New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels brings a new endearing friends-to-lovers story to life in the third STANDALONE in the Arrowood Brothers series.Devney Maxwell has been my best friend since we were six years old, but she has no idea I’m in love with her.Even when I’m on the road playing professional baseball, she’s my home—the only one I’ve ever known. But when I return to … Sugarloaf to care for the family farm, I discover she’s trying to talk herself into a life with the wrong man … and I become desperate.It only takes a single, perfect kiss to change everything.I have six months to get it right with Devney—to convince her to leave this town and turn that kiss into forever.I aim to do just that as I spend my days coaching her nephew’s baseball team, fixing up the farm, and loving her with all I have. Finally, it seems like our relationship is secure and we’ll find a way to make it work.Then tragedy strikes … changing her life forever. She’s needed here more than ever, but as for me—there’s no way I can stay.I know she’s the one for me, but I might have to let her go …Read what others are saying about New York Times bestselling author, Corinne Michaels:”Corinne Michaels shredded me and put me back together in the best possible way with Say You’ll Stay. Incredible read and a passionate start to what promises to be one of my new favorite series.” – Meredith Wild – #1 NYT Bestselling Author”Every book just gets better from Corinne Michaels. She shreds my heart into a million tiny pieces and then magically manages to put it all back together.” – Vi Keeland – #1 New York Times Bestselling Author”With every new book, Corinne keeps reclaiming her throne as the queen of hope, heartbreak, and epic ever afters.” — Violet Duke, NYT bestselling author”5 brilliant stars for Trent and Grace’s story. No one does sexy, swoony romance like Corinne Michaels.” – Sawyer Bennett – NYT Bestselling Author“I dare you not to fall in love with the world Corinne Michaels has created.” – Meghan March, NYT Bestselling Author”Corinne Michaels is a master storyteller and this book held my heart hostage!” – Penny Reid, NYT Bestselling Author”This book doesn’t just tug at your heartstrings — it pulls your soul all the way in.” — Julia Kent, NYT Bestselling Author”A gorgeous blend of heartbreak and hope. Michaels’ writes unputdownable romance.” – Helena Hunting, NYT Bestselling Author“Michaels draws her readers in on an emotional level with the finesse and skill of a more seasoned author. Beloved is a debut not to be missed.”– Laurelin Paige, NYT Bestselling Author“Corinne does a masterful job of immersing her readers in this world of trust, friendship, honor, loyalty, and love.” ~ Aleatha Romig – NYT Bestselling Author“Sexy. Heartwarming. Addictive. Michaels is at the top of her game.”~K. Bromberg, NYT Bestselling AuthorTopics: contemporary romance, small town, second chance, friends to lovers, series, romantic series, women’s fiction, romance saga, romantic small town, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, new york times bestseller romance, NYT romance, new york times romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, captivating romance, emotional, healing, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, Corinne Michaels romance, funny romance, modern romance, new release, office romance, forbidden romance, boy band, older in life, childhood crush, friends to lovers, one night stand, second chance romance, hidden romance, strong alpha, alpha hero, family business, strong female lead, strong heroine, family secrets, top romance reads, best seller, Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Nicholas Sparks, Maya Banks, Penelope Sky, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Lexi Blake, Carrie Ann Ryan, Lani Lynn Vale, Chelle Bliss, Sarina Bowen, Penelope Ward, Nora Roberts, Marie Force, Melissa Foster, Kristen Proby, Devney Perry, Susan Stoker, Tessa Bailey, Jana Aston, Sally Thorne, Christina Lauren, Kristan Higgins, Elle Kennedy, Anna Todd, Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, Julia Kent, Sylvia Day, K.A. Linde, Catherine Cowles, Jill Shalvis, J. Daniels, Jessica Hawkins, Rachel VanDyken, Jodi Ellen Malpas, L.J. Shen, Natasha Madison, Emily Henry, Kylie Scott, Kennedy Ryan
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My favorite of this series! I absolutely love Sean. He’s so sexy and oh so swoon worthy! All the FEELS in this friends to lovers storyline. Sean and Devney’s journey will melt your heart, break it and mend it back together. Throw in a twist and you won’t be able to put it down. I highly recommend this book.
Two best friend’s that blur the line of friendship as they venture into a deep love…
“Sean is home. He’s comfort and the sunshine that breaks through the clouds. He’s laughter in the rain and the constant in a sea of uncertainty.”
Corinne Michaels takes us back to the small town of Sugarloaf but this time we’re immersed in Sean and Devney’s story.
Such passion exists between Sean Arrowood and Devney Maxwell. But Devney has some secrets holding her back, secrets she’s never shared with Sean, which ends up causing some major tension in their relationship.
For the first time in his life, Sean questions his love for baseball. But with Devney’s presence in his life, he’s able to overcome a tragedy. Devney, too, overcomes tradegy and both characters display lots of growth.
One of my favorite aspects of this series is the dynamics between the Arrowood Brothers as well as their back and forth banter. Their brotherhood is undeniable, unbreakable, and completely unforgettable!
A beautiful heartfelt love story, The One for Me will have you laughing and crying. I’m really looking forward to Jacob’s book, the youngest brother. You know what they say, saving the best for last.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author through Valentine PR. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
Swoon worthy small town hero, enemies to lovers, second chance romance! So good!
“You’re my number one, Dev. You are always my number one.”
Now I get Why Corinne Claimed Sean. God, I get it All the emotions, this story..They MUST be experienced!
“What’s the One truth about an arrow?”
“Just because you don’t hit the bull’s-eye, it doesn’t mean the other shots don’t count.”
He’s Charming, Hot, Kind. She’s Sassy, Strong, Resilient. I love’em so much!
Sean & Devney have been Besties for years, eachother’s safe Haven.
Everyone around them knew they were ‘In love’, but the two denied it. Until that Kiss.. Everything changed. Became Clear. Realigned.
But, She can’t leave. He can’t stay.
Now, he has 6 months to show her that he’s the one for her. That They are Meant to be. Together. Love, Forever.
I loved his determination!
I understood her fears. Sean did too, He won’t give up on her, whatever happens *Swoon!*.
Sean’s quite the charmer! Broke all her walls. They’d already loved eachother, it just deepened. Dates, talks.. Things were going great, Future shining.
Then, Tragedy happened. A big secret got revealed. The full reason why she hadn’t wanted to leave.
Now, It’s not only about her. God, she wants to go with him..But she Can’t.
Through Christmas fun, a Vacation Trip..Being a family, Loving.. He tried, hard. He Fought for her. For Love. Family. *Swoon!*
But circumstances were against them.
Needing him wasn’t the Problem, Keeping him was.
It had hurt so much! They loved so fiercely.. Letting eachother go was like Breaking their hearts in half. But there isn’t an option. Or is there?
Then, Jacob gave THE solution!
And I was like..Why Hadn’t I thought of that???
Let’s just say, the later scenes were beautiful and emotional! *Happy tears* I’m so happy for Sean & Dev! Their transition from Friendship to lovers was Gorgeous They really are perfect for eachother, always together through thick & thin.
Loved the epilogue!
P.s. Austin (Dev’s nephew) & Hadley (Connor+Ellie’s daughter) are Fun! Love these kids.
Seeing Declan’s and Connor’s family was lovely!
We’ve got some Cameo’s from Other Corinne’s books too *yay!*
Btw, there’s Devney’s ‘one truth about an arrow’ too.
P.p.s. So excited for Jacob’s story, I loved him here! He’s the last brother left, Can’t believe the series is coming to an end…
Sean Arrowood is The One for Me because he just put all other book boyfriends to shame. He is handsome, he is sweet, he loves the hardest and he fights for the girl…his BEST girl. Corinne Michaels knocks it out of the ballpark with this Arrowood brother. If friends to lovers is your go to read, this one is a MUST.
There is a saying – love conquers all. But sometimes love is not enough. Devney and Sean have been best friends since they were little. But somewhere along the way their friendship turned into something they both never saw coming nor did they expect – LOVE. Not the love you have for a sibling or friend but love you have for another that you want to spent forever with. Only problem was everyone else knew that about them except themselves. But this love was not enough for Devney to leave Sugarloaf and move to Florida to be with Sean. Something, some secret was holding her to Sugarloaf. But Sean works his magic during the six months that he must stay at his family’s farm and realizes that he cannot live without her and makes her change her mind and start their life together. But tragedy strikes and now those plans must be put aside. She cannot leave Sugarloaf. His love for her has not changed even through this tragedy and it is breaking his heart that he must return to Florida without her. His love for her is so strong that he realizes that he must let her go. There is no way she can leave, or he can stay. But is there? Another saying, Love will find a way. These two souls were made for each other and are destined to be together forever and if you want something enough you will find a way to make it happen.
5 star Review The One For Me (Arrowood Brothers #3) by Corinne Michaels
I have a new book boyfriend in Sean Arrowood;I fell hard and fast for this totally swoon worthy man and I will admit he is my favourite Arrowood to date. From start to finish, Corinne Michaels wove a story that drew me in and kept me captivated throughout with this emotional roller coaster of a read. The One For Me will rip you apart and then put you back together and I freely admit that at times I was sobbing as Ms. Michaels put me through the ringer.
Sean , like his brothers, had no intention of ever returning home, however, his manipulating father on his death, left him no choice. Sean and Devney have been best friends forever, they are connected on such a deep level it is surprising that they have not realized what everyone around them has, that they two belong together.
I loved the journey that they travel to get to the happily ever after that they so deserved. This book is emotional, gripping, a story of love, romance and never giving up. This is a book that you need to read for yourselves and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the final brother Jacob.
A friends to lovers standalone from Corinne will make you laugh, smile, cry, and swoon right off your chair. These Arrowood Brothers just get better and better!
My heart should be used to being smashed to smithereens and then delicately put back together by Corinne Michael’s words, but inevitably, she manages to destroy and heal me with each new release and The One for Me is no different. I fell hard for Sean, the third Arrowood brother to steal my heart. And he can keep it, what with his sweet words and over the top gestures…he’s definitely speaking my love languages!
“You’re so beautiful. I could do nothing but look at you all day and find something new that I find perfect.”
“I’m not perfect.”
“You are for me.”
While they may have always been best friends, Devney never stood a chance once Sean put his mind to winning her heart but I understood her reticence. There were so many factors that went into her decision making and my heart just hurt for her. Okay, that’s a lie. I was gutted but Sean was such a beautiful balm to my battered and broken heart. Any girl would be lucky to be the one he chooses.
“You’re the one who said I have to choose one or the other, Devney, and I choose you. Each time. Every day and twice on Sundays.”
Best friends-to-lovers romances hold a special place in my heart. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that I’m living my own BFTL romance, having recently celebrated a major milestone anniversary that marked decades of coupledom and friendship with my high school best friend. I found my happily ever after at 17 on the night we graduated high school. So I really love reading all different iterations of this type of love story because I always find something in each story that reminds me of my own romance, that speaks to me or brings me back to that time.
I’m a huge Corinne Michaels fan, and the Arrowood Brothers series has fast become my favorite from her. Each of the books so far have been on my most anticipated lists, and the remainder of the series is as well. Michaels gave her readers an amazing story in the very aptly titled, The One For Me. Known for her heartbreaking storytelling, Corinne delivered a story packed with feels, incredible characters and the kind of knee-weakening, heart-tugging romance that stays with me long after I’ve finished it. All the angsty, gut-wrenching emotion was here, but it was still a lighter-hearted—for Michaels—story. Oh, I cried all the tears, but I found comfort in their ever-present friendship as I was swept up in their swoon-worthy romance.
The One For Me was pure friends-to-lovers magic. I loved everything about Sean and Devney’s poignant and moving love story. It was romantic and sexy, hard-fought and difficult at times, but Michaels tempered those deep emotional moments with the ease and lightness of this couple’s long-standing friendship. I positively devoured this book, I didn’t want to put it down, I didn’t want it to end. An absolute joy to read, The One For Me is a new favorite of mine from Corinne Michaels and a top favorite for the year. Five smooches from me!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
Wow, oh wow. Watch out Dreamboat, Sean’s came to play. This friends to lovers story is everything. Every girl big or small dreams of a true best friend that would do anything for you. That is the relationship between Sean and Devaney. Sean is the boy who found his feels late. When he does, he doesnt hid how he feels about Devaney. Devaney, to me is the one who has it all, and still cant fathom a man shes know all her life could love her. Watching their friendship grow and turn to love, was one hell of a ride. Sean is definitely a swoony bastard, that can back it up. My favorite Arrowwood brother. Get ready to see some much loved old faces. Definitely a must read love story!
“What’s one truth about an arrow?”
That question has plagued me all day!
I have answers, because Corinne Michaels has had me to pause, to think and to ponder life, love, friendship, sacrifice, and family.
The One For Me is the 3rd book and we are taking a journey with Sean Arrowood and Denvey Maxwell.
Sean and Devney have been in each other’s lives since childhood and are each other’s best friends. Sean and Devney have a past, they have a present, and they have a future. There are things that they will have to come to terms with, but they want it with their friendship intact. Sean is one of the Best Hero’s, he has courage, resilience, strength, and grit. Devney is the perfect balance to Sean, she’s family personified and loves passionately. This story has it all, it reaches into your gut and pulls at your emotions until you’re a whimpering heap on the floor. However, Corinne has a way of putting your heart back together and even though the cracks are sealed, the light always shines through.
We will definitely be waiting on Jacob’s story!
I love Corinne books and how she creates the perfect stories, full of romance, drama and sometimes tragedy.
I truly loved Sean, I wanted to read about he and Devney since the previous books and I totally loved it. Sean is back in Sugarloaf for his six months and he realizes Devney is more than her best friend but they both don’t know how to act on it. I loved Sean’s sweet words for her and how much he wanted to make her happy.
I totally recommend this series, each brother is perfect and I can’t wait to read Jacob and Brenna’s story.
ARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.
” Just because you don’t hit the bulls-eye, it doesn’t mean the other shots don’t count.”
Sean Arrowood left Sugarloaf to follow his dreams of being a professional baseball player, and that meant leaving his family and best friend, Devney behind. But now he is being mandated to come home for six months and stay on the family property due to stipulations in his father’s will. He did not plan on kissing his longtime best friend before coming back for an extended time…but he did. And now things might just be a bit awkward. He has always loved her, but knows his traveling career is not conducive to being with her.
Devney has always been honest with Sean except for one big secret she is holding onto that still haunts her, and maybe the fact she has loved him forever. She is stubborn and closed-off, but also has a big heart and tries to make everyone else happy. But when things get tough, she can be a bit of a runner. Right now her life is in Sugarloaf and she does not plan on leaving.
The kiss will have repercussions on her safe, boring life. And she knows Sean’s return is going to turn her life upside down. And Sean is ready to do damage control if needed.
These two are so great together! These Arrowood boys just keep getting better and Sean is just the swooniest, sexiest, and sweetest so far! He is so charming, lovable, fun, and devoted. They have been friends for over twenty years and have such a deep bond. But a couple of stolen kisses send their friendship into new territory with new worries and fears. They have the potential to be amazing or the risk of losing all they have meant to each other.
But it seems no matter how close they get to their target, there are obstacles in their way. With one tied down and the other who has to go, it does not seem like they will ever get a fair shot.
This is a heartfelt and passionate friends-to-lovers story about choices, family, and true love. But both of them have some secrets and their pasts still affect them. They will have to find a way to stop looking back to have a chance of moving forward. And life just keeps throwing things at them.
“Forget the last arrow because only the next shot counts.”
It brings back all of the Arrowood boys and their significant others. I love how they taunt and tease each other, but have also found their way back to each other and grown during this process. We also meet her family which is a central part of the story. And I might have squeed just a bit with a couple of cameos. I am looking forward to Jacob’s book next since there is a little tease in this one.
**And I have to mention the men on these covers! They truly look like gorgeous brothers!
Sean is the one for me. No really he is. This man is everything and I’m keeping him for myself. Just you watch me.
Corinne is the ultimate ugly cry writer. I believe she loves to torture her readers and give them lots of angst. But that is what I love about her writing. She gives you all the feels including the sad ones. This story is exactly what I love about her writing. It got me right in the feels real good. It was fun and flirty until it was angst galore and I couldn’t stop blubbering. But then as only Corinne knows how she slowly put those broken pieces of my heart back together. My heart was completely full in the end.
Sean is every girls dream. Devney is so strong even if sometimes she doesn’t feel it herself. These two have an unbelievable connection that runs soul deep. It may have taken them a little longer to figure out what everyone already knew but when they did they were unbreakable. It was a beautiful journey. They were definitely the one for each other.
Three brothers down and only one left to fall. I can’t wait for Jacob to fall.
Sean Arrowood is stealing hearts in this friends-to-lovers standalone. The two of them have been keeping secrets and when they come to light, they can’t deny what they both feel for each other. In true Corinne fashion, she’ll break you and then put you back together.
A friends to lovers standalone from Corinne will make you laugh, smile, cry, and swoon right off your chair. These Arrowood Brothers just get better and better!
Corinne is the QUEEN of small-town romances!
A friends to lovers standalone from Corinne will make you laugh, smile, cry, and swoon right off your chair. These Arrowood Brothers just get better and better!
I have sat on this review for a few days wondering how i could put into words how I feel about this book.
Have you ever read ANY Corinne Michaels novels? Because if you haven’t you are not only missing out but damn you don’t understand the rollercoaster ride my heart just went thru. This author is UNREAL. The stories are thoughtfully laid out and she always strikes a homerun.
The newest book The One For Me is the perfect example of why i love reading this genre. It by far has to be at the top of the list of best books written by Corinne and best book written in 2020.
Why you ask? Well after my heart was revived a few times and I claimed Sean Arrowood as legit my husband, I had to let it sink in that the story was over. You know when you have read a masterpiece and you don’t even realize that the last page is the last page, well it sucks and my heart needed a few days to come to terms with it.
Sean and Devney have this connection that most authors can’t create between their two characters but Corinne slayed it. I could feel every feeling they felt. Love, hate, hurt, pain, tenderness, and this unreal connection . What kind of an author has that type of skill? I love this story. It is written so well with such passion that you know this author is going places.
This book is a MUST read.