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Just this Once

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I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley.

I read book one which I enjoyed, but I didn't read book two. I wish I could say that I enjoyed this book, but honestly this was a bit of a disappointment for me.

I was looking forward to reading about Molly and Sean since I liked the interaction between the two in book one and I knew that they would eventually end up together. Honestly, I just didn't feel the chemistry in this book and I didn't find there to be as much fire in Molly's personality.

Without giving away spoilers, I strongly disliked Sean's family and the pretentiousness bored me.

The ensemble cast was good and at the same time a little intrusive which made the ending conflict a little frustrating as I felt that there were too many cooks in the kitchen.

I don't have any desire to read book two as both of those characters annoyed me in this book and it's doubtful that I'll read book four, but I think I already know who the love interest will be.

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Sean Wyse has an image of his ideal wife--the right education, pedigree, and social standing. But when it comes to the women he dates for fun--the complete opposite. And they are all blonde with blue eyes much like his best friend, Molly Brandt. Sean needs to uphold the family reputation--lately, his mother has been pressuring him to find the ideal wife. Sean doesn't want a marriage like his parents. He recently discovered that his parents have never been faithful to each other--that explains his two half brothers by his father's mistresses. His parents only remain married for appearance sake. Sean wants to marry for love not as a business deal.
Molly Brandt has been in love with Sean since she was 15 when her parents were killed and she had to move in with her older brother and his roommate (Sean).Sean did everything he could to get Molly out of her depressive funk and to smile. Molly has been secretively in love with Sean since then. She tries to hide it. She finally has a handle on it--she doesn't cry every time he seriously dates someone. Her heart no longer yearns for him. That's when her crush was only one-sided. Sean goes and changes things beginning with throwing her deadbeat roommate out and replacing him. Molly can take care of herself--she has three jobs and two businesses to run. She doesn't need Sean to rescue her. She can take care of herself. Molly asks Sean to move out. No way can her heart handle a near naked Sean in her apartment--she could barely handle it when she was a teen. Now, she could do something about it--only if Sean feels the same way. No way is she going to be just another notch on his bedpost.
What happens when Sean feels the same way? He has always been protective of her much like her brother, Max. But unlike Max, he wants to savor every inch of her. He can't stop thinking about her. His mother and other people make Molly insecure about herself. Can he get through to her about how he feels about her?

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Sean and Molly. Best friends. Best friend's little sister. Yes, it has both tropes in here, and they are done perfectly. I loved these two so much. They needed to be together and when they both stopped fighting and realized it, it was a thing of beauty!

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A steamy friends to lovers that will keep you turning the pages. It's a love story like only Mira Lynn Kelly can do. It was sweet and sexy, a little angst mixed with frustration as Sean and Molly go back and forth trying to figure it all out. I loved their chemistry, their fire for each other and their growth throughout the story. It was beautiful, and a story you won't want to miss!

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Love Love love this book. I’m just going to say this is my favorite book in this series. Sean and Molly are just so freaking awesome. Sean and Molly are best friends and they are part of tight group of friends including Molly’s brother Max.

Sean, Jake, Brody and Max were college roommates and have remained best friends. Holly moved in with the guys when she was 15 due to her home life. So she was basically one of the guys since then. When Holly moved in with them Sean made it his mission to make her smile and take her mind of her problems. Molly and Sean developed a relationship early on and are best friends.

Molly’s current roommate hasn’t paid rent in several months. Sean decides to get rid of him and so Molly won’t be with out rent he moves in. And the hilarity begins. Molly wants Sean out of her apartment because, Yes they are best friends but she may have had a crush on him when she was younger. So Molly knows if Sean is in her personal space it could reignite those feelings. So she starts trying everything posyto get him out and Sean plays right back.

I loved the book and Molly and Sean. They were fun characters and their relationship as friends was almost like a couples without the sex. So it was great when Sean finally realized Holly was more than just his best friend. I can’t wait for Brody’s story. Read this book you will not regret and you will not want to put it down. This book was one that I’m still thinking about parts of it and wishing I wasn’t finished reading it.

I received a free advanced copy for an honest review.

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Just This Once is Sean and Molly’s story. They have been best friends for years, but unbeknownst to Sean, Molly has also been in love with him for much of that time. However, they come from vastly different worlds. Sean has always made it clear that he plans to marry a highly educated woman fro similar social circles, so Molly has always believed that they could never have a romantic relationship. However, Sean begins to look at Molly differently after they become roommates.

As with all of Ms. Kelly’s books, the dialogue is clever and witty. While a good deal of humor is sprinkled throughout, there are also heartbreaking moments when neither Sean nor Molly is at all sure that their romantic relationship will survive. Another winner from Mira Lyn Kelly!

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This is a really fun story. It is book 3 in a series and stands alone and I have read all 3 stories. This story is about Mollie, the sister of Max who had his own book in book 2/ Max took care of her and his close friends became her old brothers. One of which was Sean. But Mollie has always had a crush on Sean.

Sean is the rich friend and he and Mollie are very close. He hates that her roomie is taking advantage of Mollie and so he gets rid of him and becomes her new roomie and lets just say that is when the fun begins. This was a warm, and fun story that I highly reccomend and enjoyed. It is well written about a really wonderful couple and I enjoyed watching them get their happily ever after.

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Wow! I wish I could give it more stars!! Great book!! This is the first book I've read from this author and I'm definitely pleasantly surprised! Now I just have to go back and read all the others lol I think there's two books from this series but you definitely don't have to read them to read this one I didn't feel lost at all! I just want to go back to read the others cuz this one was that good! This is Sean and Molly book Sean is a big shot hotel owner Molly owns her own cleaning service and works at the local bar, they've been best friends for years , Molly has always had a crush on Sean but they definitely come from different world's and Sean to make his parents happy is looking for a trophy wife! They end up living together just as friends and all kinds of funny moments happen!! This book was such a great story I really enjoyed it! It was hot too!! Thank you NetGalley and sourcebook Casablanca for sharing this book with me! Now I'm off to purchase more from ms Kelly lol

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