Due to illness review will be short. In a nutshell this book is worth reading. You can take my review as you will or you can always form you're own opinion by reading it anyway!

A first time author for me. But this book was so much fun to read, the words flowed easily not too much thought by me was needed as i got sucked into the characters and story really quickly. Now do not take that to mean the book was easy it was because i have been stuck in a super duper book reading slump and sometimes a book like this gives me back the passion for reading. A second chance romance story that was romantic,hot and second chance - my fave type of romance. Well worth a read and now i am off to see what the other books in the series are as i started on book 2 in the series but i did not feel it impeded the story at all.

The second installment of the Anyone But Series 😊

3 brothers, Nick, Cade and Rich alongside 3 girl friends...7 years ago, the girls made a pact that the would never again date the King brithers, ever!

Book 1, Anyone but Rich is about Rich and Kira and we seen those two overcome their differences (defo read it before this one!)
And now, Book 2 is Cade and Iris's story, they met, they dated, he messed up and now he's back....along with an unknown addiction - which I absolutely loved!!!!!!! - Cade is a full jester, he doesn't believe in taking life seriously, Iris is the town police officer and yet they match!?
A funny, quirky read 🥰

Anyone But Cade

**received an ARC in exchange with an honest review**

4 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Anyone But Cade is a second chance romance that will have you rooting for Cade to persuade Iris that he has changed but is still the same. He is still the boy she fell for in school but he is so much more now. And when he needs help raising the son he has just found out about, he cant think of someone who would be more perfect than Iris. I love their relationship in this book because they compliment one another so well and even one another out. Cade has a mischievous side that Iris needs in her life so that she doesn’t take everything so seriously. While Iris balances Cade with her even thinking and temper. Don’t miss the second King brother fall.

Anyone but Cade is second book in this series and I really enjoyed it. I love a good second chance romance.

Cade has returned back to his hometown after being gone for a while. He had no clue him and Iris had a child together. He might be the key to getting the two back together. Cade sees Iris again when she arrests him after getting drunk in a bar and punching a jukebox. The banter and the chemistry between these two was perfect. This was a fast paced read that I really enjoyed and am looking forward to the next book in the series.

This book was hilarious. It's the first book I've read from Penelope bloom but definitely won't be the last. 4 stars

Cade and Iris are coming back together after being apart for awhile. Cade was irresponsible and foolish in high school which led Iris to leave him after suffering the consequences. Now Cade has changed and wants a chance to prove it to Willow. Thanks to his son Bear they are working on a relationship. A funny, sweet read that I loved reading.

I received a copy of this book via Netgalley and am leaving a review.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.   Thank you NetGalley.

I love Penelope Bloom's writing style.    There's just something unique about it.      
Anyone But Cade caught my eyes based on the name and colors on the cover alone.  
Having read other books by Penelope, I knew I would like this one too. 
The characters are interesting.   Iris swore she'd never date Cade.     yet here we are..     she's battling  her want and emotions, but it's obvious what wins out.

This is a continuation of the King brothers story and the girls who swore to never date them no matter what.  It is just a fun as the first novel.  Iris and Cade are a very different couple from Rich and Kira, but they fit well and provide an amusing and sexy read. Definitely fun from start to finish.

Babies as focal points in romance aren't my go-to, but Cade as a dad was actually quite fun! Add in his romance with Iris and their dramatic, sexy second chance, and Anyone But Cade is an excellent second installment in this three-book series of standalones featuring the King brothers.

We get to see more Rich and Kira after their HEA, plus more setup for Nick and Miranda.

There's more meddling from parents, and even a bit of a mystery, too!

If you liked Anyone But Rich, definitely pick up Anyone But Cade. Or if second-chance romances with some romantic comedy elements and a cute little kid are your style, you can totally start with Anyone But Cade.

This is the second story in this series. I LOVED it. We get to dive into Cade and Iris from the beginning, through memories. Iris is now a police officer with the local department and gets to legally carry a gun and night stick that she threatens to use on the ever goofy Cade on more than one occasion. 
I spent a lot of time giggling at this story, and highly recommend you get Anyone But Rich and devour it before diving into this book, just to spend time with these characters. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Great story and characters, I read it in one sitting because the story kept me hooked and entertained, all the way through the end.

Anyone but Cade is full of great characters and the sweetest little kid that you can't help but fall in love with.  Iris and Cade had me hooked from the start of this story.  Their relationship as young adults left a very sour feeling for Iris and it isn't an easy road, but when Cade needs help raising his child he looks to Iris and things go from there.

I loved getting lost in Penelope Blooms story, what a great feel good book.

This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect I loved everything about this story it was well written this was so well written fantastic it’s a must read book 

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review

This is Book two in the King Brothers series. 
Cade and Iris dated seven years ago, but then he put some pot brownies into her locker at school and she got kicked off the soccer team after a failed drug test. Together with Kira and Miranda she makes a pact of never dating a King brother.
Book one is Rich and Kiras story.

7 years later Iris is a small town cop and the King brothers just built their big offices in this east coast town they grew up in. 
Cade is more of a goofball and seems a bit too immature, in my opinion and doubt Iris would fall for that, considering that her ruined her scholarship chances. I did like Bear and the others all have cameos.

Will read book three when available.

I received this ebook copy in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley and the publisher.

I can't imagine how this author comes up with such great characters time after time.  This book has it all - humor, steam, love, etc.  I loved this book, the second in the series.  I thought the story was well written.  The characters felt real and I loved that the author incorporated some of the characters from the previous book into the story which gave this story depth.  Another great read from this author.  Recommend.

I was a little leery to read this book after the first one but this one I really enjoyed. Cade and Iris are hilarious. After dating briefly in high school, things didn't end well and Iris wanted nothing to do with Cade however now that he is back in town and has a son to care for how can she ignore him and the help he is asking for. I liked watching both characters grow. No they didn't lose their weird sense of humor and childishness but they did learn to put others first and to trust in each other. This was a quick good read.

I loved this follow up to the first book, with the focus on Cade! It was so good!! Can’t wait to read more by the author. I enjoyed it as much as book one.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the second book in the series, and I would recommend that you read Rich's story first, as it sets the scene and gives you some background and insight into the men's childhood and meteoric rise. Oh my, their parents were and are just horrible!

Cade is Rich's twin, he has always been the joker and the one who avoids any seriousness he can. Even though Rich has fallen in love again with his childhood sweetheart, Kira, and moved their business HQ back to their hometown, Cade continues to play the field. He is, of course, confronted by Iris, his own high school love. She is not just the one who got away, she is the one who had their chance at a soccer career spoiled by a drugs test failure, thanks to his pot brownies.

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, that promise is starting to seem to her like it needs breaking too.

I really enjoyed the banter in this book. Cade really cannot say anything serious without adding a silly remark at the end to lighten the moment. I had a bad habit of doing this myself, so it was reassuring to see it was not only me! Luckily, he learns when it is a good plan, and when it really isn't. That is not to say that only Cade grows up, Iris too gets to understand that maybe her priorities were not exactly directed correctly.

A really good addition to the series, and now we need to see how the last brother, Nick, and Miranda are going to resolve their issues, so I am looking forward to the next installment already.

I loved the first book in Penelope Bloom's Anyone But... series and this one is no different! I absolutely adored this book. Cade and Iris couldn't be more different on the surface but made the perfect pair. We met both Cade and Iris in the first book so I definitely recommend reading the series in order. If you are looking for a fun second-chance romance pick this one up ASAP!