Cute story. A definite opposites attract story!

Britt Branch is a successful artist with her own YouTube channel featuring art lessons. She suffers from severe social anxiety, so anything that involves crowds is a no-go for her. When her best friend asks her to be her maid of honor, she knows that its time to make some changes.

Hunter Pickett has used his good looks to his advantage to barely get by in school and with girls. Coming from a wealthy family that always covers up his mistakes doesn't hurt either. But after his last arrest, his parents cut off all communication with him and he ended up doing a some time in prison. He got completely sober in the process and has been clean for 2 years now and hasn't seen or heard from his parents since.

He works at a warehouse and accidentally stumbles across Britt's channel while on a break at work. He starts following her and decides to contact her for information about art. When he runs into her at the art store she recommended, he can't help himself; he likes her. So he asks her for lessons.

Britt agrees to help him in exchange for his help with dealing with her anxiety. Within weeks she has built up some self confidence in herself. They begin to date as well.

But Hunter is holding back secrets from her about his past. And when she accidentally finds out in the worst way, she shuts herself off from the world even worse than before.

A good read!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for providing me the opportunity to review an early copy of this novel. All of the thoughts and the opinions expressed are my own.

Britt Branch is an artist with social anxiety and a successful youtube channel where she teaches art lessons. Changes are happening in Britt’s life causing her to realize that she has to make some changes. Once change that has come about is the return of her dad into her life.

Hottie Hunter Picket has always had model worthy looks but because he was always different this leads him down a path of self destruction; smoking, drinking and drugs. He is the third son of a set of wealthy parents . He has now done jail time, got hooked up with a church and is in his 3rd year of sobriety. He has a full time job working at a factory. However, he is not sleeping and one night while scrolling he finds Brit’s channel and begins to watch, which leads to him sleeping better. Eventually they exchange messages and then eventually they find out they are in the same place and then meet accidentally. And the story goes from there.

I enjoyed this book but many of the characters aggravated me. Most of them needed to learn to communicate. Most of the problems these characters faced could be solved with one upfront early on honest conversation. These giant hot messes of communication drama tend to get on my nerves a tad bit.

This book was definitely not heavy on the faith. Church was mentioned a few times but it did not seem to be a top priority for all of the characters. Both characters that were struggling with addiction did have a faith they were building on. Some of Britt’s social anxiety might have been dealt with better with some prayer,

I would recommend this book to people looking for a sweet book that deals with some hard issues. However, if the lack of communication trope gets on your nerves this one might not be for you. Overall, I would give this book 3 ½ stars but rounded up to four stars for goodreads.
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Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction | Thomas Nelson for the early advance copy of this book. I really enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. I loved all the characters and the growth of the characters. I would definitely recommend this book.

I really enjoyed this book. As a person who suffers from social anxiety, I appreciated how it was portrayed in this book. Britt wasn't seen as less than just because she struggled with this condition. Hunter really seemed genuine in his journey to help her.

So Into You is a touching, complex story with light and heavy moments and interesting, likable characters dealing with issues in their life. Britt, a twenty-eight-year-old living with her mom. as the two have for twenty years since the parents divorced, is socially challenged and makes her living as a youtuber teaching art. Amy, her mom is a teacher, still angry at her ex-husband Daniel. So, when Daniel contacts Britt through her blog after being away for all those years, she doesn't tell her mom. Hunter Pickett found Britt's video and became a fan and even decided to try a one of her art projects after contacting her through her blog. Daniel still loves Amy and would like a second chance with her, but she doesn't know he is back in town. They are all keeping secrets to themselves out of fear. One event will bring everything out into the open. What a mess that turns into be. This one is great read that pulled me in until the end.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review, and these are my thoughts.

This is the first book ever that I didn't finish because the writing just wasn't for me. I couldn't get past the 10% mark of the book.

I went into this story a little blind, but I was pleasantly surprised. Although it deals with some heavy topics, the author does a great job of writing the situations in an upbeat positive way.
This is a great world building story about a young woman, Britt, who deals with extreme social anxiety. She is doing the best she can to cope with her anxiety. She was a talented social media influencer with her art. Her relationship with her father was a positive influence in her life, unfortunately I thought her mother was hampering her progress. So it was a pleasant surprise when Hunter came into the picture. I loved their connection, their positive outlook, and the ability to progress together. When the drama and climax happens, i was on the edge of my seat. Obviously people are emotionally hurt, but I thought the gentle persistence and working together to forgive and rebuild was enlightening. The romance is slow build and sweet. Hunter’s progress and personal growth is so inspirational. Starting at a young age with drugs and alcohol, Hunter unfortunately hits rock bottom, which is what usually has to happen. He has rebounded wonderfully and is a strength for those around him. The family dynamics on both Britt and Hunter’s side is so important to the story. I also have to mention Maude she was perfection. Overall, I thought this was a wonderful story, very meaningful and charming. There were a few times where I felt confused who the side characters were, but that could just be my brain. I really appreciate an author that chooses to write clean romance and no foul language stories. There was the slightest hint of religion mention, but I would not say it is religious. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book has a good pace to it that makes you want to keep reading. Britt was an interesting character. The fact that she could do online videos while having extreme social anxiety is remarkable. I liked Hunter a lot. He was willing to step out of his comfort zone. I liked Daniel and his boss. They were great examples of grace and redemption. Amy was not my favorite. She was extremely overprotective and angry. It was a little harder for me to read the sections about her.

The fact that everyone was keeping so many secrets was a bit unbelievable and you could see it all coming to a head at a most inopportune time. The responses there were a little extreme which is why I gave it four instead of five stars. Still I appreciated the theme of second chances and not being forever hampered by your own past mistakes.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I laughed. I cried. And I loved every minute of reading this book. It features Britt, a talented artist whose crippling social anxiety has held her back since she can remember, and Hunter, an extremely handsome young man who never felt like he could measure up to his wealthy family’s standard of perfection. Hunter coasted through his teen years on charm and alcohol until he eventually wound up serving time for his misdeeds and lost his family relationships. This unlikely pair met online and their love story was so sweet and so emotional. I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend! I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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This is a beautifully written story that makes you feel right alongside the characters. Britt is an artist with a YouTube channel but she has severe social anxiety. Hunter is a good looking guy but he overcome many hurdles in his life. He catches one of Britt’s videos and decides to take a chance and reaches out to her. Can two totally different people find something in common?
If you like sweet, Christian romances, this story is for you. Many thanks to the author, Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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READ THIS BOOK IF YOU LIKE…
Opposites attract
Secrets
Slow burn romance

I went into this book somewhat blind, and I honestly enjoyed reading it. The main thing I did not like was the multiple POVS. I did not know this book would have four POVS. I feel neutral about Britt and Hunter. Their romance really didn’t do much for me, but at the same time this is a clean and Christian romance. It’s okay not to have spice but I felt as if the spark wasn’t there for them. I also did not really care for Britt’s Mom. On the other hand I really liked how the author went about talking about social anxiety and recovering addiction and alcoholism. I’ve seen some people say it was mentioned too much, but I was okay with the mentions. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who is not into spice. Hopefully, they would enjoy. This is my first book from this author. Thank you Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

So Into You is a well written and entertaining romance. I throughly enjoyed the plot and the character dynamics. I recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Britt and Hunter are opposites but they are faced with if they will be honest with each other and then build a relationship or not. Hunter loves to live his life by playing sports and his good looks help him a lot in life . While Birtt is more of a homebody and enjoys spending time alone.

This book was full of emotion. I enjoy the story like between the two characters and even the parents of Britt. It makes you think and look at your own story. Thanks for the advanced copy from NetGalley and publisher.

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is a delightful book with relatable characters.

I really enjoyed the development of Britt and Hunter's relationship and how Brittany's social struggles and Hunter's past issues were combined into their relationship.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, it did not disappoint.

Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely voluntary and my own.

A beautifully written romance tackling some complex issues with great insight and sensitivity. The characters are relatable, the storyline is engaging and it was hard to put down! More than your average romance novel and one I’d highly recommend. It’s safe to say I loved it and will be looking out for more by this author.

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller was an absolutely delightful book.
This book has likable and relatable characters that will find their way into the reader’s heart.
This book has everything a sweet romance should: great characters; a wonderful setting; and a storyline that held my interest.

I was given the privilege to read “So Into You” by Kathleen Fuller before it actually releases for publication tomorrow (Dec 3). Overall, it’s a great story. I enjoyed the chemistry and relationship between Hunter and Britt.

One of the reviews I read, after reading the book, commented about the other characters and sideline stories that run along with the main one being unneeded. I actually disagree. I think seeing Britt’s parents deal with their issues as well as seeing the fragile relationship Hunter has with his parents are key in understanding the main characters.

I also absolutely loved Maude and X. They were just too fun!

Britt deals with social anxiety… Severe social anxiety. Often books will portray a character dealing with anxiety and they don’t make it much more than a bit of nervousness. As someone who lived eight years locked away from the world because of anxiety, I can tell you that is not true anxiety. Kathleen Fuller did a very good job portraying someone with this debilitating issue. And I loved Hunter‘s tenderness and understanding as he helped Britt deal with her challenges.

There’s a great deal in this story about how our past defines us and how we have to move forward in spite of it.

My one negative with the story comes with the fact that it is published by a Christian publisher and labeled as Christian fiction and yet faith and God are totally absent from the story. If it had not been labeled Christian fiction, I would’ve had no problem with that. Because even without faith included, it’s a great story. But I think the author missed a wonderful opportunity to show how faith plays a huge role in dealing with the various issues found in this book.

3.5 stars // romance, clean romance, christian // 💞

arc review 💌
release date : december 3, 2024

2024.12.2

okay so my feelings for this book are complicated. i wanted to enjoy/love it bc its a christian romance and etc... but the characters and multiple pov's kept mixing me up. i did get an audiobook arc (and e-book) i loved the voices of the narrators and they made the story sound amazing.

the main plot was a good idea, but the way it was executed could've been better. i am happy with the ending tho.

britt : okay so she's our fmc and she has a major anxiety disorder, not social, artistic and has a youtube channel, super innocent. she's basically marinette in another font (older, more shy version) and i liked that. some ways she was relatable, but not completely. her not seeing herself as attractive/loveable felt very real and something that's easy to connect to.

hunter : i liked his character of reformed bad boy, him turning his life around was really nice and we don't really see this kind of representation in books that often. he felt really real and ik there's lots of people like him in the world. i feel like i didn't learn much about him in this book tbh.

to me this book felt like a short story with a bunch of people's pov's in 3rd person (maybe omniscient?) idek but like there was a part with britt's, hunter's. amy's (britt's mom), and even daniel (britt's dad) - the latter two which were completely unnecessary.

adding a bunch of storylines made it more like a movie- knowing everyones perspective and sorts and not like a novel. there was random info with her mom and dad, we only got introduced to a "second chance" over 70% into the book.

this book was easy to read overall and an okay read to start december with, there's definitely worse.
this was not my fav, but if you're looking for a clean romance and are fine with many pov's and side plots i'd definitely recommend picking it up. otherwise it may not be your cup of tea


thank you netgalley and thomas nelson fiction for an e-arc in exchange for my honest review

Inspiring

Although the story's synopsis grabbed my attention, I truly did not know what to expect from it. But I can honestly say I was completely drawn in and blown away all in one shot.

I greatly enjoyed the development of Brittany and Hunter's relationship and eventual romance. I also enjoyed how the author beautifully combined Brittany's social struggles and Hunter's past issues into their relationship. All of what they were each "uncomfortably comfortable" with was so true to life and added so much depth to Brittany and Hunter's story. I also enjoyed the secondary characters' stories, which intertwined with the main characters without overshadowing them.

This is an inspiring story of family, overcoming, self-reflection, secrets that come to light, trust, and romance. Yes, it touches on some deep issues that don't normally get talked about in many books, but they are handled beautifully and play an integral part in the story. And although I initially did not know what to expect, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it did not disappoint.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely voluntary and my own.