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calliek927's review
4.0
The 2nd read through, and I have no more to add. It is still a good story with some laughs, some sadness, and, of course, a quick 3rd-act break. But loved it anyway.
This is the first book in a series from Pippa Grant I haven't read yet. Since it was on Kindle Unlimited and I could WhisperSync it, I figured, why not? I've liked a lot of her books that I've read, so I just thought this would be no different.
It's a friends-to-lovers story between Wyatt and his best friend Beck's sister. They all grew up together, and Ellie crushed on Wyatt for a while. They come together after a bad break-up that she had with her jerk of a boyfriend. It's also on the heels of Wyatt's messy divorce. They run into each other in her parents' house on Christmas Eve, and it gets a little steamy. Until he regrets it and pushes her away...
Pippa's rom-com books always have great character-building. And of course, there are some moments of dread, but I love that there is always that HEA.
This is the first book in a series from Pippa Grant I haven't read yet. Since it was on Kindle Unlimited and I could WhisperSync it, I figured, why not? I've liked a lot of her books that I've read, so I just thought this would be no different.
It's a friends-to-lovers story between Wyatt and his best friend Beck's sister. They all grew up together, and Ellie crushed on Wyatt for a while. They come together after a bad break-up that she had with her jerk of a boyfriend. It's also on the heels of Wyatt's messy divorce. They run into each other in her parents' house on Christmas Eve, and it gets a little steamy. Until he regrets it and pushes her away...
Pippa's rom-com books always have great character-building. And of course, there are some moments of dread, but I love that there is always that HEA.
kkomo's review
5.0
Amazing
Pippa Grant has the amazing ability to immerse you in her wonderful world with every story. I LOVE everything she writes, and this is no exception.
Ellie and Wyatt’s story has all the necessary ingredients for an epic love tale. They’ve known each other forever. He’s a studly military man, and she’s a kindhearted, animal loving badass- and a dash of Tucker’s adorableness and you have a winner!
If you’re on the fence about whether to read this one, just do yourself a favor and one-click it. Not only is it worth it, but I can almost guarantee you’ll read it more than once. (I certainly will!)
Pippa Grant has the amazing ability to immerse you in her wonderful world with every story. I LOVE everything she writes, and this is no exception.
Ellie and Wyatt’s story has all the necessary ingredients for an epic love tale. They’ve known each other forever. He’s a studly military man, and she’s a kindhearted, animal loving badass- and a dash of Tucker’s adorableness and you have a winner!
If you’re on the fence about whether to read this one, just do yourself a favor and one-click it. Not only is it worth it, but I can almost guarantee you’ll read it more than once. (I certainly will!)
kateyroa's review
4.0
Cute story
I held off reading this one because I have read quite a few “fake boyfriend” books lately - but this really is more of frenemies to lovers. It is sweet. The kid is adorable and the town sounds hilarious.
I held off reading this one because I have read quite a few “fake boyfriend” books lately - but this really is more of frenemies to lovers. It is sweet. The kid is adorable and the town sounds hilarious.
kaydanielsromance's review
5.0
Flirting With the Frenemy is filled with so much fun and the perfect amount of heart, it's why I'm continually drawn to Pippa Grant's books time and time again.
There is almost no better description than Frenemy when it comes to someone from your childhood who tormented you to no end, yet also pushed you to better yourself because you just had to prove to that insufferable being that you were better than all of their constant teasing. (Boy did I see a lot of myself in Ellie)
Ellie grew up with her older brother Beck and all of his friends, but one in particular, Wyatt Morgan, never let her get away with anything. Their antagonistic relationship began at a young age and followed them into adulthood. It was only after a mistake, an evening where they were both trying to recover from drowning in their sorrows of losing their current relationships, that things turned, well, not exactly for the better, but something definitely did shift and their lives did change.
"Wyatt Morgan doesn't make mistakes. Not twice, anyway."-Ellie
Months later Wyatt is still trying to apologize for that fateful night, but all Ellie wants to do is forget it. That becomes a problem when Wyatt and his adorable son, Tucker, end up staying at her brothers home at the same time she is. She's there for her best friends wedding, along with her ex and his new girlfriend. Ellie has a fake date all lined up, but when Wyatt shows up and spoils her plans, she isn't about to let Wyatt off the hook.
Their antagonistic games begin just like old times. It's like putting on an old, stinky shoe that fits and his name is Wyatt Morgan. Well, okay...he's more like a top of the line expensive shoe that hugs your foot and you never want to take off because he actually begins to grow on Ellie, but you get my point. Wyatt Morgan is trouble and Ellie doesn't know how to handle his kind of trouble.
"Ellie Ryder and me? We mix as well as water and lava."-Wyatt
Wyatt Morgan on the other hand is visiting for a week with his son, Tucker. This is his vacation and he only gets to see his son a few times a year thanks to his divorce and his ex living across the country. All Wyatt wanted to do was spend a week with his son, digging up treasure, looking for the lost pegleg, and other pirate themed adventures. It did not involve driving Ellie nuts, not that he doesn't get some kind of sick joy out of it. What is wrong with him that he actually enjoys pushing her buttons, but he does. However, when Beck calls and asks for his help getting her out of the funk she's been in for the last several months he has a hard time saying no.
"My brother's childhood best friend is the only man is the entire universe who can get under my skin and bring out my ugly faster than you can blink, and I swear he takes joy in doing it."-Ellie
The more they collide, the more he enjoys her company and the more he enjoys her company the more he realizes that perhaps their relationship has always been leading them towards each other. What is he going to do once the week is over?
The silliness, the themed wedding, the friendships make my heart happy. I can't help but smile when I read Pippa's books. You will adore everything about this book. I promise.
There is almost no better description than Frenemy when it comes to someone from your childhood who tormented you to no end, yet also pushed you to better yourself because you just had to prove to that insufferable being that you were better than all of their constant teasing. (Boy did I see a lot of myself in Ellie)
Ellie grew up with her older brother Beck and all of his friends, but one in particular, Wyatt Morgan, never let her get away with anything. Their antagonistic relationship began at a young age and followed them into adulthood. It was only after a mistake, an evening where they were both trying to recover from drowning in their sorrows of losing their current relationships, that things turned, well, not exactly for the better, but something definitely did shift and their lives did change.
"Wyatt Morgan doesn't make mistakes. Not twice, anyway."-Ellie
Months later Wyatt is still trying to apologize for that fateful night, but all Ellie wants to do is forget it. That becomes a problem when Wyatt and his adorable son, Tucker, end up staying at her brothers home at the same time she is. She's there for her best friends wedding, along with her ex and his new girlfriend. Ellie has a fake date all lined up, but when Wyatt shows up and spoils her plans, she isn't about to let Wyatt off the hook.
Their antagonistic games begin just like old times. It's like putting on an old, stinky shoe that fits and his name is Wyatt Morgan. Well, okay...he's more like a top of the line expensive shoe that hugs your foot and you never want to take off because he actually begins to grow on Ellie, but you get my point. Wyatt Morgan is trouble and Ellie doesn't know how to handle his kind of trouble.
"Ellie Ryder and me? We mix as well as water and lava."-Wyatt
Wyatt Morgan on the other hand is visiting for a week with his son, Tucker. This is his vacation and he only gets to see his son a few times a year thanks to his divorce and his ex living across the country. All Wyatt wanted to do was spend a week with his son, digging up treasure, looking for the lost pegleg, and other pirate themed adventures. It did not involve driving Ellie nuts, not that he doesn't get some kind of sick joy out of it. What is wrong with him that he actually enjoys pushing her buttons, but he does. However, when Beck calls and asks for his help getting her out of the funk she's been in for the last several months he has a hard time saying no.
"My brother's childhood best friend is the only man is the entire universe who can get under my skin and bring out my ugly faster than you can blink, and I swear he takes joy in doing it."-Ellie
The more they collide, the more he enjoys her company and the more he enjoys her company the more he realizes that perhaps their relationship has always been leading them towards each other. What is he going to do once the week is over?
The silliness, the themed wedding, the friendships make my heart happy. I can't help but smile when I read Pippa's books. You will adore everything about this book. I promise.
jenreadsalotofsmut's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pattyfgd's review
5.0
Flirting with the Frenemy
Bro Code, Book 1
By: Pippa Grant
Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Joe Arden
Pippa Grant is fast becoming my go to for rom com entertainment! This first book in her new Bro Code series had me laughing out loud and falling in love. What a combination! Ellie has a one night stand with her brother's best friend, Wyatt after being dumped on Christmas Eve. Trying to hide her pain, she was hoping Wyatt would take it away, at least for the night. Fast forward six month, and they are now tricked into sharing a house while Ellie gets ready for a destination wedding for her best friend. Wyatt, brings his adorable son Tucker, and these two find their irritation for each other growing into something else. But will years of annoyance ever really change? I have to say, the characters in this story are so real to me, that I think the humor just comes so easily. Ellie and Tucker and amazing, both have goals, and their ability to cause annoyance quickly is so funny! But for me, Tucker steals the show! That little boy is a source of wonder and joy. Bring on this love story, you will love how it starts and evolves, with exasperatingly funny scenes, passion and love.
Erin Mallon and Joe Arden are one of my dream teams. They flow together so well, each with comedic flare. I think their voices compliment each other and I find myself listening to them as if I am coming home to good friends. They bring all the emotional pull along with the laughter. This is a must listen!
https://adbl.co/2OCoSjM
Bro Code, Book 1
By: Pippa Grant
Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Joe Arden
Pippa Grant is fast becoming my go to for rom com entertainment! This first book in her new Bro Code series had me laughing out loud and falling in love. What a combination! Ellie has a one night stand with her brother's best friend, Wyatt after being dumped on Christmas Eve. Trying to hide her pain, she was hoping Wyatt would take it away, at least for the night. Fast forward six month, and they are now tricked into sharing a house while Ellie gets ready for a destination wedding for her best friend. Wyatt, brings his adorable son Tucker, and these two find their irritation for each other growing into something else. But will years of annoyance ever really change? I have to say, the characters in this story are so real to me, that I think the humor just comes so easily. Ellie and Tucker and amazing, both have goals, and their ability to cause annoyance quickly is so funny! But for me, Tucker steals the show! That little boy is a source of wonder and joy. Bring on this love story, you will love how it starts and evolves, with exasperatingly funny scenes, passion and love.
Erin Mallon and Joe Arden are one of my dream teams. They flow together so well, each with comedic flare. I think their voices compliment each other and I find myself listening to them as if I am coming home to good friends. They bring all the emotional pull along with the laughter. This is a must listen!
https://adbl.co/2OCoSjM