***5 ‘Milkshakes & Tube Socks’ Stars***
Ok. Question first?
Who else winced while reading steps one through three??
Anyone? Anyone?
Cause I sure did. Because even I knew that the pitfalls could be varied and many and bring about all kinds of issues, but even as I was wincing I was already needing to see how everything played out with Bram and Julia and I wasn’t disappointed in anyway. I winced, I laughed, I rolled my eyes and I swooned as these two danced around and towards each other ~ slowly, Oh, so, slowly ~ and was kind of unhappy that there were no more words to read because I really wanted to spend more time with both of them and find out what else they’d be getting up to.
I loved Julia and Bram. Julia is that compelling mix of shy, thoughtful sassy and snarky with a good dose of an extremely observant wallflower (most of the time). She finds solace in facts and logic, which sometimes blind her to the most obvious things and yet, she isn’t removed from the world or emotions, she just holds them at arm’s length. Bram is cocky and yet he owns it to such an extent that after awhile it comes off as endearing more than arrogant ~ though there are times where that line is very, very fine. He’s charming and intelligent and has an extremely golden heart that he shares with only those he calls his own.
Julia and Bram’s journey to their HEA was a whole lot of slow burn/opposites attract goodness. Part of the fun was that while they were friends, they still didn’t KNOW each other, so watching as they truly got to know each other was a lot of fun. And though it was all kinds of slow burn, the chemistry between them was intense, so when things finally stopped being slow, it was all kinds of smexy goodness and just showed that they were a perfect match in every way. As for the roadblock in their journey, as far as I’m concerned they were both right and wrong. I saw both sides of the issue and couldn’t blame either for their feelings. Thankfully, they both figure things out and loved where they ended up.
I’m a #fangirl of the author’s, and while I do love her more serious side, her RomComs are my catnip and this one was all kinds of awesomeness. From the way the story played out to the interesting situations that occur throughout the story to Julia and Bram themselves, this was a great story. But, the cherry on top of this sundae belongs to three of the supporting cast of characters. Roarke, Rath and Linus were kind of everything. These three brought so much to the story, I’m crossing my toes that they will be getting their own books down the road because I simply NEED more of all of them!
~ Copy provided by the author via InkSlinger PR & voluntarily reviewed ~
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4.5 Stars!! An absolute delight from beginning to end...
4.5 StarsBram Scott has waited a long time to pursue his best friend's sister. Someone as intelligent, savvy and unforgettable as Julia was worth the wait. With a fail proof plan in hand, all he has to do is join her dating service... and pretend he wants her to set him up with his perfect match. With many business meetings and a million personality quizzes, who wouldn't fall in love with a man like Bram...Julia Westin doesn't believe for one second that Bram Scott is ready to settle down. With an ulterior motive most likely behind his sudden interest in her dating business, it is only a matter of time before he gives up and shows her what he really wants. Until he keeps surprising her with his over-the-top and sweet gestures... with his signature brand of arrogance thrown in...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister was a hilariously refreshing and all-around adorable tale of pursuing the woman of your dreams in the most backward and overconfident way possible.In college, Julia was never a party girl, nor did she want anything to do with all the frat gatherings and popularity contests. With her focus on school and the eventual development of her dating program, she went from nerdy co-ed to successful business woman. Having Bram as an acquaintance was always a comfortable and friendly relationship, but she never thought they would cross paths much after graduation.Bram has had quite a few successes of his own, but ever since college has felt that there was something ultimately missing from his already incredible life. Seeing Julia again jump starts his desire to find a way to get her to date him once and for all, and approaching her as a matchmaker seems like a brilliant plan, if he does say so himself.I was flipping infatuated with both Julia and Bram right off of their first first encounter. Bram was the popular, confident guy to Julia's shy and studious personality. Starting with their mutual love for Rath, Julia's brother (seriously, for the bromance alone, this book is a must read), Julia and Bram find that they really enjoy each others company. From Bram's overbearing and yet, incredibly thoughtful personality, to Julia's self-made success and inability to resist Bram's charms, their relationship was such an adorable journey.This book was a completely unexpected and highly entertaining spin on the "dating your best friend's sister" trope. From the slow burn romance to the scorching attraction, Bram and Julia's love story was an absolute delight from beginning to end. The characters were ALL fantastic, and I desperately want more from this world ASAP!!I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.
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Kindle Customer
Deserves 7 stars! Quite unusual
Reviewed in India on November 23, 2020
nicandbooks
I realized I wouldn’t fully be me until I also had Julia’s heart.
Reviewed in Australia on November 11, 2023