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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This was book 3 in a series about the Arrowood brother’s. After each book I love the latest brother more than the last and this book is no different. Sean is not your typical athlete. He’s a sweetheart down to the core. He fell in love with his best friend Devney and realized he’s always loved her. They took a chance on love, not wanting to ruin their friendship.
I’ve read enough romance books that I can usually see the big twist coming but not this book. The big secret Devney was holding was a big shock to me, I didn’t see it coming. Sean’s reaction to the secret was exactly as I expected. As usual, Corrine has tragedy happen and watching this couple cope was beautiful.
The best part of the book is going back and seeing glimpses from previous books, mainly the other 3 Arrowood brothers but there were some surprise guests and mentions though out the book and even some special appearances from other authors books that I’m still trying to figure out who. I love when an author puts previous characters into their books and Corrine does it in a way that doesn’t take away from the current characters.
This was absolutely a 5 star read!
*SIGH* These Arrowood brothers have my heart! I love each of them so far but Sean takes the cake!
I wanted to savor this story but also wanted to devour it in one sitting. I forced myself to take breaks so I could truly savor and love each moment. While the pacing and storyline was perfect, I would gladly read ten more books about Sean and Devney.
Devney and Sean’s road to a happily ever after was so beautiful and touching. We all know I’m a lover of friends-to-lovers stories and this one was so emotional and sweet. Sean was so patient with Devney and she was so incredibly strong. They are truly best friends, and each others’ perfect match.
While I don’t want this series to ever end, I am so excited to get my hands on the final Arrowood brothers’ book, Stay for Me.
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.
This book is truly amazing. Sean is now my favorite Arrowood. He was sweet, kind, and understanding but also funny, stubborn, and surprising. I loved everything about this book and it has caused me to be at a loss for words. My favorite Corinne book, yet…
5 stars!
The One for Me is book #3 in The Arrowood Brothers Series by Corinne Michaels and is the story of Sean and Devney. I loved this sweet, romantic friends to lovers story. This series is incredible. It is becoming my top favourite of Corinne’s to date. The characters, the family and friendship and the town of Sugarloaf I have fallen in love with. Sean and Devney’s story is emotional and will give you all the feels. These two have the most beautiful friendship. Devney was there for Sean from a very young age after the passing of his mother. She was his rock when he couldn’t make sense of the things happening in his life and even when he moved away to play professional baseball in Florida they have remained close. Now it is Sean’s turn to return home for 6 months and he comes home determined to prove to Devney that they could be more than friends and make a life together. Gosh I loved him. He is patient with Devney and determined. He wasn’t going to accept anything less than an outcome where they stay together no matter the distance between them. The thing that Sean doesn’t know is that Devney is hiding a pretty big secret and she doesn’t know how to tell him. Devney has been struggling on how to tell him. Her story is not an easy one. I really felt for her. She is strong and resillient and deserves all the happiness and joy a relationship with Sean would entail. Corinne’s writing never ceases to amaze me. This one had me in tears several times but in the best of ways. I am now eagerly awaiting Jacob’s story and it cannot come soon enough.
*ARC received in exchange of an honest review.
This one was so good. I’m a huge fan of friends to lovers, so I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this since book one suggested it. We’ve come to know both Devney and Sean throughout this series that I was bursting to get to it! And it was so worth the wait!
One of the things that I love about Corinne’s books are the emotions. Initially you don’t think this one is going to be a tear jerker, but that 60% mark is going to break you. BREAK. YOU.
Devney and Sean’s story is by far my favorite of this series. It was on the brink of emotional exhaustion reading all the obstacles that they had to overcome to reach their happy ending. This one was perfect. But that lead up to Jacob’s book. oh YEAH! Sign me up!
“Life is hard and love isn’t easy!”
I knew right from the start that this book was going to slay me!
When Corinne claimed Sean , I knew that this story was going to be full of emotions… an I was not wrong. The One for Me is a story crammed with emotions.
I fell in love straightaway with the Arrowood’s brothers. Their stories hit me right in the feels and the characters are so lifelike that I feel I know them personally.
Sean and Devney have been best friends for more than 20 years, so when it is Sean’s turn to spend 6 months in Sugarloaf, his best friend becomes his partner in crime again, his confidante… THE ONE FOR HIM.
They both have a past and secrets that have never been shared but we, readers, can feel the chemistry and the love they have for each other. They both want to cross the line but at what cost?
“ Sean is my best friend. Blurring those lines would destroy not only my heart but also my soul.”
With characters so real they feel like dear friends and a compelling storyline, this is a beautiful, special novel written by CM.
I loved it and didn’t want it to end!
4.25 stars
The One for Me is the third book in series surrounding the four Arrowwood brothers. Sean is the second oldest and we have seen him briefly in the previous books along with his love interest Devney.
One of the things I have enjoyed most about this series is that each couple and the circumstances around them are very unique. For Sean and Devney, they have 20 years of friendship on the line when they decide if they will explore the idea of more while Sean spends his required 6 months on the family farm.
As with all Ms Michaels’ books there is plenty of angst, but unlike the first two Arrowwood books, the main source of the drama isn’t Sean’s past or the damage done by his father. Where then does the angst come from – you will have to read the book to find that out! Both Sean and Devney are very likeable characters that I rooted for the find a happy ending. Add in an excellent secondary cast and The One For Me might just be my favorite read of this series. This is (as expected) a well written and entertaining read that was hard to put down.
I am in love with this story and in love with Sean! I have to admit, Corinne may have just written one of my favorite book boyfriends I have read. He is charming and sweet. He is an alpha that is not afraid to show vulnerability and I love that. This story absolutely owns my heart and I can’t get enough of Corinne’s writing. I did not want it to end. It was beautiful and I can’t wait for more from this author. I am so excited to see what she has in store for us next!
Oh what a rollercoaster ! Sean Arrowood is my absolute fave brother ! (Jacob you have some big boots to fill ;))
Now don’t get me wrong I’ve enjoyed every story in the series so far but this one, Sean and Devneys story was just special and, I’m not a huge fan of friends to lovers romances, I can take or Leave them and would always prefer second chance which Corinne absolutely rocks too.
Sean and Devney Are best of friends, lovers and soul mates! The first Chapter absolutely had me hooked, instantly you are team Sean and know that without a doubt these two are meant for each other! The easiness with each other, how well they know each other and the care and love for one another runs deep!
Every time, Corinne packs her story with so much raw emotion! I’m always a blubbering mess and I love nothing more than the journey her stories go because as much as she knows how to break and shatter our hearts she knows how to heal them.
So grab the tissues and meet the hot, charming loving Sean Arrowood and stay with him as he realises his best friend is actually the one!
Annnd she treats us with some
Past character appearances and a mention of another star appearance !
Thanks Corinne for another brilliant read, another sizzling arrowood and another morning I’m going to wake up with swollen red eyes
Sean Arrowood reluctantly returns to Sugarloaf to help his family with some business and during one drunken evening, he kisses his best friend Devney and his life is turned upside down. After all their years together as friends, he’s looking at Devney in a much different way. Seems like he’s the last to know of his deep feelings for his childhood friend as all their friends have picked up on their attraction.
Devney has feelings for Sean too — except she’s got some secrets she’s been keeping for a very long time. I must admit I didn’t see the truth of it all coming, and I really liked that about the story. Like all Corinne Michaels books, this one will rip the emotions from you and having you reaching for a tissue if you are the type to lose a tear or two during reading.
Their road to happiness is not only complicated by Devney’s secrets — there’s also the fact that Devney doesn’t want to leave Sugarloaf. She’s got good reasons, but that doesn’t make it easier for them to realize they can’t make it work because Sean lives in Florida and Devney is in Pennsylvania. This is a huge stumbling block for their relationship. It’s a good thing we get introduced to another Arrowood brother who arrives just in time to help them with their dilemma.
I enjoyed this story. I know what to expect with Corrinne Michaels and this story brings all of it to the pages! Sean is so sweet and sexy and the depth of his love for Devney is on display from the first pages. Devney needs a bit more time to deal with things but she eventually comes around. The baseball theme worked really well for me too. Loved this story and this is another great addition to the Arrowood series!
An ARC was provided. This is my honest review.
Oh my Arrowood Lovin Heart!
These brothers keep getting better and better. I fell for Connor, I swooned for Declan and now I’ve pretty much melted for Sean….does Jacob even have a chance!?
Their story in the previous books had me so intrigued. I’m a sucker for a friends to lovers story and this one was one of the best. Their friendship and eventual love had me so wrapped up in the story. I laughed, I cried and I loved…..dammit Corinne lol!! Bring it On Jacob…although I’m definitely not ready to say goodbye to these characters yet.
I am totally loving these Arrowood boys and Sean has been the best so far. They have all come so far but…. Sean is really swoon worthy. Are you ready for a true friends to lovers book? How about some tragedy to pull everyone a little closer together mixed in?
Sean is a little thrown back when he realized that there is a reason why he hasn’t found his forever person just yet, that’s because she has always been there. Realizing you have loved someone forever without really understanding take a little bit to process. During his time away from his second love, baseball he has some time to see if she might have the same feeling for him. He has his work cut out for him.
Devney is a wonderful woman, kind and sweet, a great friend who is very family oriented. But she has some secrets to her past that she hasn’t even told her best friend. Feeling it wasn’t her place to tell him. When they cross the line from friends to lovers and truths are told, she still holds back. That might have been her biggest mistake. Hopefully everyone will understand when the truth comes out. Devney is concerned with the life at will accompany being part of the baseball girlfriend/wife. She is not prepared to leave her family and move across the country. Is that all that is holding her back?
There will be a roller coaster of emotions while reading this one. But in true Corinne fashion, she will put you back together before the end? Will you be cheering for Sean and Devney?
*** Advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. ***
How does she do it???? EVERY. SINGLE. TIME….
Corinne Michaels RIPS out my heart, stamps all over it, kicks it across the curb for good measure, and then sticks a few pins in….
BUT… SOMEHOW…. she always manages to put me back together again.
We have been waiting for Sean and Devney’s story, and boy was it a good one. Sean Arrowood has my heart. He has my soul. I just fell in love with their story…. until I didn’t because I was crying too much!!
When Sean returns to stay in Sugarloaf for his turn & 6 month stay back at their family home, he is determined to explore the new found feelings for his very best of friends. After sharing a drunken kiss, all sorts of emotions and feeling emerge.
But a battle of hearts, and different concerns cause Devney to be more cautious. She simply doesn’t want to loose her best friend.
But just as things start to settle, everything changes once more. Whether or not these two find their way back to one another is for you to find out, but you will not be disappointed with this story.
Even between the very best and closest of friends, there are still secrets that threaten to be exposed.
This story is a rip-your-heart out one. It will make you feel all the emotions. But at the same time it will make you SMILE. It will make you laugh, and keep your cup full to the brim with happiness and contentment at the friendship these two really do share above all else.
LOVED IT!
Looking for the best friend to lovers book? Look no more you have found it! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again I’ll read anything Corrine Michaels writes forever! I’m such a fan and she does not wrong with her writing and character/plot build! She gets you to forget that their world isn’t real and just a book which in my opinion is the best feeling!
Sean and Devney’s story was simply amazing!
Sean is the one book boyfriend everyone is dreaming of – he is caring, loyal, loves fiercely, fights for what he wants, sexy alpha baseball player and so much more. Devney – I loved her so much! Such a strong heroine who puts the needs of others above her own needs/wants at all costs. They have been best friends since they were young children and although their journey has taken them miles apart and they each have their own secrets, their friendship never wavered throughout the years. It’s an emotional rollercoaster as they discover who they are now moving past friends and into lovers and having to tell their truths.
I really love how each brother has their own quote passed down from their mom and Sean’s really stuck with me:
“Just because you don’t hit the bulls-eye, it doesn’t mean the other shots don’t count”
The Arrowood Brothers is a series you definitely don’t want to miss out on and although The One for Me can be read as a stand-alone I highly encourage you to start with book 1 to get greater enjoyment out of the story and side characters. Its great catching up with the other brothers and spouses not to mention some characters from other books in this story! It was amazing to see those names and definitely made me smile.
Only one acceptable end result
Anytime I sit down to devour a book by this author it’s a mental preparation. I know I’ll be getting a story that will make my booklovers heart skip a beat. Corinne really hit her mark with this story. Sean and Devney. *takes a deep breath* I have a hard time explaining the emotions their love story evokes. Sean and Devney are each other’s “person”, but along their journey they kept just a tiny part of themselves hidden from the other. It’s those earth shaking secrets that make the tears fall. Their journey proves that life may give us obstacles (vile parents, broken hearts, unexpected gifts), but it’s your perspective that makes it worth everything in the end. Sean will give you every swoon feeling you can imagine. Devney is so incredibly strong, she’ll leave you in awe of her beauty. Austin will just melt your heart and little miss Hadley make you laugh about this future generation. Can I just say the guest visitors were a welcome surprise. I’m not sure I’m ready for Jacob’s book to come, I don’t want to say goodbye to these brothers!!! Take a leap for this book! I’ll never regret being lost in Sugarloaf!
Yes! Yes. Yeeees… Since I saw the cover I knew. I just had this gut feeling that not only did I need this book I was gonna love it.
Sean is so far beyond amazing. I absolutely love him.
Devney is beautiful tough and fun.
I love this couple and the way they complement and complete each other.
~ I’ll wait for your heart to be ready because mine is ready enough for the both of us.”
~ Friends-to-Lovers done right ~
If nothing else, this time together will give me a friendship I’ve been desperately missing. And for that . . . I’m grateful.
Corinne Michaels writing is like my “comfort food” of books. I can always count on her feel good reads. And this undoubtedly is another great one.
I’ve read all books by this author and “The One For Me” has a special vibe. A special touch that warmth my heart and made me smile.
QUOTE ~ Kissing him is like that first breath of air in the morning. It’s filled with hope that the day can be great and ushers in the feeling of peace that washes over you.
The One For Me is everything you want in a friends to lovers story and so much more. I would give this book 10 stars if I could because Corinne has really out done herself. Sean is literally the most amazing leading man and has taken the top spot for me out of all the men in her stories. He is full of tenderness, strength, compassion, support and so much love it’s ridiculous. He is proud of his baseball career, but not cocky and he gives so much back to kids, his family and his friends. Devney is broken and beautiful, but full of secrets and a vulnerability that tugs at your heartstrings. The way Sean loves her is so fierce and magnetic that it will bring tears to your eyes. When he said he wanted to be her salvation, not her destruction, my heart just exploded and I couldn’t stop swooning. All Sean wants to do is make all her dreams come true. You need to read this book for the key, the baseball field, the letter and the truth. This book will rock your world and your heart!
“You don’t have to have me as a dream, Devney. I’m the reality, and I’m willing to give you everything!”
Tracey, Life Reads With Friends
The One for Me is the 3rd book in the Arrowood Brothers series, 4 oh so yummy brothers. Connor, Declan, Sean and Jacob. All can be read as a Standalone but WHY would you want to. You need to experience everything Arrowood!!!
Corinne Michaels is an absolute GENIUS with this series. How she creates these characters who you love and never want to leave. The One for Me is about Sean Arrowood and his best friend Devney Maxwell. Best Friends since they were little kids. Always there for each other no matter what. You cannot help but fall in love with Sean. Sean and Devney’s story is comical, sweet and a little heartbreaking but that is the best part of Corinne’s story weaving its way to an incredibly amazing tale of how best friends can become more…
You will not regret this beautiful story and how they Sean and Devney are THE ONES FOR ME!!!!
This is a friends to lovers with so much drama and emotion. Sean and Devney who are destined to be each other’s forever, but it takes them a while to figure it out. Sean comes home to do his 6-months at the farm and after a late night drunken kiss, his entire world turns upside. Devney is not only fighting her fear of ruining a friendship with Sean, but her secrets are holding her hostage. When the unthinkable happens, the world shifts again. Each Arrowood story is unique, but have one common theme : What’s one truth about an arrow? The answer is always carefully crafted for the individual brother’s story in such a clever and beautiful way.