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A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn
emotional
funny
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? No
4.25
"My mom always told me that true friendships are hard to find, but they are the most important things to hang on to."
💭Quinn has done it again, delivering a rom-com that’s equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. A Long Time Coming is the kind of book that feels like a cozy chat with your favorite friends—you just don’t want it to end.
Let’s dive into the magic. Ophelia and Breaker’s friendship-to-lovers journey is EVERYTHING. Ophelia is a ray of sunshine with a touch of sass, and Breaker? This man is walking, talking boyfriend material. He’s so sweet, loyal, and delightfully oblivious to his feelings that you’ll want to shake him…and then hug him. Their chemistry is undeniable, and watching them navigate the messy, awkward, and heart-fluttering transition from friends to something more? Pure gold.
The Cane brothers—Breaker, JP, and Huxley—are the ultimate sibling trio. Their banter is peak brotherly chaos, and their unwavering support for one another is so wholesome. Huxley is the quiet and steady one, JP is the life of the party, and Breaker is the dependable golden retriever of the group. And the way Ophelia fits into their dynamic? Effortless. It’s like she was born to be part of the Cane family.
Now, let’s not forget the girl squad. Ophelia bonding with Kelsey and Lottie was such a highlight! Their friendship is filled with laughter, real talk, and a little bit of chaos—basically, squad goals. Whether it’s hyping each other up or sharing a bottle of wine and some much-needed advice, these ladies are the epitome of a strong support system.
One thing I absolutely loved was the writing style. Meghan Quinn’s use of a conversational tone made the story so engaging—it felt like the characters were talking directly to us. Their inner monologues and cheeky asides had me laughing out loud and nodding along. It’s the kind of immersive storytelling that pulls you right into the middle of their world.
But don’t be fooled by all the fluff—this book has depth, too. It’s a beautiful exploration of vulnerability, realizing your worth, and taking a leap of faith, even when the landing seems terrifying.
Quinn nailed the balance of humor, heart, and heat in this one.
𝐏.𝐒. Brian’s mom (The Beavs) was an unexpected comedic gem! Her over-the-top, borderline dramatic behavior had me in stitches, and that scene where Lia and Breaker were roped into a disaster while preparing for the wedding? Pure chaos! From awkwardly holding wedding props to being on the receiving end of Brian's mom's ahem "creative suggestions," it was hilarity at its finest. Moments like these are what make Quinn’s books stand out—equal parts heart and humor!
From mishaps to heartfelt moments, it tied everything together perfectly.
𝐏.𝐏.𝐒 This series has perfect title for the books!
🔸𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐.25
🔸𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: Contemporary Romance
🔸𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: Cane Brothers ( Book 3)
🔸𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒚: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🔸𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Yes
If you love witty banter, friends-to-lovers romance, and laugh-out-loud moments, add this to your TBR ASAP.
Breaker Cane is waiting to steal your heart.
🔸 𝑭𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔:
"I scrub my hand down my face just as a light tapping comes from the other side of the wall.
And just like that, a smile spreads across my face.
Reaching up to the wall, I rap my knuckle four times.
Like clockwork, she knocks three.
Four knocks for four letters in love.
Three knocks for three letters in you."
"I could not imagine living a life where you have to prove yourself to your parents day in and day out because their love is conditional at best."
"You know when someone talks like they’re rich—clenched throat, tight lips, disapproving tone in every word? Well, that is Mrs. Beaver, even when she’s happy."
“You could have started without me.”
“You know I never do. If anything, I’m a gentleman and will always wait.”
"but I just feel there needs to be a deeper connection. I want him to be able to guess what I’m going to say next. I want him to be able to understand me without even having to talk, and I don’t think we have that."
"I can’t lose you, Breaker.”
“You’re not losing me, Lia. Never. I would never let that fucking happen.”
“Promise?” I ask, insecurity so heavy in my voice that I can taste it.
“I promise you,” he says with sincerity."
"No matter what happens between us, Lia, I will always be there for you. Always. Okay?”
“If you want to get down to it, yeah. When you kiss someone, someone you think you could date or be with, there should be a spark. Especially that first kiss. The first kiss tells you everything you need to know.”
“Well, when I saw her in her dress . . .” I shake my head. “Dude, I swear to God it was an out-of-body experience. I don’t think I’ve ever felt anything like it. My mouth went dry, I started to sweat, but I was cold at the same time. I couldn’t breathe, but my heart was beating so hard that I thought my chest would explode. And then . . .” I look away. “When she made eye contact with me, it was like a million butterflies took flight in my stomach, and I swear to you, at that moment, I had this overwhelming need to kiss her. Like, it was pulling me to the point that I almost did it. I’ve never felt that way, ever, besides the first day I ever met her, and now, well, I’m totally fucked in the head, and I don’t know what’s going on.”
“I’ll tell you what’s going on.” He looks me in the eyes. “You’re in love with your best friend, and you just finally realized it.”
“Come on, dude,” I say, groaning. “That’s what my brothers would have said.”
“Because they’re right, and I know you don’t want to hear it, but why do you feel like you don’t have a spark when you kiss other women? It’s because deep down, you know they’re not Lia. These weird out-of-body feelings you’re having are because the woman you love is getting married in four weeks, and you’re panicking about it.”
“But . . .”
“No buts, man. Face the facts, you love her, and the sooner you admit that to yourself, the better.”
“Jesus fucking Christ,” I say as I look up at Banner. “Fuck, I think I like her.”
Banner shakes his head. “Nah, man. You love her. End of discussion.”
“If it were me, I’d spend a great deal of time honeymooning.” His eyes connect with mine. “No way would I let you out of my sight.” My cheeks flame, and he quickly realizes what he said so he adjusts. “I mean, my girl. No way would I let my girl out of my sight.”
And I believe that to the fullest."
“Not sure there is a standard for an appropriate time to tell someone you love them. But the last thing you want to do is not tell her and regret it forever.”
"First and foremost, I love her. I let that sink in. I let myself sit in my feelings and understand them. Lia is the most precious person in my life. She’s my ride or die. She means everything to me.
She’s my girl.
After I let myself accept that, I went on to accept that everyone is right. I need to tell her about my feelings, but I need to ease her into it. It might scare her if I jump out at her with these feelings."
“What do you want?” she asks.
You.
Everything about you.
Your soul.
Your mind.
Your heart.
Your body.
I want all of you, every last fucking inch of you."
“Thanks for hanging out with me tonight, and being my own personal hype man about my hair and my outfit. It truly did make me feel special.”
“Well, you should feel special. Because you are. I’ll hype you all day, every day.”
“And that is why you are my best friend,” she says.
Yeah, if only I was so much more."
"He doesn’t have that in him, that craving, grasping for air-type nature. He doesn’t see me as his and only his. He doesn’t look at me and think . . . mine."
“It’s because Breaker always thinks of you first,” Kelsey says softly. “He truly cherishes you. I’m sure he doesn’t say all the things to you that he says to us, but you are his number one. There’s no question about it.”
“Then he’s not the man for you because, Lia . . . you deserve to be fucked. Just like you deserve to be worshiped. Hard.”
"If anything, Breaker, I love love, and I would never mess with that. I truly believe you and Lia are soulmates. I’m just glad you’re seeing it now.”
“Kelsey is an angel sent from the heavens above,” I say while clutching JP. “And Lottie, well, she’s funny, and I like that she busts your balls all the time, Huxley. I’ve never seen a woman put you in your place like her. God, the way you grovel around her, talk about embarrassing. But that’s what I’d do with Lia, I would worship the ground she walks on.”
"but we make sacrifices for the ones we love, right?"
"It’s hard to be in love with someone when they don’t treat you like they love you. They can say the words, like he did, but he didn’t prove it. He didn’t act on his love. It’s about the little things, you know? The things you don’t even notice until they’re done. Like . . . like stocking my favorite coffee because you know I can’t drink anything else. Brian never did that.”
"His captivating eyes tell me that I should always be put first, and it’s what I always wanted to hear from Brian. It’s the one thing I asked from him, yet Breaker offers it up so easily."
“I would be lost without you, Breaker.”
“I would be lost without you, too.”
“You are so important to me, Breaker.”
“You’re important to me too, Lia.”
“Like . . . what would I do without you?”
“I try not to think about what a day without you in it would look like,” he says."
“Sometimes the best relationship comes from a strong friendship as the foundation,” Kelsey says. “That’s how it was with me and JP. We got really close, and I thought he was a great friend. Crossing that line felt natural to me.”
“It doesn’t feel natural to me,” I answer.
Lottie taps her chin. “I think Breaker is going to help you see just how natural it can be.”
“I realized that seeing you marry another man was my absolute worst-case scenario because I have deep-rooted feelings for you, Lia.”
“I think about you every second of every day, Lia. I want you more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life.”
"And I’m so fucking mad at myself for taking this long to realize it. Sure, I was always attracted to her, but it took a goddamn second for me to figure out that I wanted her. And that makes me infuriated. Because I nearly lost her. I would have hated myself forever if I’d lost her."
"I love this girl, and I’ll do everything to make her life as wonderful as she is. She will carry knitted flowers down the aisle, and she will have daisies everywhere she wishes. I’ll make every dream come true. And most of all? I can’t wait to say those two additional words that join us until the end of time."
💭Quinn has done it again, delivering a rom-com that’s equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. A Long Time Coming is the kind of book that feels like a cozy chat with your favorite friends—you just don’t want it to end.
Let’s dive into the magic. Ophelia and Breaker’s friendship-to-lovers journey is EVERYTHING. Ophelia is a ray of sunshine with a touch of sass, and Breaker? This man is walking, talking boyfriend material. He’s so sweet, loyal, and delightfully oblivious to his feelings that you’ll want to shake him…and then hug him. Their chemistry is undeniable, and watching them navigate the messy, awkward, and heart-fluttering transition from friends to something more? Pure gold.
The Cane brothers—Breaker, JP, and Huxley—are the ultimate sibling trio. Their banter is peak brotherly chaos, and their unwavering support for one another is so wholesome. Huxley is the quiet and steady one, JP is the life of the party, and Breaker is the dependable golden retriever of the group. And the way Ophelia fits into their dynamic? Effortless. It’s like she was born to be part of the Cane family.
Now, let’s not forget the girl squad. Ophelia bonding with Kelsey and Lottie was such a highlight! Their friendship is filled with laughter, real talk, and a little bit of chaos—basically, squad goals. Whether it’s hyping each other up or sharing a bottle of wine and some much-needed advice, these ladies are the epitome of a strong support system.
One thing I absolutely loved was the writing style. Meghan Quinn’s use of a conversational tone made the story so engaging—it felt like the characters were talking directly to us. Their inner monologues and cheeky asides had me laughing out loud and nodding along. It’s the kind of immersive storytelling that pulls you right into the middle of their world.
But don’t be fooled by all the fluff—this book has depth, too. It’s a beautiful exploration of vulnerability, realizing your worth, and taking a leap of faith, even when the landing seems terrifying.
Quinn nailed the balance of humor, heart, and heat in this one.
𝐏.𝐒. Brian’s mom (The Beavs) was an unexpected comedic gem! Her over-the-top, borderline dramatic behavior had me in stitches, and that scene where Lia and Breaker were roped into a disaster while preparing for the wedding? Pure chaos! From awkwardly holding wedding props to being on the receiving end of Brian's mom's ahem "creative suggestions," it was hilarity at its finest. Moments like these are what make Quinn’s books stand out—equal parts heart and humor!
From mishaps to heartfelt moments, it tied everything together perfectly.
𝐏.𝐏.𝐒 This series has perfect title for the books!
🔸𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐.25
🔸𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: Contemporary Romance
🔸𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: Cane Brothers ( Book 3)
🔸𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒚: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🔸𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Yes
If you love witty banter, friends-to-lovers romance, and laugh-out-loud moments, add this to your TBR ASAP.
Breaker Cane is waiting to steal your heart.
🔸 𝑭𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔:
"I scrub my hand down my face just as a light tapping comes from the other side of the wall.
And just like that, a smile spreads across my face.
Reaching up to the wall, I rap my knuckle four times.
Like clockwork, she knocks three.
Four knocks for four letters in love.
Three knocks for three letters in you."
"I could not imagine living a life where you have to prove yourself to your parents day in and day out because their love is conditional at best."
"You know when someone talks like they’re rich—clenched throat, tight lips, disapproving tone in every word? Well, that is Mrs. Beaver, even when she’s happy."
“You could have started without me.”
“You know I never do. If anything, I’m a gentleman and will always wait.”
"but I just feel there needs to be a deeper connection. I want him to be able to guess what I’m going to say next. I want him to be able to understand me without even having to talk, and I don’t think we have that."
"I can’t lose you, Breaker.”
“You’re not losing me, Lia. Never. I would never let that fucking happen.”
“Promise?” I ask, insecurity so heavy in my voice that I can taste it.
“I promise you,” he says with sincerity."
"No matter what happens between us, Lia, I will always be there for you. Always. Okay?”
“If you want to get down to it, yeah. When you kiss someone, someone you think you could date or be with, there should be a spark. Especially that first kiss. The first kiss tells you everything you need to know.”
“Well, when I saw her in her dress . . .” I shake my head. “Dude, I swear to God it was an out-of-body experience. I don’t think I’ve ever felt anything like it. My mouth went dry, I started to sweat, but I was cold at the same time. I couldn’t breathe, but my heart was beating so hard that I thought my chest would explode. And then . . .” I look away. “When she made eye contact with me, it was like a million butterflies took flight in my stomach, and I swear to you, at that moment, I had this overwhelming need to kiss her. Like, it was pulling me to the point that I almost did it. I’ve never felt that way, ever, besides the first day I ever met her, and now, well, I’m totally fucked in the head, and I don’t know what’s going on.”
“I’ll tell you what’s going on.” He looks me in the eyes. “You’re in love with your best friend, and you just finally realized it.”
“Come on, dude,” I say, groaning. “That’s what my brothers would have said.”
“Because they’re right, and I know you don’t want to hear it, but why do you feel like you don’t have a spark when you kiss other women? It’s because deep down, you know they’re not Lia. These weird out-of-body feelings you’re having are because the woman you love is getting married in four weeks, and you’re panicking about it.”
“But . . .”
“No buts, man. Face the facts, you love her, and the sooner you admit that to yourself, the better.”
“Jesus fucking Christ,” I say as I look up at Banner. “Fuck, I think I like her.”
Banner shakes his head. “Nah, man. You love her. End of discussion.”
“If it were me, I’d spend a great deal of time honeymooning.” His eyes connect with mine. “No way would I let you out of my sight.” My cheeks flame, and he quickly realizes what he said so he adjusts. “I mean, my girl. No way would I let my girl out of my sight.”
And I believe that to the fullest."
“Not sure there is a standard for an appropriate time to tell someone you love them. But the last thing you want to do is not tell her and regret it forever.”
"First and foremost, I love her. I let that sink in. I let myself sit in my feelings and understand them. Lia is the most precious person in my life. She’s my ride or die. She means everything to me.
She’s my girl.
After I let myself accept that, I went on to accept that everyone is right. I need to tell her about my feelings, but I need to ease her into it. It might scare her if I jump out at her with these feelings."
“What do you want?” she asks.
You.
Everything about you.
Your soul.
Your mind.
Your heart.
Your body.
I want all of you, every last fucking inch of you."
“Thanks for hanging out with me tonight, and being my own personal hype man about my hair and my outfit. It truly did make me feel special.”
“Well, you should feel special. Because you are. I’ll hype you all day, every day.”
“And that is why you are my best friend,” she says.
Yeah, if only I was so much more."
"He doesn’t have that in him, that craving, grasping for air-type nature. He doesn’t see me as his and only his. He doesn’t look at me and think . . . mine."
“It’s because Breaker always thinks of you first,” Kelsey says softly. “He truly cherishes you. I’m sure he doesn’t say all the things to you that he says to us, but you are his number one. There’s no question about it.”
“Then he’s not the man for you because, Lia . . . you deserve to be fucked. Just like you deserve to be worshiped. Hard.”
"If anything, Breaker, I love love, and I would never mess with that. I truly believe you and Lia are soulmates. I’m just glad you’re seeing it now.”
“Kelsey is an angel sent from the heavens above,” I say while clutching JP. “And Lottie, well, she’s funny, and I like that she busts your balls all the time, Huxley. I’ve never seen a woman put you in your place like her. God, the way you grovel around her, talk about embarrassing. But that’s what I’d do with Lia, I would worship the ground she walks on.”
"but we make sacrifices for the ones we love, right?"
"It’s hard to be in love with someone when they don’t treat you like they love you. They can say the words, like he did, but he didn’t prove it. He didn’t act on his love. It’s about the little things, you know? The things you don’t even notice until they’re done. Like . . . like stocking my favorite coffee because you know I can’t drink anything else. Brian never did that.”
"His captivating eyes tell me that I should always be put first, and it’s what I always wanted to hear from Brian. It’s the one thing I asked from him, yet Breaker offers it up so easily."
“I would be lost without you, Breaker.”
“I would be lost without you, too.”
“You are so important to me, Breaker.”
“You’re important to me too, Lia.”
“Like . . . what would I do without you?”
“I try not to think about what a day without you in it would look like,” he says."
“Sometimes the best relationship comes from a strong friendship as the foundation,” Kelsey says. “That’s how it was with me and JP. We got really close, and I thought he was a great friend. Crossing that line felt natural to me.”
“It doesn’t feel natural to me,” I answer.
Lottie taps her chin. “I think Breaker is going to help you see just how natural it can be.”
“I realized that seeing you marry another man was my absolute worst-case scenario because I have deep-rooted feelings for you, Lia.”
“I think about you every second of every day, Lia. I want you more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life.”
"And I’m so fucking mad at myself for taking this long to realize it. Sure, I was always attracted to her, but it took a goddamn second for me to figure out that I wanted her. And that makes me infuriated. Because I nearly lost her. I would have hated myself forever if I’d lost her."
"I love this girl, and I’ll do everything to make her life as wonderful as she is. She will carry knitted flowers down the aisle, and she will have daisies everywhere she wishes. I’ll make every dream come true. And most of all? I can’t wait to say those two additional words that join us until the end of time."