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reads2love's review against another edition
4.0
A fun wedding-centered romance
There was a lot to like about this story. It was a humorous tale of Jase and Emily and their torrid history. They are always being thrown together in wedding processions because they're similar heights, but they can't stand one another. They spend most of their time throwing insults at each other for the time they're forced to be together. They have a history that stems back to high school that is hinted at, but it takes forever for you to get an idea what the real problem was. I was a little torn while reading this for a few reasons. I was quite involved in the story because I liked the history and seeing how the relationship progressed, but at times there were things that made me confused about what was happening and where we were in time. It jumps forward a lot to fast forward you though their tale, but I wanted it to slow down a little. It is a delicate balance when writing this type of story to make sure all the good stuff is in there. The important things definitely were included, but perhaps I was so invested in the story that I just could not get enough. Jase was hot and it was fun to see the man being the one pushing the relationship while the woman is the hesitant one. The bedroom scenes sure were hot, and my pulse was pounding with every kiss. There is mild conflict and drama, but overall the story is pretty light-hearted and fun to read. I'd recommend this as a great summer beach read. I received a copy of this story for an honest review.
There was a lot to like about this story. It was a humorous tale of Jase and Emily and their torrid history. They are always being thrown together in wedding processions because they're similar heights, but they can't stand one another. They spend most of their time throwing insults at each other for the time they're forced to be together. They have a history that stems back to high school that is hinted at, but it takes forever for you to get an idea what the real problem was. I was a little torn while reading this for a few reasons. I was quite involved in the story because I liked the history and seeing how the relationship progressed, but at times there were things that made me confused about what was happening and where we were in time. It jumps forward a lot to fast forward you though their tale, but I wanted it to slow down a little. It is a delicate balance when writing this type of story to make sure all the good stuff is in there. The important things definitely were included, but perhaps I was so invested in the story that I just could not get enough. Jase was hot and it was fun to see the man being the one pushing the relationship while the woman is the hesitant one. The bedroom scenes sure were hot, and my pulse was pounding with every kiss. There is mild conflict and drama, but overall the story is pretty light-hearted and fun to read. I'd recommend this as a great summer beach read. I received a copy of this story for an honest review.
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
I hereby crown Mira Lyn Kelly the queen of sexual tension. Everytime I read a new book of hers I am brought back to the same initial thought of holy hotness batman! I feel like I could break into a sweat just by reading, and that's before it really gets good!
This story is an enemies to friends to lovers romance and you know how I love those.
Jase and Emily have a long and painful history between them. They run with the same group of friends so they keep running into each other at weddings and are forced to mingle even though they can't stand each other. At least they wish they couldn't stand each other. It's obvious that they are both attracted to one another but because of something they went through when they were younger, they both hold grudges. This is where that sexual tension kicks in and I felt like I was going to explode if they didn't just finally give in.
Let me just tell you, when that tension finally broke the wait was totally worth it.
"I think I might have let him ruin me for all men."
I think that it wasn't just you Emily. Jase broke me just a little bit too.
This story was so much more than just sexual tension though. There was a lot of emotion between Jase and Emily that I wasn't expecting. There were some pretty great highs and some pretty sad lows on their journey to try to find their HEA but it all felt very organic and real, no drama just for the sake of drama. The way that Jase fought for Emily's trust and honored her feelings over and over again truly made him a BBF worth swooning over.
The secondary characters really helped move the story along and get me invested in this large group of friends and I honestly cannot wait to read each of their stories.
I think this is a story I can recommend to pretty much anyone without reservation and I highly recommend that you need to go one-click right now.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This story is an enemies to friends to lovers romance and you know how I love those.
Jase and Emily have a long and painful history between them. They run with the same group of friends so they keep running into each other at weddings and are forced to mingle even though they can't stand each other. At least they wish they couldn't stand each other. It's obvious that they are both attracted to one another but because of something they went through when they were younger, they both hold grudges. This is where that sexual tension kicks in and I felt like I was going to explode if they didn't just finally give in.
Let me just tell you, when that tension finally broke the wait was totally worth it.
"I think I might have let him ruin me for all men."
I think that it wasn't just you Emily. Jase broke me just a little bit too.
This story was so much more than just sexual tension though. There was a lot of emotion between Jase and Emily that I wasn't expecting. There were some pretty great highs and some pretty sad lows on their journey to try to find their HEA but it all felt very organic and real, no drama just for the sake of drama. The way that Jase fought for Emily's trust and honored her feelings over and over again truly made him a BBF worth swooning over.
The secondary characters really helped move the story along and get me invested in this large group of friends and I honestly cannot wait to read each of their stories.
I think this is a story I can recommend to pretty much anyone without reservation and I highly recommend that you need to go one-click right now.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
maggiemaggio's review against another edition
3.0
I honestly could give this book 1 star or 4 stars, but I'm being generous and went with 3. The overall story wasn't bad, very surface-level, but cute and entertaining. The whole thing just dragged though. It could have been half the length and still fit everything in. Additionally, almost every scene (maybe 93%) was a scene between the male and female lead. It's like it couldn't even fail the Bechdel Test because there wasn't the opportunity for the female character (or the male one) to talk to anyone else.
slelswick's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fan-freaking-tastic read! I've never read anything of Mira Lyn Kelly and boy howdy, am I sure glad I stumbled across her. Great characterization and believable plot as Jase Foster and Emily Klein work their way through significant trust issues to build a solid relationship. The story sags about one-third of the way in but then quickly picks back up again. The story sags again later in the novel because this story doesn't follow the usual trajectory of a romance novel (but it doesn't veer too far off path either). However, the pay-off for pushing through the saggy bits is so, so worth it. You will be encouraging Jase and Emily to "work it out" (you'll understand what I mean once you read this novel). Get your hands on this novel now!
excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
unusablebooklore's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really liked this book.
I listened to it and the dual narration was perfect. I'm a big fan of multiple narrators. However, I'm not sure I would have loved to read changes in POV mid chapter I feel like it would have been very jumpy. The narrators allowed for a more seamless experience.
I was emotionally invested in both of the MC's, desperate for them to get their heads on straight.
My only real cringe is that they are in their mid 20's, ultra successful, been to a dozen weddings, and seem to have their lives together. I wish the characters had been written older. However, I understand why they were not.
Overall I'm pretty happy I went with this book, and I'm excited to read the rest of the series.
I listened to it and the dual narration was perfect. I'm a big fan of multiple narrators. However, I'm not sure I would have loved to read changes in POV mid chapter I feel like it would have been very jumpy. The narrators allowed for a more seamless experience.
I was emotionally invested in both of the MC's, desperate for them to get their heads on straight.
My only real cringe is that they are in their mid 20's, ultra successful, been to a dozen weddings, and seem to have their lives together. I wish the characters had been written older. However, I understand why they were not.
Overall I'm pretty happy I went with this book, and I'm excited to read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Car accident, Infidelity, and Domestic abuse
syndi3's review against another edition
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
May the Best Man Win is a very interesting read. Miss Kelly did not make her story only focusing on enemy turns to lover. It has so much more.
For me what is interesting is the argument between Emily and Jase about love. Watching their friends suffer from lack of trust in relationship, makes them doubting love. Emily is more persistent in arguing.
The banter is very good. The push and pull is not because of immature decision. And the chemistry is hot.
Very enjoyable read.
For me what is interesting is the argument between Emily and Jase about love. Watching their friends suffer from lack of trust in relationship, makes them doubting love. Emily is more persistent in arguing.
The banter is very good. The push and pull is not because of immature decision. And the chemistry is hot.
Very enjoyable read.
bookedandbusybookblog's review against another edition
3.0
Jase Foster. Essential at weddings. Always the best man.
Emily Klein. Bridesmaid extraordinaire. Keeps the wedding moving smoothly.
Emily and Jase have a love hate relationship. Once upon a time, a long, long time ago he loved her, she loved him but neither of them knew. Jase pushed Emily to be in a relationship with his best friend, Eddie, while he watched from the sidelines. It’s something he never quite got over. Nor did she, as she desperately needed Jase to help her with a tragic situation. Not being honest with each other cost them their friendship and has turned them into people who cannot stand to be around each other.
All of their friends can see there is something more to their relationship. Emily is truly affected by Jase and vice versa but they just don’t see it until one dance at a reception. Then the battle of who can test who more starts. Little touches here and there, catching each other staring. But when Jase asks the question, “Out of curiosity, when did you actually start to hate me?” something starts to change.
When Jase sees Emily sprinting across the church parking lot in 13 degree weather, he saves her from falling and takes her to his car to warm up. Jase finally succumbs to his need for Emily and kisses her “just to put an end to the curiosity”, which turns into so much more. After their one night together, they both go their separate ways determined not to think about each other, until the next wedding comes along.
Emily and Jase keep insisting that one more time together and then that’s the end of it. However, when Emily brings a date along to the rehearsal dinner, Jase realizes that there is some sort of connection between the two of them. When Jase finally apologizes to her for all that happened so many years ago, things change for the both of them. Jase wants to take her out on a date but Emily just cannot trust him as of yet. Jase decides to make an effort to show Emily that they can start out as friends and see where it takes them. The relationship starts to progress into what they both want until they disagree with a cheating issue that happens between their friends, and it all falls apart.
“Because, Jase, when I look at you now,” she said, the tears in her eyes knocking him back a step, “all I see is the lie I fell in love with. And the truth just hurts too much.” ~Emily
May the Best Man Win is a quick, fun read with lots of sassiness along with a huge side of seriousness to it. The sex was AMAZING. OFF THE CHARTS HOT. The characters of Emily and Jase worked well together and I liked the banter back and forth, especially when they did not like each other. However, I did get a bit confused as to who all the other characters were at times. There seemed to be too many people in the story that just didn’t need to be there.
Emily Klein. Bridesmaid extraordinaire. Keeps the wedding moving smoothly.
Emily and Jase have a love hate relationship. Once upon a time, a long, long time ago he loved her, she loved him but neither of them knew. Jase pushed Emily to be in a relationship with his best friend, Eddie, while he watched from the sidelines. It’s something he never quite got over. Nor did she, as she desperately needed Jase to help her with a tragic situation. Not being honest with each other cost them their friendship and has turned them into people who cannot stand to be around each other.
All of their friends can see there is something more to their relationship. Emily is truly affected by Jase and vice versa but they just don’t see it until one dance at a reception. Then the battle of who can test who more starts. Little touches here and there, catching each other staring. But when Jase asks the question, “Out of curiosity, when did you actually start to hate me?” something starts to change.
When Jase sees Emily sprinting across the church parking lot in 13 degree weather, he saves her from falling and takes her to his car to warm up. Jase finally succumbs to his need for Emily and kisses her “just to put an end to the curiosity”, which turns into so much more. After their one night together, they both go their separate ways determined not to think about each other, until the next wedding comes along.
Emily and Jase keep insisting that one more time together and then that’s the end of it. However, when Emily brings a date along to the rehearsal dinner, Jase realizes that there is some sort of connection between the two of them. When Jase finally apologizes to her for all that happened so many years ago, things change for the both of them. Jase wants to take her out on a date but Emily just cannot trust him as of yet. Jase decides to make an effort to show Emily that they can start out as friends and see where it takes them. The relationship starts to progress into what they both want until they disagree with a cheating issue that happens between their friends, and it all falls apart.
“Because, Jase, when I look at you now,” she said, the tears in her eyes knocking him back a step, “all I see is the lie I fell in love with. And the truth just hurts too much.” ~Emily
May the Best Man Win is a quick, fun read with lots of sassiness along with a huge side of seriousness to it. The sex was AMAZING. OFF THE CHARTS HOT. The characters of Emily and Jase worked well together and I liked the banter back and forth, especially when they did not like each other. However, I did get a bit confused as to who all the other characters were at times. There seemed to be too many people in the story that just didn’t need to be there.