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Cole and Laila Are Just Friends: A Love Story by Bethany Turner
3.0
"Cole and Lalia Just Friends" by Bethany Turner is a sweet friends-to-lovers story that follows Cole and Laila, longtime friends. When Cole decides to move away after some life-changing news, their trip to New York together takes their relationship to the next level.
The writing is solid, and the story is engaging with just the right amount of tension and emotion. The pacing is mostly spot-on, though there are a few slow moments. The characters are well-developed, with Laila's chapters in first person and Cole's in third person, which gives an interesting perspective on their friendship and evolving relationship. Although tagged as a Christian book, there’s no mention of faith or religion.
However, the characters, who are supposed to be in their late 30s to early 40s, often behave more like they're in their 20s, which can be a bit hard to believe. The book also features characters from a previous book by the same author, but it’s not officially part of a series. Overall, I enjoyed this cute, easy-to-read romance and would be interested in reading more from Bethany Turner.
Thank you to Bethany Turner, NetGalley, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing for the opportunity to read this novel. It will be on sale on June 4, 2024.
The writing is solid, and the story is engaging with just the right amount of tension and emotion. The pacing is mostly spot-on, though there are a few slow moments. The characters are well-developed, with Laila's chapters in first person and Cole's in third person, which gives an interesting perspective on their friendship and evolving relationship. Although tagged as a Christian book, there’s no mention of faith or religion.
However, the characters, who are supposed to be in their late 30s to early 40s, often behave more like they're in their 20s, which can be a bit hard to believe. The book also features characters from a previous book by the same author, but it’s not officially part of a series. Overall, I enjoyed this cute, easy-to-read romance and would be interested in reading more from Bethany Turner.
Thank you to Bethany Turner, NetGalley, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing for the opportunity to read this novel. It will be on sale on June 4, 2024.