I received this book through Netgalley.Not sure on how I want to rate it. At times i felt like quitting this read to be honest. The author included so much of unoriginal things you have seen in other books. Now at times she had ne dying laughing. I think if she would have focused on making this a romantic comedy this would have been a hit. Yes I'm kind of intrigued what happens to the other characters but I'm a bit hesitant to pick the other books up.

This is the first book in a new series, and I cannot wait to read the next. Rich and Kira were a fun couple that secretly crushed on each other in HS, but hurt each other and were then separated. When Rich comes back to town years later, he wants to reconnect and write his wrong, but Kira thinks she wants none of it. Their connection is quick, and it feels genuine. Definitely recommend, and the audio is great, too!

This is one of those silly romcoms that almost everyone finds funny but me. In particular, I did not care for Cade who reminds me too much of William in the Objects of Attraction series - childish but slightly less obnoxious. Immature jokes and inane comments are par for the course from all of the characters in this book. I like Rich and Kira well enough but they also suffer from the same issues as the other characters, to a lesser degree. Their dialogue is snappy but often juvenile. There aren't many serious moments in this book which is a shame because Rich and Kira are really sweet together. Penelope Bloom has written some great books that I really loved but unfortunately I don't find this type of story appealing.

I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.

I received a ARC from Netgalley for a honest review.
Rich King is the first of the 3 brothers we will meet. The King brother's return to town and they have some unfinished business with the three trouble girls of town. Rich have a need to apologize to Tara, the sweet school teacher.
Tara have a high school crush with Rich and now her dreams come true?
I enjoy reading this book and recommend it.

I loved this a really addictive read, fast, fun and flirty. You go on a rollercoaster with Kira falling for Rich, but irritated with him too and Penelope writes the characters that well. You want them together but you want him to suffer a little too. Great book, look forward to the next

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I really enjoyed this book. While it wasn’t a difficult read at all, it did provide me a nice break from all of the thrillers that I’ve been reading lately.

The plot line was also very common for this type of novel.

If you’re looking for an easy read and pretty much what you’re going to get into when you pick it up, I’d definitely recommend it.

I enjoy reading this author's works. The sense of humor these characters have is amazing. I absolutely loved the straight-woman, Stella. Rich and Kira knew one another back in high school. He and his two brothers were the big men on campus, getting any girl they wanted, it seemed. Kira an her two besties were the exception. The trio hated the King boys and swore to never have anything to do with them. I'm not going to give anymore of this book away, but take it from me, grab this one and dive in. I can not wait to see what happens between Cade and Iris in the next book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the first in a trilogy (at least) where three best friends who have each been burned by one of the King brothers promise to never succumb to their charms again. Obviously, that is exactly what will happen, but enjoying the journey is very much the point – and I did.

As the scene is set, the obscenely old monied Kings and the rest of the town are not expected to ever spend time together. Rich, Cade, and Nick have come back to their hometown to build their new HQ and their billions make them both old and new money. But they are back due to the three women who got away. Rich is first up and he comes back to town with a girlfriend, Stella, who is just as much in the ruse as the brothers.

But Kira, Miranda, and Iris really are still wedded to the idea of the promise of staying away, and as Kira starts to fold, there is trouble in their friendship. I wasn't entirely convinced they would behave that way now that they are adults with careers, and in fact, I was pleased with how that was resolved.

I enjoyed how the book pokes fun at the crazy behaviour of the super rich and entitled, but also shows that redemption is possible – especially for the right woman.

Kira Summerland and her friends made a vow long ago to never get involved with the King men, and now that they're back in town, their past agreement seems to be more important then ever. The Kings once almost ended their friendship, and Kira's future in one fell swoop... and learning that lesson once was more than enough.

With his return to the town where he grew up, Richard King has some unfinished business to attend to... namely finding Kira and apologizing to her for their mistakes back in high school. But Kira wants nothing to do with him, and somehow he finds that makes him want her all the more...

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Anyone But Rich was an entertaining read which introduced a family of fascinating characters and the women they love to argue with. Kira and Rich once shared a mutual attraction that combusted long ago, but upon his return, these two former foes are about to get a whole lot closer than anyone in the vicinity approves of...

I really liked Kira, she was honest and sweet, and really tried her hardest to avoid all things Rich King. I also couldn't get enough of the banter that she always had at the ready when it came to the King family.

Rich is from a... you guessed it... super rich family. But, the trappings of having all the money in the world have started to interest Rich less and less. When he is reunited with Kira, he can see a woman who is exactly what he needs, and desperately wants. 

This book was seriously funny! I loved the plot and (for the most part) the characters. I did feel like the story had a tendency to move slowly and focus on more of the mundane aspects of the relationship, but all in all this was a very enjoyable read. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.

Absolutely loved this book!!! Look forward to more from this series 📚😁
This is an amazing book that captivates you from the beginning until the end, if your looking for a book that intrigues your mind and you can't put it down, then this is the one for you. Grab your copy today and start reading. Enjoy happy reading 📚
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."

Friends Miranda, Iris and Kira made a promise to each other to never date a King. Rich, Cade and Nick King that is.

This is Kira and Rich’s story. It was a little drawn out and I skipped some parts when they were dragging, but what I loved most was the banter between the brothers. There were some really funny laugh out loud parts.
Can’t wait for Cades and Nicks books!

I received this ebook copy from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A fun second chance romance read! This newest release was enjoyable from the start and got sweeter as Rich try to reconnect with Kira. But when their family finds way to ruin their reunion will they be able to find their HEA. Likable characters, easy to read, and an entertaining storyline made this one to read. I can’t wait for the next story in this series that doesn’t disappoint.

Really enjoyable read! The premise of the novel is really unique! The characters are also well developed and loveable! There are also some hot, steamy scenes! Such heat and passion, woah! Definitely some funny moments as well! Overall a very entertaining book! ***I voluntarily read and reviewed this as an ARC***

High School Seniors, Kira, Iris, and Miranda make a pact to never forgive or get involved with the King brothers after each on does the ladies wrong. Fast forward 10 years and the King brother are back in town after having conquered the tech world.  They are building a facility in their hometown and Rich King, the eldest brother,  has an apology to issue to Kira.  Kira is torn between her old crush and friendship when her feelings for Rich go from disgruntled to caring.

If you are in the mood for an easy, humorous second chance romance, Anyone but Rich will fit the bill.   The characters are fairly rounded out albeit over the top and the interaction between the leads as well as the secondary characters is quite funny.  The story's conflicts are annoying inconveniences versus heartbreak allowing for a breeze of a read. The premise, former rich bad boys returning as even richer slightly more mature men, is a bit exaggerated (i.e. the King parents uber-blue blood snobs, Iris is a police officer with anger issues) but overall this is the perfect read to shut off the brain and enjoy some laughs and a happily ever after.

Anyone But Rich by Penelope Bloom is the First book in the Anyone But ...Series. This is the story of Kira Summerland and Richard "Rich "King.
Kira has a history with Rich when they were in High School when he betrayed her which set her up to form with her friends Iris and Miranda to swear that they would never date the King Brothers. The King Brothers were the it boys in High School that went on the money and fame. Now in their present day Kira has taken a job teaching in her hometown high school. Rich is back looking to right the wrong and maybe even win the heroine.
I enjoyed their story, of course it was steamy but has some funny parts. I excited to read Cade and Nathan story too.

Perfect start for a new trilogy! It's hilarious especially the ending. It was just brilliant. Though I did want to punch the one or other character in a sisterly way. The storyline was clear and exiting and the characters hilariously weird. I mean who would have seen the dinosaur thing coming? Now that's what I call original! Although I did find her father's change of heart a bit sudden and unrealistic the other characters were very relatable and they all had their reasons for behaving the way they did.

I think I misinterpreted the blurb, because it delivered on every promise it made and I was still not expecting what I got. I was expecting a hot alpha fighting for a woman that he’d wronged while girl power stood in his way. That’s not what I got.

I think this was a RomCom. I used “think” because, banter and actions that I assumed were supposed to be funny weren’t funny to me. I chuckled a few times but most of the comedy fell flat in my opinion. The comic relief characters were irritating and obnoxious. I found myself constantly asking about the ages of these characters. Not only was I asking about their ages, I was asking who they were in general. I’m a reader who requires depth and character development. I don’t do well with surface reads, I need soul. I didn’t feel a genuine connection with these characters. Nor, did I feel like they connected with each other. The MCs connected well enough, but the premise of the book was how this pact would keep the MCs apart. As I read I prayed that the reason behind this pact wasn’t stupid. All prayers aren’t answered though, because the reason, was in fact stupid. Okay, maybe calling it stupid is too harsh, but it was freaking unbelievable. I had an extremely hard time believing that the heroine would give up her chance at love for two friends who didn’t seem to know her. The friends didn’t have enough of a back story for me. Then there were the parents from hell. I just didn’t understand why Rich’s parents felt the need to follow their children. Like, what?! I think I’ve said enough…

This was an easy quick read that had some hot sex scenes. I don’t think the book was horrible, it just didn’t give me what I look for in a book. Furthermore, I’m not really a romcom type of girl.

3 stars

-Natasha

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A new to me author and a great book to start with.
I enjoyed this story because I love second chance romance and the main characters were interesting and easy to read.
It’s a fast paced story, with a lot of funny moments but I felt like there were also some unnecessary ones.
I loved the idea overall and how they got to let love overcome everything else in their lives.
Looking forward to the next books as the characters held my interest and I want to read their stories now.

It takes a lot of talent to be able to write a great romance, but it takes a creative genius to be able to add wit, banter, and a ton of humor and weave it all together! This was a fantastic read, and I can't wait for the next in the series!

Anyone But Rich is the first book in the Anyone But... series. Seven years ago, Kira made a promise with her two best friends to always avoid the King brothers, but now Rich is back in town and invading her life. With everything against them, but her heart screaming to give him a chance, is this couple doomed before they even begin?

Wow... this book was amazing! It has everything a good romantic comedy should have, and Kira and Rich stole my attention and love! Kira is small town, a humble teacher, has a mayor for a father, but tries to do as much as she can on her own merits. Rich is just that, rich from both old and new money, has terrible parents and hilarious brothers, has a huge sense of responsibility and is completely driven. I love that Kira and Rich are so different, but once they’re together, they fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. I love that Kira didn’t just forgive Rich right away, but called him out on his crap, just like he called her out on her little insecurities. They complimented each other really well once they could get past their past. I loved that this book didn’t flash back to their high school years (except the prologue) and just focused on the now - the trials, the triumphs, and the delightful tensions between them all! This book wasn’t over the top with steam, but there’s a lot of character development, connection building, and when the steam showed up, it was perfect and romantic, too! While I didn’t often laugh out loud at scenes in this book, I definitely found the humor! I also loved all of the side characters, they were completely fabulous, and I look forward to seeing how they might fit in with future books and relationships! I have a feeling this series is just going to be amazing!