First, I have to mention that For Emery by J. Nathan was kindly provided by author via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. So I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

For Emery by J. Nathan was a sweet and wonderful new adult second chance friends-to-lovers sports romance.

What else can I say? I loved it. I enjoyed it. It was entertaining. This story did look at some important themes, like domestic abuse, which made it deeper and more relevant. I liked Emery and Jordan, even though there were a couple of times when I wanted to shake them a bit. I liked them together because they were such a cute couple. This was an emotional story that made me cry and smile, I cared for these characters and was rooting for their HEA. This was a beautiful romance story without too much OW and OM drama, which is something that I always appreciate.

Overall I can say that this was a solid 4 star read, and I'll be checking out J. Nathan other books.

I recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a sweet friends-to-lovers romance, or an emotional second chance romance, or a cute sports romance or just a good NA contemporary romance.

For Emery is a fourth instalment in J Nathan’s For You series, and can be read as a standalone. This book checked all my boxes prior to reading: College setting, check. New adult romance, check. Friends to lovers, check. Vanishing then returning love interest, double check. HEA, CHECK!

For Emery touches on difficult topics that may be triggering for some, but the author weaves the story in such a way that tugs at your heart and also emphasizes the strength of the characters involved. It’s a beautiful story of how a past filled with pain and heartache can make people stronger and more determined to make a difference.

The story is written in both Emery and Grady’s POVs which throws you right in the middle of their history and journey together, it really helped to be able to see both sides of the story and also made you cheer and cry everytime something good or bad happened.

I was lucky enough to receive a copy of For Emery from J. Nathan, and I was so surprised! I had never read anything from J Nathan before this, and I’ll admit that I may have added the rest of the books in this series to my shopping cart right after tabbing out of the ebook. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book, J Nathan – This book was everything I needed in a swoon-worthy romance and I look forward to binge reading the rest of your books.

Emery and Jordan's story is so heart warming! I liked how J. Nathan gave us a glimpse of their shared past so we have a clear understanding of how the relationship history helped shape their present. Their friendship was so strong and what happened was very bittersweet.
We flash forward a handful of years where Emery and Jordan meet again. Jordan is flabbergasted and doesn't in the best manner. I thought that quite a bit of this book was from his point of view, and yet I still didn't feel like I got to know him like I did Emery. I did really like this book, especially Jordan's solution to help Emery's mother. I am really enjoying this series.

It’s not often you find a second chance romance targeted to the new adult audience so this was a wonderful treat. I adore when childhood friends realize they’re in love with each other. This story had the added angst of Emery disappearing for 4 years. On top of all that, Jordan plays football and well football players make great book boyfriends. The author did a wonderful job of weaving the very complicated and scary topic of domestic violence through a sweet feel good story.

However, on a less positive note I have to say some parts of this book just felt too easy. For the first time, maybe ever, I wanted more drama and tension between the characters and the obstacles they had to overcome.

ARC received for review

4.5 stars (I hate Bama)

It's so nice to see Grady as a person and not a prick. He's loved Emery since they were kids, but she left without a word. Now she starts college, and he's a jerk. He overcomes his jerky-ness, and they get their HEA. I love how their journey is different from the previous couples,plus how the previous peeps come to his rescue. I hope there's another book planned for Flip.

Best Friend to Lovers! This book was executed perfectly! Jordan & Emery met when they were little kids. From the moment 8 year old met Emery met 11 year old Jordan she knew he was the one she would marry!

Unfortunately because of horrendous circumstances teenage Emery must move away unexpectedly, right after her first kiss with Jordan.

Years later they are back in each others lives *cue the fireworks*

I highly recommend this one!!

For Emery is the fourth book in the series, but I think each can be read as standalones, since I hadn't read any of the previous books and I wasn't confused or lost.

Emery and Grady had been friends since she was eight and he was eleven. Even though she was three years younger than him, they became fast friends. This went on for many years and during that time, they became best friends and did everything together. Emery attended all of his football games and was his biggest cheerleader. When she turned fifteen things changed; a teenage yearning replaced a lighthearted friendship.

“For Emery” is so much more than a sports romance. It touched my heart and made me really feel the deep connection that existed between Emery and Jordan. I really enjoyed it and I can't wait to go back and read the other books in the series!

4.5⭐
For Emery was a terrific story from an author that is new to me. But one I will certainly be reading more off in the future. As the story not only caught my attention. But it had the perfect balance of sweetness and emotion. Not to mention it was well paced and very engaging, and I was easily hooked throughout.
Plus, the characters were extremely likable and the story which deals with the difficult topic domestic abuse was brilliantly handled and came across as very realistic and believable.
And I'd certainly recommend this story to others, particularly to anyone whose read and enjoyed Elle Kennedys Off Campus Series or Toni Aleos Bellevue Bullies series.

For Emery is the fourth book in the For You series. It can be read as a standalone novel, but some of Grady's personality and character traits are woven throughout the series. That is important because Emery is from further back in Grady's past and his previous behavior is a reflection of their relationship. Emery was a great match for Grady. Her story was actually more interesting to me than his. I actually didn't fall quite in love with Grady's character as I hoped. There were just some times that I didn't like him and that made me question how much I liked Emery's relationship with him. Overall, it was a good romance. I loved how it ended.

This one just didn't work for me. Usually I love the protective older boy trope, but the way it was written felt fake to me. The age and the things they would say just didn't ring true. I couldn't picture any 11 year old boy thinking like he did, or an eight year old girl from an abusive home saying what she did. And it was even worse when they reconnected in college. Not a winner for me.

Years after running away with her mother from an abusive home, Emery regrets leaving behind her best friend, Grady, whom she's been in love with since she was eight. Years later, a chance encounter at a college party reunites the childhood friends. “For Emery” started off in a good note and I was intrigued by the direction of the story. Once the leads reached adulthood and reconnection, the storyline fell flat to me. The characters were a lot more interesting as children/teenagers than what they became in college. I felt almost force to try to finish this story. Sadly, this just wasn't for me and I ended up dropping this by chapter 15 at 38%.

This was a well written quick read. Childhood friends who unexpectedly lost contact find each other again in college. The chemistry and quick wit was refreshing. Would definitely read another book from this author!

This is Emery and Grady book, Grady is Alabama star right tackle and a hottie! He's a real jerk and a list them and leave them type! Emery is his childhood friend kind of her protector until high school when he finally kissed her! But then Emery had to leave town! Now she's older more mature and back! This was a nice sweet read! It wasn't a bad book I just like a little more hear to my stories lol if you like ya sweet reads this one's for you! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

I thought this book was good, however it seemed to lack some of the appeal that the previous books from this author had. I was frustrated at times with the main characters and did not really feel like there was strong chemistry between them.

4 stars!
Emery and Grady' found love at a young age. Circumstances tore them apart. Now in college, they end up seeing each other again. Everything falls back into place, except the one thing that kept them apart. This was a cute second romance book with a dark secret.

This author I have read before and I always thoroughly enjoyed her books. Both the story and the characters were engaging. I will definitely have to read more by J. Nathan. I find myself very engaged by her books. I am reviewing this book based on an ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

It was a cute story with likeable characters, a little on the drama and immature side, but otherwise good

This was a sweet story that also features domestic abuse, though I liked that it never got too graphic.

Emery falls in love with our male lead, Grady when she is 8 and he is 11. We get to see them grow up together and that was my favorite part of this story. Her step father is an abusive jerk and Grady tries to protect her as they are neighbors and best friends.

At 15 her mother grabs her and runs away but they fear the step father and so they go away in hiding. That is where this story starts as Emery is 19 and Grady is 21 and they both are now attending Alabama State where Grady plays football and goes to college.

I loved both characters and when the book starts Grady is a BIG jerk. Emery is very sad about the changes in her best friend and it does not help that she is friends with Grady's rival on his football team. But Grady wants Emery and so he grows up a lot and they get their friendship back and he wants a romantic relationship with her.

This was sweet and fun college romance between two best friends who missed each other. They are both in love with the other but time was their enemy and now its time for them to find a way to move on with each other. I really loved it and I loved all the characters in this story.