The publisher kindly sent me a physical copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Critically acclaimed author Mia Sosa delivers a sassy, steamy enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy about a woman whose new job requires her to work side-by-side with the best man who ruined her wedding: her ex-fiancé’s infuriating, irritating, annoyingly handsome brother. Perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory, Helen Hoang, and Sally Thorne!
A wedding planner left at the altar. Yeah, the irony isn’t lost on Carolina Santos, either. But despite that embarrassing blip from her past, Lina’s managed to make other people’s dreams come true as a top-tier wedding coordinator in DC. After impressing an influential guest, she’s offered an opportunity that could change her life. There’s just one hitch … she has to collaborate with the best (make that worst) man from her own failed nuptials.
Tired of living in his older brother’s shadow, marketing expert Max Hartley is determined to make his mark with a coveted hotel client looking to expand its brand. Then he learns he’ll be working with his brother’s whip-smart, stunning — absolutely off-limits — ex-fiancée. And she loathes him.
If they can survive the next few weeks and nail their presentation without killing each other, they’ll both come out ahead. Except Max has been public enemy number one ever since he encouraged his brother to jilt the bride, and Lina’s ready to dish out a little payback of her own.
But even the best laid plans can go awry, and soon Lina and Max discover animosity may not be the only emotion creating sparks between them. Still, this star-crossed couple can never be more than temporary playmates because Lina isn’t interested in falling in love and Max refuses to play runner-up to his brother ever again …
The Worst Best Man Review
In the past year, I’ve quickly fallen in love with adult rom-coms. After hearing about The Worst Best Man, I added it to my list of books to read.
The Worst Best Man follows Lina, a wedding planner whose fiance leaves her at the altar. Three years later, she’s interviewing for the job of her dreams. But, she has to work with her ex and his brother, Max to get the job.
Lina is an enjoyable main character. It’s interesting to see a wedding planner who isn’t excited about love. Because of this, it’s a fun experience watching her change her opinions.
Max is also an enjoyable character. He is clearly the opposite of his brother, which is why he compliments Lina so much. His competitive nature with his brother really drives a lot of his life. It’s good to see the growth in his character throughout the book.
I really enjoyed the side characters in this book. The banter Lina has with her family members, especially her aunt are fun to read. Her friendships with Jaslene and Natalia are great as well. I love great friendships – especially in rom-coms.
While the characters are enjoyable, the plot is just so-so for me. These characters reconnect, work on their job pitch, and fall for each other over the span of 5 weeks. It doesn’t feel rushed and it doesn’t seem impossible, it just didn’t wow me.
There certainly is chemistry between Lina and Max. And let me tell you, there are a ton of steamy moments in this book. But at times, they seemed a bit awkard together. While this is probably because of the shared connection of Max’s brother Andrew, it’s still awkward.
One thing I truly did love about this book is Mia Sosa’s writing. She writes really well – it’s expressive and full of detail. I also love the incorporation of Brazilian traditions and foods. It really adds something to the entire book.
Overall, The Worst Best Man is an enjoyable book. While it’s not the best rom-com I’ve read, I would still recommend it.
But, Mia Sosa’s writing is enough to entice me to read more of her books. And I definitely will pick up The Wedding Crasher when it releases next year!
Rating: ★★★☆☆
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About the Author
USA Today Bestselling Author Mia Sosa writes funny, flirty, and moderately dirty contemporary romances that celebrate our multicultural world. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Yale Law School, Mia practiced First Amendment and media law in the nation’s capital for ten years before trading her suits for loungewear (read: sweatpants). Born and raised in East Harlem, New York, she now lives in Maryland with her college sweetheart, their two bookaholic daughters, and one dog that rules them all.
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