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The Best Men by Lauren Blakely, Sarina Bowen

vcreative's review against another edition

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4.0

The love was good, the trope was cliche but nice anyway. The book was just very nice and fun, I will kinda remember this book always. 

The characters were rich in their presence and everything they did throughout the book and it was a very pleasant, dirty, steamy but still feel good book. 

exquisite_tragedy's review against another edition

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3.0

This was…fine. Just fine. I didn’t really have any major problems with it, but I already know I will immediately forget everything about this book by tomorrow morning. If you’re looking for a sweet angst-less MM romance, this will probably be a good book for you. I thought the hate to love set up was flimsy at best, but the overall romance was sweet albeit a little simple and anticlimactic. The best part about this book was the fact that Jacob Morgan & Teddy Hamilton narrate the audio. So if you’re like me, that’s motivation enough to give this book a go

rallyrowlett's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

jennp28's review against another edition

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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

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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.

torinori's review against another edition

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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

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5.0

Loved this book. I really enjoy most all of Lauren Blakely's books and collaborations.

bettylovesbooksgalore's review against another edition

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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.

jamieb_19's review against another edition

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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

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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