The Best Friend Bargain

This is a true friends to lovers story. Robin Bielman gives the readers a story with chemistry, humor, and heartfelt situations. "The Best Friend Bargain" by Robin Bielman is book number three in the "Kisses in the Sand" series. This is Olivia Lincoln and Danny Ellis' story. Danny and Olivia have been best friends for years. They have always been there for each other until Olivia runs off to London. She hasn't been in contact with Danny for six months. She's back now and pregnant. Olivia is hoping Danny will marry her. Danny has his reasons that he vowed he would never marry. But, Danny has always protected Olivia so that's just what he does. Despite all that Danny and Olivia are going through they are able laugh and offer comfort to each other. As time goes on the lines between best friends and lovers start to blur. Will they cross that line? I just fell in love with Danny. He is such a sweet and caring guy. I liked Olivia too. Olivia is dealing with so many emotional issues on top of hormonal changes. Will Danny and Olivia be able to take a chance on love or will all the emotional issues prevent them? FYI, includes mature content. This book can also be a standalone. I want to go back and read the others in this series. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley/Entangled Publishing.

This is a fun lighthearted story that's perfect for a lazy afternoon read. Olivia Lincoln finds herself in a bit of a situation. After finding out she's pregnant and telling the father, she discovers he's not exactly the great guy she thought he was. He wants nothing to do with the child or her if she decides to keep it. So she's back home and looking to her best friend Danny for help. Not wanting to face the disapproval of her mother she wants Danny to marry her. Since he's never planning on falling in love and getting married this shouldn't be too big of a favor to ask. Right??? The book is very well written and we get some glimpses of the couples from the prior books in the series which is always fun. Danny and Olivia are an interesting pair and while I loved Danny, Olivia at times drove me a bit crazy. Overall though, an enjoyable read and a book I would definitely recommend.

Loved, loved this book by Robin Bielman. Best friends to lovers, is one of my favorite troupes to read. I always believe, friends first make a better relationship. This book will have you sighing with happiness, and laughing out loud with their knock/knock jokes. Loved the emails between them. They both have fears, as their relationship goes forward in the romance department, that will need to worked out. It was great to catch up with the other characters from the previous books. I highly recommend this book for a lazy summer afternoon of reading, you will not be disappointed. This book is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone