Let me just say — none of this was supposed to happen. I didn’t expect the letter to go viral. I didn’t think anyone would figure out who Dear Sexy Ex was. And I especially never thought he would find out about it. Yeah, bit of a miscalculation there.But see, I need the money to fund my brand new venture. And Dear Sexy Ex, well, it turns out he needs me to save his business. By becoming his fake … business.
By becoming his fake fiancée.
Yup, that’s the pickle I find myself in — pretending to be madly in love with the charming, brilliant, and utterly infuriating man known as Dear Sexy Ex.
Only, it’s not an act. And he can never know.
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is a standalone romance you can escape into! The other standalone romances in The Guys Who Got Away series include The What If Guy and Thanks For Last Night!
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Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend was an entertaining read. It was filled with humor, sweetness, steaminess, and just overall fun. Summer and Oliver are the best of friends and they call on each other whenever they needed it. And now it seems that they are both in need and this is where the fun ensues. I loved Summer and Oliver’s interactions. They had great banter and they were just so comfortable around each other. These two were so perfect for each other. I enjoyed watching their relationship as it bounces around and seeing their feelings becoming exposed. I also loved the friend group. It definitely brought a lot of humor and I am excited to see more of them in upcoming books. Overall, this was a gratifying story that I highly enjoyed.
I LOVE THIS BOOK! Lauren Blakely is the Queen of Rom-Coms! I adore this sweet and sexy fake fiancé/friends-to-lovers story so much! Oliver and Summer’s story was amazing! I loved everything about it! Five Huge Stars!!
Anything Lauren Blakely writes is a must read! But i think her books get better with each one.
Lets start with Oliver and Summers chemistry is off the charts! They are sexy, funny and brilliant together! It started off as something fake but did not take them long to realize how real it truly was. I am so happy their “issues/ not knowing what the other wants” moment did not drag on. Within moments they both realized what they needed to say and they said it. And who doesn’t love a British hero!
If you are looking for a best friend to lovers romance, look no further!!!
Summer and Oliver have been best friends since they were kids. As they grew older there was nothing they wouldn’t do for each other and one of those being a pretend fake boyfriend/girlfriend when they needed rescuing. So when Summer decides to write a thank you letter to a contest, they do not expect the outcome of backlash they received. And when one of Oliver’s clients threatens to drop him as their attorney, he takes matters into his own hand and tells her that Summer sent that in as a thank you and also because they recently got engaged. Neither know that the outcome of their little ruse will change their prospective of one another and their true feelings.
This book was such a great read and definitely see myself reading it again.
If anyone has ever read any of my reviews, you know how much I love the fake boyfriend/fake marriage genre so Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend was right up my alley and it certainly checked every box for me. Who couldn’t fall for Oliver’s sweet and sexy personality? Summer is feisty and cheeky in the best way possible and their chemistry together is palpable. This was more than a fake fiancee’/ friends to lovers/second chance rom-com. The secondary storyline involving fitness for seniors is something that’s close to my heart so I was pleasantly surprised and happy to see that Lauren devoted her time to this cause in this book. I laughed and smiled and completely immersed myself in this story! Another winner by Lauren Blakely.
The title alone drew me to this story along with Lauren Blakely being the author. I knew it would give me an amazing escape.
Oliver and Summer have been friends for many years. Melded relationships along with a circumstance that cemented their connection and friendship has forged a solid, unyielding friendship. They’ve always had each other’s back. And maybe a bit of the feels but they never crossed that line. But when a letter that was meant with affection goes viral and is interpreted in all the wrong ways, Oliver feels the backlash. In an effort to amend her unintentional faux pas, Summer agrees to a pretend situation with Oliver. And as usual, Blakely has our H/h obliterating all lines and falling head over heals in love.
Add in that Oliver is this sexy, smart, and funny Brit and well, he definitely is not an ex but a keeper.
My heart is so happy right now! This friends-to-lovers story is so sweet, and hot, and beautiful.
Oliver and Summer have been best friends since high school. They’ve been there for one another for everything, good and bad. When Oliver needs Summer to pretend to be his fiancée, she willingly agrees. Maybe being in such close proximity isn’t as easy as they thought. And maybe they don’t know as much as they thought about each other. I loved that even though they’ve been friends for so many years, this ruse has enabled them to discover more, and those new finds introduce feelings…something that wasn’t supposed to happen.
Shane and Andi do such a wonderful job bringing this Lauren Blakely book to life! I love the banter between Oliver and Summer. In addition to being best friends and buddies, there’s an innocent flirty chemistry between the two. Each finds the other attractive, but they aren’t willing to mess up their friendship by acting on their attraction. Friendship is more important. Which is what makes their getting together that much better. When they discover the heat between them, fighting it is futile.
The supporting cast is wonderful, as always. There are a few surprises, and I won’t spoil them for you. But they are heart-stopping and delightful.
This is the first book in The Guys Who Got Away series, and I can’t wait for Logan’s story, and the much-anticipated story from Fitzgerald, hot hockey player not looking for love.
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is yet another wonderful friends to more story from Lauren Blakely. With whip-smart characters in Oliver and Summer, I loved how these two besties were there for the other no matter what. Sharing a loss that has clearly shaped Oliver’s outlook with respect to relationships, their affection is evident with each text message, each meeting they have whether it’s business or just to hang out as they bump each other’s shoulders when they are trading witty and friendly barbs. They are extremely likable, a wonderful trait with all of Blakely’s couples and even knowing that their HEA was inevitable, it’s the way their journey takes flight that always makes me more curious with each turn of the page.
The ruse that Oliver and Summer concoct to help hold onto an important client lays the groundwork for these two realizing what has been in front of them the entire time. And even though Summer may have harbored some deeply-held feelings of love for her best friend, she knows when not to rock the boat and when it’s necessary, even when it might be by accident…something you’ll chuckle about in a later chapter.
With the familiar backdrop of NYC, there are wonderful visits to familiar sites and the requisite choice of incredible eats that always make me hungry as I enjoy these gloriously vivid descriptions. A truly charming and sexy kind of love affair with an added bit of bittersweet that actually had me tearing up a time or two, Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is extremely enjoyable and a great way to escape the real world for a few hours.
4 beautiful stars!
This is book one in The Guys Who Got Away and what a fantastic start to a new series, if this book is anything to go by Ms Blakely will certainly have a hit on her her hands. If you are looking for an entertaining, steamy, fun read look no further, this is the book to pick up.
Oliver and Summer have been best friends since childhood, they have a lot of fun together, they understand each other and they get on really well but what will happen if they cross that invisible line, what will happen if the friends become lovers ……..
This is a book with adorable characters, Summer is a strong, sassy independent woman who never really thought she needed a man and Oliver is a swoon worthy irresistible guy who I’m sure will steal your heart. I loved both of these guys but when they get together their banter and witty comments take this book to another level. This book is about learning to trust, it’s about friendship but most importantly it’s about being with your soul mate.One of the best romantic comedies of 2020 and I can’t wait for the next in the series. I loved everything about this book and all that’s left for me is to listen to the audio because I’m sure like the book it’s going to be one hot steamy laugh out loud listen
I loved Oliver and Summer’s funny, sweet & steamy, friends to lovers romance! They have been best friends since they were young adults, always having each other’s back. Summer wants to open her own business to help seniors, but needs the funds to do it. When a letter she wrote to enter a contest goes viral, Oliver knows she was talking about him. Since he needed to look more responsible for a client, they both agreed to help each other by having a fake relationship. The problem is, they have both had more than friendly feelings for each other, but were afraid to lose the best part of their life if they didn’t work as a couple. But when you click so perfectly and your chemistry is that electric, how can they not ignite when they have to be more physical in public? Oliver is a sexy British lawyer who is funny, and sweet, and Summer is quirky, kind and giving. They make such a perfect pair as they explore the best dating spots in New York, having fun, awkward mishaps, and lots of sizzling passion! This is such a wonderfully romantic and swoony story. I loved the dates they went on, their fun banter and their fiery chemistry was so palpable it took my breath away. We also got to know Summer’s twin brother Logan, and their friend Fitz, and I can’t wait for both those stories next. There is so much to love about this fun, witty, and sexy romance and I absolutely loved every moment of it!
Great read, as usual – what else do you expect from Lauren Blakely?
As usually, Lauren Blakely not only gives us two stellar leading characters that you absolutely adore and root for, but she gives us a supporting cast that makes you wish they were really, and they were your friends. Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is the start of a new series, and it’s a trope-a-pulozza – there’s some friends-to-lovers, some brother’s best friend, some fake relationship, and all around fun, joy, heart and heat.
Oliver and Summer have been friends since high school, and they go together like peas and carrots. They know each other so well, that just about the only thing they don’t know is each other in the physically-intimate sense. When Summer’s writing lands her in hot water, Ollie comes to the rescue to help them get out of their sticky situation.
This novel definitely lives up to the exceedingly high Lauren Blakely standards. Witty banter and wicked humor, an evident deep and lasting bond between the main characters, amazing friendships that feel real – it has it all. And you’re hard pressed to find an author that writes more authentic-feeling friends-to-lovers novels.
Proving once again that best friends make the best lovers!
Oliver and Summer have been friends forever, so despite their private longings for more, neither wants to risk the friendship for a relationship that might crash and burn. Filled with snappy dialogue and insightful musings, this romance starts out as you’d expect.
It doesn’t really take off until Summer enters a contest with an essay about the “fill in as each other’s pretend date” part of their relationship, which inadvertently threatens to affect Oliver’s job, rolling our “best friends” trope right into a full-on “fake engagement” romp.
Naturally, selling this arrangement puts these two into situations wherein they have to confront their feelings, allowing them each to explore all the possibilities and providing such a sweet build-up to acknowledging the truth that’s been staring them in the face for years.
There were a couple set-backs that didn’t really make sense (other than to redirect the plot) but they were minor. All-in-all, this is a delightful friends-to-lovers romance with a terrific HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
*** I received an advanced copy and chose to review it ***
** 100% spoiler-free review **
* 5 fabulous stars *
Best friends-to-lovers stories are my all-time favorite. I’m a sucker for them and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Not every author can nail this genre but Lauren Blakely proves once again that she’s a master when it comes to this type of story. It’s funny, sexy, romantic and oh so fun! Blakely will take you on an adventure and you’ll love every second of it!
What I loved most about Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend is how Blakely uses flashbacks to the past to help us connect with the characters in a deeper way. I felt a tremendous connection to Oliver and Summer and their shared history only strengthened it. These two are the best of friends since their teen years and their relationship is easy and fun. They’re strong, independent, sexy and fun. Oliver and Summer’s chemistry is incredible and I was rooting for them from the very start. I truly adored these two! And let’s just say that Oliver, the sexy Brit will definitely make you swoon. He’s 100% book boyfriend material!!!
Blakely made me laugh and she made me fall in love and that’s the beauty of this book! It’s fun and romantic in all the right ways. I loved all of the new characters we were introduced to and I can’t wait for their upcoming stories, especially Fitz’s!!! Dear Sexy Ex Boyfriend is a definite must read! 5 stars
I enjoyed Oliver & Summer’s book! It had so many tropes all in one…friends to lovers, brother’s friend & fake fiancé all rolled into a sweet and funny book!
Dear Sexy Ex-Boyfriend had so many classic Lauren Blakely vibes and I LOVED every single moment of this friends to lovers romance.
Summer and Oliver have been friends forever, they have been there for each other through the good and the bad times. Oliver needs Summer to pretend to be his fake fiancé, however, their feelings for each other aren’t fake, but is it worth risking their relationship for?
I loved the friendship between Summer and Oliver. They have loads of chemistry and you can feel how much they truly do care for each other. Summer is sassy and caring. Oliver is caring and hello British accent. There is so much greatness in this book and it was the perfect read that will leave you feeling good.
If you’re looking for a friends to lovers rom com this is definitely a MUST READ.
5 star Review of Dear Sexy Ex Boyfriend (The Guys Who Got Away #1) by Lauren Blakely
If you are looking for a spicy hot and steamy read then Dear Sexy Ex Boyfriend is the book for you. Lauren Blakely is off to a stellar start in her latest series as this was an entertaining read that had me riveted from the first to the last chapter.
As I have come to expect from Ms. Blakely, the story was funny with characters you cannot help but fall for and whose story you cannot help but be drawn into. The chemistry between Oliver and Summer sizzles and as their relationship goes from friends to lovers all you can do is smile.
I laughed so much with the humour and banter, these characters are just so fabulous that you want to be their friends. I really loved Summer, what a feisty, sassy, independent woman she is, whilst Oliver was totally swoon worthy. Individually these characters were awesome but paired together they take the book to the next level.
This book had me laughing and smiling throughout and is one I thoroughly enjoyed, so much that I cannot wait to listen to it on audio. A great example of romantic comedy it is a story of friendship,love, taking a leap of faith and finding your soul mate. It is Lauren Blakely at her best and is one of my favourite books from her.
This was such an adorable, sweet and fun story! From the first page to the last I was completely riveted by Summer and Oliver and their fake to real relationship journey to HEA. Although being best friends for so many years, it was easy to see that nothing was ever really fake for them. I love how they have always been there for each other. They are perfect for each other! Their chemistry is off the charts and they are so cute together! As always LB infuses just the right amount of humor and emotion into this amazing story but tosses in plenty of passion and steamy times as well. I absolutely loved it!
This is the most amazing, entertaining story!! It’s got so much witty banter, great friendships and hilarious moments and very sizzling chemistry.
Oliver and Summer have been best friends since they were really young and get along like a house on fire. These two are so good together, I often wondered if they were ever tempted to cross a line. When Summers article trends, needless to say the story becomes so enjoyable that you just want to be friends with all the characters.
Oliver seems to always say the right words, he’s honest, most of the time, loyal to a fault and incredibly charming. He’s also good looking. The complete package.
I loved that Summer was independent and had a great dream to open her own business without any help from family or friends. I also loved her sass and zest for a happy life not only for herself but those close to her!
When the online tweets get difficult to bear he cashes in on something with Summer and let’s just say you will go on an emotional roller coaster.
These two are fire!!! Can they truly see what’s in front of them?? How can they tread lightly and not sacrifice their friendship.l?
Such an incredible, lighthearted but also very fun read! Loved it so much!!
The ultimate in a friends to lovers rom com story!!! Cant wait for more of this series as its off to a roaring start!!
What an amazing friends to lovers, hot as sin story Lauren has written, you will fall in love with these characters, 5 hot stars for this one, you don’t want to miss out!
Who doesn’t love a sexy, sweet, dirty talking brit? Who also doesn’t love a fresh, funny, hot couple who fake an engagement, to save his company and his reputation since the letter she wrote thrust them both in to the spotlight, but not a favorable one for him!
Sit back, relax & enjoy yet another hit by Lauren Blakely!
I love friends to lovers tales and this is classic Lauren Blakely at her best!
A wonderful story of two friends throughout their friendship both past and present. I absolutely adore stories that are woven together until it finally reaches the present pickle they are currently in.
Dear Sexy Ex is heartwarming and fun involving two friends, their dating lives that haven’t exactly gone the greatest and the friendship that they have both relied upon to get them out of said horrible dating jams of the past. Neither want to screw up what they have in their friendship to cross that boundary with each other to even tempt fate, but when a fake relationship calls for more than just an hour or evening their feelings are put to test. Lines are blurred. Can they put the genie back in the bottle?
I always love reading Lauren Blakely, she never fails to put a smile on my face and especially now I need that more than ever!