Estimated Reading Time: 6min
What happens when you’re just friends but you end up in New York, and one of you might be leaving…. what would you do, and how would you spend your time? Would you take a chance at being more and change your life?
Cole and Laila are Just Friends
Cole Kimball and Laila Olivet have been best friends their entire lives. Cole is the only person (apart from blood relatives) who’s seen Laila in her oversized, pink, plastic, Sophia Loren glasses. Laila is always the first person to taste test any new dish Cole creates in his family’s restaurant . . . even though she has the refined palate of a kindergartener. Most importantly, Cole and Laila are always talking. About everything.
When Cole discovers a betrayal from his recently deceased grandfather that shatters his world, staying in Adelaide Springs, Colorado, is suddenly unfathomable. But Laila loves her life in their small mountain town and can’t imagine ever living anywhere else. She loves serving customers who tip her with a dozen fresh eggs. She loves living within walking distance of all her favorite people. And she’s very much not okay with the idea of not being able to walk to her very favorite person.
Still, when Cole toys with moving across the country to New York City, she decides to support her best friend–even as she secretly hopes she can convince him to stay home. And not just for his killer chocolate chip pancakes. Because she loves him. As a friend. Just as a friend. Right?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief
Moderate: Abandonment, Terminal Illness, Death of a Parent
Minor: Sexual Content
My Review
Hilarious as always. Relatable quirky MC, but this time I honestly saw myself in the character of Laila in so many ways 😂
Best friends who are remarkably close, and a potential move separating them was an interesting conflict. Their relationship was super open – especially for a friend relationship between a guy and girl – but it was actually nice to see a somewhat healthy friendship/relationship for a change!
I loved the tv and movie references thrown out in the NY setting. It was like being in on the joke. Several moments of laughing so hard I almost fell onto the floor, so you know it was a good one for me.
Would I Recommend This Book?
Yes! Bethany Turner books are always fun to read, and this was witty, heartfelt and a great time.
Similar Books You Might Like
If you are thinking what kind of books would have similar feel, themes or content, here is a list that you can consider:
- Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other (Bethany Turner)
- To Have and to Hold (Lauren Layne)
- The Cheat Sheet (Sarah Adams)
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