The Worst Best Man: A Novel

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Nothing better than reading a story with two main characters you absolutely root for in every way possible. I really felt the chemistry between the two main characters and I appreciated that, although the book starts off on a pretty ridiculous note, the characters grow A LOT by the end of the novel and ultimately end up making some very Adult decisions. But despite that embarrassing blip from her past, Lina's offered an opportunity that could change her life.

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I had the urge to talk to someone about it, maybe even message the author telling her how happy her book made me. Packed with riveting drama and painful truths, this book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse—and the strength of the survivors. I read another chick-lit recently, CRUSHING IT, that did this also, and I didn't really like it there, either.Take a person who thinks they’re in control (Lina), add in someone bent on throwing them off-balance (me), and stir vigorously.

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stars, rounded up because I really, really appreciated the time taken to explain why it can be so difficult for women of color (such as our Afro-Latinx MC, Lina) to allow themselves to fully express their feelings.I may have initially rolled my eyes at some of the romcom tropes that got them there but, I am a deffo fan of the "only-one-bed-trope" and the accidental counselling that helped them better communicate possibly tipped this book for me alongside the "bathroom" humour. If they can survive the next few weeks and nail their presentation without killing each other, they’ll both come out ahead. I thought it was addictive and fast-paced, I loved the banter (when Lina wasn't busy pranking Max), and I thought it held so many important conversations, such as Lina's fear of disappointing her family after they immigrated to the US and worked so hard to help give her the life she has.

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I love characters who engage in intense banter, and I think these tropes lend themselves to the kind of fun and sexy dialogue that highlights the chemistry between two people. Not being dominated and discarded by an asshole and then getting back when it suits HIM doesn’t mean roughshodding over a doormat, She makes it sound like ONE of the spouses will have to be a doormat for it to be a happy relationship! Years later, Lina finds herself stuck working alongside Max Hartley, her ex-fiancé’s brother, on a presentation that could take her career to the next level. In the end, it doesn't matter if I'm Lina's first, second, or fifteenth choice; what matters is that I'm the right choice. This was my first Sosa and while the concept appealed enough for me to request it, there was no feeling in the writing or the story.Different story, very different heroine (not a typical virginal wallflower they sell us in every 2nd romance) and surprisingly slightly different hero. I don't remember a female character apart from Francheska and Pru that have been described in a decent light. I definitely struggled with Lina from time to time, just for how petty she could be with her pranks, but all's well that ends well and I grew to love her and empathize with her more as the story progressed. I don't know if it's just me and I'm being weird about this or what, but I think it's kinda yuck and inappropriate to date/sleep with your ex's brother. Incorporating them into the romance makes you see the way two people who have promised happily ever after will still interact with each other as part of a larger group.

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There were more than a couple scenes where I wanted to shout from the rooftops how much I enjoyed this book. First of all—Yeah, I’m only on my 2nd LS book, but I think it’s rather safe to say I’m officially a Lucy Score fan 🥰.

What’d you do if this amazing funny husband of yours have a new manipulative best friend who thinks the baby right now isn’t a good idea? Frankie and Aiden butt heads and when they have to work together to save the wedding they're involved in, they get to know each other a little bit better. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Yale Law School, Mia practiced First Amendment and media law in the nation’s capital for ten years before trading her suits for loungewear (read: sweatpants). He also can’t deny that he wants Lina—but he isn't interested in playing second fiddle to Andrew once again.