Nice-guy Brett is accustomed to life in the friend zone, but when he meets the delectable Liv he’s ready for a change in zip code. What will it take to convince her to ditch her usual type and give him a shot?
This was a very enjoyable read i just couldn’t pull myself away from kindle until i reached the end. I loved the banter between the character’s had me laughing out loud on many occasions or smiling like the joker! The storyline was brilliant certainly is a page turner snd kept me on my toes throughout. It’s one of those novels that once you start you just lose yourself in the page’s and you visualise yourself right there it takes you away from reality that’s for sure. I can’t wait to read more from this author !!
Author
bishopjenniferd
3 years ago
The Way You Are (Carolina Connections Book 5) by Sylvie Stewart is another remarkable story that is fun and captivating. It is a quick read that is an enthralling page turner and is told in several POV’s, which I love. It is a little quirky in it’s telling as is Sylvie’s way and her characters will find their way into your heart. The main characters are wonderfully cute as they dance around one another.
Brett is a gentleman who is sweet and adorable and every woman’s dream. Liv is a bad arse and far from shy, she loves what she does and those she is loyal to. Together they are hilarious and so so sexy mexy and hot, hot, hot, if only they can get on the same page.
This is an easy, light and fun read that absolutely needs to be on your read list.
Author
sunbarn
3 years ago
The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart
Five Stars
The Way You Are is the fifth book in The Carolina Connections series by Sylvie Stewart. This book can be read as a standalone, but I don’t have one reason why you would want to skip the first four. They are all excellent reads with all the feels, and this story is no exception. This book had me hooked from the very first page and I stayed up half the night finishing it (definitely worth losing sleep over). This book features Liz and Brett’s story. It is witty and sweet, heartwarming and heartbreaking at time. I’m totally drawn to these characters and Ms. Stewart really makes you feel like you are right there with them. I love it when a book makes me laugh out loud or reach for a tissue and this book fitthat requirement. This is my favorite of the series so far, and I really can’t wait to see what Sylvie Stewart will dream up for us next.
Author
heather
3 years ago
The Way You Are, by Sylvie Stewart, is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections series. This new adult/college romance was a fun and enjoyable read. Liv and Brett were hilarious in their interactions, friendships and overall beings – it was hard not to find these two characters unforgettable. A great addition to the series, The Way You Are, fit perfectly with Liv and Brett’s personalities. The camaraderie between friends was a riot and some of the hi-jinks were outrageous. However, there were serious points/parts within the story and the author over laid those with the humor perfectly. Sylvie Stewart knows how to deliver an exciting and pleasing story!
Author
annastorm
3 years ago
The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections) by Sylvie Stewart
4 Stars
This is book five in the series The Caroline Connections but it can be read as a stand-alone. This is an easy going romance with not too much drama. I’ve been reading some intense books lately and this was a nice respite. This is my first book from this author and it was quite enjoyable. I will be looking forward to reading more of her books. The main characters were well rounded and likable ( maybe not so much Troy). The secondary characters were interesting as well. I’m assuming they were in the books prior to this one. I liked that Brett wasn’t portrayed as a Greek god/ billionaire stud. He was good looking and fit but he was also pierced and tattooed yet wasn’t a “bad boy”. He was respectful, smart and had a good job. He is a walking contradiction. All this to say that I loved him. Liv was great, she made me laugh on several occasions. They both had amazing personalities with chemistry that continued to build throughout the story.
I was delighted with the baseball aspect of the story. I love baseball and football so when I get to read a book that involves either sport, I am thrilled. The humour and witty banter definitely made this a fun read. I highly recommend it.
Author
mab54615
3 years ago
The Way You Are was a good 4 star read and book five in the Carolina Connections series.
Brett meets Liv at a baseball game but quickly finds out that she has a boyfriend who plays for the team. Brett was quickly put in the friend zone with Liv.
The friendship grows between these two and his attraction to Liv continues to grow. And the jealousy continues to build from Troy, he doesn’t like Liv hanging out with Brett. The best I could hope for was that she’d eventually lose interest in Troy and decide she liked me instead – Brett
While out with a bunch of his friends Brett witnesses something that changes everything. He talks to Liv’s cousin letting him know what he saw. Could this be his chance to finally have Liv for himself?
There are some more unexpected twists and turns that added a great element to the story. I also had several LOL moments. Overall I really liked Brett and Liv’s story. Sylvie Stewart pulls you in with her writing, I look forward to reading more from her.
Author
lucyberson
3 years ago
The Way You Are, A Carolina Connections Novel #5, by Sylvia Stewart. This is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections Series. I have loved them all and of course this book was no different. I absolutely love this authors books and her writing is absolutely amazing.
We met Brett in previous books and now we finally get a look at him. When he meets Liv at a baseball game, a little crush is developed on both sides but the only issue is….. Liv has a boyfriend. So, Brett is friend- zoned. When he sees something that can change their status, will they be able to move past the friend zone and actually be a couple.
Author
ttantonelli
3 years ago
The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections #5) by Sylvie Stewart
5 out of 5 stars
The Way You Are is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections written by Sylvie Stewart and I have read every book in this series and I loved them. Ms. Stewarts writing just gets better with each story/book. The characters are crazy but fun crazy that feed of the crazy. They are well developed and we even get to see our favorite couples from the first few books.
Brett MacKinnon, is a nice guy and a frequent resident of the friend zone. He has terrible taste in woman. So when Brett hears this tiny little girl with the booming voice he goes and talks to her. He is determined to ditch the friend zone and show her he is boyfriend material. Too bad the position’s already been filled by a ball-playing caveman who could flatten him with his pinky
LIV: There are really only three things she needs in life: sex, baseball, and winning. Her hot boyfriend and season tickets take care of the first two, while she always do her best to cover the last. So developing an unexpected crush on a new friend is more than a little inconvenient. She doesn’t have anything but friendship to offer Brett, but with the way he looks at her, and makes her feel things he has her wishing she did.
BRETT: Has been put in the friend zone so often, they’ve got a sandwich named after him. You’d think he’d be used to it by now. But when it comes to the delectable Liv and he will pull out all the stops to show her he is the guy for her.
Can Brett get out of the friend zone what will it take for Liv to see him more than a friend? You will have to read this great book to find out.
I highly recommend this book/series…
By
Tracy
@tracym
Author
angelfra43
3 years ago
The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart is book five of the Carolina Connections series. This book is Liv and Brett’s story. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put the book down.
Liv is smart and knows want she needs out of life. When she meets Brett, she immediately friend zoned him. She has her boyfriend and baseball, she’s good. That is until she realizes she’s starting to crush on him. Brett is used to being friend zoned. He’s always the friend. This time however, it’s not going to work for him. He has feelings for Liv and he won’t be just the friend. Will Brett get Liv to take him out of the friend zone?
I loved these characters and found myself rooting from them right from the beginning. They experience so many different emotions and turmoil, it was hard not to feel that with them. This book was great and I’m glad I read it!
Author
humphrey0858
3 years ago
THE WAY YOU ARE A Carolina Connections Novel by SYLVIE STEWART
Five Stars
This story is so cute. Brett is my type of guy. He has all the things a girl could want. I would look past his height because he has so many redeeming qualities. The way these characters are written had me laughing out loud multiple times. The characters side comments to themselves were hilarious. I really enjoyed this authors work. I will be checking out more from this author and I hope the other books are just as witty and fun.
Author
rlrankin
3 years ago
The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections series. I loved this book for so many different reasons. First I loved Tambo, Liv’s dog. He made me smile every time.
Second I loved Brett, he wasn’t the stereotypical leading male character. He wasn’t a giant who’s muscles had muscles. What he was is a caring man who knows how to treat a woman. Any Mom would be proud to have him date their daughter.
Liv was funny and a proud baseball fan (Go Cubs!) who doesn’t allow anyone to intimidate her, well almost anyone.
It was great catching up with everyone and seeing where they are now in their relationships. I hope the next book comes out soon.
Author
magicmarc93
3 years ago
The Way You Are is book 5 in the Carolina Connections series by Sylvie Stewart. My first read by this author, and what a merry dance I was led on. A refreshing change from the dark and twisted stories I love so much.
Brett MacKinnon always comes in second best, which delegates him to the friend zone. He has this charismatic personality that just makes him too sweet and the ladies just don’t take him seriously. To go after his lady love, he needs to toughen up, take charge, or risk getting left behind.
Liv is a feisty little lover of sport. A very strong personality does she possess, and she is not afraid to go after what she wants, that is of she really knows what she wants. She was hilarious and a true pleasure to get to know.
The Way You Are was brilliantly written, engaging, arresting, riveting. A storyline that draws you in immediately, and the ending comes far too quickly. A charismatic cast that will undoubtedly entertain anyone who picks it up and reads it. A fantastic 5 star story.
Author
timandlyndsey05
3 years ago
The Way You Are (Carolina Connections book 5) by Sylvie Stewart
5 stars
I loved this book and will now be reading from book 1, as this is book 5. It can bw read as a standalone, but I just want to know more about this group!
Brett was so great but the poor guy gets friend zoned, often from what it seems like. And when he meets the perfect girl at a baseball game, they hit it off, until she says who she is there for. Can he get out of the friend zone?
Liv is a tell it like it is, feisty woman. I really loved getting to know her and the crazy of her life.
These two were great with a great group of friends along the way too!
Author
krystalgregory
3 years ago
The Way You Are (Carolina Connections Book 5) by Sylvie Stewart
4 out of 5 stars
This book is about friends, love, baseball and the love of baseball, and I loved every minute of it. Poor, sweet Brett has found himself Mayor of Friendzone on more than one occasion. But when he meets the passionate and fiery Liv, he is willing to do anything to make a permanent move out of that territory and into boyfriend land. To bad that position is already filled by a baseball playing He-Man who could easily crush Brett.
Liv tells herself that she can have Brett as a friend. I mean really, women and men can be friends and nothing come of it. At least, that is what she keeps telling herself, until she develops a crush on Brett and is not sure what do about his persistent nature.
The quick and witty banter between these two was adorable. The situations the found themselves in was equally hilarious, and the dual POV was refreshing to be continuously placed in the frame of mind of each character. I highly recommend this book.
Author
lisahelmick
3 years ago
The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections, #5)
By Sylvie Stewart
Rated 5 stars
How enjoyable is this story!! I loved it! The witty banter, the secret longing and the sexy beard…all good reasons to devour this book! Olivia is a hoot! She sure has a mouth on her! She cracked me up at the games! Brett seems like not the type of guy she would go for. His outward appearance might have people shy away or look down on him. But I side he is a golden boy! He has this great big heart. We get to see and spend some time with Gavin and Emerson. They really help the story move forward as does Haley, who is Olivia’s best friend.
This isn’t my first book by this author. I have read all of the others in this series. They all have a little fun, some sexy men and strong sassy women. I love reading this series and look forward to the next one!!
Author
katiematthews83
3 years ago
The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections #5)
By Sylvie Stewart
5 stars
Number 5 in this series and I am still hanging on every word this author writes! Yes they can be all read as a standalone but they are all equally as amazing so highly recommend them too.
I love nothing more than a friends to lover’s story, I think friendship can be such a good base for a relationship sometimes and this story was just the most perfect example of that. Ms Stewart always manages to make me fall in love with her characters, they are always genuinely nice people and they feel like you are reading about your friends. I loved Olivia, she was so sweet and funny, and I can see why Brett was so enamoured with her! Brett, bless his heart, you could really tell how much Olivia meant to him, and in my opinion they were so perfect for each other. They had a really good chemistry that was genuine and not over the top, I was secretly rooting for them the whole way through. As with all of this authors books you can count on the secondary characters being brilliant and they were – they all add something to the story that make it so much more enjoyable to read.
As always I cannot wait to read more from this author in the future – she is definitely one of my go to authors!
Author
kbkerryabaker
3 years ago
The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections series. This book can be read as a stand-alone even though characters from the previous books do pop up here and there.
For me this was the first book I have read in this series and I am now questioning why. This book is brilliant. It kept me thoroughly entertained throughout. I was laughing my way through at these characters. And I think part of that was because of how relatable I found them to be. Not only was it easy to imagine these characters and their troubles but it was easy to imagine yourself in their position, experiencing exactly what they were going through.
The author really pulls you into the story and helps you to become a full part of it: I cannot recommend this book highly enough and I am going straight back to start again at book 1!
Author
angelahayes
3 years ago
4 Stars
The Way You Are is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections series by Sylvie Stewart. This is is a fun, light-hearted and fabulous contemporary romance/ romantic comedy/friends to lovers’ story with a slow-burning romance, steamy moments, and a wonderful cast of characters. Even though it is the fourth in a series, it could be read as a standalone. But I expect that after reading this book, you will probably go back to read the other books in the series as well.
Olivia and Brett meet unexpectedly, and get along immediately. Brett is smitten, and would love to have a chance with Liv- but she has a boyfriend and he is relegated to the ‘friend-zone’- a place he is all too familiar with. What happens you ask? Well, I really recommend reading all the hilarious details for yourself and discover if Brett finally makes it out of the friend zone.
This is a sweet, steamy, funny and very entertaining story. It has a great pace and a smooth flow. I read it in an afternoon. A really fun read!
Thank you, Ms. Stewart!
Author
heatherlovelace
3 years ago
Nice guys winning PLUS snort inducing laughter EQUALS winning combination. Stewart had me engaged immediately and I instantly was rooting for our “good guy” to get the girl. I absolutely loved the plot and the character development. I love a good book that makes me laugh. Relatable and fun, this book is a must read and one you will have a hard time putting down. Loved it.
Author
kirchersmiles
3 years ago
The Way You Are (Carolina Connections Book 5) by Sylvie Stewart
5 Stars
I have read so many of this authors books and I think all of these in this series…I love them all..when I saw this one it was a no brainer….and it just might be my favorite of all of them…Well for today it is, I think in a small way each one holds that title.
Brett was awesome, so sweet and carried the friend zone title well, until he didn’t LOL Liv I think is my favorite kind of female lead..She had me cracking up and these people made me want to know them.
I love this author and her writing always grabs me at page 1 and I don’t want to put the book down and this one was no different, I read it in one sitting and actually tried to slow my reading so it wouldn’t end. I really want to go back and read all of these again back to back. I can’t recommend this book and this series and this author enough.
This was a very enjoyable read i just couldn’t pull myself away from kindle until i reached the end. I loved the banter between the character’s had me laughing out loud on many occasions or smiling like the joker! The storyline was brilliant certainly is a page turner snd kept me on my toes throughout. It’s one of those novels that once you start you just lose yourself in the page’s and you visualise yourself right there it takes you away from reality that’s for sure. I can’t wait to read more from this author !!
The Way You Are (Carolina Connections Book 5) by Sylvie Stewart is another remarkable story that is fun and captivating. It is a quick read that is an enthralling page turner and is told in several POV’s, which I love. It is a little quirky in it’s telling as is Sylvie’s way and her characters will find their way into your heart. The main characters are wonderfully cute as they dance around one another.
Brett is a gentleman who is sweet and adorable and every woman’s dream. Liv is a bad arse and far from shy, she loves what she does and those she is loyal to. Together they are hilarious and so so sexy mexy and hot, hot, hot, if only they can get on the same page.
This is an easy, light and fun read that absolutely needs to be on your read list.
The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart
Five Stars
The Way You Are is the fifth book in The Carolina Connections series by Sylvie Stewart. This book can be read as a standalone, but I don’t have one reason why you would want to skip the first four. They are all excellent reads with all the feels, and this story is no exception. This book had me hooked from the very first page and I stayed up half the night finishing it (definitely worth losing sleep over). This book features Liz and Brett’s story. It is witty and sweet, heartwarming and heartbreaking at time. I’m totally drawn to these characters and Ms. Stewart really makes you feel like you are right there with them. I love it when a book makes me laugh out loud or reach for a tissue and this book fitthat requirement. This is my favorite of the series so far, and I really can’t wait to see what Sylvie Stewart will dream up for us next.
The Way You Are, by Sylvie Stewart, is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections series. This new adult/college romance was a fun and enjoyable read. Liv and Brett were hilarious in their interactions, friendships and overall beings – it was hard not to find these two characters unforgettable. A great addition to the series, The Way You Are, fit perfectly with Liv and Brett’s personalities. The camaraderie between friends was a riot and some of the hi-jinks were outrageous. However, there were serious points/parts within the story and the author over laid those with the humor perfectly. Sylvie Stewart knows how to deliver an exciting and pleasing story!
The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections) by Sylvie Stewart
4 Stars
This is book five in the series The Caroline Connections but it can be read as a stand-alone. This is an easy going romance with not too much drama. I’ve been reading some intense books lately and this was a nice respite. This is my first book from this author and it was quite enjoyable. I will be looking forward to reading more of her books. The main characters were well rounded and likable ( maybe not so much Troy). The secondary characters were interesting as well. I’m assuming they were in the books prior to this one. I liked that Brett wasn’t portrayed as a Greek god/ billionaire stud. He was good looking and fit but he was also pierced and tattooed yet wasn’t a “bad boy”. He was respectful, smart and had a good job. He is a walking contradiction. All this to say that I loved him. Liv was great, she made me laugh on several occasions. They both had amazing personalities with chemistry that continued to build throughout the story.
I was delighted with the baseball aspect of the story. I love baseball and football so when I get to read a book that involves either sport, I am thrilled. The humour and witty banter definitely made this a fun read. I highly recommend it.
The Way You Are was a good 4 star read and book five in the Carolina Connections series.
Brett meets Liv at a baseball game but quickly finds out that she has a boyfriend who plays for the team. Brett was quickly put in the friend zone with Liv.
The friendship grows between these two and his attraction to Liv continues to grow. And the jealousy continues to build from Troy, he doesn’t like Liv hanging out with Brett. The best I could hope for was that she’d eventually lose interest in Troy and decide she liked me instead – Brett
While out with a bunch of his friends Brett witnesses something that changes everything. He talks to Liv’s cousin letting him know what he saw. Could this be his chance to finally have Liv for himself?
There are some more unexpected twists and turns that added a great element to the story. I also had several LOL moments. Overall I really liked Brett and Liv’s story. Sylvie Stewart pulls you in with her writing, I look forward to reading more from her.
The Way You Are, A Carolina Connections Novel #5, by Sylvia Stewart. This is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections Series. I have loved them all and of course this book was no different. I absolutely love this authors books and her writing is absolutely amazing.
We met Brett in previous books and now we finally get a look at him. When he meets Liv at a baseball game, a little crush is developed on both sides but the only issue is….. Liv has a boyfriend. So, Brett is friend- zoned. When he sees something that can change their status, will they be able to move past the friend zone and actually be a couple.
The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections #5) by Sylvie Stewart
5 out of 5 stars
The Way You Are is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections written by Sylvie Stewart and I have read every book in this series and I loved them. Ms. Stewarts writing just gets better with each story/book. The characters are crazy but fun crazy that feed of the crazy. They are well developed and we even get to see our favorite couples from the first few books.
Brett MacKinnon, is a nice guy and a frequent resident of the friend zone. He has terrible taste in woman. So when Brett hears this tiny little girl with the booming voice he goes and talks to her. He is determined to ditch the friend zone and show her he is boyfriend material. Too bad the position’s already been filled by a ball-playing caveman who could flatten him with his pinky
LIV: There are really only three things she needs in life: sex, baseball, and winning. Her hot boyfriend and season tickets take care of the first two, while she always do her best to cover the last. So developing an unexpected crush on a new friend is more than a little inconvenient. She doesn’t have anything but friendship to offer Brett, but with the way he looks at her, and makes her feel things he has her wishing she did.
BRETT: Has been put in the friend zone so often, they’ve got a sandwich named after him. You’d think he’d be used to it by now. But when it comes to the delectable Liv and he will pull out all the stops to show her he is the guy for her.
Can Brett get out of the friend zone what will it take for Liv to see him more than a friend? You will have to read this great book to find out.
I highly recommend this book/series…
By
Tracy
@tracym
The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart is book five of the Carolina Connections series. This book is Liv and Brett’s story. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put the book down.
Liv is smart and knows want she needs out of life. When she meets Brett, she immediately friend zoned him. She has her boyfriend and baseball, she’s good. That is until she realizes she’s starting to crush on him. Brett is used to being friend zoned. He’s always the friend. This time however, it’s not going to work for him. He has feelings for Liv and he won’t be just the friend. Will Brett get Liv to take him out of the friend zone?
I loved these characters and found myself rooting from them right from the beginning. They experience so many different emotions and turmoil, it was hard not to feel that with them. This book was great and I’m glad I read it!
THE WAY YOU ARE A Carolina Connections Novel by SYLVIE STEWART
Five Stars
This story is so cute. Brett is my type of guy. He has all the things a girl could want. I would look past his height because he has so many redeeming qualities. The way these characters are written had me laughing out loud multiple times. The characters side comments to themselves were hilarious. I really enjoyed this authors work. I will be checking out more from this author and I hope the other books are just as witty and fun.
The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections series. I loved this book for so many different reasons. First I loved Tambo, Liv’s dog. He made me smile every time.
Second I loved Brett, he wasn’t the stereotypical leading male character. He wasn’t a giant who’s muscles had muscles. What he was is a caring man who knows how to treat a woman. Any Mom would be proud to have him date their daughter.
Liv was funny and a proud baseball fan (Go Cubs!) who doesn’t allow anyone to intimidate her, well almost anyone.
It was great catching up with everyone and seeing where they are now in their relationships. I hope the next book comes out soon.
The Way You Are is book 5 in the Carolina Connections series by Sylvie Stewart. My first read by this author, and what a merry dance I was led on. A refreshing change from the dark and twisted stories I love so much.
Brett MacKinnon always comes in second best, which delegates him to the friend zone. He has this charismatic personality that just makes him too sweet and the ladies just don’t take him seriously. To go after his lady love, he needs to toughen up, take charge, or risk getting left behind.
Liv is a feisty little lover of sport. A very strong personality does she possess, and she is not afraid to go after what she wants, that is of she really knows what she wants. She was hilarious and a true pleasure to get to know.
The Way You Are was brilliantly written, engaging, arresting, riveting. A storyline that draws you in immediately, and the ending comes far too quickly. A charismatic cast that will undoubtedly entertain anyone who picks it up and reads it. A fantastic 5 star story.
The Way You Are (Carolina Connections book 5) by Sylvie Stewart
5 stars
I loved this book and will now be reading from book 1, as this is book 5. It can bw read as a standalone, but I just want to know more about this group!
Brett was so great but the poor guy gets friend zoned, often from what it seems like. And when he meets the perfect girl at a baseball game, they hit it off, until she says who she is there for. Can he get out of the friend zone?
Liv is a tell it like it is, feisty woman. I really loved getting to know her and the crazy of her life.
These two were great with a great group of friends along the way too!
The Way You Are (Carolina Connections Book 5) by Sylvie Stewart
4 out of 5 stars
This book is about friends, love, baseball and the love of baseball, and I loved every minute of it. Poor, sweet Brett has found himself Mayor of Friendzone on more than one occasion. But when he meets the passionate and fiery Liv, he is willing to do anything to make a permanent move out of that territory and into boyfriend land. To bad that position is already filled by a baseball playing He-Man who could easily crush Brett.
Liv tells herself that she can have Brett as a friend. I mean really, women and men can be friends and nothing come of it. At least, that is what she keeps telling herself, until she develops a crush on Brett and is not sure what do about his persistent nature.
The quick and witty banter between these two was adorable. The situations the found themselves in was equally hilarious, and the dual POV was refreshing to be continuously placed in the frame of mind of each character. I highly recommend this book.
The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections, #5)
By Sylvie Stewart
Rated 5 stars
How enjoyable is this story!! I loved it! The witty banter, the secret longing and the sexy beard…all good reasons to devour this book! Olivia is a hoot! She sure has a mouth on her! She cracked me up at the games! Brett seems like not the type of guy she would go for. His outward appearance might have people shy away or look down on him. But I side he is a golden boy! He has this great big heart. We get to see and spend some time with Gavin and Emerson. They really help the story move forward as does Haley, who is Olivia’s best friend.
This isn’t my first book by this author. I have read all of the others in this series. They all have a little fun, some sexy men and strong sassy women. I love reading this series and look forward to the next one!!
The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections #5)
By Sylvie Stewart
5 stars
Number 5 in this series and I am still hanging on every word this author writes! Yes they can be all read as a standalone but they are all equally as amazing so highly recommend them too.
I love nothing more than a friends to lover’s story, I think friendship can be such a good base for a relationship sometimes and this story was just the most perfect example of that. Ms Stewart always manages to make me fall in love with her characters, they are always genuinely nice people and they feel like you are reading about your friends. I loved Olivia, she was so sweet and funny, and I can see why Brett was so enamoured with her! Brett, bless his heart, you could really tell how much Olivia meant to him, and in my opinion they were so perfect for each other. They had a really good chemistry that was genuine and not over the top, I was secretly rooting for them the whole way through. As with all of this authors books you can count on the secondary characters being brilliant and they were – they all add something to the story that make it so much more enjoyable to read.
As always I cannot wait to read more from this author in the future – she is definitely one of my go to authors!
The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections series. This book can be read as a stand-alone even though characters from the previous books do pop up here and there.
For me this was the first book I have read in this series and I am now questioning why. This book is brilliant. It kept me thoroughly entertained throughout. I was laughing my way through at these characters. And I think part of that was because of how relatable I found them to be. Not only was it easy to imagine these characters and their troubles but it was easy to imagine yourself in their position, experiencing exactly what they were going through.
The author really pulls you into the story and helps you to become a full part of it: I cannot recommend this book highly enough and I am going straight back to start again at book 1!
4 Stars
The Way You Are is the fifth book in the Carolina Connections series by Sylvie Stewart. This is is a fun, light-hearted and fabulous contemporary romance/ romantic comedy/friends to lovers’ story with a slow-burning romance, steamy moments, and a wonderful cast of characters. Even though it is the fourth in a series, it could be read as a standalone. But I expect that after reading this book, you will probably go back to read the other books in the series as well.
Olivia and Brett meet unexpectedly, and get along immediately. Brett is smitten, and would love to have a chance with Liv- but she has a boyfriend and he is relegated to the ‘friend-zone’- a place he is all too familiar with. What happens you ask? Well, I really recommend reading all the hilarious details for yourself and discover if Brett finally makes it out of the friend zone.
This is a sweet, steamy, funny and very entertaining story. It has a great pace and a smooth flow. I read it in an afternoon. A really fun read!
Thank you, Ms. Stewart!
Nice guys winning PLUS snort inducing laughter EQUALS winning combination. Stewart had me engaged immediately and I instantly was rooting for our “good guy” to get the girl. I absolutely loved the plot and the character development. I love a good book that makes me laugh. Relatable and fun, this book is a must read and one you will have a hard time putting down. Loved it.
The Way You Are (Carolina Connections Book 5) by Sylvie Stewart
5 Stars
I have read so many of this authors books and I think all of these in this series…I love them all..when I saw this one it was a no brainer….and it just might be my favorite of all of them…Well for today it is, I think in a small way each one holds that title.
Brett was awesome, so sweet and carried the friend zone title well, until he didn’t LOL Liv I think is my favorite kind of female lead..She had me cracking up and these people made me want to know them.
I love this author and her writing always grabs me at page 1 and I don’t want to put the book down and this one was no different, I read it in one sitting and actually tried to slow my reading so it wouldn’t end. I really want to go back and read all of these again back to back. I can’t recommend this book and this series and this author enough.
I will be the first in line for the next one.
Awesome!!