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A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn

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kaitlynnnng's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I’ll start by saying that I didn’t read the whole series, just this book.

The rest of this review contains spoilers.

Breaker Cane. Yes. A million times yes. A hot man who is genuinely sweet, somewhat nerdy, has incredible attention to detail/has a great memory, and has a DIRTY mouth? We love him.

Some things I appreciated:

Breaker didn’t lead Birdy on or use her to get over Lia.
Lia didn’t cheat on Brian.
Breaker and Lia didn’t have a third-act fight or breakup. I HATE those in romance books!
The spice was great!

Some critiques:

How did they not realize their feelings for each other sooner?!
The gender reveal party and talk of the other women being pregnant was unnecessary. Again, I didn’t read the whole series, so maybe I’d feel different if I were invested in those characters and their lives, but, like…they had their own book! Leave Breaker and Lia alone.
I wish Lia didn’t go to coffee with Brian. I’m glad he apologized, and I recognize/appreciate what it did for Lia and her openness, but couldn’t they have had this conversation in the store? Or Lia could’ve at least told Breaker about it!

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linnea_tornblom's review

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emotional funny reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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andeng's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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beckyremillard's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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rymanocerus's review against another edition

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funny reflective

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

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nyx_999's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“You’re in love with your best friend, and you just finally realized it.”

I started this series bcs I was told it was good, which I totally agree with I really enjoyed this series. But I was also told this would be the best book, which I don't fully agree with.

Smut wise this is phenomenal. Definitely better than the other two books. Breaker is definitely the kinkier cane brother.
🌶🌶🌶🌶/5

“Your pussy deserves to be tongued, consumed, and fucked so hard that you can’t walk the next day.”

“My cock is fucking perfect for your deliciously tight cunt.”

The tension was real to say the least. But and this would have been important to me bcs I would've liked if besides all the good things you can say about this book, I wish someone would have said this to me.

This book feelt way longer than the other two content wise. For me personally the beginning of the book felt quite boring at times which is why I actually had thoughts abt dnfing. I wish someone on tt, which is where I found the book, had posted the chapter of when the tension starts to build up. So that I could have skipped a few chapters. Bcs I didn't find that I read all the chapters and will write them down for you if you're interested ⬇️.

Besides that Breaker is also quite the romantic. So the book had also a lot of fluff which I enjoyed.

I want to always be with you.
Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, will be better than you.
You’re my forever.

Now about the chapters ⬇️

The wedding dress scene in Chapter 10, is where he realizes his feelings, this was the chapter which made it clear for me I would regret dnfing.

Now this are the chapters in which you'll find tension and spice 🌶👀.
Chapters 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21[ two scenes], 22.
Personly, lookin back I wouldn't recommend skipping after ch.10 bcs the ball starts rolling from there. Have fun! 🌶

What I didn't like about the book ⬇️

Like I said above, Personly, the book felt quite long to read, especially in the beginning. This is my second time reading a book with 'nerdy' MCs, the first being the love hypothesis. I'm still unsure if I'm a fan of it or not.

But what I learned reading this book is that I don't enjoy it that much if I don't understand much of it, which I believe is a given for most people. In the beginning it goes quite a bit in depth about their 'nerdiness', it felt a bit much to me.

Also just before the end Lia lies to Breaker about meeting her ex fiance for closure on her past relationship with him. I felt like the lie was unnecessary and made me quite annoyed bcs I have trust issues lol. She definitely lost a few points in my book after that. It wasn't written down as lying in the book but I definitely perceived it in that way.

Lia was also quite blind to all the numerous red flags her fiance at the time, waved in front of her face. But ig it made sense at the end.

Anyway overall I liked the book that's what matters right😌.

So this book includes ⬇️
Friends to lovers ✔️
Getting married in 5 weeks ✔️
Talk about insecurities ✔️
Possessive mmc ✔️
He falls first ✔️
OW before the mmc realizes his feelings ✔️

Lia was inevitable—some might say . . . a long time coming?

Enjoy!

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amanda_reads13's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Lia and Breaker met in college and bonded over all things nerdy. They have been besties for years, even getting apartments next to each other. Lia is now engaged and Breaker, her man of honor, accompanies her to all wedding appointments to help her deal with her awful MIL to be. One moments changes things and now Breaker needs to find a way to deal with these new feelings he is having.

We just talk about Breaker for a moment? He is by far the superior Cane brother. My GOD! He is a golden retriever - supportive, funny, caring. But then this whole other alpha side comes out ...! He is truly devoted to Lia, even before he realizes his feelings for her. He knows everything about her because he actually pays attention. He wants nothing more than for her to be happy and does everything he can to make that happen.

Lia values her friendship with Breaker more than anything, but she has only ever seen him as a friend. When she gets engaged she feels like something is holding her back from being happy and she can't figure out what it is. That is until she starts seeing another side of Breaker and what she is truly missing in her romantic relationship.

Lia and Breaker are just so perfect for each other. She is so worried that they will ruin their friendship, but Breaker is so I'm love with her that he will do anything to prove to her that they should be together. He worships her and treats her unlike any other man has. They have so much chemistry both emotionally and physically.

I love that Lia has been taken in by Kelsey, Myla, and Lottie. They help her open her eyes and see what she missing. They give her the female support and friendship that she has been craving.

I LOVE that we get to see so much of the other characters in this series. I love seeing how the 3 relationships have grown, especially seeing how much Huxley has changed and softened.

Tropes: friends to lovers, billionaire

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ksheetz713's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Solidly best book from the Cane Brothers series. I laughed more in this book than the other two combined. I’m solidly in the enemies to lovers trope camp but this spicy friends to lovers hit everything just right. I need to figure out where to find myself a Breaker Cane.

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bribreez's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Not even done with reading the beginning chapters of this book, and I was already in love with Breaker and Lia. Imagine the movies, “Maid of Honor” and “My Best Friend’s Wedding”, and that’s essentially what this story was about. Breaker and Lia had been best friends since college, and when I say best friends, I mean they were so close to one another that they lived right next door to each other. The friendship between Lia and Breaker was spot on and heartwarming right from the beginning. Even the way Lia and Breaker met for the first time in college was lighthearted and a bit funny. If you’ve read the previous books on Breaker’s brothers, wait until you read this book because, I’m pretty sure you’re going to love Breaker, I SURE AS HECK DID!

With the friends to lovers trope at the forefront of my mind while reading, I couldn’t get over the friendship aspect between Breaker and Lia, I loved it so much. As much as I love seeing friends to lovers trope in books, I felt like the way Meghan wrote Breaker and Lia’s friendship was entirely new and unique to the beloved trope that I had never read before. One of the many things I loved about Breaker and Lia was that for them, they had always just seen each other as friends and their friendship meant a lot to them. Obviously later on, Breaker and Lia become more than friends, but early on it was clear just how much time they spent together and they liked the same things. Even the way they casually planned out nights to play games or watch documentaries spoke to the level of comfort and ease they shared with one another that I found to be so sweet. Lia was the one person aside from his family that he could depend on, and always have his back. I might be overstepping, but… honestly I feel like this was one, if not THE BEST friends to lovers story I’ve ever read.

Man this book had me laughing and cackling at the stuff that went down with Lia and Breaker. Without any spoilers just know that Meghan didn’t disappoint with this book and please do yourself a favor and if you can get the illustrated version because not only will it enhance your experience of reading the story but you’ll get to see some of the chaos that ensued in this book and OF COURSE SOME DELICIOUS SPICY SCENES! One of the many things I love about Meghan Quinn and her books is the humor she imbues in the characters and the storyline. I couldn’t get enough of it, and safe to say, I was giggling and fully content while reading.

The moment when Breaker realized he was in love with Lia was like a light bulb went off in his head, and thank goodness for that realization. Even though the beginning focused on the friendship between Lia and Breaker, it was clear as day how close those two were. From their inside jokes, special nicknames, and traditions of playing different board games, anyone could see that Breaker and Lia had undeniable chemistry, even when they insisted they were just best friends. I think one of my favorite moments was when Breaker had his epiphany of him being in love with Lia. When Breaker saw Lia in her wedding dress, that was a sweet moment especially with they way he was speechless when seeing her. The way Breaker was with Lia was absolutely loving from always having her back to complimenting her in the most beautiful ways, I was swooning and equally wishing I could have Breaker for myself.

IT’S OFFICIAL! BREAKER CANE IS THE MAN! THE ONE AND ONLY MAN WHO IS FANTASTIC AND MY GOODNESS I LOVE HIM! At first glance, Breaker seemed just like the sweet and nice guy, but… OH MY GOODNESS! HOW DID I NOT SEE HIM BEING A DIRTY TALKER AND MORE AHHH YESSSS! Yeah Breaker was confident in and out of the bedroom and Lia was gladly enjoying herself. Spice was immaculate as always per Meghan’s writing, and she yet again raised my expectations. Even with the spice, I also loved the devotion and commitment that Breaker showed towards Lia. I mean, the way he planned out their first date was not only sweet, but well thought out considering he remembered things Lia had said when they were in college. Breaker loved to spoil Lia and she rightly deserved it. I was all smiles and happy seeing Lia and Breaker being all lovey dovey and passionate with each other. Lia and Breaker finally got their chance to be together and I was enjoying every single second of it!

This truly was a long time coming indeed. Breaker and Lia’s friendship over the course of many years was heartfelt and touching. To see Breaker finally take the initiative to go after Lia in a more romantic way was all kinds of fun and of course a long time coming haha. Lia and Breaker had the best foundation of friendship to build upon the romantic relationship and even when they got together officially, their friendship was still very much present. I loved seeing how close Lia and Breaker were from their love of board games, knowing the most intimate and detail oriented things about one another, it’s shocking to me that they didn’t up end together sooner. Seeing some familiar faces such as, Huxley, Lottie, Kelsey, JP, Myla, Ryot, and Banner added to the fun, and I loved seeing the close friendships between everyone. Everything about this book was phenomenal and again if you can, I would highly suggest getting the illustrated version *wink. The epilogue was a great way to end the story for Breaker and Lia, but also show that their love story was just getting started with even better possibilities. I’m over the moon happy with Breaker and Lia, and with each book from the Cane brothers, I’ve loved each one’s stories, but I have a feeling Breaker is my favorite out of all of them. Give this book a read! Happy reading!

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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