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Anyone and You
Des has always been up for blind dates. She loves the challenge, the unknown, the excitement of not knowing who to expect. It’s a thrill she’s chased as long as she can remember. But when she sees her crabby neighbor, Axel, striding across the park in her direction and realizes he is the one she’s meeting, she can’t help but laugh.
A full afternoon of fun at the local Equinox festival, with the grump of 7B is what awaits her. Her plan is to simply get him to laugh once, but… She gets a little more than she ever expected.
A blind date nightmare, or that’s what Axel thinks when he arrives at the setup, only to find the bane of his existence, his neighbor from across the hall, waiting on the park bench. It could have been anyone… anyone… but it was her.
It was always her.
A full afternoon of fun at the local Equinox festival, with the grump of 7B is what awaits her. Her plan is to simply get him to laugh once, but… She gets a little more than she ever expected.
A blind date nightmare, or that’s what Axel thinks when he arrives at the setup, only to find the bane of his existence, his neighbor from across the hall, waiting on the park bench. It could have been anyone… anyone… but it was her.
It was always her.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2022
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12 books786 followersFemale Dark Adult Fantasy writer out of South Carolina, US
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September 14, 2022
Desiree Allen is a serial blind dater looking for her match. When set up by friends, she waits at the town’s fall festival for her mystery man. When none other than her broody, albeit hot AF, neighbor, Axel Connors, shows up, Des makes it her mission to put a smile on the grump’s face.
This supposedly plot-less novella had just enough storyline and character development to override any guilt since it had more steam than a just-poured Pumpkin Spice Latte.
This kïnky quickie was my first by Jack Whitney and I’m so glad I gave it a go. Our characters, Des and Axel, balanced each other perfectly. Likewise, the backdrop set the tone for the fall season. All in all, Anyone & You was just right.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥1/2
Darkness: 🤍
Heat: 🌶🌶
Range of Emotions: 🙄😁😠🥵😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
🗂 Genre: Contemporary Romance
✨ Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Blind Date, Neighbors
🫦 Kinks: Exhibitionism, Toys, Multiple Os, Spanking
⛔️ Warning: This book may cause blushing, squirming, combusting panties, and/or self-care.
⚠️ Safety Squad: Safe
📣 Type: Anyone & You is a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
This supposedly plot-less novella had just enough storyline and character development to override any guilt since it had more steam than a just-poured Pumpkin Spice Latte.
This kïnky quickie was my first by Jack Whitney and I’m so glad I gave it a go. Our characters, Des and Axel, balanced each other perfectly. Likewise, the backdrop set the tone for the fall season. All in all, Anyone & You was just right.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥1/2
Darkness: 🤍
Heat: 🌶🌶
Range of Emotions: 🙄😁😠🥵😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
🗂 Genre: Contemporary Romance
✨ Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Blind Date, Neighbors
🫦 Kinks: Exhibitionism, Toys, Multiple Os, Spanking
⛔️ Warning: This book may cause blushing, squirming, combusting panties, and/or self-care.
⚠️ Safety Squad: Safe
📣 Type: Anyone & You is a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
September 8, 2022
3.5 ⭐️
You need a good spicy novella this one is it with like maybe 10% plot lol.
Des likes to go on blind dates it's more fun then regular dates, this time she's being set up by friends andnits a fun time at the carnival. When her date shows up she's shocked it's her neighbor across from her Axel they have had moments of snark and just that. But nothing else so Shea determined to make him enjoy the date. As for Axel he didn't wanna do this he has some strong feelings for Des but he can't act on that but these 2 are going to enjoy the carnival. And let me tell you Axel is a guy I would want. He defends her against rigged games, gives her a O on a ride, and they enjoy eachothers company he also plays with some toys 🥵. It does have a 2.5 second drama but it's taken care of right away.
My only problem is well I hated that Axel tells her he hears her with others before the date. 🤮
Don't need to know that.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, sexy times, no virgins (she dated and slept around)
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
Pinning
Tiny push away
Public play
Choking
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
You need a good spicy novella this one is it with like maybe 10% plot lol.
Des likes to go on blind dates it's more fun then regular dates, this time she's being set up by friends andnits a fun time at the carnival. When her date shows up she's shocked it's her neighbor across from her Axel they have had moments of snark and just that. But nothing else so Shea determined to make him enjoy the date. As for Axel he didn't wanna do this he has some strong feelings for Des but he can't act on that but these 2 are going to enjoy the carnival. And let me tell you Axel is a guy I would want. He defends her against rigged games, gives her a O on a ride, and they enjoy eachothers company he also plays with some toys 🥵. It does have a 2.5 second drama but it's taken care of right away.
My only problem is well I hated that Axel tells her he hears her with others before the date. 🤮
Don't need to know that.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, sexy times, no virgins (she dated and slept around)
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
Pinning
Tiny push away
Public play
Choking
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
April 25, 2023
*ARC Review*
Pumpkin Spice Latte with extra spice to go
Anyone and You is a hella spicy, but also very sweet and short autumn-themed Novella!
And for being this short, the story really delivered all the fall vibes and on the MC's chemistry!
If you liked Sweet Girl, then you’ll love this one too!
🗂Genre: Erotic Romance Novella
🏷Tropes
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Blind date
- Smutty
⚠️Safety: Toys, chocking, public plays
📖eBook: 1st person, dual POV
ARC in exchange of an honest review
__ Jack Whitney Erotic Novellas __
Valentine's Day Themed: Sweet Girl
Autumn Themed: Anyone And You
Halloween Themed: Break the Glass
Jack Frost Themed: TBA
Pumpkin Spice Latte with extra spice to go
Anyone and You is a hella spicy, but also very sweet and short autumn-themed Novella!
And for being this short, the story really delivered all the fall vibes and on the MC's chemistry!
If you liked Sweet Girl, then you’ll love this one too!
🗂Genre: Erotic Romance Novella
🏷Tropes
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Blind date
- Smutty
⚠️Safety: Toys, chocking, public plays
📖eBook: 1st person, dual POV
ARC in exchange of an honest review
__ Jack Whitney Erotic Novellas __
Valentine's Day Themed: Sweet Girl
Autumn Themed: Anyone And You
Halloween Themed: Break the Glass
Jack Frost Themed: TBA
September 10, 2022
*3.5* A blind date. Grumpy/sunshine. Carnival rides and pumpkin spiced latte.
A erotic novella that delivered the steam.
A little BR to pass the time with Isabella 💜
A erotic novella that delivered the steam.
My thighs—“I don't know that I'll ever look at the spinning tea cup ride the same way again.
“Are mine,” I said, taking her chin in my fingers. “Every shake, every bruise I put on them, every orgasm that comes from between them. Mine. And when you can’t feel them tomorrow, you’ll have your choice of my name, my tongue, or my cock to blame for it.”
A little BR to pass the time with Isabella 💜
November 4, 2022
why was this so sweet
November 27, 2022
It was a cute fall novella.
It serve it’s purpose
It serve it’s purpose
October 19, 2023
2.75/5⭐️
3.5/5🌶️
i needed a quick lil novella to tear through and this was perfect. i saw it earlier today on tiktok and immediately downloaded it in KU. this gives great fall vibes and lots and lots of spice 😮💨 definitely served it’s purpose
“sometimes i can’t breathe when i’m with you, and then when you’re gone, i can’t breathe without you”
3.5/5🌶️
i needed a quick lil novella to tear through and this was perfect. i saw it earlier today on tiktok and immediately downloaded it in KU. this gives great fall vibes and lots and lots of spice 😮💨 definitely served it’s purpose
“sometimes i can’t breathe when i’m with you, and then when you’re gone, i can’t breathe without you”
October 6, 2022
Omgggggg I HAVE MELTED. LOVE LOVE LOVE. THIS WAS SO SWEET WTH?! Ahhh. I freaking love Jack's writing. She literally doesnt write anything bad or less than. !!!! Obsessseddd
November 23, 2022
Unfortunately this book did absolutely nothing for me. It felt like it was lacking something I can't put my finger on.
Luckily it was a novella so I didn't have to DNF it.
Luckily it was a novella so I didn't have to DNF it.
December 11, 2022
Sometimes you just need a blind date coupled with an autumn festival with a Ferris wheel, a teacup ride, and your hot-as-hell neighbour! 🔥
Axel and Des definitely took us for a spicy ride (see the innuendo!) and I really fucking enjoyed this. Delicious spice with the rose toy, public shenanigans in a teacup and a slight insta love. I would definitely loved to see maybe a chapter or two more of getting to know them, and a longer epilogue, but still, this was a spectacular autumnal novella! I also might have found small parts of the dirty talk to be tad over the top, but that's just me and other parts were spectacular.
4 stars ✨ (4.25 would be perfect!)
#6 book in my reviewing books slump
Axel and Des definitely took us for a spicy ride (see the innuendo!) and I really fucking enjoyed this. Delicious spice with the rose toy, public shenanigans in a teacup and a slight insta love. I would definitely loved to see maybe a chapter or two more of getting to know them, and a longer epilogue, but still, this was a spectacular autumnal novella! I also might have found small parts of the dirty talk to be tad over the top, but that's just me and other parts were spectacular.
4 stars ✨ (4.25 would be perfect!)
#6 book in my reviewing books slump
October 26, 2025
Puntuación: ★★☆ (2.5)
Todo muy apresurado, pero el smut estuvo bueno ngl.
Todo muy apresurado, pero el smut estuvo bueno ngl.
October 10, 2022
This was a spicy hot novella. Drs lives across the hall from Axel a brooding grumpy man who is gorgeous but doesn’t seem to say much to her. She jokes with him and is her self but he never really does much but grunt at her.
She is set up by friends on a blind date and who else would it be but they handsome gruff neighbor of hers. He is hesitant at first but she gets him to stick around and enjoy the carnival. She breaks his walls down and we see all the tension come to the surface. Oh boy is it hot and steamy between them. The buildup starts at the carnival to only continue through the night. If you are looking for a hot steamy short story definitely check this out! I love Axel and Des’s story!
She is set up by friends on a blind date and who else would it be but they handsome gruff neighbor of hers. He is hesitant at first but she gets him to stick around and enjoy the carnival. She breaks his walls down and we see all the tension come to the surface. Oh boy is it hot and steamy between them. The buildup starts at the carnival to only continue through the night. If you are looking for a hot steamy short story definitely check this out! I love Axel and Des’s story!
August 29, 2022
Oh my goodness Jack has me absolutely enamored with her writing at this point. Instantly opening this book is like burning a fall candle and sitting in the corner of a room with a blanket and hot apple cider looking out at the leaves changing colors. Fall is my favorite season so I knew this book was for me as soon as she announced it! Des and Axel are the cutest ever and the tension between them is oh so spicy and lovely. The blind date with all the fun fall activities was beautiful, it really helped set the mood between them and made the story all the better. The grumpy/sunshine, the sarcasm, the tension and the delivery, the cute moments, this novella is such a great read!
August 20, 2022
This is the perfect combo of 🍁+🥹+🥵!
If you need to mentally fast-forward to fall, this is he novella for you! It was so atmospheric (I need all the spiced cider and pumpkin things immediately) and damn it was sexy. Somebody find me a man in flannel to do dirty things to me pls.
If Jack Whitney has a million fans, I’m one. If she has one fan, it’s me. If she has no fans, I’m dead. But really if you love Jack’s work overall, you will love this autumn novella. It has that perfect character dynamic that sucks you in, high heat, and realness to it that I’ve come to love of all her stories.
If you need to mentally fast-forward to fall, this is he novella for you! It was so atmospheric (I need all the spiced cider and pumpkin things immediately) and damn it was sexy. Somebody find me a man in flannel to do dirty things to me pls.
If Jack Whitney has a million fans, I’m one. If she has one fan, it’s me. If she has no fans, I’m dead. But really if you love Jack’s work overall, you will love this autumn novella. It has that perfect character dynamic that sucks you in, high heat, and realness to it that I’ve come to love of all her stories.
October 16, 2022
Not much was expected to come out of this blind date until Des finds out her date is her hot next door neighbor.
If you’re looking for a spicy autumn novella the season. You must read this! This was such a fun and spicy read! I surprisingly enjoyed it considering it was a novella, it felt like a whole novel it was so good. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters connecting with each other and opening up. The whole atmosphere was cozy but romantic. i’m so glad I read I decided to jump into this novella during this autumn season.
If you’re looking for a spicy autumn novella the season. You must read this! This was such a fun and spicy read! I surprisingly enjoyed it considering it was a novella, it felt like a whole novel it was so good. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters connecting with each other and opening up. The whole atmosphere was cozy but romantic. i’m so glad I read I decided to jump into this novella during this autumn season.
September 26, 2022
This was short, spicy and to the point. I love all things autumn and pumpkin spice and carnivals so it was just the right setting for me to enjoy. Even though it was short I did feel like it had enough build up to have a plot, unlike most erotic novellas. I really loved how bold the FMC is and how grumpy Axel is. I'll never look at the teacup ride the same 😂
October 31, 2022
Jack Whitney writes some of my favorite spicy novellas. Anyone and You tells the story of a girl who is set up on a blind date with her grumpy neighbor. Their date takes place at a fall festival and is full of so much spice and seasonal fun. It was the perfect palate cleanser and I highly recommend it!
August 23, 2022
A fast paced erotica novella that delivered everything that the Author intended, with the Autumn/Fall vibes. The carnival & blind date aspect was a very cute touch and I enjoyed how the Author weaved in the spicy elements into those scenes.
August 18, 2022
Literally took me 30 minutes. A fun, fall, feisty read!
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April 6, 2023
read Oct 9, 2022 - Oct 9, 2022: 3 stars
November 20, 2022
“Sometimes I can’t breathe when I’m with you,
and then when you’re gone,
I can’t breathe without you.”
-Axel Connors, from Anyone and You by Jack Whitney
and then when you’re gone,
I can’t breathe without you.”
-Axel Connors, from Anyone and You by Jack Whitney
August 13, 2023
Cute, spicy, grumpy sunshine love story between Axel and Des. After a year of being neighbors and being set up on a blind date by their friends both Axel and Des realize what they’ve been missing for over a year and spend a hot as fuck night together. After a little groveling of course. Ugh I loved it so much. I’m a sucker for a man who grovels and only smiles for his girl. And that teacup scene…..whew I’ll never look at that the same again
November 6, 2023
My only complaint is that Des got to Axel Connors first 🥵
October 8, 2024
I read this after it was recommended by Amanda on the Buzzing about Romance podcast fall recs episode. It was a cute novella that I really enjoyed!
November 17, 2024
3.5 stars - Fluffy bit of erotic romance with fall vibes.
September 27, 2025
what was this? i am actually never trusting tiktok ever again lol, actually the worst thing ive ever read
September 7, 2022
Thank you so much Jack Whitney for this ARC, and here is my honest review.
*To start of, please check your triggers warnings before reading!!*
Holy smackamoly! How the heck does this get better?! I thought Sweet Girl was phenomenal, this takes the cake! (Omg I can't even imagine what Jack's other books are going to do to me, if the two I've already read have blown me away!!) I can't even fathom 🤯😍 This book held my attention from the get go. The way Jack described Autumn/Fall and the carnival was just magical to me (in Australia we don't really have autumn like other countries) and I just wanted to jump right in this book so I could experience it for myself!
Des and Axel are so hot. Their chemistry and tension was just phenomenal and oh so good! It's making me want to have some fun at a carnival 😏🥵😂
I really enjoyed the dual pov, so much! It was just so nice to experience the thought process from Axel's perspective and I enjoyed it way more than I have with other books. Whether that's due to Jack's writing or simply Axel I have no clue but I loved it.
Um ooaf, is it hot here?! 🥵🔥 *they should really have an emoji for fanning yourself* 🤣 The spice delivered!! Oh that man can talk 😏 and I have read quite my fair share of smuty books but, some of those scenes were just beyond steamy. I think it was just so good and hot because of Des and Axel. They just had it all there and it was so explosive and I really loved how comfortable they were with each other and were honest about what they wanted.
Also got to love a guy that's secure with himself and his abilities *cough*🥵 IYKYK 😏 man that was hot🔥
All the swoons, dirty talk, teasing, tension, intensity, the back and forth, was just *chef's kiss* 💋 this book delivered and gave so much more I don't have the right words.
I absolutely loved this and I highly recommend everyone to read it!
If you like;
- Short, steamy with tension
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Toy play
- Blind date that turns out to be the grumpy neighbour
- Autumn/Fall vibes
- Carnival Fair
- "Why can't I stay away from you?"
Then go read this!!
*To start of, please check your triggers warnings before reading!!*
Holy smackamoly! How the heck does this get better?! I thought Sweet Girl was phenomenal, this takes the cake! (Omg I can't even imagine what Jack's other books are going to do to me, if the two I've already read have blown me away!!) I can't even fathom 🤯😍 This book held my attention from the get go. The way Jack described Autumn/Fall and the carnival was just magical to me (in Australia we don't really have autumn like other countries) and I just wanted to jump right in this book so I could experience it for myself!
Des and Axel are so hot. Their chemistry and tension was just phenomenal and oh so good! It's making me want to have some fun at a carnival 😏🥵😂
I really enjoyed the dual pov, so much! It was just so nice to experience the thought process from Axel's perspective and I enjoyed it way more than I have with other books. Whether that's due to Jack's writing or simply Axel I have no clue but I loved it.
Um ooaf, is it hot here?! 🥵🔥 *they should really have an emoji for fanning yourself* 🤣 The spice delivered!! Oh that man can talk 😏 and I have read quite my fair share of smuty books but, some of those scenes were just beyond steamy. I think it was just so good and hot because of Des and Axel. They just had it all there and it was so explosive and I really loved how comfortable they were with each other and were honest about what they wanted.
Also got to love a guy that's secure with himself and his abilities *cough*🥵 IYKYK 😏 man that was hot🔥
All the swoons, dirty talk, teasing, tension, intensity, the back and forth, was just *chef's kiss* 💋 this book delivered and gave so much more I don't have the right words.
I absolutely loved this and I highly recommend everyone to read it!
If you like;
- Short, steamy with tension
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Toy play
- Blind date that turns out to be the grumpy neighbour
- Autumn/Fall vibes
- Carnival Fair
- "Why can't I stay away from you?"
Then go read this!!
September 6, 2022
“𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕?"
“𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆.”
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥.5
Tropes: MW, grumpy/sunshine, public play, choking, toys are teammates
⚠️Check content warning⚠️
Des loves getting set up blind dates, especially the excitement of finding out who the person is. Never in her wildest dreams did she think her blind date for the Equinox Festival would be her grumpy neighbor, Axel. Axel would rather be doing anything else than go on a blind date. When he shows up, he finds out his date is his neighbor, Des, who is always so happy and smiling. This seems like a date that will end up being a disaster, but as they spend time together, they can't deny their chemistry and their budding feelings.
This novella was perfect. I enjoyed the way the grumpy/sunshine trope was done here. Sometimes that trope can be really mean or hurtful to the sunshine, which I don't always love. That's not the case with Des and Axel. Des makes it known what she wants and what she's not willing to do. Axel is grumpy, but he doesn't take it out on Des in a mean way. He's been hurt before, which makes him reserved, but with Des he opens up. I simply melted when he told her he always sees her 🥺
The spice was good. I love men who aren't afraid of toys 😍 Des and Axel have great chemistry. They compliment each other well. The sunrise scene was HOT 🥵 If you're looking for a smutty palate cleanser in-between novels, this is for you!
Thank you to Jack Whitney for the ARC!
“𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆.”
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥.5
Tropes: MW, grumpy/sunshine, public play, choking, toys are teammates
⚠️Check content warning⚠️
Des loves getting set up blind dates, especially the excitement of finding out who the person is. Never in her wildest dreams did she think her blind date for the Equinox Festival would be her grumpy neighbor, Axel. Axel would rather be doing anything else than go on a blind date. When he shows up, he finds out his date is his neighbor, Des, who is always so happy and smiling. This seems like a date that will end up being a disaster, but as they spend time together, they can't deny their chemistry and their budding feelings.
This novella was perfect. I enjoyed the way the grumpy/sunshine trope was done here. Sometimes that trope can be really mean or hurtful to the sunshine, which I don't always love. That's not the case with Des and Axel. Des makes it known what she wants and what she's not willing to do. Axel is grumpy, but he doesn't take it out on Des in a mean way. He's been hurt before, which makes him reserved, but with Des he opens up. I simply melted when he told her he always sees her 🥺
The spice was good. I love men who aren't afraid of toys 😍 Des and Axel have great chemistry. They compliment each other well. The sunrise scene was HOT 🥵 If you're looking for a smutty palate cleanser in-between novels, this is for you!
Thank you to Jack Whitney for the ARC!
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