Advice from my Future Self: Don’t Ask Your Best Guy Friend to Give you Nookie Lessons.Oops. Too late. I already begged my rock star BFF to give me lessons in seduction. And sweet, strong, always-has-my-back Shep already let me down easy, proving I have zero game, even with people who profess to care about me.Now, I’ll never live down my embarrassment or figure out why I’m a failure with the … opposite sex.Or so I assume…until Shep changes his mind, agreeing to three weeks of red hot study buddy time before he goes on tour and we part ways as friends. Shep swears he can’t give me what I need in a real relationship, but the more time we spend together, the more certain I am he’s the only one who can. And I’m going to pull out all the stops to convince my uber-protective tutor that I can handle anything life—or love—throws our way.Keywords: friends with benefits, rock star series, rock star romance, rockstar romance, laugh out loud, Vegas Romance, friends to lovers, billionaire, series, romantic comedy series, comedy, comedy series, funny romance, laugh romance, modern romance, urban romance, wealthy, USA today bestselling author, city romance, smart romance, something funny to read, lighthearted romance, light romance, hot romance, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, free ebook, funny romance, rom com, hilarious, romance series, romance series, romance books, beach reads, new adult, college, funny, female, stories, sensual, sensual romance, alpha male, dominant male, hot guy, racy, , sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, wealthy hero, wealthy heroes, sassy, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, Lili Valente, L. Valente, books I’m super excited for you to read.
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You had me at nookie with the rock star boyfriend! So much to love in this adorable rom-com from Lili Valente!
I loved Bridget, she is quirky, you have to be to follow a dream plan you get from Sir Isaac Newton. She also lacks confidence in herself. That’s where Shep steps in to help her as a study buddy and he manages to help her learn ALOT while being caring and gentlemanly. Their chemistry is electric.
The characters have depth and there seems to be subtle hints regarding the characters in the next book in the series. There are some hilarious moments in their story and a twist or two to give their journey some bumps.
I really enjoyed this book, which is book 2 in a series but is a standalone romance. In this story, Bridget is best friends with Shep and wants her to teach her to be desirable. I have to admit that I’ve read other books by Lili Valente with this story line so I was a little apprehensive. But I really liked the bit of a spin she put in it and there was a little suspense associated with the story. Not angsty at all and since we know a HEA is guaranteed, it was just a fun way to bring the story to another direction. I really enjoyed that part.
Can’t wait for the next book in the series and I’m clicking borrow (From KU) now!
Shep and Bridget and their friends to lovers romance is so good. The chemistry between them is undeniable. I loved their heat and the sweet way that Shep loves Bridget. I really liked this book and can’t wait for the next one in the series.
This is a cute friends to lovers romance. Bridget is painfully shy and inexperienced. After a pot falls on her head, knocking her out, she has a dream/hallucination where she realizes that she needs to come up with an experiment to help her with men. She comes up with her “Bang-Theory” and enlists her Rockstar BFF Shep. Shep says no initially, but of course relents. This was a cute book overall, but I felt like the love story was cut short because of the stalker sub-plot. If you like light RomComs, you will enjoy this book.
Bang Theory by Lili Valente is a contemporary, friends-to-lovers, suspenseful romantic comedy told in first person, dual POV. It is the second book in The Bangover series and can be read as a standalone. It tells the love story between B&B manager, Bridget, and rock star, Shep, who we met in book one.
Bridget is inexperienced in relationships but thinks she may have figured out the key to success – a scientific formula that she calls bang theory. And who better to experiment with than her hot, best friend, Shep? When she approaches him, Shep initially turns her down, but quickly changes his mind when he realizes that Bridget is determined to test her theories with or without him.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was sweet, sexy, humorous, and so much fun! The mystery/suspense element kept me turning the pages, and I read this in one sitting.
Still quirky, but such a cute couple!
I loved Shep and Bridget together. They go from friends to lovers even though Shepherd fights against it with all his might. That alone made me chuckle!!
The chemistry between these two – holy moly!! “If the chemistry stays this hot, the two of you are going to end up banging like bunnies. Or something worse than bunnies…” The rest is just the type of analogy I’d expect from the lovely Lili Valente!
“I’m helping Bridget with her Bang Theory because I want to bang Bridget, pure and simple.” Indeed.
These two are adorable together and then things take a dramatic turn, but in the end – it’s a fun, enjoyable romance and humorous series.
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.
Sweet story, great characters, lots of laughs, some drama and some stranger danger drama
Another stellar tale from Lili Valente, who makes friends-to-lovers come to life in this swoon-worthy rom-com.
Shep isn’t ready to settle down. Hello – he’s a rock star with commitment issues. But Bridget feels she needs to up her sex appeal, and she turns to him for help. At first he turns her down, but then the idea of anyone else giving her those tips makes his blood boil, so being the good friend that he is, he decides to help her out until the band goes out on tour again.
Little does poor Shep know that Bridget will have him questioning just why commitment isn’t for him, and thinking it’s time to make some changes. However, we all know the road to happily ever after is not without a speed bump, and luckily Bridget is there to have Shep in his time of need.
A great read from Lili Valente, which is exactly what I expect from her.
I just love a Lili Valente book and Bang Theory is another reason why! Friends to lovers with some benefits, and throw in a rock star with commitment issues? And because it’s Lili Valente means it’s LOL funny. Oh yeah. This is my catnip!
Who doesn’t love a rock star romance?!
I’m a total sucker for best friends to friends-with-benefits, and this one from romcom queen Lili Valente is made of win!
Bang Theory by Lili Valente is a wonderful friends to lovers romance set in the same world as Friends with Bang-ifits and the The Bangover. Focusing on Bridget and Shep and their friendship, the kiss they try to forget and hide from Bridget’s sister Kirby, and the newfound sexual tension that is simmering in a pressure cooker and is ready to explode. The world-building, the secondary characters, the completely off-the-wall antagonist – it’s everything I have come to expect and absolutely enjoy in a book from one of my favorite authors. Shep and Bridget’s story is adorable, heart-warming and crazy enough to make it perfect! Enjoy!
Lili Valente knows how to bring the steam and the laughs!
Lili Valente’s got a new page-turner out! You know it’s going to be hot!
Excited to read this new rom-com from Lili Valente!
Bang Theory was a BIG BANG alright. Lili Valente never stops amazing me with her creativity in storylines and characters. Shep and Bridget have been best of friends forever. It is the type of friendship you find once in a lifetime. It is also the type of friendship that can turn into so much more if explored. Bridget is done being the predictable, boring girl. She wants her love life to be exciting and unpredictable. She wants to set her sheets on fire and the man sharing them set on fire too. So when her crazy BANG THEORY comes to life after her minor head injury, who better to help test out this theory than her best bud Shep. At first Shep fights the idea of being Bridget’s lab partner, but the harder she pushes the harder it is to resist her. One kiss leads to another and before you know it Shep is heading straight into the arms of Bridget. One night of passion changes it all for them. Just when Bridget and Shep are ready to take it to the next step, the crazy stalker stops it all. The next thing you know poor Shep is gone and Bridget is on a warpath to find her man. Obstacles try to get in Bridget’s way, but no one can stop her once her mind is set. An odd exchange with someone Bridget knows leads her into the direction of where Shep is. Can Bridget get to Shep before it is too late?
I am a die hard fan of friends to lovers stories. Who knows you better than your best friend? The one person that knows the good and the bad and is still with you till the end. Shep and Bridget are perfect for each other. Shep is this big hunk of a man that is loyal, sweet, thoughtful and loving. Bridget is sweet, kind, giving and so witty. The sparks between them was HOT and the passion they shared was so intense I could feel it jumping out of my kindle as I read. WOW what a story! Loved, Loved, Loved.
I can’t stop smiling… I just can’t…
I’m always happy to pick up a Lili Valente read because I know it will be funny and steamy while tugging at my heart. Bang Theory lived up to that and more…
Bridget and Shep was a friends to lover story with all the passion and angst you can dream of! I started smiling at the first pages and never stopped as these two found their way through a veritable minefield of hilarious scenes, passionate encounters and unforgettable love… They were sweet and swoony (a rock star after all!) and truly made for each other…
I turned the last page and found myself right back at the beginning, wanting to enjoy it all over again! I think I will…
*I happily reviewed this story*
Bang Theory was a BIG BANG alright. Lili Valente never stops amazing me with her creativity in storylines and characters. Shep and Bridget have been best of friends forever. It is the type of friendship you find once in a lifetime. It is also the type of friendship that can turn into so much more if explored. Bridget is done being the predictable, boring girl. She wants her love life to be exciting and unpredictable. She wants to set her sheets on fire and the man sharing them set on fire too. So when her crazy BANG THEORY comes to life after her minor head injury, who better to help test out this theory than her best bud Shep. At first Shep fights the idea of being Bridget’s lab partner, but the harder she pushes the harder it is to resist her. One kiss leads to another and before you know it Shep is heading straight into the arms of Bridget. One night of passion changes it all for them. Just when Bridget and Shep are ready to take it to the next step, the crazy stalker stops it all. The next thing you know poor Shep is gone and Bridget is on a warpath to find her man. Obstacles try to get in Bridget’s way, but no one can stop her once her mind is set. An odd exchange with someone Bridget knows leads her into the direction of where Shep is. Can Bridget get to Shep before it is too late?
I am a die hard fan of friends to lovers stories. Who knows you better than your best friend? The one person that knows the good and the bad and is still with you till the end. Shep and Bridget are perfect for each other. Shep is this big hunk of a man that is loyal, sweet, thoughtful and loving. Bridget is sweet, kind, giving and so witty. The sparks between them was HOT and the passion they shared was so intense I could feel it jumping out of my kindle as I read. WOW what a story! Loved, Loved, Loved.
I can’t recommend a book by Lili Valente enough. I always know going to in to plan a whole day of reading because I won’t want to put it down. This book is definitely one of those. I was instantly lost in this book. I was laughing right from the beginning. That’s one of things I look forward to for a book by Valente, the humor. I love a good friends to lovers romance so this one is right up my alley. I loved Shep. He’s so in love with Bridget and would do anything for her, but he’s been keeping that info to himself. When she comes asking for help to find her sexy side it’s going to test her restraint because being that close to her is going to push him to his limits. This is a must read!