This was such a fun, quick read! I adore Meg Cabot’s books . They always make me happy. But I wish all the dogs and the cat were on the cover!

Thank you to the publisher for sending this to me in exchange for my honest review!

This was super sweet! I loved the town of Little Bridge and the prospect of an upcoming storm! I had never read anything like it before and I really liked the concept! I really liked the characters and the animal aspect to it too! Very unique!

Overall I thought this story was very cute! It was quick and easy to read which is just what I was in the mood for! The upcoming storm brought a bit of a suspense element to it which made it addicting to read. The community element to the story I thought was one of things that really stood out. I love the town so much and I hope we get to see more of it in future Meg Cabot books!

The romance between Drew and Bree was very sweet. They had good chemistry and I loved watching them fall in love! I think I did want some more between them though. I didn’t “feel” the romance till about midway. That being said, I really did like it!

This was a super cute, sweet romance that’s perfect to read on a rainy day!

I was so happy to be able to read this book! I love Meg Cabot and always try to read everything she writes. This is the cutest, lighthearted book I've read in a really long time.

Bree goes to Little Bridge to heal from her past relationship and to hide out from her very famous mother. She finds herself super content with her job at the local restaurant and loves her roommate. She even adopts a very needy cat to prove that she is living her best new life out of the limelight and away from the rich and entitled. The only thing that bothers her is Drew Hartwell's need to get under her skin.

Drew likes his dogs, family, and peace and quiet. Bree represents none of those things. He believes she is in over her head trying to pretend she fits in on his tiny little island. His aunt and uncle throw a hurricane party and instead of evacuating like any smart person would Bree decides to stay. The close proximity forces Drew to admit to himself that maybe he's a little more than interested in the newcomer. Then he finds himself helping her rescue stranded animals while waiting for the island to be open again. Sparks begin flying as the hurricane picks up.

This is the perfect read for anyone looking to immerse themselves for a few hours in a warm and funny modern romance.

In hurricane and tornado season, there is nothing better than a good romance to give behavioral tips, which things to stocking up and what to do with pets.



Bree is on Little Bridge Island after an emotional storm that engulfed her life and didn't think twice about dropping out of college and all her life in New York to escape to her father's favorite refuge.



Now she's about to face her first storm and can't imagine what she's going to do. Her desperate mother asks Bree’s ex boyfriend to pick her up but Bree doesn't think it's necessary nor does she want to be around the guy.



But as the moment comes near the storm hits the ground, she finds herself standing in front of several people evacuating others protecting their homes, she wonders if she did right by staying there.



The book basically focuses on pre-care, during and aftercare and shows how this sweet warrior will behave during all the challenges she will face.



Of course having Meg Cabot involved we will also have a delightful, engaging and callient romance, I found myself smiling and remembering her previous historical romances at so many parts of the reading and loved how she handled the whole physical and emotional storm situation.



Drew is a true gentleman and just like Bree has suffered a lot in the past and he truly loves his ‘Bob’ dogs so cute and funny. Bree and Drew come together to take care of the pets left behind by the residents that evacuated and moment by moment realize how much they have in common.



It was a pleasant and enjoyable reading, light and full of lessons filled with sweet pets and special friends. Each chapter is opened by a storm alert showing the change in temperature, wind strength and others important details and then displaying the authorities' warnings.

Loved the cover so much I just think that they forget to put Gary, Bree's cat, who is the highlight of the book too .



5/5 stars

Meg Cabot works her magic again by creating this page turner of a book! The only judgement I have for this book is that it was such a true delight! As always, Cabot is able to create characters with such distinct, likable personalities in such a short amount of time. The setting was quirky and darling at the same time.

As a native Floridian, I have ridden out plenty of hurricanes but none were category 5s in the Keys - which ordinarily would terrify me, but sign me up if it’s anything like this one! (Otherwise I would evacuate!!) I read this book right after Hurricane Dorian and while another tropical disturbance was churning in the Atlantic, so it was incredibly timely.

2.5

For all intents and purposes, this book should have worked for me. A romance, Meg Cabot and lots of dogs? But, for some reason, this one really felt like it was missing something crucial for a romance novel - and for me that was chemistry. This book felt more like Cabot wanted to write about people who rescued animals during a horrible hurricane and kept them safe but was told that her brand is romance so add that element - I just never felt it between Bree & Drew, despite my best efforts.

I've long been a fan of Cabot's and will continue to be so for years to come, but this one missed the mark for me.

Meg Cabot is like an old friend that I've lost touch with, but we picked up right where we left off. This book is just as good as the Meg Cabot books from my teenage years. Though it was somewhat predictable, I enjoyed this story and can't wait for the next book in this series. I want to live on Little Bridge Island and get to know these characters. The island itself was like a character and I loved how she described it and the people. I would recommend this to any friend looking for a lighter read.

3.5

This was a lighthearted read perfect for animal lovers and lovers of small town romances.
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Sabrina/ Bree moves to Little Bridge Island after a series of events in her life and needed a change of scenery. After living there a few months the people in Little Bridge Island start to prepare for hurricane. But after the hurricane makes a turn and goes straight for the town Bree along with her bosses nephew, Drew, take it upon themselves to take care of all the animals that have been left behind after their owners evacuated. Some were supposed to be taken care of by other people but they also ended evacuating leaving the animals alone. Along the way Bree and Drew start falling for each other.
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I love how everyone who was left in town got together and helped each other out. However, some topics of the book I think were not handled the best. They felt just thrown in there when they could have been handled or explained better.
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Thanks to @NetGalley and @williammmorrowbooks for my review copy. It available 9/24!

This one was an easy read for me! After reading the pre-book I was hoping for another lighter easy romance and that’s exactly what I got. I felt like the animal shelter aspect of the book was a little random and it felt like it was just thrown in there instead of having more of a back story as to why she wanted to help rescue the animals so much.
This book only had 1-2 super steamy scenes if you are the type of person that likes a more low key romance.
I really liked that I was able to read this book in a couple hours!

No Judgments is a quick, easy contemporary romance. Bree and Drew are likable characters with normal human flaws. I wish the characters had been a little more developed, but I enjoyed the story. The setting of Little Bridge was compelling, and I will read more Little Bridge books in the future.

This book was really promising to start off with, especially since I started it the day after we made it through a hurricane here in South Florida! However, I thought Cabot came on so strong with the animal rescue angle that it was no longer believable. Other than that, I found the writing decent and the romance enjoyable. 3/5

Fun, cute, quirky. That's how I'd describe No Judgments. Caught in a hurricane, our main character is scrambling all over the place trying to find to stay, while also taking care of various animals, people and maybe even juggling a possible romantic scenario.

This book reminded me a lot of the Shopaholic books, for no reason other than I tend not to read this type of book, but the cover looked cute. Who hasn't read a book based solely on the cover? Don't judge, you know you have. Also, this book is called No Judgments, and throughout the entire thing, I couldn't figure out why. It might be a random title, or I guess maybe I just missed something entirely.

Either way, it's a short book that'll take you up and down, through a hurricane, and even a bit of romance. Enjoy!

As posted on Goodreads:
Thank you to Harper Collins for allowing me to read and review this book on NetGalley! I absolutely LOVED it! I could not put it down and finished it in just over 24 hours. I read while I cooked, brushed my teeth, and even snuck a chapter or two in during church. Don’t tell. 🤫 I loved how each chapter started with a hurricane update, preparedness tip, or announcement. I loved the development of Bree throughout the story and am so proud of where she ended up. Through the eccentric cast of characters I got a real feel for the island life and could picture this quaint, small, beach town. I would recommend this to anyone...especially my animal loving friends. What a fantastic read!

There hasn't been a book by Meg Cabot that I haven't loved and No Judgments is no exception. This is a very quick read following Bree as she finds her place in small, island town in Florida during a hurricane.I am looking forward to a sequel

Meg Cabot’s adult romance No Judgments is one of her usual trademark creations well-known for winning style of wit, humor, and charm.
Massive storm and no communications isn’t Bree Beckham’s first rodeo.
She escaped abusive relationships and wants to make it on her own.
But sometimes we all need help and she reluctantly accepts help from Drew.
Could their connection be a lasting one?
After the storm passes Bree is dedicated to helping all the animals that were left behind.

Finding love on all shapes and forms is what attracts to this light and compelling story that I highly recommend for all adults and especially for those who are animal lovers.

Thanks to NetGalley, William Morrow and Meg Cabot for the opportunity to read and review her latest book. I'm typically a fan of Cabot's books but this one was just okay. 3.5 stars - I'm intrigued enough that I'd like to read the next book in this series.

Bree escapes NYC after the death of her father, a fallout with her mother and a sexual assault by her boyfriend's best friend that no one but her took seriously. She flees to Little Bridge Island, part of the Florida Keys, to heal and start fresh. But she is totally unprepared for a category 5 hurricane bearing down on the island. While most flee for safer ground, Bree is adamant about staying put, although she eventually takes shelter at her boss' mansion complete with whole house generator. Bree undertakes a mission to rescue all the pets that were left in homes when their owners evacuated not knowing that the bridge would fail and they couldn't get back home. Meanwhile, sparks fly with the boss' nephew, Drew.

There wasn't a lot of depth to the characters and the ending felt a bit too contrived but still a fun escapism read.

Meg Cabot does it again ! A hurricane is brewing and about to hit Little Bridge Island Florida
But the real storm is brewing in the love life of Sabrina “ Bee” Beckham’s love life. Bee is feeling the pressure from her mother to find any guy and just settle down and has fled the cold climes of NY and pressure of her mother for the anonymity of Florida. Having carved a slow paced sweet little life for herself , the last thing Bee has on her mind is another disaster of a romance. Her love of pets and her fellow islanders need for someone to care for theirs as they flee the island is what puts Bee is a pitch. Enter Drew Hartwell, the nephew of-her land lord who helps her through the chaos. all the close quarters of the storm related issues and caring for her four legged charges brings Bee and Drew closer . Will their fling weather the storm or will Bee’s sudden appearance of her ex ruin the happiness she has finally found in this tiny island oasis.? A must fall 2019 read! A must read for Meg Cabot fans.

Real world issues meet fluffy romantic comedy in No Judgments. I wanted to like Meg Cabot’s first full-length Little Bridge Island book. And perhaps you can make a rom com set against the backdrop of a potentially devastating hurricane work, but it doesn’t in this story. In another setting, the quirky inhabitants of Little Bridge Island would be fun to read about and I did like most of them. Plus, any animal lover would be won over by the cuteness of the pets that threaten to steal the show (toothless Gary for the win).

Bree Beckham is the star of No Judgments and unfortunately she’s also its biggest weakness. She’s moved to Little Bridge Island for a fresh start and is determined to do everything on her own. This would be great, except Bree is, well, TSTL. She lacks basic common sense, makes poor decisions, is stubborn over the most ridiculous things, and honestly would not have survived this story if not for the rest of the cast. What Bree does have going for her is a big heart and a love of animals. Her take-charge attitude when it comes to seeing to abandoned pets’ needs warmed my heart. But it’s overshadowed by her often immature attitude and stunning lack of common sense. Her love interest is Drew Hartwell, her boss’s nephew and rumored town playboy. Drew is good looking and patient, but is kind of a cardboard hero. The thing that stands out the most about him is his love of dogs and his hilarious choice of dog names. Drew and Bree’s love story was pretty standard and enjoyable, but I can’t say it pulled me in.

There’s a lot going on in No Judgments and none of it is developed well. Sexual assault, family secrets, and mother issues are all thrown in and the way each of these storylines played out was unsatisfying. The first is the most frustrating of all because it’s a very real, relatable issue that is not handled well at all. And though it’s a minor moment overall, I really struggled with Bree’s characterization of an intellectually disabled young man as “slow.” It’s 2019 and we can expect authors to do better. There are also too many convenient coincidences in this book that make suspending disbelief an almost Herculean task. And as I mentioned before, the looming presence of a possible Category 5 hurricane doesn’t go with the fluffy tone of the book. The casual attitude and the way the characters ride through the storm are so wildly different from my experience, friends’ experiences, and what I’ve seen on the news, but I will admit I’m no expert so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

The animals are the best part of No Judgments and I can’t count the number of times they made me smile. The residents of Little Bridge Island were also so warm and welcoming (even Bree’s sometimes grumpy boss, Ed) that the town won me over and in a less dramatic setting they would have been a delight. Ms. Cabot’s writing did keep the story moving along at a quick clip and the secondary characters (human and animal) were charming enough to bump it up a star. But if you’re looking for a heroine you can root for, well-developed characters and plotlines, and a consistent tone throughout the story, you should probably look elsewhere.

This one was so disappointing for me mainly because it was just overall pretty meh, and I was hoping for so much more seeing as I LIVED for Meg Cabot in middle and high school. I will admit that I don’t think I’ve read one of her books since my early college years, so maybe I’ve just outgrown her writing and this is completely a me problem rather than a book problem.

The book as a whole isn’t bad, and is actually quite fast paced with a few scenes I did enjoy. I finished it mostly in one sitting. I think the characters just weren’t overly special to me and the plot was fine, but what was advertised in the summary really didn’t take place until the last third of the book.

I read the novella introducing this new series back in March and didn’t’ find anything overly excitable about it either, so maybe this series just isn’t for me. It was cute and fluffy and fast paced, but overall nothing stood out, so it felt pretty mediocre.

Not my favorite, but I am 100 percent sure someone will love it.

*Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow Paperbacks for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

Let me start by saying what I liked about this book:

The setting: Little Bridge Island really comes to life through the descriptions. I found myself wanting to go there myself.

The characters: Sabrina, or Bree, is the main character. I liked her well enough, but I also found her to be a bit exasperating at the beginning. She is definitely better by the end. Drew is the other main character with whom Bree has that "will they or won't they" chemistry. I actually think I liked him more than Bree? He just seemed to be more developed, but maybe I just have a soft spot for stubborn, but loving guys?

The secondary characters: They were great and added a lot to this story. I really enjoyed their parts in the novel.

Now for what I didn't like so much.

The beginning: The first few chapters are a slow moving pace of whether or not Bree will evacuate for Category 5 Hurricane Marilyn. After she makes her decision (to stay) we are inundated with Bree and her comments such as "I'm staying, even though it's probably stupid" [paraphrasing]. I wouldn't mind so much, but I felt like that's all I read for most of the beginning.

The pacing: The beginning of this book was so slow for me. I expected more of a page turner, but found myself able to put it down for days at a time and not miss it (not a good sign for me). It does pick up towards the middle/end, though.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It wasn't my favorite of the year, but I liked it well enough.