4 Star Book Review: Falling For Your Brother's Best Friend by Emma St. Clai, A Sweet Romantic Comedy Novella With Holiday Vibes!
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
Older brothers are the worst. Older brother's best friends, however, are the BEST. Except when they don't seem to return your feelings...
My crush on my brother's best friend, Mason, has grown into something totally unmanageable over the years. In fact, I'm pretty sure it's not a crush at all, but something bigger I'd rather not name.
And while I know Mason cares about me, I don't think he cares the way I WISH he would.
That is, unless my overbearing and uber protective brother has been standing in the way.
When Mason and I find ourselves sharing my brother's loft while he's gone, the dynamics start to shift. Sharing a space with your (possibly) unrequited crush is its own special kind of challenge.
But just maybe while the cat (aka my brother) is away, the mice (aka Mason and me) will finally get a chance to play???
Falling for Your Brother's Best Friend is a grumpy sunshine, roommates romcom that takes place in the Love Clichés world, right alongside Falling for Your Best Friend. You'll find characters to love, sizzling chemistry, and closed door romance.
MY REVIEW: ★★★★ 4/5 Stars
The holidays may be over, but the joy doesn't have to end! This delightful post-Christmas romcom from Emma St. Clair is a short, hilarious, and heartwarming read that is perfect for a cozy winter afternoon in January!
I loved getting to return to Emma St. Clair’s beloved Love Cliches series with Chelsea and Mason’s story. This book read as a standalone but offered some fun behind the scenes content and cameo appearances for the other books in the series.
When Chelsea finds herself sharing her brother’s empty apartment with her brother’s best friend Mason, the man she’s crushed on for years, things take a wild turn with the close proximity and big feelings. I thought the meddlesome brother angle was pretty cute, and I enjoyed Chelsea and her awkward self. She was a relatable heroine with a fun, goofy side that made me smile. Her dates and Mason’s reactions had me laughing out loud on several occasions and I loved how the passion and romance amped up at the end, with no third act breakup!
If you’re looking for a lighthearted, funny, wholesome read, I think you’ll enjoy this novella. It’s a great addition to the series and definitely a feel-good read to kick off the new year!
Content + Trigger Notes:
G (kissing only). Light: death of parent, addiction in family.
