3 Stars
Denise's books - I have enjoyed several but sometimes they don't always work out for me either. More Than Friends has the set up of a cozy, small‑town best‑friends‑to‑lovers romance with wild ponies, a loyal firefighter hero, and a mother‑with‑a‑mysterious‑boyfriend subplot. And while I enjoyed the setting and the heart behind it, I struggled to fully connect with the romance and characters this time.
Jenna and Tyson’s lifelong friendship turned romance was just something I didn't connect with but I think it could be a good option for my friends who like clean romance. I didn't love the third act breakup in this one and some of the romantic parts came across as awkward or slightly cringe rather than swoony, which made it harder to root for them as a couple. (ex: "their lips mated in a sensuous dance" lol)
The side mystery involving Jenna’s mom’s new boyfriend adds to the book and I liked how that ended up, she realized what she needed to.
Overall, while it wasn't a favorite, I think many would enjoy. The narration by Kim Churchill is always great!
Content: Romance is clean with kisses only, just some more odd statements as mentioned above about lips mating and being like magnets haha.
Thank you to the publisher for a complimentary e-book and audiobook to read for review. All thoughts are my own.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4t3Ra4Q Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9781400348732_more-than-friends
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