I have read a book from the Creative HeArts series before and I really liked the creative setting. But seems here I missed out a previous part about Sloane and Tru and that was something I was feeling especially in the first part of the book. I had trouble getting into the story and had the feeling some imformation was missing, which now explains in the second book about this couple. I also had difficulties sorting out everyones names.

The story was an ok read for me, I definitely had the feeling I was too old for this kind of story. I never really got into the story and never connected with the characters. It also lacked in the creative setting this time.

Thanks for sending me an arc, I do appreciate it. I wasn't able to get into this one and haven't been able to get back to it so I won't be leaving an official review at this time.

I received this arc from NetGalley for an honest review. When I requested this book I did not realize that it was part of a series. I had read other "crush" books but none from the series with these characters. I had a difficulty connecting with the characters and did not have enough information on their backstories.

So um. I guess there is a first book for this and I guess that could contribute to some confusion and lack of connection to the characters. I just really struggled with this. I had to persevere a few times where I wanted to stop reading the book all together and put it down. It does not help that when I requested this I did not know that there was a first book, I thought this was the first book of the series. I feel like now to truly give a honest review I need to go back and read the first book. Without the first book I feel a lack of connection. The storyline itself I guess there's not really need the first book. Sloan needs to find a fake boyfriend essentially to impress her father. One character gets jealous. Things seem okay by the end of the book. It just seemed really juvenile even for a YA. I enjoy YA. Maybe I will go back and read the first book but judging on this book I don't really want to.

I love the Creative HeArts series and was excited to read more about Sloane and Tru even though I didn't read 10 Things Sloane Hates About Tru. I wish I had read that book so that I could see how they got their start. 

Sloane is finally adjusting to Texas actually surprising herself by wanting to stay here Texas. She has a lot of things going on which includes someone blackmailing her about her web comic and trying to get her brother and dad to move to Texas with her and her mom so they can be together as a family. But Tru makes everything a little easier to deal with, but Tru is dealing with something a bit more life changing.

Tru is dealing with some demons of his own that he thinks that he can work out by his self and so he thinks pushing Sloane away will solve his problems. But he realizes he needs the ones he loves in helping him. A lot of his decisions created a lot of tension between him and Sloane that could've been avoided. But Tru seeks outside help and sees that being together with Sloane will help him. They couldn't do it alone, but needed each other. 

Final Thoughts:
I'm sad that this is the end of Tru and Sloane's ending, but I'm also super excited to finally see things between Willa and Finn's relationship progress.

I was in a HUGE book slump, nothing was holding my attention. And then I grabbed Falling for the Girl Next Door and I was immediately sucked in! (I was a bit frustrated that I didn't realize until 25% on my kindle that this was the second book of a series - but that's ok! I can read backwards!) 

For me? I LOVED the story of Tru and Sloane! But I really loved the way the author handled such a horribly tough subject! (I dealt with an alcoholic friend in high school and so I am always hesitant with these storylines, but Tera Lynn Childs did a GREAT job!) 

This story is short, sweet and simple. A great coming of age novel, and I can't wait to read the rest of this series!

This is a really sweet read its the first book ive read in the series and can be read on its own but probably best to read in order and i will be reading the rest a nice little read perfect for a lazy weekend recommended

I love this series. The CREATIVE HEARTS series is a must-read for any lovers of romance or lovers of art. After starting this series, I want—no, need to go to Austin, Texas. Anyway, the sad truth is that Tru Dorsey and Sloane Whittaker wouldn’t be there.

Tru Dorsey…what a guy. At the close of book one in their story, Tru had fallen victim to the bottle. He had to face his addiction, and some of his decisions caused tension between the happy couple. He had a lot of things to learn about himself, and Childs did a wonderful job of stretching out his growth. I enjoyed reading as he became the Tru that Sloane already knew him to be.

Sloane changed a lot from the girl bitter over her unprecedented moved from the Big Apple to Austin. I liked her a lot more in this book. I liked her in book one, but she had a huge chip on her shoulder. Now, she had fallen in love with Austin and wanted to convince the rest of her family to give it a shot, too. Her brother made more of an appearance, and I loved their relationship. It showed a more vulnerable side of Sloane that had always been just beneath the surface.

I am itching for Willa and Finn’s next installment in the series. Their romance reached a new level in the background of FALLING FOR THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, and if they don’t end up together, I might scream.

This series is the perfect escape. Whether you start with Tru and Sloane, Willa and Finn, Mariely and Cabot, or Dahlia and Keegan—wow, that’s a lot of options—you can do no wrong.

Cute, fun story that will draw readers in. Part of a series that can work well as a standalone book. Readers will fall right into step and fall in love with the characters. Definitely recommend!

First I just have to point out that if you have not read the first book in Tru and Sloane’s story yet, you should probably read that before starting this book. You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014CS5MNU/ref=series_rw_dp_sw
I will have a review for that book sometime soon!

I have to start off with the concept of the book as a whole. I really like it as far as the setting and the characters themselves. Both Sloane and Tru are creative people aspiring to reach their fullest potential. With Sloane being the creator or Graphic Grrl, a popular web comic and Tru being an filmmaker. 

I actually really liked Tru and Sloane’s relationship. I feel like that’s a lot to say because when I first started the book, it felt to me like it was just going to be a very bland and boring book, with a dry romance that gets nowhere. But I am so glad that I was wrong and the romance was fun and light. 

I liked the portrayal of the struggles that both characters went through. Tru had his drinking problem, but proceeded to push away Sloane, thinking that he wasn’t good enough and would influence her in some way. Then there was also Sloane’s family problems, with her brother and her dad living back in New York, and her feeling like the split is because of her. 

One thing I didn’t like as much is the individual interactions the characters have with the families, because they were really boring and I feel like it didn’t add to the story as much. 

Also I loved the ‘blackmailing’ to solve the problems. It’s just like students going to such as school would do, to get to the best spot and attempt to sabotage others, but with Sloane and Tru, they were able to defeat this one person using their own smarts. The characters are really well developed and their personalities are really fun.

On a side note, the entire situation with Finn pretending to be Sloane’s boyfriend got a little intense but I just found out that there is another book about him and Willa and I need to read that!!! OK, I’m done. 

Overall, I give the book a 7/10 (4/5 stars). There were many great parts to the book, as well as some more boring, drier scenes that personally, I think could have been better being left out. If you’ve read the first book, I think you would really like this one a lot because it continues with their story, and it was actually quite a short read. Again, if you haven’t read the first book, you should read that one first and then come back to this one because you need to have the background knowledge of the characters.