All the Way: A Romancing Manhattan Novel

Where have I been to miss such a great Author that keeps you glued to the pages until that last word is read! This story will break your heart for what London is dealing with, losing her parents and her career all in one night. Then you bring in her crazy brother who thinks everything is owed to him and a hot lawyer named Finn, you know that is just a combination for something bad to happen down the road! I don't want to spoil too much past this but that ending was totally perfect after everything that Finn and London had to endure to get to that point!

I absolutely loved the scenes between London and Finn's niece that brought London and Finn even closer in the beginning. I could have done without some of the sex scenes that went a little bit longer than I would have had in the book. Overall, this was a great read that made me a little bit sad after finishing it because I just want more of this couple and what may happen in the future!

If anything, this book made me add yet another fantastic Author to my favorites and a list of more books to add to my growing TBR pile!!

Thank You to Kristen Proby for this great start to what appears to be a fantastic series!!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the Publisher!

All the Way was such a great introduction to the new Romancing Manhattan series by Kristen Proby! It was relatively low angst but still super romantic. It had everything I've come to expect from Mrs. Proby's books from fun characters, lots of sexy time, humor filled moments, to such vivid descriptions of the places throughout the story. I find her ability to "paint a picture" with words as one of my favorite things about her writing.

London and Finn were so cute and they had such natural chemistry and connection. The fact that Finn knew her parents like he did added this depth to their relationship that I wasn't expecting. His natural inclination to take care of her was so swoon-worthy! I loved how bossy Finn could be and how independent London could be. They were both exactly what the other never knew they needed. Their relationship felt so real. They went through growing pains and had to learn to compromise with one another if they wanted to make it work.

This book had hope, humor and healing. It had witty banter and passion. If you want a true romance read and love a bossy H this book will be perfect for you. And just a little side note, I want all my Heroes 40 or older if Kristen is writing them! Finn was HOT!

*ARC provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.*

I received a review copy of the book before release for an honest review.

This story opens up as London is recovering from a leg injury after a fire that took her parents life and left her badly injured. She is a Broadway dancer who can no longer dance but is also very wealthy with a drug addicted, bad seed brother and she meets Finn, at her parents will reading.

Finn is a great uncle and he runs into London back at his vacation home as she is his new neighbor for the summer while he is there with his niece. The two form a friendships and love but London is a star in the making and they have to learn to make things work as real life takes over and the vacation ends.

This book was wonderful. I love this author and this story is the first book in a new series that I am absolutely in LOVE with. I cannot wait to read more about Finn's family and see who they end up with.

This story has a little drama as Kyle, the bad seed brother tries to cause mischief and I loved how Finn is 100% there for London thru all her ups and downs. I also loved how London is with Finn and his niece.

I had read a book from a previous series and had enjoyed it, so I was fairly eager to catch the start of a new series. Sadly, it was like a car accident I couldn’t look away from, and two stars is probably too high.

I wanted to like London and Finn, but it was sort of hard when the prologue had him asking her out on a date right after reading her parent’s will. Finn was insanely controlling about everything and even when London stood up for herself and clearly communicated what she wanted, he didn’t listen. I did like his brothers and London’s friend Sasha.

Plot wise it was a lot of weird sex scenes {without any chemistry between London and Finn}, a lot of food and body shaming, and a watered down conflict that came to a head and was resolved in about 5 pages.

Overall, it felt like a story that I had been dropped in the middle of and the ending was abrupt af. And even though I could probably go on about the things that irritated me, I’ve already given this book too much of my time.

**Huge thanks to William Morrow for providing the arc free of charge**

Not only did London lose her parents in a tragic accident but she was injured as well and now her career as an actress is in jeopardy. Needing to get away and heal she heads to her parent’s home in Martha’s Vineyard not expecting the impact that her sexy neighbor and his niece would have on her life.

Finn is a lawyer who first met London at the reading of her parent’s will. He is spending the summer at Martha’s Vineyard with his niece and couldn’t be happier that London is his neighbor. He was attracted to her from the moment he first met her but he can see that she is damaged by the tragedy she recently endured and all he wants to do is help her heal.

I enjoyed these characters and the fact that they had both established in their careers and independent. Finn wants to be London’s hero but London is strong and doesn’t need to be rescued. They are a perfect match for each other as they have a way of challenging each other. Full of emotion and romance this is a great beginning to a new series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

This is the first book of a new series by Kristen Proby.

London Watson just lost her parents and her career in a tragic house fire. Looking for a little solace she retreats to the family's beach house in the Hamptons. Is there where she gets to know her state lawyer, Fin, a bit better and a romance begins. I really liked Finn, he was very protective and caring towards London. While London was an ok character I felt that something was missing, I needed more depth perhaps to understand her a bit better. I also think that while there was some chemistry present between Finn and London, I missed that earth shattering chemistry that I'm used to see from Kristen.

The main conflict wasn't bad, but this as well as London's character, needed depth. I felt like it wasn't completely developed and the ending was abrupt leaving me wanting so much more from the storyline and the characters. It left me wishing this book had provided more of the genius that I know this author is capable of giving her readers.

Overall not a bad start to this series.

I'm not new to Kristen books, BUT I must honestly confess that it was quite long time since I read her latest book... ok, I knew Kristen writting, so All the Way needed to be good book, right? I don't watch on blurbs too much but this time I did a little exception because I was very curious what Kristen left inside...

When I started to read it I thought : ok ...Marta maybe It's been a while since You and Kristen have a date but, come on let's dive in !

Now I can blame me, myself and I.... maybe Kristen a little too because since page no 1 I couldn't stop reading and put this book down.... My day was sooo short... Finn and London shamelessly steal my time but in good way.

London's story from the begining break my heart, Finn captivate me with his commanding style... But as The Beatles sang : All You need is Love ❤

Yes, I know someone could say... what???? All love stories looks similar to this one... but Ladies and Gentelman... every love story depends on author's writting style... So Yes, yes and yes ....that's Kristen Proby baby... ! for sure this book is great one !

This book, the start of a new series feels...meh. I was expecting all the crazy feels that I get from reading Kristen Proby's work, (yes, I've read them all, repeatedly) and they weren't there. Even the climax towards the end was just not up to this author's high bar. Characters were well developed, but more time could have been spent on London's seeing/not seeing her brother in the city, drawing out that tension, making it seem like London was really losing it. Perhaps this was in the original copy, and editors wanted these scenes edited out, or it interfered with the flow of the story. I'm not going to blame this on the author, because she's usually so good. Will I read this again? Most probably. But will it ever be as good as some of the books she's written in the past? No. One only has to look to her stellar With Me in Seattle series to see the amazing character depth, description of places, people and the genuine love that she's brought to that series. I can only hope that the next book in this most current series is better than this one was.

Finn is a corporate lawyer who worked on London’s parents’ will as a favor. London’s parents were killed in a house fire that severely injured her leg and made it seem like she would never work on Broadway again.

It turns out that Finn did the favor for her parents because he lives in the summer house right next to them which London discovers when she goes there to recover and rejuvenate. The story was sweet - Finn definitely loved London from the get go - and engaging with enough drama and questions to keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat.

I enjoyed this story of Finn and London, but I couldn’t quite get as invested with them as I did the Montgomery clan from Seattle. The Montgomery Family just stole a piece of my heart that I don’t know if any other fictional family will be able to come close to.

Overall, I would give this story a chance and hope that everyone can enjoy it!!

*** I voluntarily read a copy of this book via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review ***

It's at our weakest that we find the strength to become the strongest. Proby has remained a favorite of mine, because she's not afraid to go beyond the laughter and delve into the heartache. All The Way dares to be bold. Is not afraid to be sensitive. Will walk away with more than just a little piece of heart. There's a risk to opening yourself up to life. From joyful memories to heartbreaking goodbyes the experiences far outweigh the fear. London and Finn are survivors. Out of tragedy emerges a second chance for three strangers determined to face their fears in order to find their happy ending.

It's safe to say that when Kristen Proby starts a new series, she holds nothing back. All the Way is no exception. From start to finish the story keeps you enthralled.

While Kristen continues to provide her swoony signature, which I absolutely LOVE, All the Way is different. London Watson, an independent, irrepressible woman has been one of the strongest characters I've read from Ms. Proby thus far. I love that she stands on her own, fearlessly. I also love how she handles Finn Cavanaugh. The sexy, alpha lawyer has truly met his match. Their chemistry will have you flipping those pages quickly.

In addition to loving the main characters, I loved the supporting ones as well. How they are presented and how they carried the story as a whole heightens the anticipation of what is to come. Really, there nothing more I can say other than I loved this story. I loved it and seriously cannot wait for is yet come.

This is a must read, must add to your reading list.

In All the Way we get the first of Kristen Proby’s new Romancing Manhattan series. We meet London and Finn. London flees NYC after tragedy has struck her family and she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to return to her career as an actress on Broadway. Broadway! This aspect of the series only heightened my interest into this series. Finn meets her when she’s hiding away in Martha’s Vineyard recovering, and their connection just blooms from there.

There was so much I simply adored about this book. For starters, I read the PAPERBACK of this book. You guys, this is the first paperback I’ve read in years so don’t be surprised or laugh at me when I say I was trying to bookmark by tapping on the actual paper several times. I wanted to mark all my favorite spots and come back later. This book was an easy and quick read and was truly fun to read.

I can’t wait to see what Kristen has in store for us next!

All the Way is the first book in Kristen Proby's new series, Romancing Manhattan, and what a start to a series it is. All the Way is a story that will have you wanting to flip page after page just to see what's going to happen next. Finn and London are absolutely perfect together. Finn wants to do everything he can for London to make sure she's safe and to take care of her. London on the other hand is strong willed and doesn't want someone taking care of he, she wants to do it on her own. The connection that these two share felt so real that I had no doubt they would have fallen for each other even in real life. London is trying to move on from tragedy and find her way, Finn is in her life one was or another whether she likes it or not. I loved watching this story unfold page after page. All the Way was a fantastic read and I can't wait to read the next book.

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I found this to be a pretty quick, predictable read. The characters weren't all that complex and it was easy to figure out what was going to happen. I thought the book started out strong with the meeting at the lawyer's office but veered off course a bit after that. I found it a bit unbelievable that as mad as London was at Finn for asking her out that shortly after she sees him as the hottest thing ever and wants to pursue the attraction to him. I would have liked to have seen a bit more buildup to the beginning of their relationship.

Although this wasn't a great, moving read I did like it enough to read future books in the series. This would be a good weekend or beach read as it is a quick, easy read that readers won't have to put much thought into.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.

Once again Kristen has pulled me in with characters that grab you from the beginning and you just don't want to let go. I can't wait for the rest of this series!

Finn Cavanaugh is sexy and a bit Alpha and the perfect fit for London Watson. Although they don't get off to the right start at the get-go, once they connect, it's a fun and seductive story.

London is sassy and strong-willed. The perfect type of heroine you love to read. Kristen is the queen of strong women who know who they are and what they want in life. She also knows how to push their buttons with the perfect mate with makes for an inviting read.

Pick up this new series. It's full of fun flirtiness with a little suspense thrown in to keep you on your toes. A top read for the year!

I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.

I liked this book, but it had lots of ups and downs. The summertime romance between Finn and London seems solid until they get back to New York and she is offered a film job. Finn's need to "protect" London comes off as domineering at times, especially after he continues to do it after she tells Finn to stop with the controlling behavior.

He eventually comes to understand that while he thinks doing the right thing, it does come off as controlling. Changing his behavior is something he has to work at.

London's crazy brother is another obstacle that she must overcome. Although its more of a throwaway plot point that a solid subplot.

~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~

3.5 Stars

I was really excited to read this book. I read my first book by Kristen Proby and LOVED late last month. I went into All the Way with such high hopes. It started out great, but then fell flat. I liked it, but I didn't connect and the story line wasn't as enticing as I'd hoped.

Kristen's writing style is very effortless, I think that's what kept me reading the whole way through. What it lacked, for me, was something didn't grab at my heart. Finn is this awesome attorney who's kinda growly but a super nice guy....but that's as far as he got...super nice.

So I'm going to pass on this series, but I will be checking out more from Kristen's Big Sky series that I loved so much!

I listened to the audio version of this book. I've only read a couple of other books by this author. I think this was a bit of a departure for her into a little bit heavier stuff. Having said that, if you're looking for light sexy and funny from her, you may be disappointed. The sexy is there and pretty intense, but heavy issues dealt with include death, career ending injuries, drug abuse, mental illness and murder. As long as you go into the book expecting that, you will probably like the book. I liked it.
The narration by Aby Craden and Joe Arden was pretty good. I had a little problem with the teenage girl in the story sounding like she was five, but that may be just me.

Well I am not sure if book 2 continues with the same couple or goes on to another family member but either way I need more of ALL the characters.

Kristen mixed some suspense with this great love story. She also was able to blend wonderfully 2 strong characters and expose their weakness without risking the more drama than wad necessary with the suspense aspect already there.

If Kristen chooses to continue this story with London and Finn we can only assume more trouble is brewing for these 2, but hope to see Quinn, Carter and Sasha get a story too.

I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest
The characters + storytelling were very captivating
London was taking a break to recharge.
Finn was looking for some down time to recharge
What are the odds that they woud get more than they bargained for ?
They were not looking for love, but love found them.
Now they have to decided if this newfound love is strong enough.
The storytelling + the character's build were awesome!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!

ALL THE WAY by Kristen Proby is the first book in the Romancing Manhattan series. We are introduced to London Watson and Finn Cavanaugh. London’s parents have perished in the fire that left London injured. Finn is not only their estate lawyer, he is also her neighbour at the family beach house where London has gone to rest and recuperate.

Sadly, I was not able to connect with either the story or the characters. I felt the story was told in a perfunctory, clinical manner. There is insufficient character development; Finn and London spend much of their time bickering about who will pay for things (rich people problems) and having sex. I truly did not understand the attraction between them.

There are a couple other minor storylines that focus on London’s drug addict brother and the mystery of who started the fire. These are also dealt with in a token manner and frankly, a coldness on London’s part.

The few bright spots are provided by Shaw and Carter, Finn’s brother and brother-in-law respectively, along with Finn’s mother. Shaw and Carter will be getting their own books in this series.

At 180-odd pages, the book is a reasonably quick read.

I'm not new to Kristen books, BUT I must honestly confess that it was quite long time since I read her latest book... ok, I knew Kristen writting, so All the Way needed to be good book, right? I don't watch on blurbs too much but this time I did a little exception because I was very curious what Kristen left inside...

When I started to read it I thought : ok ...Marta maybe It's been a while since You and Kristen have a date but, come on let's dive in !

Now I can blame me, myself and I.... maybe Kristen a little too because since page no 1 I couldn't stop reading and put this book down.... My day was sooo short... Finn and London shamelessly steal my time but in good way.

London's story from the begining break my heart, Finn captivate me with his commanding style... But as The Beatles sang : All You need is Love ❤

Yes, I know someone could say... what???? All love stories looks similar to this one... but Ladies and Gentelman... every love story depends on author's writting style... So Yes, yes and yes ....that's Kristen Proby baby... ! for sure this book is great one !

Loved this story so much! First of all, London is a really cool name for a female character. Second, her brother, Kevin, made me angry from the get go, the little snot. Anyway, this is a really great read. Suspenseful and truly romantic at the same time and it will keep the reader involved all the way until the end.

This is the first book in the Romancing Manhattan Series and if this first book is any indication of what's to come, this will be another MUST read series! London is a beautiful, well to do Broadway star who was involved in a traumatic tragedy with her family and encounters Finn a wealthy lawyer who is handling her family's estate. Finn and London's story begins with loss and heartache but turns into so much more...... finding the one person who makes you feel whole and loved unconditionally. I loved this book and can't wait for the next one in the series.

I received a review copy of the book before release for an honest review.

This story opens up as London is recovering from a leg injury after a fire that took her parents life and left her badly injured. She is a Broadway dancer who can no longer dance but is also very wealthy with a drug addicted, bad seed brother and she meets Finn, at her parents will reading.

Finn is a great uncle and he runs into London back at his vacation home as she is his new neighbor for the summer while he is there with his niece. The two form a friendships and love but London is a star in the making and they have to learn to make things work as real life takes over and the vacation ends.

This book was wonderful. I love this author and this story is the first book in a new series that I am absolutely in LOVE with. I cannot wait to read more about Finn's family and see who they end up with.

This story has a little drama as Kyle, the bad seed brother tries to cause mischief and I loved how Finn is 100% there for London thru all her ups and downs. I also loved how London is with Finn and his niece.

London irritated me a bit with her attitude and not letting Finn show his love. The ending was abrupt and it didn’t feel like it was done. I know we’ll get more in Quinn and Carter, but I wanted a better ending for London and Finn.

I listened to the audio version of this book. I've only read a couple of other books by this author. I think this was a bit of a departure for her into a little bit heavier stuff. Having said that, if you're looking for light sexy and funny from her, you may be disappointed. The sexy is there and pretty intense, but heavy issues dealt with include death, career ending injuries, drug abuse, mental illness and murder. As long as you go into the book expecting that, you will probably like the book. I liked it.
The narration by Aby Craden and Joe Arden was pretty good. I had a little problem with the teenage girl in the story sounding like she was five, but that may be just me.

All the Way is the first book in Kristen's new series Romancing Manhattan. Loved this book! The characters are both strong, independent and driven. Finn Cavanaugh is a corporate attorney, he is a handsome, dominate man who is used to getting what he wants without being arrogant.
London is a famous Broadway performer who is fiercely independent with a competitive streak. London grew up in a wealthy family which came with a lot of benefits but life wasn't all roses. London's father was a controlling man and her only brother has a mean streak.
Life's circumstances bring these two together and there is an instant attraction. Finn and London have great chemistry and enjoy one another.

All the Way is the first in the Romancing Manhattan series, to say it a perfect start to the series is putting it mildly! It's phenomenal! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic's Read

Finn and London are our couple who are destined for their happily ever after. Finn is ready to take this bull by the horns.. he is all in with London. He is also convinced to be there and in her sight while she become drawn to him.

I crazy loved this story and I for one cannot wait for the next one in this series!

A great start to a brand new series!

All the Way is a book I wanted to start as soon as I could. I loved Kristen Proby's Fusion series and was excited when I saw this is book one for her new upcoming Romancing Manhattan series. You get the emotions of torment, love, scared, and renewal with this book. I felt that these characters were made for each other and literally each others half.

You definitely get some hot romance, and you will get some drama. A perfect combination to get this story started right!

This was not the story I usually read by this author and I am very disappointed.
The storyline had potential and I had hoped it would reach it, but the whole story felt rushed like the author wasn't sure where to go with it.
The story was like a perfect cliffhanger and I don't enjoy reading books that end that way, so I have to say this was definitely not a book I enjoyed and I'm not sure if I will read anymore in this series..

I didn't realize how many books of Kristen Proby I had read until I came to do this review. I adore her books. The leave me feeling happy and content. That doesn't always happen. There are many books that I don't finish.

This book was wonderful from the beginning until the very end. There were some sad moments, some scary moments, even some moments that left me wondering if Finn and London would get their Happily Ever After.

London and Finn meet under sad circumstances. He is the lawyer for her parents estate. They died in a fire that she survived. She is a Broadway star. There was no way I could see them meeting up again. Boy was I happy with their second encounter. The secondary characters, all except one, were wonderful, easy to like. They helped make the story amazing.

All the Way is the first novel in Kristen Proby's new Romancing Manhattan series, introducing us to Finn Cavanaugh and London Watson, as well as a slew of secondary characters that we're sure to see again. Finn Cavanaugh is handsome lawyer stuck with the difficult job of being the estate lawyer for London's parents who recently passed in a house fire. London Watson is a broadway beauty queen, though her dreams of continuing her dancing career are put on hold by the fire. It's not the right timing, but sparks fly between the two when they discover they're neighbors at the romantic Martha's Vineyard.

This fast-paced romance sucked me in from the start, with Kristen Proby starting the novel at the height of painful family drama. I immediately liked London, she's a charismatic woman who is both unashamed of her wealth and unaware how different she is from other women. Finn, on the other hand, took me a moment to warm up to, with his directness and desperate need to care for London. He's described so well and I really enjoyed his chapters, so in time I warmed up to him, can't say it's hard to imagine a man wanting to woo a beautiful, successful women by pulling out all the stops. London's life has been much like the drop of a rollercoaster and Finn wants nothing more than to bring her to the top.

"If I'm not mistaken, Finn Cavanaugh just claimed me"

The relationship progresses quickly, but it made for an entertaining, quick read. Each dives headfirst into one another, replacing the usual dating and getting to know each other with serious emotions and some bumps that shake things up a bit. Finn and London engage in some hilarious banter, a bit of delicious smut (Duh!), and there is quite a lot of world development as the characters take their romance from Martha's Vineyard to the skyline of Manhattan. Kristen Proby sets the stage with All the Way, introducing us to London's fellow dancers and revealing that Finn Cavanaugh is not the only handsome lawyer in his family. There's also a hint of mystery, something I hope we see in future books in the series. It's a layered novel, with several plot lines taking place at once before tying together in a neat, sweet bow.

"'There's a shortcut to my place down here,' she says with a wink. 'Just in case you ever need it.'"

Romancing Manhattan is an exciting new series from Kristen Proby and All the Way is a solid introductory novel. Longtime fans will love meeting new characters and new readers will find themselves swooning for the handsome, romantic heroes. I look forward to finding out what's next in this series, especially if we will be getting more of Carter and Quinn.

ARC provided.