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A review by beckymmoe
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend by Lauren Blakely
4.0
Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 6/29/2020.
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is a fun and sexy friends-to-lovers / fake relationship story--*and* the first in a new series, The Guys Who Got Away. I mean, what else could you want here? It's funny, sweet, and steamy as heck--a win-win-win kind of situation :)
Both Summer and Oliver were fantastic characters. They've known each other since they were teenagers--yes, she's literally the girl next door--and even though he's best friends with her twin brother, there's none of that "I can't possibly, she's your sister" kind of vibe here. (Thank goodness. I mean, really.) There is a whole lot of "we can't ruin our friendship" sentiment, though--a bit predicable, but since we do need relationship obstacles, it ends up working well here. Because of course they become a hastag, and of course they need to go the fake engagement route. Which naturally means kissing for the cameras...which then leads to...other things. For science, of course. Certain theories about the less-than prowess of gorgeous guys must be disproven! ;)
The secondary characters added a lot to the story--often in the form of comic relief, but they also played a significant role in helping Summer and Oliver eventually achieve their HEA. Plus, two of them--Summer's brother Logan and Fitz, their hockey player friend--will be heroes of future books. Counting the days...write fast, please, Ms Blakely! :)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is a fun and sexy friends-to-lovers / fake relationship story--*and* the first in a new series, The Guys Who Got Away. I mean, what else could you want here? It's funny, sweet, and steamy as heck--a win-win-win kind of situation :)
Both Summer and Oliver were fantastic characters. They've known each other since they were teenagers--yes, she's literally the girl next door--and even though he's best friends with her twin brother, there's none of that "I can't possibly, she's your sister" kind of vibe here. (Thank goodness. I mean, really.) There is a whole lot of "we can't ruin our friendship" sentiment, though--a bit predicable, but since we do need relationship obstacles, it ends up working well here. Because of course they become a hastag, and of course they need to go the fake engagement route. Which naturally means kissing for the cameras...which then leads to...other things. For science, of course. Certain theories about the less-than prowess of gorgeous guys must be disproven! ;)
The secondary characters added a lot to the story--often in the form of comic relief, but they also played a significant role in helping Summer and Oliver eventually achieve their HEA. Plus, two of them--Summer's brother Logan and Fitz, their hockey player friend--will be heroes of future books. Counting the days...write fast, please, Ms Blakely! :)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.