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Caught Up in Her
Discover the thrillingly romantic New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Caught Up in Love series by Lauren Blakely, the author of Seductive Nights!
A sweet romance so perfect it could have been scripted by Hollywood. But can a first love survive past the first summer?...
I'm not going to say it was love at first sight when I met her. I don't believe in that. Because love isn't about falling for someone's looks. Though she was beautiful in every single way, from her dark, wavy hair to her gorgeous brown eyes, to the soft curves of her body. But that's not why I fell so hard for her that summer. She took my breath away for reasons that had nothing to do with her looks. It was the the movies, the conversations, the walks through the small town, the nights on the beach with the waves rolling in, the way I could hold her hand and feel as if the world had simply melted away and we were all that was left. So, there was no love-at-first-sight. That would come later, and if it happened first it would take away all the reasons that stayed with me for the next five years. Even though you're not supposed to fall for your best friend's little sister. But that didn't stop me...
Caught Up in Her is a prequel novella in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Caught Up in Love series.
A sweet romance so perfect it could have been scripted by Hollywood. But can a first love survive past the first summer?...
I'm not going to say it was love at first sight when I met her. I don't believe in that. Because love isn't about falling for someone's looks. Though she was beautiful in every single way, from her dark, wavy hair to her gorgeous brown eyes, to the soft curves of her body. But that's not why I fell so hard for her that summer. She took my breath away for reasons that had nothing to do with her looks. It was the the movies, the conversations, the walks through the small town, the nights on the beach with the waves rolling in, the way I could hold her hand and feel as if the world had simply melted away and we were all that was left. So, there was no love-at-first-sight. That would come later, and if it happened first it would take away all the reasons that stayed with me for the next five years. Even though you're not supposed to fall for your best friend's little sister. But that didn't stop me...
Caught Up in Her is a prequel novella in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Caught Up in Love series.
56 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2014
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About the author
Lauren Blakely
256 books24.2k followersYou can find Lauren on TikTok at @laurenblakelybooks! A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
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May 30, 2014
Caught Up in Her was an adorable, sweet, sexy and fun novella and the prequel to the Caught up in Love series by Lauren Blakely. I love this author's writing style and I can't wait to read more of this series!
The male POV was an added bonus.
P.S.: This novella is currently FREE on Amazon.
December 18, 2015
Loved Bryans pov. Will definitely be trying to get to all the books I've missed by this author before 2015 is over.
100% Safe.
100% Safe.
June 2, 2014
This was a fun novella and I really enjoyed it. A quick read with sweet characters that were playful and flirty. Bryan and Kat had nice chemistry and great banter. I loved that it was told from both of their POV's.
I got a good sense of the characters and where they were at in their lives and where they were going. I thought this was a nice precursor of what's to come. I like that there was a five years later update that leads you into the first book, Caught Up In Us. I have not read the first book yet but this prequel makes me really want too. :-)
I got a good sense of the characters and where they were at in their lives and where they were going. I thought this was a nice precursor of what's to come. I like that there was a five years later update that leads you into the first book, Caught Up In Us. I have not read the first book yet but this prequel makes me really want too. :-)
June 11, 2014
This book probably would have been fine, if I didn't realize about 5 pages in that it is a precursor to a book I have already read. I know what happens. I don't need "his" perspective. I don't care!
February 7, 2017
I dont think you really need to read the first and second parts of these novella's as the whole story is told in Caught up in Us. Been on my Kindle since 2013.
September 15, 2017
Lovely short prequel about Kat and Bryan.
It is the story of brilliant beginnings and heart-wrenching endings, about finding love and losing it. It is a story about sacrificing what you want for what someone else needs.
Though I don't agree with his choice, I found it really high-handed, to be honest, I do believe that Bryan's intentions were pure: he wanted Kat to have the college experience - to find herself and her direction, without the interference and all-encompassing nature of a budding relationship.
Anyway, good back story to Caught Up In Us.
It is the story of brilliant beginnings and heart-wrenching endings, about finding love and losing it. It is a story about sacrificing what you want for what someone else needs.
Though I don't agree with his choice, I found it really high-handed, to be honest, I do believe that Bryan's intentions were pure: he wanted Kat to have the college experience - to find herself and her direction, without the interference and all-encompassing nature of a budding relationship.
Anyway, good back story to Caught Up In Us.
April 17, 2019
This short story was pretty good. I liked Kat and Bryan, and really want to know how their story continues. However, I am getting kind of annoyed how every book I read like this the guy breaks up with the girl because its what he thinks is best for her. Shouldnt she pick whats best for her?
gave-up-on
January 12, 2019For being a short story, I really struggled reading even 2 chapters in this and couldn’t get into the story, thankfully it was a freebie.
August 24, 2015
Caught Up in Her was a cute prequel! I did read it second, but I don’t think it really matters if you read it first or not. Either way, you’ll already know about Kat and Bryan’s Summer romance and why he broke up with her. I am glad that I read it after the first book though, since it allowed for more tension while I waited to learn why Bryan broke her heart five years ago; this just filled in some of the details. But there’s a twist at the end! Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but I think it’s suggesting what I think it’s suggesting! Oh, Bryan! You sly, sneaky man!
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July 27, 2015
A short while ago I read Caught Up In Him, a short novella in Kat's point of view at age 17, having a Summer romance with her brother's best friend. He broke her heart.
This novella tells his story, and I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading the full length Caught Up with us, which I'm sure will be an enemies (on her part) to lovers book as he tries to win her back.
This novella tells his story, and I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading the full length Caught Up with us, which I'm sure will be an enemies (on her part) to lovers book as he tries to win her back.
January 9, 2015
it was ok
The flash back and forth dragged in a little, but became more interesting towards the end. Bryan's sudden decision through me a little, but then when it flashes forwards five years things start to get interesting
The flash back and forth dragged in a little, but became more interesting towards the end. Bryan's sudden decision through me a little, but then when it flashes forwards five years things start to get interesting
April 16, 2014
I like it.❤️
April 23, 2014
♥♥♥♥♥Bryan♥♥♥♥♥
May 1, 2014
Can't wait for the next book!
March 18, 2015
cute fun way to start a series. i will finish the series eventually.
May 6, 2015
It's a cute quick story. I'll definitely read the next book. The writing style is simple and easy to follow. Good book when you keep getting interruptions.
December 30, 2016
I will definitely continue with the series!
May 14, 2014
All of Lauren's books that I have read so far I have loved them all
August 21, 2019
Most of the time I don't read New Adult books also known as books that feature young (usually college-aged) kids.
In this prequel novella to Lauren Blakely's series featured two college aged characters who 'fall in love' over the course of a week of working together and going to the movies.
While this sort of thing happens in real life (college kids dating, hanging out, seeing movies) I just can't get used to the idea that a) they 'fell in love' within the course of a week somewhere during working together and watching movies and b) I just can't used to the idea that young characters 'fall in love'.
At that age is when people are discovering themselves...what do they know about the forever kind of love. A little judgemental but I just don't like reading NA type of romances for this reason.
For this reason I gave it 4 stars for the decent writing but I docked it a star because I really didn't connect with the characters nor did I sympathize with them.
In this prequel novella to Lauren Blakely's series featured two college aged characters who 'fall in love' over the course of a week of working together and going to the movies.
While this sort of thing happens in real life (college kids dating, hanging out, seeing movies) I just can't get used to the idea that a) they 'fell in love' within the course of a week somewhere during working together and watching movies and b) I just can't used to the idea that young characters 'fall in love'.
At that age is when people are discovering themselves...what do they know about the forever kind of love. A little judgemental but I just don't like reading NA type of romances for this reason.
For this reason I gave it 4 stars for the decent writing but I docked it a star because I really didn't connect with the characters nor did I sympathize with them.
December 31, 2019
4 stars
This novella gives us a whirlwind romance between Bryan and Kat. They fall hard and fast but then hearts are broken and they are forced to move on. Only, sometimes though it’s easier said than done.
They haven’t seen each other for five years and Brian has been pining over her since he made the terrible mistake that tore them apart and he is ready to get her back.
It’s a sweet, flirty, fun novella that is the perfect set up for Bryan and Kat’s second chance romance, Caught Up in Us
This novella gives us a whirlwind romance between Bryan and Kat. They fall hard and fast but then hearts are broken and they are forced to move on. Only, sometimes though it’s easier said than done.
They haven’t seen each other for five years and Brian has been pining over her since he made the terrible mistake that tore them apart and he is ready to get her back.
It’s a sweet, flirty, fun novella that is the perfect set up for Bryan and Kat’s second chance romance, Caught Up in Us
April 5, 2018
Bryan's POV (mostly) about falling in love with Kat that summer. Still meh. Yes, he had his reason (shitty as it was), but aside from the brief talk with his sister about him "pining" I didn't feel that he'd really missed her. Kat recalls an article in Book #1 that says he'd broken up with the woman he'd been seeing for a year. Nothing to hint that he couldn't commit to the new woman, nothing to say he'd never found the connection with anyone else that he had with Kat. Just a lot of ... nothing.
June 24, 2018
Short and sweet - this was my first YA-book by this author and even if it's different from her hot/erotica romances I loved it very much. I needed a book with Up in title and this one was short so I squeezed it in-between and now I'm looking forward to the first novel in series (which fits for another challenge this month) and I'm so curious how the story between those develops.
May 17, 2021
Short and fun
This is short, fun, a cute young couple’s story that makes u recall your young love and attraction days. Wish there was more to the story but off course it’s a series so I need to jump on the next book to see what happens next! All I can say is, Kat better make him gravel.
Nanedsmomba- reviewer and blogger for Life Reads With Friends.
This is short, fun, a cute young couple’s story that makes u recall your young love and attraction days. Wish there was more to the story but off course it’s a series so I need to jump on the next book to see what happens next! All I can say is, Kat better make him gravel.
Nanedsmomba- reviewer and blogger for Life Reads With Friends.
December 8, 2017
It was nice to get Bryan's POV on their first meeting. However, I had hoped his motives for breaking up with Kat would be explained a little more.
Definitely recommend you read this after the first book because it ruins the tension since you know why they split.
Definitely recommend you read this after the first book because it ruins the tension since you know why they split.
December 28, 2017
It was a story of them from five years ago when they first met. It was mainly in Bryan’s POV so we got to read what was on his mind when he broke up with Kat. And yep it was still stupid the second time around. It was like a prequel novella before the whole story start.
June 8, 2018
This is a sweet fun novella. The story told from Bryan's point of view is fun and flirty and just a little bit heartbreaking. He tries to do the right thing. Kat is sweet and their feelings for each other are powerful. This is a great prequel and sets the scene for what's to come.
July 23, 2019
Short and sweet - now I want to read/listen to Caught Up in Us again!
October 16, 2019
This felt like a romantic comedy, with cute characters and a nice plot. Who doesn’t love the baby sister falling in love with the brothers best friend? It’s a really nice short story to set the mood for the book.
March 10, 2020
Great Beginning
This is a way to go when you are starting a series, except their relationship was so short but he didn't want her to wait, she was just starting college, he was just starting his career, but maybe he should have given her a choice.
This is a way to go when you are starting a series, except their relationship was so short but he didn't want her to wait, she was just starting college, he was just starting his career, but maybe he should have given her a choice.
July 30, 2017
Short and choppy
You want to like the characters but are not given the chance. You hardly meet the when the story is over. Disappointing. I am usually a fan of her writing.
You want to like the characters but are not given the chance. You hardly meet the when the story is over. Disappointing. I am usually a fan of her writing.
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