I generally adore Kate Clayborn's writing, so I was a bit bummed that Georgie, All Along didn't work for me particularly well. The prose itself is lovely as always, but I didn't connect with Georgie at all. I found myself more interested in basically every other character. But even a middle of the road Clayborn is better than most contemporaries you're going to read, and I know plenty of people really loved this one. I'd probably recommend skipping it and starting with Love Lettering if you're new to Clayborn's work.

My oh my, was I OBSESSED with this book. Easily one of my top five reads of 2023.
I always enjoy Kate Clayborn but there was something so special about Georgie, All Along.
A young woman unsure of her future sets out on a quest to fulfill her childhood wish list, with the help of the town's former troublemaker who is now a withdrawn hermit. (A handsome hermit, mind you.)
Clayborn's writing is crisp and clear. She brings you sweeping into Georgie's world and mind, and what a pleasant place to be! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about her dreams and watching her discover her own purpose throughout the book.
The pacing, tone, and character building are all top notch.
I haven't even mentioned our love interest - Levi Fanning. One of those book characters you desperately wished walked the earth as a real man. Clayborn wrote such a beautiful counter balance to Georgie's optimism and go-getting attitude.
10/10 recommend!

Such an amazing book! I loved the heartfelt writing and how relatable these characters were! One of my favorite books of 2023!

Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn is an absolute delight from start to finish!
This refreshing and spicy read had me hooked from the first page, and I found myself wanting to devour it all in one sitting.
If I had had the time to in that moment, I would have!
With its witty humor, spice and a super engaging storyline, this book feels like it should be a rom-com classic.
I absolutely loved every moment of it!

Thankyou to author Kate Clayborn, Kensington Publishing and Netgalley for the wonderful opportunity to read this book.
Charlene 📚🌸🤗 @lastnownext

This was a cute, very easy to read small town romance featuring a grumpy/sunshine couple, both MCs trying to come to terms with their past and what they want their lives to be going forward, and Hank, the very very good rescue pit bull. I love positive pit bull representation in media, and I love that Kate Clayborn included this. I also appreciated the significance and strength of female friendships shown here.

I really enjoyed this book! Although I am a little late with this review, it should definitely be on your books “to be read” list!
Levi and Georgie are great characters!

Georgie is real and relatable, and it includes some EXCELLENT spicy scenes. Heartfelt and captivating.

Thank you to netgalley for providing an e-galley for review. Georgie has lost her job as a personal assistant because her client has decided to change careers. Levi is the boy with the past who has come back home to make a new story for himself. Georgie's high school crush was Levi's younger brother and through a series of challenges that her younger self had written, Georgie and Levi discover that people do change, life is completely unexpected and everything does work out just the way it's supposed to.

I think this book was a case of me just reading it at the wrong time. It pulled me in at the beginning, but it started to feel pretty slow in the middle, and I had to make myself keep going. I did like Georgie as a character, but it ended up just being OK to me.

It's been a really long time since I read this book and I hope to be better about reviewing books in the future but I know I really enjoyed this book and I have given it 5 stars on Goodreads. I also received a physical copy for my birthday one year.

A classic, upbeat, bighearted romance that reminds us, going home is how you'll find your way. Love!

Georgie, All Along
By Kate Clayborn
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Newly unemployed Georgie returns to her hometown to housesit for her parents with plans to rediscover her purpose and recreate some magic from her teenage years..only to find that Georgie's parents already had someone else lined up for the house-sitting job: Levi, the local "bad boy" and brother of her high school crush. What follows is a sweet story of friendship, self-acceptance and small town adventure (in the form of a decade-old high school bucket list), along with some grumpy/sunshine romance 😍 I loved the dual POV here-sometimes when books have multiple perspectives, there's one I prefer reading, and I rush to get back to their chapters. But with this book, I was equally invested in both characters and couldn't put the book down! Definitely recommend this one for a feel-good romance!

Georgie, All Along is the third Kate Clayborn book I’ve read, and although they’ve all been enjoyable, this one is my new favorite. I started out reading an older digital ARC from my NetGalley shelf and then switched to audio version. After hearing Alex Kydd narrate for Levi, I didn’t go back to print! This was such a gentle, cozy, feel good romance. I loved Georgie and Levi’s story. Together they explored who they were as adults while reconciling the past, falling in love on the journey. I appreciated how Clayborn also made this a story about family, friendship, healing and Hank the dog! Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington for the digital ARC. Definitely looking forward to Clayborn’s upcoming book!

I wasn't able to read this book because life has been extremely busy, so I will rate this 5 stars to compensate. The blurb looked very promising though, and I will read this when I get the chance and I will edit my review

This reads to me like a steamy YA which just unfortunately isn't my vibe. Kind of cute in some parts but just didn't hit.

Okay, first of all, I HIGHLY recommend the audiobook! Standing ovation to the narrators Amelie Griffin and Alex Kydd, who were absolutely fantastic! They really brought the characters to life! (And Alex Kydd, how DARE you make me fall in love with Levi's character with that voice of yours!)

I love this book, the characters really jumped off the page (or out of the speakers), but I'm confused as to why the book is titled after Georgie when the real story is with Levi, and how he was treated his whole life and how it affected him, and how Georgie helped him turn it around.

If it isn't obvious yet, I'm firmly on Team Levi, and I didn't really understand the big fight they had towards the end, because from my point of view, Levi was upset (and understandably so), and Georgie somehow turned it around so it was "all about her" as usual. *eye roll*

This was the first book I've read by Kate Clayborn, and I will definitely be reading more of her work!

This was a very cute read, by a new to me author. I will be happy to read more of Kate Clayborn's work in the future

I love the grumpy x sunshine trope, it gets me every time. Chuck in a dog like Hank, and I'm super happy

It was a little slow at times, but the pay off was worth it

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

Wonderful book, recommend it.

Loved every moment of this book and found myself rooting for Georgie right from the start. A funny checklist style romance with a bit of spicy too.

Occasionally, I like to read a good romance, and Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn fits the bill. Having read Ms. Clayborn’s prior novel, Love at First, I knew I was in for a treat.

After she becomes unemployed when her boss retires, Georgie Mulcahy returns to her hometown to assess her options and lend support to her best friend, Bel, who is nearing the end of her pregnancy. When Georgie discovers an old journal with its “bucket list” of adventures, it is Bel who encourages her to engage in these experiences. But when she arrives at her vacationing parents’ home, she is startled to find that they have invited one of the locals, Levi Fanning, to house sit while he is renovating his place. Levi, it turns out is the older brother of Georgie’s high school crush and was the resident bad boy back in the day. It also turns out that, despite being very different in most aspects (she is sweet and loyal, but insecure; he is confident in his work, but withdrawn from his family), Georgie and Levi cannot deny the sparks between them. What follows is a charming, almost lyrical, relationship that embodies the essence of a budding romance.

While there is nothing particularly unique about the plot line of this novel, Ms. Clayborn’s captivating writing and masterful handling of the emotional turmoil of both Georgie and Levi make this book special. Georgie is ever so relatable and Levi, although grumpy at times, is a loveable teddy bear. Even the supporting cast are great. Bel is one friend everyone should have. And Levi’s dog, Hank, is adorable.

If you are looking for a feel-good romance novel, look no further. Georgie, All Along delivers that . . . and then some.

Note: I received an ARC of Georgie All Along from NetGalley and Kensington Books. The above is my honest review.