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My Always One: Small-town, best friends to lovers (Lighter Ones) Kindle Edition

by Aleatha Romig (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,446 ratings
MY ALWAYS ONE – Friends-to-lovers stand-alone

When we were young, Samantha Anderson was the girl down the street. For as long as I remember, she’s been my partner in crime, in adventures, and in almost everything. Sami is fun and sexy, my greatest confidant, and my best friend.

From early on, we vow that our relationship will never change—through thick and thin, we’ll remain always and forever in the friend zone. We will not cross that line.

After all, I’m not a forever kind of guy.

Then that line blurs.
We amend our agreement.

Best friends become friends with benefits.
Is this new agreement the key to our future? Or will I lose my best friend?

MY ALWAYS ONE is a new, fun, and sexy friends-to-lovers contemporary romance. A steamy stand-alone, MY ALWAYS ONE is not connected to any other of Aleatha’s Lighter Ones and may be read on its own.
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Friends to lovers

FRIENDS TO LOVERS

"The wait for another 'lighter one' from Aleatha is over and oh so worth it!"

Lighter One

This story had it all...

Lots of emotions flowing from the beginning to end...happiness, sadness, chills, thrills, and utter joy.

Aleatha Romig

Packed with thick honey goodness...

Sami and Marshal's story will grab you from the first page and leave you with a big smile on your face."

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"This lighter Romig storywill touch you in a way that only true love can. You get to watch them grow up,change, move forward, but still keep that one strong bond. You won't bedisappointed in this story." ~ 5 STARS, Avid Reader, Goodreads Review


"The wait for another LighterOne from Aleatha is over and it was so worth it! Sami and Marshall are amazingtogether and pure heat and spice! I loved every minute of this book!" ~5 STARS, Debbie Ohrem, Goodreads Review


"Lighter for Aleatha Romig but no less punchy and a great page turner.A friends to lovers romance but not predictable or without twists and turns.This book leaves you with a big warm hug and is every beach bags must readaccessory." ~ 5 STARS, Jo, Goodreads Review


"My Always One is a "good old fashion romantic" story. Thecharacters are witty and charming and I as a reader feel in love with them.This book has several funny quips that had me laughing out-load. This is a mustread book for the summer with the perfect ending." ~ 5 STARS, MelissaMiller-Mattern, Goodreads Review


"Sami and Marshal's story was witty and sweet and sexy. A wonderful bestfriends to lovers story. Sami is tough and determined to find her forever.Marshal is sexy and lives in the moment, never wanting a relationship.
Aleatha Romig is a must read author for me. Thisis one of her lighter stories but don't be fooled, there is plenty of heat!This is an excellent read." ~ 5 STARS, Molly, Bookbub Review


"Aleatha hit it out of the park onthis one, baseball mom here. Her introduction into Sami and Marshall's past wasinformative, pertinent but didn't drag on forever. There friendship blossomsthroughout the book and had me smiling and laughing all the way through. Andthis wouldn't be an Aleatha book without a little angst which was perfectlyplayed and wrapped up nicely in the end. My most favorite 'lighter' book fromthis amazing author." ~ 5 STARS, Stacy, Bookbub Review


"Reading an Aleatha lighter one in between darkstories is like eating a sorbet between courses of a heavy meal, it cleansesthe palate and this one is delicious. Marshall and Sami are a match made inheaven. I loved the way Marshall would drop everything to go to Sami's aid andthe way he looked after her. Everyone should have a friend like Marshall andSami values him just as much. The epilogue brought tears to my eyes it was solovely. A perfect read for a summer afternoon." ~ 5 STARS, Elizabeth,Bookbub Review

About the Author

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096HG1MXL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Romig Works (July 27, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 27, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,446 ratings

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Aleatha Romig

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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis as well as part of the year in Bradenton, Florida, USA. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her friends and family, including her beloved grandchildren.

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than a million e-readers. Her next series, INFIDELITY (not about cheating) hit New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller lists. Aleatha has since released over fifty novels in multiple genres: dark romance, romantic suspense, thriller, and romantic comedy. She went back to her edge of your seat romantic suspense thrillers with her WEB SERIES trilogies, Devil’s Duet, Kingdom Come, and most recently with her suspense series, the Sin series, ready to binge.

The titles keep coming. Be sure to check out her website to stay up to date.

Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America, NINC, and PEN America. She is represented by Danielle Sanchez of SBR Media and PR with Wildfire Marketing.

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Customers enjoy this friends-to-lovers romance, describing it as a fun read with lots of humor and believable characters. They appreciate the storyline, with one customer noting it's a smoldering tale of best friends, while another highlights the unconditional love between sandbox besties.

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Customers love the story of this book, enjoying it from start to finish, with one customer describing it as a cute but smoldering tale of best friends.

"...Such a cute story." Read more

"...I had so much fun reading it, it's swoony, funny, and so good!" Read more

"I loved the characters, the story line, and the way the book flowed. Ms Romig makes to hate the bad guy and root for the hero and heroine...." Read more

"This is a fun story. I enjoyed it very much. I recommend it to all. Don’t miss this one ladies. It’s a stay up late fun page turner!! 👏👏👏👏..." Read more

16 customers mention "Enjoyment"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book, finding it a fun read that makes them smile, with one customer noting it's a stay-up-late page turner.

"...I had so much fun reading it, it's swoony, funny, and so good!" Read more

"...I recommend it to all. Don’t miss this one ladies. It’s a stay up late fun page turner!! 👏👏👏👏..." Read more

"Enjoyable, funny and quick moving. The author fills the characters with so much life you won't want to put the book down. Enjoy, I know I did." Read more

"4.5 stars for this enjoyable read that's both sweet and sexy, with very likeable two MCs and an ex you'll love to hate...." Read more

9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor and find it well written.

"...I had so much fun reading it, it's swoony, funny, and so good!" Read more

"...There are no slow parts, no boring descriptions; but lots of humor. Highly recommend this one." Read more

"Enjoyable, funny and quick moving. The author fills the characters with so much life you won't want to put the book down. Enjoy, I know I did." Read more

"...The comedy was great. It made the characters real." Read more

7 customers mention "Friendship"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the friendship in the book, describing it as a sweet friends-to-lovers story.

"Best friends from the age of five forever and always no matter what happens they are there for each other at all times...." Read more

"...This was such a great story. Friends and lovers forever!" Read more

"I enjoyed My Always One, Marshal and Sami were so lovely. I loved their friendship, also loved that there was no drama pulling them apart...." Read more

"Loved this light hearted story! Unconditional love between sandbox besties makes for such a strong and special bond. Loved it." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them believable, with one customer noting how the hero and heroine are always honest with each other.

"I loved the characters, the story line, and the way the book flowed. Ms Romig makes to hate the bad guy and root for the hero and heroine...." Read more

"Enjoyable, funny and quick moving. The author fills the characters with so much life you won't want to put the book down. Enjoy, I know I did." Read more

"...My favorite part was the hero and heroine were always honest with each other. They made me want to just give them both giant hugs...." Read more

"...I absolutely loved this story, the characters, and the realizations the characters face. The comedy was great. It made the characters real." Read more

Always any forever
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Always any forever
This is a super sweet, fun, romantic, playful, great summer or really anytime read. It's also my first Aleatha Romig book and I really really enjoyed it and can't wait to read more. Always and Forever best friends that's Marshall and Samantha, better known as Marsh and Sami. They've know each other since they were five they share everything with each other. They have a few simple rules. No lying No dating friends or anything else Siblings are off limits Marsh does break the friend rule once in highschool but since he wasn't the persuer Sami let's it slide since he learns his lesson pretty quickly that their friends aren't easily avoided. Their friendship continues to grow through the years and we get to watch it unfold good and bad. If you haven't read Aleatha Romig this is a great place to start if you have I've read from her other readers this a little lighter for her so if your look for sweet and fun here have it. I thought it was great. I have voluntarily left this review.
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  • Sarah P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful and well written
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    Sounds like these two finally figured out what everyone else already knew, sometimes your best friend should be your best friend in life later. Such a cute story.
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  • Anie
    4.0 out of 5 stars it's so cute
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
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    I rarely read a book, when I like both MCs so so much and root for them through the book, from start to finish.

    Sami and Marshal have been best friends since they were little kids. The first part of the story jumps through significant life events, prom night, college, and parties. One thing is consistent, they are always there for each other. Sami found her forever and is getting married, but when it all goes horribly wrong, she has the person to lean on. Quickly their friendship turns into something more. The more they explore it, the more right it feels. From friends to friends with benefits, their chemistry is off the charts.

    I had so much fun reading it, it's swoony, funny, and so good!
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  • cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
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    I loved the characters, the story line, and the way the book flowed. Ms Romig makes to hate the bad guy and root for the hero and heroine. There are no slow parts, no boring descriptions; but lots of humor. Highly recommend this one.
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  • Bama
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Cute Read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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    This is a fun story. I enjoyed it very much. I recommend it to all. Don’t miss this one ladies. It’s a stay up late fun page turner!! 👏👏👏👏
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  • LSG
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
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    Best friends from the age of five forever and always no matter what happens they are there for each other at all times. This is the story of Sami and Marshal. Read it and smile. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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    Enjoyable, funny and quick moving. The author fills the characters with so much life you won't want to put the book down. Enjoy, I know I did.
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  • C. Condon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Friends to Lovers
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022
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    The story opens looking back in time to how Marshall and his friend have grown in friendship to the late 20s. When your absolute best ever friend from 5 years old gets engaged to a dirt bag who wants to remodel her into the robot he wants and looks down on her family … and then you see him … shudder; but she walks up as no big deal. What do you do? Well weeks later when she is crying to you then you are totally on her side. In the next weeks you realize what you ought to have realized all along. The rest of the story wraps it all up in a wonderful way. I enjoyed Marshall and her parents a lot.
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  • Johanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awww!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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    What a wonderful story! I love how they had been friends since childhood and never explored the idea of more until it was right to cross that line for them.

    I love how he helped her move on from Jack simply by being by her side the whole time.

    The way that he opened up to her was beautiful also!

    Gah! So much sweet and sexy in this book! It was like watching a flower bloom steadily ❤️
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  • Marian Chawner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Friends forever, love to eternity
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2021
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    To right a review on the work by this highly talented, wizard of an author is quite daunting. To do both her and this amazing book justice. Yes once again I’ve been well and truly Aleathasized!! This is a beautiful light hearted amusing story about two people , who do to circumstances pass from best friends, to friends with benefits, to ? Marshall is a manwhore who enjoys frequent sex, with no commitments. He is totally loyal, supportive and protective towards Sami, a girl he has known since 5 years old. Together they have grown up, big buddies, friends, partners in crime, but never crossed the line. Sami has always wanted to settle down , be happy ever after. However her choices have always left her deflated, until Jack. He however is not all it seems, and Marshall fills a void, following a discovered romp by Jack. The storyline is not dark, but has some twists you don’t see coming. It explores all aspects of a relationship, both good and the opposite. Trust and honesty is explored, on both sides with different meanings, but friendship and loyalty are the strongest points. Love and emotion abode, as does dishonesty, deceit and some totally despicable character. The story grips you as always right from the start. It is well written, compelling to read and leaves you with a totally warm glow. The characters are totally believable, funny at times, and loathe some at others. A stand alone and one that should most definitely not be overlooked, dismissed or ignored. As all of Aleatha’s books. A treasure.
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  • TAreads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful and fun read!
    Reviewed in India on August 3, 2022
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    I had an amazing and thrilling time reading this book. <3 The story and characters had me smiling big and cheering for them! I absolutely LOVED the trust and communication between the MCs and it was a refreshing take on bffs-to-lovers for me. Really enjoyed this!
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  • Natalie26
    4.0 out of 5 stars Marshall and Sami
    Reviewed in Australia on December 25, 2023
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    This was cute. The friends to lovers was done well. I liked how Sami stood up for herself and didn't rely on Marshall. I love the epilogue. It was also good to see Jackson get what was coming to him. This series was sweet.
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  • B J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2023
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    I really did enjoy reading this book. It was actually one of those that you get to the end quicker than you want to and I'm now left wanting more. Thank you for the free read
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  • Gina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2022
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    I liked the book, very much. You can imagine two friends falling in love with each other. Especially after a bad romance goes wrong. Once again a lovely story.
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