A review by kgagnon3
Friend Zone by Nicole Blanchard

4.0

What a delightful friends-to-lovers romance. Liam and Charlie have been best friends since they were children. Liam's family took care of Charlie after she lost her parents. They are so close in almost every way. They didn't see how much they were meant for each other, until they share an impulsive, hot kiss. Now Liam will do whatever it takes to convince Charlie to take a chance on them. They are both at a huge crossroads in their lives. They need each other more than ever with big changes happening both personally and professionally. Their story is a rollercoaster that brings fun, heartache, hard choices and love. I really cared for both Charlie and Liam. They were both kind, thoughtful and hard working. They had fun together, supported each other, and had explosive chemistry. I was a bit frustrated when they had a hard time communicating, despite being so close, but I still found myself cheering for their HEA.
I really enjoyed Allie Martina, and Gideon Frost's narration. They balanced each characters strengths and vulnerabilities beautifully. They easily made me feel all the heartbreak, struggle, hope and joy that both Charlie and Liam felt. This is my first listen to Martina and Frost, and I definitely look forward to listening to them again. I really enjoyed this emotional, sweet & sexy romance.