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holly_hawk_reads_a_lot's review
5.0
Nicole Snow has done it again! The Best Friend Zone had me laughing in some parts, mad in some parts, and happy in a bunch of other parts! I love how Nicole Snow adds crazy animals to her stories. This one has a big dog named Owl and 20 goats. I especially loved Hellboy.
This story is told from Quin Faulkner and Tory Redson-Riddle-Coffey's story. They would meet up in Dallas when they were kids each summer. Now years later Quinn is working on his deceased grandfather's property, and Tory is taking a break from ballet while she heals from an injury, and is staying with her grandmother. I loved her grandmother so much. The conversations she has with other characters had me laughing out loud!
Quinn is glad Tory is back, but he is going through his own battle from his past, that is finally catching up. He tries to push Tory away, but she doesn't think she's in danger and will be fine. She doesn't want to go back to Chicago because her ex fiancée is there and he was also her boss. I loved the character development in this book as well as the commentary between all the characters.
It was another fantastic book, and I can't wait to read more by this author!
** I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story is told from Quin Faulkner and Tory Redson-Riddle-Coffey's story. They would meet up in Dallas when they were kids each summer. Now years later Quinn is working on his deceased grandfather's property, and Tory is taking a break from ballet while she heals from an injury, and is staying with her grandmother. I loved her grandmother so much. The conversations she has with other characters had me laughing out loud!
Quinn is glad Tory is back, but he is going through his own battle from his past, that is finally catching up. He tries to push Tory away, but she doesn't think she's in danger and will be fine. She doesn't want to go back to Chicago because her ex fiancée is there and he was also her boss. I loved the character development in this book as well as the commentary between all the characters.
It was another fantastic book, and I can't wait to read more by this author!
** I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
trish_beautifulchaosreviews's review against another edition
5.0
The Best Friend Zone is only the second book I have read by Nicole Snow. I have read the first book in the Heart's Edge series and loved it. This one totally swept me off my feet. Quinn Faulkner is a hunk of a hero, but he's also intelligent, witty, and utterly gaga over Tory, who he has known since they were teenagers. Of course, he will hide it well, that's what these types of guys do--makes the story zing! Tory is just ready for a new life--her old one is Chicago sucks. Bring on a Tibetian Mastiff, a tribe (gah, I love that) of goats, and a bit of a mystery, and we have a sublime small-town romance.
Tory has been in love with Quinn since they were young. The age difference between an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old is a much wider gap than that of a 28-year-old and a 25-year-old. Let's just say their timing was not right all those years ago. Now the timing is right, Tory's grandmother is all but tossing Tory in front of Quinn, while they just smile at each other and keep reminding themselves they are "just friends."
The "just friends" mantra only lasts so long before they succumb to the intense attraction and real feelings they have for each other. Of course, there are bumps along with way, disagreements, and humble pie to be eaten by both parties, but what we end up with is a nirvana of a happy ending. I loved this book; the angst was minimal. A girl can only take so much angst before throwing the kindle becomes necessary. This one left me smiling for the happy dog, happy goats, and a happily ever after.
Tory has been in love with Quinn since they were young. The age difference between an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old is a much wider gap than that of a 28-year-old and a 25-year-old. Let's just say their timing was not right all those years ago. Now the timing is right, Tory's grandmother is all but tossing Tory in front of Quinn, while they just smile at each other and keep reminding themselves they are "just friends."
The "just friends" mantra only lasts so long before they succumb to the intense attraction and real feelings they have for each other. Of course, there are bumps along with way, disagreements, and humble pie to be eaten by both parties, but what we end up with is a nirvana of a happy ending. I loved this book; the angst was minimal. A girl can only take so much angst before throwing the kindle becomes necessary. This one left me smiling for the happy dog, happy goats, and a happily ever after.
hibiscusmama24's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! Great book!!! My husband caught this over my shoulder at the airport and said WHAT ARE YOU READING?!? I giggled and said a phenomenal book with great sex scenes! I love small towns with interconnecting characters. Great book!!!!
tatabontz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
holly_hawk_reads_a_lot's review against another edition
5.0
Nicole Snow has done it again! The Best Friend Zone had me laughing in some parts, mad in some parts, and happy in a bunch of other parts! I love how Nicole Snow adds crazy animals to her stories. This one has a big dog named Owl and 20 goats. I especially loved Hellboy.
This story is told from Quin Faulkner and Tory Redson-Riddle-Coffey's story. They would meet up in Dallas when they were kids each summer. Now years later Quinn is working on his deceased grandfather's property, and Tory is taking a break from ballet while she heals from an injury, and is staying with her grandmother. I loved her grandmother so much. The conversations she has with other characters had me laughing out loud!
Quinn is glad Tory is back, but he is going through his own battle from his past, that is finally catching up. He tries to push Tory away, but she doesn't think she's in danger and will be fine. She doesn't want to go back to Chicago because her ex fiancée is there and he was also her boss. I loved the character development in this book as well as the commentary between all the characters.
It was another fantastic book, and I can't wait to read more by this author!
** I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story is told from Quin Faulkner and Tory Redson-Riddle-Coffey's story. They would meet up in Dallas when they were kids each summer. Now years later Quinn is working on his deceased grandfather's property, and Tory is taking a break from ballet while she heals from an injury, and is staying with her grandmother. I loved her grandmother so much. The conversations she has with other characters had me laughing out loud!
Quinn is glad Tory is back, but he is going through his own battle from his past, that is finally catching up. He tries to push Tory away, but she doesn't think she's in danger and will be fine. She doesn't want to go back to Chicago because her ex fiancée is there and he was also her boss. I loved the character development in this book as well as the commentary between all the characters.
It was another fantastic book, and I can't wait to read more by this author!
** I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
woxreads's review against another edition
2.0
Author isn't good at being consistent with the age difference and I found it pretty story breaking
briewhale's review against another edition
3.0
Nicole Snow is an author I’ve been interested in reading for some time. So I jumped at the chance to read an ARC of the Best Friend Zone. I read a lot of romances and, honestly, this one was just okay. I didn’t really connect with the characters or the story. It had it’s moments, but didn’t resonate with me. I doubt I would have finished it if I hadn’t promised to read and review.
I found Tory to be entertaining, but stubborn and petulant. Quinn was a hot alpha, but too overbearing. They both fit these stereotypical, old-fashioned roles. Which made them a great fit for each other. And the story, which picked up slightly at the end, was pretty anticlimactic. At least there was Owl, the real hero of this story! And the goats.
I love a friends-to-lovers trope as much as the next romance enthusiast, but I’ve noticed they seem to go one of two ways: either things move quickly between them because of their already established relationship, or they move super slowly while they debate whether or not to cross that line. This was definitely the latter. It took forever for anything steamy to happen. It was excruciating. But when it did it was full speed ahead.
The description says it’s a standalone, but there are characters that overlap. And the events of the last book are mentioned constantly. I felt out of the loop and got tired of hearing about it. I may read more from this author, but I probably won’t go out of my way to do so. Turns out I’m not really into country guys or farm towns or even light suspense. But if that’s your jam, you’ll like this.
I found Tory to be entertaining, but stubborn and petulant. Quinn was a hot alpha, but too overbearing. They both fit these stereotypical, old-fashioned roles. Which made them a great fit for each other. And the story, which picked up slightly at the end, was pretty anticlimactic. At least there was Owl, the real hero of this story! And the goats.
I love a friends-to-lovers trope as much as the next romance enthusiast, but I’ve noticed they seem to go one of two ways: either things move quickly between them because of their already established relationship, or they move super slowly while they debate whether or not to cross that line. This was definitely the latter. It took forever for anything steamy to happen. It was excruciating. But when it did it was full speed ahead.
The description says it’s a standalone, but there are characters that overlap. And the events of the last book are mentioned constantly. I felt out of the loop and got tired of hearing about it. I may read more from this author, but I probably won’t go out of my way to do so. Turns out I’m not really into country guys or farm towns or even light suspense. But if that’s your jam, you’ll like this.
exlibriskatie's review against another edition
4.0
Overprotective former best friend, Quinn Faulkner, can't help but feel like he is never going to be good enough for Tory 'three names'. Tory is Chicago royalty, with enough money to have whatever she wants out of life.
And Quinn is an ex-FBI agent on the run from a sadistic gang banger with a need for blood revenge.
Quinn will do anything to keep Tory away from the dark parts of his life, even let her go.
Best friends to lovers & possessive male lead <3
And Quinn is an ex-FBI agent on the run from a sadistic gang banger with a need for blood revenge.
Quinn will do anything to keep Tory away from the dark parts of his life, even let her go.
Best friends to lovers & possessive male lead <3
kbabbfran's review against another edition
2.0
Skimmed it, had nice steamy scenes and I liked the grandmother but story line was okay
paytonbox21's review against another edition
5.0
This book was the perfect combination of hilarious, suspiensfil and romantic. I loved Tory and Quinn's story and how well Nicole Snow handled hard moments with comedy as well as grace. I respect Tory a lot for how well she handled her accident and how she was willing to work for her uncle on his crazy business plans. I also loved how she was willing to admit to her flaws and apologize for the actions they caused. Both Tory and Quinn had a past they had to work through, and watching their story grow and evolve was amazing. I definitely recommend this book!!
P.S. this book will make you want to adopt an entire herd of goats
P.S. this book will make you want to adopt an entire herd of goats