I can tell him that “he’s crazy.”Two words. And, he’ll never speak of it again. One lie. That’s all it will take.I spent twenty years hiding my crush on Isaac Adams. Not a single person knew – not my family, not my friends, and certainly not Isaac. …Well, he didn’t. Until I just blurted it out thirty seconds ago. Now it’s out there. Lingering in the air between us. And I have a choice to make. I … in the air between us.
And I have a choice to make.
I can tell Isaac that he’s “crazy” to think there’s something more than just friendship between us – the convenient escape plan he just handed me on a silver platter.
…Or, I can put it all on the line, risk everything, and tell him that for me, it’s always been more.
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Dee really knows how to write romance. This is the second novel of hers I’ve had the joy of reading and it won’t be the last. This book was lighthearted, making me laugh and smile throughout. She creates characters you want to root for that are realistic. This story was unique and fun, I genuinely enjoyed reading Zoe and Issac’s story come to life. It ended perfectly giving me a happy ending with an ending true to them. I loved this book.
“It’s a cliché. A story as old as time, told over and over again. I am the girl that fell for her brother’s best friend.”
According To Plan is my favorite book by Dee Legasse yet! Once I started reading it I just could not put it down. I am adding this straight to my favorites of 2020 list! Everything about this story made my heart feel warm and tingly. It blended romance, family, and love seamlessly. I’m a sucker for brothers bestfriend reads and this one was no different. The author pulled out all the stops adding a little friends to lovers, childhood best friends into the mix too. And let’s not forget art, tacos and comics. This book truly was a breath of fresh air with its unique, quirky aspects. I always like when books stand out and this one truly does. Zoe and Isaac are not your run of the mill hero and heroine. I simply could not get enough of these characters and their feel good down home vibe. They are easy going with even better banter. I definitely pulled for these two from the start. I’m almost sad their story is over. I could have read so many more heartfelt adorable pages from these two! I hope maybe this won’t be the last we see of these characters. I wouldn’t mind having a little D*mn it Charlie action. *wink*wink*
“How had I missed this incredible woman in front of me, right under my nose, for twenty years?”
Zoe is hands down one of my new favorite heroines. I don’t think I could find any fault with her if I tried. I think she will always hold a special place in my heart. She was so easy to relate to and I simply adored her. I could easily see myself befriending her! It was like experiencing myself in a character. I admired Zoe’s deep sense of family. And that she was the life of the party this book. Her quirky, fun attitude always kept me on my toes. And any women with a love for margaritas and tacos gets extra points in my book.
“I guess it’s true what they say, not all heroes wear capes.”
Isaac is seriously the most charming and perfect book boyfriend. He made you adore last thing about him. I lost count how many times he made me completely melt in a puddle of swoons. Isaac may have been a touch nerdy but he was never anything less then a true gentleman. I have never seen a more passionate and devoted hero. When he loved, he loved. And I admired that about his character. I’m a sucker for a man who wears his heart on his sleeve, and Clark Kent glasses.
“I’ve never seen him look at me like this. Like I was also the only person in this room he could see.”
*5 STARS*
Well earned for this out of the box feel good romance. It was everuthing I didn’t know I needed right now. Y’all, I can not recommend reading this book enough.
I fell instantly for this book. It was one of the of the books I could just relate to, every single world I could relate too. It was a perfect mixture of sassy and sweet with a little of they need some sense slapped into them that melded so well together.
Zoe, she is a free-spirited soul, one who I could easily be friends with and one who when you read this you are just rooting for her the entire time and Isaac, a wandering soul who you wish you could whisper in his ears the entire book, like listen to me! I just fell so much for everything in this book, with Zoe and her creative flare, with Isaac and his headstrong heart, with Charlie and all things brotherly.
Dee just really found the perfection combination with a fiery redhead and a boy who glasses and love comic books.
This book was entertaining with charters that you just couldn’t get enough of. This is my first book by the author and fell in love with her writing style and these main characters. I found myself so into the writing I was yelling “damnit Charlie” along with the characters. This book had the right amount of fun banter and emotions took keep you interested and wanting more. If you are looking for a fun, light read this is the perfect book for you.
*4 Stars*
ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.
Dee has come out with yet another fabulous book. For a relatively new author, she’s knocking it out the park each time. I know that I’m never going to be let down when I have a book of Dee’s to read.
According to plan was fun, very easy to read, and had some great characters. I sped through this book in one sitting. I’ve always loved the best friends little sister/brothers best friend trope, and this was no different.
The only reason I rated this 4 stars instead of 5, was that at some points the story did feel a little too fast/rushed. Everything else was fabulous.
If you’re looking for a fun and easy, lighthearted read, this is it. Definitely recommend, and look forward to more from Dee in the future!
Isaac had a difficult start in life but finally found his stride when he finally got to go live with his grandmother. Little did he know that the little girl next door would become so much to him.
Zoe has harbored a secret, well not so secret to everyone but Isaac, for years. Now, that him and her brother have come to her rescue and given her a place to live she’s determined to keep the secret but it seems that plan isn’t going to work.
Together they stage a relationship to help navigate some events but what happens when the plan turns into something more? Can these two figure out a way to have their happily ever after or will the plan be a bust?
Holy wow! Yep. That’s how I describe this awesome new read from Lagasse. She’s brilliant! I have loved her previous books, falling in love with her writing style and characters instantly. She creates stories that are filled with spark-flying passion, amazingly created plot lines, and characters chiseled perfectly yet filled with flaws.
I loved the brother’s best friend trope. It’s one of my favorites to read about. They have the angst, the forbidden feelings, the taboo feel. Reading Lagasse’s ATP had that. But it had so much more. She added the sass and quirk of a lovable heroine with Zoe. She added the hot, sexy Hero in Isaac. She added laugh out loud moments and sizzling, hot moments. It was one hell of a ride for me and I loved every second of it!
If you’ve never read a Lagasse novel, you need to grab this one up. She will have you wanting more in no time flat! Falling in love with Isaac….well, let’s just say I knew just what Zoe was feeling all those years ago and I felt it through the whole book. Don’t miss out on this fabtastic novel! It’s worth all your time to read it. But be warned. You’ll want more instantly, it’s just THAT good!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Author and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
Dee Lagasse
Oh my heart!! I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it through this book. So much sweetness, heartbreak, angst, ugh…all the feels!! For a relatively short book this story was absolute perfection. I fell in love with Zoe and Issac from the first chapter and even fell for their family and friends. I certainly hope this is a series and we will get to continue to follow this group of characters in Lupine Cove and beyond.