The second novel in USA Today bestselling author Penelope Bloom’s Anyone But… series turns up the heat and hilarity with a story about second chances and promises worth breaking. After Cade King cost me everything, I vowed I’d never fall for him again—even if he became rich and megafamous. Now he’s back, and he’s still the embodiment of a big, shiny red button. Everybody knows you shouldn’t touch … Everybody knows you shouldn’t touch red buttons, but it’s so, so hard to resist.
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy it a little when I arrested him for disorderly conduct. Unfortunately, I think Cade liked it a little too. So when he asks for my help raising the son he just found out about, I know exactly what to say: “No, you stupidly sexy red button. I won’t touch you, even to help a cute little kid.” You’re damn right that’s what I said. Mostly.
Still, Cade doesn’t know the first thing about commitment. He lives completely in the moment. I’d need to have a recurring case of amnesia to believe he could change, even for his son. Or me.
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Penelope Bloom never fails to brighten the day with her fun, light hearted narratives and Anyone But Cade is no exception. While it is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone. The characters are entertaining, relatable, and absolutely adorable. Iris and Cade have a quick-witted, ostentatious humor that Bloom does well to volley back and forth. A great book to get caught up in and de-stress as it is boasting with tongue-in-cheek humor. 4 stars.
Thank you to #NetGalley for this ARC of #AnyoneButCade, which I read and reviewed voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If you are into books that have you laughing out loud
and then wanting to kick bums at other times than you definitely
can’t go past this one.
Iris and Cade were kind of girlfriend and boyfriend when they were
at school until Cade put a brownie filled of dope in Iris locker which she
found and got kicked off the soccer team for having dope in her system.
Years later Iris was a cop and arrested Cade well this is where this book
really had me hooked.
Its is definitely interesting watching Iris and Cade come together
again after so many years apart.
Will Iris be able to forgive Cade so they can become a family that involves
Cade’s son that he has just found out he had when is sons mother is sent to
jail.
To find out how everything comes together you are going to have to read it
yourself.
I highly recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book via Netgalley.
Anyone But Cade by Penelope Bloom a five-star read that will make you Bloom. This is number two in the Anyone But series and it goes from strength to strength, its warm and funny and will surprise you in the best ways possible. This has it all, romance, spice, funny in spades as well as heart warming and honest, it really does have it all. Cade King has always been the class clown, the one people think won’t grow up, won’t be serious like his brothers, but that may just be that those who think that don’t know Cade very well. That being said I would love to slap the cuffs on him to teach him a lesson, I don’t know I would have the panache that Iris does with it. This one is definitely not one to be missed, Cade King needs to be read about, he has a story to tell and he has a way with words that will captivate and compel you.
Cade and Iris’s story will have you snorting out laughter, feeling all the feels and rooting for this second chance. I enjoyed all the banter back and forth between the two characters. We can’t help falling in love with arcade with his wit and joking personality. His interactions with Bear will melt your heart.
Watching this couple become a cute little family is definitely heartwarming. I would recommend this to any romance reader.
Highly recommended.
*I was given a free advanced copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest and voluntary review. All thoughts and opinions are those of my own.*
This series (which each can be read as a stand alone) features the billionaire King brothers. This book is all about Cade. The fun, carefree, jokester brother. Trying to win back his high school sweetie isn’t going to be that easy, even if he knows she’s just as attracted to him now as she was back then. Iris may be physically attracted to Cade, but after he destroyed her life by his recklessness, she doesn’t trust him any further than she can throw him, at least when it comes to her heart and her livelihood. Where he is always turning things into a joke, never taking things seriously, she is too serious and intense at times and very committed to doing her best at all things, most importantly her job. There are lots of laughs, and smirks… mostly because of Cade’s immature way of thinking about things. While the main focus of the book is their relationship, there are a couple side stories that play a major part in their lives.. including some shocking surprises. It’s a well written fun story. Even the emotional scenes were lightened by Cade’s hilarity. 😀 There is minimal sexual content, though it is mentioned more often, including some innuendos.
Iris and Cade were high school sweethearts until Cade made a huge mistake and cost Iris the future she thought she wanted. After the incident, Iris made a pact with her two best friends to forget about the King brothers, no matter how rich or famous they became. Now it’s seven years later and Cade’s back, unfortunately for Iris he’s even more handsome and charming than he was when he left, he also still has the same attention span as a gnat. When Cade needs her help she finds herself second-guessing the pact she made and Cade’s ability to change.
This was another great, funny, easy, no angst story from Penelope Bloom. From the first chapter I was cracking up, Cade is absolutely hilarious. from his interaction with his cellmate to the contents of his briefcase, I laughed through the entire book, I loved to see how Cade was able to help Iris loosen up a bit and enjoy more. There was a moment of depth when Cade was talking about Bear loving him for things like cereal and swimming and not his money that made my heart hurt for him a little. There’s even a couple of unexpected twists. If you’re looking for a light, sweet, low drama read, this is the perfect book.
I was so excited to get this book. I had fell in love with the King brothers from the very first book Anyone but Rich and I liked Cade in that one, I liked Iris too so I was anxious for this book. I did enjoy it, however since I had cracked up at Cade’s antics in the previous books, I was expecting more from him in this one. Please do not misunderstand and think I didn’t like it, I totally did but again I was expecting more..I liked Iris but more in the first book, she wasn’t as funny in this one and at times she just annoyed me- I don’t think I like Miranda she is just too closed minded and too stuck up, I am hoping she can redeem herself in time for her and Nick’s story..Anywhoo loved Bear, cute adorable funny kid. Wish I had more Rich and Kira-her I loved..Enjoy!
rcvd an ARc at no cost to author..(netgalley) Voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
Anyone but Cade
Book two in the Anyone series by Penelope Bloom is finally here and it was a great book, with great characters and a great storyline with a few twists and turns
Seven years ago Cade and Iris were dating in High School but due to Cade’s actions, they break up. Iris, along with Miranda and Kira meet to make a pact that they vow to keep. Now, seven years later, the Kings are back in their small home town and Iris has done everything possible to avoid Cade. Cade however gets some news that sends him into a tailspin and indirectly gets Iris involved.
Cade certainly grew on me with his comebacks and I have to admit there were a few times I was cackling away with his antics Loved the ending and super excited to see what happens for Nik next
Penelope Bloom is one of my favourite authors and her stories should not be missed. I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of Anyone but Cade via Netgalley, and want to thank Montlake and Penelope for the chance to review for this series and voluntarily leave my honest review