Friends do nice things for each other, right?That’s what Polly Bowman tells herself when she agrees to be her friend Bailey’s ‘fake girlfriend’ to help him keep a promise to his family. After all, Bailey has always supported her through difficult times – he even knows about her secret singing sessions at the local speakeasy bar.But maintaining a fake relationship isn’t easy, and when Polly’s … meddling but well-meaning group of friends throw her and Bailey together as best man and maid-of-honour for an upcoming wedding, Polly soon realises she’s going to have to confront a few long-kept secrets head on …
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I can’t be the only bookworm, nay, bookdragon who makes lists for their lists when it comes to books, surely?
*looks up*
What was that?
Oh, you’re confused…
*shakes head*
Welcome to the club, pal. Welcome to the club *snorts*.
Just trust me a sec, will you? All will become clear in a mo. (Now there’s a phrase I use a lot *smirks*.)
So, I’m not just talking TBR lists – I’m talking re-read lists, fav author lists, and most anticipated reads lists… *nods* Now the penny is dropping *laughs*.
Well, as you’ve just guessed, Just Friends was one of my most anticipated reads of 2020 (I’ll admit to having a few on there *smirks*). That in and of itself causes me anxiety *frowns*.
“How so?”, you ask. It’s all the ‘what ifs?’. What if it’s not as good as I was expecting? What if I can’t connect to the story? What if Bailey isn’t really the god I thought he was (hehe!)?
Overthinker in Aisle 1!!
And then, poof! All of those worries evaporate in an instant… because let me tell you, Polly and Bailey’s story was every bit epically amazing as I’d hoped it would be!
I laughed, I cried. I also have to admit to wanting to slap myself on occasion *rolls eyes*. It’s entirely Bailey’s fault *shrugs*. Every time he smiled, wore his heart on his sleeve or gave Polly ‘the look’, I swooned *palms face*. I flatly refuse to be held responsible. I’m blaming the hair action and the beard – there, I said it!!
(*whispers* I’ll let you all into a secret – Bailey has been my favourite since Make It Up To You but that’s just between us, right?)
JF is way more than a romcom. It’s a story about family, friendships, being there when needed (no questions asked) and empowerment. I confess to joining in with my own chants of, “Go Polly! Go Polly!” (dance moves and all *blushes*.) It symbolises what I’ve come to love about Lucy’s storytelling.
Can we also have a ‘hold the phone’ moment please? How is this only Lucy’s second release?!! *shrugs* Right, I’ve no clue either!!
I loved it and didn’t want it to end. My one saving grace is I know Book 3 is on the horizon and my spidey senses are tingling when it comes to Mya’s job (I could give Paige a run for her money). Talking of Paige, I wonder if she’s getting a book? *taps chin*
*sigh*
Right, I’m off to make a brew. I need it!!
Loved this book, sex in the city set in Manchester!
Loved this! Another great addition to the series. Can’t wait for the rest! Loved how Polly developed as a character and Bailey is just so sweet!
I loved Lucy’s first book Make It Up to You, so I pre-ordered this and waited with excitement! Polly and Bailey’s story delivered everything I’d hoped for: sky-high sexual tension, cosy friends-to-lovers storyline, lots of touching moments and soft and low-angst, even though the emotion in it is so real. It makes you want to be friends with Polly, Sophie, Mya and Paige in real life! Absolutely delicious! Looking forward to book three!