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It Was Always You
A Heartwarming YA Romance by a talented new author
Hazel Pierce is happy in her small little world. She has good friends, a loving family, and she is surrounded by music. Life is comfortable and drama free until the high school quarterback asks her to teach him guitar on the same week that she finally lands a date with her summer crush.
Hazel fumbles her way through first dates, first kisses and her first football game. Along the way she realizes people aren’t always what they seem and her heart might lead her in unexpected directions.
Hazel Pierce is happy in her small little world. She has good friends, a loving family, and she is surrounded by music. Life is comfortable and drama free until the high school quarterback asks her to teach him guitar on the same week that she finally lands a date with her summer crush.
Hazel fumbles her way through first dates, first kisses and her first football game. Along the way she realizes people aren’t always what they seem and her heart might lead her in unexpected directions.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2022
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March 18, 2025
This is probably the best YA romance I’ve read. 10/10, no notes.
November 29, 2022
I was given a free copy of this book by Voracious Readers in exchange for a honest book review. Thank you for a copy of the book!
Hazel is a junior in high school when she is asked by the popular jock Hayden to teach him guitar so that he can impress a girl. The rest of the book follows how their relationship develops as they navigate boys, best friends and bonfires!
The book is exactly what you would expect when you read the blurb! It’s so cute and written at an excellent pace! You find yourself smiling along as you read and it’s really enjoyable!
Definitely 5 stars for cuteness, fake dating and friends to lovers tropes! Would highly recommend!
Hazel is a junior in high school when she is asked by the popular jock Hayden to teach him guitar so that he can impress a girl. The rest of the book follows how their relationship develops as they navigate boys, best friends and bonfires!
The book is exactly what you would expect when you read the blurb! It’s so cute and written at an excellent pace! You find yourself smiling along as you read and it’s really enjoyable!
Definitely 5 stars for cuteness, fake dating and friends to lovers tropes! Would highly recommend!
April 24, 2025
3.5 🌟
A nice, easy read although I’m not sure I’d have read it if I’d known it was a love triangle.
There were things I didn’t like, such as the main character’s bizarre relationship with her best friend (kissing his cheek every five minutes) and generally just how oblivious she was, leading on both of the guys (who were both lovely).
The writing was average and there were typos, but nothing that detracted from the cute story. I got bored towards the end and during all the pumpkin stuff but overall I’d still recommend.
A nice, easy read although I’m not sure I’d have read it if I’d known it was a love triangle.
There were things I didn’t like, such as the main character’s bizarre relationship with her best friend (kissing his cheek every five minutes) and generally just how oblivious she was, leading on both of the guys (who were both lovely).
The writing was average and there were typos, but nothing that detracted from the cute story. I got bored towards the end and during all the pumpkin stuff but overall I’d still recommend.
October 7, 2022
This was such a sweet story. Some of it was a little predictable but I still enjoyed every moment of it. I look forward to reading more by the author.
Side note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review
Side note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review
August 8, 2023
4.5/5⭐️
November 14, 2023
Great story!
Intriguing story. I liked that it was a light read and not super deep. But definitely made you fall into the story.
Intriguing story. I liked that it was a light read and not super deep. But definitely made you fall into the story.
December 28, 2023
Such a sweet and easy read! Read in one sitting.
December 23, 2022
This book was sent to me by VoraciousReadersOnly.
Oh my gosh this book was INCREDIBLE.
This book follows Hazel, a 16 year old girl with a passion for the arts. She is approached by Hayden, on of the jocks, who wants her to teach him to play the guitar so he can impress a girl he likes. Reluctantly, she agrees. In return he gives her advice that she uses and rushes her way through dates, first kisses and boyfriends. However, the problem soon comes when she realizes she’s catching feelings for him.
I’ve been reading this all day (yeah I read it in one day) and it was so good. I couldn’t get enough of them.
So if you need a recommendation for a good romance book, and you love a good Small Town Romance then I highly suggest you check this out.
Amazing characters.
Amazing story.
Beautifully written.
5⭐️
Oh my gosh this book was INCREDIBLE.
This book follows Hazel, a 16 year old girl with a passion for the arts. She is approached by Hayden, on of the jocks, who wants her to teach him to play the guitar so he can impress a girl he likes. Reluctantly, she agrees. In return he gives her advice that she uses and rushes her way through dates, first kisses and boyfriends. However, the problem soon comes when she realizes she’s catching feelings for him.
I’ve been reading this all day (yeah I read it in one day) and it was so good. I couldn’t get enough of them.
So if you need a recommendation for a good romance book, and you love a good Small Town Romance then I highly suggest you check this out.
Amazing characters.
Amazing story.
Beautifully written.
5⭐️
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