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4.2 AVERAGE
🎖️ Low 3 Stars
DESCRIPTION
Have you ever heard of a man-in-waiting?
Yeah, neither has my best friend's soon-to-be monster-in-law. Ooo, sorry, I meant mother-in-law. Nor has she heard of the term, what the bride wants, the bride gets.
With wedding planning underway and a short timeline, my best friend, Lia, has recruited me to help her battle the snarly beast that is Mrs. Beaver. Not scared at all, I accept the challenge as her man-in-waiting aka, man of honour and take matters into my own hands.
The only problem is, with every second we draw closer to the wedding, I'm starting to see my best girl in a different light.
She's always been beautiful to me, but now . . . I find myself staring a touch too long. My hand lingering for one more minute. And when she's upset? Allowing her to sleep in my bed.
And before I know what's happening, it hits me like a ton of bricks. I'm in love with my best friend. Not just in love, but infatuated.
No one compares to her and nothing seems to distract me from that realization.
Not the girl I try to date while I help plan Lia's wedding.
Not her angry fiancé who thinks I'm growing too close.
And not the looming deadline of her nuptials.
Which means, there's only one thing left for me to do. Prove to Lia I'm the one she should be with instead. But with the pressure of her engagement, the stress from her soon-to-be mother-in-law, and the breath-stealing nerves running through me, I'm finding it a lot harder to claim the girl than I would like to admit.
Say a little prayer for me . . .
Have you ever heard of a man-in-waiting?
Yeah, neither has my best friend's soon-to-be monster-in-law. Ooo, sorry, I meant mother-in-law. Nor has she heard of the term, what the bride wants, the bride gets.
With wedding planning underway and a short timeline, my best friend, Lia, has recruited me to help her battle the snarly beast that is Mrs. Beaver. Not scared at all, I accept the challenge as her man-in-waiting aka, man of honour and take matters into my own hands.
The only problem is, with every second we draw closer to the wedding, I'm starting to see my best girl in a different light.
She's always been beautiful to me, but now . . . I find myself staring a touch too long. My hand lingering for one more minute. And when she's upset? Allowing her to sleep in my bed.
And before I know what's happening, it hits me like a ton of bricks. I'm in love with my best friend. Not just in love, but infatuated.
No one compares to her and nothing seems to distract me from that realization.
Not the girl I try to date while I help plan Lia's wedding.
Not her angry fiancé who thinks I'm growing too close.
And not the looming deadline of her nuptials.
Which means, there's only one thing left for me to do. Prove to Lia I'm the one she should be with instead. But with the pressure of her engagement, the stress from her soon-to-be mother-in-law, and the breath-stealing nerves running through me, I'm finding it a lot harder to claim the girl than I would like to admit.
Say a little prayer for me . . .
FORMAT
Digital - Kindle
REVIEW
★★★☆☆
This book was slow to start, but by the mid-way point, I started to enjoy the story (I’m starting to get the feeling that this is a typical feeling with this authors books).
I loved Breaker and Lia’s friendship, and hated Brian and his mother with a passion.
I didn’t enjoy the miscommunication at the end, and thought that the epilogue was rushed.
Nevertheless, I still liked this book.
SPICE
Moderate 🌶️🌶️
TROPES
📖 Friends to Lovers
📖 Billionaire Romance
📖 Miscommunication
READING LOG
▫️2025
Digital - Kindle
REVIEW
★★★☆☆
This book was slow to start, but by the mid-way point, I started to enjoy the story (I’m starting to get the feeling that this is a typical feeling with this authors books).
I loved Breaker and Lia’s friendship, and hated Brian and his mother with a passion.
I didn’t enjoy the miscommunication at the end, and thought that the epilogue was rushed.
Nevertheless, I still liked this book.
SPICE
Moderate 🌶️🌶️
TROPES
📖 Friends to Lovers
📖 Billionaire Romance
📖 Miscommunication
READING LOG
▫️2025
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting
Minor: Pregnancy
This is a contemporary romance and the third book within the Cane Brothers series.
Not really a big fan of best friends to lovers trope, but I make exception for Breaker and Lia.
This book is just so funny and light and also highlights the relationship of Cane brothers (and their wives)!
Now im cannot wait for Penn‘s book!
This book is just so funny and light and also highlights the relationship of Cane brothers (and their wives)!
Now im cannot wait for Penn‘s book!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very wholesome in the beginning but once they got together, it was a little too spicy for me that it was borderline annoying. Also I didn’t really like the implication of a love triangle between Lia, Breaker and Brian. I know nothing happened between Lia and Breaker when she was still with Brian but emotionally she cheated and it made me uncomfortable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
That’s my Pickle 🥹
Friends to lovers maybe my second fav trope, mainly because the guy is typically not an asshole.
They are best friends,
She gets engaged.
He is helping her deal with the terrible MIL, even tho he hates the groom.
Oh no. He realizes he has been in love with her this whole time and she’s getting married In just a few weeks.
The groom sucks, so he kind of takes himself out of the running.
She ends the engagement, now he needs to convince her they can be more than friends
Summary
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5
Spicy rating:
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5
Spicy rating:
Audiobook/Ebook Review: A Long Time Coming (Cane Brothers, #3) by Meghan Quinn, Narrated by: Erin Mallon and JF Harding
A familiar story with a modern twist that aims straight for the heart. From laugh out loud to break your heart, Breaker and Lia set a high bar for romantic comedy. Quinn plays emotions from ever angle. A Long Time Coming turns clueless into unforgettable. Whether flipping through the pages with gusto or listening on the go, Quinn and company gives frustrating an irresistible makeover.