Five stars!! Locke has once again nailed the marriage in trouble trope. She does it with so much finesse and so much heart. You are rooting for this family the entire book. These two really wrap around your heart. Small town romance with the sense of a strong family just going through though times. I always enjoy Lockes stories and this one is no different.

Highly recommended.

Net Galley Read

I love that I could see into her mindset and read exactly what she was feeling when she thought out situations. Her thoughts flowed well and moved the book along very quickly. Cassandra's narrative voice is wonderful. She is serious at times, but also very witty, which makes for an engaging read.

Jack and Lauren’s marriage is in the final moments. Jack has taken Lauren for granted for the last time, and Lauren can’t exist in the atmosphere of neglect. Their two children and Jack’s dad conspire to try to remind them that they have love to build a new basis for their marriage.

This is a second chance romance. SPOILERS: Jack and Lauren both learn to speak up and take responsibility, all without the help of a therapist. I don’t know that I agreed with Lauren’s final reasoning at the end, but there is a HEA (presumably) ending.

I feel like I’ve read this book before. There were numerous Deja vu moments. The scrapbooking angle also made it seem dated, like this may be a re-release.

Readers who enjoy this type of second chance romance will like this book.

This was a very well written story about family, love, forgiveness, moving on and listening to your partner. It really showed the joys, triumphs and sorrows in a marriage and I really loved it so much. It was very realistic because I am sure this happens to many couples.

This story centers on Lauren and Jack. They have been married for 20 years and still love each other but they are estranged. They live very separate lives but they are still married, love their kids and Lauren is ready to pull the plug. Jack knows he cannot let her go and this is his story on how he wins his wife back.

It is not always wonderful or perfect but he doesn't want to lose his wife and I loved how he fought for her heart. I also loved that Lauren opened her eyes and learned to forgive . This was a wonderful and realistic view of marriage and I loved how they made it work for them.

This was a poignant and heartfelt read about a married couple who have drifted apart. Even though Lauren and Jack still love each other, the demands of work, kids and life in general have made them live separate lives. And Lauren is demanding a change. I think many people can relate to this couple since their situation is not unique. I was happy to see that Lauren and Jack were able to talk about their problems and expectations and not get caught up in the physicality of their relationship. While it is told primarily in Lauren’s POV, we do also get Jack’s POV which I really enjoyed. I even enjoyed all the secondary characters such as the children, Maddie and Micheal, Jack’s dad, Harvey, and even the dog, Snap. While I recognize this is fiction, it felt like the author wrote from personal experience which made it more real.

Nothing But it All is a fantastic read. This is a story of family and what happens when you stop paying attention to your marriage and put everything and everyone before yourself. You feel for Lauren as she struggles to find herself beyond her children and her marriage. Jack is blinded and focused on his job to see what is in front of them. You have meddling kids with a little help to push Jack and Lauren to face the not so pretty truths of how they ended up they way they are. This is a beautiful heartwarming story showing you all the stages of love and relationships. Lauren and Jack are fantastic together once the communications begin. I could not put this down. My heart was all over the place. Such a beautiful read that I found to be relatable in so many ways. You need to read this now.

4,5 stars

A very realistic story that describes today's society in which we are forced to spend most of our time outside the home chasing after profit. Unfortunately, we cannot function without profit, and because of it, we lose precious time with parents, family, and friends. There is a crisis in marriages, we do not notice that years have passed and that our children have grown up, that our parents have grown old. We lose ourselves and wonder what kind of life we lead and whether it is more valuable than what we have, which is our family.

NetGalley , Montlake -thank you for this opportunity , I really enjoyed it .

Wow. I loved this story so much. After 20 years of marriage and being a stay at home mum looking after the kids and running them around for their extra curricular activities, then supporting her husband, Jack, Lauren Reed has finally decided to throw the towel in. Her husband is never home, he’s always working, he doesn’t appreciate her, he doesn’t even see her half the time, she wants to start living again. When Jack finally realises exactly where his wife’s thoughts are going he’s blindsided, he did not see that coming, but could it be too late to save his marriage? He’s never loved anyone else, he can’t see his life without her, he’s not willing to give up on them. Maybe with a little help from two adorable children, a grumpy father, and a cheeky puppy, things can get back on track, but he’s got a LOT of making up to do. I don’t think the fault is all his, Lauren’s also played a part in their marriage’s demise, but she’s had enough, she doesn’t want to be a second thought anymore, she’s going to look out for herself from now on. I was desperate for these two to work out their differences, I always get emotional when I read books that have a loving marriage that’s falling apart, and this is no exception. The tears were falling for the whole family, I loved them and I was desperate for them to make it work. It always makes me realise that nothing should be taken for granted, and no matter how settled you think you are, no matter how much in love you are, you still need to work at keeping it together. The characters were wonderful, from Lauren and Jack, to their adorable children, and of course grandpa, he was the best. Oh and let’s not forget the puppy, he was definitely a fun addition. There were tears a plenty throughout this entertaining and emotional story. A full five star read for me. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I love the raw emotion books from Adriana Locke. The stories are so relatable and the characters feel so real, you just get pulled into their world.

The story of Jack and Lauren is no different. Complacency, changing priorities, drifting apart. These two have drifted so far apart, this is a second chance for them. You will get both sides. There was no “I’m on this team” for me. The dual POV is masterfully done, giving us great insight into the minds of these characters. It is a journey of rediscovering how to be a real couple again and I loved the growth and owning up from both. Life can be hard. Communicating “this doesn’t work anymore” is difficult and accepting is easier until it’s not. It is a heavy story with a serious topic, but we still get the humor we’re accustomed to with Addy. (The meddling of their kids and Harvey gave me Banks vibes - shenanigans out of love). Definitely a must read.

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After 20 years of marriage, Jack and Lauren are struggling. Feeling more like roommates adrift, their kids (teenagers) and grandfather (Jack's dad) arrange a family vacation at a lakeside cabin in the woods. This story is full of family dynamics, self discovery, marriage challenges, and heart.

This was a heartwarming while still anguishing story about a married couple on the brink of divorce and the long journey back to each other.

Nothing But It All by Adriana Locke is a sweet second-chance love story about Jack and Lauren, a married couple trying to rekindle their spark. Alongside the romance, the book brings in some great parenting moments.

Jack and Lauren are characters you'll easily connect with in this easy-to-read, feel-good contemporary romance. The family dynamics and the chemistry between characters make the story even more enjoyable.

“I love you,” I say, tears falling freely. “But I feel so broken. I can’t break myself to build you anymore.”

While the overall vibe is light and fun, the story hits you in the feels towards the end, adding a nice emotional touch. Jack and Lauren owning up to their mistakes adds a realness that makes them relatable.

I really enjoyed how the characters grew, and the storyline kept me hooked. Here's hoping Adriana Locke brings us more stories from this world. If you're into heartwarming second-chance romances with a good dose of humor, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a read.

First of all, I would like to thank NetGalley and Montlake publishing for the opportunity to have an ARC of this book. Nothing But it All was my first Adriana Locke book, and let me say I was pleasantly surprised. It surrounds Lauren and Jack's marriage, and what family really means to one another. Their marriage has many trials and tribulations to overcome. Their marriage is being circled by divorce with their kids right in the middle. The author also throws in the perfect amount of sexual tension, and spice to keep the reader on the edge of their seat

I definitely would recommend this book, and look forward to reading more from Adriana Locke. She set a great pace to the book, and didn't over describe situations do you don't lose interest. The character development is perfect to where you really feel and get attached to the characters. Definitely a book you don't want to put down!

After twenty years together, Lauren and Jack's marriage is in trouble. They decide that they are heading for divorce but their two teenage children have other ideas. Along with their grandfather, the teenagers plan a family vacation in an effort to bring their parents back together. A sweet story of hope about how love can be reborn especially when nutured by the ones who love you most.

This BOOK 😍 Adriana is a queen with her small towns and big families- but this book right here just solidifies that anythings she writes can create magic.

Nothing But It All is an emotionally gripping story of a marriage in trouble that both broke my heart and pieced it back together.

Jack and Lauren Reed have been married for 20 years and have 2 kids- but everything is not well and they've definitely lost sight of paradise. Routine and life have created a wedge in their marriage, Lauren has reached the end of her rope- things look bleak for their happily ever after.

This book just hits in all the feels. I think at some point in most marriages there is that point where things can just fall into this routine and chaos and both parties can lose sight of the person they married especially when the kids are young and careers are being established. Adriana perfectly portrayed how lonely and isolating it can be to be the default parent at times. Lauren was feeling lost in the shuffle of life, forgotten in the shadows of Jack's work and the kids activities and she had to make the choice to keep being the only one to put the effort in or to focus on who she was outside of her wife and mother.

I admired Lauren's strength throughout the story, though she definitely was very guarded to the point where it didn't feel like Jack could do anything to permeate her walls. And Jack-well, he definitely had his faults- he completely oblivious and turned a bit of a blind eye to the crumbling walls of his marriage until he was basically slapped in the face but the way he pulled out all the stops, listened to the things Lauren said and didn't say at the same time had me falling in love with him along side with Lauren.

I loved the slow burn, I loved that things weren't an instant fix and they took the time to date and trust each other again. And of course in true Adriana fashion she blended these moments of humor and lightness into what can be a heavy storyline, so that while she had my heart splintering I was also laughing and enamored with every little moment.

What a heartwarming five-star read. This story would warm your heart on even the coldest darkest days, it’s a great story to watch people come together and create a new story. Lo and Jack will make you care, you will want to fight with them, you can understand what happens with them, I have been married almost as long and can see the pitfalls, so this was bittersweet for me. I love how this author manages to show us both sides of the story, without it sounding repetitive, you see both sides of the story and they each show something new. I cant say more as I don’t want to spoil!!

I love Adriana’s books and this was no exception.
I liked the story about a relationship that was failing and how they had moved apart. But twins Michael and Maddie and their Grandpa are not going to let them give up so quickly. Enter their plan to get their parents Lauren and Jack to spend some time together. Another book that I couldn’t put down and would highly recommend

4.5 Stars
Oh, boy. Nothing But It All was an emotional ride. This book is a second chance romance for a couple on the verge of divorce. Locke's writing was at its best. I felt everything this couple was going through: the resentment, the hurt, the confusion, the fear, the love, the hope. It was all there, and it all made perfect sense. I understood Lauren's frustrations and the choices she made. I also understood Jack's decisions and his confusion. These two were a mess and I loved what their family did to help steer them in the right direction. I loved the realizations they came to about each other and themselves. The deep love and attraction Lauren and Jack had was still there, they just had to figure out how to move past their mistakes and make changes for the future. My only possible complaint was that maybe things wrapped up too smoothly in the end, but it's a romance novel so that was pretty much expected. Nothing But It All was a fantastic marriage in crisis romance.

This was my first book by the author and had a wonderful time reading it. This was the perfect mix of emotional but also fun and cute!! The ending got me in the feels and some tears were definitely shed. I am a sucker for a marriage in trouble trope if done right. I thought this was done very well!

I loved the side characters.

This is a lovely second chance marriage in trouble story. I really liked both the MCs and was rooting for them the whole time. It’s not always my favourite trope but I’m a big fan of Adriana’s writing and felt she did a great job with this one. I hope we eventually get a book for Michael and Ava too!

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

There is a song by P!nk & Nate Russ’s that’s about a relationship in trouble. “Just Give me a Reason” has a line about their love not being broken just bent. I love that song because it’s raw & honest and you can feel the emotion when you listen to it.

Nothing but it All reminds me of that song. It’s raw & honest. It’s amazing what can be accomplished with real & open communication. Some old hurts can be healed when you make an effort in your partners life.

💕fave quotes📖
“Promise me that you won’t make the same mistakes that I did. Tell me that you’ll remember to live your life while you’re living it.”—I love what Harvey & the kids wanted to accomplish.

Things between Jack and me aren’t perfect. Hell, we argued today. But the truth is that they may never be. They probably won’t be. But I’d much rather have imperfection with him than perfection with someone else.—-infinitely speaks to my soul 😍