Stephanie Kay has released her latest book today! It is called About A Boy, and this friends to lovers novella was so good. So good. Now technically About A Boy is part of a multi-author series called All American Boys, but you don't have to read the other books to know what is going on. I don't believe they are intertwined, or if they are it is extremely minor. Although if you want to, go for it! I'm sure it will introduce you to a variety of authors that you might not be familiar with.
Now, if you read my February Anticipated Reads post, then you may recall me questioning the last name Lanzi. I was wondering if Maddie Lanzi was any relation to Sophia Lanzi. (Sophia is from Delay of Game, which is book 3 in the San Fransisco Strikers series.) Well my question was answered! I thought they might be sisters, but nope, they are cousins. So yes, they are related. Sorry if that's a spoiler for you. I don't think it is though as Sophia is barely in the book. Anyways, that little connection made me smile.
As I mentioned previously, About A Boy is a friends to lovers story. Maddie and Marco have been best friends since they were little, and their families have always referred to them as M&M. Well Marco has recently flown back into town so he can make some truffles for a wedding, and M&M are sharing a hotel room. All is fine and dandy until they find out about the hotel room situation. That's going to make things a bit more interesting.
Before I say too much, let's bring in the book blurb:
The best of friends, but nothing more. Until now...Graphic designer Maddie Lanzi is still figuring out her life. Her freelance business is up and sort of running, but something is missing -- her best friend. The only constant in her life since birth. Inseparable. Until a year ago.
Pastry chef Marco Marchetti has spent the last year in Paris honing his skill with all things chocolate. Life is good. The only thing that could make it better is having his best friend Maddie by his side. Now he's heading stateside to make truffles for her brother's wedding. He's excited to see his family, but all he really wants is to hang with Maddie. They're even rooming together, just like when they were kids.When a hotel mix-up turns two queen beds into one massive king-size, he's seeing his best friend in a whole new light. Will a weekend of passion turn into a lifetime together or will Marco be heading back to Paris alone?
About A Boy was so good. I loved the story. I loved the romance. I loved how steamy the book was. I loved "seeing" Maddie and Marco together, and reconnect after being separated for the last year. I, of course, also enjoyed when the characters from the San Fransisco Strikers books made an appearance. I was smiling like a fool.
Of course every good love story has a moment where things turn questionable. Can they work through their issue to get to their happily ever after? Can they communicate, and not just assume the other knows? So you already know that an issue arises, but what will happen? How does the book end?
If you enjoy the friends to lovers trope, then please read this book. It is worth it, I promise. About A Boy is a quick and easy read, but I think you'll fall for the characters too. I can only hope to see more of Maddie and Marco in future books by Stephanie Kay.
Happy Reading,
About Stephanie Kay:
USA Today Bestselling Author, Stephanie Kay has always loved a good romance, and she got hooked on the dirty ones at the tender age of 14, when she told her mother that if the cover wasn't a bodice ripper, then there was no sex in the book. As an avid mystery reader, her mother never checked to see if Stephanie was lying. Twenty plus years later, Stephanie's most prized possession is her Kindle, and she may have a Hallmark movie obsession.
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Thank you to Stephanie Kay for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for a review.
A positive review was not required, this story just made me happy and therefore I talked about it.
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