New Release with ARC Review: Asking for a Friend (Boyfriend Material, #1) by Lauren Blakely

ASKING FOR A FRIEND by Lauren Blakley

Released – December 16th

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Blurb

I was only trying to help a friend. I swear. I was legit asking for a friend who was finally ready to date again.

I knew what she wanted in a man — smart, funny, ambitious, well-read (no, the sports section doesn’t count), and plays a wicked game of badminton.

So I did what any good friend would do. Posted it for her. It seemed like a good idea at the time — I’d weed through the candidates, and bring her my top picks.

But then he responded.

Is it wrong to date the guy I screened for my bestie? Not asking for a friend.

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Review

5 “hot tamale” stars!

Asking for a Friend is a hilarious, sweet, and ultra swoony workplace romance with a twist. It’s the perfect combination of naughty and nice, and delivers a smile-inducing rom com I couldn’t put down!

Amy is a junior editor at Bailey and Brooks Publishing and books are her life. She puts her all into her job and isn’t looking for love but it doesn’t stop her from noticing her new coworker.

Linc moved to NYC from Los Angeles to work for Bailey and Brooks. He is focused on his job and is glad to finally move on from a workplace romance gone bad. He refuses to enter a relationship with a coworker again, even if he has an immediate and wild attraction to Amy.

Amy and Linc click from the start but they are bound to be just friends because an office romance isn’t in the cards for them. Or is it?

With characters I couldn’t help but fall for and a storyline that was entertaining and so much fun, I thoroughly enjoyed Asking for a Friend. Amy is awesome. Her love of reading made me happy and I loved how relatable she was. Linc is the sweetest guy. He supports Amy completely and his compliments are real. Everything that comes out of his mouth is swoon worthy, and I fell fast for him.

It is refreshing to see a hero and heroine have tons in common and get along from the get go while still being believable and true to their characters. Every interaction between Amy and Linc is adorable and their story is perfectly crafted. There is very little angst and no stupidity as Amy and Linc figure out whether or not they can fit into each other’s lives and plans permanently. There is flirtatious banter and fantastic text messages that lead to laugh-out-loud comedy, and sizzling chemistry that brings on the smoking hot sexy times. The wonderful and believable friendship they form provides a solid foundation for a long lasting relationship, and I loved watching them fall.

We go from hot, fevered, pent-up lust to something else.
Something more.
I know I’m in this deeper than I thought.
I’m sinking under, and I don’t want to come up for air.

I adore Linc and Amy’s friends and family, and their roles in the story. I can’t wait to get more of them in the next books. Amy’s pitch for Sex and Other Shiny Objects is fantastic and I am excited for Peyton and Tristan’s story.

Overall, Asking for a Friend is a delightful, feel good read. It’s the first book in the Boyfriend Material series and a total hit, and I can’t wait for more!

*ARC generously provided by the author and Candi Kane PR*

Excerpt

“No. I was just getting the lowdown on office allergies.” He moves closer, leaning against the bar, looking like a tall drink of man. I break out my mental yardstick. Yup, I’m betting he’s over six feet. I’m going with six foot one. Which might even push him to a fifteen on the goes-to-ten babe-o-meter.

“So you’re on drinks detail,” I say, trying to sound all cool and casual, like I’m not busy sizing him up.

Not consumed with checking out his arms.
Not occupied admiring his blue eyes.
Not tied up enjoying his smile.

He points his thumb at his sternum. “New guy. That means I fetch all the drinks and buy them too. And you? What put you on errand duty?”

“I made my friend snort her drink out her nose.”

He looks impressed. “You officially have the best reason for being on drink detail.”

I preen, enjoying his praise. “Why, thank you. I was hoping to win that contest.”

“What was the snort-inducing remark, may I ask?”

Flashing back, I recall the culprit—my “you need V-time” comment to Peyton—but that’s too personal to share. I give him another one. “I referred to her ex-fiancé by his proper name.”

Clark Kent gives me a curious look. “Is his proper name amusing?”

“Of course. It’s Richard Cranium,” I say, and I wait. Will he pass the test?

Boyfriend Material

Asking for a Friend (#1) – (Amy & Linc)
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Sex and Other Shiny Objects (#2) – (Peyton & Tristan)
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The One Night Stand-In (#3) – (Lola & Lucus)
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Overnight Service (#4) – (Haven & Josh)
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Your French Kisses (#4) – (Reid & Marley)
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About the Author

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sweet, sexy and witty. She also writes red-hot love stories for her Lauren Blakely After Dark line.