Thank you to Montlake, NetGalley, and Adriana Locke for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I am slowly learning that I honestly love the marriage in crisis trope. I just feel like, when done right, it can truly deliver on all the emotions. Adriana Locke absolutely knocked it out of the park here. I honestly felt myself rooting for and understanding both Jack and Lauren’s side. These were two people who truly loved one another, but had let themselves get so lost in their lives that they didn’t know where to go. I loved the dynamic of teenage children and how that played into the murky waters of the family dynamic. You could honestly feel the love between all the individuals in this family, even though there were so many obstacles standing in the way of reconciliation. I loved the communication and honest conversations that were had. It wasn’t always easy, and there were definitely ups and downs. It wasn’t a smooth transition or a complete 180 change, because that isn’t how real life is. It was a choice every day to wake up and try to fix your marriage because, even though you may not need someone in your life, you WANT them there. I laughed, I cried, and everything in between. I loved this book!

Lauren and Jack Reed's marriage has been cracking for years, and now it finally seems to be shattered beyond repair. Lauren feels like the only answer to her being able to move forward with her life and her business is through divorce. Unfortunately, or fortunately, for her, the kids and her father-in-law have other ideas and are colluding. One last family holiday to their lakeside cabin for fourteen days, but is fourteen days enough time to mend the decade-long fractures in a marriage?

What an epic story about love, devotion, family and the nuances between growing together and apart. There was so much every day beauty in this book. The story and the emotions were so real and relatable. This is the type of love story that is real love, the nitty gritty type that you have to work for to last a lifetime. How people can love one another, but be blinded to and emotionally injure one another at the same time. The family dynamics were complex, as they are with every family. Adriana Locke has created something magical with this book.

I loved everything about this novel. The writing was amazing and emotional, the plot was intricate and heart-wrenching, and the characters were perfectly ordinary. I went through so many emotions in this book. None of the characters were perfect, but the author did such a great job of putting you in their minds - you could feel what they were feeling. I cried, laughed yelled and cheered. I was so invested in these characters and their journeys that I didn't want it to end. That ending, when it came, though was amazing and left you feeling satisfied.

I honestly do not have much to say against this book. I would only say that maybe if you are going through or have gone through a divorce that was very difficult for you, then you may not want to read this book at this time in your life. Other than that I have nothing bad to say.

Nothing But It All is a 5 star book for me, meaning that I cannot think of a single thing I would change. I could not put this down and went through the full emotional juggernaut. This is my first book by Adriana Locke, but it certainly will not be my last. Captivating from start to finish!

I really enjoyed this book, it made me cry. I really love the marriage in crisis trope but there's so little around usually we just get to see the romance build and then their HEA and an epilogue in a book and that's it but this gave a look into what happens after the book ends. Do they live happily ever after? How do they overcome their problems? What happens when they have kids and their lives get busier? I loved how throughout the book even with all the problems you still felt how much Lauren and Jack loved eachother so it made me root for them to get back together even more. I liked the added aspect of the teenage children and the Grandpa working together to get Lauren and Jack back together. I read this book months ago and I still think about it now and I've even gone on to start reading Adriana Locke's back catalogue, thank you to NetGalley for the arc.

Have you read Adriana Locke, if not you should! This book was a wonderful read.

This story is about Lauren and Jack about to end their 20 year marriage. Thanks so to their meddling teenage children and father law they embark on one last family trip together. With NO SPOILERS ahead, you really should go grab this book.

This book is easy to devour. I felt it was so relatable, engaging and so many heartwarming moments.
I would recommend this book to any reader.

What to Expect:
💗Second Chance Romance
💗Heartwarming
💗Low Spice

Thank you to Net Galley and Adriana Locke for this ARC.

Rated 4.5 Stars

Nothing But It All is a marriage on the rocks story that I think was phenomenally done. I've read very few second chance stories of this nature and I quite enjoyed it. I think the author did a great job of showcasing the love that was very much present between the hero and heroine, Jack and Lauren as well as all the resentment, anger and all the other things that accumulated over the years that muffled it. One of the things I was most looking forward to was how they'd find their way back to each other. I liked the way it was done, it felt very true to life. Nothing But It All was a good read filled lighthearted moments, rough patches, funny moments and so much more. I definitely recommend it.

A good "grown up" romance!

In a world full of everyone being young and small town, this was a nice change for the more mature audience, ahem, us 40 year olds. ;)

I adored this story. So real, so everyday, it could be about anyone you know, or even yourself. It was unusual to read an Adriana Locke book that didn't include 5 or 6 kids, because she's so known for her big, loud, messy families. Just because there were only 2 kids here, didn't make it any less. It's not often I read a romance woth the couple already married, but I always enjoy them. I loved this. It's almost a cautionary tale of what not to do, and how to fix it if you end up in trouble. Again, this family just felt so real, I loved it

A perfect book to start 2024!
I really loved it. Jack and Lauren… married for 20 years and struggling to connect. This book is like a manual and reminder for life to stay present with your spouse. With all the craziness that goes on to remember why you got married and fell in love.
Adriana Locke writes another incredible, real life book. When Jack and Lauren’s kids realize how bad their parents relationship is, they turn to their grandfather and they come up with a plan to put them all together.
I loved Jack’s POV. From a man’s side who’s trying to take care of his family but missing life. Lauren is just a woman and mom… managing it all.
Tons of highlights…. But here’s the biggest reminder… Communication is key to all aspects of our lives!

“Guess so. It’s ironic, isn’t it? We’re all trying to protect each other while we fall apart. When, in reality, if we would’ve just opened up about it all, we could’ve helped each other.” “This family has major communication issues.”

Adding it to top 2024 reads because it’s just an amazing reminder of the simple things in life and to communicate and love hard…. Even in hard times!

When it comes to romance novels, we always hear about the character's journey getting together, but we rarely get to experience what happens after they get their happily ever after. Now, I don't read a lot of marriage-in-trouble romances, but this one really hit me with all the feels.

After 20 years of marriage, Lauren is starting to question everything. Lauren and her husband Jack, have become more like roommates than anything else, but their kids are the glue that holds them together. And while Lauren is desperate for a change, poor Jack couldn't be more clueless about what's happening around him. As Lauren prepares for the inevitable next step, her kids decide to step in and plot to bring their family back together for one last family vacation. What could possibly go wrong?

Nothing But It All pulled me in from the very first page. Lauren and Jack's story was filled with so much emotion and definitely pulled on my heartstrings. You could tell that despite all of their issues, the chemistry and connection were still there, but Jack was going to have to really put in the work if he wanted to save his marriage. And with a little help from his father and meddling teens, Jack just might have a chance.

If you're a fan of marriage-in-trouble, second-chance romances with parent-trap vibes, you are not going to want to miss, Nothing But It All.

I have to say ! this book isn’t your typical Adriana book, I had a hard time starting this book, I started it more than once , but once I caught my stride I enjoyed it .

Lauren and Jack headed for divorce until their kids Maddie and Michael decide to, with the help of their grandfather parent trap them into a family trip .

Very cute story , not my most favorite Adriana book but I did enjoy it

I received this book for netgalley in exchange for a review.
I felt related to this book. Marriage in trouble i know all to well how that is in real and reading it put things in perspective for me. Also some things i missed when i was going through it myself. Its not like every romance story which is good i highly recommend it.

“Our life might be imperfect, complicated, and frustrating, but it’s better together.”

Nothing But It All was an emotional and at times heartbreaking portrayal of a marriage between two people who love each other desperately but life has broken their bond. Lauren and Jack are married but are two strangers who no longer know how to communicate and when things seem broken beyond measure, can the love they have for one another be enough to draw them back together?

“The man who used to heal all my wounds now only injures me more.”

Lauren was such a relatable character. She’s the caretaker who feels like a supporting character in her own life. Her husband is focused on his business and providing for his family and has forgotten about his wife’s needs and feelings. Lauren decides to put herself first for once and start living life more for herself.

“I can’t break myself to build you anymore.”

Jack loved his wife and his family more than anything, but when his wife is unhappy, he doesn’t understand her reasoning. It takes almost losing her for him to finally listen to what she has been saying and to realize that he’s been isolating himself from his family because it’s easier.

“Our bond tells a story of a family going to wild lengths to ensure it stays together—because together is the only way.”

I cared deeply about both Jack and Lauren and could see both of their sides. When they finally start to communicate and to truly listen to another, you could see how much they loved one another. They knew that marriage was messy, complicated and that their problems couldn’t be fixed overnight, but once they made the commitment to choose one another, they could work to stay together. Nothing But It All was a beautifully messy and layered story full of humor and every emotion and it gave me all the feels. All of the characters were absolutely wonderful, and I loved this story even more than I thought I would.

I read this as an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher. I have absolutely adored Adriana’s novels since I stumbled upon them! This is a standalone novel with a lot of emotions involved. This novel surrounds a marriage in trouble. I really liked this novel and would recommend to fans of emotional books, and her former novel Written in the Scars!

i’m
betting there’s more couples out there than we realise who could relate to this story ….
Albeit it’s a love story this isn’t your typical fall in love and live happily ever after. This story is what happens after marriage. when complacency settles in, we forget the little things and we forget about giving our time to each other, about just being there for each other. Take each other for granted and before you know your marriage is holding on by a thread.
Adriana writes this story where Lauren and Jack have lost their way together but their sneaky children and their grandfather work together to bring them
both to the same place at the same time.
Lauren and Jack begin to open up to each other, their spark reignites and they rekindle their love and affection. But is this just a temporary thing or can they continue to build and go back to how life was once they return home to normal life.
I absolutely love Adriana Locke’s angsty reads the most so i knew i was going to really enjoy this one. But she does bring plenty of wit and humour too because there’s a couple of characters that will just have you smiling.

A brilliant read with very normal real feel.

Nothing But It All, by Adriana Locke, takes us into the lives and marriage of Lauren and Jack, who have been together over 20 years. They had a strong love and marriage, but over time, they have lost that connection they have and are living two very separate lives. This book really dives into what can happen to a marriage when you stop listening to each other and only start seeing the faults in your spouse. This book gets it right and I loved the way Lauren and Jack finally are able to hear each other and reconnect. It really all just rang true for me (as someone who has been married 30 years and has had the ups and downs in my marriage.). Well done. Highly recommend. Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy!

5 Stars for this emotional tear-jerker!

I LOVED this book ... it's so different from the regular romance book. It's so raw and real ... anyone who has been married for any length of time will relate to what Jack and Lauren go through. I laughed, I cried and my heart broke for them.

Jack and Lauren have been married for 20 years and the spark is gone from their marriage. Jack is always at the car business he started while Lauren runs all over with the kids for activities and takes care of everything to do with the house. When she falls into her own scrapbooking business by accident, she realizes that she just can't do it all anymore. So she distances herself from Jack and looks into what it takes to start divorce proceedings. Every year they take two weeks and go to the cabin at Story Brook with the kids and Jack's dad ... that won't be happening this year. But the kids conspire to get them at the cabin so their parents can get back on track and if that doesn't work, at least they'll have one more great vacation at the cabin.

I received an early copy courtesy of Montlake through NetGalley.

I devoured and adored so much about this book. It’s a beautiful and emotional second chance and goes to show you that there are still bumps in the road.

Jack and Lauren’s relationship is on the rocks and it has been for some time. While still married there is so much they don’t know about each other. However, their children and Jack’s dad may have something planned to help them find what they have lost over the years.

I loved reading Jack and Lauren rediscover themselves and their relationship. They have things they need to work through as individuals, but also as a couple. I love their children getting involved and of course, Jack’s father. Jack and Lauren do have a connection and chemistry, they just need to reignite that spark they had.

If you’re looking for a marriage in crisis, close proximity, one bed, second chance, small town romance check this one out.

“Nothing But It All" by Adriana Locke is a poignant journey of Lauren and Jack, a couple grappling with the fractures in their two-decade marriage. As the walls close in, their teenage children, Michael and Maddie, embark on a well-intentioned conspiracy with their grandfather to reunite their parents.
Locke crafts a warm and romantic narrative that unravels against the backdrop of a rustic lakeside cabin in Story Brook, Ohio. The characters evolve beautifully, their vulnerabilities and strengths laid bare, making it easy for readers to connect.
The scenic setting and bittersweet memories create an intimate backdrop for the family's two-week retreat, promising a rollercoaster of emotions—hope, heartbreak, and unexpected possibilities.
"Nothing But It All" is a heartwarming tale of rediscovering love, filled with genuine emotions and a touch of deception, making it a delightful read for anyone seeking a touching, character-driven romance.

Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy, opinions are my own.

An amazing sweet story that really highlights the challenges of living your HEA. Lauren and Jack are married but Lauren wants more since Jack focuses more on his work than his family. Jack wanted to give his family the best in the world but didn't realize that they needed him. This is a coming to terms of what each partner needs and a beautiful, real world reminder of what is needed to maintain an HEA. A beautiful sweet story that made me tear up a lot, reminisce and also smile a fair bit throughout. Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for a wonderful read!

I just can’t stop reading Adriana Locke books, because I’m blown away each and every time. Listen you need to read this one! It’s a marriage in trouble trope (no cheating) and it’s real. It’s emotional, it’s eye opening, and it’s going to grab ahold of you and not let you go.

Lauren and Jack have been married for 20 years, and marriage is work, but what do you do when you think you are the only one putting forth the effort?

Take this journey with these two, see how they work through their issues and decide if it’s all worth it. Adriana has written a story that’s bittersweet and heartfelt because this couple is REAL, their emotions are so believable you are going to root for them.

I loved this one, just read this!! It’s a beautiful story!