Love me like you do is a lovely feel good romance featuring a couple who meet when Parker, our Cinderella heroine, has been left at the alter and is picked up, literally, by Prince Charming Liam.
The two meet again after agreeing to be friends but almost immediately they fall for each other, although Parker tries to back away feeling that this is too soon.
A few coincidences bring  them together more often than they would have done and the story proceeds being told by both Parker and Liam.
There is a good basis of love, friendship, family and heartache mixed in with some more serious issues such as dealing with terminal illness and mental health.
I fee the story would have benefitted with further clarity around the resolution of the relationship between Liam and his dad, but thoroughly enjoyed the blossoming relationship between Liam and his half sister.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I pretty much lost interest the moment the slut-shaming type comments started happening. As women, we can't act superior or look down upon women who have one night stands or rebound sex. That's an attitude that has no place in 2020. And honestly, the same goes for men. Men shouldn't be calling women "whores" and other things like that. It's unnecessary and unhelpful.

When I first read the blurb and saw the words "runaway bride" and "handsome stranger", I thought this was going to be a very intense and captivating book. Unfortunately, nothing in the story interested me. I dnf'ed this book at 60% because I couldn't handle the lack of romance and how boring the main characters were. Liam and Parker were both focused on their individual problems and barely had any good interactions, so I didn't feel any chemistry between them. Considering I was already at the 60% mark, I thought nothing else could convince me that they actually make a great couple. Besides, I thought the dual POV was a bad decision because it just showed how Liam and Parker lacked any personality or depth. If there wasn't anything indicating the POV change, I would honestly think that it was the same character narrating everything. Anyways, I guess this one just really wasn't for me.

If you love a strangers to friends to lovers rom-com, you seriously need to pick this one up! I absolutely devoured this story and fell so in love with Liam and Parker along the way.

Liam and Parker meet as he is running away from yet another blind date and she is running away from her wedding....after being dumped by the groom! They have an instant connection, but Parker is set on being just friends - after all, she was just dumped. She is definitely NOT going to allow herself to be heartbroken again.

As Parker and Liam become friends, the book explores more than just their relationship, some heavy hitting topics that play a part in the background of the story. I thought that these topics were woven into the story incredibly well and the random connections between various characters were realistic. 

It's very rare that I love both characters in a rom-com, but I just simply cannot fault Parker or Liam - they are perfectly imperfect characters that I loved laughing (and occasionally tearing up) with.

Love Me Like You Do was such a sweet story.  Parker is a jilted bride who meets Liam in her worst moment.  They have both had some rough breakups and agree it's best to be friends.  However, that may soon prove to be unlikely.  In addition to difficult romantic relationships, Parker and Liam have also experienced some challenges with their parents.  All of which adds to their individual insecurities about being valued by other people.

I really liked the positive message about giving relationships your all even if it's difficult.  Even though their families weren't the most conventional, this book demonstrated the importance of being there for and accepting one another.

There were serious topics covered by the book, but it also tucked a little laugh out loud humor in to balance things.  This book was a pleasure to read.  I truly appreciated the positive message, especially during the difficult times we are currently living in.  An infusion of positivity is never a bad thing.  

Thanks to NetGalley and Aria Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Love Me Like You Do is a charming romantic comedy about a man and woman who meet by chance. It begins as Parker flees her wedding after her fiancee calls it off. Liam saves Parker, helps her to the hospital, and an instant connection forms. However, Parker and Liam are both romantically damaged and must put their past failures behind them before they can fully commit to each other. Can Parker trust again after her humiliating rejection at the alter? Will Liam admit that he wants to be more than friends?

Liam is a great character. A bit of a knight-in-shining-armor, he enters Parker’s life at just the right moment. His irresistible charm and deep feelings contrast with the shallow and selfish man Parker almost married. Parker is a dedicated sister, daughter, and nurse who has an inner strength that I find admirable. She’s smart and fiesty, and I love how involved she is with her nieces. Parker’s dedication to her family is both sweet and heart-warming.

The romance between Parker and Liam is sweet. Though they have an instant connection, neither is looking for romantic entanglements. Parker is still dealing with the end of her relationship, and Liam still hasn’t recovered from the hurt of being rejected by the woman he loved. I enjoyed watching this pair heal and grow together.

A funny and fast-paced romance, the heart of Love Me Like You Do focuses on relationships – the strength of family, the importance of friends, the pain of rejection, the excitement of new love, and more. The novel also addresses issues like mental illness, abandonment, and the long-term effects of alcoholism, which adds depth and realism to the story. Thanks so much to Netgalley and Aria for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

This is a very cute and charming book! I loved the story, I loved both of the main characters, I loved the way it was written. The storyline is very unusual and I really loved that fact! This book is very entertaining and I spent a very nice and lovely time reading it!!!! it's a 4 stars out of 5 for me!!

This was a cute, simple, sweet, romantic comedy book. I enjoyed the characters and their story. They made me laugh multiple times as the awkward scenarios were funny and charming. The writing from the first person perspective was very detailed and at times tedious but I still felt invested in the characters story and engaged in reading. The main female character of the story held the most connection to me as she navigates a relationship she never intended on having as another one dissolves unexpectedly. I could relate to her. The male lead was charming for sure and unexpected but I enjoyed his interactions with his counterpart. This is a perfect summer beach read for romance lovers.

This story was pretty cute. I like the setting of the story. And the concept of it was amazing.  But the story is kind of a stretch at some points.  But love the characters.  Worth the read.
Thank you netgalley for the e-arc in exchange of an honest review.

I had to dnf this book at 20% due to various reasons, which is a shame as it was an easy read and I was enjoying it up until this point. But I can't condone slut shaming, from both the male and female leads, done in such a casual way that I doubt it was going to be explored and unpacked. There was both an example of shaming sex workers/strippers (in a "thank god you're not on your way to a bachelor party dressed like that" kind of way) and general slut shaming/referring to women as sluts and whores from both the main characters' internal dialogues.

Also I found the writing a little cringy in places and there were inconsistencies in plot and logic (for example, Parker is lamenting the fact that she should be on her dream honeymoon...and then gets a call from her sister reminding her she's supposed to be dressed as a princess at her niece's birthday party. How can that be true when she was supposed to be on her honeymoon?)

Overall, there are more enjoyable and well written books in this genre to be read, so I'm going to go and read one of those instead.

Love Me Like You Do tells the story of Parker, who was dumped at her wedding. After fleeing and being saved by handsome stranger Liam, Parker won’t allow herself to fall in love after heartbreak. Liam has his own past that he tries and fails to confront; keeping himself from living life fully. However, fate continues to bring Parker and Liam together. The more they spend time together, the more they realize that they can’t allow their past to rule their happiness.

This story was a light and fluffy read. It was filled with good banter and cheeky flirting. I found both characters very relatable, especially Parker. She was dealing with so much but managed to keep herself together. Liam was very likable; the perfect southern gentleman. I liked the relationship between them and found myself rooting for them. This is the first book I’ve read by Aimee Brown. I found her writing to be easy to read. The romance was a slow burn, but I found myself wanting more from this story. I like angsty romances and I believe Love Me Like You Do to be a bit light for me. All in all, I enjoyed this book for what it was, it was a nice book to pass the time.

This was such a cute story! You are immediately dragged into it, since the book start in the middle of a lot of action.
I loved the two main characters, Parker and Liam. They keep meeting each other under weird circumstances and you just know they are meant to be. For obvious reason, it takes both of them down a wild path. 
The side characters are just as enjoyable. I especially loved Char and Stella, but almost all of them added to the story in their way making it more fun, or more difficult for the main characters. 
There are some side plots that - in my opinion - were too little acknowledged. The whole book is pretty fast-paced, which is good. But it was also a bit short and could be longer if those side plots were deeper.

But, overall a really fun read that I finished in a day!

I enjoy a good romcom. They aren’t my go-to, but a nice change of pace. This one definitely hit the mark. Laugh out loud moments,  characters that take the bad and turn it around and generally just a feel good story. 

Parker has just been dumped at the alter and while she definitely has a right to feel bad for herself, she doesn’t wallow in it. She’s got a strong support system and always has the best attitude.   Her sarcastic banter with her family, especially her mom, is great. The only thing that irked me was her attitude towards timing. I’ll never understand the hesitation. 

Liam too could be one of those guys that just throws in the towel. He’s had a lot of hardship in his life, but he appreciates what he’s got including a mother he loves. He’s a good guy.   He knew to give Parker space. 

The slow development of their relationship is nice and appreciated.  There isn’t any unnecessary drama, just a sweet romance with a happy ending.

A fun and flirty romance! While predictable and a bit over-the-top, it was laugh out loud funny and a heartwarming read. The characters are incredibly likable and their romance believable and worth cheering for. There were parts of the book that were so “tidy” it was almost eye roll worthy. Overall, this was a fun romcom that left me smiling! 3.5 ⭐️ My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.

Love Me Like You Do by Aimee Brown is a super cute romance with some comedy weaved in seamlessly! I quite enjoyed both of the main characters and the friends to lovers trope is done really well. 
I liked the fast paced plot as the novel progressed, while I did have a great time reading this and had fun as I learnt about the characters and their story, I was hoping to gain a little more insight into some aspects such as family seemed to be the main focus rather than the expected relationship drama. 
Overall, this novel was a quick and fun read that explored the friends to lovers trope well, if you are a fan of this trope I definitely recommend! 
Four stars! 
Thank you Netgalley for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Who doesn't love a great second chance at love and a knight in shining armour that saves the day?
This love story was perfect for a great summer read, with meet cute moments, low angst and what ifs that turned out why not scenes.
If you're looking for a quick heartwarming beautiful love story this one is for you.

Really 2.5 stars. This book did nothing for me. It was short enough that I should have been able to read it in one or two sittings, but I managed to read 3 or 4 other books between starting and finishing this book. I liked the premise when I read the synopsis, but found the plot lacking and filled with some really random events, like a house fire that came out of no where. I also found both Liam and Parker hard to like and they din’t grow on me. Liam had some toxic masculinity issues and at one point goes full on I’m not like other guys, which ew, red flag. Parker was whiney, indecisive, and needs therapy not a new boyfriend.

One thing that really bothered me was the, for lack of a better word, slut-shaming. At one point Liam finds out that Parker is dressing up as a princess for a kids’ party and states states, “Working a kids’ party? At least its not a bachelor party I guess.” As if there is something wrong with being a stripper. Also, Parker in both her internal monologue and dialogue refers to at least two different women as “whores.” I’m sorry but we don’t call women we don’t like whores.

Looking at other people’s reviews on Goodreads, it is clear that most people would disagree with my opinions and have enjoyed the book. It just wasn’t for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Aria for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What makes this book is that the hero, Liam, is just an all-around great guy.  He’s the type of guy that any woman would want - kind-hearted, funny, gentlemanly, considerate, hard-working, and very hunky.  I don’t buy that any adult male in today’s world would have no idea about the story of Cinderella, but I’ll let that pass.  Both Liam and the heroine, Parker, are coming off really bad relationships.  In fact, it’s just hard to believe that two sharp, attractive people would have been in such awful relationships.  Parker’s long-time boyfriend ditches her on their wedding day.  And it turns out that he was cheating on her also.  Why would she have been with this guy for so many years?  There is no indication that there was anything appealing about him except that they worked in the same hospital together.  And Liam’s ex-girlfriend, Jenna, seems like a right b****.  Why would he have fallen for her so much that he followed her from Texas to Portland and bought a $5,000 ring to propose to her?

Those errors in judgment aside, Liam and Parker have now found each other.  Liam just has to convince her that, despite meeting on her disastrous wedding day, they can still build a long-term, solid relationship.  

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Have you ever read a romance book or watched a Hallmark movie that just left you sighing after you are finished? No complications, no extra or unnecessary drama. A real pick-me-up and make-feel-good story. That was my feeling after finishing this book. Such a sweet story. And characters. I had such a good connection with the characters and the story, that at times it felt like it was someone that I knew and cared about telling me their life story. A very sappy and happy book for a leisure day that will leave you feeling nice for the rest of your day!

For more on the review: https://thereadingrecap.wordpress.com/2020/08/01/love-me-like-you-do/

I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

We dive headfirst into this delightful rom-com when Parker is dumped moments before walking down the aisle and literally bumps into stranger Liam as she attempts to run as far away as she can from her asinine groom. 

Newly acquainted Parker and Liam do not remain strangers for long and develop an instant camaraderie. Parker is nowhere near ready to have special feelings for anyone—not even White Knight Liam, but both of them are soon navigating through their friendship zone to the possibility of moving beyond that. 

Engaging and relatable characters, a charming storyline, and Aimee Brown’s spirited and inspired writing move the reader through Love Me Like You Do like a delightful breeze on a summer’s day. I read it in one sitting, relaxing with an iced glass—it’s that lovely of a romcom, summer read.

I enjoy Aimee’s witty writing—reading her books is a feel-good getaway. Highly recommend Love Me Like You Do.

Thank you to NetGalley and Aria for the read of Aimee Brown’s, Love Me Like You Do.

Opinions expressed are my own.