Review: Sweet and Fun!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 20, 2014
With a title like Friends to Lovers, it's clear what kind of story you will find. Sometimes the best romances come from a friends-to-lovers situation. This was indeed a good romance, a solid story that I very much enjoyed, and left me wanting to read the rest of this series.From the beginning, I spent a good deal of the book with a smile on my face, from something one of the characters would say, or the way they would interact with each other. It was, in short, a fun romance. But it wasn't all smiles, and it was a bit of a journey for Daphne and Gib to work things out, which I appreciated, as it's not always easy to make the switch from best friends to something more, especially when the hero is a notorious playboy.The chemistry between these two was great, and I loved the build up. But, sadly, when they did finally make it to the bedroom, some of that heat vanished, and I was a bit disappointed by the sex scene.I wanted to love Gib. Of course he was handsome, and the fact that he's English, and from a titled family (though he doesn't care about his family or title - long story), only added to his appeal. But he had his ups and downs. The fact that he was such a player left a sour taste in my mouth. And the way he ruined his first date with Daphne by treating her like every other bimbo he's slept with, taking her to the same restaurant, where they basically have the Gib Special that they roll out each time he brings a woman in, only made me want to kick him. Hard and in a very sensitive spot. Also, I just couldn't see why he acted the way he did. He says he thought about her as more than just a friend, but always pushed that feeling away and continued sleeping through the entire city's female population. Then, after just one kiss, he's ready to throw himself into a relationship with Daphne. even if he's not yet willing to admit that it is, in fact, a real relationship he wants from her.But, I have to admit, he also had his good moments, where I could see why Daphne fell for him. Personally, I'm not sure if I would have fallen for him, and then forgiven him so easily, but oh well.All in all, Friends to Lovers was a very charming and sweet read. It may not have been perfect, but it was still very enjoyable. I will definitely be continuing this series! If you are looking for a fun romance, where a deep friendship turns into something more, I am confident that you will like this book.4 STARS!~ * ~ * ~For my full review, including favorite book quotes, please visit my blog, TBQ's Book Palace.TheBookQueen