New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton kicks off a dreamy new series with a sweep-you-off-your-feet friends-to-lovers romance. Three days before Erin Bellini’s wedding, her fiancé breaks up with her–in an email! Hurt and embarrassed, she decides to have a fling with veterinarian Jason Callum, who’s both the best man and the hottest guy she knows. But Jason wants a lot more than just a … lot more than just a one-night stand with the woman he’s cared about for years. So he’s taking things slow. And hot. And showing Erin what real love can look like.
Suddenly Erin finds herself spending a lot more time with Jason than she intended. Feelings she never planned on having again are wrapping around her heart, refusing to let go. Erin isn’t sure she can trust her instincts, though. After all, she made a terrible choice with her ex-fiancé. But Jason intends to convince her that he’s the best man for her, and that what they have together is a real love that will last forever.
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Review courtesy of Romance Junkies
Dr. Jason Callum is a small-and-large animal veterinarian. He has always had feelings for Erin Bellini. When his best friend jilts her, Jason steps in to help Erin deal with the aftermath. He hesitates when she proposes a fun yet emotionless fling. Jason wants forever. Can Jason persuade Erin to take a chance with them? Or will she break his heart?
Erin Bellini handles the business part of her family’s vineyard and wedding venue. She is devastated when her fiancé breaks up with her days before their wedding via email. Erin decides a ‘revenge fling’ is what she needs. However, the man she has in mind balks at the idea. Will Erin’s no-strings-attached fling turn into true love? Or will she ruin her friendship with Jason?
Jason is an absolute doll. I love his concern over Erin’s wounded feelings. Even though he felt conflicted between his two friends, Jason knew that Erin needed him more. He had no ulterior motives in helping her. What I adore the most about Jason is his morals. He continuously refuses to take advantage of Erin when she is most vulnerable. Instead, he holds back his wants and desires until she is more receptive to them.
I had a tough time connecting with Erin. She came off too bossy and pushy for my tastes. I understand, even empathize, with Erin’s need for revenge. However, I did not like that she was willing to jeopardize a friendship to achieve it. I like Erin’s closeness with her sisters and family. They look after each other. Also, they are not afraid to step into another’s business when the need arises. What I like the most about Erin is her willingness to adopt and care for the stray she found. That really helped me warm up towards her.
THE BEST MAN PLAN is book one in Jaci Burton’s new contemporary-romance series, BOOTS AND BOUQUESTS. The premise of the story intrigued me enough to want to read this book. It did not disappoint. I like how the author incorporates dogs into the story without them dominating the plot. Of course, being a dachshund mom, I adore that one showed up briefly in the book.
THE BEST MAN PLAN is a fun and cute friends-to-lovers tale. I cannot wait to see which Bellini sister is next. I hope the author plans to pair Brenna with Finn.
This was first book by this author, and I loved the story & characters! 5 stars for this one!
We follow the story of Erin, her fiance breaks up with her three days before their wedding, this is not like him at all, but thank god for her best friend Jason, who swoops in and makes sure shes okay!
Follow their story as Erin realizes maybe things were supposed to be this way? Can she fall for Jason, and risk losing their friendship if things don’t work out? Grab this and read along and find out!
The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton is a delightful, easy to read, friends to lovers second chance romance. The author did a great job in her construction of the very likable characters that will definitely charm readers. Without giving away any spoilers, I loved the storyline from page one and was hooked from the beginning. For me personally, I thought the sex scenes were a bit much and too graphic. I rated it a four. I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book and the opinions are solely my own.
ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review
I haven’t read many Jaci Burton stories in the past, however I have liked what I have read to date.
I always end up picking up halfway through a series, so it was a nice change to come in right at the start for once!
They say the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else, right? That’s Erin’s plan, to get over her fiance by getting under his best friend/best man. Reading that, it sounds a little tacky, but really, this story isn’t that at all.
Erin and Jason have chemistry out the wazoo, have years of friendship behind them, and already love each other in a platonic way
This is a slow burn of a story. Sure, there is lots of lusty feelings and long looks across the room, and some sexy times, but they don’t rush into bed together – and I liked it. I don’t think I could have respected either of them if they had done that,
I love the strong family bonds too #familygoals
I liked that Ms Burton has also given us some set up for future books in the series, and I am looking forward to reading them.