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tone611's review against another edition
4.0
Don't fall in love with your best friend!
Don't fall in love with your best friend. Although that may be a little easier said than done. I laughed out loud for most of this book. It has its serious parts, but keeps you entertained. Brooke is a clumsy - hotmess. Cain is the male best friend everyone deserves to have. Each of the characters have their own mind and keep it interesting. The storyline is fun and easy.
Don't fall in love with your best friend. Although that may be a little easier said than done. I laughed out loud for most of this book. It has its serious parts, but keeps you entertained. Brooke is a clumsy - hotmess. Cain is the male best friend everyone deserves to have. Each of the characters have their own mind and keep it interesting. The storyline is fun and easy.
yourgirltone's review against another edition
4.0
Don't fall in love with your best friend!
Don't fall in love with your best friend. Although that may be a little easier said than done. I laughed out loud for most of this book. It has its serious parts, but keeps you entertained. Brooke is a clumsy - hotmess. Cain is the male best friend everyone deserves to have. Each of the characters have their own mind and keep it interesting. The storyline is fun and easy.
Don't fall in love with your best friend. Although that may be a little easier said than done. I laughed out loud for most of this book. It has its serious parts, but keeps you entertained. Brooke is a clumsy - hotmess. Cain is the male best friend everyone deserves to have. Each of the characters have their own mind and keep it interesting. The storyline is fun and easy.
caseroo7's review against another edition
5.0
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I absolutely loved this book! From start to finish, Emma Hart had me captivated with these amazing characters. This book was fun and refreshing, sexy and hilarious. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Being Brooke and it is honestly my favorite book of Emma Hart's ever. Cain and Brooke are impossible not to fall for and I could not stop smiling as I read this one.
Brooke has been in love with her best friend for years, but has never done anything about it. Everyone around her knows how she feels about Cain, except Cain. But not only can she not say anything about her true feelings for Cain, but he has a girlfriend. As Brooke moves out on her own and begins to face being an adult, she finds herself relying on Cain more than ever. But can Brooke face the awkwardness of telling Cain how she really feels, or will she remain silent and risk remaining in the friend zone forever?
I adored these two so much! Their friendship was so much fun to read about, and I loved their connection. These two were so close and knew each other better than anyone. Their interactions were hilarious, often sarcastic and witty with their banter being the kind I always hope for in books like this. I seriously could not get enough of them, and their other best friend Carly. Not only did I love the connection they shared, but I enjoyed seeing them evolve into more, with their chemistry things got super sexy between them. I love friends to lovers stories, and this one was fantastic.
Honestly I just loved everything about this story and it was everything you could ask for in a great rom-com. Brooke was hilarious, and she had me rolling the whole way through this book. I loved how sarcastic and quick witted she was, but I also loved seeing her grow a bit too. She wasn't afraid to be herself, and I was so glad that she never changed herself or tried to be anything different. Even as she showed growth and progress, she stayed true to herself and that was what had me loving her character right along with everyone she was close to. I really had the best time reading this one, and it is definitely a book that I would highly recommend. If you are looking for a sweet and sexy romance that will entertain and amuse you from the first word to the last, you have to read Being Brooke.
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I absolutely loved this book! From start to finish, Emma Hart had me captivated with these amazing characters. This book was fun and refreshing, sexy and hilarious. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Being Brooke and it is honestly my favorite book of Emma Hart's ever. Cain and Brooke are impossible not to fall for and I could not stop smiling as I read this one.
Brooke has been in love with her best friend for years, but has never done anything about it. Everyone around her knows how she feels about Cain, except Cain. But not only can she not say anything about her true feelings for Cain, but he has a girlfriend. As Brooke moves out on her own and begins to face being an adult, she finds herself relying on Cain more than ever. But can Brooke face the awkwardness of telling Cain how she really feels, or will she remain silent and risk remaining in the friend zone forever?
I adored these two so much! Their friendship was so much fun to read about, and I loved their connection. These two were so close and knew each other better than anyone. Their interactions were hilarious, often sarcastic and witty with their banter being the kind I always hope for in books like this. I seriously could not get enough of them, and their other best friend Carly. Not only did I love the connection they shared, but I enjoyed seeing them evolve into more, with their chemistry things got super sexy between them. I love friends to lovers stories, and this one was fantastic.
Honestly I just loved everything about this story and it was everything you could ask for in a great rom-com. Brooke was hilarious, and she had me rolling the whole way through this book. I loved how sarcastic and quick witted she was, but I also loved seeing her grow a bit too. She wasn't afraid to be herself, and I was so glad that she never changed herself or tried to be anything different. Even as she showed growth and progress, she stayed true to herself and that was what had me loving her character right along with everyone she was close to. I really had the best time reading this one, and it is definitely a book that I would highly recommend. If you are looking for a sweet and sexy romance that will entertain and amuse you from the first word to the last, you have to read Being Brooke.
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mlcreads's review against another edition
3.0
Friends to lovers with a side serve of humour. Brooke is quirky, and I think in real life she would be an acquired taste, but her friends are loyal and they love her. Cain is your typical guy and is oblivious to how his best friend feels about him, even though everyone else seems to know. These two are made for each other even if it takes a while for them to accept it.
redpineapple's review against another edition
4.0
Chick lit at its finest. I loved Brooke, Carly and Cain. The secondary characters were amazing too. The ending felt a little rushed to me. Don't confuse this with a romance novel because it's pure unabashed chick lit.
wvgirl_304's review against another edition
3.0
Brooke got on my last nerve!!! I wanted to DNF this so many times.
I'm looking forward to the secondary characters book, Carly and Zeke....fingers crossed its better than this
I'm looking forward to the secondary characters book, Carly and Zeke....fingers crossed its better than this
nighteyes82's review against another edition
2.0
at first that was funny
like Gilmore funny
she can't stop talking
then it was annoying
considering there is like 4 characters in this book and nothing really happen
that's exhausting reading about whatever she has to freak about this minute
and sorry but... is she a virgin?
her reaction to Cain morning wood is stupid and ridicule
like Gilmore funny
she can't stop talking
then it was annoying
considering there is like 4 characters in this book and nothing really happen
that's exhausting reading about whatever she has to freak about this minute
and sorry but... is she a virgin?
her reaction to Cain morning wood is stupid and ridicule
anasatticbookblog's review against another edition
5.0
Being Brooke by Emma Hart
Romantic Comedy Standalone (another standalone is coming)
5+++++ Stars *Top Favorite*
OMG, how have I never read Emma Hart before? If Being Brooke is any indication of what all of her other books are like, I can kick myself for not reading her sooner. It's no secret that I love romantic comedies more than any other romance genre, but what is super important to me is loving the heroine in a book. I FUCKING LOVE BROOKE! She is a total hot mess. She is also my soulmate even though she is way younger than me. She kind of is me, but younger, funnier, prettier and a bit more of a mess than me. But you know what I mean, right? Thank God I have my husband for so long, because he loves 'rescuing' me, and I love letting him. :)
Let me start by saying that each chapter begins with a funny life tip. I love these!
LIFE TIP #5: A good haircut can change your life. So can online porn and masturbation.
LIFE TIP #18: Be honest. Always. Sometimes the reactions are surprising. Unless you killed your sister’s cat. Don’t be honest about that.
Now let me tell you, Brooke is not the person to be taking life tips from!
“My quirks? Like my inability to cook or unpack my things or work a vacuum without electrocuting myself?” I’m not saying I’ve done that, but I don’t think my left pointer finger has ever recovered from a certain incident a whole four days ago.
“Like the fact I’m always late, sometimes miss the back of my hair when I use my flat iron, or occasionally mix up my almost identical black flats?”
Brooke, Carly and Cain are best friends. Have been since they are kids. Except there is one problem. Brooke has been hopelessly in love with Cain for years. Everyone knows it but him. Even his plastic Barbie girlfriend knew enough to get mad whenever he would hang out with his best friend. But Brooke needs rescuing pretty often, especially now that she has moved into her own place for the first time. She seriously needs Cain on speed dial. From scary noises to putting together furniture, Cain jumps right in and helps. He's sexy and capable, and he loves Brooke just the way she is, hot mess and all. In fact, that friendship love he feels seems to be evolving.
Two hundred books on my Kindle and of the ones I’ve read, none of them show you what to do when you wake up with your best friend’s hard cock pressing against your back. It’s bigger than I thought it’d be.
Brooke knew she was a screw-up, and the last thing she ever wanted to do was mess up her friendship with Cain. But when his girlfriend is out of the way, she is free to let things get a little more...heated.
And I feel… warmer… than I should. Down there. In my vagina. I clench my thighs together as an ache throbs through my clit. Oh my god, my genitals are slutty.
But I should tell you now (I didn't realize till after it ended) that there is no sex in this book even though it was sexy. And though I don't think the story needed it at all, it would have been fun to read an awkward sex scene with them, because they are so awkward already.
“So you’re just gonna keep having awkward little moments until what, you either kill your friendship or fuck it out?”
I loved all of the characters in Being Brooke, but Brooke's grandfather was probably my favorite, after Brooke that is. Here is why I love Brooke (this is me):
Freaking hell. How long have I been sitting on the damn floor? Too long is clearly the answer here. I don’t want a dead leg. Why does it hurt? It shouldn’t hurt. Oh my gosh. I need a new leg. Quick, someone dial nine-one-one. It’s never going to— Oh. It’s gone.
Likes:
- •I read the whole book with a stupid smile on my face. I actually had to force myself to put it down so it would last longer.
- •Brooke makes me not feel like such a loser! lol
- •I loved all the characters.
- •I laughed out loud a LOT.
- •I highlighted a ridiculous amount of quotes I am dying to share because they are so funny.
- •Snarky banter (my favorite!)
- •Her grandfather. OMG, he needs his own book!
- •How Cain knew her with all of her flaws, even bought her tampons, and they are comfortable (but awkward) together already.
The Only Thing that Would Make It Better:
- •Though I don't feel like Being Brooke needed sex to make it better, I still would have loved to read about an awkward sex scene.
The Down & Dirty:
Being Brooke was one of my favorite books of the year, and is also going on an all-time favorite list. It was fun, quirky, silly and sexy. It's a happy, easy book, and Brooke's hot mess of a personality made me realize I am not as bad as I thought! There was so much awkward in the story, but it is the sweet and sexy romantic awkward, like when you bump noses as you kiss. I had so much fun reading Being Brooke, and was so happy reading it that my husband and son must have asked me 50 times why I was smiling like an idiot so much. For that alone, I can't help but give it my highest rating. I am so, so happy to read that Carly is getting her own book next!
Rating: 5+++ stars (there was sexy talk and some other things, but no actual sex scenes, so no flames)
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catiinha's review against another edition
5.0
Actual Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
*ARC provided by InkSlingerPR in exchange for an honest review*
When I read the blurb for this book I got really excited because it looked so funny that I had to read it. Guess what? It was everything I was expecting and I freaking loved this book. Also, this has the best friends turned lovers trope and we all know I’m a sucker for that trope
*ARC provided by InkSlingerPR in exchange for an honest review*
When I read the blurb for this book I got really excited because it looked so funny that I had to read it. Guess what? It was everything I was expecting and I freaking loved this book. Also, this has the best friends turned lovers trope and we all know I’m a sucker for that trope
jessicarenz's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly I wasn’t a fan. It was supposed to be a quick read but it felt more like a chore. I didn’t want to leave a book half read so I felt I must push on. The main character, Brooke, was “awkward” and that word was used way too much in the book to describe her which was annoying. She’s apparently “needs to lose a few pounds” when she’s only a size 8 or 10 when the average size for women in the US and UK is a 16. And she’s supposed to be clumsy and terrible at cooking, burning everything she tries to make, but suddenly has amazing baking abilities out of nowhere 2/3 way through the book. I mean a girl who can’t even boil noodles without burning them opens a successful baking business. That doesn’t make sense. I know some people are better at baking than cooking or vice versa but some skills translate to both. If you can’t boil noodles how are you going to melt chocolate over a double boiler (chocolate burns so easily). The book was all over the place but still managed to fall into those overused cliches like the “ugly” girl gets the hot guy from the pretty, model-like girl. I skimmed most of the end just to finish it so I could move onto something else. I mean if you like it, that’s great. It just wasn’t the book for me. I’d be willing to read more from the author, she’s got other books out that seem good, this one just wasn’t the best.