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Anyone But Nick

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The third is the charm. I was absolutely charmed by Nick and Miranda, both driven, independant with a goal in mind. But neither realizing that goal is now standing in front of them. You can always count on Cade to spout off weird inappropriate comments at different times which keeps the story lighthearted and endearing. The attraction between them is electric and the end of the story warms my heart. I will miss the King brothers, and Iris with her taser but a happily ever after is wonderful.

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Penelope Bloom delivers a great book with an interesting storyline! Miranda and Nick capture the heart and mind of the reader! Sometimes, desperate times call for desperate measures. There are also some really funny moments! Really enjoyable book with just enough steamy scenes, drama, and romance to keep the pages turning! Pick this one up, you will enjoy it! ***I voluntarily read and reviewed this as an ARC***

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The third and final book about the King brothers and the whole story line seemed to just run out of steam. Miranda and friends Kira and Iris made an oath to never date the King brothers seven years ago and Miranda has watched both her friends fall in love despite their oath. This leaves Miranda wondering about her high school crush, Nick.
Miranda has hit a tough spot in life and has lost her job and recently broke up with her boyfriend. Conveniently, the King brothers are looking TM take over the same business that Miranda is interviewing with, and is hired by Nick.
The whole premise of Miranda’s aversion to Nick stems from a love poem she wrote to him in high school and that just seemed a little weak. Nothing about this couple really sizzled for me and the side drama with the ex-boyfriend was silly.
I’m a huge Penelope Bloom fan but this one just didn’t do it for me.

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4.5 Stars

What a great way to end the series! Nick and Miranda are just perfect for each other and we also get to see lots of Rich, Kira, Cade, and Iris. Great story!

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Anyone but Nick was funny, emotional, and full of drama. Nick and Miranda went to high school together and had crushes until a bad thing happened and then her and friends made an oath to stay away from all the brothers. Her two friends caved and started dating 7 years later. Upset she lost job and broke up with boyfriend goes to make her feel better. She goes to interview for a new job when Nick is there and he just bought the company. Being her boss can she keep the oath she made or will she cave too. This book was really good could not put it down.

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A light and fun read in the enemies to lovers/former friends trope, and a great addition to the "Anyone But" series. .
Nick has had feelings for Miranda, so strong that he sacrifices his own happiness. Miranda wants nothing to do with him after she had a crush on him, but he dated her friend instead! After 7 years, they cross paths again and start to clear the air.

Well written, solid plot, and just plain fun. Definitely recommend. I've enjoyed this entire series.

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This is the third book in the Anything but trilogy. Nick and Miranda have had feelings for each other since high school, but a misunderstanding had Nick breaking young Miranda’s heart, so her and her best friends swore an oath to never date a King brother. Both of her best friends have broken the oath but Miranda won’t break hers, Nick has been ignoring her since his return. A twist of fate pushes them together and Nick becomes her boss. Both Nick and Miranda think that it would be best to remain professional but as they say the best laid plans an all. This was a fun read, we got to spend more time with the other King brother’s and Kira and Iris. I am sad to say goodbye to this family, I really enjoyed this series.

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Nick is the last of the King brothers to have a second chance at love in this rom com series. Nick is smart, calm, measured-and lonely. Miranda has lived her life based on the expectations of others. She is lonely from trying to live up to her nickname of Miss Perfect. I love the concept of three brothers falling in love with, losing, and making sure they have another chance to win over these three best friends who have vowed to never date any of them again. Nick & Miranda find a way to take a chance with each other, despite the obstacles in their way. Loved seeing the other two couples with their quirks, and the parents who are maturing. A great book to close the series.

I received a copy of this book. This is my honest opinion, voluntarily provided.

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Anyone But Nick is the third book in the Anyone But series, and while it could be read as a stand alone, you’ll get more out of the characters by reading the books in order. Miranda has hated Nick for the past seven years, but now that her life is imploding around her, she has to work under him at her new job. Secrets will try to tear them apart, but what happens when their chemistry finally explodes? Will there be fireworks of love, or a path of destruction?

I was so looking forward to Miranda and Nick’s book since reading the first book in the series, and I’m so happy with how it turned out. The beginning was a lot more angsty than I was expecting, but both Miranda and Nick are smart and stubborn and tried to do the smart and best thing instead of just following their hearts. I loved when the truth came out one drunken night, and how the ending of the book all played out, though! So good! Miranda had such a high reputation and all these expectations set on her, that she didn’t know how to break free of them. I loved watching her bloom into her own person and accept all aspects of herself, the flawed especially. Nick is smart, collected, funny, puts Miranda above his own needs, but isn’t afraid to throw minor wrenches into her perfectionism. I love their banter, how their brain wavelengths match up, and I loved their passion! There’s some crazy drama that happens, but when Nick’s older brother is Cade, I mean... what can you expect? The ending of this book and series was pretty fabulous, too! I really enjoyed reading this book and as always, look forward to more from Ms. Bloom!

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Penelope Bloom is an absolute master of romantic comedy! Her books are sexy, sweet and definitely hilarious! Anyone But Nick is the 3rd book in this series and I found myself laughing my head off through most of it. Nick and Miranda have been crushing on each other since high school, but a crazy mistake has kept them apart just as long. Watching these two work out their feelings for each other with some not very subtle help from friends and relatives is just the funniest thing ever. As with Ms. Bloom's other series' we get to visit past friends, thankfully, and Cade is still one of the most unique characters she's written...that man is totally goofy and is married to an equally goofy woman...the things he, or rather they, come up with...too funny! This whole series is just such fun and a must read. Waiting patiently for whatever Ms. Bloom comes up with next, I'm sure it'll be amazing! I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

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Seven years ago, I swore I’d never date Nick King. Ever.Now I’m supposed to work under him and no, despite the way he glares.When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Penelope Bloom is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.

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This was Book 3 of the "Anyone But..." series and it was my favorite! The storyline was well written and the characters were well created! I loved the interaction and the sizzling chemistry between Nick and Miranda made this book a very enjoyable and entertaining read!

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This is the 3rd story in this fun loving series about the King brothers. This story is about Nick and Miranda and we get to finally read their story with being teased along the way in Cade and Rich’s stories. With a misunderstanding happening 7 years ago we have the three friends who start the oath to never date or give a King brother the time of day. Now with two of the girls happily married Miranda is trying to hold onto to their oath. Nick is one special man who sees exactly what Miranda needs and puts his needs second and makes all the right moves for Miranda. There is a seriousness about these two thinkers and once Miranda stops thinking and feeling does she really see Nick for who he is. When an ex boyfriend tries to create problems for them the way Nick and Miranda handle it is just right. The journey these two take is full of hilarious and funny moments and you just have to love Cade and his son Bear! I really enjoyed this series and hope to see a new one with the same fun, bantering and overcoming struggles for love. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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Anyone But Nick by Penelope Bloom is book Three in the Anyone But.... Series. This is the story of Nick and Miranda. I have read the previous book that are each about one of the King Brothers but I do feel you could make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. But I have been enjoying them in order so I would always recommend that. Nick is the last King Brother standing and Miranda is the last friends standing in her group. Miranda and her friends had sworn off the King Brothers but each friend has fallen for a King Brother except Miranda. Miranda and Nick at one time where friends but a misunderstanding pulled them apart and other things added to them being pulled further apart. Miranda had went on to do good but here recently things are off the rails. Then she is suppose to work with Nick which puts them back in each others orbit. I have really enjoyed this series so I was excited to read this book. Loved it.

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I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "ANYONE BUT NICK" This is the last book in this amazing trilogy you get to see Miranda and Nicks journey to find their HEA.
Miranda and her BF'S 7yrs ago swore off ever dating a King Brother they'd all been hurt by them but one by one they all fell again.
I loved how Nick and Miranda took their time to get to know one another again she interviewed for a job with Nick because after she broke up with her ex she lost her job.
This is defintely a must have book actually entire series is a must have the storylines were well written and the characters were engaging and captivating pulling you right into their drama and hope they got their HEA Penelope Bloom always writes an interest book never disappoints so well worth read.

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This is the third and final book in the Anything But series and although I feel you could read any of them as standalones I think you will end up feeling cheated if you do. All the characters reappear and events are referenced throughout and I think that this creates a much bigger and complete picture if enjoyed in its entirety. Nick and Miranda's book is a bit of a slow burn but I felt that worked with their history. These two have baggage to work through, hurt feelings to repair and misunderstandings to clear up. I found Nick to be very swoony in a nerdy, good guy way and I found Miranda very relatable. The story line is filled with more than enough tension, humor, emotional turmoil and drama to keep you entertained and happy as you read this book. I'm a bit sad to say goodbye to these characters but I look forward to what comes next from this author.

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I thoroughly loved reading Nick's love story. When Nick sees Miranda in the bathroom stuffing junk food and choking, he comes to her rescue. Miranda goes to her interview and finds the person interviewing her is none other than Nick, the man who broke her heart seven years ago. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, full of action, humor, and romance.
I reviewed a copy of the book through NetGalley.

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Anyone But Nick by Penelope Bloom a five-star read that everyone should read. This is number three in the Anyone But series and they all tell the story of a different King brother, Nick was always the one who keeps himself to himself, Cade is the crazy one who lives for the thrill and the snails, Rich was the cocky Romantic one, with the grand gestures and lovely attitude, Nick was the studious one working away in the background. But all of that changes in this story, this time Nick has the limelight shone on him and shine he does. This was a good story; it did drift a little in the middle and I nearly didn’t give it five-stars but overall the story was just so good. I loved the whole aspect of Bark Bites and where they go with it, Miranda was a great and funny character one you can easily get behind and her relationship with a certain Bone is just super special.

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Anyone But Nick by Penelope Bloom is the third book in a trilogy about three best friends and the King brothers.

This one follows much the same lines as the other two. An easy romance read. I enjoy the characters in this book but I think there could have been more issues raised between the characters, the romance was too easy to keep a reader entertained.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

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Another great story added to the series. Same great writing and characters that I got to love over the previous books.

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