Everything but You

Newberry Springs, Book 3

By: Harlow James

Narrated by: Angelina Rocca, Dane Anderson

“Speak now or forever hold your peace.”

I hate that part in a wedding, where everyone waits on pins and needles to see if someone has a reason why the couple shouldn’t get married.

So, when I ran into my high school sweetheart and found out that she was engaged, I said my peace before she ever walked down the aisle.

Shauna and I crossed paths when I went to Las Vegas for work, and sharing one meal with her was enough for me to remember why no other woman has even come close to affecting me the way she did.

But then her fiancé showed up, surprising us both, and I thought I’d lost her for good.

Every dream of our future was sucked from me once more, because this wasn’t the first time she slipped through my fingers. At nineteen, she made decisions that tore us apart, and I was too stubborn to understand why back then.

But it turns out my twin brothers aren’t stupid after all when they convinced me to take one last shot to win her back.

So, I flew back to Vegas, intent on stopping her wedding and telling her how I feel, but it turns out, history was damned to repeat itself again because she walked down the aisle anyway.

Or so I thought.

Because six weeks later she shows up at my parents’ house for a job and there’s one thing that’s noticeably different on her—there’s no ring on her left hand.

I saw my future with her.

I know that’s what I still want.

But it’s hard to face the past when the future is uncertain too.

Can we heal the hurt? Can we find our way back to each other?

And most importantly, can I finally tell her: “I had everything but you.”

©2023 Harlow James Publishing LLC (P)2024 Harlow James Publishing LLC

I just knew this would be amazing and it is!!!

Second chance, young love and so much freaking more. I knew Forrest's story was going to be a good one and I was so happy with the journey it took to get these two their happy ending. I really loved the emotional rollercoaster of growing up and finding your way. Even a few surprises I was not expecting.

True love is always there

Harlow James, Harlow James, I didn’t think the series could get any better. I am in love with Forrest. You get to see the raw emotions that make him so grumpy. Shauna and Forrest were high school sweethearts with a plan, that didn’t turn out. Years later, they have a chance meeting in Vegas. My heart aches for him when he runs into Shauna in Vegas and finds out that she is getting married. When she returns back to Newberry Springs unmarried, it’s her turn to try and win back Forrest. The chemistry is still hot as ever between the two. I loved this book so much! Angelina Rocca and Dane Anderson were the perfect duo for this series. They did such a wonderful job with all the characters. The chemistry between the two was off the charts. I’ve enjoyed listening to them.

Second Chance

This was such a cute second chance romance. I’m a sucker for the “it’s always been you trope” and that was the case for BOTH of them. Forrest was so grumpy with everyone, but Shauna brought life back into him and got him to smile again. Forrest did so much and gave up so much (willingly and without her asking) for Shauna, and it just showed how much he really loved her. And the tattoo! Ugh, it was so cute – the way all three of the brothers had a tattoo for their wives/girlfriend.

Anyway, this was different because in this instance, it was the FMC who groveled rather than the MMC. And Shauna pulled out all the stops, refusing to give up no matter what, for that second chance. It helped that his family loved her and meddled.

Narration style: Dual

Beautiful wrap up to this series!!

Rating: 4.5⭐️

Thoughts: I loved the fact that Forrest went way outside of his character and flew to Las Vegas to stop Shauna's wedding. Though it took some meddling from his mother to actually bring the two of them to the same town, it was fun watching them blossom into a relationship again. It was very evident that the two of them should be together, but I liked that Forrest kept some distance to protect his heart again. This was a great example of a perfect second-chance romance!!

Angelina Rocca and Dane Anderson narrated all 3 books and together they did such a great job bringing these characters to life. It was so fun to hear the voices they used for the previous main characters in each new book. Highly suggest listening to this series!!

Read if you like:
💜Second Chance Romance
💜Runaway Bride
💜Grumpy MMC
💜Meddlesome Family

Captivating read that'll linger in your mind

This story delivers a fresh spin on second-chance love that keeps you hooked. Forrest, the grumpy but irresistible hero, adds a cool vibe to the story as he tries to navigate the messy reunion with Shauna, trying to win her back by trying to crash her wedding. Harlow's writing flows so smoothly, making it a breeze to devour. The Christmas setting adds a cozy touch to the rollercoaster of love, forgiveness, and the search for family. Even though this wraps up the Gibson family series, you'll find yourself wishing there were more tales to dive into. It's a captivating read that'll linger in your mind.