3 stars!

Just Between Us centers around Ellie Bates, a building manager who desperately wants her parents’ approval, and Photographer Camden Lane who becomes a resident in the building Ellie manages. Dating (or fraternizing at all with) residents is against the rules, but the two can’t help but be drawn to one another and grow closer and closer despite their best efforts.

This was a cute and fast read. It had a very cozy vibe. There was however a lot of back and forth with Ellie deciding if she wanted to prioritize her job or her relationship with Cam, which got a little tedious to read. The main conflict is the contentious relationship Ellie has with her parents, particularly her mother, and the resolution to it wasn’t too satisfying in my opinion. It’s still a good read if you’re looking for something quick and light!

Read if you like:

-Forbidden romance
-Cinnamon roll mc
-Dual pov
-Nursing someone back to health from a cold
-Fluff
-Clean romance
-happy ending

This book was alright for me. I loved Cam and Ellie. You could tell how much he really cared for her. I’m not going say I know what it’s like to have that type of relationship with my parents where I feel like they don’t care about me and who I really am. I can understand why Ellie would want to do all she could to just be accepted by them but gosh, at what expense? I’m glad she had support in the end to help her be brave and step away but I feel like it didn’t need to happen at the very end of the book. I wanted more of Camden and Ellie.

This was a sweet and cozy rom-com that was just what I needed to get me out of my reading slump! I loved Wright's writing style and wow - the descriptions used were top-notch. Cam is the absolute ideal book boyfriend and I loved reading about him and his family. Ellie, not so much. Her mom sucked and I don't like how it was all just swept under the rug instead of being dealt with.

I have also found a new favorite trope - forbidden love. This was a closed door romance with hardly any spice but I still binged the book in one day.

This is considered the second book in a series but you don't have to read the first one before picking this one up. I may have to pick up a physical copy of this book just for the cute cover!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!

Overall this was really cute and sweet - Ellie and Cam are just adorable and as humans I really loved them. However the conflict felt like it was trying to be super high stakes when it didn’t feel that way to me as a reader. I wish the conflict was more focused on her relationship with her parents, instead of on the semantics of their rules at work. But it was a cute, easy read and I really loved the characters!

Ellie Bates is terrified that her parents will discover that she kissed Camden Lane and can’t stop thinking about him. This shouldn’t be a big issue, but he now lives in her complex, which she managers for her parents. They have threatened to fire her if she breaks any more rules. Camden Lane can’t get Ellie out of his head. The more time they spend together, the harder it is for him to leave but he realises that Ellie has to work through the issues she has with her parents.
This was such a sweet romance but with the hint of a forbidden nature, it definitely kept me wondering, how it would work out. There is plenty of family drama, but I loved the support of Ellie’s two brothers. Their regular get-togethers and how they work together to deflect the parents’ ire, was very witty.
This is a series that I am looking forward to following.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I read this book as an ARC and are giving my honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author for the opportunity.

I enjoyed this read. I was drawn to it with the cute cartoon drawn covered and just screamed fall romance- and it delivered. Both characters were relatable. Ellie having controlling parents that never seemed to give her the approval that she sought after and we had the opportunity to ‘watch’ her be able to grow to defend herself. With Cam, he was on a journey to find himself and what he really wanted to do with his life- I think everyone can relate to that. Overall, this forbidden romance was a fun read. I’d recommend it to my friends and fellow readers.

Recommended for romance readers looking for books with fall vibes, forbidden love trope, and swoony love interest!

I adore this sweet love story - the short chapters, good pacing and beautiful writing style makes this book so hard to put down!

I love the characters, they’re well developed – both main and secondary ones like Ellie’s brothers, the tenants, Cam’s best friend and sister.
I adore Cam’s character (our MMC). He is a sweet and caring person towards his loved ones. I love his passion in photography.
While Ellie (Our FMC) has a hard time accepting her feelings because of the rules from the company she was working for and the pressure from her parents. But I really like how she grows throughout the story and finally realize her priorities. Although I wish the things with her parents was resolved in a better way.

I love how Ellie and Cam’s relationship develop as the story progress, sure it was a bit frustrating at the beginning and it gets slightly repetitive.
But, their sweet moments together are my favorites. I can’t stop smiling and can't help but root for their happy endings!

Overall, this is an adorable and sweet romance read, perfect to be read during fall season. It’s light, enjoyable and entertaining as well.
I’m really looking forward for the next book in this series!

I received this review copy for free through Netgalley, I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the Wink Road Press and the author.

3.5*
This is such a cozy read, and once I picked it up I could not put it down!
As someone who is in their late 20s, I have never and probably will never not look for my parents approval ( well my mom). A lot of that is cultural, but also its how its always been. Its so nice to see a character deal with the same issues of doing something for yourself versus doing something for your parents.
I do wish ellie would have been more open with her friends, that and I wish she there was more resolution with her parents. Because the way they treated her??? I get fighting for approval all the time, but god they were so unlikable and just mean.

the saving grace of this book was cam! WHAT A MAN!!! He is just so sweet, and how much he loves ellie really showed through his actions and all the things he remembered about her ( the honey in the tea??) A WHOLE MAN

Tropes:
forced proximity
forbidden romance


Also warning this is a slow burn (I dont like it, but lately I have??? or maybe I am actually reading GOOD slow burn??)

This book was so cute! I was swooning from the first chapter. All the conflicts in the book were very real, and similar things I’ve Walt with IRL. great sophomore novel my Madison!

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review

This book was such a pleasant surprise. Not only did the characters feel real and dynamic, but they were so honest with their feelings on page. I have a hard time picturing things I read, but it was so easy when reading this book. I love when he falls first, and that happened here. Also, have to shout out how beautiful the cover is. This book is perfect for fall!

ASTOUNDING
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

I was completely hooked up to this book from the first line. The first chapter starts in a music concert and with a breathtaking kiss. I really don't know what to ask more in a romance book.

CAMDEN - The Male Character is someone for whom I would get on my knees. Damn... He's so amazing enough to add honey to her tea as she finds it bitter. He's someone who knows how to stand for his girl. The way he goes calling her Daisy. Awe! My heart was lost to him. I loved the part how he bought her soup every single day when she was suffering with a flu.

ELLIE - The Female Character definitely can't stop herself from falling for Cam. I'm glad she quit her job and came to Cam.

They both would just make everyone jealous on them for not having such a great love story.

Tropes:-
Forbidden Love
Rom-Com
Slow burn
Caring Hero
Admirable Heroine

My first book from this Author and I'm so glad I got a chance to know and read the book. By the time I wait for her next book I'm planning to meet Lo and Wes who got my attention in this book as well. (Lo - I just wouldn't forget the Truth and Dare came) Well... You wanna know what all the dares were? Just read the book and I'm sure you won't regret it.😊 (KISS THE PERSON WHO DARED YOU)

Thank you @netgalley and @authormadisonwright
For giving this lovely book as an ARC. I completely lost my heart to Camden.

Thanks netgalley for providing me with the arc in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, this book was one of the best book that I got the opportunity to arc read. It was funny , witty, and cute and everything I needed to get myself out of the reading slump. The male lead, Camden is such a perfect book boyfriend. Ellie is such a beautifully written character with whom you could easily resonate. And they are literally made for each other in every way.
The book did give me such a cozy vibe.

Ellie and Camden meet at a concert and it turns out Cam is moving into an apartment where Ellie manages her parents property. Ellie has strict parents who she strives to get approval from, so despite her feelings and attraction for Cam, she tries to stay away from him. They both can’t help how they feel about it each other and end up dating when though he wasn’t going to be in town for long and they had to hide their relationship from her parents.

I first want to say there were cute moments in the book that had a lot of potential. Camden was very sweet, and I initially felt very bad for Ellie when we first met her parents - her mother was awful and was straight up emotionally abusing her daughter, and her dad was no better for just letting his wife treat their daughter that way. I also liked the side characters - Ethel was a hoot, and Sadie was someone I really would’ve liked to see more of.

That being said, I really struggled to read this, and almost DNF’d around 70% but decided to just skim the rest. It was just not my cup of tea. I felt no chemistry between Ellie and Camden so when they started professing their feelings for each other so soon, I was personally turned off. It felt unearned and waaaay too soon for the way they were talking about not wanting to lose each other. There wasn’t really any build up to it besides them having this back and forth between whether or not they could date. The lack of communication between them was also frustrating.

I think another reason this wasn’t for me is because there wasn’t really anything going on plot wise. The big reason why Ellie and Cam couldn’t date was because of her parents being strict about her being unprofessional with residents but when resolved it just fell flat for me.

This also wasn’t for me simply because this was a clean romance and I prefer my romance novels to be open door and on the steamier side.

Thank you to Netgalley and Xpresso Book Tours for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Really really liked this story. must read and go and get it today. Enjoyed all the banter and the chemistry. read it today.

This was light and quick read, yet, unfortunately, not for me. I couldn't connect with the main character, Ellie, I couldn't understand why she is working so hard to get the approval of her parents, who treated her really shitty and no one cared about that, why is she isolating herself from her friends by not sharing hėr problems, why she needs the job so bad, when it makes her so unhappy and lonely. Characters felt a bit shallow, situations forced and unrealistic, and the neverending push-and-pull between Ellie and Cam got old very soon. I hope the book will find its readers.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

A cute story that was unfortunately nothing special for me.

The beginning was immediately insta-lovey, the main female character was too 'quirky' and 'not like other girls', and the plot was a bit boring for me.

If you're looking for a low-stakes romance with fall vibes then check this one out.

4/5 ⭐️
1/5 🌶️

I received this as an eARC through NetGalley.


🍂 this was a very sweet, clean read. I initially thought it was closed romance with allusions to intimate scenes, so it did take me by surprise that it’s very clean. Just a few kisses here and there and a very slow burn with both main characters pining over each other
🍂 it’s a quick read once you get through introductions and such, but I do wish there was more! Felt a little rushed in the last 25% of the book. But overall it was super nice to read
🍂great fall book and will get you in the mood for some soup and very sweet tea!
🍂I originally wanted to read this because it’s based in Nashville, TN where I’m currently residing. I absolutely LOVED the bits and pieces that were incorporated that made me remember why I love living in this city so much. (Definitely loved the bit where they go to Love Circle 😉)
🍂 it seemed to have the miscommunication trope in the beginning and I was getting a tad annoyed that the FMC wasn’t telling her close friend and MMC the truth. That’s why I do think it went too fast in the end when that’s when it was all revealed!

If you like clean romance with fluffy bits and focused more on the main character’s plot/arc then this book is for you! ❤️🍂

- Forbidden romance
- Family drama
- Small town vibes

I thought this book was adorable. The FMC is quirky and so much fun. She is a people pleaser, who is constantly trying to try and prove herself to her parents/bosses. Cam, MMC, is new to town to see friends and try to reconnect with himself. I love their meet-cute! I think the characters personality and banter was very cute. Their friends add a lot to the story. I am already ready for a whole book focused on Ellie’s brothers!! I will say the plot felt a little forced. I found it hard to connect to Ellie’s family issues. Overall a fun/fast read.

Thank you to netgalley and Madison Wright for an arc of this book!

This was such cute and sweet read! Both of the MC’s are genuinely nice people and you really are rooting for them to get together.

I liked how real Ellie was; she’s very down on her luck and just wants to please everyone, but doesn’t know how to when she’s almost fired for being friendly with the residents living at her apartment complex. Although I wanted to just shake her at parts, I love her character arc in this and where she ends up and I just hope she keeps finding things that work for her.

Cam is of course dreamy and near enough perfect, but not that it’s so in your face that you think he’s too good to be true. He also is wandering a bit in life and doesn’t know what’s going to happen and then Ellie enters his life like a whirlwind! All the little ways they start integrating each other into their lives was just so well done and I was fully on board.

Although it could be classed as predictable I still thoroughly enjoyed this and would recommend it to anyone who wants a swoon worthy romance!

Thank you to Netgalley and Xpresso for the arc!

3 stars
This was a sweet forbidden love story, I really liked the love interest and how patient he was with ellie.
That epilogue ending? The CUTEST.
The plot and the characters were great, this trope is just one that I struggle with sometimes, but in this case I feel like it was done well.
If you enjoy fluffy forbidden romances, I definitely recommend!
Thank you again to Netgalley and Xpresso for the arc!