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Charlotte Reynolds #2
Everything Will Be Alright
When Charlotte moved in with her uncle earlier this summer, she never expected to become best friends with five amazing guys.
She never expected to fall in love with them either.
With school starting, Charlotte worries that everything is about to change for her all over again. The guys have their own lives and extracurricular activities outside of the bubble they’ve created during their summer break. She’s not sure how she’s going to fit in with them once they fall into their usual routines.
When the guys start flirting with her relentlessly, Charlotte becomes the victim of several rumors started by her classmates. But Charlotte won’t let anything ruin her friendships with her kindred spirits.
And maybe, just maybe, some of her new friends will help her realize that it’s okay to love more than one person.
She never expected to fall in love with them either.
With school starting, Charlotte worries that everything is about to change for her all over again. The guys have their own lives and extracurricular activities outside of the bubble they’ve created during their summer break. She’s not sure how she’s going to fit in with them once they fall into their usual routines.
When the guys start flirting with her relentlessly, Charlotte becomes the victim of several rumors started by her classmates. But Charlotte won’t let anything ruin her friendships with her kindred spirits.
And maybe, just maybe, some of her new friends will help her realize that it’s okay to love more than one person.
472 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 28, 2021
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Willow Hadley
12 books915 followersWillow Hadley is a self-published author who primarily writes sugary sweet reverse harem romance. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, their dog, ferret, and two cars. She started writing in early 2018, and decided to pursue publishing in 2020. She loves character driven stories and fluffy books that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling. She’s also obsessed with Disney movies, and her favorite candy is licorice.
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January 2, 2022
All the sweetness and fluff that you could wish for!!
5/5 stars
This series was my introduction to Willow Hadley and it will forever be special to me. Everything Will Be Alright felt like a reunion. Reading about Charlotte and her guys is always spectacular.
Slowburn is always a favourite of mine. It was especially prominent in this book. THE TENSION... What more could I say to convince you to read? I urge you to read for the tension and chemistry alone.
I LOVE how they are all progressing in their relationship and solidifying their friendship. Alex was a welcome surprise. His and Grayson's friendship was amazing to read about. I was really excited and proud at Charlotte for developing a close friendship with Olivia. She really needed some girl time away from the guys. The POV's from the guys is really special, getting to read about the complexity of each character is very enlightening.
I'm looking forward to reading about how they take the next steps in their lives. I'M SO READY FOR THE NEXT BOOK!!!!
These books have become my comfort reads and I will forever be coming back to them just to experience the sweetness all over again.
5/5 stars
This series was my introduction to Willow Hadley and it will forever be special to me. Everything Will Be Alright felt like a reunion. Reading about Charlotte and her guys is always spectacular.
Slowburn is always a favourite of mine. It was especially prominent in this book. THE TENSION... What more could I say to convince you to read? I urge you to read for the tension and chemistry alone.
I LOVE how they are all progressing in their relationship and solidifying their friendship. Alex was a welcome surprise. His and Grayson's friendship was amazing to read about. I was really excited and proud at Charlotte for developing a close friendship with Olivia. She really needed some girl time away from the guys. The POV's from the guys is really special, getting to read about the complexity of each character is very enlightening.
I'm looking forward to reading about how they take the next steps in their lives. I'M SO READY FOR THE NEXT BOOK!!!!
These books have become my comfort reads and I will forever be coming back to them just to experience the sweetness all over again.
January 7, 2022
Didn’t live up to the first book, things were a bit too cliche and repetitive for my liking.
I don’t mind the fact that it’s YA, but in this installment the characters behave like teens and I know it’s kind of the point of the series, seeing their growth as individuals and finding their bearings regarding the polyamory dynamics of their relationship with Charlotte and understanding that it’s fine to love more than one people BUT the drama happening outside of their group of friends was a bit unnecessary and the lack of communication between the group was unbearable.
Still a really good series, and I absolutely LOVE what the author is trying to do with this series but I was expecting a bit more.
Things were slow in the first book and it made sense because everything was new for charlotte, she needed the time to get acquainted with herself, the guys and her surroundings, but I expected this book to be less slower and slightly more fast paced because of Charlotte’s evolution. I thought I’ll love this more that what I did, but the pacing and the day-to-day narration of charlotte’s life was sometimes boring and kept me out of the story.
3 solid stars ⭐️ I’ll keep up with this series!
I don’t mind the fact that it’s YA, but in this installment the characters behave like teens and I know it’s kind of the point of the series, seeing their growth as individuals and finding their bearings regarding the polyamory dynamics of their relationship with Charlotte and understanding that it’s fine to love more than one people BUT the drama happening outside of their group of friends was a bit unnecessary and the lack of communication between the group was unbearable.
Still a really good series, and I absolutely LOVE what the author is trying to do with this series but I was expecting a bit more.
Things were slow in the first book and it made sense because everything was new for charlotte, she needed the time to get acquainted with herself, the guys and her surroundings, but I expected this book to be less slower and slightly more fast paced because of Charlotte’s evolution. I thought I’ll love this more that what I did, but the pacing and the day-to-day narration of charlotte’s life was sometimes boring and kept me out of the story.
3 solid stars ⭐️ I’ll keep up with this series!
December 22, 2021
Sometimes being a badass FeMC is as simple as bouncing back from something terrible by grabbing on to happiness with both hands and refusing to let go.
This YA novel was classic Willow Hadley sweetness, with just the right amount of punching-people-who-need-to-be-punched.
Life is hard and love is messy, but reading this book makes you hope that maybe both with turn out “alright” in the end.
This YA novel was classic Willow Hadley sweetness, with just the right amount of punching-people-who-need-to-be-punched.
Life is hard and love is messy, but reading this book makes you hope that maybe both with turn out “alright” in the end.
October 3, 2022
CRYING SOBVING I THOUFHT THIS WAS A COMPLETED SERIES!!! NOOOO
March 6, 2022
A good read like the first one in the series, just that dairy writing style of pov got tedious and also it could have done without the repetitions (which would have reduced the length of book by about 50-100 pages)... Had to skip read towards the end.
February 15, 2022
While I do have issues with the writing style in this series, I did pick this book up right after finishing book 1, so that’s gotta count for something. It’s slow burn YA RH, and when I say slow burn, it’s not just the relationship building lol.
This book marks the start of the junior school year for Charlotte and the guys. We get a lot of day to day, which I don’t mind, though there were times where I wished a bit more would happen.
Charlotte is still sweet, girly and cute, the perfect girl, who now makes a daily lunch for her and five guys to take to school and wears heels to school. While I like her character at times, there were other times where I wish she would’ve stood up for herself more.
The guys in this one are basically competing as to who will be Charlotte’s boyfriend, as some of them start coming around to a poly relationship with her. This leads to a few cute dates, some kisses, and one scene where idk if i loved it because she’s still meant to be 16 lol.
Sebastian, her step cousin, is a big jealous idiot in this one, and while I like a bit of jealousy from the guys, he uses another girl, who he had a big crush on before, to make Charlotte jealous. Did not love this plot, he became my least favorite.
There is a new love interest for Charlotte’s harem introduced, and while I like him, I do not get the point of introducing him (now her harem will be 6?). I didn’t get any build up between them, this could’ve used a bit more of that.
The writing still comes across very young, everyone being so sweet and cute, and everyone’s POV is kinda the same. I’m hoping future books have tighter editing so this is a little better.
I do enjoy the story though lol so I’ll pick up book 3.
Virgin fmc, 3 of the guys are virgins, 2 are not, 1 idk
OW drama yes - just hanging out and she’s mean to the fmc
OM drama - no, except from making each other jealous lol
This book marks the start of the junior school year for Charlotte and the guys. We get a lot of day to day, which I don’t mind, though there were times where I wished a bit more would happen.
Charlotte is still sweet, girly and cute, the perfect girl, who now makes a daily lunch for her and five guys to take to school and wears heels to school. While I like her character at times, there were other times where I wish she would’ve stood up for herself more.
The guys in this one are basically competing as to who will be Charlotte’s boyfriend, as some of them start coming around to a poly relationship with her. This leads to a few cute dates, some kisses, and one scene where idk if i loved it because she’s still meant to be 16 lol.
Sebastian, her step cousin, is a big jealous idiot in this one, and while I like a bit of jealousy from the guys, he uses another girl, who he had a big crush on before, to make Charlotte jealous. Did not love this plot, he became my least favorite.
There is a new love interest for Charlotte’s harem introduced, and while I like him, I do not get the point of introducing him (now her harem will be 6?). I didn’t get any build up between them, this could’ve used a bit more of that.
The writing still comes across very young, everyone being so sweet and cute, and everyone’s POV is kinda the same. I’m hoping future books have tighter editing so this is a little better.
I do enjoy the story though lol so I’ll pick up book 3.
Virgin fmc, 3 of the guys are virgins, 2 are not, 1 idk
OW drama yes - just hanging out and she’s mean to the fmc
OM drama - no, except from making each other jealous lol
January 3, 2022
2.75 - 3 stars.
what i liked:
• the RH aspect of the romance got more solidified in this one.
• some things were said that could be foreshadowing, and im excited about it. adrian talked about his little brother, declan, who is the h's age, and im really hoping we'll meet him soon. i feel like there needs to be a more broody bad boy in the harem, so fingers crossed.
what i didn't like:
• there was a lot more outside drama in this than in the first book, both from within the harem and outside it. im not getting into it all here but i just wanna say it was a bit too much for a fluffy feel-good RH
• alex, a guy outside the original friend group, is introduced. he's an OM for a lot of the book, which causes more drama, and then it seems like he's welcomed into the harem at the end. im... not really a fan of him. his personality isn't different from the other guys'. im of the opinion than when the heroine has met her harem, and a new H is introduced, he needs to have SOMETHING about him that the other Hs don't have. but he's just as sweet as some of the others, he's interested in music like one of the others, and i have a much less clear image of him in my mind bc he's not described as well. we keep hearing that the heroine finds him attractive but we're not told a lot about his appearance. we hear that they text a lot, but we don't hear their conversations. their connection seems a lot more superficial than the connection the h has to the other Hs. also, early on, we saw him laugh when a well-liked character dropped her things on the floor, and didn't help her like the h did. he never really got into my good graces after that. so yeah, i hope he's not gonna stick around for long.
• in this one there are fewer group interactions between the characters. it's more one-on-one between the h and an H. whenever a cute group scene happened i loved it, and i wish there'd been more of them.
• there was a lot of "i should talk to the guys about this whole Romantic Feelings situation but nah not right now / i don't want to, im gonna ignore it" from the heroine. like at some point it just becomes annoying how often she postpones conversations that can solve problems and clear things up super quickly.
what i liked:
• the RH aspect of the romance got more solidified in this one.
• some things were said that could be foreshadowing, and im excited about it. adrian talked about his little brother, declan, who is the h's age, and im really hoping we'll meet him soon. i feel like there needs to be a more broody bad boy in the harem, so fingers crossed.
what i didn't like:
• there was a lot more outside drama in this than in the first book, both from within the harem and outside it. im not getting into it all here but i just wanna say it was a bit too much for a fluffy feel-good RH
• alex, a guy outside the original friend group, is introduced. he's an OM for a lot of the book, which causes more drama, and then it seems like he's welcomed into the harem at the end. im... not really a fan of him. his personality isn't different from the other guys'. im of the opinion than when the heroine has met her harem, and a new H is introduced, he needs to have SOMETHING about him that the other Hs don't have. but he's just as sweet as some of the others, he's interested in music like one of the others, and i have a much less clear image of him in my mind bc he's not described as well. we keep hearing that the heroine finds him attractive but we're not told a lot about his appearance. we hear that they text a lot, but we don't hear their conversations. their connection seems a lot more superficial than the connection the h has to the other Hs. also, early on, we saw him laugh when a well-liked character dropped her things on the floor, and didn't help her like the h did. he never really got into my good graces after that. so yeah, i hope he's not gonna stick around for long.
• in this one there are fewer group interactions between the characters. it's more one-on-one between the h and an H. whenever a cute group scene happened i loved it, and i wish there'd been more of them.
• there was a lot of "i should talk to the guys about this whole Romantic Feelings situation but nah not right now / i don't want to, im gonna ignore it" from the heroine. like at some point it just becomes annoying how often she postpones conversations that can solve problems and clear things up super quickly.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 29, 2021
Charlotte.....and her boys in this very much awaited sequel.
Oh my god, this was one of the best reverse harem books I have read till date. So glad I got to read this before the year ended.
What I appreciate in this book :-
1) The length of the book made me feel like I took a journey right into the characters lives.
2) Slow burn with the right amount of sexual tension.
3) Well portrayal of mental health issues - from Charlotte's anxiety and nervousness to start something new to Grayson dealing with depression.
4) Even when I wanted to smack Sebastian on the head so many times, I still understood why he was reacting. Along with Liam's inferiority and awkwardness...the characters felt very real and easy to relate.
5) I am seriously impressed by the family dynamics of these characters. Because a lot of YA authors seem to forget that adults are needed in the story as well. In this book, Arthur, Adrian, Ms. Kinsley, Grayson's moms and even the bad ones played important roles.
6) Can't fail to mention this - friendships are important in everybody's lives and very much so when one is a teenager. Boys friendships, Charlotte's with them, Charlotte's with Olivia and even Alex's is something to look for.
7) The story line is well framed from start to the finish. It gives that satisfaction of reading and makes one crave for the next one.
8) Liked how the reverse harem was brought into the story. Anyone who hasn't read this genre before can also appreciate this book.
It's a must read.
Oh my god, this was one of the best reverse harem books I have read till date. So glad I got to read this before the year ended.
What I appreciate in this book :-
1) The length of the book made me feel like I took a journey right into the characters lives.
2) Slow burn with the right amount of sexual tension.
3) Well portrayal of mental health issues - from Charlotte's anxiety and nervousness to start something new to Grayson dealing with depression.
4) Even when I wanted to smack Sebastian on the head so many times, I still understood why he was reacting. Along with Liam's inferiority and awkwardness...the characters felt very real and easy to relate.
5) I am seriously impressed by the family dynamics of these characters. Because a lot of YA authors seem to forget that adults are needed in the story as well. In this book, Arthur, Adrian, Ms. Kinsley, Grayson's moms and even the bad ones played important roles.
6) Can't fail to mention this - friendships are important in everybody's lives and very much so when one is a teenager. Boys friendships, Charlotte's with them, Charlotte's with Olivia and even Alex's is something to look for.
7) The story line is well framed from start to the finish. It gives that satisfaction of reading and makes one crave for the next one.
8) Liked how the reverse harem was brought into the story. Anyone who hasn't read this genre before can also appreciate this book.
It's a must read.
December 23, 2021
Yay!!!!! It was so nice to read a follow up on Charlotte and her guys!🥰
Willow Hadley never disappoints with the sweeties and swoon worthy moments. This book certainly had that- but also a bit more angst than the last book.
We’re picking up where the last book left off and the state of the relationships. I think it’s a more “realistic” look at the formation of a reverse harem… not all the guys are sure they’re down to share. But one thing is certain- everyone is crazy about Charlotte and would do anything for her❤️
Not going to lie, I wanted to slap around a couple of the guys here and there🤨 I’m lookin at you mostly, Sebastian.
Overall I LOVE where this book ended and I can’t wait to pick up with this group again in the next book! Another GREAT addition to this book was girl-power and female friends!! Love that for Charlotte.
I follow Willow Hadley’s reader group on Facebook and it was SUPER fun to vote on small things in the group and see the results of the votes show up in the book. If that’s something you’re interested in I’d definitely recommend joining the group!
YA Slow burn
RH
No MM
Willow Hadley never disappoints with the sweeties and swoon worthy moments. This book certainly had that- but also a bit more angst than the last book.
We’re picking up where the last book left off and the state of the relationships. I think it’s a more “realistic” look at the formation of a reverse harem… not all the guys are sure they’re down to share. But one thing is certain- everyone is crazy about Charlotte and would do anything for her❤️
Not going to lie, I wanted to slap around a couple of the guys here and there🤨 I’m lookin at you mostly, Sebastian.
Overall I LOVE where this book ended and I can’t wait to pick up with this group again in the next book! Another GREAT addition to this book was girl-power and female friends!! Love that for Charlotte.
I follow Willow Hadley’s reader group on Facebook and it was SUPER fun to vote on small things in the group and see the results of the votes show up in the book. If that’s something you’re interested in I’d definitely recommend joining the group!
YA Slow burn
RH
No MM
December 30, 2021
3.5 stars
I was not as engaged as with this one as I was with the first.
Charlotte is the fmc, love interests are Remy, Liam, Elliott, Grayson, and Sebastian. Also, Alex is now included. I think the addition of Alex was confusing and kinda made me doubt the legitimacy of her feelings for all of the others.
I was not as engaged as with this one as I was with the first.
Charlotte is the fmc, love interests are Remy, Liam, Elliott, Grayson, and Sebastian. Also, Alex is now included. I think the addition of Alex was confusing and kinda made me doubt the legitimacy of her feelings for all of the others.
April 25, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
0.25🔥/5
TW’s: Bullying; Mention of Past Trauma(Parental Abuse; Attempted SA; Murder);
Tropes:
Friends-to-Lovers
Reverse Harem
Slow Burn
Found Family
Past Traumas
Light & Fluffy
Light Heat(Making Out/Touching/Grinding)
Cliffhanger
OH. MY. FREAKIN. GOD!!!! Why is this book so fucking cute? I’m the kind of person who has literally mastered the art of reading the dirtiest, nastiest, filthiest smut in public with a straight face, but for some reason, CHarlotte sharing her first awkward kisses and flirtatious moments with her boys had me giggling like a freakin school girl. SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN!!!!!
It was so great to see Charlotte come out of her shell in this book. Not only does she become more open with the boys, but she also forms some really great friendships with people at school, as well as Adrien(the MMA coach). Don’t get me wrong, she was a badass in book 1, both she really blossomed in this book. Plus, it was both hilarious and adorable the way she handled the guys non stop flirting during this book.
As for the guys, they were all (mostly all) amazing. I don’t like to pick favorites in why choose romances, but Remy, Greyson, and Liam are holding a special place in my heart currently. But they are all fantastic supporters for Charlotte and each other throughout this book.
Greyson was a huge help in opening Charlotte up to the idea of having a poly relationship, and always encouraged her to share her true feelings without fear of rejection or embarrassment.
Liam, the sweetheart that he is, is still learning to accept the fact that she could be interested in him as more than a friend. Every time he’s insecure or unsure of himself in this book I just want to give him a big hug.
Elliot is definitely the jokester of the group, but he has plenty of his own demons to fight, and with the help and support of his friends and Charlotte, I know he’ll be able to fight them.
Remy is and will always be one of my favorites of Charlotte's guys. And let me just tell you, he was definitely not shy at all about flirting with her in this book, or touching her. All I can say is I want nothing more than to see the world through his “artist eyes” as Charlotte calls them.
Alex was a new addition to the group, and while I don’t think his addition was really needed per se, he was still a huge support for Charlotte, and a great friend to the guys, ignoring any and all rumors going around about them or Charlotte. Like Greyson always says, after everything she’s been through, Charlotte deserves all the love in the world, so I have no problem with the added body in their cute little harem.
Then we have Sebastian. What can I even say. He makes it really easy to hate him in this book. Between his anger issues and his jealousy and his need to use another girl to make Charlotte jealous every time she shows the slightest bit of attention to any of the other guys. But then I remember how hard it must be for him to love a girl he quite literally cannot be with. Not only because they live together, but also because it could cause problems legally for Aurther in his journey to adopt Charlotte. My heart breaks for him throughout this entire book, but especially at the very end.
I was hoping this book would be slightly more fast paced than book 1, but alas, it was still very much slow burn. But fret not, the guys take their bet to flirt with Charlotte relentlessly very seriously. And things do start to heat up in this book(for a YA book, meaning kissing, making out, touching and grinding, no sex).
I would love to say Charlotte is close to getting her Happily Ever After with her boys, but something tells me she’s only in the eye of the storm. It is actually breaking my heart that the next book isn’t out yet, but believe me I am beyond excited to read it when it does come out. I want nothing more than to see Charlotte and her boys get their happy ending without having to worry about the judgment and gossip of their high school peers.
0.25🔥/5
TW’s: Bullying; Mention of Past Trauma(Parental Abuse; Attempted SA; Murder);
Tropes:
Friends-to-Lovers
Reverse Harem
Slow Burn
Found Family
Past Traumas
Light & Fluffy
Light Heat(Making Out/Touching/Grinding)
Cliffhanger
OH. MY. FREAKIN. GOD!!!! Why is this book so fucking cute? I’m the kind of person who has literally mastered the art of reading the dirtiest, nastiest, filthiest smut in public with a straight face, but for some reason, CHarlotte sharing her first awkward kisses and flirtatious moments with her boys had me giggling like a freakin school girl. SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN!!!!!
It was so great to see Charlotte come out of her shell in this book. Not only does she become more open with the boys, but she also forms some really great friendships with people at school, as well as Adrien(the MMA coach). Don’t get me wrong, she was a badass in book 1, both she really blossomed in this book. Plus, it was both hilarious and adorable the way she handled the guys non stop flirting during this book.
As for the guys, they were all (mostly all) amazing. I don’t like to pick favorites in why choose romances, but Remy, Greyson, and Liam are holding a special place in my heart currently. But they are all fantastic supporters for Charlotte and each other throughout this book.
Greyson was a huge help in opening Charlotte up to the idea of having a poly relationship, and always encouraged her to share her true feelings without fear of rejection or embarrassment.
Liam, the sweetheart that he is, is still learning to accept the fact that she could be interested in him as more than a friend. Every time he’s insecure or unsure of himself in this book I just want to give him a big hug.
Elliot is definitely the jokester of the group, but he has plenty of his own demons to fight, and with the help and support of his friends and Charlotte, I know he’ll be able to fight them.
Remy is and will always be one of my favorites of Charlotte's guys. And let me just tell you, he was definitely not shy at all about flirting with her in this book, or touching her. All I can say is I want nothing more than to see the world through his “artist eyes” as Charlotte calls them.
Alex was a new addition to the group, and while I don’t think his addition was really needed per se, he was still a huge support for Charlotte, and a great friend to the guys, ignoring any and all rumors going around about them or Charlotte. Like Greyson always says, after everything she’s been through, Charlotte deserves all the love in the world, so I have no problem with the added body in their cute little harem.
Then we have Sebastian. What can I even say. He makes it really easy to hate him in this book. Between his anger issues and his jealousy and his need to use another girl to make Charlotte jealous every time she shows the slightest bit of attention to any of the other guys. But then I remember how hard it must be for him to love a girl he quite literally cannot be with. Not only because they live together, but also because it could cause problems legally for Aurther in his journey to adopt Charlotte. My heart breaks for him throughout this entire book, but especially at the very end.
I was hoping this book would be slightly more fast paced than book 1, but alas, it was still very much slow burn. But fret not, the guys take their bet to flirt with Charlotte relentlessly very seriously. And things do start to heat up in this book(for a YA book, meaning kissing, making out, touching and grinding, no sex).
I would love to say Charlotte is close to getting her Happily Ever After with her boys, but something tells me she’s only in the eye of the storm. It is actually breaking my heart that the next book isn’t out yet, but believe me I am beyond excited to read it when it does come out. I want nothing more than to see Charlotte and her boys get their happy ending without having to worry about the judgment and gossip of their high school peers.
December 27, 2021
Oh buddy does this series keep getting better and better! This is all the sweetness that you'd expect and love and so much more. There's so much growth that we've seen in Charlotte's character from book one and this one takes it even farther - and hits it out of the park!
I could read about all the characters in this even if they were doing the most basic of things! That's how good Willow makes the writing and story in this. I cannot wait to see how each of the characters is going to react to each scene.
The poly relationship is teased out and brought to life so much more in this book. The main angst and plot circle around how everyone is dealing with their feelings. It keeps you on your toes and rooting for everyone - even those who are being stupid about sharing. 😉
We get to know more of the side characters in this one too. I love the BFF bond that Charlotte and Olivia have. It's such a great thing to find written well - ride or die besties.
I cannot wait for the next book!
I could read about all the characters in this even if they were doing the most basic of things! That's how good Willow makes the writing and story in this. I cannot wait to see how each of the characters is going to react to each scene.
The poly relationship is teased out and brought to life so much more in this book. The main angst and plot circle around how everyone is dealing with their feelings. It keeps you on your toes and rooting for everyone - even those who are being stupid about sharing. 😉
We get to know more of the side characters in this one too. I love the BFF bond that Charlotte and Olivia have. It's such a great thing to find written well - ride or die besties.
I cannot wait for the next book!
December 25, 2021
I was so happy to receive an ARC of this book earlier this week. It definitely made my week so much after it starting off not so good.
If you have not read the first book "Smile Like You Mean It" then there may spoilers in this review.
Willow Hadley did not disappoint in the sugary sweet romance in this book with Charlotte and her guys! Now there were a few times I wanted to reach through the book slap the guys(*cough Sebastian*). In this second book you see Charlotte really grow more into herself. Seeing her make friends outside the guys shows exactly that she isn't that girl in the beginning of the first book anymore. I absolutely loved seeing her relationships grow more with the guys as well! ❤️
Now the book picks up right where the first book left off, the first day of their Junior year. Which I love when a book picks up exactly where it was left off at the end of the last one. But what's high school without some bullying (not from her guys!). This is where I loved seeing how protective the guys were of her even though they know she can handle herself.
Overall this book was absolutely amazing! 😍 It is a Slow burn reverse harem but I think it just shows more of the relationship development. ❤️ This book comes out December 28th, go get your preorder now! You will not be disappointed! 💕
If you have not read the first book "Smile Like You Mean It" then there may spoilers in this review.
Willow Hadley did not disappoint in the sugary sweet romance in this book with Charlotte and her guys! Now there were a few times I wanted to reach through the book slap the guys(*cough Sebastian*). In this second book you see Charlotte really grow more into herself. Seeing her make friends outside the guys shows exactly that she isn't that girl in the beginning of the first book anymore. I absolutely loved seeing her relationships grow more with the guys as well! ❤️
Now the book picks up right where the first book left off, the first day of their Junior year. Which I love when a book picks up exactly where it was left off at the end of the last one. But what's high school without some bullying (not from her guys!). This is where I loved seeing how protective the guys were of her even though they know she can handle herself.
Overall this book was absolutely amazing! 😍 It is a Slow burn reverse harem but I think it just shows more of the relationship development. ❤️ This book comes out December 28th, go get your preorder now! You will not be disappointed! 💕
December 21, 2021
OMG THIS BOOK WAS OUTSTANDING!!!
This is the second in the Charlotte Reynolds series and it is full of funny, emotional, sweet, and romantic scenes with the whole gang! I really liked seeing how much Charlotte has grown in this book and how strong she has become since the first book. Seeing how much all the boys love Charlotte is just so adorable it had me smiling. Remy, Sebastian, Grayson, Liam, and Elliot are all so sweet and caring, they do have their moments where I just want to scream, but I still love those guys. This book did not disappoint at all! Willow never disappoints me with her books, they are all so sweet and in the end they will leave you smiling. For real though, this is such a lovely series about growth, love, and accepting you for you. Gah, I could go on and on about this book, but no spoilers!
Make sure to go and check out Smile Like You Mean It before reading this one. This book will be out on December 28th!
5 Stars!!!
This is the second in the Charlotte Reynolds series and it is full of funny, emotional, sweet, and romantic scenes with the whole gang! I really liked seeing how much Charlotte has grown in this book and how strong she has become since the first book. Seeing how much all the boys love Charlotte is just so adorable it had me smiling. Remy, Sebastian, Grayson, Liam, and Elliot are all so sweet and caring, they do have their moments where I just want to scream, but I still love those guys. This book did not disappoint at all! Willow never disappoints me with her books, they are all so sweet and in the end they will leave you smiling. For real though, this is such a lovely series about growth, love, and accepting you for you. Gah, I could go on and on about this book, but no spoilers!
Make sure to go and check out Smile Like You Mean It before reading this one. This book will be out on December 28th!
5 Stars!!!
December 29, 2021
Charlotte’s second book is here and I am so excited. I love these books. I am falling for her guys so hard. I cannot wait for the next book.
May 19, 2022
Representation: Hero with Depression, wlw supporting characters
Overall: 3.5-stars
Mature Themes:
Possible Triggers: Yes
Ending:
Overall: 3.5-stars
Mature Themes:
Possible Triggers: Yes
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December 25, 2021
Solid 4.5 Stars.
In the second installment of the Charlotte Reynolds series, we get a deeper peek into Charlotte’s life. She’s settled into her life, and school starts. This story is about how she begins to navigate her relationship with the guys she has fallen for now that summer has ended. I say begins, as it’s a process. A process we don’t see a resolution to by the end of this book. Much like the first book, this is a sweet break from any angst ridden or scorching RH read. This is a sweet, and fairly innocent read. Other than dealing with the beginning of a teen group thinking about a poly relationship (which just isn’t talked much about in society) this book follows the inside workings of the group as they navigate this interesting dynamic. There’s little to no heat. There are some kisses, and one heated moment that doesn’t go anywhere, but ultimately innocent in the RH realm. The boys are highly obsessed with Charlotte, one where if they don’t figure out some sort of group dynamic, it could have the potential of breaking apart the tight friend group if Charlotte is paired off with any individual one of them. We get some conflict in the group as some of the boys buy into the idea of the potential of a poly relationship, while some aren’t brought in on the idea yet. We also have the angst of the mean girl group at school, however, Charlotte is definitely not a whimp when it comes to dealing with them- due to her past- she is one tough cookie. The book leaves us with the group spilt- I was watching the % tic up with the group being split and coming to the resignation that we won’t see a HEA in this book. We’ll have to wait for the next. Ms Hadley’s writing is exceptional and her story is a breath of fresh air if you want a break from dark RH. Don’t get me wrong, she deals with some mental illness, and some outside of the group bullying that does happen IRL unfortunately, but through this we see how strong our main character is and how strong the group is together. I look forward to seeing this group get their HEA and perhaps a glimpse into their future. I give the book a solid 4.5 stars, but since one can’t give partial stars, I’ll round up with a 5. I received an ARC for an honest review.
In the second installment of the Charlotte Reynolds series, we get a deeper peek into Charlotte’s life. She’s settled into her life, and school starts. This story is about how she begins to navigate her relationship with the guys she has fallen for now that summer has ended. I say begins, as it’s a process. A process we don’t see a resolution to by the end of this book. Much like the first book, this is a sweet break from any angst ridden or scorching RH read. This is a sweet, and fairly innocent read. Other than dealing with the beginning of a teen group thinking about a poly relationship (which just isn’t talked much about in society) this book follows the inside workings of the group as they navigate this interesting dynamic. There’s little to no heat. There are some kisses, and one heated moment that doesn’t go anywhere, but ultimately innocent in the RH realm. The boys are highly obsessed with Charlotte, one where if they don’t figure out some sort of group dynamic, it could have the potential of breaking apart the tight friend group if Charlotte is paired off with any individual one of them. We get some conflict in the group as some of the boys buy into the idea of the potential of a poly relationship, while some aren’t brought in on the idea yet. We also have the angst of the mean girl group at school, however, Charlotte is definitely not a whimp when it comes to dealing with them- due to her past- she is one tough cookie. The book leaves us with the group spilt- I was watching the % tic up with the group being split and coming to the resignation that we won’t see a HEA in this book. We’ll have to wait for the next. Ms Hadley’s writing is exceptional and her story is a breath of fresh air if you want a break from dark RH. Don’t get me wrong, she deals with some mental illness, and some outside of the group bullying that does happen IRL unfortunately, but through this we see how strong our main character is and how strong the group is together. I look forward to seeing this group get their HEA and perhaps a glimpse into their future. I give the book a solid 4.5 stars, but since one can’t give partial stars, I’ll round up with a 5. I received an ARC for an honest review.
December 28, 2021
Willow is brilliant at delving into complex relationships, how they impact each individual in the group and how one small action creates a ripple affect throughout the whole group.
Charlotte grows so much in this book, she is still painfully shy yet she gets a spark that only builds through the book. Her possessiveness and loyalty to the guys is brilliant to witness as its part of her journey of growth but also helps her understand why some.of the guys react the way they do. I loved her internal battle with her feelings and her self sacrifice to protect their friendship above her own emotions.
The guys well they don't make life easy and spend three quarters of the book fighting between themselves and trying to one up each other creating horrific tension that not only affect their friendships but also what they have with Charlotte. Greyson, Liam, Elliot and Alex by the end of the book have found their way back to Charlotte with the possibility of something beautiful. Remy is still fighting for himself in the belief that one will be chosen and Seb has once again taken something to heart and misread the situation.
The angst runs high, misunderstandings occur almost every chapter and egos grow when friendships begin to crumble. I love how Charlotte gets a girly BFF and the dynamic of their relationship is the perfect balancing act for all the drama. Also Alex, wow he just snuck in silently and before you knew it you loved him. That being said there is a hell of a lot of drama, back stabing b* tchiness along with a few brilliant right hooks.
The explosive ending has me chomping at the bit for the next installment in this series and it can't come soon enough!
Charlotte grows so much in this book, she is still painfully shy yet she gets a spark that only builds through the book. Her possessiveness and loyalty to the guys is brilliant to witness as its part of her journey of growth but also helps her understand why some.of the guys react the way they do. I loved her internal battle with her feelings and her self sacrifice to protect their friendship above her own emotions.
The guys well they don't make life easy and spend three quarters of the book fighting between themselves and trying to one up each other creating horrific tension that not only affect their friendships but also what they have with Charlotte. Greyson, Liam, Elliot and Alex by the end of the book have found their way back to Charlotte with the possibility of something beautiful. Remy is still fighting for himself in the belief that one will be chosen and Seb has once again taken something to heart and misread the situation.
The angst runs high, misunderstandings occur almost every chapter and egos grow when friendships begin to crumble. I love how Charlotte gets a girly BFF and the dynamic of their relationship is the perfect balancing act for all the drama. Also Alex, wow he just snuck in silently and before you knew it you loved him. That being said there is a hell of a lot of drama, back stabing b* tchiness along with a few brilliant right hooks.
The explosive ending has me chomping at the bit for the next installment in this series and it can't come soon enough!
December 31, 2021
I accidentally stayed up past my bedtime to continue reading this book and although I’m tired I have no regrets. I loved seeing the progression of the relationship between the characters, especially since they entered a more difficult chapter: high school and the influence of what other people think. Like many stages of life, then and now, no one is very bright when it comes to figuring out love. A lot of things were really cute, some I just wanted to facepalm and I squealed with joy at some of the moments.
It’s just a sweet romance. Not only is it a romance, but there is complexity to the characters and their dynamics. Being able to witness the transformation of Charlotte from book 1 to now and knowing that she still has more growing to do is an adventure itself. She is changing and those around her are as well. The guys, her uncle and her new friends all play a part in the story, even characters we are not fans of help with the progression.
There are a plethora of emotions present at the end of the book from the characters and what had occurred. While big steps were taken in this book, there are still many obstacles to overcome and I can’t wait to continue on this journey.
It’s just a sweet romance. Not only is it a romance, but there is complexity to the characters and their dynamics. Being able to witness the transformation of Charlotte from book 1 to now and knowing that she still has more growing to do is an adventure itself. She is changing and those around her are as well. The guys, her uncle and her new friends all play a part in the story, even characters we are not fans of help with the progression.
There are a plethora of emotions present at the end of the book from the characters and what had occurred. While big steps were taken in this book, there are still many obstacles to overcome and I can’t wait to continue on this journey.
December 28, 2021
I have been waiting for this one for so long. I absolutely adore Charlotte and her boys. Willow Hadley is my go to for sugary sweet reverse harems and EWBA does not disappoint.
Charlotte, the tiny bad ass, continues to struggle with her feelings for Sebastian, Remy, Liam, Elliot and Grayson. In Smile Like You Mean It, we learn that Grayson is all for sharing but the others aren’t there yet. This book does an excellent job showing how complicated it is to be in an unconventional relationship as a teenager. I loved Charlotte’s growth and storyline in this book.
As for the boys….. Sebastian continues to make me want to punch him. Remy was hitting me with all the steam - like who knew Remy had that in him!!! Liam, the sweetheart, just wants to give Charlotte the world (swoon!). Elliot really surprised me! I was not expecting his story to play out the way it does. As for Grayson…. I love him. That is all.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ sugary sweet stars
Willow Hadley nails it again. Love, love, love these characters! I’m 1000% invested and I’m already counting down the days until the next book.
Charlotte, the tiny bad ass, continues to struggle with her feelings for Sebastian, Remy, Liam, Elliot and Grayson. In Smile Like You Mean It, we learn that Grayson is all for sharing but the others aren’t there yet. This book does an excellent job showing how complicated it is to be in an unconventional relationship as a teenager. I loved Charlotte’s growth and storyline in this book.
As for the boys….. Sebastian continues to make me want to punch him. Remy was hitting me with all the steam - like who knew Remy had that in him!!! Liam, the sweetheart, just wants to give Charlotte the world (swoon!). Elliot really surprised me! I was not expecting his story to play out the way it does. As for Grayson…. I love him. That is all.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ sugary sweet stars
Willow Hadley nails it again. Love, love, love these characters! I’m 1000% invested and I’m already counting down the days until the next book.
December 29, 2021
i This is my first time reading willow Hadley . What a phenomenal story story . I am such a fan of slow burn romances because it gives you the opportunity to fully experience the development of the relationship between the two main characters. Granted I am starting with the continuation of charlottes story ( and man do I love her she’s so kick ass ) I cannot wait to go back and start at the beginning now . But that does not change how amazing this book is at all . I have been on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story and all the emotions, man it’s like being on a rollercoaster- what a wild ride so full of steam and off the charts chemistry, angst and heartbreak as all as so many beautiful and heartfelt ones as well . Willow has a gift of knowing just how to hook you and keep you hooked until the very end . For me . I could not stop thinking about this awesome read even after I finished. I need more ASAP !!!! 🖤❤️💜😍
January 20, 2022
Awww😍 so sweet!
I loved this serie so much! Charlotte and her guys are so genuine and refreshingly cute!♥️
In this book, Charlotte begins school and have to face rumors about her relationship with the guys and some bullying (but it's not too harsh). They're all trying to figuring out their relationship and understanding how to manage a polyamorous relationship. Some guys are better than others and there is a new addition in the (not yet all settled) harem.
Through the book we see all the characters growing up together and it's very sweet and interesting.
I love the positive vibes of this serie♥️♥️♥️ and I'm just so thrilled reading the next book!!!!
I loved this serie so much! Charlotte and her guys are so genuine and refreshingly cute!♥️
In this book, Charlotte begins school and have to face rumors about her relationship with the guys and some bullying (but it's not too harsh). They're all trying to figuring out their relationship and understanding how to manage a polyamorous relationship. Some guys are better than others and there is a new addition in the (not yet all settled) harem.
Through the book we see all the characters growing up together and it's very sweet and interesting.
I love the positive vibes of this serie♥️♥️♥️ and I'm just so thrilled reading the next book!!!!
December 22, 2021
The highly anticipated continuing of Charlotte’s story is finally here! After reading Smile like a million times I knew this story was worth the wait and it didn’t disappoint.
One of the things I love most about Willow’s writing is that she doesn’t do cliffhangers - at all! It’s refreshing to know there won’t be one, even though I try to persuade my kindle to turn one more page.
No for the book itself. We see Charlotte on her journey to becoming a teenager and herself again. She is slowly coming out of her shell as she tries to navigate a new school, new friendships, new love interest and even some bullies.
We see her friends to help her figure out if it’s okay to love more than one person. I’m very happy she found such great friends. She sure deserves it.
There are a lot of sweet and happy moments, but also some heartbreaking ones and angry ones. I sure wanted to throttle one or two of her guys during the book. We also get some hard truths and deal with a lot of jealousy.
I can’t forget that I absolutely love one of her guys and have respect for him. He is her rock and supports her in everything. I loved him in Smile as well but now? I don’t think I can love him more, but I’m sure Willow will prove me wrong.
For me the book was perfect and I can’t think of anything I was missing there. I sure can’t wait for the conclusion of Charlotte’s story, but I still secretly hope the next book won’t be the last.
One of the things I love most about Willow’s writing is that she doesn’t do cliffhangers - at all! It’s refreshing to know there won’t be one, even though I try to persuade my kindle to turn one more page.
No for the book itself. We see Charlotte on her journey to becoming a teenager and herself again. She is slowly coming out of her shell as she tries to navigate a new school, new friendships, new love interest and even some bullies.
We see her friends to help her figure out if it’s okay to love more than one person. I’m very happy she found such great friends. She sure deserves it.
There are a lot of sweet and happy moments, but also some heartbreaking ones and angry ones. I sure wanted to throttle one or two of her guys during the book. We also get some hard truths and deal with a lot of jealousy.
I can’t forget that I absolutely love one of her guys and have respect for him. He is her rock and supports her in everything. I loved him in Smile as well but now? I don’t think I can love him more, but I’m sure Willow will prove me wrong.
For me the book was perfect and I can’t think of anything I was missing there. I sure can’t wait for the conclusion of Charlotte’s story, but I still secretly hope the next book won’t be the last.
December 27, 2021
Willow Hadley seamlessly weaves precious moments like first loves & friendships with important elements like mental health and bullying into a natural realistic story which has the reader fully invested in the lives of these characters.
Charlotte is a perfect mixture of sweetness and innocence but with a stainless steel backbone. Even though she has been through so much she has the heart of a fighter which usually comes out when she’s protecting the ones that she loves.
While all the guys have very distinct personalities and all have weaknesses and strengths I have to admit that my favorite is definitely Grayson. I absolutely however love that every single one of the male characters have flaws. So many times in a reverse harem novel all the men are absolutely perfect and it becomes so unrealistic, all these characters are multifaceted and have real issues.
You cannot help but smile while reading this book. Book three cannot come soon enough!!
Charlotte is a perfect mixture of sweetness and innocence but with a stainless steel backbone. Even though she has been through so much she has the heart of a fighter which usually comes out when she’s protecting the ones that she loves.
While all the guys have very distinct personalities and all have weaknesses and strengths I have to admit that my favorite is definitely Grayson. I absolutely however love that every single one of the male characters have flaws. So many times in a reverse harem novel all the men are absolutely perfect and it becomes so unrealistic, all these characters are multifaceted and have real issues.
You cannot help but smile while reading this book. Book three cannot come soon enough!!
December 28, 2021
It was well worth the wait for that second book. It's simply amazing! Everything will be alright is a delicious slow-burn, friends-to-lovers, everyday life kind of book with sugary sweet feelings and a romance so cute and touching you'll be living it along with the characters. There are some exciting new developments in Charlotte and the guys's relationship as they begin the school year. Charlotte is also making new friends and I was so happy to see the healthy and positive female friendship described in the book. I mean, there are the typical mean girls, but the story doesn't revolved around it and some strong female characters totally make up for it. The guys are as sweet and swoony as ever and Charlotte is there for it. Let me tell you this, Willow Hadley did it again with another amazing book. Do yourself a favor and read it ;)
December 29, 2021
Worth the wait
Okay thoughts:
°Summer and Madison can eat a fat d••k.
°I love Olivia and Emily as the bffs
°The growth on these boys was huge but Luke Sebastian needs to get his feelings under control cus at some parts he was kinda an unattractive man baby but I get that he has the most issues and the most vocal about them but I'm here to see his growth in the next book (very much of the Cas vibes from cricket)
°i love the addition of Alex and I hope we see growth from benji next book
°olivia,Ethan, and Zack need to get there throuple on as well
Overall great book from an amazing writer and after following on wattpad I can't wait to see what else she brings to her book series
Okay thoughts:
°Summer and Madison can eat a fat d••k.
°I love Olivia and Emily as the bffs
°The growth on these boys was huge but Luke Sebastian needs to get his feelings under control cus at some parts he was kinda an unattractive man baby but I get that he has the most issues and the most vocal about them but I'm here to see his growth in the next book (very much of the Cas vibes from cricket)
°i love the addition of Alex and I hope we see growth from benji next book
°olivia,Ethan, and Zack need to get there throuple on as well
Overall great book from an amazing writer and after following on wattpad I can't wait to see what else she brings to her book series
December 30, 2021
Sweet slow burn
This is such a feel good book! The guys are all so caring and protective toward Charlotte. There are a few bullies at her school, but overall it’s just sugary sweet! Charlotte grows a lot in this book and becomes more confident, even as she struggles with having feelings for her guy friends.
This is a great series to read between dark books, when you just want all the characters to love and support each other. Although Sebastian does need to get with the program! I love this misfit group of kindred spirits and can’t wait to see the relationships and romance grow in the next book!
This is such a feel good book! The guys are all so caring and protective toward Charlotte. There are a few bullies at her school, but overall it’s just sugary sweet! Charlotte grows a lot in this book and becomes more confident, even as she struggles with having feelings for her guy friends.
This is a great series to read between dark books, when you just want all the characters to love and support each other. Although Sebastian does need to get with the program! I love this misfit group of kindred spirits and can’t wait to see the relationships and romance grow in the next book!
December 26, 2021
Let me just say this book was phenomenal!! Charlotte and her guys give me so much life! I didn’t think I could love Charlotte and her guys anymore but this book proved me wrong Charlotte while sweet and extremely shy actually starts to come out of her shell and she really does have the guys right by her side to help her. While there were moments when I was frustrated with a couple of guys bordering on wanting to strangle them there were many other moment that completely melted my heart and just reaffirmed how much these guys were made for Charlotte and her for them even with that special edition guy that I was really hoping would be added. Together they just make one another whole but that’s not to say they still don’t have a long road ahead of them because that jealously creeps up and shows it’s ugly self a time or two and everyone is really going to need to work together with this new dynamic if they want their HEA. The progression of the story as well as Charolette’s relationship with the guys has such a natural progression and you can’t help but fall in love with all of the characters. I cannot wait for the next book!
December 28, 2021
Like I said when I first read Smile like you meant it, Charlotte's book was everything I needed in this moment of my life! I loved to read more about the guys, see how their relationship would turn out when real life and routine happened and wow: Hadley delivered a very sweet, addictive and strong follow up to the series!!!
I can't wait to read more about Charlotte, Liam, Elliot, Remy, Grayson, Sebastian and Alex and see how everything will turn out! Also, I loved the secondary characters: Arthur, Benji, Zack, Olivia, Emily, Ethan and Adrian were a perfect compliment to the story and I'm also dying to know how they all will get their own sweet ending 💕😍
Congrats Willow for the perfect second book and thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be in your Arc team 🥺
I can't wait to read more about Charlotte, Liam, Elliot, Remy, Grayson, Sebastian and Alex and see how everything will turn out! Also, I loved the secondary characters: Arthur, Benji, Zack, Olivia, Emily, Ethan and Adrian were a perfect compliment to the story and I'm also dying to know how they all will get their own sweet ending 💕😍
Congrats Willow for the perfect second book and thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be in your Arc team 🥺
December 29, 2021
I remember reading book 1 and I have reread in preparation of reading this book. It is so heartbreaking but so good! Charlotte is going to go to school. This does bring stress as people aren't sure what to think of her relationship with the guys. Not even all the guys are sure if they want to share or not. Are they Charlotte crazy? Tht is an affirmative. I like the story so much because not everything is et in stone. Is it on the softer side? Yes and it is YA and it is sweet but with just the right amount of darkness to make it interesting and I like sweet and fluffy and this will be a reread for sure.
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