A review by kspear22
Just One of the Groomsmen by Cindi Madsen
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
This was a super adorable friends to lovers romance story. From the very first interaction, I knew I was going to enjoy it. I wasn’t wrong.
Addie reminded me so much of myself. A total tomboy...from the way she dressed to her love of sports. I could identify with her 100%. I mean, hell, even some of how her family acted was similar to my own. While not a necessity for me to enjoy a book, in this case, it only added to it.
But she and Tucker were so perfect for each other. It was obvious from the beginning. While the entire group of friends were close, they had a special, closer bond that shone through. I was rooting for them before they realized it themselves.
I have to say though I loved the romance element, the actual plot was fun and adorable too! I loved all the characters (especially Nonna) in the town. I loved Lexie. I loved the wedding planning. The secrecy. The puppy. And yes, there are cliches present, but I didn’t even mind them in this case.
And oh em gee. What an adorable ending! The rehearsal dinner scene was just the culmination of everything we’d learned about these characters. So damn cute!! Love, love, love.
My one complaint was the characters’ repetitive thoughts over not ruining a friendship. It was constant and mentioned enough for me to roll my eyes at times. (Probably our of frustration for their stubbornness.)
Such a fun, humorous contemporary. I have no idea if there are plans for books about the rest of the guys in the group, but I’d totally be there for them!
This was a super adorable friends to lovers romance story. From the very first interaction, I knew I was going to enjoy it. I wasn’t wrong.
Addie reminded me so much of myself. A total tomboy...from the way she dressed to her love of sports. I could identify with her 100%. I mean, hell, even some of how her family acted was similar to my own. While not a necessity for me to enjoy a book, in this case, it only added to it.
But she and Tucker were so perfect for each other. It was obvious from the beginning. While the entire group of friends were close, they had a special, closer bond that shone through. I was rooting for them before they realized it themselves.
I have to say though I loved the romance element, the actual plot was fun and adorable too! I loved all the characters (especially Nonna) in the town. I loved Lexie. I loved the wedding planning. The secrecy. The puppy. And yes, there are cliches present, but I didn’t even mind them in this case.
And oh em gee. What an adorable ending! The rehearsal dinner scene was just the culmination of everything we’d learned about these characters. So damn cute!! Love, love, love.
My one complaint was the characters’ repetitive thoughts over not ruining a friendship. It was constant and mentioned enough for me to roll my eyes at times. (Probably our of frustration for their stubbornness.)
Such a fun, humorous contemporary. I have no idea if there are plans for books about the rest of the guys in the group, but I’d totally be there for them!