From USA Today bestselling author Claire Marti comes a sizzling enemies to lovers romance with one arrogant Hollywood stuntman and a feisty horse breeder who puts him in his place.
When Holt Ericsson struts into Samantha McNeill’s secluded California horse farm, sparks fly. She doesn’t care how gorgeous he is––she wants him gone after he threatens to pull her family back into the paparazzi … back into the paparazzi filled world they escaped from over a decade ago.
Holt knows Sam hates him on sight and the feeling is becoming mutual. But his entire career is riding on a favor from Sam’s legendary film director father. No way will he allow one irritating, sexy redhead to stand in his way.
Sam intends to fight him at every turn…if only her heart didn’t race when they’re together. Holt does his best to steer clear of her…except all he wants to do is hold her close. The sizzling attraction between them is either going to burn up the sheets or burn down the ranch…
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A Passionately Charged, Tender, and Romantic Story!
I was looking for a character driven contemporary romance with passion, fun, a rich back story, and a fabulous location. Well, I got it all and more with Claire Marti’s Nobody Else But You. Samantha McNeill and Holt Ericsson, the romantic leads immediately won me over, and I thoroughly enjoyed the McNeill family. Vulnerabilities rise to the surface as their story unfolds, and as each character reveals their personality, I found myself unable to put down my phone. I got off the train and continued reading walking down the streets of Manhattan.
Pacific Vista Ranch, albeit a fictional place, is a spot I’d love to visit one day. No spoilers here, but I also loved the bit with ballet thrown in! I look forward to reading book two of the Pacific Vista Ranch series, which continues with Sam’s sister Amanda’s journey.
A relaxing afternoon read that held my interest from beginning to end.
It was a different book for me. But I was so glad I decided to try it out. I love the way the Author told us the story and made us feel like we were part of the story. So many emotions in this book. Ups and downs and real believable things happen but the way they work them out is just a wonderful thing to read.
The first meeting between Holt and Samantha gets off on the wrong foot. He cracks jokes while she’s in the horse breeding barn. It’s taken a long time to build up her reputation as one of the best breeding managers in the country and she’s not about to let an egotistical Hollywood stuntman get to her. Only he does, so much so, Sam wishes she could flee, like her twin sister did. Hollywood is back in her life, whether she likes it or not. But the more she’s around Holt, her feelings change from hate to love. Turns out, he’s a good man with a heart of gold. But when the paparazzi discovers they’re filming an epic western on the property, will Samantha ever forgive Holt?
Nobody Else But You is a charming enemies-to-lovers romance unlike anything I’ve read before. The setting is in a place I visited a lifetime ago so reading this book was like returning home. Claire Marti does an impressive job plunging the reader in a ranch where horses are big business. Everything from breeding to riding to even physical therapy is explored with precise accuracy.
There’s plenty of drama in this epic romance but then considering what Sam and her family have been through, it’s understandable. The characters leap off the page and by the time I finished reading, they became a part of me. The romance between Holt and Sam is slow-burning and trust me, the wait is worth it.
I’m so excited for the next book in the series! Patience is not my strong suit, but I’ll sit on hands until I can read book two.
If you’re looking for a divine escape from the mundane, take a detour through Rancho Santa Fe, California and grab Nobody Else But You. Highly recommend!
Favorite Character/Quote: Samantha. What a fiery heroine! I connected with her right away. She’s got a huge chip on her shoulder and the last thing she needs is some hotshot stuntman telling her what to do. Turns out, he’s exactly what she needs and it was such fun watching her soften and fall in love.
My Rating: 5 stars
I loved this story. Sam and Holt are like Lizzy and Mr. Darcy. Its like Pride and Prejudice sent in modern-day with a Hollywood backdrop.
Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and Ms. Marti is well adept at giving us all the good tension we love in these type of stories.
If you’re looking for a well-written romance with tension, a great plot and a beautiful love story, then get this book!
I enjoyed this book. It’s well-written and will keep you turning the page. You’ll love Holt and Sam’s push and pull and ultimate happily ever after. A must read.
Marti delivers hot heroes, strong heroines, and a love story that will warm your heart.
This was my first book by this author and I enjoyed it very much. The setting is well described and the characters are relatable. I enjoyed how the tension builds up between Holt and Sam. I recommend this book to everyone who’s looking for a fun summer read.
Absolutely great summer read!
I enjoyed this story so much. Holt and Sam were perfect for each other. They rubbed each other the wrong way at first but things change quickly. Tragic what the family had to deal with in the past and at first I wasn’t sure what Harry’s motive was but I understand what he tried to do for them. It wasn’t good to live in isolation. Glad things worked out and Sam and Holt got their happily ever after that they deserved. I am looking forward to reading the next book.
I received an arc copy of this book for an honest review.
A beautiful read. This is the first book I’ve read of Marti and won’t be my last. This is a second chance romance between main characters Samantha McNeill and Holt Ericsson. All the characters were amazing and written so they just come to life. A great storyline that will captivate! This book had everything I could want in a romance, humor, emotions, romance and steam all wrapped up in an amazing setting that I want to surround myself with in real life. I know this is book 1 in the Pacific Vista Ranch – but I can’t wait for more!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I was on an emotional high from page one. Claire Marti’s Nobody Else but You is gorgeous from its pull you in cover to its hunky hero to it take no prisoners heroine to its lush California ranch setting. It’s a romance, its a family saga and it may be Claire’s best book yet. I just downloaded Book 2 in this series so we’ll see.
If you want a feel good romantic read that will have you sinking into it’s pages like a warm, frothy bubble bath, this is the one. From the first hilarious scene in the breeding barn to all of the angsty arguments and hot moments between Sam and Holt, this book will grip you and won’t let go till the last satisfying page.
With its richly drawn characters and finely drawn setting I can easily see this romantic family saga as a movie, maybe with James Brolin as the patriarch Chris McNeill.
WOW!! NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU by Claire Marti caught me by Surprise!! It is BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN and Suspenseful surprises along the way! I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN….Just wanted to know what happens Next!! Samantha and Holt’s Chemistry was OFF the CHARTS HOT!!
A TOTALLY A MUST READ BOOK!!
Omg I love this book so much …. Sam and Holt have this chemistry that is amazing…at first Holt get on Sam nerves but had days goes on she start to feel and see Holt a bit different. But Sam fear the Hollywood world will they be able to get pass everything and make it work or not…this is a must read..hurry and get this book. You won’t regret it.
Sam and Holt’s story was so amazing and perfectly written! I absolutely love western/ranch romances and Nobody Else but You had me hooked! I can’t wait to read more!.
This one definitely had passion. It was also explosive in a lot of ways. Sam and Holt started out with this enemies/getting on each other’s nerves thing. I appreciated how all the McNeill family were tough-love pushed into dealing with the losses of their past. I could see the writing on the wall for the events that took place, but I think it was hard not to see them. A couple of things made me scratch my head, but I really enjoyed the story about taking a chance at finding love.
I loved this book, I loved the interaction and the progression of the relationship between Samantha and Holt. Not knowing if their relationship would work or not. Claire Marti did an amazing job getting you in the book from page 1. Very well written. I would definitely recommend this book.
If you love a enemies to lovers book, this ones for you. Right off the bat, these 2 don’t get along. It doesn’t help when Holt keeps putting his foot in his mouth when he talks to Sam. Holt is a stuntman on a film that needs a new location and he needs to talk with her father to see about using their ranch. Their family use to be into films. Her father was a director, her mother was and actress and she just loved being on set with her parents. They left it all behind after her mother died on a set. Now Holt is bringing back all the feelings that they all left behind. I love the banter between Sam and Holt. I couldn’t stop laughing. Great book
Oh yes please. Who doesn’t love a great contemporary romance novel and add a splash of enemies to lovers and you have the perfect book. This book was definitely worth staying up all night and going to work with no sleep. I simply could not put this book down. Definitely recommended.
A good read! Plenty of emotion and tension with a quickly escalating romance and satisfying ending.