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The Best Friend Hookup

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My best friend is crazy.
She wants me to do things with her…in the bedroom.
The things she wants to do, wouldn’t be a part of our usual hangout, where we play video games, or stuff our mouths with extra cheesy pizza.
This is different. She wants me to teach her how to be on top, so she can hook up with a guy she’s always wanted to date.

Of course, I’m going to help my adorable, nerdy best friend Julia. I’m the best man for the job, and she trusts me with her life. Not only that, but I’ve been with plenty of women—enough to know how to show her the ropes.

Showing her what to do shouldn’t change anything between us…at least that’s what I think, until I realize that once she gets the hang of this, she’ll be on top of another guy.

62 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2019

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Kylie King

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Kylie King is a soccer mom by day, and a writer of ridiculously fun romances by night. She loves reading, swimming, and mixed drinks that include lots of rum. All of her books are short and hot, with over-the-top fantasies that ALWAYS end with a romantic happily ever after.

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Profile Image for Farah.
642 reviews56 followers
September 22, 2019
A short, fun and thrilling read.

When Julia wants more experience in the bedroom to get the guy she's been crushing on for way too long, she sees that only her best friend Braxton is the perfect fit for the job.

He's wanted her forever and so when Julia offers him, herself on a platter he finds it hard to keep himself from saying no.

However as they take the next step in their friendship, it's had for them to stop the lines form blending. Emotions that were surpressed, explode out and causes some tension.

Despite that they see though and get the happily ever after they deserve.

A brilliant read if you want something with low drama, a quick flirty fling, and some emotion and heart to make you instantly love these characters!

An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Karin.
2,172 reviews
September 20, 2019
3.5 ✨✨✨

This story was super cute and I loved Brax but really didn’t like Julia to much at times. She was adorable in a very naive sort of way but she was a bit to oblivious in her actions for me to overlook. Overall I did enjoy the premise of the book but Julia’s behavior has me shaking my head at times.

I voluntarily reviewed a advanced readers copy of this book
Profile Image for Gladys.
12.1k reviews138 followers
September 20, 2019
This quick read romance was cute and had a fun storyline. I liked Brax a lot. He was a great friend and simply a really good guy. Julia was a different matter. I could admire her determination and I could understand her cluelessness about what a winner Brax was because A. The whole Friend Zone thing and B. Because it took the story in the direction it needed to go. Honestly though, I could not believe that that loser was her big crush and dream guy. I mean everyone's tastes are different but, Really?!!Add to that the fact that I thought she was frustrating, annoying and simply one hundred percent self centered and I was not a fan. Aside from her though, I thought that this was a entertaining read. I am posting a forthright, voluntary review.
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3,985 reviews351 followers
September 20, 2019
-Sara, 3.5 stars

This book was short but sweet. The title says it all, Julia wants to lose her virginity so she can finally hook up with her crush. Brax wants nothing more than to be with Julia.

After a few times of hooking up, Brax realizes he definitely wants more but isn’t sure she feels the same way. And after a terrible date with her crush, Julia is ready to admit her feelings for her best friend.

Happy endings.
Profile Image for Brandy Roberts.
2,082 reviews60 followers
September 19, 2019
I thought The Best Friend Hookup was a good short read it and I can't wait to read more by her in the future . The characters did frustrate me with how they would go about things I wished they would have said what they meant to one another . But over all this was a good book and I can't wait to read more by the author in the future .
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153 reviews3 followers
March 22, 2023
Bem, já tinha lido um livro da autora e não fiquei propriamente feliz, mas decidi dar outra oportunidade.
Mas novamente, fiquei desiludida, sabia que era um friends to lovers com spicy, mas não sabia que teríamos uma personagem feminina tão egoísta.
Eu compreendo que a Julia não queria ser como os pais, mas ela acaba por ser pior porque ela usa o melhor amigo sabendo dos sentimentos dele.
No final, corre bem para ambos, mas acho que muito do que aconteceu poderia ter sido evitado se a Julia pensasse um pouco para além dela.
7 reviews
August 25, 2020
Uhhhh......

I don’t even know where to begin. The author was all over the place with this book. It should have been longer. Both characters were needy and clingy. It might be the book for you but it wasn’t the book for me
Profile Image for Ammanda Falcão.
270 reviews2 followers
September 5, 2020
"Todos os dias, fico imaginando como posso colocar um sorriso no seu rosto. Isso me faz sentir importante"

Eu comecei achando que era um livro, mas é um conto curto sobre dois melhores amigos.
Não teve nada demais, li em poucas horas, foi um passa tempo legal porém nada memorável.
Profile Image for Mindi.
621 reviews2 followers
December 24, 2023
Quick

If you're looking for a quick 5 minute read, then this is the book for you. It wasn't too bad just wish her date with Chad was in her POV. Would only recommend if you're looking to kill a few minutes. On to the next!
Profile Image for Samantha.
180 reviews843 followers
August 31, 2020
Short and steamy but the hero honestly deserved so much better.
January 11, 2021
True Love 🥰

TRUE LOVE Great chemistry from Best friends to lovers couldn't put it down kept me interested all the way ♥️
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132 reviews
February 28, 2021
i looove best friends to lovers but oh my god the second hand embarrassment i got reading this...
Profile Image for Yvonne Nelson.
1,169 reviews1 follower
March 14, 2021
Good

I enjoyed this book and the first time I've read this author. Enjoyable characters and story. Just not sure if I'll read more by this author tjough
Profile Image for Kirsty McCracken.
1,580 reviews18 followers
May 6, 2021
If this had been any longer I'd have DNFd it, but given it was only 60 or so pages I carried on, and I really shouldn't have bothered because this wasn't great. Shame.
145 reviews
February 25, 2024
ummm…

Sad I didn’t get hear what her career was after university in the flash forward in the epilogue. I mean why only him. That’s sucked. Overall good
Profile Image for Valerie.
672 reviews8 followers
September 17, 2019
The best friends to lovers trope has got to be one of my favorites especially when it’s included in a rom com type book. This super short and easy to get through in one sitting book tells the story of Braxton and Julia two best friends who obviously have feelings for each other but whom choose to leave their feelings out of the equation in order to save their friendship.

When Julia has a chance to be with a long time crush, she realizes that to be with her crush she has to get rid of her pesky virginity. And so she devises a plan in order to get her best friend to take it. Of course this wouldn’t be a good rom com movie without that gasp and no you didn’t look moments because you can just imagine how disastrous this situation ends up being for these two characters who just can’t admit their feelings for each other.

This was definitely worth the couple hour or two that it took to read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Sassy Southern Book Blog.
4,597 reviews244 followers
September 22, 2019
This was another quick and fun read by Kylie and I really enjoyed it. Brax and Julia was the best of friends although Brax always wanted more. And then one day Julia ask him for a unbelievable favor that could change the dynamics of their relationship forever. So could he do what she ask because he cared so much about her or would he deny her because of being afraid of the consequences. Find out when you read this for yourself. - By Tina

Merged review:

This was another quick and fun read by Kylie and I really enjoyed it. Brax and Julia was the best of friends although Brax always wanted more. And then one day Julia ask him for a unbelievable favor that could change the dynamics of their relationship forever. So could he do what she ask because he cared so much about her or would he deny her because of being afraid of the consequences. Find out when you read this for yourself. - By Tina
Profile Image for Jennie Seaman.
589 reviews12 followers
September 19, 2019
This book was really cute!

Julia has a huge crush on a guy in one of her classes. One day she overhears him talking about what he likes in bed. Julia wants to be the one to please him but there's one problem: she's a virgin. She turns to her best friend Braxton, who she knows has tons of sexual experience. Braxton agrees to help Julia, but will his feelings get in the way?

I really enjoyed the characters and the story of this book. Braxton was so adorable. Julia was really strong and knew what she wanted. I just wish there was more to the story. I felt like I needed more in order to really believe the resolution at the end. A little more character development and growth would have been great! But overall really enjoyed reading this one and can't wait to see what Kylie King comes up with next!

**eARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
September 19, 2019
Another quick story from Kylie! While I love her style of writing, I really wish her books were longer so that we could get more context information and enjoy the book further. Julie has a huge crush on one of the biggest jocks (and jerks) at school, and after overhearing he likes an experienced woman, she is on the hunt to get rid of that innocence. Approaching her best friend Braxton to take care of the issue and show her the ropes, he is torn because while they’re best friends, he has major feelings for her. As they continue their lessons, Julie starts to realize maybe she wants what is right in front of her rather than the jerk of a jock, but is it too late for Braxton? I really enjoy Kylie’s writing but really love a more substantial book – here’s to hoping we get a full book instead of a novella soon!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Amy  Crull.
2,096 reviews29 followers
September 20, 2019
So the premise of this was good but there seems to be some holes in the story. I love the idea of best friends falling in love but the part that got me shaking my head the most was with Julia. She wanted to lose her virginity and get pointers on how to get her crush. This guy is douche for real but she can't see it. I really felt bad for Brax in this book. He opened himself up and got burned with Julie. He did what she asked of him but still is hooked on someone. The moment that I just wanted to smack her was when they finished and she immediately started talking about her crush. I was just shocked along with Brax. This girl has some issues and finally realizes what she did wrong. It takes a while though. Brax I adored. He stepped up and did what he always dreamed about. She blew him off but he still stuck by her side. This was a cute book but I thought it could have been more.
Profile Image for MJ's Book Blog and Reviews.
2,659 reviews54 followers
September 15, 2019
Review by: Melanie
(3 stars)

Julie fancies jock Chad and when she overhears him talking to his friend about what he wants in a woman, she is thrilled to know just how to get him. Only problem is though, Chad wants a woman who isn't shy in the bedroom and Julie is a virgin. Deciding to get her best friend Braxton to take care of that little problem for her and teach her the ropes so to speak, during her "education" she's surprised to discover that perhaps what she wanted was right in front of her all along.

This is a super short sexy read; you could read this during your lunch break probably, and so it misses a lot of any build up, or seduction or anything like that. It was an ok read but I want more from my books personally and I give this 3 stars.
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1,958 reviews31 followers
September 23, 2019
Short and steamy but packed with a fun story. This book proves the old saying Best-Laid Plans....
Julia had a plan! Her best friend Braxton was going to take her V card and coach in the bedroom so she doesn't disappoint her crush, the big man on campus.
BUT....
Holy crap they were H.O.T. hot together. There was way more than BFF vibes going on!!!
AND THEN....
Feelings got involved, it got all messy and I was sad because I really like this pair and I wanted them to be a couple. I wanted them together.
I was so happy when everything was out in the open and we got the sweet but still sexy epilogue.
This was a quick read that I really enjoyed!!
Profile Image for Ga Books LoverX.
2,361 reviews23 followers
September 17, 2019
I give this a solid 4 outta 5 rating! It was a short but SUPER steamy romance about best friends getting it on. Julia and Braxton have freaking major chemistry and when she comes to him asking for him to be able to help her with her pesky virginity issue, how can he say no with how much he wants her, but their friendship cannot change. Of course that is a bit harder to say than do right?!

All in all if you are looking for more of an erotica read and want it short and dirty, this is definitely the read for you!

PS: Thank you to Kylie and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review.
Profile Image for Kari Hansen.
10.2k reviews87 followers
September 20, 2019
Julia has been attracted to one of the guys at college and he has finally noticed her but the only problem is he is looking for an experienced better. She is determined to be that woman and who better than her best friend Braxton to teach her everything he knows.

Braxton has always been attracted to Julia but didn’t want to cross the line and destroy their friendship. When she asks him to teach her everything he knows he has his reservations but can’t say no. When feelings become involved will it destroy their friendship or will they realize they are destined to be more than friends?

Short, sweet and oh so sexy!
Profile Image for Lauren.
6,131 reviews55 followers
November 8, 2019
This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable.
Julie doesn’t do relationships after a unique upbringing. When her crush notices her, she wants to lose her virginity and learn bedroom skills to impress him. In order to do that, she asks her best friend to take her virginity. Braxton is in love with Julie but she refuses to love.
The chemistry between Julie and Braxton his clear to see and I liked their friendship.
I really liked the ending to this book.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an enjoyable read.
1,769 reviews12 followers
September 18, 2019
Kylie King is the Queen of short and smutty stories. But what she seems to create also happens to have a solid storyline behind it. This is the case with Braxton & Julia's story. A best friends to hookup novella, what could possibly go wrong? Braxton has managed to hide his feelings for Julia, but as their relationship is changing he finds it hard to hide these feelings anymore from her.
I loved everything about this quick read and I can't wait to read more from Kylie in the future.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book
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