I need to begin by explaining that I have not read the other Cane books ( A Not So Meet Cute and So Not Meant To Be). I don’t feel like I missed out on anything by reading this one first- it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone novel. That said, characters from both books do play a large part in this book and I ended up falling in love with them. I have already started Huxley’s story and will be reading JP’s as well.
Now then, let’s get started. I loved the friendship between these two, even if it blurred a lot of lines (you let her sleep in your bed in the past and didn’t realize you loved her?). The story of their meeting at the Secret Scrabble Society, with her just being brutal and him taking it with a smile is hilarious. I love Breaker for the fact that, even though he liked her, the second she said she wanted a friend he decided that that was what he’d be. For ten years. To the point that he thought he had given up those feelings. Seriously, I can’t even imagine. Their taco dates, Password marathons and game nights were adorably charming. I loved their interactions.
I also loved that once he finally figured out his feelings, he was still going to let her be with whoever she wanted; was going to be whatever she wanted. The fact that he was still her best man, picking dresses and cakes by her side and shielding her from Brian’s mother was the sweetest thing. Getting advice from his brothers (and some help from the absolute best hype-men ever), he went about trying to show her that they could have everything. Their friendship, the things they enjoyed, didn’t necessarily have to change… just evolve. Tacos might lead to sex now.
This was a fun, fast read that I didn’t want to put down. Even though it was well over 400 pages it felt short. I wanted more. Now, when the relationship evolved there were long, explicit sex scenes (level six spice), but there was still a good story. I feel like sometimes when the main characters discover their feelings the plot takes second place… I can honestly say that I didn’t find that to be true here. Add to that, the eARC I recieved has black and white sketches! (Most are extremely tame.) Now I want that for all the books. Weirdly, the eBook currently on Kindle Unlimited doesn’t have these. I don’t know if it’s because this was a different publisher, if there will be a new eBook edition, or if this will be in the new edition of the paperback… or if it will be there at all. If it isn’t, I think I am going to miss it.
For me, this is a five star book.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 5 out of 5.
As far as adult content goes, there is language, drinking, sexual content, and bullying. This one is definitely geared towards adults.
I was lucky enough to receive an eARC of this book courtesy of Netgalley and Sourcebooks in exchange for an honest review. My thanks.
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The perfect conclusion to the Cane Bros!
Meghan Quinn does it again! Unfortunately, I haven't been loving her latest releases... I LOVED A Not So Meet Cute, and sadly didn't love So Not Meant to Be as much (Kelsey was annoying and JP deserved better), but I felt like this series ended on a high note with Breaker and Lia.A friends-to-lovers story about two people who have been friends since college, who bonded over nerdiness and games, who were there for each other when they really needed a friend. That desire to comfort each other through difficult times left them both in the friend zone.As you read, you get the sense that neither Breaker nor Lia ever thought about taking it to the next step... until Lia gets engaged to a man she doesn't even fully love (she doesn't even want to tell Breaker she's engaged and she hates her ring and the groom's mother is insane.... RED FLAGS ALL AROUND). Even though Breaker and Lia never saw their relationship as more, everyone else in their life sees it - their chemistry, their bond, and how they rely on the other in a way someone might rely on their partner. These two were partners even before the MQ spicy spice entered their relationship.Things I loved: MQ spicy spice, the humor, the pop culture references (like Wonder Years), the two best friends playing whatever the latest game is together (it's their thing), getting to see the other main characters from this series as their relationships have blossomed and developed, Lia's bravery, watching Breaker truly pursue Lia with intention, the whole man-of-honor plot line and the outrageous mother-of-the-groom, text messages! Gosh, I'm a sucker for text messages! :)Things I didn't love: THEY WERE ONLY FRIENDS, STRICTLY, FOR NEARLY 70% OF THE BOOK (and therefore, I didn't really feel like Lia had feelings behind the walls she erected to keep her and Breaker AS JUST FRIENDS ONLY - I just never felt like she had FEELINGS for Breaker that scared her until he started to make moves on her? Maybe I'm alone in this feeling, but maybe not?), the humor sometimes just goes a little bit too far, Kelsey being annoying again...Featured here are both editions of this book. I love that Meghan has started producing illustrated editions of these books! Some of the illustrations are NSFW, and some are just downright sweet. I love to be able to visualize both situations!
