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jennp28's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Quick, fluffy, spicy sizzling read.
readwithkiekie's review against another edition
2.0
This was honestly so boring. The first 40% I really enjoyed, I love the hate attraction both characters had going on but then every chapter had the characters having sex or making out and nothing else happened.
I’m also really upset that one of the authors misgendered Sam Smith. If you’re going to mention them in the book, at least do a quick search to see Sam’s pronouns. They use they/them pronouns, calling Sam “him” is very offensive.
I’m also really upset that one of the authors misgendered Sam Smith. If you’re going to mention them in the book, at least do a quick search to see Sam’s pronouns. They use they/them pronouns, calling Sam “him” is very offensive.
torinori's review against another edition
4.0
I love love loved this book. The banter was so fun, the men were hot, and the story was so sweet. Asher was a DREAM!! I have no other words for how amazing that man was. He was so sweet to Mark and even though he was smug at times it just made him more loveable to me. Then Mark, oh sweet sweet boy Mark. His love for his child and his loyalty to his family was so beautiful it made my heart full. I love that this book highlighted how hard it is to be a single parent and recent divorcé. The balance between wanting your own life, but also not wanting your child to feel unwanted. Then his little girl UGH UGH UGH!!! I loved her!! She was so cute and understanding of his situation. She was sad to see her parents separated but accepted Asher with open arms. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a lighthearted steamy read because it was a perfect read to get me out of my slump!
gigilea's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. I really enjoy most all of Lauren Blakely's books and collaborations.
bettylovesbooksgalore's review against another edition
5.0
Story of Asher and Mark
Two things, the book is brilliant and the narrators are phenomenal! (Jacob Morgan and Teddy Hamilton are the best)
Asher and Mark’s story was so sweet. I loved seeing their relationship develop and so happy they got their HEA.
Lauren’s books are fantastic, I am slowly making my way through her catalogue.
Two things, the book is brilliant and the narrators are phenomenal! (Jacob Morgan and Teddy Hamilton are the best)
Asher and Mark’s story was so sweet. I loved seeing their relationship develop and so happy they got their HEA.
Lauren’s books are fantastic, I am slowly making my way through her catalogue.
jamieb_19's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
donnavb's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hbrady43's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
Panty melting hotness mixed with giggle out loud laughter. The Best Men combined the best of both worlds which made for utterly divine reading.
The powerhouse duo of Blakely and Bowen absolutely blew the roof off this book!! From beginning to end I couldn't put the story down. Yes, this book was hot, pure molten lava fire HOT! But, these boys, sorry men, were also flushed out, well developed and supremely well written that I was right there living every moment with them. I was completely immersed in their world and never wanted to leave.
Mark Banks is a single, divorced father. He works on Wall Street in a high pressure job and he's the main caregiver to his 6 year old daughter. It doesn't leave a lot of time or basically any time for dating or relieving the stress of his life. He's not bitter about where he is in life, per say, he just never thought he'd be single with his only companion being his hand late at night dreaming of wicked fantasies he'd one day like to have that didn't involve just his palm and five digits as dates. When Mark meets Asher St. James, a man who exemplifies the single bachelorhood lifestyle, Mark instantly and outwardly loathes him, but also inwardly he wants to mount him and introduce him to his late night activities. It's very confusing to his steady late night date.
Asher is a fun, former athlete - now professional photographer. His smooth personality wins everyone over, everyone except Mark Banks. Basically Asher's that guy that everyone in the room likes and he can't understand why Mark Banks doesn't seem to like him. Asher shouldn't take it personally, it really isn't him per say. Well, it sort of isn't him. Asher isn't used to flirting with straight men, but is Mark straight? All signs of his divorce and six year old daughter would say yes, but the very confusing things Mark says to Asher would say otherwise. Don't take it personally Asher...there is a very specific reason Mark is the way he is...Lucky for both of them, a week in Miami planning a wedding for Mark's sister and Asher's best friend should help clear things up, or at least clear out Mark's excel spreadsheet.
A fun, totally steamy, opposites-attract great read!!
The powerhouse duo of Blakely and Bowen absolutely blew the roof off this book!! From beginning to end I couldn't put the story down. Yes, this book was hot, pure molten lava fire HOT! But, these boys, sorry men, were also flushed out, well developed and supremely well written that I was right there living every moment with them. I was completely immersed in their world and never wanted to leave.
Mark Banks is a single, divorced father. He works on Wall Street in a high pressure job and he's the main caregiver to his 6 year old daughter. It doesn't leave a lot of time or basically any time for dating or relieving the stress of his life. He's not bitter about where he is in life, per say, he just never thought he'd be single with his only companion being his hand late at night dreaming of wicked fantasies he'd one day like to have that didn't involve just his palm and five digits as dates. When Mark meets Asher St. James, a man who exemplifies the single bachelorhood lifestyle, Mark instantly and outwardly loathes him, but also inwardly he wants to mount him and introduce him to his late night activities. It's very confusing to his steady late night date.
Asher is a fun, former athlete - now professional photographer. His smooth personality wins everyone over, everyone except Mark Banks. Basically Asher's that guy that everyone in the room likes and he can't understand why Mark Banks doesn't seem to like him. Asher shouldn't take it personally, it really isn't him per say. Well, it sort of isn't him. Asher isn't used to flirting with straight men, but is Mark straight? All signs of his divorce and six year old daughter would say yes, but the very confusing things Mark says to Asher would say otherwise. Don't take it personally Asher...there is a very specific reason Mark is the way he is...Lucky for both of them, a week in Miami planning a wedding for Mark's sister and Asher's best friend should help clear things up, or at least clear out Mark's excel spreadsheet.
A fun, totally steamy, opposites-attract great read!!
amyreadsandsails's review
3.0
MM - contemporary - white MCs and authors - no steam - pov first dual - bisexual MMC - divorced MMC - enemies to lovers - opposites attract (type A and disorganized) - short story prequel - single parents - sports (soccer or football) - wealthy MMCs - 3 stars.
This was a buddy read in the discord server. I really wavered between 3 and 4 stars on this but in the end I settled for 3. Here are my two main problems:
One of the conflict issues was between a MMC and his ex-wife, who often “took advantage of him” as a dad. At the last minute, he backs out of taking their daughter for a night. The other parent *should* be the first person to get called to take care of a child of divorce and I felt that it was immature for him to back out at the last minute when he clearly should have set boundaries before that.
And with Asher, I was often confused about his job. His assistant accidentally sends the wrong files to a photoshoot client and a goofing off photo gets posted online and the company is upset about it. Well, how did it get posted online? Why is Asher the one to blame? And his assistant was kind of cued up as a bad assistant and then nothing ever came of it. A lot of Asher’s character was built around being a bit disorganized as a business owner but that never changed.
What I loved: the banter and the kid, Rosie. Rosie was well written and fun, as was her relationship with both MMCs.