Title: Just For The Plot
Author: Meghan Quinn
ISBN:9781464237843
Publisher: Bloom Books
Pages: 512
Source: Review copy from Jonathan Ball Publishers
They’re just friends.
At least, that’s what she thinks. Him? He has other plans.
Bennett Brinkman is San Francisco baseball’s golden boy―focused, disciplined, and very bad at ignoring the one woman he shouldn’t want. Falling for his sister’s best friend was inevitable, even though she’s always seen him as safe, familiar, and firmly off-limits.
Bower knows exactly why wanting Bennett is a terrible idea. She’s fiercely loyal to her best friend and well aware that crossing this particular line could blow everything up. But when she moves into Bennett’s apartment building, that “just friends” boundary begins to blur in the most tempting ways.
The banter comes fast.
The sparks come faster.
And pretending it’s “no big deal” is getting ridiculous.
As feelings get messier and attraction turns undeniable, Bennett and Bower must decide if risking their family ties is worth chasing the love that’s been in front of them all along.
Official Summary
Okay, so I have very mixed feelings about this book. It’s not necessarily a bad book, but I honestly just did not like Bower. Like girl, why are you in your thirties acting like a 16-year-old? I really hate when books do this thing where the male main character is made out to be this perfect, lovable man, while the female main character is just annoying, immature and makes questionable decisions every five seconds.
Another thing I just could not get past was the age gap. I know it’s not the biggest age gap ever, but the fact that she met him when he was SIXTEEN is just weird to me. Every time I managed to forget about it, the book would bring it up again, and I would be right back to feeling uncomfortable. I just don’t understand why it needed to be mentioned so many times.
I realised about halfway through that this was actually the second book in the series. However, it can be read as a standalone since the books are only interconnected by characters and not plot.
There were definitely some characters I found interesting though, especially Asher. I would actually love to read his book if he gets one because he was a funny character. I also wasn’t the biggest fan of how often the book referenced romance genres and almost tried to break the fourth wall. It just felt a little forced and unnecessary at times.
Overall, this wasn’t really the couple for me, and I didn’t particularly enjoy their story. BUT I’m not completely giving up on the series. There are other characters I’d like to get to know, so I’ll probably be giving the other books a chance. Hopefully the next couple is more my vibe!
Also by Meghan Quinn
JUST FOR THE CAMERAS
They’re faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real?
Graydon St. John doesn’t do drama―or public appearances. The brooding defensive end for the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league-wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he’s suddenly face-to-face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight.
Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they’re hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they’ve been paired for the zoo’s new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling.
The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real.
But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off-script threaten everything Maple’s worked for, Graydon must decide if he’s willing to fight for love―or let it slip away to protect her.
About The Author
Author Bio from the Author’s Site
When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn’t take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn’t until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven’t turned back since.
You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation.
I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.
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