Boys and girls can’t be just friends. A lie made up by overprotective fathers afraid of the illustrious teenage boy and his uncontrollable hormones. Reid and I were the exception to the rule. Best friends. A friendship bound with the spit in our palms and the gospel of a crossed heart. I lasted four years before the cliche caught me. Another four before my truth surged forward with an attempt at … with an attempt at a kiss and a drunken confession.
Ten years on, Reid Rivere is Hollywood’s golden boy. Ten years on, and I, Roxy Monroe have found myself embroiled in another cliche… at least I’m consistent.
Men and women can’t be just friends. I’m starting to learn that the hard way.
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Cross Your Heart by Haley Jenner was such a fantastic story I was consumed with it right from the start. This friends to lovers novel will take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and give you all the feels. Haley Jenner perfectly captured all the emotions and so much more in this novel. The friendship, the heartache, the love, the hurt, the steam all came together to make this story one you will not be able to stop reading.
Reid and Roxy were two lovable characters you will fall in love with and be rooting for throughout the story. Their friendship was so insync they were perfect together. Their chemistry as lovers was off the charts hot and I loved them as a couple. These two werre definitely #relationshipgoals. I also must add that the secondary characters greatly added to this story. They provided excellent support and balance to the main characters.
This is a story about how easily your life can change, its a story about friendship and love, its a story about the effects of cyber bullying, its a story that you absolutely must read.
Cross Your Heart was a well-written masterpiece worthy of a five star status. I loved it and would highly recommend this page-turner to all lovers of friends to lovers romances.
Gasp, sigh, cry, cheer and above all SWOON, SWOON, SWOON!!!
This friends to lovers, with a splash of second chance romance will tear your heart in pieces, gingerly repair it with the strongest of bonds and give it wings to soar again.
There’s so much to love in this story; the joy and tenderness of childhood friendship that’s torn apart when with maturity love blooms for one, to be replaced with hate and betrayal and the loneliness and regret of it’s loss. And when reunited, that bond is reformed only to then stumble when it morphs into so much more.
This truly is a kaleidoscope of emotions so superbly written by these two immensely talented authors!
But for me, the real power of this tale is the battle for self love against those that would tear us down.
In this technological world where we broadcast our lives to the masses on social media, we are so vulnerable to the trolls and critics, and even those with the most solid of resolve can have their armour chipped away.
Here, Roxy is our champion.
Stunningly portrayed, she is tested and remade. She is my idol and a heroine for all time!
Her values, her vulnerability, and her courage all admirable traits we should aspire to.
As a hero, Reid too is a unicorn of men; aloof, complex, loyal to a fault but also with an endearing fragility and God, but did I want to shake absolute hell out of him at times, and at others worship at this feet!
This book is well in excess of a 5 star rating and one of my absolute favourite reads for this year!
If you’ve ever struggled with your own self image then you owe it to yourself to read this story.
Thank you Haley Jenner, I’m in love with myself again!
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Reid and Roxy have been the best of friends since the age of 10. They both are so interconnected that they are like an extension of the other. When two people are that close sometimes deeper feelings develop. One of the most frightening barriers a friendship faces is when one person falls in love with their best friend of the opposite sex. The feeling can be intense and the fear of revealing those feelings can be paralyzing. It can also lead to awkwardness and ruin the friendship if those feelings aren’t reciprocated. And that is just what happens to these two mates. Fast forward 10 years after being estranged from one another, and the connection that they once had is familiar and strong, but not quite the same dynamics from their childhood years. Will these two repair their friendship and will it turn into a relationship? You will need to pick up this book and take Reid and Roxy’s journey to see if their friendship can survive the onslaught of unrequited love.
Within the beautiful story of Roxy and Reid, the author’s have delivered a significant powerful message; one of self worth, trust and love. Everyone should value their inherent worth as a person and that their intrinsic value is not comparable to another. As well, some people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Some will test you, some will use you, some will love you. But the ones who are truly important are the ones who bring out the best in you. As I become familiar with their books, I am learning that these authors write with such simplicity, but their stories are always filled with such compelling significance.
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I have fallen completely in love with this pair of ladies that comprise the duo of Haley Jenner. Everytime I read one of their books, I get sucked in and enjoy the journey immensely. Each author has their own flair within their talent of writing books; this duo brings characters and plots that are not only unique but addictive and a perfect blend of realistic and dreamy. I adored this book and it is easily a 5* star read and would recommend it to all you book lovers out there.
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I love a good friends to lovers romance…….but add in a bit of enemies to lovers into the mix – and oh boy was I hooked!! It was absolutely fantastic!! The writing duo of Haley Jenner absolutely nailed the story of Reid and Roxy: childhood best friends who make a pact when they were younger to never fall in love with the other. Yet……Roxy goes and does just that and after one drunken birthday confession, Reid walks away from their friendship leaving her brokenhearted. Fast forward ten years later, when they are brought back together to film a movie, and their reunion doesn’t go as well as Reid would have hoped at first when he specifically requested Roxy for the part. But, as time passes and they start filming, they quickly find themselves falling into old habits from their friendship before one night changes it all. And holy hell – that one night was hot! The connection they had was truly something special, and I think once Roxy came back into Reid’s life – he realized just how wrong he had been walking away from their friendship.
Seriously, this was such a beautiful story of reclaiming lost friendships and reuniting with your first love. Add in an amazing supporting cast (ahem….Ari and Brooke need a story please!)….and some special touches on the effects of bullying, and you have one fantastic story! Highly recommend this one!!
The feeling of empowerment and inspiration while reading Cross Your Heart by Haley Jenner is priceless. This book is so much more than a heartbreaking, angsty and epic romance. The message in the story is so relevant and important. And everyone needs to read it to let the message get imprinted in their heart.
At ten years of age,Reid and Roxy made promise to be best friends forever and not to fall in love ever. But heart wants what it wants. A drunken kiss and broken confession tore them apart only to be crossing paths years later. Reid is the famous Hollywood heartthrob and he is doing what he always wanted to be. But a piece of his soul is missing. And Roxy’ s life is a mess. She is the disgraced star relentlessly shamed and trolled by media and people because of a scandal which was not her fault at all. So when she gets the chance to work with her dream director, she is hopeful. But Reid is the producer and actor of the movie. What will happen when years of suppressed heartache and longing comes out? Will Roxy be able to see beyond her negative self destructive self?
This story have some most amazing characters and addresses some most important social issues head on. Roxy is a rockstar. She is so brave and strong but she does not know it. She is real with scars and jagged edges. It is not rainbow and flowers. It is darkness, guilt, hurt and vulnerability. And I applaud her for facing everything so honestly and courageously. Reid is her strength and power. I absolutely adore him. He is broody, intense, overwhelming and intriguing. He has charm and sex appeal but his heart is most precious. They have a bumpy journey but it was worth it. Their chemistry was beyond greatness. It was that kind of love that hurts, heals and never let you go.It gave me all the feels. Haley Jenner broke my heart and then repaired it but I still feel the cracks!
Think about angsty, heart rending and intoxicating romance. Think about a breathtaking story with raw and gritty emotions. Think about a romance with a gripping and touching message. Cross Your Heart by Haley Jenner was everything. A love story with difference.
Received ARC for Honest review
I absolutely loved this book! It was a beautiful, heart-melting romance. But beyond the romance there was such deeper lying issues. Haley Jenner dealt with the ugly side of social media. The ugly side of humanity, whose only goal is to tear others down. My heart ached for tr heav characters as they dealt with their own feelings while dealing with the pressures of the outside world. I loved the side characters. They added a lighthearted feel to the story that balanced very well against the angst. I will definitely be shouting about this book to everyone!
“You’re so…I don’t know? Strange?” No,” she rebuts. “I’m Roxy, you’re Reid, and we’re best friends.”
Ever start reading a book and within minutes/a few paragraphs you just know your going to be completely consumed by these characters and their story? Yep; that was me & this is that story…
Cross your Heart was unique, honest, jam packed full of all the feels & powerful. Roxy & Reid’s story spans decades…full of friendship, heartbreak, lessons learned, and love, and at the core of all that magic was a message of being kind…. To one another, to ourselves and the power behind someone’s words(bad or good). I honestly cannot say how absolutely wonderful Cross your Heart is; and I hope that you enjoy this read as much as I did.
Cross Your Heart is the first book I have read by Haley Jenner and I loved it! I love friends to lovers and second chance and this book did not disappoint! I loved loved loved Reid and Roxy. The chemistry and connection was off the charts. The sexy scenes were scorching! They were just perfect together! I could not get enough of those two!! I also really loved Brooke, she needs a book! Oh and Ari needs one too. Looking forward to reading more by these ladies!
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Every time this powerhouse duo produce another book they seem to strive (& succeed) to smash it out of the park further.
This isn’t a simple love story, nor is it a simple Hollywood story.
It is a story spanned over many years, full of love and hate and all the messy painful feelings in between.
It is a story of standing up to bullies and I applaud the author’s for writing something so powerful in this cyber focused world.
Words hurt, please remember that if nothing else.
The way this book is written and formatted makes it even more unique.
Don’t wait, one click today. You won’t regret it and will hopefully learn and grow from this story.
I know I did.
Would give more stars if I could.
Cross Your Heart is a book that was tugging at my heartstrings so early on. The story of Roxy and Ried is easy to fall into. The heartbreak comes on strong and hard. I was left with a dull ache in my chest within the first few chapters. It honestly broke my heart
This book is filled with feelings. Love, anger and hate are just a few. The way Instagram posts are incorporated into the end of the chapters I found quite unique! It definitely felt like a true representation of how mean online social media can truly be.
Self discovery is a journey and Cross Your Heart is just that. There is pain and heartbreak amongst moments of true beauty and raw, unteatherd love. It is truly a must read!
I honestly can not say enough about this book! This was my first Haley Jenner book but it certainly will not be my last! I was lucky enough to receive an ARC and this is my honest review
To say I loved this story is an understatement. I loved her words and characters so, so much!! She sucked me in from the first word and I devoured this book very quickly. It is a perfect, timeless, heart touching story that stays with you long after you finish. Haley Jenner is a genius and master with her words.
I love Haley Jenner, but this one just made her more and more appealing. It was an unputtadownable book that consumed me and made me an emotional mess. I connected with Roxy in so many ways, and her posts to Facebook should be public. It is so true.
Aww. This story was so stinking sweet and emotional. Their friends to lovers story took a different turn than most. The emotion and heartbreak that is between these two is mind-blowing. You want to strangle Reid. Roxie has been through so much – and has to learn to love herself before she can give Reid her all. Reid is the epitome of a man who empowers women to be strong and stand up for themselves.
This story is one of self-discovery and loving yourself first before you can let others in. It is a brilliant display of Haley Jenner and the meaning behind her writing. Amazing, inspiring story that gives me all the #relationshipgoals!!
When i first saw this cover i really liked it was so different but once i finished the book and really took it in it was so perfect and it’s one of my favourite covers ever.
Now that is out of the way i absolutely loved this story there was so much to it and it had me hooked from the start. What i loved most about this book was that we got a little of thier childhood enough to know where they were at and the rest was in the present and i loved it.
This was a best friends to lovers book with a twist and i loved that it was a little bit different but what i really loved about this book was the message it was sending in regards to bullying and social media and how it can impact lives and that’s what makes this book a freaking 10 it’s the issue we suffer with now and it’s so easy to sit behind a keyboard and say nasty things but the effect it can have on that person is horrendous and the way this author took on this subject was perfectly written and very sensitive to the matter.
I loved Roxy and Reid they were both really special characters and i loved them both. I loved both families and Brooke as well she was so good they were so prominent in this story, I love the friendship that they had and they really had great chemistry for friends.
One thing i will mention as well which i don’t normally talk about is the way the book was set out with the Instagram posts they were so awesome and just made the book so much more such a clever thing to do and perfect for this book.
If you want an awesome read with some angst and great story that has you turning the pages with some steamy scenes then this is the book for you. Haley Jenner has done such a wonderful job with this book and I wish I could read it again for the first time.
Massive 5 stars