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gabbylovesbooks28's review against another edition
5.0
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is the cutest, dreamiest friends to lovers, fake engagement romance. I loved this book!! It had everything I need in a Lauren Blakely book - flirty banter, amazing characters, heat and a lot of heart. Plus, a sexy brit that will absolutely make you swoon.
I love, love, looooove the relationship between Summer and Oliver. Friends since they were young, there is a natural closeness to them. It's obvious how much they like being with each other. The tension that builds as they attempt to remain only friends while pretending to be engaged is everything. My heart hurts and melts simultaneously for Oliver and his reasons why he couldn't pursue anything with Summer.
Lauren Blakey has never let me down. She continues her amazing streak of charming, entertaining, heart happy stories with Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend. I wholeheartedly recommend picking up Summer and Oliver's story.
I love, love, looooove the relationship between Summer and Oliver. Friends since they were young, there is a natural closeness to them. It's obvious how much they like being with each other. The tension that builds as they attempt to remain only friends while pretending to be engaged is everything. My heart hurts and melts simultaneously for Oliver and his reasons why he couldn't pursue anything with Summer.
Lauren Blakey has never let me down. She continues her amazing streak of charming, entertaining, heart happy stories with Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend. I wholeheartedly recommend picking up Summer and Oliver's story.
inkiereads's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love a good fake relationship romance! They never fail to make me happy. Oliver and Summer are amazing together, and their road to realizing it’s love was so much fun!
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Grief
beckymmoe's review against another edition
4.0
Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 6/29/2020.
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is a fun and sexy friends-to-lovers / fake relationship story--*and* the first in a new series, The Guys Who Got Away. I mean, what else could you want here? It's funny, sweet, and steamy as heck--a win-win-win kind of situation :)
Both Summer and Oliver were fantastic characters. They've known each other since they were teenagers--yes, she's literally the girl next door--and even though he's best friends with her twin brother, there's none of that "I can't possibly, she's your sister" kind of vibe here. (Thank goodness. I mean, really.) There is a whole lot of "we can't ruin our friendship" sentiment, though--a bit predicable, but since we do need relationship obstacles, it ends up working well here. Because of course they become a hastag, and of course they need to go the fake engagement route. Which naturally means kissing for the cameras...which then leads to...other things. For science, of course. Certain theories about the less-than prowess of gorgeous guys must be disproven! ;)
The secondary characters added a lot to the story--often in the form of comic relief, but they also played a significant role in helping Summer and Oliver eventually achieve their HEA. Plus, two of them--Summer's brother Logan and Fitz, their hockey player friend--will be heroes of future books. Counting the days...write fast, please, Ms Blakely! :)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is a fun and sexy friends-to-lovers / fake relationship story--*and* the first in a new series, The Guys Who Got Away. I mean, what else could you want here? It's funny, sweet, and steamy as heck--a win-win-win kind of situation :)
Both Summer and Oliver were fantastic characters. They've known each other since they were teenagers--yes, she's literally the girl next door--and even though he's best friends with her twin brother, there's none of that "I can't possibly, she's your sister" kind of vibe here. (Thank goodness. I mean, really.) There is a whole lot of "we can't ruin our friendship" sentiment, though--a bit predicable, but since we do need relationship obstacles, it ends up working well here. Because of course they become a hastag, and of course they need to go the fake engagement route. Which naturally means kissing for the cameras...which then leads to...other things. For science, of course. Certain theories about the less-than prowess of gorgeous guys must be disproven! ;)
The secondary characters added a lot to the story--often in the form of comic relief, but they also played a significant role in helping Summer and Oliver eventually achieve their HEA. Plus, two of them--Summer's brother Logan and Fitz, their hockey player friend--will be heroes of future books. Counting the days...write fast, please, Ms Blakely! :)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
bookcaseandcoffee's review against another edition
5.0
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend was the spicy hot read I needed in my life right now! Lauren Blakely writes some of the best in romantic series and her latest offering does not disappoint. It pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you there until the very last word. She has a magic in the way she writes her stories.
There was the perfect balance of funny and spice. You just can’t help but fall in love with her characters. Her characters draw you in and have you rooting for them. The chemistry between Oliver and Summer leaps off the pages. Friends to lovers is not my go to trope but Blakely does it so well. You will find yourself smiling along.
I am always all in for a story with great banter. I often judge how much I enjoy a story based on the banter. (let’s just say it was phenomenal in this story). Summer and Oliver are some of the best characters.
Summer, feisty, sassy, independent woman, you kind of want to be her.
Oliver was totally swoon worthy. He really has all the words and the sexy to back them up.
This was a 5/ 5 read for me. It was a fun quick and flirty read. It might be my new favorite from Lauren.
There was the perfect balance of funny and spice. You just can’t help but fall in love with her characters. Her characters draw you in and have you rooting for them. The chemistry between Oliver and Summer leaps off the pages. Friends to lovers is not my go to trope but Blakely does it so well. You will find yourself smiling along.
I am always all in for a story with great banter. I often judge how much I enjoy a story based on the banter. (let’s just say it was phenomenal in this story). Summer and Oliver are some of the best characters.
Summer, feisty, sassy, independent woman, you kind of want to be her.
Oliver was totally swoon worthy. He really has all the words and the sexy to back them up.
This was a 5/ 5 read for me. It was a fun quick and flirty read. It might be my new favorite from Lauren.
elle_q17's review against another edition
4.0
I was expecting a second chance romance based on the synopsis, but it was more of a friends to lovers situation. Even with my expectations changing, it was good overall. The ending felt kind of rushed, but I liked Summer and Oliver together, they were cute. I really don’t have much to say. It was good, but didn’t give me that rush and excitement.
lauraanne9's review against another edition
5.0
***ARC Provided by the Author***
This is one of those books that just feels good to read. Yes there is a story and you are engaged in it, but it's not angsty or stressful...it is just plain fun and enjoyable.
Don't misunderstand, I am not saying that this title lacked anything, not at all (see 5 star rating) but sometimes, it's nice to just thoroughly be able to get lost in the romance and friendship of a story without a lot of tension. Those books are great too, but this one just feels like a warm hug.
I loved that there was a twist to the friend's to lovers trope, and it was not only the fear of losing the friendship that kept Oliver from acting on his feelings, but Oliver had reasons. And, as they have been friends for years, Summer understands those reasons. As the story goes on and both are confronted with their past choices, they both start to realize that while, at the beginning, Summer was convinced that she was the only one burying romantic feelings for her best friend, Oliver comes to realize, through a few absolutely touching moments, that maybe he has loved her all along.
I loved this book the entire time I was reading, but there is a part, at the very end, that absolutely tossed this one to the next level for me. It's a callback to an event earlier in the book, the thing that really got all of the romance moving forward, and it's wonderful.
And, let's be honest, this book is written with all the feels, the banter and the connection between the characters that you expect from a Lauren Blakely title and she even makes the name Ollie sound hot. What's not to love?
Really, that happens. The name Ollie is actually hot.
I enjoyed and recommend this title.
This is one of those books that just feels good to read. Yes there is a story and you are engaged in it, but it's not angsty or stressful...it is just plain fun and enjoyable.
Don't misunderstand, I am not saying that this title lacked anything, not at all (see 5 star rating) but sometimes, it's nice to just thoroughly be able to get lost in the romance and friendship of a story without a lot of tension. Those books are great too, but this one just feels like a warm hug.
I loved that there was a twist to the friend's to lovers trope, and it was not only the fear of losing the friendship that kept Oliver from acting on his feelings, but Oliver had reasons. And, as they have been friends for years, Summer understands those reasons. As the story goes on and both are confronted with their past choices, they both start to realize that while, at the beginning, Summer was convinced that she was the only one burying romantic feelings for her best friend, Oliver comes to realize, through a few absolutely touching moments, that maybe he has loved her all along.
I loved this book the entire time I was reading, but there is a part, at the very end, that absolutely tossed this one to the next level for me. It's a callback to an event earlier in the book, the thing that really got all of the romance moving forward, and it's wonderful.
And, let's be honest, this book is written with all the feels, the banter and the connection between the characters that you expect from a Lauren Blakely title and she even makes the name Ollie sound hot. What's not to love?
Really, that happens. The name Ollie is actually hot.
I enjoyed and recommend this title.
rosh's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
v_nerdbooks's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favourite tropes, friends to lovers.
The rom-com queen is back again with another knock out!
I can't get enough of Lauren's books, she makes a dull day much brighter.
I listened to this whole book with a smile on my face, and I can't wait to see what she has got coming next.
Shane East, Andi Arndt, Joe Arden, Kit Swann AKA "The Dream Team" made this so much fun to listen to.
The rom-com queen is back again with another knock out!
I can't get enough of Lauren's books, she makes a dull day much brighter.
I listened to this whole book with a smile on my face, and I can't wait to see what she has got coming next.
Shane East, Andi Arndt, Joe Arden, Kit Swann AKA "The Dream Team" made this so much fun to listen to.
scbookaddict's review against another edition
4.0
What was supposed to be a fun, tongue-in-cheek letter to Summer's best guy friend, Oliver, becomes the catalyst in the story.
Summer and Oliver have always had a special bond. When one needs the other to pretend to be the other's love interest, the other never hesitates. However is usually for a few minutes or one occasion.
Now, Summer's letter has put Oliver's career in possible jeopardy. This time, they will have to put one heck of a show.
Lines quickly become blurred even when they fight hard not to cross them.
This was a cute, charming, yet heartfelt read. The love these two have for each other is apparent and neither one wants to lose the other. They were fun to read. The story was fluid. There wasn't a hundred different obstacles put in their path. These are adults that don't have to answer to anyone but themselves.
This is book one in Lauren Blakely's The Guys Who Got Away series.
Summer and Oliver have always had a special bond. When one needs the other to pretend to be the other's love interest, the other never hesitates. However is usually for a few minutes or one occasion.
Now, Summer's letter has put Oliver's career in possible jeopardy. This time, they will have to put one heck of a show.
Lines quickly become blurred even when they fight hard not to cross them.
This was a cute, charming, yet heartfelt read. The love these two have for each other is apparent and neither one wants to lose the other. They were fun to read. The story was fluid. There wasn't a hundred different obstacles put in their path. These are adults that don't have to answer to anyone but themselves.
This is book one in Lauren Blakely's The Guys Who Got Away series.
kimalah's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0