Only You by Addison Fox is a good fit for readers looking for a heartfelt romance that explores the power of love to heal past wounds and create a sense of family.

I loved reading this story and I have been fortunate enough to read all the stories in this series. This one is about Mama Lou’s boy Fender who was one of the boys she adopted when she saw them all alone on the playground. Harlow is a uptown girl who is also the daughter of Mama Lou’s greatest shame but Harlow isn’t uppety like you would think. When she and Fender meet he thinks she is too good for him but she doesn’t, then as she just about has him convinced his deadbeat dad comes back to town. Harlow is adorable and so down to earth you want to be her friend and Fender is gonna have a hard time letting her go.

4 stars - a lovely wrap to the end of a trilogy

It was great to read Fender's story, to see how he grew in his developing relationship with a Manhattan socialite, and to see true love win against the odds.

I have voluntarily posted a review consisting of my honest opinions. I received this product for free from Netgalley.

I just loved this book It is the fourth book in the series and they just keep getting better and better.This was a really good well-written romance and I just loved getting to know Fender and Harlow both have their own childhood issues to overcome but they were just so great for each other and together a super addition to a great series

Only You ties up the love stories of the Brooklyn Brotherhood, three boys from troubled homes adopted by “Mama Lou.” Each of them has grown up to be respectable, hardworking men. Each is on a course as different as their personalities, but together, they make a close, if unlikely family. This last story is for Fender Blackstone, the poor boy who’s father was not only alcoholic and abusive, but criminal. Fender has learned to be defensive, careful, and to keep his world very small.

Fender finds himself in love with a girl from the right side of the tracks, Manhattan’s elite Harlow Reynolds. Harlow curates a gallery, she’s well educated and elegant—and the daughter of the man Mama Lou had an affair with decades before. The books should definitely be read in order as many parts of previous books weave together in this last installment to make the idea of Harlow and Fender being together more than just inconvenient.

It may have started in simple chemistry, but as these two get to know each other, the impediments grow larger. I appreciated that they handled their differences primarily in adult ways. There was no immature pouting or walking off before someone could explain relevant circumstances. There were, however, significant circumstances to work through. It’s disingenuous to suggest people should just go be with anyone they want to be with. The reality is that when someone loves their family too, you can’t live in a love bubble and just expect everything to be alright. You have to deal with the hard stuff. Most of Only You deals with the hard stuff and does it pretty well.

Note: the following paragraph contains a ***SPOILER ALERT*** which is included because it impacted my rating of the book

In an effort to conclude the story quickly, there was a sexual innuendo made between Fender and Harlow, cementing their new relationship as a real thing. There was nothing wrong with the comment, just the placement. At that point, they were still standing over Fender’s dead father, well near it. No matter how relieved Fender was to have Trent out of his life and Harlow in it in that moment, the sexual comment was just really out of place. It tweaked my enjoyment of the story and was still lingering even though Fox pulled the mood back up in her epilogue.

Well written and an enjoyable story. I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more by this author.

Only You wraps up the Brooklyn Brotherhood series of books. While it wasn't necessary to read previous books but it sure does help fill in some of the missing pieces of their lives and backstory of the guys. Fender has had a rough start to life with an abusive father but that has made Fender keep his circle of trust small and close to his heart. Enter in Harlow to his world, as the chemistry seems to be off the charts for these two the way they handle the differences between them is very grown up. I was a little put off by the conversation when Fender's father is dead. Otherwise a good book in this series.

I was anticipating Fender Blackstone's book for quite some time and was totally looking forward to falling in love with him. I totally did not fall in love with him. I just couldn't come to love anything about him. I wanted so much more from Addison when it came to this book. Harlow was really the only reason I keep on reading she was feisty yet I wanted to be her bestie. Wishing for more.

Interesting read of the romance between Harlow and Fender. Both characters have complicated pasts that impede the way to their HEA. I liked the chemistry between Harlow and Fender. I also liked the exploration into complicated familial relationships and how families are sometimes made rather than created at birth. All in all, not an awesome read, but still a good one.

Fender Blackstone had a bad childhood being raised by a violent drunken father who was also a criminal. But Mama Lou rescued him. Mama Lou adopted the boys when she seen them alone at the playground. Now Fender owns his own garage but the mental and physical abuse he had endured as a child still haunted him.Mama Lou had an affair with a married man a long time ago and the man was Harlow's father. Harlow is a socialite and the owner of an art gallery. Harlow’s mom still held a grudge even though her husband had passed away held a grudge for Mama Lou. The woman wanted to ruin Mama Lou’s after all these years as Mama Lou was running for a local office. Harlow’s mom had went so far that she almost went to jail. Fender was very protective of Mama Lou and would do whatever he had to in order to protect her. Harlow and Fender meet at a rally when Mama Lou is running for office. Harlow had intended to apologize to Mama Lou for her mother’s behavior but instead met Fender. Harlow and Fender are total opposites. Harlow is well educated and elegant and …. Fender is not. But they have very hot chemistry. Fender is a very caring man but keeps pushing Harlow away as he feels he is not good enough for her. Breaking things off with her then getting back together. Harlow seemed to have convinced Fender they were good together then Fender’s father -Trent - showed back up in town. And it messes with Fender.
I liked this book a lot. I liked the plot but this did drag for me quite a bit. I loved that Mama Lou adopted the boys and loved them as she did and raised them as she did. I loved how this showed a family that wasn’t biological but nevertheless family. You should read the books in order of this series so everything fits together. I loved how Fender was so protective of Mama Lou. There was a lot in this book: suspense, trauma, mental and physical abuse, criminal father, family adopted mother and brothers, drama, an old affair, opposites and so much more. I love the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I recommend.

This is a great book and the author has done a great job with this story too. Was well written with amazing characters and the romance was just right and had the story flowing through the pages as you read the journey the characters go on in this story. A really great book I would recommend

I received an ARC from Netgalley. This book was a sweet romance of opposites attract. Fender and Harlow come from opposites sides of the track but true love cannot be denied in this book. Through all the obstacles thrown their way and past issues returning to wreak havoc Fender and Harlow still get their HEA ending. Great read. 4.5 stars

Only You ties up the love stories of the Brooklyn Brotherhood, three boys from troubled homes adopted by “Mama Lou.” Each of them has grown up to be respectable, hardworking men. Each is on a course as different as their personalities, but together, they make a close, if unlikely family. This last story is for Fender Blackstone, the poor boy who’s father was not only alcoholic and abusive, but criminal. Fender has learned to be defensive, careful, and to keep his world very small.

Fender finds himself in love with a girl from the right side of the tracks, Manhattan’s elite Harlow Reynolds. Harlow curates a gallery, she’s well educated and elegant—and the daughter of the man Mama Lou had an affair with decades before. The books should definitely be read in order as many parts of previous books weave together in this last installment to make the idea of Harlow and Fender being together more than just inconvenient.

It may have started in simple chemistry, but as these two get to know each other, the impediments grow larger. I appreciated that they handled their differences primarily in adult ways. There was no immature pouting or walking off before someone could explain relevant circumstances. There were, however, significant circumstances to work through. It’s disingenuous to suggest people should just go be with anyone they want to be with. The reality is that when someone loves their family too, you can’t live in a love bubble and just expect everything to be alright. You have to deal with the hard stuff. Most of Only You deals with the hard stuff and does it pretty well.

Note: the following paragraph contains a ***SPOILER ALERT*** which is included because it impacted my rating of the book

In an effort to conclude the story quickly, there was a sexual innuendo made between Fender and Harlow, cementing their new relationship as a real thing. There was nothing wrong with the comment, just the placement. At that point, they were still standing over Fender’s dead father, well near it. No matter how relieved Fender was to have Trent out of his life and Harlow in it in that moment, the sexual comment was just really out of place. It tweaked my enjoyment of the story and was still lingering even though Fox pulled the mood back up in her epilogue.

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My Rating: B, Liked It

A story about two people Fender Blackstone and Harlow Reynolds. Both are trying to overcome their child hood. Fender did not have a good one and when a local woman Mama Lou step in and adopted him and two other boy’s his life changed. He still sees himself through his father eyes even after everything he has accomplished. Harlow meets Fender at a rally in Brooklyn as Mama Lou is running for borough president. She is there to apologize for her mother and the actions of her mother but instead meets Fender and this begins their time of sorting out each other. Fender is not the most pleasant person all of the time and she calls him on that. It is their differences that make this story, but will it keep them together because Harlow sure fights for it. She is up against a person who is locked up like fort Knox, maybe she can break through. Read this story to find out. The secondary characters really add to this book.

I really enjoyed this book by Addison Fox. She is a new author for me and I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found was a story with a ton of heart and joy. This story is about finding yourself and making your own path despite the choices of your parents.
Fender Blackstone was born into a family that didn’t understand the meaning of the word. His mother left him with a father who beat him relentlessly. Fortunately, Fender found a family that showed him what the real word means. He met brothers who would always have his back and a mother, Mama Lou, who helped him to find the true meaning of love. When his mother is attacked by the wife of a former flame, Fender jumps into protective mode and will do anything to keep her safe. Fender finds himself drawn to the daughter of his mother’s nemesis and isn’t sure what to do with it.
Harlow Reynolds knew about her father’s affairs, but thought that her mother had gotten over the hurt and pain when her father died. When his former flame runs for local office, Harlow’s mother goes off the deep end and narrowly avoids jail time. Harlow would love to make it up to Mama Lou. Finding Mama Lou’s son, Fender attractive doesn’t hurt.
Both Harlow and Fender come from completely different worlds. Harlow runs a Manhattan art gallery and Fender owns his own auto garage in Brooklyn. They have different interests and their mothers’ animosity makes a relationship seem impossible. Yet, their attraction to each other sizzles off the page.
I loved the easy way in which Ms. Fox tells this story. Yes, there is drama and trauma in the backgrounds of the characters, but they do not allow their pasts to define them. I also liked the small elements of suspense that were interspersed throughout the book.

the brooklyn brotherhood closes out with only you, and fender and harlow get a chance for their own very happy ending after first meeting in just once and having sparks fly. from the moment they meet again in only you it's clear that everyone in park heights is rooting for them.

but both fender and harlow have a lot of childhood baggage and mistrust to overcome on top of the differences in their backgrounds. and when fender's abusive father comes back into the picture, the trauma of abuse and neglect add some unexpected challenges to their burgeoning connection. that's above and beyond the fact that the woman fender calls mama lou, is the same woman who helped harlow's mom become a bitter and vengeful shell of herself. while louise shouldn't take the full blame, she's also not entirely innocent. and her actions did negatively impact harlow and the way she sees relationships.

for novels that take place in the city, the brooklyn brotherhood series manages to cop a small town romance feel. there are so many meddling neighbors and family members. it's nice to have such a connected set of characters because it's so easy to slip into the world that's being built around them, and maybe it's the born and bred city girl in me, but all these people getting up in other people's business makes me absolutely crazy. why can't a relationship just be about two people and not the whole freaking village?

it's a quibble and totally has to do with my own prickly personality that it gets to me so much, but it's forgivable because the relationship that blossoms between fender and harlow is beautiful and sweet and surprisingly deep. i love how they connect with each other in ways that they both find surprising. and i love how neither of them tries to deny their crazy chemistry and the attraction that keeps them coming back for more. even as they do their very best to push each other away, protecting themselves, protecting each other, the truth is, that only with each other will they find true happiness. and that's why i read romance novels.

**only you published on december 12, 2017. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/st. martin's press (swerve) in exchange for my honest review.

Addison Fox’s Only You delivers a solid story of two people who are influenced by their past but also overcome it. Fender is my favorite of the three brothers. Like the others, his childhood began as one of adversity, but Mama Lou changed all that. Fender is hardworking, loyal, and all around great guy. When the past comes into play he handles it with dignity. I really understand his hesitation with trying to build anything permanent with Harlow.

Harlow was also a wonderful character who did not let her wealth define her. I liked her sensible, but also a risk-taker; a marvelous combination. Really just the kind of opposite that Fender needs in his. This is what I saw instead of the obvious upbringing differences between these two.

Love is at the center of this story; romantic love but also love of family. Fender’s true family of Mama Lou and his brothers are one that has been made not born but perhaps even stronger because of that. What a beautiful picture of family. Of course, I was rooting for Fender and Harlow to be able to build such a family together, anything else would not have been acceptable.

I love this series and especially this installment! Fender and Harlow are perfect for each other and I was so pleased with the updates of the secondary cast. This series deserves another chapter.

Although part of an existing series (of which I've only read the 3rd book), I do think this worked just fine as a stand alone novel. I enjoyed how the background of the series was tied into this particular story. This was a solid romance that engaged me throughout. I really liked both of the primary characters ... although the hero's name (Fender) was pretty annoying to me. I'm just not a fan of the name. The overall message - love can conquer all - was really well done in this novel. I enjoyed the way the various characters came together and overcame the obstacles before them. I definitely think I'll be going back and read the first two books in the series. I enjoy the world that Addison Fox creates in this series and look forward to revisiting the earlier books.