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Anyone But Nick

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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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Cute book, although I am well and truly weary of cocky rich dudes who appear to have it all.

The back and forth from past to present wasn't exactly smooth but the story was good enough to enjoy during a quite afternoon.  Thanks for letting me read and review.
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I'm sad to say goodbye to the King brothers. Anyone But Nick is slightly more serious than the other two of the series but definitely sits firmly in the rom-com category, it's sweet with a combination of second chance and slow burn, maybe a tiny bit of enemies to lovers. Miranda Collins, ever the perfectionist, has lost both her boyfriend and job at the beginning of the story and is feeling the pressure to keep up her facade. Unknowingly she accepts an interview with a company that the King brothers have just taken over and is going to be interviewed by and working alongside Nick. Nick is considered the genius of the family, definitely the more serious one and more often than not in charge of keeping Cade alive. I loved the back and forth and the slower burn, and honestly the drunk Miranda confessions too. The story kept my interest, and while I liked the other two books, this one is my favorite because they felt a little more like real people to me, I do think Cade's personality was needed for a lot of the comic relief, but it didn't feel over the top like portions of his book did. If you need something sweet and funny with low angst this is the book for you, it can work as a standalone, but it's better if you read the others first.
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I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
So the final Kings brothers book is finally here. I waited patiently for this one because of the sensitivity surrounding Miranda and Nick’s past. I’m sad that everyone’s stories ended, it was so much fun reading about the couples. I strongly recommend reading each book to fully enjoy each brothers story. This is the best series from Penelope I read yet. I enjoyed the bantering and hilarious moments with them all.
Nick and Miranda are the serious ones from the bunch. There was a horrible misunderstanding that left the 3 women to bow to never date a King brother when they were teenagers. Miranda was the most put together of her friends, but inside she was very vulnerable and didn’t show her weaknesses to anyone. Breaking up with her boyfriend Robbie was the first step in finding her new identity. She always had a crush on Nick and when she went to a job interview she really got the surprise that would change her life. 
Nick was the stealthy and quiet brother. He worked hard beside his brothers at their company Sion. He secretly has strong feelings for Miranda ever since High School. They were comfortable in each other’s company but, grew apart after a fiasco happened. I don’t want to give any major spoilers you’ll have to read and enjoy the story for yourself. Don’t pass this funny series by!
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Anyone but Nick is the third and final book of the series and I have to say a bit bittersweet, I started reading 'Anyone but Rich' just one night scrolling for something fun to read but I was so surprised how much I loved the book and wanted to read on. 

But this book focuses on Nick and Miranda. Both are known as the perfect ones, smart, composed but when Miranda's career takes a turn, she is forced to deal with her childhood crush/enemy and her unresolved feelings for him. .Likewise for Nick who considers himself a controlled man in all aspects of his life, emotionally and work wise until they are forced to be near each other and interact and the banter and sexual frustration that they both have swept under the rug for years begins to boil over. Nick is quiet sarcastic, witty and sexy when he's around her flirting and she is no longer the confident woman around him that fights so hard to resist him. I loved the slow burn aspect but my only issue with the book was Miranda spends all this time mad and longing for him but when she finally has him where she wants him, she fights it way more it needed to be but overall, I loved seeing Nick's interactions with Rich and Cade and Miranda with her friends and seeing them all get their endings. 

Personally i thought it ended so well but part of me also wants more on them. Overall this trilogy is fun, sexy, romantic and I loved is that they are billionaires but they are not the typical alpha asshole. They accept their mistakes, grow up and become emotionally mature men that treat the girls with respect and love and I think that's a trope we need more of. 5/5 on this book and entire series.
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Miranda wants anyone but....Nick (not) 🍉 

Miranda swore an oath with her besties after the King brothers all did wrong by them. Now seven years later and Miranda has lost her job and is about to interview for a job she would’ve never thought she would apply for. Unbeknownst to her Nick and Cade are also there with a surprise of their own❣️ 

This story had a few really funny parts to it which I laughed out loudly and enjoyed and a few small twists but a good read overall😁 I received an advanced copy via Netgalley and I voluntarily leave my honest review😍
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I recieved a digital copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own and given freely.

So I picked this up because it sounded fun and I had no idea that it was thrid in a series. As much as it would be cool to have read the others it wasn't necessary at all we still got to know the other characters despite them not being major characters. 

I loved the dual points of view. It makes it really easy to get into both minds and I loved the back and forth between them their chemistry is there right from the start. 

I enjoyed reading about the town/valley they live in but I'd have loved more detail and more background - I guess that ces in the other books - the ending felt a little rushed which I disliked but I still found the book really enjoyable. The prank was rhe funniest thing ever
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Anyone But Nick the third and concluding story in Penelope Bloom's Anyone, But... series was an enjoyable and entertaining read. That easily pulled me in, thanks to a storyline that was light, humorous and had minimal angst. Not to mention plenty of hi jinks courtesy of Nick's brother Cade and his wife Iris. 

And with a pleasing, albeit slow burn romance between Miranda and Nick. That was not only fun to read, but absorbing, that is once they got over their misunderstandings and really spent time together. I was easily engaged, and I genuinely enjoyed the double epilogue. As not only was it delightfully sweet, but it rounded the book and series of wonderfully. And I would happily recommend Anyone But Nick to others, especially if you're a fan of the series or author.
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This book is absolutely hilarious thanks to Cade and Nick and Miranda were absolutely perfect together. I know it’s Nicks story but omg Cade too me stole the show. The crazy things that come out of his mouth is hilarious. This series is an absolute must read and I recommend everyone too one click.
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This is the last book in the King Brothers Series and I loved it. Penelope Bloom does a fabulous job writing Miranda and Nick’s story. Miranda has always had feelings for Nick but she sends him a poem anonymously telling him how she feels about him and their wonderful friendship and he sees IRA on written faintly on the bottom of the poem and thought it was from Kira and so that’s who he asked out and to the prom. It’s why Miranda came up with the pact against the King Brothers and has always hated all of them and told her friends they were no good. Miranda is always wanting to be miss perfect and be the best. She’s worried about what everybody thinks about her. Nick decides to help her out when she’s fired from her job. Can these two rebuild their friendship and maybe fall back in love? I love this series and all the characters involved. Highly recommend this book and the series!!
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A laugh out loud read! Nick and Miranda’s story is laced with so much humor I couldn’t stop the tears from rolling down as I read each page! Yes there were serious moments but a family with Cade King can only be serious for so long! 

A misunderstanding is all it takes to change the fate of so many and that’s exactly what took place with the Kings and their women! One huge misunderstanding, set in motion the events that lead to the ending of this hilarious series of standalone stories! This books was the final piece of the puzzle, the piece that broke the oath wide open and sent Miranda and Nick on an adventure that would hopefully lead to happily ever after!
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So we have the last King brother, Nick the quiet genius of the family the one who keeps Cade from hurting himself. I have been wondering about Nick and Miranda and why she had this hostility for him, besides hearing that he asked Kira out but no one knew that Miranda always had a crush on him. After all is said and done it was a misunderstanding, the letter that Miranda sent him explaining her love, was thought about having come from Kira. I say good bye to my King brothers, I still love Rich and Kira story the best and for some reason I love and Cade and Iris in the other brothers story better than their own..But atlast we say our Goodbye to the pact trio and to my beloved King brothers, and still can't stand their parents... Maybe we can get some short stories letting us know what happens with the crew in the future..
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'Anyone But Nick' is the last book in Penelope Bloom’s Anyone But series. Seven years ago, Miranda vowed to never date Nick. He broke her heart once, and she refuses to let him do it again. But when he moves back into town and inadvertently becomes her new boss, she’ll have to finally figure out if she hates him, or if she actually loves him. And Nick’s true intentions will be revealed. 

Having not read the previous two novels in the series, I was at a slight disadvantage insofar as backstory was concerned. However, I think Bloom does a good job of contextualizing the characters in a way that makes this (mostly) work as a standalone. My advice would be to read the previous novels first.

It’s fun and flirty, but left me wanting a little bit… more. Perhaps if I had read the other two books and had more backstory/context, I would have been itching for these two to get together. I just didn’t feel like there was enough chemistry between the hero and the heroine. But I think fans of the series will not be disappointed, and the novel has a great set of epilogues that wraps up the series nicely. 

**Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake Romance for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!**
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I just finished Nicks book and I am so sad that this series is over. I have came to love the King brothers, Iris, Kira and Miranda. I will say that even though this was the end of the series and the King brothers Ms. Bloom ended the series with no real cliffhangers. If you have read Rick and Cades stories I would read them first. 

Nick and Mirandas story is one of miscommunication when they were in highschool. Nick and his brothers were very popular and handsome in school Nick and his brothers both have a past with Miranda and her friends. Nick and Miranda have been avoiding each other for months but that all comes to a hault when Nick buys a new business and Miranda applies for the vice president job and he interviews her. They of course circle each other for a few days but Nick has had enough of not having Miranda in his life. So he plans a business retreat and puts Miranda in a cabin next to him. That's when the story really starts and the reason they have been avoiding each other for the past 7 years comes to light. 

I really enjoyed this book. You have great main and supporting characters. I also really enjoyed that Nicks brothers and their significant others where in this story as well. This book moves at a good pace, has funny parts with plenty of romance. 

I received an advanced copy for an honest review.
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