This is the first book I've read from the author, and I personally just couldn't connect with the main character very well. The premise of the story was interesting, but overall I found myself struggling to stay focused and keep interested.

Unfortunately, I ran out of time due to personal circumstances so was not able to read, really sorry for any inconvenience.

Thank you Netgalley for this free arc in return for an honest review.

Monica Murphy...an author I may be leaving in 2023. Her books seem to revolve around the 'freshly turned 18' trope but in an adult book. This gives me a huge Ick. This book follows Scarlett, a spoiled heiress, and Tate, a recovering ex band member. I absolutely hated Scarlett throughout this book and did not feel a single thing for either of these characters.

Also can we stop labelling books as 'erotica' when theres 1-2 spicy scences? BFFR

"Lonely for You Only" by Monica Murphy is a part of the Lancaster Prep series. Having read the second book out of order (oops) and not reading any of the other books in the series afterward, my experience with this installment wasn't as enjoyable as with the second book. While the writing style remained consistent, the plot failed to captivate me. It simply lacked the engagement I found in the previous book.

Overall, it's a decent read, especially if you're invested in the series. However, I wouldn't recommend going out of your way for this one.

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3⭐️

This book was just okay for me. This book follows the rich Scarlet Lancaster who has always lived in her parent’s shadow, and Tate Ramsey, a ex member of the hit band Five Car Pileup. After a scandal with Five Car Pileup Tate was left with no career for years, but when asked to perform at Scarlet’s 18th birthday party as a surprise from her father things change. This is a reformed playboy, fake dating romance. I personally felt like the book dragged on and both characters were toxic and annoying. Overall just an average book for me.

Favorite Quote:
“I wrote that for you, Scar. And I meant every word I said. I am lonely for only you.”

Special thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love Monica Murphy!! I was so excited to be approved for this ARC! Her One Week Girlfriend series got me back into reading way back when. She is so near and dear to my heart. I loved this story. It’s everything you love about Monica Murphy and her writing style.

will not be reviewing this book as i dont want to support the author because of siding with an oppressor in a colonial violent oppression

This book was a little cheesy, but a nice fast read. Felt like it was written by a 15 year old girl.

Scarlet might be the heiress daughter of Fitzgerald Lancaster, but she prefers to be in the background with a book in her hand than being center stage. On her 18th birthday her parents decide to throw her a lavish party and she is dressed to impress. When she learns that her dad hired one of her favorite singers, she is hoping for Harry Styles, but ended up with Tate Ramsey. The once boy band member hit rock bottom and is now clean, sober, and ready to try his luck at a solo career. What he wasn’t expecting when he agreed to sing at a birthday party, was a kiss that would alter both of their lives. What starts as something fake turns into so much more and when push comes to shove these two need to decide if saving face or the love that is blooming between them is more important.

I love Monica and the Lancaster world so much. Fitzgerald is not as known as his two older brothers, but this man still holds that last name the same way they do. Scarlet may like her books but once this girl starts to find her voice, I love seeing her stick up for herself. Tate is perfect for her as he might be working to restart his career, but his muse becomes the one person he was expecting to fall into his life. This book is a lot lighter than all of Monica’s other Lancaster books with less angst than we typically see, but it is a breath of fresh air to watch yet another Lancaster cousin find themselves and a love that they never expected.

Thank you, NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC of this book. The following opinion is my own.

DNF at 17%, I couldn´t get further in this book.

A young heiress of a rich Lancaster family and a long forgotten musician, who becomes again popular after their kiss? Thats how the story started. The problem, she is 18 and he is barely 21, but it is expressed as if the are super mature and experience feeling of almost 30 yo people who lived the life and have experienced it all.

The tension between the characters was also portrayed as too much, but they themselves looked insecure and immature at all at this age to have any feeling towards each other or any adequate attraction.

I unfortunately couldn´t continue the book as the actions of the characters and their feelings were not matched to their age group at all. It didn´t feel real, and only felt naive and childish.

Monica Murphy brings us to the more stable side of the Lancaster's. If that is possible! Scarlett Lancaster is having THE birthday party for her 21st. Her dad hires her favorite boy band singer from her teen years as surprise entertainment. Tate is looking for a comeback, and when a heated kiss between the two is caught on camera and and goes viral, Tate sees his chance. A song Tate writes about Scarlett hits the top of the charts, Tate gets his second chance from a record company that wants Scarlett by his side. Can the two of them keep the up appearances without falling for each other? #netgalley #monicamurphy #lancaster #lonelyforyouonly

Tate is a former boy bander, reformed bad boy, and now he has a chance to bring back his career thanks to his performance at Scarlett Lancasters 18th birthday party. What he doesn’t expect is the kiss he and Scarlett shared going viral.

There is some chemistry between Tate and Scarlett, they have some great banter, and its no hardship for them to fake a relationship for the public. I like that Scarlett is trying to find who she is and not just using her name and wealth to get it.

I struggled to connect with the characters and story. The pace was a little slow for me and I felt like it took longer than it should have for them to admit their feelings for each other. It wasn’t bad, just not for me.

If you’re looking for a fake relationship, rockstar, angsty, slow burn check this one out.

Ok Monica I see you with the fake dating troupe. I LOVED this. Plus the rockstar being the love interest that’s fun I love me some music Just like her other “Lancaster prep” novels they just pull you in and won’t let you go. I finished this book so quickly I hope there’s more books in this world

This is my third book by Monica Murphy and she has yet to disappoint. This is a story about redemption, and the struggles with relatability, respect and purpose in your life. It was good to get immersed in the Lancaster family again. A sweet love story about a couple you are rooting for the whole way through.

This just wasn't it for me. I usually enjoy the occasional celebrity romance trope, but this felt like a juvenile Harry Styles fan-fic wish fulfillment. There was zero chemistry between the couple, the characters felt like vapid, one-dimensional caricatures of people, and it all just felt very immature. I usually prefer my romance to have depth and complications and realistic scenarios, and this just didn't hit the mark for me. Maybe some other readers will connect with this, but even this light and easy read was difficult for me to make my way through.

Scarlett is an heiress to the Lancaster family, who feels like she is living in the shadow of her parents. She is a social media influencer and is having a 18th birthday party. She’s hopeful her dad got Harry Styles to perform but learn that her dad hired Tate, a former band member who has fallen off to perform.

This wasn’t my favorite, I did enjoy the back story of each character however there was no chemistry to be felt between Scarlett and Tate. The dialogue almost felt repetitive each chapter. This was a slowwwww burn, with feelings not really developing until around the 80% mark of the book. The 3rd act conflict happened at around the 90% mark of the book and was really rushed.

All in all this book was cute, and an easy read for the most part. 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and Black Stone Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review♥️

Quirky, sweet, and funny. This rockstar romance is cute.

Tate- a has-been boy band singer gets a second chance at his singing career after accepting a deal to perform at an eighteen year olds birthday. He had been changing his life to be a sober and mature musician to make up for his troubled past. He is honest and patient which is refreshing for a rockstar mmc. He pushes Scarlett but in the best way to keep her moving and not over shadowing her.

Scarlett- an heiress of a famous old money family. She has felt over shadowed by her families fame and wants to find her own way. She helps Tate in an extraordinary way and in helping him she finds love and confidence.

This book is sweet and I like the honesty with characters especially in Tate. My only let down was it did feel a bit rushed at the end but at the same time the build up took awhile. It was kind of an odd flow for me but honestly a good happy read.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC. The above review are my thoughts and opinions only.

Lonely for You Only, by Monica Murphy, is a quick easy romance novel. A rich girl, a past bad boy, a fake relationship goes viral, and then the real world happens. A lot of messed up relationships in this one.
Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

If you like slow burning storylines this one’s for you. And I mean SLOW. I had high hopes for this book and it was bust very bland for me. All the talk about Harry styles and OD in the first part of the book made me want to quit many times. I wish there was more going on in this book but very little action and lots of words. Unfortunately this wasn’t the book for me.


Thanks to netgally for an early copy!

Ah, a rockstar romance. Not typically my style but as I’ve enjoyed other books in this series and by this author, i decided to give it a try. It does exactly what miss Murphy always does- showcases rich families and shallow romances with champagne problems. I must say, I didn’t like this one quite as much as a million kisses, and it seems the story was lacking in chemistry. Unfortunately i had to dnf about halfway through, but don’t say I didn’t give it a fair shot.