A review by xlivingthroughpagesx
The Boyfriend Boycott: A Spicy Small Town Friends with Benefits Romance by Meg Riley

challenging lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Thank you to Meg Riley and Sunny Babe PR for this ARC!

The Boyfriend Boycott is the perfect mix of swoony romance, emotional depth, and flirty banter! Grady Landry completely stole my heart—he’s the definition of a golden retriever boyfriend. Sweet, patient, persistent, and so ridiculously charming, he’s determined to prove that love isn’t something to run from. And honestly? I was rooting for him the entire time.

Our heroine, on the other hand, tested my patience a little with her stubbornness. Her fear of relationships made sense, but there were moments when I just wanted to shake some sense into her! That being said, her complicated family dynamics, especially her struggles with her mother, were incredibly relatable and added so much depth to the story. Watching her slowly let down her walls and realize that maybe—just maybe—Grady was different made the emotional payoff so satisfying.

If you love a romance with a strong but guarded heroine, a hero who will fight for her heart, and a guaranteed happily ever after, this book is for you! A fantastic addition to The Heartwood Series! 💛