REVIEW: Only You by Nicole Dykes

- September 15, 2025

ONLY YOU

by Nicole Dykes

Release Date: September 15, 2025

Review

Such a great story. Two childhood friends from the foster system who for one reason or another, get pulled apart. It’s been years since the last time. And they’ve both got regrets.

Their time in the system wasn’t kind to either of them. But fate gives them another chance.

Tatum is wonderful. Such a solid friend to Kellan and his siblings. But he deserves love of his own. And in walks Remy. His biggest regret.

They have a tentative start, but as they find their footing, their journey is sweet and tender.

Remy is an excellent addition to their little family.

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Synopsis

Tatum

My best friend is settled. He met the love of his life and was granted guardianship of his younger siblings. I’ve had the goal to help him for what seems like forever, and now that things are good for him, I should feel complete, right?

But there’s always been a piece missing for me. Has been for a long time.

Something I don’t think I can ever fix.

And then suddenly, that part of my past shows back up in my life. He should hate me. I hate me. But that’s the thing about Remy . . .

He’s far too good for this world, and I’m once again terrified I’ll break him.

Because that’s what I do.

Remy

I want to forget about my past. It’s my life’s goal.

I’m not that weak little boy trapped in foster care anymore. I’m stronger now. I’m the principal at a major school in the Kansas City area. I’ve grown into the man I knew I could be.

I don’t talk about the past. I refuse to.

But then it’s shoved into my face, and I can’t look away. I can’t walk away like he did all those years ago.

Sometimes I despise this stubborn streak inside me. I should stay away. He has.

But there’s this pull there—even after all these years.

I can put on a show for everyone else, but when he’s around, I start to crack.

Why can’t I be strong when I’m around him?

Tatum. The only one who sees right through me.

About Nicole Dykes

Nicole Dykes is a wife and a professional assistant/mom to two gorgeous girls. Currently residing in Kansas, she's a lover of coffee, Kansas City Chiefs, and all things romance. She currently has over 20 published books with her Monroe and Adamson series being the most popular. She enjoys cranking up the angst level, making her readers cry, and turning those tears into the coffee that fuels her writing.

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