A Guide to Being Just Friends A perfect feel-good rom-com read!

Sophie Sullivan — 2023

'A refreshing romance with a strong sense of setting and a charismatic cast' Publishers Weekly on How to Love Your Neighbour A frothy, effervescent rom-com from sparkling romance author Sophie Sullivan. ............................................ Hailey Sharp has a one-track mind: Get her salad shop off the ground. Do everything possible to make it a success. Repeat. With a head full of entrepreneurial ideas and a bad ex in her rear-view mirror, Hailey's one and only focus is living life the way she wants to. No distractions. For Wes Jansen, companionship, not passion, is the name of the game. After the pain from his parents' angry divorce and a string of lacklustre first dates, he'd much rather find someone who he likes, but won't love. Following a disastrous meet cute that wasn't even intended for them, Hailey and Wes go their separate ways. But when Wes finds Hailey to apologize for his behaviour, they strike up a friendship - and that's all it will ever be. Hailey doesn't want any distractions. Wes doesn't want to fall in love. What could possibly go wrong? ............................................ Praise for Sophie Sullivan! 'Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down' Lyssa Kay Adams 'Impossible to read without smiling - escapist romantic comedy at its finest' Lauren Layne 'A funny, sweet rom com from a fresh, sparkling new voice' Andie J. Christopher 'Sophie Sullivan's writing feels like a warm hug' Rachel Lynn Solomon 'This is a Hallmark movie in book form' Helen Hoang

Reviews

Heather Harrington@nerdybynatureblog

Aug 21, 2023

I went into this not realizing that it was the third book in a series or that I had already read the other two, so that was a pleasant surprise. Sullivan's writing is so breezy that I flew through it in one sitting. I liked Hailey and Wes and thought they had a sweet relationship. They worked so well as friends that it felt natural when it inevitably progressed into something more. I saw it compared to When Harry Met Sally, which was pretty apt. I didn't love the third-act drama, but other than that, I enjoyed it and would recommend it if you like wholesome, Hallmark-feeling romances.

Kerry Kalinoski@busywithmybooks

Mar 10, 2023

I really enjoyed this one and the small business owner storyline. I loved the entire friend group that encompassed this story. What I wasn’t a fan of was the fact that one of these characters had to completely change what they wanted from life in order for this relationship to work. I understand there needed to be conflict and the character needed to do some personal exploration but it’s just not my personal favorite storyline that we all need to change our life goals to find happiness.

Kristina Sanders@ksanders013

Oct 11, 2024

Karunika @bibliophile_badass

May 5, 2023

Abigail | @acozyadventurer

Jan 28, 2023

Highlights

Abigail | @acozyadventurer

The softness in his gaze was doing something weird to her in- sides. Not friend-like things, but she was okay with setting it aside because what was happening between them felt special. All the friends she' d thought were the real deal disappeared with her relationship. Connections she thought mattered were severed like the tie between them was the thinnest of strings. This tether she was weaving with Wes felt strong, sturdy. Like something she could count on even if it was stretched. "Im glad we met," he said finally.

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