Lauren Blakely

I was only trying to help a friend. I swear. I was legit asking for a friend who was finally ready to date again.I knew what she wanted in a man -- smart, funny, ambitious, well-read (no, the sports section doesn't count), and plays a wicked game of badminton.So I did what any good friend would do. Posted it for her. It seemed like a good idea at the time -- I'd weed through the candidates, and bring her my top picks. But then he responded.Is it wrong to date the guy I screened for my bestie? Not asking for a friend.Three best friends. Three outrageous proposals. Three chances to fall in love. Three brand new standalones from Lauren Blakely!

Asking For a Friend

Candyce Kirk

Asking for a Friend is filled with stuff that I love. Characters that are nerdy and love books, talking about books, references to things I know and love, humor, romance and a smile that was left on my face after reading the last page.

Amy loves all things books and really wants to move up the ladder. She loves her job as Junior Editor, but would love to do more. When a position opens up, Amy knows she needs to do everything to make her dream come true. She knows how to sell the things she loves, but not herself. Amy is a character I really enjoyed. I loved how real she feels and I could relate to her in many ways. She's one I would be friends with!

Linc just moved to start working at the same publisher as Amy. He's basically described as a nerdy Clark Kent and I can definitely understand why. A man who is well read and loves books scores points in my book. Linc is looking to start over and needs to keep work and dating seperate. He's going to have a hard time though, because Amy is hard to resist. I loved Linc. He's down to earth, funny, nerdy and rather settle down than sleep around.

The chemisty is there from the start between Amy and Linc. There are some awkward moments, but those made me laugh out loud. I knew I needed them to be together from the start. Add Amy's idea to the mix to help her friend Peyton find a new boyfriend and I couldn't get enough. The chats between Amy and Linc were hilarious and I loved that Asking for a Friend wasn't filled with drama. Yes, there were some bumps in the road, but it wasn't dragged on.

Romantic comedies are hard to keep unique and refreshing, but Lauren Blakely knew what she was doing with the start of this new series. Besides the amazing romance, all of these characters were amazing. The people Amy and Linc worked with and Amy's friends were a lot of fun. I hope we get more of them in the books to come!

Cat Nunez 

I always love reading Lauren’s books and this one was very fun and easy to read. Amy and Linc are amazing and I really enjoyed the story, especially the funny parts, Amy was so easygoing that I loved everything she did. 

Also, I loved reading about Lauren’s other book characters, like Josh and Quinn, Amy’s siblings and Truly.

Preorder special! Price goes up on release day! I was only trying to help a friend. I swear. I was legit asking for a friend who was finally ready to date again. I knew what she wanted in a man -- smart, funny, ambitious, well-read (no, the sports section doesn't count), and plays a wicked game of badminton. So I did what any good friend would do. Posted it for her. It seemed like a good idea at the time — I’d weed through the candidates, and bring her my top picks. But then he responded. Is it wrong to date the guy I screened for my bestie? Not asking for a friend.

Asking For a Friend

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