A Guide To Being Just Friends
A Guide To Being Just Friends by Sophie Sullivan
I love friends to lover’s troupes. Let me tell you that this one did not miss. Wes and Hailey's characters are so well written, and the development was well done as well. I’m sure this is probably the reason why I liked the book as much as I did. I had no idea at the time when I requested this from NetGalley, that this was the third book of a series.
This story follows Wes Jansen and a new shop owner Hailey Sharp. Hailey is starting to open her new shop, and it’s been challenging to say the least. Wes and Hailey have a cute moment in a coffee shop after a misidentification by Wes. They both thought this was a once encountered moment, but they run into each other again after Hailey's company is hired to provide salads for a meeting that Wes is at. Things progress and their friendship grows, neither wanting more due to experiences from past relationships. Hailey and Wes together, and their relationship...when they got there because this was a slow burn...but very cute. It was refreshing that, for the most part, they had a functional line of communication and were able to see from each other's points of view. Hailey with her strong independent mind set and Wes with only wanting to help Hailey succeed and protect her. I enjoyed Hailey and Wes’s characters and was rooting for them, but I am always a sucker for the independent woman and protective/supportive male relationship!
After my enjoyable experience with this one, I am planning on picking up the other two books. Although I hadn't read the first two books, it was completely fine. This book stands strong on its own and does a great job incorporating the previous characters into the narrative. You have time to read the first two books in the prior this one being released!! (Jansen Brothers Series)
Book #1 Ten Rules For Faking It (2020), #2 How To Love Your Neighbor (2022), #3 A Guide To Being Just Friends (Jan. 17, 2023)
