A sexy, standalone best-friends-to-lovers romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely!It’s so easy being best friends with a gorgeous, talented, charming guy. Said no woman ever. Except me. My friendship with Miller is a sure thing — he’s my plus one, my emergency contact, and my shoulder to lean on. He’s also been by my side helping me raise one helluva awesome kid who’s the center of my world. awesome kid who’s the center of my world.
Nothing will change our easy breezy friendship. Until I have the bright idea to convince him to start a new band with me.
Trouble is, our sizzling chemistry in the recording studio is getting harder to ignore, no matter how risky it might be.
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Sing sexy songs with the woman you’ve been lusting after? Get up close and personal as you croon to the woman you’ve wanted for years?
Piece of cake.
NOT.
Performing with the sweet, sassy and insanely wonderful Ally is like one gigantic obstacle course of challenges for my libido. And my libido is one sexy love song away from kissing her senseless and taking her home.
But, I’m not a serious kind of guy, and she’s not a one-night-stand kind of woman. If we cross the horizontal line, we might risk our sure thing and end up out of tune forever…
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Welp, just another Lauren Blakely book that had me falling head over heels in love. The second book in the Heartbreakers series is so sweet and sexy. I know that if I ever need a pick me up I should look no further than Once Upon a Sure Thing. Seriously, the happy feels I got while reading and after finishing this book is all I ever want to feel.
Ally and Miller have insane chemistry! I was so completely enamored with their relationship from the very first interaction. No one writes a friends to lovers quite as well as Lauren Blakely. Their fun and flirty banter was everything!! Quick and addicting, I never wanted it to end. Even before they gave into their desires, it felt like Ally and Miller were meant to be. I am a total fangirl for Hashtag ZimmerHart/ Other Uses for Ribbons/ Hot Stuff.
I am obsessed with Miller’s happy deposition. He’s such a good and joyful guy. You can’t help but smile when he appears on the page. Whether he’s boat racing with his “little brother” Jackson, singing carols with his brothers, or having skittles taste test with a clerk at the Office of Public Records, Miller Hart was melting my heart into a puddle of love and lust.
I feel like Lauren has really upped her game when it comes to the sex scenes. HOLY HOTNESS!! I feel like a standing ovation is necessary here. Any book that can cause an audible, prolonged “fuuuuck” to escape my mouth deserves all the praise. Ribbons and pianos y’all. Ribbons and pianos!! Phew, I need to fan myself just thinking about it.
Lauren Blakely is knocking it out of the park with this series. I looooove Once Upon a Real Good Time and Once Upon a Sure Thing. I can’t wait until we get Miles story. Swoon. Three sexy musician brothers. Does it get any better?
Miller Hart quickly stole my heart in Lauren Blakely’s newest novel staring this charismatic man and his best friend, Ally as they navigate the winding roads between friendship, working together and facing the laws of physical attraction.
I have had many book-boyfriend crushes over the years from the pages of Lauren’s books, but Miller has by far taken the number one spot. He was written to perfection, as not just a good guy, but as someone you would want around you all the time! With his genuine magnetism towards people and decadent personality, I felt like I was falling in love myself.
If you want to truly forget your troubles and enjoy a story that feels so real you might think you are reading non-fiction – a story about what it feels like to really let yourself fall in love, then this is the book for you!
As Always, Happy Reading!
“5/5 Beaming Brains!” – Laura, Lit-Up My Mind
Goodness gracious Lauren Blakely has a hit with the Heartbreaker series. I loved that we have two sexy friends seeing what they have been denying each other. The chemistry between them was awesome yet wanted more of ther hanky panky lol. Lauren Blakely knows how to tempt friends and boy readers will love Miller and Ally even seeing Campbell, Samantha and Mackenzie even a glimse of Miles. Stay tuned for the last Heartbreaker.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
Once upon a sure thing
This book was absolutely off the charts. Lauren Blakely truly out did herself with this wickedly sexy story that is told with love and humor. Miller is sexy funny loyal and a true heart throb and a retired member of the Heartbreakers who wants back in the music business. Ally is beautiful, sensual, and a true friend struggling to make ends meet as a guardian for her niece. Miller is there for her as her friend. When Miller decides to take on a female singing partner sparks fly. The story complicates and you will laugh and cry. You are guaranteed to love Miller and Ally will steel your heart. A great read one you won’t easily forget.
5 Hot Stuff Stars
I am in love with this series! Lauren Blakely is killing it so far. Campbell and Mackenzie were amazing, now Miller and Ally…perfect. I always love a good friends-to-lovers book, but this one is more than good. It’s fan-freaking-tastic!
Best friends for six years, they are always there for each other no matter what. Miller has been wanting to reunite with his brother ever since the band broke up all those years ago. Finally deciding to take Campbell’s advice and forming a duet with a female, he posts for auditions. Jonesing over the final entry he got, imagine Miller’s surprise when he realizes it’s Ally. Deciding to work together, these two have combustible chemistry. Both fighting major feelings, but too scared to act on them for fear of losing that precious friendship.
I loved how these two finally decide to fight for each other and their own happy ending. I loved all the banter between all the characters and the closeness they all share. The insight with Chloe is absolutely amazing and how this young girl has come so far in the tragic loss she has suffered. Once Upon a Sure Thing is sweet, funny, and has some oh so sexy times that make my heart happy. So happy, I’m ready for Miles now. Bring on Once Upon a Wild Fling!
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
I swooned so hard with this story! The sweet, hot, always smiling Miller is the object of my swooning in this terrific second Heartbreakers story. So he decides to take his older brother’s suggestion and find a woman as his singing partner. When sultry sexy Honey Lavender’S audition knocks Miller off his feet he’s thinks he’s found his partner. But the thing is Honey Lavender is the alter ego of his best gal pal Ally. The singing chemistry between the two is hot but they decided years ago to just be friends. Ally needs the gig to support her niece that she’s mothering after her sister’s death. Miller’s afraid their partnership will destroy their friendship but decides to go for it to help Ally. This is a fabulous friends-to-lovers romance with a hot hunk in Miller and a sweet sexy beauty in Ally. These two deserve a happy ending but there are a few bumps in the road to get them there. I love this series with the sexy singing brothers, their lovely women and the beautiful music they make. I can’t wait for for Miles’ story. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC. 4.5 stars
I’m not ashamed to confess I’m one of THOSE people. You know who they are. They’re the shallow folks who judge a book by its’ cover, so go right ahead and call me shallow. I’ll just continue drooling over the perfect pecs, rippling abs and tantalizing V muscles on this book cover while I devour this friends-to-lovers romance and the terrific relationship between Miller, Campbell and Miles and the women in their lives. This series is one of my favorites because all of the main characters are in their 30’s and most of them have children so there are younger secondary characters that enhance the familial atmosphere of this book. Ally and Miller have been friends for 6 years and I happen to think a relationship that starts with friendship and grows into love is very special because it happened to me. (My husband and I will celebrate our 40th anniversary in less than a week.) I’m also a huge fan of audiobooks so discovering Ally’s character makes her living as a narrator made me grin! I read an early copy of this book and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.
I know Lauren books for YEARS… Of course I love how she write but this time I feel really suprised ! Even if I was SURE this is kind of book which You can’t put down, I didn’t except that it will be so sweet and funny!
Once upon a sure thing is super refreshing for me. In this days I used to read very steamy books, where super sexy things between main characters happen fast. Lauren gave amazing chemistry between Miller and Ally…I could almost touch it, but even that it wasn’t so obviously. Passion between them is also very sweet, I had to wait a little to see how their feeling will grow in something much more. They are best friends…. so they know each other very well. Maybe someone can said that it’s another story friends to lovers….but Ally’s and Miller story give me great time.
I liked very much how Lauren told us about them, we could see that life can bring suprises and it could be also the sweetest ones. I loved here also that this book was funny, without too much drama behind, and with lot of love of course.
4.5 stars
I’ve read a few of Lauren Blakely’s books the last couple of years and I always enjoy her books. They are the perfect combination of sexy and funny and her characters are something else!
This book isn’t different. I really enjoyed Miller and Ally’s story. Their sense of humor made the book even funnier. Humor is not the only thing they have in common; they both are singers and they both love Ally’s niece who she has taken on as her own daughter. After they start singing together, both their feelings are starting to change and see each other as more than best friends. Their chemistry, both musically and sexually, is off the charts!
A really cute, funny and sexy book you should really check out
I adored Miller and Ally, as a couple and as individuals. They shared close-knit relationships with their respective siblings and nieces and nephews, with Ally taking things a step further since she was now more of a parent than an aunt to Chloe. I also loved where Lauren Blakely took their story. Seriously, she could have taken the easy route, and it would have probably turned out well and quite enjoyable, but the fact that Blakely decided to really make this stand out with her creativity and originality made for a far better and more memorable read overall. We also see where Campbell and Mackenzie are in their relationship while glimpsing bits of where youngest brother Miles may be headed with Roxy Sterling (totally not a spoiler since their blurb is available for perusing online!). Once Upon a Sure Thing is, corny as it may sound, a sure thing, and while it can be read as a standalone, I highly encourage you to read this series in order. Five-plus stars!
Friends-to-lovers’ romances are definitely my thang and the way Lauren Blakely crafts Miller and Ally’s story proves that, despite the characters’ fears, their foundation as friends is an amazing building block for more, which means that their misgivings may have been warranted, but they didn’t need to overthink the damage that could possibly be done because it’s more than obvious that these two would fight to keep their connection flourishing, in whatever capacity that meant for them.
I love the ease of Miller and Ally’s friendship; the support they constantly provide each other. There’s something so natural about it, and those strong feelings of friendship can easily turn to more given the subtle feelings that seem to spark between them. And let me tell you…when these two go all in – THEY GO ALL IN. There’s no second-guessing…no shy exchanges; in fact, Miller and Ally’s friendship and strong connection transfers to their physical relationship and growing intimacy, illustrating all the ways these two can show each other just how they feel about what they’re building, both personally and professionally.
Miller’s personality resonates off of the pages; his love for music and life is almost contagious because the way he shares his passion and goes about rebuilding a singing career that he’s missed illustrates exactly who he is and who and what he finds value in. Lauren Blakely allows readers to see the many diverse sides of him, the playful friend one, the sexy rockstar, the obnoxious younger brother, so we truly understand who he is at his core and recognize that there’s more to Miller than his good looks and his musical prowess.
I have to say that Ally is definitely in contention for one of my all-time favorite Lauren Blakely heroines. She’s so down-to-earth and authentic; she doesn’t try to be someone who she’s not and the way she cares for and loves Chloe is so heartfelt.
I love getting inside her head and hearing some of her unsuspecting, less than friendly thoughts about her bff, and then when she and Miller decide to pursue their passions together in a number of significant ways, it’s more than entertaining to witness her realizations and to see her get lost inside her thoughts when her heart seems to want one thing while her head tells her another. She’s a refreshing heroine who many readers will ‘get’ which makes connecting to her and her story that much easier.
Like in most of Blakey’s books/series, the secondary characters play a significant role in the story line and in the lives of the main characters, and that continues to be the case in Blakey’s Heartbreakers series, and as the circle of friends and family members grows, the main characters’ interactions with them, the advice they share, and the bonds they build just add another layer to the lives they’re living.
Once Upon a Sure Thing, book two in Lauren Blakey’s Heartbreakers series, further illustrates why Blakely dominates the romantic comedy genre and why she’s an absolute must read and instant one-click author for romance readers like me. I’m beyond excited for Miles’ book! I can’t wait to see what Blakely has in store for this sexy rocker.
4.5 Poison Apples
How not to love a book by Lauren Blakely?!
This boos is the second one of the Heartbreakers series about three musicians brothers who were once in a band and have finally found their loved ones.
This one is about Miller and Ally they are best friends that decide to perform together and discover in the process that they are crazy for each other.
Miller is something else, a rocker with a sexy dirty mouth that will explode your ovaries!
As usual it is a crazy sexy love story that will make you want to read it through until the last page.
I really loved and looking forward to the next one!
I must say I am truly enjoying reading the Heartbreakers series by Lauren Blakely. I am loving the characters, their history and their stories so much. In Once Upon A Sure Thing we get Miller’s story, one of Campbell’s younger brothers, and his best friend who he is suddenly seeing with new eyes.
Miller and Ally have known each other for a long time now. They depend on each other and are always there to support the other no matter what. When things change for both of them and a new opportunity arises, suddenly they are feeling chemistry and sexual tension they never felt before. But is their friendship worth risking?
I loved Miller’s sweet and honest nature. He is easygoing, but serious when needed and has a huge heart. But he also understand how mixing business and pleasure can change everything. Ally was so sweet and caring and willing to do whatever it took to care for her niece. Miller and Ally had a great friendship, but what will happen when feelings become more?
Once Upon a Sure Thing by Lauren Blakely was a fun and sweet friends to lovers story. Ally and Miller truly cared about each other and valued their friendship, but when things begin to change, should they chance or risk a sure thing? Another great addition to this series!
4.5 stars! Read and reviewed for Reviews From The Heart!
Happy reading!
The Heartbreakers will break your heart because they are all being taken! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Ally and Miller’s story of friends to lovers is one of having to make some changes to see that there is more than friendship. Miller is looking for a female to sing with to find that piece that is missing from his heart! Will Honey Lavender the voice that he can’t get out of his head be the one or will she be someone he isn’t expecting. Lauren does it again with the Heartbreaker series and keeps you wanting more. Can’t to see what the final book of the series holds for Miles!
Absolutely loved Miller and Ally’s love story.
Miller is the fun, loving, carefree brother of the heartthrob boy band The Heartbreakers. He loved playing/singing with his two older brothers and when they ended the boy band Miller has been trying to recapture that magic ever since. His best friend Ally also sings and is the voice for many young adult audio books and after much back and forth discussions the two decide the have magic together on stage performing as a duet. Can the love they have for one another as friends carry over to a career and not lose what they have as friends?
This is a great friends to lovers book that gives us so many great “feel goods” . I absolutely fell in love with Miller and Ally is a great character as well. Together they explode into happy love sparks that just make you melt all over. So many wonderful supporting characters in this book as well that you feel part of the family.
I received an early copy to read and review. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
Don’t tell Campbell but I think Miller just won my heart.
I fell in love with him from page one (to be fair, I probably fell for him in Campbell’s story too). Miller is fun. He has an outgoing personality, that kind of person that you love to be around. It doesn’t hurt that he’s charming, sweet, and wickedly sexy either. He’s a great guy and it’s easy to see why he’s irresistible.
Ally has the same personality. She’s instantly likable and has the biggest heart. She’s fun, quirky, and sexy – they kind of girl others long to be. But she’s also conflicted when it comes to her best friend. She has a lot as stake, and she doesn’t only have her best interests to consider.
I loved this story! The chemistry between Miller and Ally is scorching hot! It burns up your kindle. But there’s also another level working against you when you read their interactions together. There’s familiarity, sweetness, and a genuine love that runs deep between these two friends. This is a fantastic friends-to-lovers romance that I know you’ll enjoy.
5 Fun & Sexy Stars!
OMG! Seriously! This book! It exceeded my expectations and gave me a romance beyond my wildest dreams. From page one, I was intrigued and captivated by the characters. The plot was a lot of fun and you could just tell, this story was going to take you on a witty and entertaining ride. The chemistry between our two main characters, Ally and Miller, was intense and had been building for quite some time. Although not wanting to risk their friendship, it took them some time to find the courage to give the romance thing a try. In the end, it was amazing watching them fight for their happy ending.
Once Upon A Sure Thing was well written and captivating. It made me laugh, smile, swoon and totally fall in love. Ally and Miller were a great match with exciting chemistry. I loved watching the two of them fall in love. If you like stories that make you feel good, make you smile, fall in love and are relatively drama free, then this is the perfect read. I can not wait to see what Lauren Blakely has in store for us next!
This is Once Upon A Sure Thing by Lauren Blakely. Miller is another former member of the teen brother band and he sorely misses it. When he decides to start singing with someone new he posts an ad. Ally has been his best friend for six years and she needs to find a way to bring home more money. How can Ally get a chance to audition? Smoke and mirrors help her get a chance. Will Miller choose her to audition with? How will he feel when he finds out that she has been trying to deceive him? Ally is also a mother to Chloe, which adds lots of complications to the situation. Can they create beautiful music together? Will it last? Can things get even more complicated?? Of course they can! I loved it, as usual
4.5*
Ally and Miller’s story was sooo sweet! So sweet and sexy and fun.
I’m such a huge fan of friends-to-lovers romances and theirs was about as good as you can get! I loved their friendship, and like the two of them I was a little worried about what would happen if they decided to take things in a different direction. But this is Lauren Blakely we’re talking about, so I don’t know why I even had a minute of worry! There was so much love between them, it was only natural things moved beyond friendship. I loved how caring they are towards each other, how strong and supportive their friendship is, how they just *know* each other. It made for such an easy transition from friends to lovers, after some initial hesitation.
I completely adored the end of this book- it made me tear up, it was just so freaking perfect and unexpected!
Another amazing read from Lauren Blakely! I love this series! Friends to Lovers is one of my favorite genres and Ms. Blakely is the queen of RomCom, so you know this is going to be an amazing story!! I cannot wait for more!!