Meant for Me is told from the perspective of our MC, Addie, and the timeline jumps between years in her life, so the reader slowly gets pieces of her story. It begins with Addie struggling to cope with the loss of her sister, and she finds herself very far from her home and her real-world responsibilities. Luckily for Addie, she's taken under the wing of a very kind family who helps her heal and find herself again.

This is a romance book, but that was the one aspect that I didn't like. The MMC, Zac, helps Addie learn to move past some of the craziness from her past which is so sweet and swoony in theory. But it came across as him being more of her therapist and less of a love interest for some reason. Despite there being some very sweet, cutesy declarations of feelings, the chemistry between the two characters felt forced most of the time, and I just didn't like them together.

However! I still found this highly entertaining. The other relationships that Addie has (with Margo, Willa, Raine, her sister's friends) were all so wholesome and heartwarming to read about. I loved that the book jumped between different times in Addie's life so we got to see the sisterly bond between she and Margo and why they were so close. It made me really able to empathize with Addie, to see just how big of a loss it is when Margo dies. The drama and "big reveals" that kept getting dropped made it feel so unrealistic and ridiculous like I was watching a soap opera unfold but it made for a wild ride! Thank you to Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

The chemistry between the two main characters is skillfully portrayed, evoking a strong sense of romance. The idyllic ranch setting of the small town adds to the charm of this story. Additionally, the unforgettable male lead character exudes an undeniable charm, making this novel captivating from beginning to end.

Meant for Me wasn't meant for me 😆 The pacing of the book felt inconsistent. As a result, I didn't feel motivated to see what happened next with the characters. Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Books for the ARC.

this book made me feel so many emotions, I read it within a single day. I adored the story & the characters. if you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh at times but cry so hard you stare at your wall… this is it.

I could tell by the cover of this book that I was putting my emotions on the line and I haven’t done that in a while so I thought why not?
Sometimes you have to run away to find yourself
Reeling from the sudden loss of her older sister—her only family— Addie May flees Los Angeles without a plan or a destination, and ends up in Georgetown, Texas.
I quickly was in my feelings with even readying the synopsis. To imagine that kind of pain of losing a sister/mother figure all of sudden would absolute destroy anyone. Running away is such basic instinct that we could all relate to.
Without knowing what's on the horizon, Addie must find the strength to move towards her dreams.
Because healing happens when you let love in, and life happens when you start living it.
That journey to healing always begins in love.
Overall this vibe of the book was about loss and the journey to recovering from that loss.
I can honestly say that this book had me in my feelings a lot throughout my reading. Addie’s loss of her sister/mom figure absolutely gutted me and her journey of running away to recover resonated with me. Cause sometimes we run away until we are strong enough to face what forced us to break. Her love story for sure had its moments where I was rolling my eyes, especially with sex scenes I didn’t really care to read. But the ending for sure brought me back to focus on this book. A cute little ending that left me satisfied.
Overall a 4 star read.
Emotional, gut wrenching, hopeful and just a rollercoaster.
I would recommend it for sure.

Thanks to the folks at NetGalley for a ARC of this book. My review is a honest reflection of my feelings towards this booI.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Group for the ARC of this title. I have mixed feelings about this book. Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I felt like too many tropes were thrown into one book. We've and orphan who experiencs death of a loved one, surrogacy, adoption, secret pregnancy, city girl goes to the country and more. I enjoyed the romance and I feel like overall it was a good read but the drama was a bit much on my opinion. Thank you for the opportunity to read it!

i love a good wattpad romance and this was definitely it! i liked the writing and characters and it was honestly just fun

I loved this book! I devoured it in only a few sittings and wish there was more to read. The story line was paced very well and the characters were easy to love!

I loved this book. It was easy to read, and there was a turn of events every few chapters. It was written well, and definitely set up perfectly. I’m going to recommend this book to everyone I know!

☽𝔹𝕆𝕆𝕂 ℝ𝔼𝕍𝕀𝔼𝕎☾

3.75/5 ⭐
2/5 🌶️

I'm quite sure I gave the lowest rating in this book, which saddens me, yet I always want my ratings to be honest and courteous.
The novel hooked me from the beginning. The descriptions were pleasant and thorough. The author definitely has a writing style that resonated with me, and one of my traits is that when I read writing that connects with me, it inspires me to improve my own writing. That is exactly how I felt after reading this book.

The narrative is compelling and genuinely emotional, and I appreciated how the information wasn't simply thrown at us; instead, it was shown through various chapters that enabled us to experience the past, allowing us to adore the female protagonist's sister and feel terrible loss when she died.

This protagonist's struggle is so well written that I believe anybody could feel it, regardless of whether they had ever experienced grief.
I liked the interactions between the characters, and all of the secondary characters were interesting. I couldn't wait to meet them all, especially when the male character appeared.

While I have no complaints regarding the characters or the writing style, what caused me to give this work a lower grade was, without a doubt, the last chapters.

While I thought the first half of the book and even the middle were terrific, I thought the ending was hurried. There were two or three skips shortly before the major characters ended together, giving me a sense that there was a lack of better communication and that additional pages were required. Those temporal hops in the middle of a crucial topic were just not for me.

Another factor is that I usually favour dual points of view. I had no idea this one didn't have a dual POV, but I was okay with it until the female and male protagonists' connection grew closer. However, as I got to the end notes, I learned that this novel had previously been posted on Wattpad and that it included Zac's POV.

I would've liked to hear Zac's point of view as well, since I didn't feel as if I knew him completely.

Well-written chemistry between the two main characters, great small town ranch vibes, and a swoony male lead- this had me hooked from start to finish!

i am still blown away by this story. i truly haven’t stopped thinking about it since i finished it.

it was so real, raw, & captivating. it took me on such an emotional roller coaster. i read it in a day because i just got lost in the pages, THIS is what i love about reading 🥹

Tay’s writing has a way of fully immersing you into the story & I’ve talked about this with her books before! this is one my most anticipated releases for the beginning of 2024 & i feel so incredibly lucky to have been able to read it early. this hit so hard.

Meant for me


I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. If I could, I would’ve read it in one sitting.
I would recommend checking for tw before diving in.

From start to finish, this book was the most WHOLESOME read. I cried, I laughed, I swooned.

This story follows Addie’s life after immense tragedies as she experiences grief, new life experiences, and love all while learning to heal herself. I love that the author showed that ultimately, it’s within yourself to heal and not the expectations of others to heal you. My heart absolutely shattered for Addie and all she went through. Her strength is unmatched. I wish I could hug her.

Zac. Truly a character who will go down as one of my most adored fictional men of all time. My heart did leaps for this man. He is everything. And why is it that i suddenly want to be called “ma’am?” 😂🫠

I absolutely adored all the characters in this book. It all felt so real, so relatable, and so validating.

Hands down, one of my favorite reads. It was absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful all in one.

I cannot wait to have a copy of this physical book. I already know I’ll be re-reading it right away.

Thank you Netgalley and Tay Marley for allowing me this ARC. Congratulations on the adult debut! Excited to read more from this author.

Well this book did an emotional number on me. This was such a well written book from an author I am so glad I have discovered. A book that navigated dealing with grief beautifully. Small town vibes as well... just an hidden gem of a book. I hope this gets the hype it deserves upon release in Feb 2024

Ugh, what a tear-jerker - this one ripped my heart out multiple times and stomped on it! Addie experienced way more than most people should at her age. While the chemistry between her and Zac was well-written, I wish we learned more about them...I would have loved more of his journal entries! Some parts lagged a bit, but overall it was a quick and enjoyable read - her writing style and topics remind me a lot of Colleen Hoover! Thanks for the ARC in exchange for my review!

📖 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚 𝙗𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙮

Addie May is stumbling through her life after the sudden loss of her sister. When she fleas her home and heads to Texas, she finds herself taken in by a family who owns a farm. While trying to work through her grief and trauma, she becomes friends with Zac. Through glimpses of her past we learn of Addie’s life before coming to Texas. Zac and his family help her begin to heal old wounds and find love along the way. Soon Addie realizes that maybe, she was meant to end up there all along.

This book broke my heart at least 2 times while reading. Addie had gone through so much at such a young age and was still trying to recover from it years later. More than once something happened that I didn’t see coming! There were several heartwarming scenes with Willa, the step daughter of Zac’s sister. Willa was probably the best character in the whole book! Protect Willa at all costs!
I loved how this book talked about life after loss, the benefits of therapy, and healing yourself without expecting another person to heal you.

There was quite a bit of chemistry between Zac and Addie but I felt like there could have been a better development of their relationship. It was nice to get Zac’s POV through some of his journal entries. The spice was minimal but still nice! Spice level: 2🌶️

Tropes: small town romance, grief, life after loss, dual time line, infertility, traumatic loss, therapy

🩶Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of Meant for Me in exchange for my honest review! This book will be available to read on February 13, 2024!

All I can say is WOW!!

I absolutely adored this book, from the first page I was hooked, and I’m so thankful I got the chance to read it. (Even though it had me sobbing in places)

Meant for me follows the journey of Addie May who struggles through grief, adulthood and motherhood, set in the beautiful countryside in Georgetown Texas. Following Addies story of overcoming her grief and finding herself and love along the way was so sweet to follow and really pulled at the heartstrings.

I loved the scene building, the character building and the plot was fantastic, the characters were so easy to fall inlove with, I especially adored Willa and her character throughout the book, she was absolutely adorable!

I overall loved everything about this book from the writing style to the whole plot line, and it 100% deserves the five stars.

I want to start off saying thank you for letting me read this advance copy of Meant For Me. I have had this copy for several weeks now and unfortunately it has not been able to hole my interest. I have finished 25% of the book, just finished chapter 8 and am calling it quits. The pace of the story is just not for me. It just keeps dragging on and on. I feel like I’ve gotten very little from the first part of the book.

I don't even know where to begin with a review for this book.

Tay Marley truly takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster with her small town romance book. This book is very much suited for adults and has such an unsuspecting cover that I was not expecting the spicy scenes to be so spicy. I felt truly sad for our girl Addie, and I also felt really happy for her and Zac. There were also times where Milo was not my favourite character, I hated Zac for a bit, and my feelings for Raine never changed. I want to read this again for the first time, and I so badly want to experience all the emotions I had felt.

This book is so different from others I have read before. The characters had an immediate connection but it is done in such a way that is less cringeworthy than other reads. One of the main reasons why this book is so different is with romance books they are normally predictable and have overly cheesy lines, but this left me unable to predict anything that would happen. It all unfolded in front of you without any hint of what could happen, and that is why I love it so much.

There are some spelling errors I noticed in this book but that can easily be fixed and is not a major issue at all. I have no complaints about the writing style, the characters, the plot, or anything else negative to say about Meant for Me.

In other words, I guess you can say this book was Meant For me, and I'm so grateful for an opportunity to read this book.

Oh my goodness this book reminded me of a Colleen Hoover novel and I was HERE for it! It had me glued to my tablet!