First, before I go any further with this review, if you are ordered to evacuate, for goodness sake, EVACUATE. Doing anything else is putting not just your life at risk, but those of the emergency responders as well. It’s just not ok.

Alrighty then, I’m going to hop off my soapbox now!

After the death of her father, an assault, and a bad breakup, Bree has decided to flee New York in search of warmer, more gentle climes…and people. As a current resident of Little Bridge Island (a small key in FL), she’s not excited when the first hurricane she experiences is a Category 5. She decides to stick it out in Little Bridge with her employers, the Hartwells and their hot-if-unavailable playboy son, Drew. No Judgements follows Bree’s exploits before, during and after the hurricane.

Meg Cabot’s books are always hit-or-miss for me, and unfortunately, this one was the latter. There were a few things that were approached in a completely inappropriate way. For example, our heroine deciding not to leave Little Bridge even though literally everyone she knows is begging her to evacuate, she has no experience with hurricanes, and she lives in an apartment that’s only eight feet above sea level. There’s also some insane gun usage later in the book, and a grown adult solves an issue with his fists and is lionized for it. No no no no no. The book, being a romantic comedy, has some fun romantic moments, but a lot of the comedy felt, again, borderline inappropriate to me. Hopefully some of those jokes are removed before the book is published.

Why is the protagonist 25? This book would’ve been much more interesting if it were about an older protagonist, and this woman, to me, did not act like most 25 year olds that I know. She acted like she was a teenager, and not a very smart or mature one at that (see above examples). Romantic comedies featuring twenty-somethings are a dime-a-dozen. I wish Cabot had taken a risk here. The male lead is not any better. He likes animals and is hot, and we don’t learn much else about him. They do fall in love instantly, though, so…yay?

As someone who grew up in a hurricane affected area, I think the idea of a romantic comedy centered around a hurricane is a fabulous idea. I just wish the execution had been less offensive. I did like the pet-rescue sub-plot, though.

Even though I didn’t enjoy this book, I’ll still check out Meg Cabot’s next one and keep recommending those books of hers that I do like (for instance, Insatiable or Queen of Babble). I mean, I read this book in a day, so that says something, right? I think plenty of readers will enjoy it. For me, though, it was a 1 star read: I didn’t like it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the electronic advance copy, which I received in exchange for an unbiased review. No Judgements will be released on 24 September, but you can put your copy of the book on hold today!

This was a quick, fun read that Meg Cabot fans will enjoy. Set in an island beach town, it's a perfect summer romance beach read.

It’s been a long LONG time since I picked up an adult contemporary (I’m usually a YA dystopia/murder mystery kinda girl) but this story did not disappoint. I read the novella prequel Bridal Boot Camp prior to starting No Judgments and it served as a perfect introduction. From the get-go I enjoyed every moment of both stories and getting to know the people and geography of Little Bridge Island. Meg Cabot’s world building in this sweet story was phenomenal. I don’t know if this is a real place or not but it officially has a place in my heart, real or not. I truly hope this series takes off and that there is more content to look forward to on Little Bridge Island.

I just don't think Meg Cabot is for me. I couldn't really connect with the writing style and therefore, could not connect with the characters.

I always enjoy Meg Cabot. Her books are predictable (cute girl meets cute guy, minor obstacle is overcome, everyone live happily ever after), but they are guaranteed to be a fun read that makes me happy. This one is the same, Bree is someone that I would want to be best friends with. She escaped her NYC life to figure out next steps in Little Bridge, FL. A hurricane hits the island that throws her in the path of local (and of course, good looking and charming) carpenter, Drew. The two work together to rescue abandoned pets across the island. A fluffy but charming read!

I couldn't put this book down once I got started. Cabot's fast paced love story never had a dull moment and will be the prefect beach read for the summer! Just hopefully not during a hurricane....

"No Judgments" will be hitting the shelves in the height of hurricane season. The quirky characters are sure to blow into your life at a Cat 5 hurricane level and quickly become like friends and family to you. As the storm gains strength, the sparks fly like lightning between Bree and Drew. This pair will keep you laughing as they deal with a serious crisis on Little Bridge Island. No Judgments if you aren't a fan of Rom-Com the story has something for people dealing with the everyday crazy of families and it's an animal lover's delight.

A fun, breezy romance set in the beautiful Florida Keys. I am a big fan of Cabot's novels, and although this was not a new favorite, I enjoyed it as a fast-paced, easy read with a well-paced romance. Bree is a likeable main character with a believable story arc and she and Drew have good chemistry. Cabot is great at writing humor, and the island's funky cast of characters are the best parts of this novel. Not a unique romance novel, but it's light and upbeat and will appeal to many. I liked the island of Little Bridge and would definitely read more books in this series.

I really enjoyed this book! It has been too long since I've been caught up in a Meg Cabot novel, and this was a delight. Awesome read.

Wish this book was coming out in the summer, because it is the perfect beach read! Meg Cabot is a great author to recommend to any reader who is looking for a lighthearted romance featuring a strong female character. In No Judgments, Bree has retreated to a tiny island in the Florida Keys to escape her past and start fresh. Unfortunately, a major hurricane is bearing down. Fortunately, she meets the nephew of the owners of the cafe where she is working as a waitress. Together, they form an on-the-fly rescue team to save pets left behind during the storm (and fall in love). A fun, fast-paced and engaging read from an author you can count on for a terrific romance.

"No Judgements" is a low stress romance full of quirky and likable characters. After some emotional upheaval in her personal and family relationships, Sabrina "Bree" Beckham retreated to the small Florida Key where she and her parents used to vacation. She's drifting through life working as a waitress at the local restaurant and trying to put herself back together when it happens--a hurricane is about to hit the island. Bree decides to stay put instead of retreating to the mainland, a decision that puts her directly into the path of local heartthrob (and rumored ladies man) Drew Hartwell.

There's not a lot of actual tension in this book. The story moves along quite easily, and the romance develops at a nice pace, without a lot of drama thrown in along the way. Most of the tension in the story comes from Bree dealing with her past, and making peace with the things that sent her to the island in the first place. Bree is fun to read, starting off a pit prickly and slowly mellowing as she begins to open up and take charge of her life. "No Judgements" would be a perfect beach read, and if Meg Cabot decides to write any further works set in Little Bridge then I'm I'd have fun with those as well.

Standing up for yourself and finding your own path collide with a hurricane in this story of Bree as she makes a life in Florida. She finds friendship, love, and the strength to be true to herself.