Belonging With Her Best Friend, a sweet, romantic comedy by Kristin Canary | A Mini Book Review
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I love three things in this world more than life itself:
1. My family and housemates (both current and former)
2. Musicals
3. My best friend, Eric Moody
The first two are no surprise to anyone who knows me. The third is a secret I’ll carry to my grave. Because even though Eric fits in well with my crazy family and he’s the outgoing complement to my quiet self, we want different things.
I want him. He wants something I can never give. And I refuse to sacrifice his happiness for my own. Most of the time, I manage to keep my feelings for him under lock and key—but things change when Eric moves in with me temporarily. Now, he’s here all the time. And it’s harder and harder not to imagine what life together could be like … if only.
The final straw? When he starts helping me prepare for my (forced) lead role in a local musical. Because yeah. You try holding back the tidal wave of feelings you’ve been keeping at bay when your sexy best friend offers to “practice kiss” you. My fortitude is headed straight for the edge of a cliff—and the thrill of the impending fall has never felt so electrifying. Or so terrifying.
Fans of Sarah Adams and Emma St. Clair will love this closed-door, friends-to-lovers romantic comedy with lots of sizzle and spice, but no on-page explicit content.
MY REVIEW: ★★★★/5
A standing ovation for this cheerful release from Kristin Canary! What a delightful, easy read this was… With a sweet, lighthearted feel, Shelby and Eric’s love story was simply adorable. I adored both their personalities, but especially their devotion to their friendship and each other. Going from being childhood best friends to lovers isn’t easy and comes with loads of hesitation, but still the sparks were flying and the chemistry was fantastic!
I loved that this story was narrated entirely from the female main character’s point of view. I felt what she felt and my heart was pounding when hers was too. There was a great balance between character growth, romance, and humor, plus the story moved at a good pace.
I fully enjoyed this story in an afternoon and a half while nursing a head cold (hence the unused tissues in the main photo!). This was the perfect pick-me-up!
Content Notes For This Book (Not the entire series):
Main Character Age: Low-mid twenties
Romance: Clean - detailed kissing, touches and embraces, a shared room (not a shared bed), a shirtless man.
Profanity: No profane language or mentions of profanity, one instance of “God forbid”
Violence: None
Negative: None
Spiritual: Some sweet moments of trusting in a power higher than ourselves, belief in heaven and loved ones there looking down.
Alcohol: Mention of drinking which appears to be a normal, accepted behavior, drinking wine, no inebriation
Potential Triggers: Death of a parent, unable to bear children
Summary:
A definite recommendation from me if you’re looking for a happy love story that is strong on family ties, a deep, long lasting friendship and a sweet romance that’s been years in the making! Readers who enjoy Ellie Hall, Emma St. Clair and Melissa Ferguson will likely enjoy this author as well!
