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Boys of Avix #3
Trust Me Always
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...
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...
402 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 17, 2025
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Meagan Brandy
42 books15.8k followersUSA 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.
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November 23, 2024So 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
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October 10, 2024¡Cammie and Brady please! They deserve their happy ending.
June 15, 2025
Immediately a new comfort read for me. 10/10 👏🏼
June 30, 2025
“I nod, looking across the yard toward Cameron’s childhood bedroom window. “She, uh, snuck up on me.” “The good ones always do.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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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 ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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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 ❤️
June 10, 2025
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?!
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?!
June 11, 2025
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
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
June 24, 2025
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.
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.
June 21, 2025
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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
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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
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2025
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.
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.
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October 31, 2024please let it be cameron and alister!!🙏🙏
June 5, 2025
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!!
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!!
June 25, 2025
• 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
• 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
June 19, 2025
I absolutely love it !! I can’t wait to read chase book!!😭❤️
Want to read
April 3, 2025OMGOMGMGMG PLZ PLZ PLZZZZZZZZ BE CAM AND BRADY, AND OMG FAKE DATING? UGSDFUHGBUSEKGHREUEHDHB IM ON CLOUD 9 ALRRRRR
June 29, 2025
This was pretty good! Promise Me Not lowered my expectations for the series slightly, but I really did enjoy this one - the main reason being I genuinely couldn’t predict the outcome for most of it.
I just want their lives; I want a beach house with all my friends 🥲
I just want their lives; I want a beach house with all my friends 🥲
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June 20, 2025Trust me always was cute. I must say though, I was a bit let down with Promise Me Not. Trust me Always did not let me down.
Did I really enjoy it? Yes. Did I love it, no.
full rtc
Did I really enjoy it? Yes. Did I love it, no.
full rtc
June 18, 2025
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!! 🥹🥹🥹
-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!! 🥹🥹🥹
June 29, 2025
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.
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.
June 22, 2025
Okay, so this went south real quick. 2.5⭐️
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 feeling 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.
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 feeling 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.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 16, 2025
Overall: 4.5 ⭐️
Look, I love a good messy book with a love triangle. And this book delivered with everything I wanted from the banter to the yearning and jealously. Cam girl you sure know how to pick them. First we have Alister who wants a second chance and second we have Brady who’s her childhood best friend turned fake boyfriend. I’ve been a Brady girl since book one and he did not disappoint! The way he listened to her and always knew exactly what she needed, ugh my heart 😩 But I still don’t think anyone is going to top Noah. Alister also did so many cute things for Cam that made me really like him. I’m not going to say who she chooses in the end but just know that it was who she was always meant to be with 😌 I can’t wait for Chases book now because they bits we got of him in this book made me change my mind about not likening him.
Thank you to the author for the arc of this book.
Look, I love a good messy book with a love triangle. And this book delivered with everything I wanted from the banter to the yearning and jealously. Cam girl you sure know how to pick them. First we have Alister who wants a second chance and second we have Brady who’s her childhood best friend turned fake boyfriend. I’ve been a Brady girl since book one and he did not disappoint! The way he listened to her and always knew exactly what she needed, ugh my heart 😩 But I still don’t think anyone is going to top Noah. Alister also did so many cute things for Cam that made me really like him. I’m not going to say who she chooses in the end but just know that it was who she was always meant to be with 😌 I can’t wait for Chases book now because they bits we got of him in this book made me change my mind about not likening him.
Thank you to the author for the arc of this book.
June 18, 2025
If you're a fan of the fake dating trope, 'Trust Me Always' by Meagan Brandy should be on your TBR list! This book features a subtle love triangle as we follow Cameron, who navigates her feelings for two men in her life in a heartfelt and engaging story. In the end, she chooses the one man she truly loves. I have always appreciated Brandy's unique storytelling style. While 'Say You Swear' holds a special place in my heart as my all-time favorite of her works, I found myself thoroughly captivated by this latest addition to her series.
June 18, 2025
No spoilers. Read via physical.
Oh my gosh. This is everything I wanted in this series. I LOVED this. If book two wasn’t for you because of how book one was, you won’t be disappointed in book three. I love the banter, the competitiveness, the stories, and the ending was beautiful. This was so good and I loved my time reading it, that when I finished, I wanted to go back to page one and reread it already.
Would I recommend? YES, loved the characters and this story so much.
Oh my gosh. This is everything I wanted in this series. I LOVED this. If book two wasn’t for you because of how book one was, you won’t be disappointed in book three. I love the banter, the competitiveness, the stories, and the ending was beautiful. This was so good and I loved my time reading it, that when I finished, I wanted to go back to page one and reread it already.
Would I recommend? YES, loved the characters and this story so much.
June 18, 2025
Actual rating 4.25 ⭐️
June 20, 2025
Loved say you swear and was really disappointed with Masons book when I read it. Cam and Brady were cute but the writing was too long winded
June 19, 2025
i was between 4.5 and 5 stars but I don't care, this book made my day and i love everything second of it and i just couldn't put it down, i had to sometimes but i didn't really wanted to!! cameron my bless sassy amazing heart of gold woman is everything, i already loved her and ari was my fave of the series but now yeah sorry cameron stole my heart she stole the show from everyone and now she's my fave for sure i just want to be her or i just want to be her friend idk i love her, she's so fearless and sometimes soft but sassy when she wants to and flirty too idk her personality is just so fun and not saying unique but definitely the best! then the love interest? brady and alistair, i like them both i do but brady my man brady always had my heart since say you swear so i already knew who i wanted cameron to end up with and let me tell you ITS PERFECT it's so good i just don't have enough words to describe i mean just perfect and so meant to be idc!! this was a good love triangle not gonna lie tho the right choice was always a little bit obvious but still i had so much fun,brady and alistair both bring different but at the same time the Sam personally and wanted what's best for cameron and supporting her no matter what so both men were good choices and tho alistair did what he did he truly is sorry and really wants to show cameron he's a good guy and he does and i like him for it, then brady is the best EVER i just can't he's so flirty and cute and also has a heart of gold i just love him so for me he's the only one but you have to read it to find out ehehe but i promise it's so good, say you swear was good was magnificent, promise me not was magical and wholesome, trust me always definitely is all the above and more!! and the group of friends? i love these characters a lot, never thought it could be possible but it is i love them all and i am excited for chase's book!! cameron cox the woman that you are, love you and you deserve the world and so glad you had your happy ending and found your soulmate!!
June 9, 2025
4.5⭐️
Meagan knocked it out of the park yet again! This series hasn’t ever disappointed me, & this book was no different. I’m not even a fan of the friends to lovers trope but I was kicking my feet so hard over the trope in this book!!! It was a genius move to keep the mmc a secret, even going as far as having TWO mmc POVs & not having readers find out which mmc Cameron ends up falling for until the last few chapters- no matter how anxiety-inducing it was😅 I definitely had a particular mmc that I was rooting for, but was he endgame? I can’t say🤷🏻♀️ regardless, I loved the book.
Cam is a spitfire! She’s confident, ballsy, fun, energetic, carefree, & a sweetheart. I was not a fan of Alister going into this book so ofc I was #TeamBrady… but I lowkey started rooting for Alister too🫣 he was determined, remorseful, kind, hardworking & a gentleman despite his history, & he had me swooning! Brady, my gentle giant!! Whether you got the girl in the end or not, I still love you❤️🩹 Take everything you know about Brady from the previous books & throw it out the window, because this man is so misunderstood & pure despite the image he paints of himself🥹 he’s the biggest flirt, with the kindest heart & most fiercely protective nature.
This was a SLOWBURN! The couple only really becomes an endgame at about 90%, so the tension within the triangle was palpable & the wait was excruciating, but so worth it. Meagan gave us tension, intense yearning, angst, longing, chemistry, & an undeniable push & pull between BOTH Cam+Alister & Cam+Brady. Also, this book is *very* low on smut, so the connections felt much deeper & stronger, rather than just being physical💜
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞: College football romance, love triangle, fake dating, slow burn, 2 male POVs but only 1 gets the girl…
Thank you to Meagan for the eArc 💜🎆🏈
Meagan knocked it out of the park yet again! This series hasn’t ever disappointed me, & this book was no different. I’m not even a fan of the friends to lovers trope but I was kicking my feet so hard over the trope in this book!!! It was a genius move to keep the mmc a secret, even going as far as having TWO mmc POVs & not having readers find out which mmc Cameron ends up falling for until the last few chapters- no matter how anxiety-inducing it was😅 I definitely had a particular mmc that I was rooting for, but was he endgame? I can’t say🤷🏻♀️ regardless, I loved the book.
Cam is a spitfire! She’s confident, ballsy, fun, energetic, carefree, & a sweetheart. I was not a fan of Alister going into this book so ofc I was #TeamBrady… but I lowkey started rooting for Alister too🫣 he was determined, remorseful, kind, hardworking & a gentleman despite his history, & he had me swooning! Brady, my gentle giant!! Whether you got the girl in the end or not, I still love you❤️🩹 Take everything you know about Brady from the previous books & throw it out the window, because this man is so misunderstood & pure despite the image he paints of himself🥹 he’s the biggest flirt, with the kindest heart & most fiercely protective nature.
This was a SLOWBURN! The couple only really becomes an endgame at about 90%, so the tension within the triangle was palpable & the wait was excruciating, but so worth it. Meagan gave us tension, intense yearning, angst, longing, chemistry, & an undeniable push & pull between BOTH Cam+Alister & Cam+Brady. Also, this book is *very* low on smut, so the connections felt much deeper & stronger, rather than just being physical💜
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞: College football romance, love triangle, fake dating, slow burn, 2 male POVs but only 1 gets the girl…
Thank you to Meagan for the eArc 💜🎆🏈
June 8, 2025
The banter was bantering 👏👏👏 Meagan absolutely stepped up with witty comments, and tension in this book! I absolutely devoured it! I also have no doubt she can redeem Chase after reading this, we may also find out who his love interest is 👀
Honestly Cameron and her man may be my new fave Boys of Avix couple!
I literally had no idea who she was going to end up with for most of this book. I definitely had a top choice, but she kept us guessing. No this was not a love triangle either surprisingly. When Cameron is used by the guy she thinks she’s having a connection with, because hurt, and betrayal can lead you to make dumb decisions. Allistair is determined to beg for Cami’s forgiveness, because he thinks he fell in love with her, even if it means joining her class and following her around like a lost puppy. Cam however, cannot trust him. So she finds herself in a fake relationship, that is mutually beneficial. Only problem is it’s with the team’s “playboy” and Allistair isn’t buying it. Lines start to get blurred, and the “playboy” is keeping a few secrets of his own.
Here I thought I would hate Allistair and really I just felt bad for him. I swear there isn’t an MMC Meagan could truly make me hate.
Yes, I’m intentionally not telling you who the love interest is because you need to figure it out for yourself. I will say he is a top tier book boyfriend!
Thank you so much to Bloom Books and Meagan Brandy for the opportunity to read this pre-release in exchange for my honest review.
Honestly Cameron and her man may be my new fave Boys of Avix couple!
I literally had no idea who she was going to end up with for most of this book. I definitely had a top choice, but she kept us guessing. No this was not a love triangle either surprisingly. When Cameron is used by the guy she thinks she’s having a connection with, because hurt, and betrayal can lead you to make dumb decisions. Allistair is determined to beg for Cami’s forgiveness, because he thinks he fell in love with her, even if it means joining her class and following her around like a lost puppy. Cam however, cannot trust him. So she finds herself in a fake relationship, that is mutually beneficial. Only problem is it’s with the team’s “playboy” and Allistair isn’t buying it. Lines start to get blurred, and the “playboy” is keeping a few secrets of his own.
Here I thought I would hate Allistair and really I just felt bad for him. I swear there isn’t an MMC Meagan could truly make me hate.
Yes, I’m intentionally not telling you who the love interest is because you need to figure it out for yourself. I will say he is a top tier book boyfriend!
Thank you so much to Bloom Books and Meagan Brandy for the opportunity to read this pre-release in exchange for my honest review.
June 22, 2025
Is it just me who felt the chemistry between Alister&Cam more hot, swoony and interesting as compared to chemistry between Brady&Cam!
It is what it is, and truth is that i found the romance between alister and cam more profound, mainly because the first 10% of book concentrates of their relationship, Brady was pictured as overly protective, somehow it felt that everytime there was a scene between alister and cam, brady was there read to interwine which felt like the author just forced brady into every scene, which was not fun.
Now keep in mind this book is love triangle but somehow the author just wanted brady to be the golden boy, and it was biased and just not right according to me.
now brady and cam's romance, well i didn't felt it, i mean where are the whole moments and interaction, everything between them felt sexual........and by the 60% mark i struggled so bad...so bad i just wanted to end it. Till the end we were given the whole whats happening kinda vibes where the characters themselves were confused and blah
The only thing that kept me going was their whole group fun, reading more about noah and ari, i even felt something interesting between chase and paige but these main characters were not the ones i enjoyed reading about.
That being said, right now even 2 stars feels like a lot but nonetheless can't wait for chase's book.
It is what it is, and truth is that i found the romance between alister and cam more profound, mainly because the first 10% of book concentrates of their relationship, Brady was pictured as overly protective, somehow it felt that everytime there was a scene between alister and cam, brady was there read to interwine which felt like the author just forced brady into every scene, which was not fun.
Now keep in mind this book is love triangle but somehow the author just wanted brady to be the golden boy, and it was biased and just not right according to me.
now brady and cam's romance, well i didn't felt it, i mean where are the whole moments and interaction, everything between them felt sexual........and by the 60% mark i struggled so bad...so bad i just wanted to end it. Till the end we were given the whole whats happening kinda vibes where the characters themselves were confused and blah
The only thing that kept me going was their whole group fun, reading more about noah and ari, i even felt something interesting between chase and paige but these main characters were not the ones i enjoyed reading about.
That being said, right now even 2 stars feels like a lot but nonetheless can't wait for chase's book.
June 24, 2025
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I really wanted to love this one….
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I kinda wish we would have gotten a prologue on what went down with A and C instead of how it jumped right into him asking her for another chance. (Unless i totally missed it from book 2) 🫣
I know a few times A made sure to say how C had no reason to feel bad and that she didn’t string him along but for me as a reader it definitely felt like she did.
Anytime A wanted to have a conversation C would bail or get bailed out… and i feel like she knew where her heart was the day he confessed his feelings and instead of outright telling him at that point that it wasn’t gonna happen she again ran away.
I personally didn’t feel how B and C’s love blossomed from friendship to love. It just became physical. And it was hard to believe in their new love for me.
Unpopular opinion…..
I was kinda rooting for Alister to find himself a new love more than Cameron and Brady finally accepting their feelings 🫣
One positive is that i didn’t gain more hate for Chase in this one and im now kinda curious to see if him and Paige will be a thing.
I really wanted to love this one….
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I kinda wish we would have gotten a prologue on what went down with A and C instead of how it jumped right into him asking her for another chance. (Unless i totally missed it from book 2) 🫣
I know a few times A made sure to say how C had no reason to feel bad and that she didn’t string him along but for me as a reader it definitely felt like she did.
Anytime A wanted to have a conversation C would bail or get bailed out… and i feel like she knew where her heart was the day he confessed his feelings and instead of outright telling him at that point that it wasn’t gonna happen she again ran away.
I personally didn’t feel how B and C’s love blossomed from friendship to love. It just became physical. And it was hard to believe in their new love for me.
Unpopular opinion…..
I was kinda rooting for Alister to find himself a new love more than Cameron and Brady finally accepting their feelings 🫣
One positive is that i didn’t gain more hate for Chase in this one and im now kinda curious to see if him and Paige will be a thing.
June 22, 2025
Honestly, this was not my favorite. I really wasn’t a fan of any of the main characters besides brady. Alister had a hard time taking no for an answer and that irked me. He also wasn’t someone that I cared for. Cameron annoyed me at times. I didn’t like the way she moved sometimes. It felt like she was all over the place, and I get why, but I think some things didn’t need to be the way they were. I loved and adored brady. He was the sweetest person and cared and loved so hard for those around him. He put everyone’s happiness before his. All 3 stars are for him.
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