Trust Me Always

Boys of Avix #3

by Meagan Brandy

Fake dating one football player while his teammate tries to win me back? Yeah, probably not the best idea, yet here we are.
Talk about complicated…

I loathe the day I ran smack dab into the hard chest of Alister Howl, Avix University’s second-string quarterback. The moment he smiled my way I should’ve run. And, well, I did … straight into his bed.

That was before I learned he was nothing but a liar. He ruined everything before it even began.

Unfortunately for me, he takes my dismissal as a challenge and comes back twice as hard.
I didn’t think it would work, but the man’s relentless, and now I’m wavering when I’m not so sure I should.

How can I be with him if I can’t trust him?

And that right there is exactly how I end up at a party, locking lips with the campus playboy and ultimate bachelor, Brady freaking Lancaster.

One second, I’m hiding from Alister in some sorority house and the next … I’m “Brady’s girl”.

I have no idea how it happened or where things go from here.
But one thing is for sure, fake dating one football player while his teammate tries to win me back is going to be one hell of a ride…


This is the third standalone set in the universe of Say You Swear from USA Today bestselling author Meagan Brandy. This is Cameron's book.

Blurb coming soon...

Genres: Romance, Sports Romance, Friends To Lovers, Sports, Fake Dating, Football, College

402 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 17, 2025

About the author

USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy writes New Adult romance books with a twist. She is a candy crazed, jukebox junkie who tends to speak in lyrics. Born and raised in California, she is a married mother of three crazy boys who keep her bouncing from one sports field to another, depending on the season, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Starbucks is her best friend and words are her sanity.

Reviews

[Marianna Moore · Rating 1 out of 5]

No you don’t understand this was HORRIFYINGLY bad. Like I actually think I need to go touch grass and call up an Etsy witch and pay her to somehow wipe this travesty from my memory.

[Skylar Hotaling]

So since this is Cameron’s book, I want justice for Trey idgaf who or what an Alister is. What tf happened to him??? If he’s evaporated into thin air and we must chose, than #TeamBrady

[Florencia]

¡Cammie and Brady please! They deserve their happy ending.

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

I was obsessed with the first book in this series, and the second wasn’t quite my favorite, but I’m happy to report that this was great! I didn’t love it as much as ‘Say You Swear’, but it was such a fun time.

I love a good friends to lovers/fake dating romance. Though there was a short time I wasn’t sure who Cam would end up with, eventually I figured it out and was so happy with her choice! I love the set up for Chase’s book and I’m excited for that one.

[Teresa (The BFF Bookclub) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think maybe, with the exception of Say You Swear, this author is just NOT for me. Promise Me Not was wholly unreadable and while this book was better I rolled my eyes no less than 385 times.

these kids at 20 years old acting like theyre 35 with mortgages - I dont know, just the dialogue and life discussions etc read way more mature than 20 yr olds in college

[Mackenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immediately a new comfort read for me. 10/10 👏🏼

[purlpur · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️
хто не любить троп любовний трикутник вам точно не сюди. першу половину книги він активніший нікуди. і очевидного гівнюка, як в першій книзі, немає, тому буде дійсно складно обрати між хлопцями 😈
але далі вже з'являється очевидний фаворит, і на той момент я на 100% була в його таборі. тільки хотілось, щоб інший хлопець не сильно постраждав, бо він теж бусінка 🙂‍↔️

з одного боку тут алістер - новенький в футбольній команді. він налажав з минулими стосунками з кеммі, але як же старанно намагався виправитися. зараховано. його допомога з її програмою для діток, ооу це був милий момент ☺️

з іншого боку брейді - захисник в футбольній команді. на перший погляд, красень-плейбой, поки не дізнаєшся його краще. розумний, оскільки робить ставку не тільки на спорт, але й на навчання. вміє поводитись і дружити з дівчатами, ну шикарне поєднання 😎

а обирати потрібно кемерон - миле, жартівливе і водночас зухвале сонечко. полюбляє працювати в садочку з дітьми і обожнює маленького ді. в неї дійсно виходить справлятися з дітками 🥹

мені полюбилася дружба брейді та кеммі. вони були такими милими - їх гумор, підтримка, загравання і турбота один про одного.. обожнюю як авторка вписує троп "від друзів до закоханих". що в першій книзі, що в цій я трохи розтанула від їх динаміки 🫠

фінальна лл мене теж зачепила усіма цими моментами: як він піклувався, коли кеммі занедужала, як не забував про її хворобу і необхідність не пропускати харчування. все було так тендітно і тепло, зовсім трохи легкої перчинки, з моментами хвилювання за вибір кеммі, але в цілому це припало мені до смаку 😋

кінцівка мені видалась трохи затягнутою. хотілось сказати: та вирішіть ви вже це питання. але в цілому ця частина точно варта уваги. "скажи, що присягаєшся" не переплюнула, проте набагато краще за другу книгу 😌

p.s. вау, не вірила, що скажу це. але мене не дратував чейз в цій частині. насправді, авторка розкидала трохи крихт щодо його історії, тому з цікавістю очікую, що меган приготувала для нас в його книзі 😎🍿

[Maren’s Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ College quarterback Alister Howl wants Cameron Cox, the spitfire student he had a fling with until she found out he was a liar. Cameron wants to be left alone. Enter campus playboy Brady Lancaster, Cam’s friend, who pretends to be her fake boyfriend to get Alister off her back. But Alister is determined to show Cam he’s not the man she thinks he is.

WOW. I absolutely devoured this book from start to finish. It was fresh, flirty, and fabulous - and I completely ate. It. up. I don’t believe I have ever enjoyed a love triangle that much. My favorite part? The fact that I literally had no idea who the male main character was until I neared the midway point, as our FMC seems to have a strong connection to not just one, but two potential love interests. That said, as a fan of one trope in particular, I had a rooting interest almost from the start (my lips are sealed as to whether he ended up winning her heart). And I loved how well MB develops their characters separately and together, slow burn style, over the course of the book. No one writes a messy love story like she does. It is incredibly easy to become entranced in the world of the Avix Boys, and I now anxiously await the next installment of the series.

Read if you like:
▪️football romance
▪️college setting
▪️found family
▪️love triangles done right
▪️hot hookups
▪️fake dating
▪️slow burn

Thank you Bloom Books for the gifted copy.

[Shannon Farley · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I nod, looking across the yard toward Cameron’s childhood bedroom window. “She, uh, snuck up on me.” “The good ones always do.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️.5

This book took my emotions on a journey. I was a-little confused at first with not getting any back story to understand the character dynamics with this being an interconnected standalone but I decided to trust the process.

I really liked the character diagonal driven writing style. It was very easy to read and super fast paced with a tension filled slow burn that kept me turning the pages! I thought the friends to lovers relationship was told great in this! It felt super realistic like you were growing with the characters.

I don’t like that it felt super choppy with the start and stops of chapters. I was hoping for a-little more fluidity in the storyline. The ending of this book lost me….. we had such a good build that never delivered. Also some of the sub troupes felt clunky and didn’t make sense to the characters story maybe? 🤔

However I was definitely entertained all the way though ❤️

[Mayssa · Rating 3 out of 5]

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I really don’t wanna give this book three stars I really don’t 😭 because it was actually so fkn good, like wow. But at the same time, I also have so many complaints, and it all has to do with Cameron.

Number one I don’t believe she loves Brady. As a best friend? 100%. But as a lover? I don’t see it. What she feels for him is lust, not love. To be honest shes pretty frekin shallow

When Brady wanted to end their fake relationship because this sweet, sweet man was so scared of getting hurt by Allistar in case Cameron still wanted to be with him do you wanna know what Cameron’s reaction was? She couldn’t give a fuck. No, legit, I’m not even kidding. She was like okay, and didn’t give two fucks. She just went with the flow. If they never ended up together, she would’ve moved on perfectly fine.

And at the end? Instead of ever reassuring Brady, she danced with her ex, Trey, letting him put his hands on her waist just to make Brady jealous. Like, I don’t care if this was another book and it was about getting the guy’s head out of his ass, maybe. But this is Brady. This sweet man who just wanted reassurance but never got it from her.

Another issue: SHE NEVER SAID “I LOVE YOU” TO HIM. NOT ONE SINGLE FUCKEN TIME.

And she was always the one initiating the intimate scenes where he was more soft and heartfelt, she just wanted to bang him. That’s why I genuinely believe what she feels isn’t love it’s lust. She never gave him the emotional depth or vulnerability he deserved.

Also guys big ass spoiler but Brady is a virgin

[Sandy (Sandy.Reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

Trust Me Always completely surprised me in the best way. When I received the ARC, I was nervous because I absolutely loved the first book, but book two didn’t quite hit the same for me. That said, this one might just be my favorite of the series so far.

The use of three POVs added so much depth to the story. First, we have Cameron, a girl picking up the pieces after a messy breakup. She’s trying to move forward, and she’s got Brady, her loyal best friend, helping her every step of the way. The connection between Cameron and Brady? Perfection. Their friendship felt so authentic and supportive, and I was rooting for Brady the entire time. He’s the kind of guy who would move mountains for the people he loves, and honestly? Friend-to-lovers will always be elite.

Then there’s Alister, the ex. He’s the character you love to hate, constantly pushing to win Cameron back even when it’s clearly complicated. His persistence made for some serious drama, and while I didn’t always agree with his choices, he added a necessary tension to the story.

The ending wrapped things up in such a satisfying way. I’m genuinely so happy with how the relationships evolved and grew.

Now the only question is, please tell me there’s going to be another book in this series?!

[poppi ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3☆

this was a cute little palate cleanser, but i don’t know. this was one of my most anticipated reads because i love the boys of avix, but it just felt like something was missing? i wasn’t really giddy at any point, and it’s left me feeling… unsure what, really. confused? indifferent? i probably won’t be stuck on it or raving about it, but it wasn’t entirely a bust.

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⤷ brady is as precious as ever. it was nice to dive in and learn more about him, his upbringing and the secrets he held onto. i’m a sucker for a big ole goof, the life of the party, always making others comfortable and happy.

cam, my girl. hellcat. she’s so much fun, the sass she possesses. i think she’s quite relatable, and it was nice to see a different side to her. learn more about her vulnerabilities and the things she’s gone through.

brady and cam are adorable. i love a cute friends to lovers trope, but i don’t know.. something about it just still feels off to me? perhaps, it’s the whole love triangle thing and me finding myself rooting for alister in some parts. this is the problem with love triangles - i don’t know who to root for in the end and feel sad for the party not winning, since part of me wanted them to.

meagan, please give a rest with the love triangles. i was not rooting for chase whatsoever in say you swear… alister, he’s just different. he deserves a happy ending too. sorry, not sorry.

overall, this was cute. your typical friends to lovers trope, good vibes, perfect for summer.

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute friends to lovers fake dating book. While I didn’t enjoy it as much as I did Say You Swear, this was still a good book.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️
🌶️2

This book was insufferable and I am going to give myself a hug for getting through that.
The three stars is for Brady!!

[Wiktoria Johansson · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 ⭐️ I liked this way better than the last book in the series but not nearly as much as the first one! I really like Cam and i actually really liked Alister but Brady was just such a DUDE. The “plot twist” in the end was just cringe but overall the book was so easy and just what I needed!

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I kinda don’t know where to start with this one.

While this was a good read, and I did like it, I didn’t love it. I’m probably sitting on a 3.5 ⭐️

“𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙚?”
“𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨.”

I could unpack so much, but spoilers ya know? So I can’t 😂 at times I felt like this was a little choppy AND it could have had so much more potential with the fake dating trope. In true Meagan fashion though, she had me wondering who the FMC would actually end up with AND THEN the little plot twist towards the end 👀 I had a feeling it was coming but still, SHOOK!

Anyway, Noah is still my guy, along with Mason.

And dare I say, I’m actually ready for Chase’s redemption? Meagan left a lot of crumbs in this one and I’m kinda excited if it’s what I think it is 🤭

Still a good read but not my fave of them all.

[Emily Morris]

please let it be cameron and alister!!🙏🙏

[Amy | Foxy Blogs · Rating 4 out of 5]

TRUST ME ALWAYS
● Cameron
● Brady: childhood best friend
● Alistar: ex-boyfriend
● college romance
● Alistar is trying to win her back
● Brady fakes dates Cameron to try to make her ex leave her alone
● sports romance
● friends to lovers
● fake dating
● 3 POVs
● love triangle-ish



Audiobook source: Audible
Narrator: Aubrey Vincent, Liam DiCosimo, & Corvin King
Length: 10h 28m

[Marina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, so this went south real quick.

This book had all the tropes I usually enjoy but each one was disappointing in here: the love triangle felt weird and FMC was awful in it, fake dating also seemed misplaced and kind of unnecessary, the friends to lovers trope has all the parts that I actually hate about it - all the drawn-out doubts and self-beating which is simply plain awkward and is irritating and boring for me. And the cherry on top for all third-act break-ups, even if a fake one in this case - miscommunication. Well, I did want to like the book but couldn’t wait to finish it and move on.

I think the main reason why I did not like this book is that I couldn’t, and wouldn’t, put myself in FMC’s shoes which I usually do with no problem. I read the book as a bystander because I did not like Cameron. She was so frustrating, she pissed me off for the entire book. I get it, you got hurt but why the hell you are stringing along this poor Alister, even after forgiving him and becoming friends, is beyond me. Constant denial of obvious things were just infuriating. She’s such a bitch towards Alister sometimes on how she treats his feelings, I can’t. For instance, looking at him, thinking about all these feelings for him, giving him hope and the next moment turning to Brady and doing some not so friendly shit. What’s up with that? It gave me whiplash. I didn’t understand her actions and intentions so it was difficult to enjoy it.

Despite Brady being a sweetheart, all I could think about was poor Alister during Brady and Cameron’s scenes. I sense love triangles may be not my thing after all. And I enjoy fake dating trope but here I don’t think it was done to my liking. The ending is kind of sweet and quite expected but I still feel like there was no proper closure for all parties involved.

And this is the first book in the series where I started thinking that this type of friendship is over the top and a little unhealthy. And there are way too many people in the picture, I sometimes needed to pause and think who is this or that person given that I read previous books a while back 😅.

I feel like Chase’s book will be a good one though. It’s usually the redemption arc for the misunderstood character that does it for me in the most unexpected way. We’ll see.

[Zoe May · Rating 2 out of 5]

I know I know, I'm in the minority here but I'm sorry to say this one just wasn't for me.

Say you Swear set such a high bar at the start of this series that it was always going to be really difficult to match that standard or improve even more. The two follow up books just fell flat for me.

I normally have no problem with fake fating or love triangle tropes but the difference for me is that we have a POV for all 3 characters involved in this story.

The danger here is that you see the thoughts and feelings of all 3 characters and how their actions affect one another. Because of the love triangle trope, this can cause a reader to dislike your central character. Which is exactly what happened where Cameron was concerned for me.

I really didn't like Cameron because as the book progressed, you understood her thoughts and feelings, and then she did the complete opposite in her actions, which just frustrated the hell out of me.

I only started to enjoy it a bit more in the last 30% because the 3rd POV was removed. Therefore, the focus was moved to our final two characters. This worked much better for me personally as we didn't have the constant reminder of how the other individual was feeling.

I liked the relationships between Cameron and her friends and family. She may have been a bit too open at times lol but it was entertaining to read.

The little bit of spice we did get was great, particularly at the end. This series does go for the slower burn with high emotional impact which I am absolutely fine with overall.

In the end, it wasn't enough for me to root for Cameron, the damage had already been done. But I am pleased to see other readers enjoyed this story and had a good time.

I love the majority of Meagan's books and will continue to read more of them. The structure for me this around just didn't work for a love triangle.

[Anna Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this book. Some part of me has been waiting for Cam’s book this entire time and it was everything I wanted and everything I didn’t know I wanted. I’ve been feeling a book slump but this has cured me and reset my reading brain. I loved every moment of this book. Meagan Brandy put something in her books that makes me immediately attached to the characters and desperate for more. Trust Me Always cured me of my reading slump and immediately put me back into one.

Read this if you’re in the mood for…
- love triangle
- friends to lovers
- fake dating
- second chance
- football
- friend group

I’m not typically a fan of a love triangle but this one….it hit and it made sense. What made this work and so unique to their story was that there was no miscommunication. Everyone was fully aware of the betrayal, the hurt, the healing and they were trying to see if it could be fixed but completely understood that there was a chance that it wouldn’t. It hurt to read because you could feel the desperation and guilt and only Meagan Brandy could give a redemption arc where we want the best for both of them.

Here are a few of my favorite things…
- the nicknames and the history between them
- the communication and honesty was so refreshing
- the inner dialogue when feelings hit
- seeing Noah and Ari! I’m desperate for more of them
- glimpses into the next book…

I absolutely loved and I will be recommending!!

[Anca A · Rating 5 out of 5]

#Review: *Trust Me Always* - Meagan Brandy [16+]
4.9/5✨
2/5🌶️

I had to read this 3rd book from Boys Of Avix series! I loved the previous two and I instantly bought this one when it was released but didn't had the time I wanted to get to read it too.

Cameron Cox was in a really awkward situation with her ex boyfriend, Alister Howl, for which she still had mixed feelings. He was pretty insistent in conquer her back, being present in almost every place she was at. But Cameron needed some space from him after she did her very wrong and her best friend, football player, Brandy Lancaster, came up with the best solution for her problem. He told Alister that Cameron was now his girlfriend. Only that won't convince Alister to back down and he still continued with his quest. Will Cameron forgive him or will she be able to move on from him?

Honestly, the first quarter of this book kind of made me throw this one around the room! I hated how Cameron was thinking or, more precisely, not thinking at all. She was such a mess, but thankfully this has changed throughout the book and I was more at peace with everything. Besides that fist part, I loved everything about this story! It was sooo darn sweet and sooo swoony. I adored the cute friendship between Cameron and Brandy, who have known each other for literally a lifetime. I screamed at some scenes, not liking what was happening but I knew for what I rooted. But did my wishes come true? Maybe yes, maybe not🤭. I'm not gonna spoil it for you. I'm saying that you need to bare through the first part, if you feel like I did, because the rest of the book was simply wonderful! And the hidden secrets have surprised me in the best way possible!!🥰

Another book by Meagan which I fell in love with. I adored these characters and how much cuteness was between them! I couldn't stop from reading, especially in the second half of this book, which simply captivated me all the way! I hope you'll love it as much as I am 🫶🏼.

✨Tropes
#FakeDating
#BoyObsessed
#HeFallsFirst
#HeFallsHarder
#GoldenRetriever
#SlowBurn
#FriendsToLovers
#LoveTriangle
#SportsRomance
#Football

[Anabelle Bays]

Dnf..kinda. I only got a chapter in. Not in the mood. (There’s no audiobook on Spotify and I’m in a horrible slump)

𐙚 Pre read:

If the mother fucker isn’t a carbon copy of Noah Riley, I’m not continuing the series. ౨ৎ˖ . ݁

[Nora A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was lowkey toxic and so much fun to read. This cured my book slump. The angsty, the drama, the betrayal made so much sense to what happened.

- love triangle
- friends to lovers
- fake dating
- second chance

I’m salivating for chase’s story and redemption arc.

[Kyrié · Rating 3 out of 5]

baby this was messy asf 😵‍💫

yes i liked it but also wtf? trey just spawned out of nowhere and the alister plot was so confusing?

girl i can’t even get one man how does cameron have 3 😣

[Fernanda Reyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love it !! I can’t wait to read chase book!!😭❤️

[shada alsoofi]

OMGOMGMGMG PLZ PLZ PLZZZZZZZZ BE CAM AND BRADY, AND OMG FAKE DATING? UGSDFUHGBUSEKGHREUEHDHB IM ON CLOUD 9 ALRRRRR

[Shanna Ferris · Rating 4 out of 5]

• Childhood friends to lovers
• Second chance
• Love triangle
• Football romance
• Fake Dating
• College romance

Meagan Brandy books feel like a mystery you’re constantly trying to solve, in the best way! And while you might be able to call a few things, you’ll never guess them all. The build-up between these three characters was everything we needed and so much more. At the start, Meagan does such a great job making you question who your favorite MMC might be, but I knew from the beginning my heart belonged to the one Cameron ended up with. The HEA is the absolute sweetest. Meagan doesn’t rush the romance. 👏 The slow burn gave so much room for character growth, healing, and those little moments that made the final payoff so worth this beautiful ride.

The rest of this review will likely contain spoilers you may or may not want to read, but I guarantee by the end, you’ll want to pick up this beautiful book. I’m usually not the biggest fan of love triangles, but I’ve learned that Meagan always writes them in the most tender, thoughtful way. And for that, I’ll always be a fan of her love triangles. Has she turned me into a full-blown love triangle lover? No. But if Meagan Brandy writes it, I’ll read it, every time. They’re like soft love triangles… if that makes sense.

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The emotional tension in this book was next level. Between the unresolved past, the lingering hurt, and the undeniable pull between Cameron and Brady, or Cameron and Alister every page had me hooked!

I freaken loved Cameron. She was spunky, bold, and most of all, so good at expressing her boundaries. She may have been walked on in the past, but watching her rise above it and stand firm in what she deserved was so empowering. Her growth, her strength, and the way she owned her story made me fall for her even more.

Brady... the lovable mountain man! Ahhhh, where do I even begin? The heart on this man. Huge doesn’t even begin to describe it. He played the cocky football player role so well, soaking up all the attention from the ladies. But as his layers started to peel back, we got to see the soft, vulnerable side underneath, and you can’t help but root for him. Meagan is so damn good at writing cocky playboys, and Brady is no exception. What I didn’t expect was how deeply he’d feel, how fiercely he’d love, and how hard he’d fight for what he wanted once he figured it out. Beneath all that swagger was a man who would move mountains for the people he cares about, and watching that transformation was everything.

Welp. I warned you. If you’ve made it this far, I’m sure it’s no surprise who my favorite MMC was Brady, without a doubt!

And while I could gush about how sweet Alister was, especially toward the end of the book, he just didn’t compare to Brady for me. Still, he made a solid effort, and Meagan did such a great job with how their story unraveled. Even the relationship between Alister and Brady, there was so much respect there. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing where Meagan takes Alister in the rest of the series!

Now that I’m done gushing over these three… can I just say I am soooo ready for Chase’s redemption arc?! His presence in this book was PERFECT. I’m so ready!

And getting to see sweet Mason, Paige, and Deaton… and Ari and Noah!!! Meagan!! 😭 We NEEDED that! Getting to revisit characters like Mason, Paige, Ari, and Noah made this feel like coming home. Meagan creates these interconnected worlds where every character matters.

🎧Audiobook review🎧
Narrated by Aubrey Vincent, Corvin King, and Laim DiCosimo
Dual Narration

Wow. What a cast! My heart! These three freakin’ nailed this performance. I’ve only had the pleasure of listening to Aubrey one other time, but Liam and Corvin are two of my all-time favorites, and they did such an incredible job bringing these characters to life. Corvin played Brady and it was absolute perfection. He captured Brady’s charm, swagger, and hidden vulnerability so well. You could feel the shift when Brady’s emotional walls started to come down. Every cocky line, every soft moment. Corvin delivered. Liam player Alister, he did such an incredible job bring out his sweet remorseful character after everything. You could feel the heartbreak and patience Liam brought to Alister's character!! Aubrey player Cameron giving ger just the right amount of fire to her personality, while also highlighting on Cameron more softer side. It was so well done. These three together brought this book to life. And i can't recommend it enough!

• Sex positive FMC
• SLOW burn (worth every second)
• Jealous/possessive MMC
• High angst
• Spunky/bold FMC
• Reputation vs reality
• Mutual pining
• Groveling
• He falls first
• Virgin MMC

[Zoë Nira · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)

I thought I knew exactly where this book was going and who it would be about… and then that second POV came in and threw me for a loop (I never read the blurb). But honestly? I couldn’t have asked for a better surprise. Trust Me Always turned out to be everything I wanted and more.

‼️SPOILERS BELOW‼️

Brady. Oh my goodness, BRADY. Every single one of his nicknames for Cameron had me swooning into another dimension. I’m officially obsessed with this man, he’s charming, protective, funny, and the way his ‘secrets’ unfolded? I was screaming (in a good way).

And Cameron… what a breath of fresh air. She’s such a genuinely good person, strong but kind, the type of character you can’t help but root for. Honestly, I just want to be her.

Also, I’m not usually a fan of love triangles, but this one just made sense? It never felt forced or dramatic just for the sake of it, it felt real and natural to the characters and their journey, which made me love it even more. There was never miscommunication and everyone was always honest from the start.

This book delivered on every level, romance, tension, surprises and heart.

[Ashlee B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cameron, Alister, + Brady

-football romance
-college romance
-love triangle
-fake dating
-friends to lovers
-second chance?
-emotion + angst

as always, meagan delivered the angst & the slowest of all slow burns with these two!! who knew both alister & brady were both lowkey trauma boys with so many secrets too??👀👀👀 NOT ME!! that’s for damn sure!! gah. this was just perfection!! from the very start of this series i wanted one thing…& this story had me questioning that from the start & possibly had me changing my allegiance 🫣🫣 alister is a cutie patootie who deserves so much happiness!! & brady just wants what’s best for cam…no matter what that looks like!! & the chemistry too?? holy shit!! but the plot twists, definitely the plot twists…NEVER SAW THAT COMING HOLY SHIT!! but that just made it all the sweeter!! 🥹🥹🥹