Break Up With Him, For Me by Whitney G is LIVE and available in Kindle Unlimited
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Blurb
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Penelope, I know that it’s three o’clock in the morning, but I have to get this off my chest.
I can’t give you any more advice on landing this other guy, can’t tell you another “sexy” thing that you should do, or suggest a new set of filthy words that you should text him late at night.
As your best friend, I’ve reached my limit, and I can honestly say that he doesn’t deserve you.
I’m not saying all of this because I’m f-cking jealous, or because he had the audacity to say that he makes more money than me. (I still can’t find his name on the Forbes 500 list, and I know damn well that he’s renting that Ferrari, but that’s a story for a different day.)
He’s not who you think he is, and the better man has always been right in front of you…
You have every reason to never give me a chance since you know me better than anyone, and you agree with all the tabloids calling me “The Cocky King of New York,” and the “Untamed Playboy of Manhattan.” But I honestly believe that you’re better off with someone else, and I need you to see.
I’m not asking for too much…I just want you to break up with him, for me.
Review
4 stars
The is a fun, clever, and banter-and-chemistry-filled friends-to-lovers romance that quickly hooked me in, and kept me captivated from start to finish.
Hayden and Penelope are best friends, but it wasn’t always that way. Hayden was the best friend of Penelope’s older brother, Travis, and when Travis left town to follow his career, he put his 23 year old best friend in charge of looking after his 17 year old sister. Hayden was less than impressed, but he soon became Penelope’s lifeline, driving her around, supporting her sporting aspirations, rescuing her when she needed it, and providing dating advice. And over the years, a friendship formed until we get to the present where Penelope is 25, and Hayden is a billionaire app developer, and they are both living in New York City and are the centre of each other’s worlds (in a strictly platonic sense).
I love this friendship! They tease and bicker, they share everything, and they put each other above everything – which is hilarious when Hayden’s colleagues try to keep him focussed on other things. They are smart and witty, the banter, emails and text conversations are gold, and they get each other on such a deep level. Nothing is off limits, and I laughed over and over at their conversations, and entertaining dynamic.
“I hope that after today’s ‘Meet the Family’ episode, that you’ll be honest with Mack and tell him about the lackluster sex … Reaching the six-month mark means you should be able to be honest.”
“Our sex isn’t lackluster.”
“You’ve finally had an orgasm then?”
“No.” I swatted his hand away from the fruit tray.
“Has he gone down on you?”
“That’s none of your business.” My cheeks reddened.
“So, that’s a no.”
It becomes evident pretty quickly that there is more than just friendship between these two. They may not acknowledge it, but attraction sizzles, and when Penelope finally looks to be getting serious with the ‘right guy’, Hayden realises what is right in front of him, and he’s not prepared to let her get away.
And suddenly, everything is different.
“I want you to break up with him, for me.”
“I fucking want you, Penelope,” he said. “You belong with me.”
Hayden very much reminds me of one of my fave Whitney G. heroes, Andrew Hamilton from Reasonable Doubt. He is a brash, confident, cocky playboy who does whatever he wants and gives zero fucks, and it’s so entertaining! Especially when you mix that with Penelope’s feistiness, as she continues her quest for love. And when he sets his fierce magnetism on her, she is powerless to resist.
“I can’t be just your friend anymore, Penelope.” He looked into my eyes. “I refuse.”
The story jumps between past and present, giving us glimpses into Hayden and Penelope’s past, which is revealed slowly throughout the book. It is a great way for the story to unfold, as there is so much more to this friendship than we see on the surface. We get hints at the depth of their connection and the importance of their relationship, and as the story twists and turns, things are revealed just at the right moment for maximum impact, and I thought it was really cleverly written.
The romance is gorgeous, and steamy as all hell. Hayden is sexy, and seriously filthy, and though he’s never been in a relationship before, he throws himself all in and gives great boyfriend. He’s funny, sweet, and swoony, and I loved seeing him as the romantic hero.
“I want to be yours, and I want you to be mine.”
But it’s not all smooth sailing. Hayden and Penelope have some hard times to get through, and though there were some moments that made my heart ache, of course it ends well (though I would have loved another epilogue just to provide some more closure and give us a glimpse of their HEA).
I loved this book. It kept me entertained all the way through, and I finished it with a grin on my face, marvelling at the way it all unfolded.
Loved it – 4 stars!
P.S. I also have to give special shout-out to Penelope’s roommate, because she’s amazing, and that dynamic was fantastically fun.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
About the Author
Whitney G. is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. Her books have been published in twelve languages.
Whenever she’s not penning a new novel, you can find her blogging about self-publishing at The Indie Tea, drinking hot coffee, or traveling the world in sweater boots.
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