ARC Review: Should've Been You by Nicole McLaughlin - Under the Covers Book Blog

“If you are looking for a sweet and romantic story, then this is it.”
~ Under the Covers

I don’t usually read out of order but the premise for this book came at just the right time and I just HAD to give it a read. This is also my first time reading Nicole McLaughlin and I’ve been wanting to try her books for a while. And I really enjoyed what I got from her here.

SHOULD’VE BEEN YOU is about childhood neighbors Jase and Becca. He grew up in a family full of hard times and when he was at his lowest it was the Walters family that came to his rescue. Becca has had a crush on him ever since but he seemed to only have time and eyes for her twin sister Hannah. Even developing a long and deep friendship with her that has lasted through the years. Becca always assumed Jase hated her and she’s done everything in her power to put those feelings behind her and move on with her life. Until she meets Jase again years later and they realize they are more perfect for each other than they ever thought possible.

If you are looking for a sweet and romantic story, then this is it. I loved how the relationship between these two developed and how they started not as enemies but really not liking each other very much and then got to know each other as they should’ve all those years ago. As a couple I thought they were really cute.

I will give you a warning about the fact that when Becca comes back to town and reconnects with Jase (as friends mostly) she is dating someone else and there’s a cheating line that was crossed. I wasn’t a big fan of this and I wish that hadn’t been part of the book. It did take away some of my enjoyment of this story, so fair warning.

Overall, this was a cute read and I breezed right through it. I will be on the lookout for more books by Ms. McLaughlin for sure.

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