This book is undeniably sweet and light-hearted, making it a great option for readers who are looking for something cute and easy to get through. The tone is warm and comforting, with an overall feel-good vibe that can be enjoyable if you're in the mood for a low-stakes, relaxing read. However, I personally found it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. One of the main reasons for this was my inability to connect with the characters—while they were charming in their own way, they felt somewhat distant and lacked the depth needed to make me truly invested in their journey.

Additionally, the plot, though simple and pleasant, didn’t quite engage me as much as I had hoped. It moves at a gentle pace, which may appeal to some, but I found myself wishing for more excitement or emotional complexity to keep me turning the pages. Despite these drawbacks, I do think this book could still be an enjoyable pick for readers who are seeking a sweet, low-commitment story to escape into.

If you're in the mood for something light, fluffy, and feel-good—without requiring too much emotional investment—this book could be the perfect fit. While it may not have resonated with me personally, I can see how it would appeal to those who enjoy wholesome and charming narratives.

It was a cute and unexpected story. It was multigenerational with Britt and Amy working their way through love. Britt and Hunter bond over art and Dan and Amy are giving it a second chance. There are great mental health representations for anxiety, depression and addiction. There is great discussion of forgiveness and self-worth. It was very interesting and unexpected how one event brought everyone together unexpectedly.

I enjoyed this book! Adding to the appeal was the extra situations of the characters had struggles to overcome. Britt was a successful artist who had YouTube art lessons. She avoided in person art lessons and being around people due to her severe social anxiety. Hunter was a handsome follower who meets her. However handsome he is, he is in a "lowly" job, but from a wealthy family whom he has embarrassed due to his overdrinking and bad behavior. Both Britt and Hunter are slow to reveal their personal problems, which come to a head at Hunter's father's birthday party. You will have to read the book to discover all the other terrible things that happen there! How the story resolves was highly satisfying! Hats off to the author, again, who has written other wonderful books!
I read this book compliments of the publishers. The thoughts expressed are my own.

I just wasn't into this unfortunately and it took me a few tries to get through it. I felt there was a lot going on in this story and at times it was hard to keep up. I was confused who this book was really about because it felt equally about Britt and her mother's love story. I didn't mind reading about Britt's mother but felt it took up too much of the story in general. I also wasn't a fan of all the miscommunication. It was all very dramatic and made you want to shake them, especially Britt. This story was clean but there was a mention or two of sex and a closed door non explanative closet sex scene. The narration was fine and honestly the only reason I continued on to the end. Although I did not enjoy this book, I do think it would be enjoyed by others and I would be willing to try this author again.
Thank you NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy.

Audiobook Review

Story/Text:

The overall plot was engaging and well thought out. Written in multiple POVs, the story sometimes became a bit confusing to follow, but the insights into each character’s thoughts were invaluable. They helped clarify their motivations and decisions, which added depth to the story.

One of the most compelling aspects of the book was watching this group of people confront and overcome their fears, insecurities, and heartbreak, leaving readers with an uplifting, positive message. The fact that it was a clean romance was a big bonus for me!

The story also delved into themes of anxiety, depression, and addiction recovery, all of which were handled thoughtfully and realistically. While there were Christ-centered references, the narrative didn’t rely solely on a “God can heal everything” perspective. Instead, it explored real-life struggles faced by people who believed in God or had found Christ but still wrestled with their challenges. This honest portrayal made the characters and their journeys feel authentic. The reconciliation and healing portrayed after addiction were especially well-written, capturing the difficulty and reality of that path.
Audio/Narration:

The narration by Melissa Moran was excellent! She did a great job bringing the story to life. However, I think the audiobook would have been even better if there were separate voice actors for each main character (Britt, Hunter, Daniel, and Amy). With multiple POVs, it was sometimes challenging to track whose storyline was being discussed. Having distinct voices for each character would have enhanced the experience and made it easier to follow.

Overall, this was a heartfelt and inspiring story with meaningful themes and strong narration. A few tweaks to the audiobook format could elevate it even further!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC audiobook!

Britt Branch has a successful online channel where she teaches a variety of art lessons. She teaches online because she has severe social anxiety. She lives with her mom, and worries that she might not ever have the courage to move out and move on. When her best friend announces she's getting married and moving away, Britt decides it's time to make a change. Britt's mother has been her life since her mother and father divorced. She recently began communicating with her dad over the phone and texts, but has kept it a secret from her mother. Hunter Pickett has always skated by on his model looks, applying very little effort to anything except sports, but that isn't good enough for his father. The third son of extremely wealthy and successful parents, he dealt with being the black sheep of the family by drinking and using drugs. He is now sober for 3 years, but his family has disowned him. He doesn't know what he wants to do with his life. Late one night he catches Britt's channel and ends up watching her videos. He's not interested in art, but something about Britt calls to him. He sends her an online message and is surprised she responds. Before long they are chatting every day, and once they start meeting in person, a spark-filled friendship begins. As the friendship becomes more, Hunter is worried about what will happen when Britt learns the truth. When Britt's mom finds out about her ex, will she and Britt be able to work through that lack of trust?

This was a wonderful romance with great characters, an interesting an realistic plot and lovely writing. I enjoyed this story and was able to relate to the characters. With alcoholism and addictions playing a huge role, I was happy to see it dealt with realistically. Britt's mom, Amy, was loving and had sheltered Britt for years, but she was also frustrating when it came to sorting things out with Daniel. The secondary characters were also fun, a bit eccentric, but also wonderful and adding much to the story. Of course as romance begins to bloom, there is an incident that causes a rift between them, but with perseverance, understanding and care, all the affected parties are able to work through that. The narration by Melissa Moran was well done. I like her voice, tone and expression and found that she pulled me into the story easily. If you enjoy a good, clean romance that has a bit of depth to it, then I recommend So Into You.

This was a really cute romance. I will be sure to look for more books by Kathleen Fuller in the future. I also enjoyed the narrator. Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook and ALC.

"The moment they all come together… enough said!"

I loved this heartfelt rom-com and found it incredibly relatable. The themes of anxiety, dealing with trauma, second chances, and sharing your craft in the public eye resonated with me deeply.

The dual point of view was a highlight, allowing me to truly understand both Britt and Hunter as characters. Learning about their backstories and watching their journeys unfold added depth to the story. I also appreciated how the side characters enriched the narrative, giving it more body and making the world feel lived-in.

What stood out most was the growth portrayed across the board—not just for the main characters but for the supporting ones too. The author skillfully wove life lessons into the story, leaving me inspired by the end.

If you're a fan of stories about overcoming obstacles, personal growth, and finding connection in unexpected places, this book is a great pick!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author Kathleen Fuller, and the publisher HarperCollins Christian Publishing; Thomas Nelson Fiction and Zondervan Fiction Audio for providing an audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a sweet book! It was a little predictable with all of the connections, but I still loved it.

One of my favorite things about this book was that it was told from multiple viewpoints, which added so well to the character development. I thought the aspect of social anxiety was approached very well too.

This was my first read from this author, and it will not be the last!

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and the authors for an advanced copy of this book.

This book is a classic example of miscommunication and hiding things from other people because you think you know better. I thought that the
characters were cute though, and I appreciate the way the author handled heavier topics. For me this was light and fluffy, but over all just okay. TThis is a clean romance but didn't have a strong faith or Christian theme for me being in that category.

Enjoyed this book so much!! I personally can relate to the FMC because of the anxiety and this book presents it like in reality.

It was a such a fresh read, it was interesting that it was combined with other story but because I read it through audiobook there were times at the beginning where sometimes the different points of view and had to find out with context clues which sometimes was a bit annoying.
Liked their relationship but I felt like something was missing, they just liked each other from the get go.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for this book

This was a strange first read of the year. Like, very strange.
There were FOUR POVs, which felt excessive to be honest. The parents didn't really need one at all, and they just served to get to the climax of the book. But the weirder thing is although the POVs were from a man in his late 40s, a man in his 30s, a woman in her late 20s, and a woman in her late 40s....they were all written in a way that made them all seem like a woman in her late 40s. It's clear that the author's personal opinions and biases helped shaped the character, which happens in writing all the time, but this was especially heavy-handed.
I was going to give this a middle of the road rating until I got to about the 65% mark where the "big misunderstanding" happened. Both Amy and Britt were both so unlikable and jumped to so many conclusions about literally everyone around them that I honestly wished them the worst. They thought so little of everyone said such horrible stuff I felt like "damn girl then be alone.". They both went from their late 40's woman inner monologue to throwing tantrums and blowing things out of proportion the way I've only ever seen my sixth grade students do.
I think this is for someone, but I am absolutely not that audience. It did not resonate.

Britt and Hunter have the cutest story. The way they meet and connect is adorable, if slightly unconventional, but I loved everything about the way this one blossomed. Although these two are well into life, they each have secrets and insecurities that inhibit relationships and growth.

It was great to read a story that reps social anxiety and addiction recovery, especially as it spans generations, and spills over to show how each can affect families. I thought it was fascinating that while Britt suffers from crippling anxieties, she’s a big-time social media star. There’s also a parallel story with her mom. The threads of hope and second chances weave themselves throughout this story and lend a relatable element to the plot. Don’t we all deserve a chance to prove we’ve made improvements to our lives?

The narrator did a beautiful job of bringing this story to life. I’ve never read a book by this author, but found I really admire her style and completely embraced the whole cast of characters, and will be looking up more of her books.

The daughter's storyline was compelling; however, I found the mother's storyline did not fully meet my expectations. Nonetheless, the author effectively conveyed the theme of struggle with letting go and the challenge of forgiveness.

I enjoyed this book. I read it at times and listened to it other times as I was given advanced copies of both.

Initially, when I first started this book, I was apprehensive because it was a bit confusing. The format takes a while to get used to but once you get the hang of it, you'll be fine. I do think some people would prefer the format to be less jumbled.

This was a good read for me because it had depth, the interconnectedness of all the characters was definitely interesting and I loved how realistic the characters were. I think most people would be able to relate to at least one character in this book.

The representation of mental health struggles was wonderfully done as someone who suffers from depression and anxiety, I thought it was written well and handled with care.

This book is about second chances, daring to do something new and loving & be loved even when we are imperfect, struggling and battling life's troubles. We can be messy and still worthy of love - giving love and being loved.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Thomas Nelson Fiction and Kathleen Fuller for giving me an ALC of this book!

This was such a sweet romance book. I absolutely loved that Britt and Hunter were not your typical Hallmark-esque characters. Britt has crippling anxiety, so even though she's an influencer, her life is far from the flashy fun that we normally see from this career. Hunter has a past, but has finally gotten his life together. He works at a warehouse rather than a fancy law firm, etc., and is trying to figure out how to make amends for his past actions.

Their relationship was so pure and wholesome, and almost gave Rapunzel/Flynn Ryder vibes (which is always a plus). It is so sweet to see how they truly care for each other, and both actively help the other be the best they can be.

The other aspect that was really unique about this story is that you also get the POV of Britt's parents, who have been divorced for twenty years. Seeing their perspectives and how their divorce had shaped their family was really interesting, and added a lot of depth to this story about mental health and overcoming obstacles.

The overarching redemption narrative that unfolded as each of the characters sought to make amends for their wrongs and overcome their fears and insecurities was beautiful, and Fuller did a great job with the character development.

Overall, it's a sweet romance about second chances, personal growth, and taking a step out in faith.

Content warnings: This book is completely closed door (nothing more than light kissing), however there are references to Hunter's past, when he was quite the rebel. There were no details, just implied issues with substance abuse and unhealthy relationships.

Sometimes, an unexpected love connection can bring two people together in ways they never anticipated. It's beautiful how a seemingly ordinary encounter can blossom into a profound bond, revealing layers of understanding and intimacy that weren't evident at first glance. This story captures the essence of genuine love, showcasing its realistic and relatable nature.

Thank you Netgalley for an early audiobook copy of this book.
I really enjoyed this book it was cute and sweet.
This book had two story lines going on at the same time and that was a bit confusing. It would switch randomly between Britt and her mom and it would take me a bit to figure out who’s point of view we were in. Alsooooooo and I hated this the book take place in the Dallas Texas area…….. for someone that lives and knows this area well I did not enjoy that it was set in my area. If it had been set elsewhere I would have been okay. It was to close to home!!! lol
I would definitely recommend the book, loved the narrator would listen to other books she narrates.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review!

3.5 stars rounded up. This was kind of middle of the road for me. Definitely reads as very much hallmark movie, sweet, but predictable.

I did enjoy the characters, but I felt like each of them could’ve gone deeper. I even would have enjoyed a second book for Amy’s story more than everything being mixed in the same novel.

As for the alcoholism and anxiety representation, I felt like it leaned pretty heavily on the alcoholism and I would’ve preferred to see more of the anxiety side of things. It felt a little… rushed? Swept to the side? Just kind of off.

All in all, it was a good, quick fluff read and I would’ve preferred read more from this author.