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A Guide to Being Just Friends
by Sophie Sullivan
I started out reading this book, not knowing that it was the 3rd book in a series.... And now I need to go get the other books. This was a quick easy read, perfect if you want a great HEA, strong, hardworking, determined FMC and a hunky, brilliant, friendly/likable billionaire MMC. Hailey, a new shop owner and transplant to San Verde, after a bad break up- and with tons of baggage she dives headfirst into business ownership. She is fierce, stubborn and so lovable... And the way her and Wes met had me giggling and asking, "What was THAT?!?" The only thing that really bothered me about Hailey's character was that she was extremely stubborn when it came to Wes' wealth. The bit about giving gifts, it annoyed me at first, but Hailey made really great points.
Wes, who was born into money and not into love, is a self-made millionaire, closet nerd and unbeliever of love. Wes at first seemed a bit grumpy, but not for long he ended up being really friendly but a bit negative or maybe cynical.... The author did a wonderful job of making sure Hailey didn't outshine but supported Wes' character, they really played well together, and it was part of what made this story work so well for me. The chemistry was undeniable.
The slow burn in this book was so beautifully done! I didn't even mind them being friends, but then we all caught the feels, and I needed things to HAPPEN! Speaking of things happening, this is not a spicy book. All closed-door scenes, which personally I prefer a little bit of spice, but I didn't really miss it here. So, Kudos to the author for that!
The secondary characters were all the perfect accomplices to Hailey and Wes and their story. The only ones I didn't like were Hailey's parents. I get why they needed to be in the book, for context and backstory, but I also feel like her ex-Dorian was enough of a piece of work that Hailey's parents and their issues weren't really even necessary, it could have been built on his issues alone!
This book is for anyone who loves: Contemporary romance, A satisfying happily-ever-after, Nerdy guys, slow burn, Friends to Lovers, Opposites Attract and Multiple POV.
I really enjoyed the audiobook, for this book. Love the narrator for Hailey so much, she brings so much life to her. Wes's narrator was smooth and easy to listen to.
Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Wes, who was born into money and not into love, is a self-made millionaire, closet nerd and unbeliever of love. Wes at first seemed a bit grumpy, but not for long he ended up being really friendly but a bit negative or maybe cynical.... The author did a wonderful job of making sure Hailey didn't outshine but supported Wes' character, they really played well together, and it was part of what made this story work so well for me. The chemistry was undeniable.
The slow burn in this book was so beautifully done! I didn't even mind them being friends, but then we all caught the feels, and I needed things to HAPPEN! Speaking of things happening, this is not a spicy book. All closed-door scenes, which personally I prefer a little bit of spice, but I didn't really miss it here. So, Kudos to the author for that!
The secondary characters were all the perfect accomplices to Hailey and Wes and their story. The only ones I didn't like were Hailey's parents. I get why they needed to be in the book, for context and backstory, but I also feel like her ex-Dorian was enough of a piece of work that Hailey's parents and their issues weren't really even necessary, it could have been built on his issues alone!
This book is for anyone who loves: Contemporary romance, A satisfying happily-ever-after, Nerdy guys, slow burn, Friends to Lovers, Opposites Attract and Multiple POV.
I really enjoyed the audiobook, for this book. Love the narrator for Hailey so much, she brings so much life to her. Wes's narrator was smooth and easy to listen to.
Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.