Almost, Maybe

by Katie L. Tyler

The world around us isn’t as forgiving as the people who love us the most.

Sometimes we try so hard only to meet a dead end on a path that we thought was the right one. I met Matty in sixth grade. I fell in love with him over the course of our adolescent years. The thing about us is there never really was an us. There was a promise, an almost, a maybe. Somewhere down the line I have full faith our stars would’ve eventually aligned. It would’ve been right. It would’ve been perfect. But not everyone is meant to get a fairy tale ending. Especially when the person I was destined to be with happened to be his best friend.

Growing up, Mya Jackson has always been the plus size advocate in her family.

After being constantly degraded by friends, relatives and random outsiders, she accepted that she didn’t deserve happiness. Battling mind over matter, Mya worked through her inner demons and changed her perspective on her body as well as what she wanted in life. Actions speak louder than words and scars manipulate the heart from healing completely. Only those who are strong enough can come out alive.

Matty Edwards, captain of West Creek High's football team, a role model to many, and most importantly, a best friend to Mya Jackson. While being faced with many adversities in his life, one of the hardest trials of all has been caving in to the pressures of being popular while struggling with his own internal conflicts. Hidden secrets are never meant to surface, but when a prideful image was more important than the desires of his heart, he lost the one thing that meant the most to him, her. Little did he know his best friend Kameron was awaiting his fall to sweep in and steal the woman of his dreams.

Time waits for no one, but in the end, timing is everything.

Unknown Binding

First published October 16, 2021

About the author

Find more information on my website: www.katieltyler.com

Reviews

[Karla Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matty, had my heart in so many ways. I misjudged him in the beginning. I really thought he was being mean to her, but halfway through I realized how much he loved her and wouldn’t really hurt her intentionally. Even though he did fail and hurt her so much.

His story really made me sad from the beginning. Seeing him go through his mom having cancer and then to losing the only two best friends that really cared for him was so heartbreaking. He deserved so much love. When the time jump happened, it hurt even more because it meant he was alone for so long.

Matty is a beautiful character that makes a lot of mistakes. He has the best intentions, but makes the wrong choices. Mya loved him since childhood and literally would drop everything to be there for him. Seeing her choose herself before him was very admirable after being hurt the way she was. She needed space to be okay without him. But I saw it in her, it was always Matty. 😭

Katie outdid herself with such a beautiful story, that touched me in so many ways. Just wait until I tell you all about Kam. He changed me and I literally cry anytime I think of him. I’m so happy I got to experience this story.


Y’all—someone hold my tissue because I’m going to be a wreck after this review. Kam IS EVERYTHING. No, matter how much I love Matty, Kam will never compare. I fell so hard for him, only to be truly heartbroken in the end.

This character was made with every beautiful thought there is. From his love from books, to being kind, and the way he stood up and was there for Mya.

There were aspects to his character that you just kept unfolding and it made me fall for him even more. The way he treated Mya even while she didn’t notice his feeling was so precious, but the way he loved her when they were married gave love a new meaning.

The ending killed me and a part of me will forever be with Kam. I’m so glad he got some of Mya’s love because he deserved it. I feel all kinds of emotional writing this and he will be a character that will stay with me for long while, but I’m so happy I got to experience him.

I highly recommend this story and I can’t wait for the next book!

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a truly surprising story.. I loved Kameron OMG, he is so wholesome and a wonderful book boyfriend if not the best. Mya the sweetest heroine ever, I loved her to pieces. Matty was trouble but I can't wait to see what is coming up next with him..
Honestly was not expecting to cry my heart out but thank you for this wonderful book that allowed me to get out of that weird reading slump I was in.

[Katie L. Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Colleen Hoover once said, "This book was really heavy. If you tear out most of the pages, it's not as heavy. But when you do that, the book just doesn't make any sense."

[Tess · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I want you to feel my pulse as I fuck you into tomorrow and then love you to infinity."
I think it's an understatement to say this is my new favorite book. I cried so hard and for so long and still feel like I am missing pieces of me. I felt so connected to Mya. Weight has always been a struggle for me and people don't believe you when you say things like this happen to you when you grow up bigger. The things people say hurt, but because you are different, you have to brush them off and keep living otherwise you won't survive. I think the harsh reality of the realism of this book is just what the world needs more of. The world isn't perfect. Bad things happen to good people. This book broke me in all the right places. I needed to feel these things. I needed to embrace the cruel reality. I needed to be in this world and live with these characters. I cannot wait until book 2. I already want to re-read this. Kameron is one of my all-time favorite book boyfriends. He is everything I didn't know I needed. I can't wait to see how Matty is portrayed in book 2. He's so broken and while I don't necessarily care for him, I'm eager to see more of his development. Mya is incredible and so viciously strong. Gosh, I'm just at a loss for words. This book is everything. Kudos to this author. I haven't read anything else by her, but now i'm eager to.
I would categorize the tropes as a second-chance romance, friends to lovers, plus-size heroine, love triangle with a possible secret lover.
If you are in to have your heart broken, please do yourself a favor and love these characters as much as I do. This is real. This is life and this is the type of romance that makes me believe that happy ever afters come in all shapes and forms. Chefs kiss*

[Cylaine Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Embrace the quiet and thrive on the peacefulness…” - Kameron Clarke

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📚Book: Almost, Maybe by Katie L. Tyler
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This story wreck me into a million pieces but it was incredible. I felt every emotion possible full force. This book was so well written, I flew through the pages and couldn’t put it down. When I was reading everything around me stop and I was transported into the world of Mya, Kam, and Matty.

Mya is just an incredible beautiful girl , she was so relatable, her self-doubt hit me hard. She deserved the best of this world and my heart shattered at the times life wasn’t kind to her. But her strength it’s admirable I loved how much she grow and how much of a badass she became. She’s such an inspirational heroine and I loved reading her story.

Kameron is one of the most lovable guys I’ve read about, he’s so perfect, I was instantly captivated by him. He’s so charming and sensitive, so pure. The way he was with Mya gives me all the butterflies.

Matty, on the other hand was a tornado going full force towards you but you can’t help but stare unable to move just looking at all his glory. Watching him become the man he did , despite the things he went through was amazing.

This was phenomenal , one of the most beautiful stories I’ve read in a while. I can’t wait to read more of Mya story ♥️


“You have freckles that shine the night sky. Each of them is a constellation that connects to the other to create a galaxy.”

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[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨Almost Maybe✨ By Katie L. Tyler

Matty, Kameron and Mya.

"Embrace the quiet and thrive on the peacefulness..."

When I tell you I cried my eyes out at the end of this book, I cried my eyes out!! I finished in less than 2 days because I literally couldn't stop reading. The dynamics between the three main characters and the storyline had me on the edge of my seat, because I didn't know who Mya was going to choose. The story leads you towards one and then something happens and then you're lead to another. The way author Katie Tyler wrote this story was so smart and brilliant. She is an incredible writer.

There are things these characters go through that are so real and raw and honest, that you feel every emotion and phase in life they go through. Mya dealt with self esteem issues her whole life and all she wanted was to feel special and for someone to love her for who she was. Matty used to be her best friend and even though high school separated them, she always held out hope that they would end up together. So when Matty came back into her life, she thought this was her chance! But so did someone else, Matty’s best friend Kameron, who lets just say had been waiting around in the background….. patiently….. Without giving spoilers away, Kameron is for sure my new book boyfriend (just sayin)!

Again, the ending killed me. It was something I did not expect and I’m still like why?! Why did that happen?! And then the last sentence of the book 😱 like what is happening. Please hurry with the next one because I need it like today!! Congratulations @katie on your new release and for writing a story that is so incredibly real and beautiful. And for bringing everyone who reads it to tears! Everyone go read this book!! 💜

[Rion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, my word. I haven’t ugly cried with a book in forever. This was my first Katie Tyler book and I will definitely be back for more. The story was incredibly heartfelt and the characters were exceptional! Kam is definitely a top-tier book boyfriend for life. As much as this book broke my heart, it mended it too, and I can’t wait to see the story continue!

[G.G. Gleason · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a super sweet book. Tons of heart and heavy emotion.
You can’t help but root for them.

[Sunflowers&Sunshine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely incredible!! Every emotion comes in full force. Beautifully written. The way every situation had a sense of reality mixed with expressive emotions had me ugly crying.
Kam is everything good with a beautiful soul and heart to match. Matty is a hurricane mixed with a sunset...Beautifully chaotic, he doesn't realize what his own heart is capable of, and Mya is love, innocence, and deserving of the best.

I'm not going to lie, my heart stopped and I said No over n over at the end. I'm crying thinking about what might be in the next book, but needing the book at the same time.

[Sarah Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I say my heart dropped, it dropped! The dynamic between characters and the emotions they convey are the perfect combination of everything you want to read. The story line keeps you on your toes begging for more! Truly a great read ❤️

[Amber Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in a little over a day and when I tell you I laughed a little I cried a little and then I cried a whole lot more is an understatement this book really sucks you through all the feels but I highly recommended I really enjoyed this book!

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my goodness. What an intense and emotional book. It was so heartfelt and raw. I smiled and cried and can’t wait for more of Mya’s story. Katie L Tyler is a new to me author and I look forward to reading more of her books.

[Eva Sypniewski · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone just getting into the romance book world (I mostly read fantasy, sci-fi, alternate universe based) this book gave me enough emotional turns like the books that I enjoy to keep wanting to read. The storyline makes you form strong connections with the characters and question who you are rooting for the entire time. Quite a page turner and I am quite excited for the continuation!

[Laura O’Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is definitely one for your bookshelf! ❤️🧡💛

I love this small town romance story! I felt like I can relate to Mya in a lot of ways. Especially the comments and remarks she would get from people, even family and friends. Her relationship with Matty, I have mixed emotions still, he cares for her and looked out for her, but he was hurting her doing so and led her on, but in the end he came through, made some right decisions and was there for her. Kameron gave me all the right feels and I thought he was the perfect man for Mya. The ending, I’m still so sad about it 😭 but there are a few things to be happy about, especially since the story is not over… 😉 Can’t wait to see what happens next with Mya and her story!!! 🧡💛🍂

[LaurenReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars!!!!!!

I don't even know what to say, I'm such an emotional wreck right now. This was an intense one, and it's written very well.
My heart hurts so much right now, Kameron is definitely one of my favourite book boyfriends now he is so sweet with a good heart and an amazing soul. Matty on the other hand is chaotic but he also cares.
Mya deserves all the best in the world and she got that from Kameron.

To be honest, my heart was crushed but it was put back together and it was crushed again. I was legit bawling. I can't wait for more of Mya's story.

[Lilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw this book on instagram and thought it would be a lighthearted read. I have never been so wrong. It's been 3 days and it's still all i'm thinking about. Kameron dear, you own my heart and I literally feel like the author made me love you in a way no one else will ever compare to. If only he was real...

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I tell you my heart fell out of my chest and was demolished into a million pieces, that's an understatement. Kameron is definitely one of my all-time-favorite book boyfriends! This is a love triangle I didn't see coming nor knew who I was voting for until the end

[K.L. Cottrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Without words, he expresses to me that my insecurities are only insecurities if I allow them to be.

Oh, this story! I felt a lot of things over this story. I was gifted an ARC of it, and I'm giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars, rated up for Goodreads.

For the most part, I loved it. The first…I don’t know, eighty percent was sad and romantic and uplifting and relatable in ways I adored. The characters were addictive. I loved that they had moments of strength and weakness and wisdom and naivety, because it all read very realistically. I felt so deeply for Mya; I cried for her and cheered for her in equal measure. I appreciated Matty for what he was and hurt over what he wasn’t. I loved how Kameron drifted into the story and shone brightly—what a guy, oh my gosh. And the conflicts in the story? Man, they had me going and kept me guessing. It didn’t take me long to realize the story wasn’t headed in the direction the blurb had me looking in, but I wasn’t mad about it. I was there for it. Our author did a great job of sticking me in the middle of the overwhelming, up-and-down, back-and-forth, edge-of-the-seat things those characters were going through.

It was just the last part of the book, though, I have to say—that was what lost me a little bit. I mean, if you’d seen me where I was reading on my couch with tears rolling down my cheeks, you’d think it lost me a lot, but for book review purposes, it only lost me about half a star’s worth. I know lots of readers will appreciate and applaud it, but it just wasn’t my cup of wine!

Everyone deserves to be selfish when it comes to the people that they love.

Katie L. Tyler did an amazing job of making me feel, for better or worse, haha! I felt all throughout this book on so many levels, and overall, I thought it was a wonderful story. I thought the social and appearance-centered issues were incredibly relevant. I thought the pop culture references were fun. I thought the romance was true-to-life from many angles (and Kameron had me swooning so much). I thought he and the other main characters were thought out well. I laughed out loud at times, had a fluttering pulse at others, and most definitely cried. No matter what any of these people went through, I went through it with them.

Almost, Maybe was an emotional book, and there were some really, really great things in it. Readers, I recommend it if you don’t mind a serious tearjerker and if you enjoy love-triangle-ish romance, drama, a touch of suspense, and the sense of fellowship that comes from knowing that other people understand what it’s like to feel as though you don’t fit in or aren’t good enough as you are. Just make sure to wear your thickest skin, and get ready for what seems to be a cliffhanger!

There will never be enough “I love yous” in this lifetime.

[Sallie Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost, Maybe was a very emotional book for me to read, knowing girls like Myra it was an up and down roller coaster ride for me. Myra is a beautiful girl, I so related to her. I laughed and cried through it all, the characters are so vivid and alive you cannot help but fall in love with them all.
There are parts I was just screaming at Matty and then crying for him too! Some parts really hit home with me, and I could not put it down! Matty was in a way trying to protect Myra, he just went about it wrong.
Kameron was a real surprise and a true hero as far as I am concerned. He was loveable, charming, and handsome and just perfect. True love had and lost is a once in a lifetime, he treated her so good and loved her, so of course I was bawling like a baby when he died. I for sure hurt for Myra all their dreams gone. Then to know she had a son and a chance to raise him with all her friends.
The end was an emotional cliff hanger, I must thank an amazing Author for one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read. I am waiting with all the patience I have on the next book to follow Myra’s story.

[Camille (bookish.cami) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been anticipating this read since it was first announced. I enjoy reading Katie’s books so much, and this one was just perfect. I seriously couldn’t put it down I took a few many break sessions.

I have never related to a FMC as much as I do Mya her anxieties and insecurities hit me to the bone. Her strengths and weaknesses I felt those. I honestly enjoyed her so much.

Kameron was perfect, I love his sensitive feelings and he is definitely a perfect quiet place. He’s charming and so love able for sure.

Matty, oh Mads how I adored you, got angry with you. But I also enjoyed watching you grow into a better man.

This book I honestly can’t describe all the emotions I felt while reading. I cried ugly tears. I even messaged Katie no lie this book in my 10 ten of ten year for sure!

My heart I just can’t.. I need more tissues and I can’t wait for more.

[Luvleepati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg so good

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This book was such an emotional roller-coaster. Poor Mya went through so much that she deserves all the happiness. Matty is a jerk, but he has his reasons, and Kameron was great..

[Tracie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow i don't even think i can write a review right now. This book exceeded my expectations

[Joanna]

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