So Into You

SO INTO YOU by KATHLEEN FULLER is a most enjoyale novel which deals with family dynamics, friendship, more than one romance and the danger of keeping secrets, especially from loved ones.
Brittany Branch is a vlogger who shares her artistic talent online. She suffers from anxiety and a low self image and is afraid of people. She feels she will never be normal. Her parents divorced twenty years ago when she was eight, she livesvwith her mother and is only now getting to know her father…….
Hunter Pickett’s film star looks hide a recovering alcoholic who has been thrown out of his family home because of his bad behaviour……
I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.
I highly recommend So Into You as a thought provoking romance novel, where the author cleverly uncovers her charaters’ emotions and also where we feel strongly that God is orchestrating things behind the scenes!
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Loved this one! Great and fun read. Highly recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher, Netgalley, and the author for my ARC.

Based on other books I’ve read by this author; I knew this would be a book that would end with a “feel good” kind of feeling. Definitely true for this delightful, heartwarming story.
Twenty-eight-year-old Britt Branch lives at home with her divorced mother. Her parents have been divorced for twenty years with no contact from her father. Only in the past few months has she and her dad gotten together, unbeknownst to her mother. He has cleaned himself up, no longer drinks and has a respectable steady job as the chauffeur for a prominent local attorney.
Britt is an accomplished artist with a successful online presence, where she teaches numerous different types of art lessons, however, she also suffers from a very bad case of social anxiety. She has only one friend, and rarely goes out in public. That one friend is getting married and asks Britt to be her maid of honor. She accepts but panic sets in and she decides that she must try to get over the panic she feels when out among people.
Handsome Hunter Pickett has had his share of troubles, getting by on his good looks, putting very little effort into school, resulting in changing schools many times during his high school years. His family is very wealthy, and both of his brothers are married with successful careers, while his parents have pretty much disowned him. At age 30, Hunter has a GED and works nights in a warehouse, sharing an apartment with a friend.
Hunter stumbles upon Britt’s channel and watches her videos. He is intrigued by her art and sends her a message which she responds to. They strike up an online friendship and when they coincidently meet one day in an art supply store that is one of Britt’s sponsors, things seem to click. Britt, however, is totally honest about the panic that seizes her when she’s around people and out in public. Hunter is determined to help her overcome her anxiety, one baby step at a time.
This is a book that kept my attention to the very last page. There is humor, some complicated situations that arise, as well as reconciliation and second chances. A heartwarming story that will stay with me for a while.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

A wonderful book that has inspired me to live life differently. The characters are so diverse that they would relate to many readers.

I really enjoyed this book! The writing was really good and the characters had a lot of depth. And the romance was very cute!

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is a delightful rom-com. It started a little slow for me as the author was developing the characters. At first, I thought there were too many characters. However, as the novel progressed, the plot came together masterfully. I loved the insecure and flawed characters. Acceptance, forgiveness of others and self, and determination to take risks to move life in a positive direction are all elements of this beautifully crafted novel.

Releases Dec. 3rd. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

So Into You reads like a rom-com movie. It was like a mixture of Katherine Center and some of Karen Kingsbury’s earlier works. It starts off pretty slow but picks up after the first couple of chapters. This is also not an insta-romance, but it’s not necessarily a slow burn either. The two leads still have great chemistry, and the book deals with their budding romance and personal issues. Two being addictions and anxiety. I also loved how so many of the characters' lives were intertwined. It made me anticipate what was to come and laugh! Which I did a few times throughout my reading. So thank you, Kathleen Fuller for an enjoyable read. I'm really looking forward to reading more of your books!

This was a delightful romance. It did a great job describing someone with an anxiety disorder. It is also a good redemption story for recovering addicts. I liked how the story had several different storylines that tied together. It wasn't just a romance story for young adults; it had a love story for middle-aged adults too. I enjoyed how the story pulled me forward all the way through to the end. It was a good escape that I needed, and it entertained me while encouraging me.

This delightful story is all about being uncomfortably comfortable. I adored Britt’s artistic ability and expressions, even if she is a little quirky. To be fair, she deals with crippling anxiety and I love that she has found a way to live peaceably with her limitations. I love how Hunter was drawn to her voice and allowed himself to try something new. Both Britt and Hunter open themselves up to try something new and the journey with both of them is sweet and inspiring. There is a brilliance to how all the storylines intersect and when they fully cross and everything is exposed there is power in the truth. As one who is not artistic, I did enjoy all the descriptions throughout. Restoration is a key theme that resonates throughout, even if it is a painful journey to get there. The additional storyline of Daniel and Amy was a bonus and full of poignant truths as well. Trigger warnings: heavy discussions on alcoholism, sobriety, anxiety, and divorce.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Loved reading the inspirational and entertaining story. Hunter struggles daily with his drinking problem, and Britt's video's online have a calming affect on him. Even though Britt struggles with social anxiety, she agrees to give Hunter art lessons. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting romance story.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and lovable. The pacing was perfect and left you wanting to read more. I can't wait to read more by this author!

I read this book in 24 hours, it was so good! I very much related to the main character, Britt, and her mom as someone with anxiety and with a daughter I support with severe anxiety much like Britt. I ADORED Maude, she is hilarious! This book had me giggling, swooning, and encouraged all at once. It's a sweet, clean rom-com type read with hints of faith messages (like grace and forgiveness), but the writing in this one is next level as the scenes felt very real-life (perhaps since it is so similar to my life!). I look forward to reading more from Kathleen Fuller.

“You have to give yourself the freedom not to be perfect.”

This delightful rom-com by Kathleen Fuller is a great weekend read. I read this book back in August when I needed a brain break from school and this book did the job! On the surface it has a Hallmark movie vibe, but once you read more, you are intertwined with past family traumas, old friendships, and new relationships. Perhaps, Kathleen Fuller will provide us a sequel…

I read this book for free on my #kindle thanks to #NetGalley .

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I absolutely adored this story, once I started I didn't stop. The characters were fabulous, no one perfect all flawed, all real. Social anxiety is close to my heart, the fidgetting, the nervous blurting of words, very real. I felt the story maintained a light hearted feel even though there was some serious themes running through the whole story.

Love love this author's books, but this one kind of fell flat. The subjects of the story were good and I did learn a few things like social anxiety and addiction
The author did well with these making them realistic which i appreciated. This helped me to understand people that have it better.
But I wish the story were straight through without the different pov. At times it felt like 4 different stories. Very confusing. I didn't care much for that.
I'm sorry that I was the right audience for this book.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

This book had such lovely character development and some of the best anxiety representation I've read, it made me feel seen and empathized with as a reader, and I would recommend this book to everyone!

I loved this book! Such a great story of second chances, the constant fight against addiction and finding oneself. Anxiety ridden introvert Britt shares her art to the world through her YouTube channel. Living with her mom Britt has a comfortable, predictable life. Then things start to change. At first Britt is reluctant to accept the changes. Then Hunter, who also has his share of problems, reaches out to her. Once they meet sparks begin to fly and Britt is living her best life. Until a web of secrets is revealed in one night. Will the love for each other be enough to wash away the past?

A fun read! And full of inspiration for second chances, redemption, forgiveness, and hope. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I completely loved every minute of this book!!

E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. !!!

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review this ARC.

'So Into You' is an artistic women's fiction novel with multiple sweet romance stories weaved together. I love Kathleen Fuller's decision to write using 4 different POVs: Britt, her love interest, and her estranged parents. The relational redemption is this story blew me away! It was heart-warming and deeply emotional.

If you enjoy reading clean contemporary romance novels, then I recommend this book to you!

Special thanks to the Publisher, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and Net Galley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What an interesting story involving 2 generations intertwined without even them knowing, all due to communication-or rather the lack of communication. I enjoyed the story although there were lots of heartbreaks in the character's challenges within their lives. One constant was Maude and X, aging hippies that I would want in my life for their calm and wisdom as well as Maude's spunk! Great characters, intertwined plot within families, and (mis)conceptions by many. Thought provoking and a captivating read. It was hard to put the book down! This was a new author for me, and I will seek out her books for future reading.

I would like to thank Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to read this book and express my personal impressions.

So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is labeled as a Rom-Com but I don't think this is the right label for this book. This book deals with some heavy issues like alcholism and anxiety. An alternate name for this book could be Keeping Secrets since many of the characters in this book had secrets they did not reveal to those who were close to them. The female lead character Brit has a successful youtube channel where she instructs art techniques. Despite her successs Brit has anxiety issues. She has trouble getting out in the public. Hunter PIckett happened upon her channel by accident and was intriqued so he connects with her. Later on they meet up and form a friendship. Hunter has his own issues. He is a recovering alcoholic who is estranged from his wealthy family. Brit and Hunter have a growing relationship. Brit has a low opinion of herself and finds it hard to believe a good looking guy like Hunter could be interested in her. Both are guilty of keeping secrets. Hunter does not reveal to her that he is estranged from his family because he is a recovering alcoholic. Brit has her own secrets. Her mother does not know that she has re-connected with her father who also is a recovering alcoholic. I mostly liked all the characters in this book. Even Hunter's parents won me over. They just wanted the best for their son. Brit's mother Amy was a bit overbearing. She was over-protective of Brit, treated her like a child and did not respect her daughter's decisions.

I enjoyed this books and looking forward to more contemporary stories from this author who usually writes Amish fiction.

All opionions are my own. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and did not receive compensation.