Millicent – don’t call me Millie- Merriweather has had a thing for Tom Franklin since she was twelve years old. At the time he was a senior in high school, which meant her dreams of being his girl weren’t meant to be.Her thirtieth birthday is getting closer by the hour, but she’s still crushing big time on her first love. The problem is her childhood crush is now her BFF and Merri isn’t sure how … sure how to get out of the friend zone.
With a divorce under his belt, a Purple Heart stashed in a drawer, and a business to run, Tom Franklin chooses to avoid the dating scene. Besides, no one interests him the way Merri does. If only they weren’t trapped in the friend zone.
When Tom needs a date for a banquet recognizing his dad, he asks Merri.
With everyone they know cheering them on from the sidelines, the comically sexy misadventures of Tom and Merri begin.
What happens after that is a wild, laugh-filled, adventure.
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Until Merri by Suzanne Halliday is part of the ‘Happily Ever Alpha World’ Series. This is the story of Millicent Merriweather and Tom Franklin. I have been jumping in and out of the series, so for me this is a standalone book series. Millicent has had a crush on Tom since she was about 12 years old. Now in the present day they are both in the friend zone but she wishes for more. Tom is now divorce and not interested in dating but he would like to get out of the friend zone with Millicent and asked her out to dinner to honor his dad…will the start their chance to be more than friends?
Merri has been in love with her best friend for years. She stood by his side when he enlisted in the Army, through his horrible marriage to someone else and the divorce that followed. But the two have been in a friend zone for so long, that Merri has no clue how to even approach something more. What she doesn’t realize is that Tom has the same feelings for her, the same hate of the friend zone they are in and wanting more. When he finally gets up the nerve and asks her on a real date, Merri is unsure what this means, on one hand this is what she always wanted but what happens if they don’t work out as a couple, will they lose their friendship? Will they both give something more a shot or are they better off as besties?
What a cute and quirky book. Merri was actually quite a character and some of her antics had me laughing. I will say, I hated how slow this went, I felt like I waited forever for them to move to the next step, and I almost didn’t care anymore when they finally did. BUT OMG when they finally got there Tom shocked the H – E – double hockey sticks out of me! Talk about a one-eighty, I did not see Tom having that in him. It was almost as if he was a different character all together, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde style. I can say that if Suzanne Halliday writes scenes like that, I will be checking her other stuff out. I give this 4 stars.
Suzanne did an amazing job as usual! Strongly recommend this book! It’s funny and sweet, you won’t want to put it down.
This book shows that you may go different paths for awhile you can find your way to your one and only. This is a feel good right down to your toes read!
This book is absolutely freaking hilarious! I think I started laughing with the first line, and was still laughing through the end of the prologue! This is definitely a feel good, put you in a happy place book.
Merri is a hoot. She is a one of a kind, dances to her own drummer kind of girl. She is loyal to those she loves, and happy with her life. Except for one little thing. She’s in love with her best friend! And she just knows that there is no possibility that he could feel the same way. They have been friends since she was very young, and have stayed friends through military deployment, marriage, divorce, relationships, breakups. Is a friendship that true worth loosing to a possibility?
Tom is a tech genius who has spent the past several years, after leaving the military, building his business with his partner. Now, suddenly, his feelings for his best friend are changing in some not so subtle ways. He wants her to look at him differently too, but isn’t sure how she will react to the changes.
Tom and Merri’s story is one that will put a smile on your face. I couldn’t contain my hilarity at their interactions. I loved them together, since they were so absolutely perfect for each other. It was a beautiful story, full of friends to lovers romance, fun and excitement for new beginnings!
Tom and Merri were best friends that wanted to take their relationship to the next level. Both were afraid of ruining a great friendship. This book had characters that I immediately loved. There were funny parts, cute parts & very hot parts. In the end Tom & his sweet cheeks got exactly what they deserved a H E A!
“Here we go. Let’s get our future started.”
This was such a cute friends-to-lovers story! Nothing like fighting your way out of the friend zone and smack dab in the middle of the best thing that ever happened to you!
For years, Tom Franklin and Millicent “Merri” Merriweather have been friends. At least that’s what they’ve told themselves. But on the inside? Gah! Neither one has mustered up the nerve to take that first step out of the friend zone. What if the other didn’t feel the same? What if they DID cross that line and it ruined everything? Well, Tom is tired of waiting. He makes a decision and asks her a question. Here we go.
I loved this couple. Tom, the sexy tech nerd who’s made her hear race since she was a teenager. Merri, the sassy woman who test his limits and drives him crazy, which only makes him want her all the more. These two are the perfect example of a made-for-each other romance!!
What a fun book. I love Merri and Tom. This book is fun, silly, snarky and HOT. Thanks Suzanne for yet another fun read!!!
I love Aurora Rose Reynolds world of the Until series. So when I knew new authors were joining her world and Suzanne was one of them I was excited to read this. As her style is unique and oftentimes snarky I knew we’d be in for a treat. I wasn’t disappointed. It was trademark Ms Halliday through and through. Witty, snarky, and full of love. Loved seeing glimpses of favourites from ARR world. Great book loved it!
We’ve all had that one friend that we drooled over and so totally wanted to date but didn’t want to risk the friendship. Admit it. Well, Merri and Tom are in that same boat, only they decide to take the chance on love. And what unfolds is a fun and funny tale of how they go from BFFs to boyfriend and girlfriend.
OMG Suzanne Halliday outdid herself with this book. I love her wordsmithing… you’ll know what I mean when you get to those parts. I almost peed myself laughing while reading this book so be warned. Until Merri is a laugh out loud HEA of friends to lovers and I want more.
Yet another heartwarming story in the Happily Ever Alpha world! I’m never disappointed when the boom hits, and this was just another example of that beauty. Merri and Tom were best friends, but each of them felt like there should be more. Sounds great, right? Well, they both were too afraid to say anything and risk their friendship. But when they finally made that leap … swoon.
I really enjoyed the whole cast of characters featured in this one and thought that some of the friends were hilarious and interesting! There were some very … steamy moments, along with swooning, and laughing out loud. What a great addition to this world.
ARC for honest review with no compensation
Millicent (Merri) has had a crush for Tom Franklin since she was 12 years old…while Tom was in high school but like all things life moves on. Now years later they are best friends but Merri want more from Tom….
Can these two move from the friend zone to a future together? Only time will tell…love, laughter and happily ever after! ! !
This is a cute friends to lovers story with a touch of sentiment involved. Merri and Tom have been friends since childhood through family and Merri’s older sister. Because of the age gap between the two, Merri only ever crushed on Tom and he was oblivious to said crush. Then in Tom’s senior year tragedy struck and changed the course of his life, causing him to enlist. During his tenure in the armed forces, the two became pen pals and developed a strong friendship where the pair helped each other get through the rough patches of life. When Tom ends up back home and realize they both have crushes on each other, things change and they attempt a go at a relationship. This was a cute story within the Until world, but I had a hard time reading at spots because of the flow of the story. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the book and the storyline was cute.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This was another new author to me. This book was abit slow for me to grip but then when I did it was so sweet and cute with abit of achy heart.
Merri and Tom have been friends for a long time. Unti he realised that he wanted out from the friend zone. What he didn’t know was Merri wasn’t gonma need much convicing. Watch them was so amazing.
Enjoy this Steamy Fluffy read ladies…
Another amazing story from this world. I have to say this is probably one of my favorite out of the ones I have read. I loved these two together. Friends forever than he decided to take the leap and ask her out. She was a little shocked but took it all the best she could. But will they get their happy ever after? Intense chemistry sexy romance. Loved it.
Tom and Merri have been best friends for years. Both have wanted more but neither had wanted to mess with their friendship. Tom decides to finally go for it and asks Merri to be his date for a banquet honoring his Dad. Queue an awkward conversation that ended up with Merri saying yes. Yes, to the date and yes to them being a “them”.
Tom and Merri have a few obstacles to get through before they can live their happily ever after, like Merri’s sister who is best friend’s with Tom’s ex wife, or their parents.
This story was written well and was a good quick standalone but for me it didn’t really fit in with the Until Series. There was no real BOOM since they had been best friends for a while and both had wanted more for a while also. It was a good friends to lovers read though.
Romance and Comedy what a great combination. Merri and Tom have been BFF’s forever but both have an attraction to each other and aren’t sure to act on it or not. Finally, Tom decides to make the first move and slowly they get their happily ever after with some good laughs along the way.
Until Merri is phenomenal!
Tom and Merri are best friends who both truly love one another. They are each afraid to make those feelings known because they desperately don’t want to lose what they have. Once they finally give in and admit their mutual feelings, the sexy alpha in him comes out and there’s a whole lot of hotness that explodes between them. They are truly meant to be, in every way.
Merri and Tom have been BFF’s forever. They both have had feelings they have never acted on before. When Tom finally decided to ask her out the story unfolds. If you are looking for a slow burn than Until Merri is for you. Tom shocked me with his Alphaness. He starts out so sweet then BAM! when he decides to make his feelings known the alpha just seeps out. Merri is no pushover and is not afraid to ask for what she wants. Oh and what she wants is enough to melt your kindle.