Anyone but Cade is a hilarious second-chance chance romp!

Cade is one of those guys that can always find fun and humor in a situation. He is quick-witted, fast with a joke and innuendo, and great delivery. He dated Iris in high school, but he just wasn't mature enough to keep her then, and Iris and her friends swore off the King Brothers for life.

Seven years later, the King Brothers return to town. In the first book of this series, we see Kira and Rich get together, so the King Brothers embargo is clearly no longer in effect.

Iris has grown up a lot, and she still sees Cade as the same immature, irresponsible jokester that he was years ago. Even worse, he has people to do everything from cook to clean, now, so he's still immature and self-centered. Until.... well, no spoilers here.

Let's just say Cade turns to Iris for help, and she agrees to help him. They develop a new relationship, and Cade finally does grow up into the man that Iris wants him to be. Their relationship seems genuine, there is a lots of humor, and this book really shows growth in the characters.

Cade's cleverness is completely entertaining. I don't remember reading a character that would make me roll my eyes and smile at the same time as much as he does. He has an ability to drain you and exhaust you but at the same time you have to admire his commitment to everything that comes out of his mouth. I have never read a character like him. He is THAT unique. And THAT adorable. The way he handles Bear is just swoon worthy.
But don't think he is a lost cause destined to be a party starter bachelor. Iris is a great match for him. She can give as good as she takes. And most importantly she can see under his facade and deflective strategies. She also has a bit of a wild side to her. Not as much as he does though so as much as she tries, there is no way to fight against the current when it comes to Cade. With him is always better to give in.

This is the second book int his great fun series and though each book is about a seperate couple do yourself a favour and read Anyone but Rich as well you won't be disappointed

Many years before Iris dated Cade King at school and to say it didn't end well would be an understatement The guy was walking talking laugh a minute fun guy who delivered his one liners with such aplomb that half the time it took a while to register exactly what he said. But he broke her heart and walked away So she and her two best friends made a pact they would never date a King brother ever again no matter what happened in the future that turned out to be fairly easy as their family left the town soon after. Now seven years later the King brothers self made billionaires have brought their business back to the town they grew up in and intend to open their corporate headquarters there. Iris is now a local cop but Cade has never grown up yes he is responsible at work but his home life is fully catered to by his wealth, Can too people so different and with such a damaged past find common ground and will they find out that they really are still attracted to one another and can't walk away this time You will have to read to see

What a great follow up in this 2nd story. Iris, Kira, and Miranda swore to never date one of the King brothers ... Kira has failed, and Iris has to admit that Cade remains easy on the eye. However, he is still the joker he was at school - until fate provides him with a son who makes him grow up fast. As Iris appreciates his efforts and falls for Bear nearly as much as she still cares for Cade, and that promise is starting to seem to her like it needs breaking too.
This was a pretty cute romance and it was already a foregone conclusion how it would end from the start.

I read the first book in the series and loved it so much. But this book I did not love at all.

I should mention that this a newer author for me and while I loved the first book, both characters were strong, smart and in lust with the other. This story was very different and I did not love it at all. The two main characters are Cade, a manwhore and Iris, the town sheriff. They have a very adverserial relationship. So to some degree this is a 2nd chance at love, they knew each in high school. But also they have hated each other for years too.

That is until Cade finds out he is a dad and Iris takes time off to help him figure things off and so they move in together for a few days. I found Cade kinda dumb. And that is really why I did not love this story. I had no idea why Iris liked him so much because he is an idiot.

That said I did like Iris, and Bear the son and the friends and characters from the other story. But I felt Iris could have done so much better.

I hesitated after reading book 1 in this series to dive into book 2 but, I really enjoyed this one more. I liked Cade and Iris together and liked the spin on the second chance romance. It was a fun, easy read and kids always make me enjoy the story just a little more.

Promises are made to be broken!

Police officer Iris Rosewater had been in love with Cade King during high school until one of his idiot ideas got her kicked off the soccer team ending her hopes of a college scholarship for college. Cade apologized but Iris and her friends promised each other never to date a King brother even if they became rich.

Cade King and his brothers created a company that made them billionaires and they moved the company back to their hometown. Cade enjoyed bothering Iris and she decided that Cade hadn’t changed but when he found out he had a son named Bear that he didn’t know about and he was clueless about being a parent. Iris decided to help Cade because his parents were not the best example so she had to start teaching Cade how to parent from scratch.

Anyone But Cade is a very good second book in the series because Cade is the jokester of the brothers and he finally has someone that makes him want to grow up.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When I read anyone but rich , I loved the secondary characters, especially Cade. So when this book got released I was quite estatic to read it.

Cade and Iris’s story did not disappoint. The book had all the steam you come to expect of penelope bloom , as well as humor and touching moments!

Highly recommend this series, you won’t be disappointed . Thank you Netgalley and penelope bloom for my ARC

Like the first book in the series, this one had such promise but didn’t really live up to it. Some moments were really funny or sweet. But I found Cade’s manchild antics far less charming than Iris apparently did. And when Cade finds out he has a five year old son who needs a home, his parenting style is worryingly lax. He’s got a big heart, and the author clearly has a soft spot for him (or whoever he’s based on in her life), but I found him extremely irritating.

I voluntarily read this ARC in exchange for an honest review - all thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased

I was lucky enough to read the first in this series and was thrilled to be able to read this, book 2

Loved the story, the characters - everything about this

A quick great read

I loved it. The first book had my expectations high and this book was definitely not a disappointment! The story flowed so nicely that before I knew it, I was at the end and wanting more of it. Great characters and interesting storyline. What more do you need? Recommend this series.

Did anyone ever do something to you so bad that it ruined something very important in your life. Well Iris did. A high school boyfriend ruined her chance at college. She couldn't forgive him. Skip forward seven years. Cade is back in town. Will the flame burn again? Will she arrested him and throw him in jail? Most definitely! Cade is a fun loving guy who shrugs off everything with a funny comeback. Iris is a local police woman. She was never able to get over him ruining her change at college. He still secretly never got over the one that got away. Read this amazing book to find out what happens.

Prior to this book I hadn’t read the first book. Overall not a bad read. .its an ok piece of writing.
Thank you to both NetGalley and publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review

Full steam ahead. Penelope Bloom has done well with this book. Great plot, interesting characters and whole lotta wicked steam....what more could you ask for!! This is just an engaging sexy romance and most enjoyable read. Pick up your copy today, it will definitely not disappoint at all. Happy reading!

I really wanted to like this book but I just couldn't get into the story. I felt like I started in the middle. The main characters were annoying and the joking was funny and then is wasn't.

I received this book in advance for a voluntary honest review. Another great addition to the King series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading book over, Anyone but Rich. Cade is the goofy playboy who uses sarcasm and humor as a defense mechanism. Iris, Cade’s high school girlfriend whose soccer career was ruined by one of his jokes, is now a cop in their hometown. Iris and her two best friends made a pact that they would never, ever get involved with a King brother ever again. When Cade asks Iris for help she agrees to one week, but that one week could change their lives for the better. Great read!

What a great follow up in this 2nd story - Anyone But Series and I absolutely fell in love with Cade in the 1st story. Seven years ago Cade and Iris dated in high school and Cade made an incredible stupid decision that negativity affects Iris and they break up. The brothers, Rich, Cade and Nick King leave their small hometown to become very successful businessman and decide to return to build their headquarters and each hope to secretly reconnect with the one who got away. Unknown to the brothers the girls, Iris, Kira and Miranda make a pact to never ever give the brothers the time of day again. With Rich winning back Kira’s heart there is hope for Cade and Nick. Cade has always been the funny outrageous one that you never know what will come out of his mouth or what will occur when around him. He is one special man who lives with a light heart until he discovers he has become a father and was never told until his son, Bear is 5 years old. Cade does not know much about being a father and he impulsively gets Iris involved to help him. These two have their ups and downs during the week Iris takes off work and they learn to get along and find love again. Cade finally finds himself growing up and allowing others in and that’s when he finds true love. Iris, Cade and Bear become a loving unit and those who don’t understand them are left by the wayside. I absolutely enjoyed this heartfelt, fun loving story and look forward to reading Nick’s story. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

I thought this story was really enjoyable.

I thought that the characters were great too. They were very well developed and I liked the author's attention to detail. The interaction in the book was great and I found myself slightly addicted to the story as the book neared the ending.

The plot was well developed but I did feel that it lost its way in places but this was always going to be one that I finished as I needed, and wanted, to see how the book would end and I would definitely recommend that you plough on reading as it has a great ending and really picks up.

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

Cade is a big ole' flirt, “I take it you like the suit,” he said. “I see you tried and failed to make yourself not look sexy to me. I’m flattered you went through the trouble.” Cade doesn't really help situations, "I gave another shrug. “We’re adults. If we wanted to bump uglies, we’d be welcome to bump away.” I liked this book, I loved Cade.

Loved this book.
Again one of the King brothers is hot, sexy and annoyingly sweet.
Cade and Iris have history that she hasn't forgiven him for, but when something unexpected happens she softens towards him and helps him out. However hard she tries not to, I don't think anyone would be able to resist the King brothers.
Amazing read.