sasha2599's review against another edition
4.0
**ARC provided by NetGalley** Rachel Lacey was a new author to me, but I am so glad I discovered her! While doing research for this review, I realized she release a prequel novella to Run With You called Rock With You (just 99 cents!) so as soon as I finish this post, I'll be dashing off to one-click Rock With You and dive into it!
Although this doesn't actually fall in the sports romance category, which is one of my favorite types, it does have an olympic swimmer in Ethan! I adored Ethan- he was super sweet, loyal, and caring. I loved his relationship with his childhood friends, Ryan and Mark, who were his partners in an extreme sports business called Off-the-Grid Adventures. Also special was Ethan's relationship with Dixie, his grandmother.
Gabby reminded me a bit of myself, so timid and a bit closed off. A work-from-home video game developer, she was taking some time to hide away in the small town to re-set her life after a bad relationship. The difference between Ethan and Gabby led to a really interesting pairing, and I enjoyed seeing them want more from each other as they pretended to be a couple for the benefit of Dixie, Ethan's ailing grandmother. Fake relationships are a trope I tend to enjoy, especially the journey of it turning into more. Run to You certainly fit the bill, and the small town characters also drew me in. It looks like this series will continue, with books focusing on Ryan and Mark. I'm looking forward to reading more from Rachel Lacey!
*ARC provide by netgalley*
Although this doesn't actually fall in the sports romance category, which is one of my favorite types, it does have an olympic swimmer in Ethan! I adored Ethan- he was super sweet, loyal, and caring. I loved his relationship with his childhood friends, Ryan and Mark, who were his partners in an extreme sports business called Off-the-Grid Adventures. Also special was Ethan's relationship with Dixie, his grandmother.
Gabby reminded me a bit of myself, so timid and a bit closed off. A work-from-home video game developer, she was taking some time to hide away in the small town to re-set her life after a bad relationship. The difference between Ethan and Gabby led to a really interesting pairing, and I enjoyed seeing them want more from each other as they pretended to be a couple for the benefit of Dixie, Ethan's ailing grandmother. Fake relationships are a trope I tend to enjoy, especially the journey of it turning into more. Run to You certainly fit the bill, and the small town characters also drew me in. It looks like this series will continue, with books focusing on Ryan and Mark. I'm looking forward to reading more from Rachel Lacey!
*ARC provide by netgalley*
rankkaapina's review
2.0
I really thought I would like this more, because I bought it after liking the book after this that I got from the library. But it was so much about sex and I felt that the relationship didn't really develop. I'm fine with sex in my romance books, but somehow I feel it's become the thing to do and all the effort goes to that. I get that there needs to be sparks and stuff, but I really like there to be the connection and intimacy and the development of a relationship without the sex too. And I feel this story would've had so much potential. I did finish it, but it wasn't as good as I expected.
jerzygrl70's review against another edition
5.0
My first read by this author and I loved it. Not gonna lie, I even had a tear in my eye at one part. I am a sucker for a good romance. Can't wait to move on to others by Rachel.
nellesnightstand's review against another edition
4.0
Those fake relationships always end up real! I love them! Add in a meddling Gram, 3 sexy adventurous men, and a woman set on standing on her own, Yum!
Ethan and Gabby have a great first meeting, lots of chemistry but are they willing to "risk it all" ? Totally adored this book!
Ethan and Gabby have a great first meeting, lots of chemistry but are they willing to "risk it all" ? Totally adored this book!
whiskeyinthejar's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
After getting out of a bad relationship, Gabby decides to spend the summer in the small town of Haven. There she hopes to rediscover herself and her strength. When an angry nest of hornets pushes her into the arms of a sexy stranger, their chemistry may have Gabby going against her no men rule.
Ethan is captivated by the gorgeous woman in a flowing skirt and boots. Their instant chemistry has him wanting to spend more time with her and she provides the perfect opportunity to give his Grandmother the allusion that he's found someone.
With business, family, and ex-boyfriend drama, Gabby and Ethan will have to decide if their instant chemistry is worth more than just a summer fling.
The first in a new series (it does seem to have a couple from a previous book by this author that makes a brief appearance) we are introduced Gabby and Ethan. Gabby is freshly out of a relationship where the ex-boyfriend got physical with her, her parents are distant, clueless, and generally uncaring, and she's looking to find herself and her strength. Ethan is dealing with trying to get his Off the Grid Adventures business off the ground, finding out that his grandmother has an aneurysm that could burst at anytime, and the baggage of having an abusive father who ended up killing his mother. They both had issues but their backgrounds are nothing new we haven't seen in romance and the checking off a list and cliché way they are portrayed, lack of depth, made them seem very been there and done that. The wheel is not getting reinvented here, or improved, or frankly, given any spark.
When our hero and heroine first meet, they are instantly attracted to one another and throughout the book; I'm not sure their relationship really surpassed "you're hot" stage. Gabby sees how close and how much Ethan dotes on his grandmother and Ethan sees Gabby stick up for herself even when she is scared. The trope of them pretending to be in a relationship for the sake of his grandmother, again, is nothing new and while it can obviously work, it was missing some life. They both obviously like one another, so the only obstacle was Gabby not sure she wants to get right back into a relationship, her problem with it just kind of fades away and Ethan thinking he will be just like his father and end up hitting his girlfriend/wife is dragged on. Obviously, it's a heavy issue that Ethan is dealing with but whether through a combination of the over saturation of this trope used in contemporary romance or the lack of depth given to the characters and story, his issue ended up feeling trite and an obvious placed road block to keep the story going.
Gabby and Ethan did interact well and Ethan's two other business partners who are his friends, are clearly set-up for their own books. The interaction and dialogue between our main couple and secondary characters flowed really well and helped to create the small town feeling, giving the story a more cohesive feel. This book and what the series looks to be shaping up to be, could definitely be compared to a Jill Shalvis series with the similarities to characters but with a little less life and spark to them and tamer sex scenes.
Ethan's grandmother will probably end up stealing your heart but the paint by numbers villain ex-boyfriend, forced overreaction by Ethan at the end, and general lack of spark will leave you wanting more. If you're looking for something in the similar vein of Shalvis with tamer sex scenes though, this might work for you.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
After getting out of a bad relationship, Gabby decides to spend the summer in the small town of Haven. There she hopes to rediscover herself and her strength. When an angry nest of hornets pushes her into the arms of a sexy stranger, their chemistry may have Gabby going against her no men rule.
Ethan is captivated by the gorgeous woman in a flowing skirt and boots. Their instant chemistry has him wanting to spend more time with her and she provides the perfect opportunity to give his Grandmother the allusion that he's found someone.
With business, family, and ex-boyfriend drama, Gabby and Ethan will have to decide if their instant chemistry is worth more than just a summer fling.
The first in a new series (it does seem to have a couple from a previous book by this author that makes a brief appearance) we are introduced Gabby and Ethan. Gabby is freshly out of a relationship where the ex-boyfriend got physical with her, her parents are distant, clueless, and generally uncaring, and she's looking to find herself and her strength. Ethan is dealing with trying to get his Off the Grid Adventures business off the ground, finding out that his grandmother has an aneurysm that could burst at anytime, and the baggage of having an abusive father who ended up killing his mother. They both had issues but their backgrounds are nothing new we haven't seen in romance and the checking off a list and cliché way they are portrayed, lack of depth, made them seem very been there and done that. The wheel is not getting reinvented here, or improved, or frankly, given any spark.
When our hero and heroine first meet, they are instantly attracted to one another and throughout the book; I'm not sure their relationship really surpassed "you're hot" stage. Gabby sees how close and how much Ethan dotes on his grandmother and Ethan sees Gabby stick up for herself even when she is scared. The trope of them pretending to be in a relationship for the sake of his grandmother, again, is nothing new and while it can obviously work, it was missing some life. They both obviously like one another, so the only obstacle was Gabby not sure she wants to get right back into a relationship, her problem with it just kind of fades away and Ethan thinking he will be just like his father and end up hitting his girlfriend/wife is dragged on. Obviously, it's a heavy issue that Ethan is dealing with but whether through a combination of the over saturation of this trope used in contemporary romance or the lack of depth given to the characters and story, his issue ended up feeling trite and an obvious placed road block to keep the story going.
Gabby and Ethan did interact well and Ethan's two other business partners who are his friends, are clearly set-up for their own books. The interaction and dialogue between our main couple and secondary characters flowed really well and helped to create the small town feeling, giving the story a more cohesive feel. This book and what the series looks to be shaping up to be, could definitely be compared to a Jill Shalvis series with the similarities to characters but with a little less life and spark to them and tamer sex scenes.
Ethan's grandmother will probably end up stealing your heart but the paint by numbers villain ex-boyfriend, forced overreaction by Ethan at the end, and general lack of spark will leave you wanting more. If you're looking for something in the similar vein of Shalvis with tamer sex scenes though, this might work for you.
saschadarlington's review against another edition
4.0
4 1/2 stars
At the beginning of August, I reviewed Rachel Lacey‘s Rock with You (of course, I did. It had a rock star in it!), and I said that it was hard to make a good short story and that I’d give her another chance. Run to You was that chance and it was worth it!
Gabby has come to Haven after ending her relationship with Brad. She wants to be her own person and stand on her own feet. She is most certainly not looking for a relationship, even after she meets former Olympic swimming gold medalist, Ethan Hunter.
read more: https://saschadarlington.wordpress.com/2016/09/03/review-of-run-to-you/
At the beginning of August, I reviewed Rachel Lacey‘s Rock with You (of course, I did. It had a rock star in it!), and I said that it was hard to make a good short story and that I’d give her another chance. Run to You was that chance and it was worth it!
Gabby has come to Haven after ending her relationship with Brad. She wants to be her own person and stand on her own feet. She is most certainly not looking for a relationship, even after she meets former Olympic swimming gold medalist, Ethan Hunter.
read more: https://saschadarlington.wordpress.com/2016/09/03/review-of-run-to-you/
xakyr's review
4.0
I have to say, I really enjoyed this story! I liked the real life issues addressed in this story, and how tactfully they were handled. Gabby and Ethan had several hurdles to overcome, and I liked seeing how romance just snuck up on them over time. I loved seeing Gabby conquer her fears as well! Definitely interested in reading more of the series!
paddlefoot55's review against another edition
4.0
Copy received via Netgalley for an honest review
This is the first Rachel Lacey book I have read, and it was a sweet, pleasant surprise.
Ethan is a ladies man around town - but there was so much more to him than that. And in fact other than a lot of talk I didn't really find him to be a ladies man at all. He is sweet, compassionate, full of heart.
And on a side note, I did find it hard to see Ethan as a big hot manly alpha - but it had nothing to do with the writing or the character, but to do with the fact there used to be a teenage boy who worked with us for a while with the same name!
I adored Gabby from the get go. Out of a bad relationship she is trying to do it all for herself, all by herself. I loved her independence.
But the scene stealer for me is Ethan's Gram Dixie. I want to be her when I grow up! She is feisty and mouthy and just wonderful.
This is a quite, cute summer (or winter for me) read, and I can't wait to read the other two books in the series about Ethan's best friends.
This is the first Rachel Lacey book I have read, and it was a sweet, pleasant surprise.
Ethan is a ladies man around town - but there was so much more to him than that. And in fact other than a lot of talk I didn't really find him to be a ladies man at all. He is sweet, compassionate, full of heart.
And on a side note, I did find it hard to see Ethan as a big hot manly alpha - but it had nothing to do with the writing or the character, but to do with the fact there used to be a teenage boy who worked with us for a while with the same name!
I adored Gabby from the get go. Out of a bad relationship she is trying to do it all for herself, all by herself. I loved her independence.
But the scene stealer for me is Ethan's Gram Dixie. I want to be her when I grow up! She is feisty and mouthy and just wonderful.
This is a quite, cute summer (or winter for me) read, and I can't wait to read the other two books in the series about Ethan's best friends.
emilyhei's review against another edition
4.0
Gabby Winters is trying to stand on her own two feet and in doing so has found herself in Haven. Gabby has been a bit of a recluse and her first real interaction with another is when she is rescued after landing in a yellow jackets nest. Ethan Hunter thinks Gabby is beautiful, even if she is looking a little bitten up and when he asks her out, she tells him no. Gabby finds Ethan attractive enough but she doesn't want the complication right now.
Neither Ethan or Gabby realize that Ethan's grandmother thinks they are together. Ethan will do anything for his grandmother even ask Gabby to pretend they are together. Gabby reluctantly agrees but the attraction between them continues to grow and Gabby is losing herself to a man who believes he can never commit to a relationship, despite how much he wants too.
This was a charming read. Loved Ethan's grandmother and was surprised by the plot twist, which I did not elude too. Gabby and Ethan together are wonderful, chemistry off the charts and you want this couple together. Loved the whole idea of this series and cannot wait for more. A perfect end of the summer read.
Neither Ethan or Gabby realize that Ethan's grandmother thinks they are together. Ethan will do anything for his grandmother even ask Gabby to pretend they are together. Gabby reluctantly agrees but the attraction between them continues to grow and Gabby is losing herself to a man who believes he can never commit to a relationship, despite how much he wants too.
This was a charming read. Loved Ethan's grandmother and was surprised by the plot twist, which I did not elude too. Gabby and Ethan together are wonderful, chemistry off the charts and you want this couple together. Loved the whole idea of this series and cannot wait for more. A perfect end of the summer read.