books just made it all the better.
The journey may be tough. The road may be bumpy. You may get lost along the way. But the trip is always worth it in the end when you find your home!
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