Prudence Carlson has been lucky in life. A fulfilling wedding-planning business she runs with her girlfriends in Colorado, plus the best guy friend ever in her firefighter bestie, Finn. All that’s missing from it is a baby. Luckily, it’s the twenty-first century–Pru can take matters into her own hands. She doesn’t need to find true love to create the future love of her life. Except all this … all this talk of babies and insemination and…Pru and Finn cross a line they never expected to. Sure, one night of passion won’t change their close friendship. Until Pru goes in for a fertility check-up to find…she’s already pregnant.
As best friends, Pru and Finn have survived college, new jobs, and bad breakups, but can they survive crib shopping, birth classes, and late-night cravings? Especially when Finn has never considered himself even remotely as daddy material?
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This was a delightfully, charming story. I was laughing so hard at times that I received some looks from the hubby. The rapport between between Finn and Pru was one that made the story so fascinating. This story just grabbed me right from the beginning and kept me engage all the way through to the end.
Pru wants to have a baby. She is a planner and has planned everything out to have her baby. Unfortunately the plan goes awry when she celebrates with her BFF Finn. Both had too much to drink (not drunk but pleasantly happy). Well one thing leads to another and several weeks later oops Pru’s plans change when she finds out that she is already pregnant. Pregnant by her firefighter BFF who doesn’t do relationships and never wants a family. He hates the thought of getting killed and leaving a wife and children behind.
The HEA journey for these two is one that is oh so believable. How they go from friends to soul-mates is one that shouldn’t be missed. Having the book written in a dual POV format makes this journey oh so lovable. I could really see the story taking place in my mind like a movie.
I highly recommend this story to anyone over 18. I look forward to reading more from this new to me author.
I love a good friends-to-lovers book, and this one didn’t disappoint! I loved Finn & Pru’s history and how they’ve been there for each other for years. Pru decides she’s ready to start a family and is looking for a sperm donor. Well, one night she & Finn have a little too much to drink and sleep together, which ends with Pru getting pregnant. It was so interesting to watch their relationship change from friends to more; and for them to come to terms with some of their fears about relationships.
I enjoyed reading this story that is filled with romance, laughter and a little drama. I liked the story flow and the characters. The story itself is friends to lovers romance and it is about Finn and Pru who are friends since highschool. Pru wants to be a mother and is thinking about getting sperm donor for that goal, but something happens and voila…(the rest is in the book, and you will have to read it…) It is my first read by Mariah Ankenman and I believe it won’t be my last.
Oh, sweet Pru! Oh, sweet Finn! Both of you separate, have your own issues; it’s no wonder you two haven’t got together! You both were standing in your own way, but when fate takes a hand in your relationship – buckle up! I enjoyed the progression of Finn and how he came to be the man and daddy he needed to be. I would’ve liked for Pru to let down her walls to those that loved her sooner, but she got there. In the end, though their road was not the norm, two people deserving of love found it.
The Best Friend Problem by new to me author Mariah Ankenman, is a cute best friends to lovers romance.
Prudence Carlson and Finn Jamison have been best friends for years. Pru always wanted to be a mother, while Finn never wanted to burden a wife or family with the dangers of his profession. Pru was ready to do an IVF, but one night unexpectedly turned to them having a baby together.
The story kind of fell flat a little bit in the middle, but I still did enjoy the majority of it. I don’t think it was amazing, but it wasn’t terrible either. Their relationship for the majority of the story was just their special close bond as each other’s best friend, I didn’t see any development toward their romantic relationship.
ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
The Best Friend Problem is a stand alone, contemporary romance with best friends to lovers and a surprise baby thrown in. I wasn’t into surprise baby trope so much but don’t mind it as it was, well, the crux of the story in this book.
Finn and Pru are bestfriends since they were kids. Right up until they grew up and have their own life, they are still tight and continued to have each others back no matter what. I agree at some point that a guy and a girl can be just friends. I have shome male good friends too and I kind of like their no-bullshit attitude. However, I agree too that at some cases it could lead to romance as was the case in this story. I loved their kind of friendship; how they are very supportive each other and their fun, witty banter. Though both have reservations on getting into a relationship, these two still found theirselves ending up with one another. They both compliment each other and fill the void that was missing in their life.
The Best Friend Problem is a light, fun, heart warming, good ol’ romance. I highly recommend it those who love a perfectly good romance with a lot of heart.
This is the first book I’ve read by Mariah and I throughly enjoyed it and will continue to read more from her. This book was sweet,funny,and classically romantic that I didn’t want to put it down. Pru is so organized and planned out in everything she does but so introverted. Finn is so fly by the seat of his pants and outgoing. They make the perfect best friends. And have since grade school. They have always had and counted on each other. But both have very clear ideas on family. But when one night derails all the plans and they stick it out together. I also love Lily and Mo and hope they get their own book because they were the perfect counterparts to Pru and they need their own book!! I would recommend this book!! By Tina
Five unexpected stars! Where is my Finn?
Oh my gosh! What a wonderful, light-hearted, and beautiful friends-to-lovers is The Best Friend Problem. This book has everything a romance should have. Mariah Ankenman is a new author to me but after reading this book I’m addicted to her brilliant and flawless writing. I was hooked from the first chapter to the last one, totally and irrevocably in love with the storyline. This book could have a little cliché but the author made it as her own version, quite far from any cheesy or sappy romance. This is not a typical friends-to-lovers romance. It is something else. It is sharply love with a dose of happily ever after and some emotional tears.
The Best Friend Problem is an overload of fun, friendship, family and love. The plot is well developed and with some touches of romantic comedy that makes this an entertaining read that will make readers fall in love. The characters are complex and so wonderful. Pru and Finn complete each other. Their souls are joined by their friendship and the heart shattering connection they have.
Pru is a planner. She plans everything in her life since she lost her family when she was young. She and her two friends are owners of a successful wedding planning business. She only has them and Finn. She is fierce and sassy. Love wasn’t something she planned for. She wanted something that includes a baby and a fertility clinic and she already has a plan in motion.
Finn is the perfect best friend. Attentive. Loyal. Handsome and sexy as hell. And being a fire-fighter gives him brownie points. Having such a dangerous job make him think hard about his dating life. Having a family is not in his cards because risking his life to save others could end in a tragedy for his wife and kids if he has them. He will never put someone to worry or possible loss. That’s his justification for his only one date rule. Pru is the only woman constant in his life. His best friend and when she tells him about her insemination plan, she tried to be happy for her and support her but something inside him doesn’t make click.
And here is when the adventure of these friends starts. The dynamics between them change frequently because crossing the forbidden line where friendship ends and a relationship begins is dangerously enticing as toying with their attraction will bring a chain of events that neither of them could ever imagine. A night of celebrating shots is everything fate needed to seal their future. Will their friendship survive?
I highly recommend this book for those readers who love a great friends-to-lovers romance with some shades of hilarious moments, light drama, laughter and tasteful love scenes.
Pru and Finn have been BFFs forever and one night completely changed that dynamic. Pru had plans to become a mother but didn’t plan on Finn being the father.
I enjoyed this story. Friends to lovers is my hands down favorite trope and this one was cute but I just didn’t love it. I can’t even really pinpoint why I didn’t love it. But I LIKED it, a lot. There’s chemistry between Pru and Finn and I loved their friends so much. I would love to see more from some these characters!
Author Beth Ankenman delivers nicely with her new release, THE BEST FRIEND PROBLEM. Lighthearted, humorous, and sexy, with plenty of sweet and tender moments mixed in, this book was a delight to read, and a good take on the friends-to-lovers trope.
Pru and Finn know each other so well and are so comfortable with each other that it’s an almost easy step over the ‘friends only’ line, and the affection and growing feelings that they develop for each other as events unfold make for the perfect segue to an HEA. The fact that both characters are likable, intelligent, and actual adults with real adult lives made this book even more enjoyable, and, if events are prettier than they might be in real life, well, this is a romance, after all.
A strong cast of supporting characters, a cute as a button fur baby, and an entertaining and heartwarming storyline made this book a pleasure to read, and one that is an easy recommendation to fans of sweet and steamy romances with an ending that will ensure a smile.
The Best Friend Problem by new to me author Mariah Ankenman, is a cute best friends to lovers romance. The cover and book blurb called out to me, since I truly enjoy stories about accidental pregnancies, firefighters, and independent women. The two main characters, wedding planner Prudence Carlson, and firefighter Finn Jamison, have been best friends for years. Pru always wanted to be a mother, while Finn never wanted to burden a wife or family with the dangers of his profession. One night of passion between the two evolves in babies, love and forever.
I liked this story, however, I found the pace to be a little slow, and the plot to be a bit repetitive. Pru and Finn are a unique pair, and their sexy times are hot. Lil and Mo, Pru’s roommates and business partners, are a trip, and I hope they each get their own story. Furthermore, the three of them together reminded me of “The Golden Girls” sitcom, when the women would sit around the table devouring a cheesecake, while discussing the problems of the day. Overall, a fair read.
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
The Best Friend Problem is a delightful, light-hearted romance. Prudence has amazing friends and a wonderful career, now all she’s missing is a family. Too bad her dating history is less than stellar and filled with duds, so that’s when she decides to take matters into her own hands… I was super jealous of her relationship with Finn throughout the story, as I wish there were more guys out there like him! Pru is fiercely independent and has a plan for everything, so watching it all go up in smoke is highly entertaining. This story is filled with romance, laughter and a touch of drama. My first read by Mariah Ankenman, but definitely not my last! (Although we really need to talk about the pregnancy cravings she created!)
A light-hearted friends to lover’s romance! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Prudence has wonderful friends and a wonderful career but what she is missing is a family! She has not found the one in her dating history and now she has decided that she is going to make a family. Finn is the hot best friend firefighter! Can these two find out they are judging everyone by the other. This story is filled with all the feels!
A very sweet romance about two best friends Prudence and Finn finding themselves in a big mess when she becomes pregnant after their very unplanned one-night stand.
Pru and Finn has been best friends since seventh grade and she sees his family as her second family after the death of her parents and her great aunt.
Finn is a firefighter and lives for rescuing people and animals and he is just this amazing guy who will do anything for the people he cares about and loves.
Pru is a very independent, frustratingly annoying, stubborn woman who runs a wedding planing business with her two former college roommates, now turned best friends, roommates and business partners, Lilly and Moira.
Pru has always wanted to become a mother so she decides to use a donor because relationships is not for her. After she tells Finn this they end up in bed together and she becomes pregnant. So now what? Can they still be friends after they slept together or do they want more? How much does she want Finn to be involved with the babies since this was her plan to begin with? Yes there is a lot of questions that needs to be answered through the nine months of pregnancy for these two friends if they want a HEA can they get there in the end?
I loved Finn and fell pretty hard for him but I really don’t get why he loves Pru. I found her really annoying and entitled and way to stubborn for her own good. I understand that she is scared of opening up to the possibility of love but she has known Finn almost all her life and knows who he is inside out so I don’t totally understand anyway?
I loved Moira to and she was so funny and sassy! She provided the fun factor to the story together with Finn and his firefighter friends at the fire station.
I can recommend this book if you are in the mood for a sweet friends to lovers romance with funny banter and steamy scenes but also a lot of thoughts about pros and cons from both main characters perspectives.
I received this book from Entangled Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first Mariah Ankenman’s book. This is a great friends to lovers romance. Prudence (Pru) and Finn’s story is sweet, fun, and lighthearted. I love the ending. I enjoyed reading it.
The Best Friend Problem is a cute, fun and lighthearted romance that I truly enjoyed! Pru and Finn have an amazing friendship that has never crossed the line until one night neither Pru or Finn will ever forget! This story was my first by Mariah Ankenman and I have to say it was very enjoyable. The romance, the relationships between friends and the friends to lovers trope were fantastic and I really fell for Finn and Pru!
This was a fun sweet friends to lovers romance.
Pru and Finn have been best friends for a long time and rely one each other. Pru is part owner of a wedding planning company with her two roommates. They run a successful company but Pru feel something is missing. She wants to be a mom more than anyting.
Finn is a firefighter and doesn’t do relationships. The longest relationship he’s ever had is his one with Pru. All his buddies at the fire station wonder why they aren’t together. After one night neither of them expected to happen Pru got what she wanted. Will they be able to finally admit to themselves how they feel for each other?
This was a fun quick read that had me laughing at times. If you like friends to lovers I recommend this book.
This is the first book that I have read by Mariah Ankenman and I did enjoy it. This was a cute friends to lovers’ book. Finn and Pru have been friends for years. Pru has suffered loss in her family at an early age and when she lost her aunt, she decided that she wanted to have a baby. She decided to use a sperm donor but after unexpected night with her best friend that plan changed. It was nice to see them realize that the person they have been searching for has been there the whole time. If you are looking for a quick read that will tug at your heart strings then this is the book for you.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I Love Finn! Ohh this was a super cute friends to lovers romance. Pru with her planning and no nonsense ways. I really enjoyed it- read in one sitting. This author is new to me. I really like her sense of humor. I’m going to be looking for Mo and Lily’s story next.
The Best Friend Problem by Mariah Ankenman was a sweet and charming best friends-to-lovers romance. Pru is a planner. Lists and plans get her from one day to the next. With a successful business with her friends, a great guy best friend and support system, she is ready to become a mom. Who needs a man the old fashion way when she can do this her own way, right? Ready to take the next step to become a mom, the last thing she expected was a one night with her best friend to change all her best laid plans!
I loved Finn. He was an easy-going guy who was loyal, honest and caring. Though both Pru and Finn found the other attractive, they never wanted to change what they have, but then one night changes everything. Can they go back to just being friends, especially when that night has major consequences? I loved watching Pru and Finn navigate their new found normal as everyone around them saw what they never allowed each other to see. The Best Friend Problem by Mariah Ankenman was such a delightful read.
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