Friends Don't Fall in Love: A Novel

I love a redemption story. If it’s one where the “little guy” triumphs over the corporate machine in the process? So much the better. Lorelai and Craig are so endearingly awkward. You can tell there’s so much emotion that they just don’t know what to do with it. This wasn’t your typical “will they or won’t they?”, it was all about how long they’d hold out. I loved seeing how much care and attention they gave to each other’s concerns, and the ending was absolutely perfect.

Jonesin' for more Craig and Lorelai! Agh! The angst! The longing! So much pining in this story! And I loved every last bit of it! Craig and Lorelai had a ONS years ago when Lorelai was at her lowest point, having just tanked her country music singing career and her personal life along with it. Now she's trying to stage a comeback, and always-faithful Craig is right there to support her any way he can. He's a successful record producer now, and her landlord, so she's extra careful about taking advantage of him and risking their delicate friendship as well as his solid career. I adored the slow-burn approach to their romance, and how the real villain in the story is both of their tendencies to overthink every single thing. Fear of failure and insecurities are often huge obstacles to overcome, and this author does an amazing job of making our main characters feel so relatable even though they're famous "stars." One of my favorite parts was the use of country music song titles as chapter headings. You don't have to be a country music fan to enjoy this book, but it certainly doesn't hurt. There's a bit that addresses the gun culture in the US, and I appreciate the way the author focused on the personal aspect rather than the political. I adored Lorelai throughout the story, but never more so than when she's all fired up and laying it all on the line. The beautiful epilogue showcases everyone in the right place, and I could not have loved this story more. The writing is absolutely lovely, and the author demonstrates her own hidden talent for writing memorable song lyrics. I highly recommend this romance and am looking forward to reading more from this amazing author. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

I voluntarily agreed to read and honestly review this book. *sigh* I so loved this story. There’s this rumor that says you shouldn’t fall in love with your best friend, but I think that’s a bunch of hooey. “Who better to fall in love with than someone who Knows you?” is what I always ask. The best kind of love is with someone who knows your quirks, your motivations, your insecurities, and the things that make you You. And Erin Hahn’s story proves my point.