Penelope Bloom is a new author to me and I'll definitely be looking into reading some more of her books. This book had just the right amount of humour and drama to keep me interested. I loved the wit and banter that was shared between the brothers and the 3 friends. Cade and Iris had me cracking up at times with some of their comments. I liked the story line of enemies to lovers but would have liked a bit more from the reason why Kira hated Rich and a bit more of a resistance towards him at the start. Overall I really enjoyed the book it kept me engaged and I'm looking forward to reading Cade and Iris's story next

Unfortunately this book fell short for me. I really loved her Objects of Attraction series. I had a hard time getting through this book. To me the Characters had the maturity of a grade schooler and the brothers parents are just ridiculous moochers that didn’t even really parent their kids. @netgalley thanks for the chance on reading this before it released

Kira has made a vow with her 2 best friends. Never, ever get involved with a King boy. Rich, Cade and Nick have single handedly ruined their collective lives, well as much as a teenager’s life can be ruined. They vow to never give those boys their attention again, ever. Which is easy to do since the boys hightailed it out of town to the left coast after graduation to make themselves billionaires.

Rich King is returning to his hometown on the East Coast knowing he will have to eat some crow sooner rather than later. He has one person in mind that he knows he will have the hardest time with. He is hopeful that Kira will forgive him but you never know. Heading back with Stella (his fake girlfriend) on his arm gives him strength to face not only Kira but his parents and their overbearing ideals.

Kira just wants to get through her first day of teaching, conveniently at her old high school. Once Rich King was done making a fool of her and ruining any chance she had a bettering her station, this was what she could obtain. She is determined that life will not win this time. Determined that is until her classroom door opens and in walks Rich King.

Kira used to have no problem telling twins Rich and Cade apart but now that they’ve been gone from town all these years, it gets a little more complicated. Cade she liked, he was no nonsense, more relaxed and she actually dated him briefly. Albeit while trying to make Rich jealous but that’s beside the point. Rich and Kira have a lot to work out from both their past and their present. But each is hoping they can use this opportunity to have a fresh start. Maybe once they get past a few things though.

A good first book to start off this 3 book (I’m assuming) about 3 brothers and the girls they left behind. I enjoyed the push pull that Kira and Rich experienced both in the past and what can be their future. I’m excited to see how the friendship dynamic changes in the other 2 couples interactions. Solid 5 stars for this book I voluntarily read and reviewed.

This was a Rich start to a new series💕

Penelope Bloom is one of my favourite authors who I instantly one click when I see she has a new release. I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of Anyone but Rich via Netgalley, and want to thank Montlake and Penelope for the chance to review for this new series and voluntarily leave my honest review❣️

This book was fabulous! I instantly fell in love with the characters, the humour by the characters and the overall story which was well developed🤩

Kira and her two best friends, Iris and Miranda make a pact to never give the King brothers a chance in the future, even if they are super wealthy or even famous. Fast forward seven years and the King brothers are returning to their small home town. Rich, Cade and Nick are eager to start their expansion in their home town but Rich first wants to set things straight with Kira. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite go how he expects and soon obstacles are being encountered in their personal as well as professional lives😭 One thing I have to say is that I absolutely loved Cade and Nick and their shenanigans and also the obsession Rich has with some prehistoric creatures....wink wink 😉 I’m not saying a thing but I would recommend you read this story, as you won’t regret it! I eagerly await Cade and Nick next😍

Anyone But Rich is a book by Penelope Bloom about a long-held promise between three friends to stay away from the 'King' boys.

Hurt by their actions in the past the girls make a vow to stay clear away from the three boys but when they return to town Kira finds it difficult to remain loyal to the promise as Rich vies for her attention.

I absolutely loved the characters in this book and it was full of witty banter which at times had me laughing out loud! My issue was with how the characters seemed to be able to flip between strong emotions easily. It made the book less believable and also less enthralling.

Overall I enjoyed it though.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to review this ARC.

I couldn't wait to start reading this story and I absolutely loved every bit of it! This second chance romance was everything. There was plenty of laugh at loud moments and steamy romance. This was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! Thank you NetGalley for my copy!

I'll admit, I was super excited to read this because I love Penelope, and I was not disappointed. I loved this book a lot. Every character made this story. Rich's brother Cade is probably my favorite. His humor made this book better. I can't wait to read his book. Definitely a must read if you love second chance romances with humor.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

OMG, this book was AMAZING!! It's a second chance romance about two people who let others decide what was best for them in high school. Now, years later, they meet again and Kira cannot stand the sight of Rich. However, Rich is determined to make things right. Even if it means losing lots of money. When you throw in two absolutely quirky besties, two mischievous brothers and two sets of parents dead set on running their kids life's, you get one totally hilarious book! You won't be disappointed. I voluntarily received an ARC copy of this book and am leaving an honest review.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. This is the first book of a new series.
Everyone knows the King brothers but Kira and her friends made a pack in high school to never get involved with any of them.
Now with the King brothers moving back into town. Kira is having a hard time avoiding them. Rich is going out of his way to make sure Kira can't avoid him.
I loved this book and can't wait for the next King brothers books.

This was a cute book. Quick read, easy topics, the book was funny and happy. I thought it was well done. The characters really stood out to me, they felt real and honest.

Would read another book by this author in a second. Might go look at her list on good reads now.

I was given this book in exchange for my honest review from Netgalley.

Although this book doesn’t stand out amongst the overladen genre that is contemporary romance, it is relatively lighthearted and fun, with a cast of amusing, if slightly deranged at times characters. Making this an enjoyable tale of a second chance romance.

At times, the plot felt a little too convenient, like the “machiavellian plots” of Rich’s parents, and it did seem like much of it was blown out of proportion, like the reason for hating Rich, when she had a safety net, not to mention three grown-ass women reaffirming then falling out over a 7 year old pact.

Nevertheless, I will be settling in to read the sequels, and can see this being a good pack for a holiday at the beach.

Really great start to this series!! If you like Penelope's Objects of Attraction series then you'll love this book! Rich King and his brothers come back to the small town where they grew up to open a new branch for their business. Rich has an ulterior motive though, to rekindle his romance with Kira. Little does he know that Kira and her 2 best friends made a pact when they were in high school to never associate with the King brothers again. Rich is trying to soften Kira up to at the very least become friends, he's got meddling parents that try to keep them apart no matter what. The characters are well developed and there's a good mix of laugh out loud moments mixed with romance and hotness. I would highly recommend reading Anyone But Rich! Once you start it you won't be able to put it down!

After several heavier books, this was the perfect fun and light hearted read. A great plot, lots of laughs and love make this a perfect end of summer read. My first book by Penelope Bloom, but will definitely not be my last.
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a entertaining book at its best, predictable but super fun. I like Kira and Rich’s characters aswell as the side characters that provided comic relief. I laughed a lot, the dialogues were super witty and well-thought.

It’s an enemies to lover, opposites attract situation.

I’ll be reading more of Penelope Bloom for sure!

Loved reading the awesome and humorous romance story. When Richard King comes back to his hometown, he wants to make things right with the girl he hurt years ago, Kira. Kira, who made a pact with her two best friends, doesn't want anything to do with Rich. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read love story.
I reviewed a copy of the story through NetGalley.

3.5 stars for me

This was my first read from this author and I enjoyed it. Kira and Rich's story had plenty of LOL moments and the cast of supporting characters were great. I would have liked to connect with the two lead characters a little more but overall it was a well paced read and I LOVED the female friendships in this one. Added to the story's richness.

This story had so many great parts, I loved the romance and friendship that showed faults and how to overcome them. The story had a small suspense plot line that made you wonder how they would work things out, and overall this story felt real and fiction at the same time. Kira and Rich had such a good romance, but I have to say I'm looking forward to the next books just as much

What a great story. I hope (which I’m sure she will.. or she better anyway) give us the other brothers stories too. Cade and Iris are something else.. lol. I liked them almost as much as Rich and Kira and it wasn’t even their book. It was entertaining and engaging. Definitely would recommend.

I have to say that I really enjoyed this book, it put a smile on my face. We start with three teenagers making a promise to never have a relationship with one of the King brothers ever again, regardless if they are rich or famous. They agree. Seven years later they are put to the test, never imagining that the King brothers are exactly that Rich and famous and still heartbreakingly gorgeous. And my friends when the King brothers come back to town is where the fun begins. I was a little scared when I started reading because Rich kept saying he messed up on her and my mind immediately thought of the worst and I was thinking "oh hell no" I wouldn't forgive him, but then when it was revealed, yes it was bad but not what I thought..These people were great..and I honestly can't wait for Cade and Iris's story!

Anyone But Rich
Penelope Bloom
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Funny, quirky and crazy. While I enjoyed most of this story, it was just to boring sometimes. Super successful King siblings left West Valley, their small town in North Carolina to start their own business in California, now 7 yrs later they’re returning home billionaires and are about to crash into town with all their snobbery… Babur for Rich Ling his business is just part of returning home, he has his sights on Kira Summerland.

Kira and her friends Miranda and Iris were all burnt by the King siblings and have an amusing pact yo never date or sleep with any of the Family, but now they’re back in town and the pact gets a little dirty.

Despite his relationship set up Rich has his eyes on Kira & he won’t stop to win her over and back into his life. But with horrible parents and friends their forever looks permanently doomed. All bets are off and let the best man win…