I loved reading about Rachel and Adam's love story. Rachel is so selfless in taking care of her father and the record store they loved together. I think it was so touching that they wanted to work through her dad's bucket list but wish they would've included him in it more. Great read!

“We’d be fine because we’d be together. And that was enough.”

Well…Julianna has done it again. This book was hands down my favorite read of 2024. Just wow. It’s hard to put into words how amazing this book was. The storyline was based on a fake marriage between best friends that were possibly more. I was shocked how wonderful their friendship played out. Rachel is our always put together female main character who has a lot going on in her life. She is the sole family member taking care of her father and it’s a struggle to make ends meet. Adam (our main male character) is an introvert who finds himself in a “something more” relationship with the girl that makes his world work. I loved watching their love story unfold. The family dynamic, the banter, the loyalty and commitment, it was perfect. I loved this book so much. And you HAVE to read the author note at the end. Just you have to read it! It was beautiful.

4.5 stars

This was such a fun read! Rachel and Adam were so believable in their love and friendship that the book just flowed. I am a complete sucker for best friends to lovers and this book did not disappoint. Then add on that they got married in Vegas——sold!

I love how Adam was such a grump but when it came to Rachel he was so soft for her. Their chemistry was so believable which caused their story to become a beautiful adventure. The duel timeline really worked perfectly for this story and brought such a cool element to the story.

This was my first time reading Juliana Smith but it definitely won’t be my last, now to go back and read the rest of the series!

For The Record by Juliana Smith was such a cute read, the characters are so relatable and easy to root for and love!
The characters were amazing. Rachel and Adam were so great together.
I loved their relationship so much. And thought they had great chemistry.
The writing was fantastic. Juliana Smith kept me hooked and flipping the pages.

Thank You NetGalley and Victory Editing for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

The absolute cutest besties-to-lovers romcom! I read this book in one setting, and seriously could not stop giggling over Adam and Rachel's story.

I've read the other three books in this series, and I think this one might be my favorite. I absolutely loved grumpy military man Adam getting roped into a friendship with goofy artsy music-lover Rachel, and I loved the marriage in Vegas aspect.

Dialogue is my favorite part of a book, and the dialogue here was so cute and so real, and I saw myself so much in Rachel just through her interactions and conversations throughout the book.

I absolutely loved the story flipping between the past and present day, filling in the gaps in their story and allowing the reader to really fall in love with these two. Honestly my favorite read of the summer so far!

For The Record is an extremely cute story of unexpected love and a deep connection between Adam and Rachel. The story begins with a spontaneous Vegas wedding that turns into a marriage of convenience, but of course my loves gotta fall in love! Adam is initially portrayed as grumpy and reserved, but he ends up being extremely caring despite struggling with verbal expressions of love. Rachel is vibrant and caring, and she navigates her relationship with Adam while also caring for her father.
Although it can be confusing at first, the book is told in dual timelines. It blends into the past and present to tell their story, but I really appreciated how much depth it brought into the telling of their relationship. It was a new one for me!

The tropes are:
Dual timeline narratives
Accidental marriage in Vegas
Grumpy/sunshine dynamics
Age gap romance
Tight-knit family bonds
Music enthusiasts
Dual POV storytelling
Closed-door romance

Ugh where can I find myself an Adam? He’s seriously the sweetest most caring man ever even though he didn’t know how to express it in words. His actions really showed he loved her.

I loved Rachel as well. Her relationship with her dad was so sweet and she was so caring and strong to take care of him.

I loved how the story went from the past and present with dual timelines but then the past caught up to the present.

Loved the book!

Read if you like:
- dual timeline
- accidental marriage in Vegas
- grumpy/sunshine
- age gap
- tight knit family
- music
-dual POV
- closed door romance

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC!

very sweet - as it went on, the better it got. you just can't help but root for them - I would recommend this to anyone!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, particularly the sweet and heartfelt relationship between Adam and Rachel. The back-and-forth narrative between the past and present added depth, though it was a bit confusing initially. Adam's caring nature and Rachel's vibrant personality made them a compelling pair, even if their romance took longer to develop than I preferred. Overall, it’s a delightful read with a perfect mix of humor, emotion, and charm, earning a solid 4 stars from me.

I was a little confused at the beginning of the book which was due to the now and then back and forth that was occurring. While it was nice to experience I feel like it would have been better if they showed how they ended getting married and the lead up to them waking up married it would have been like a full circle moment. I also did not enjoy the slow burn in this it was like they liked each other and somewhat knew it but wouldn’t communicate at all. I just feel like it was so dragged out and wish they would have gotten together before the 36th chapter. I did really enjoy Adam I felt like he was a sweetheart and loved everything he did for Rachel even with his faults. I hated how she got mad at Adam for investing in the record store for her. While I understand the lie was the best move he did it for her.

I love Adam so much, he's such a softie teddy bear for Rachel!
I love the way they met and became such good friends over the years and that there's always just more between them. And when he calls her "my wife," "my girl" and "honey", I SWOON. That man is a walking green forest and he deserves everything and more.
I also love the found family vibe, especially Adam's interaction with Rachel's dad.
The alternating pov between the past and present time did get a tad confusing for me but it didn't take away the love I have for Adam and Rachel. I also can't wait to read Crew's story. He seems like a darling.

Thank you, Juliana and netgalley for the free e-arc. I had a great time reading Adam and Rachel's love story. And maybe I'll go get a small tattoo one day, too! haha.

I love a good marriage of convenience romance and this one was so cute with the right amount of pining and angst! Also, I love a record-collecting girlie and a shy grump with tattoos, basically a dream pairing!

Could not put this book down!! i loved both Rach and Adam = he falls first, grumpy x sunshine, fake marriage - the perfect funny romance!! great story, plot, characters and just overall a great read!

Has all the tropes you want and it is written very well. A very easy, enjoyable read for the summer.

From the first few pages of "For The Record," I was completely hooked and ended up reading it in one sitting. The story kicks off with Rachel and Adam, best friends who accidentally marry on a spontaneous Vegas trip. Instead of getting an annulment, they decide to play the system for Adam's military benefits. What follows is a delightful, heartwarming journey as they navigate their platonic, no-strings-attached marriage, which, of course, doesn't stay platonic for long.

I adored Adam and Rachel. Watching them realize their love for each other was more than just friendship completely melted my heart. Like two pieces of a puzzle, these two fit together perfectly and wholly accept one another. The characters complement each other so well, with Adam’s brooding, "I hate everyone in the world but you" personality and Rachel’s constant, and successful, attempts to make him smile. Lines like “This ring is worth more than me,” and “Nothing could ever be worth more than you,” are sure to make any romance lover’s heart flutter.

However, as a fan of spicy novels, I found myself wanting a bit more heat between the characters. The romance was sweet and heartwarming, but it lacked the level of passion that I typically enjoy in my reads.

Thank you Net Galley for sharing the novel with me!

“You would really do that for me?”
“You think there is something out there I wouldn’t do for you?”

*thank you @netgalley and the author for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review! buddy read w/ @sunshinereadswithlil and @librarybyemily

This was such a great addition to the Wells family series! I’m a sucker for a good friends to lovers, it’s always been you, marriage of convenience but he’s really loved her the whole time romance! Adam and Rachel made such a great couple and I love how all of the Wells family members continue to be included in each story!

@authorjulianasmith is the queen of pop culture references! sometimes a lot of pop colored isn’t my fav but I’m obsessed with them in her writing! Also the playlist that goes along with this book is PERFECTION! Listening it to while reading truly elevated my experience!

This wasn’t my fav in the series thus far… I didn’t relate to or feel as connected with these characters as the others, but it def has my fav cover so far! Liam and Marigold will forever have my heart!!! But I’m absolutely pumped for Crew’s story next!

read if you like: marriage of convenience, grumpy x sunshine, sourdough starters, bookish playlists, Vegas wedding, found family, friends to lovers 🌼

rating: 3.0 ⭐️

Rachel is a very bright and happy person. She has a great personality. She reminds me of the color yellow. Adam is a little more reserved. He does not speak as often but when he does you listen. But he is still a cinnamon roll. I loved both of the characters individually and together. I love the way they grew in the book. The time jumps from the past and the present makes the story better. I have read all of the books in the series and they are my favorite so far.

Juliana Smith became an autobuy author for me after I read Rock and a Hard Place which is one of my favorite reads of 2024. I have been so excited to learn more about Adam and Rachel and their story is so sweet.

I absolutely ADORED the flashback chapters. The chapters pretty much alternate between Now and Then and I loved getting pieces of Adam and Rachel’s past along with the present story. This is a friends to lovers book and it was fun getting to read the story of how their friendship formed along with their present situation. And both characters were so fun and wonderful.

Adam Wells is such a gem of a book boyfriend. He’s quiet and a bit stoic but he always says what he means. And the things this man had to say to and about Rachel were some of the sweetest and swooniest. And he was so incredibly THOUGHTFUL. If you love a protective MC (but a sweet protective, not borderline toxic) then this is the guy for you. It was obvious from day 1 that Adam was gone for Rachel and I loved every minute of reading about these two.

I also loved Rachel’s relationship with her dad. Her dad has early onset dementia and I loved how much she cared for her dad and how Adam seamlessly stepped in to be there for him too. The race scene 🥹 such the sweetest thing.

This is such a fun series and I highly recommend reading it if you haven’t already.

This is a closed door romance with mild language and innuendo.

Content Warnings: dementia

4.75 ⭐️

I have love the Wells Family series since I read the first book, and For the Record has to be my favorite so far. Everything about this book was just so good. I absolutely adored Adam and Rachel. I loved their friendship. I enjoyed that they had ended up keeping it between themselves because they got to see parts of each other that others don't see. I think the dual time line for this book perfectly encapsulated that. I think both as friends and as a couple Rachel and Adam had balanced each other out well. I loved that they didn't need to change anything about themselves for each other. They just fit so perfectly.

Rachel had so much depth to her character. I loved that yes, she was sunshine incarnate, but sometimes the clouds come out. She cared and loved so deeply for those around her. Her relationship with her dad was just so beautiful and so heartbreaking at the same time. I loved the mental growth that she had by the end of the story. It was definitely necessary and watching it made me so happy.

Adam. I just...loved him so much. My big ball of mush. I loved getting his POV the most and needed more lol. This man was just so in love and god I loved to see it. I CRIED at the end with the triathlon. He supported Rachel in everything she needed and wanted. It was so wonderful watching him start to open up more with her.

The only things that for me personally that made this book not quite make it to 5 stars was that I wish that the marriage of convenience was played up a little more and that I kinda wanted a little more in the past. I think the story just needed a couple more chapters and it absolutely would've been perfect.

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for providing me an ARC copy of the book for my honest opinion.

This is the 4th book in the series, and as always, I love and adore the Wells family. Rachel and Adam had a one night stand years ago that turned into them being becoming best friends. However, they keep all of that to themselves. Rachel's friends and Adam's siblings don't know anything about their past together. When Adam and Rachel get married while in Vegas, they decide to stay married for convenience. When they return home to Philly, Rachel moves in with Adam and they have so much fun together.

I loved that this was dual POV, and it also has then/now dual timelines to show the history of their friendship. I loved that this was a slow burn, and they were adorable together.

Adam appears grumpy on the outside, but he is so soft and sweet for Rachel. He pays attention to what she likes, and he even buys her flowers. One of the things that I loved most about this book is how authentic their relationship felt. They had pined for each other, but they were afraid to cross the line and ruin their friendship.

This book is so much fun, and I love revisiting the Wells family with each book in the series! I can't wait for the next one.