I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Not So Happily Ever After, contrary to the title, ends quite happily. Mac and Will, long time friends have a fling a couple of years before the story takes place. Here I am at a disadvantage as I haven’t read the previous books in the series. If I had I might have had more insight into their relationship. Both protagonists have issues with family and their future except they feel so much for each other that it only becomes a small hurdle. A nice easy romance, I give it 3.5 stars. Thank you for the ARC.

Two years ago Will and Mackenzie sleep together and ever since they have avoided spending time together.
Present day when they are forced to spend time together, they decide to be friends again. But their attraction towards one another soon has them agreeing to be friends with benefits till Mac returns to the Uni. As they get closer to each other when the time comes, will they be able to let each other go ?
Not so happily ever after is a cute and sweet read. It is a light hearted read with lovable characters who share indisputably hot chemistry. It’s a book that has romance, is fun and has a touch of drama, in short a complete entertainer.

No! Not for me!
DNF at 30% then went back and finished it...

I cant condone the back and forth, heart breaking shit.

This was short, and not as good as the description led it to be, Will and Mac go from denying the sexual connection in there friendship that we don't really see them build, I dunno know it just felt off. Then they were friends and bens, and I honestly didn't feel the chemistry the romance... nope! Was seriously lacking and I just couldn't enjoy it at all.

This is my second book of the same group of characters but I'm not sure if author means it to be a series but I do remember Lucas and Violet from a prior book. There could be confusion regarding the characters if you aren't aware.
Overall, the plot seems simple with both main characters needing to assert to their parents their intentions in life.

Secondary business with a rock star is just a bit of fun.
It's a nice English young adult romance.

I received a free ARC version of book in exchange for a honest review. All opinions and critiques are my own.

The title says it all. Not so happily ever after. Will used to be one of her best friends and he still is one of her brothers best friends. The problem is that Will and Mac slept together two years ago and had a falling out This is their not so happily ever after. After two years they try to be friends again and they develop a not so healthy relationship. In my opinion they really ren't good for each other. The story and their relationship can be sweet at times and then I just want to yell at them both. Or yell at the storyline.

In the midst of their developing relationship, they have a lot of family drama, work drama and school drama.

Overall, I liked the book but didn't love it. I probably wouldn't recommend the book but I'm not sorry I read it.

This short Novella was not as good as its book description. You never really see the friendship build with Will and Mac. They go from denying their sexual connection straight to being friends with benefits. I didn't really feel the chemistry between them. The romance seemed rather flat and uninspiring.
Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

So Wil is Mac's brothers best friend and two years ago they had a one night stand, and Wil was supposed to meet Mac the next day but he never showed up, breaking Mac's heart when they finally saw each other they both said some harsh words and for two years avoided each other and their relationship was never the same. Now Lucas asks Wil for a favor putting him and Mac together and they both realized how much they missed each other's friendship and more even though they are both lying to themselves claiming that they wont go there again, but that doesn't even last a week. As they agree on a friends with benefits situation until Mac goes back to Uni their feelings get deeper and deeper and then they have another blow out all due to misconceptions and their own feelings into the mix. Buuut they do get an HEA, I enjoyed book but there back in forth in there inner thoughts drove me a little crazy.

This book was just okay for me. Definitely slow in some parts but came together gold overall. I received an ARC via netgalley for an honest review.

DNF @ 35%. I really tried to enjoy it, but when I have to force myself to read I know,it's time to call it quits. I got over a third of the way through and very little had happened. Plus I felt no chemistry between Will and Mac. Just whining about how they can't be together, although I'm not really sure why. I felt like I came in in the middle of the story, because the start of their story really was years ago and is only vaguely referred to. Maybe if I had read the other books of the series it would have worked better for me.

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had a mixture of just enough sweet & comedic romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

Not So Happily Ever After by Christina Phillips a five-star read that will give you a happy ever after. This was a super sweet story at times, but there is also a real plot and drama to the story, Will and Mac will make your heart break, but they may also be able to put it back together again.

What a treat the read this one! I absolutely loved Will and Mac. Will was a rare treat in the story realm of book boyfriends. Great read that flows from start to finish. Mac's home from Uni on vacation and isn't doing well in school. She's not into it. When her brothers best friend Will comes to the door with an order from her brother to take her to see someone who brother doesn't trust, Mac's a little overwhelmed. She and Will were really close when something happened between them after the one time they slept together a couple years ago. Since then things haven't been the same. Mac's hurt and she and Will just tolerate each other, thankfully since she away she doesn't see much of him. Her brother is in Spain. Her other brother is around, he's the quiet one. The plot line is great and the backstory slides nicely along with both characters having to make some important life choices. Vague right? Good! You have to read it to find out. You'll love Mac and Will.
A must read.

arc from NetGalley and Entangled for an honest review

Did not finish. Stopped at 13%.

I’m having a hard time figuring out where the author was going with this story. 13% in and I was so bored and waiting for something to happen. It was like being strung along. Too many other stories out there to continue reading this one.

Will is not only best mates with Mac's brother. But also is best friends with Mac. So it gets awkward when the day after a one night stand between goes bad. Their second chance is like a mine field of emotions and trying not to say the wrong thing. I liked the family back story best.

This is the story of Mac snd Will. Will is her brother's best friend and two years ago they had a fling. That one night stand left Mac hurt and distance grew between them when Mac started avoiding him.

But things will change when Lucas will ask Will to escort Mac and be her bodyguard while taking care the exaggerations of a young man who is part of the music group that Mac is expecting in her fundraise event.

Will will be surprised by her friendliness and easy going manner and both will be reminded of the way things were between them. They will start spending time together enjoying one another but soon they will find irresistible thrir attraction and they end up having amazing sex.

While enjoying their bodies they will come close and they will confine in each other revealing hidden desires and dreams;their personal promises to their loved ones who had lost and which are holding them back and unhappy.

Will they acknowledge and embrace their love? Will they follow they dreams or continue on their path of unhappiness?

A fast pace romance with emotional depth which I really enjoyed. I loved the main characters as I found them so fresh and pleasant and their love so rejuvenating. A book I would definitely recommend reading on a Sunday afternoon, on the beach and in general if you want a pleasant get away in the throes of a modern romance.

This was a well written story, written in the first person from both the hero and heroine's point of views. Mackenzie and Will have known each other for years. Will is her brother's best friend. We don't know exactly what happened between them at first. And to me, is the biggest problem of the story. The discomfort is written well but we get lost in their heads without understanding the full story. So while they muse about the other? The reader is left inferring what went down. I think the story would have been better served to tell us up front exactly what happened and then move from there.

The argument at the end seemed manufactured and more high school than even new adults. The characters had a really nice chemistry with each other. I liked them both.

Mac can read her man like a book, “let me guess.” Her voice is soft, and she traces a finger along the line of my jaw. “You’re sleeping in here tonight, right?” Will really dotes on his woman, “Mac has an exhibition at Camden Market on Boxing Day. You’re all invited.” Will makes it sound more like a command than an invite..." I liked this book, I loved Will.

Loved this book! It drew me right in from the very first page. Mac is the girl whose brother is Will's best friend. Mac and Will have always been good friends, until they had a one night stand that ruined everything and they've avoided each other ever since. When circumstances throw them back together, they realize how much they've missed their friendship. However, it's hard to just be friends when the attraction is still there....

The characters were engaging and flawed enough to feel real. While their tale is predictable, the way it was told was entertaining kept me hooked until this last page.

If you enjoy a friends to lovers romance, you will love this book. Additionally, I loved that the characters from the prior books in the series made an appearance. However, while this is part of a series, this is a stand alone novel. Put this one at the top of your TBR list.

Very good book! I definitely enjoyed reading this book! This is Mackenzie and Will book, they're best friends since childhood and Will is actually best friends with macks brother, they end up hooking up and some situations occur on both sides and they go their separate ways! A few years later macks back in town and they get together on the sly , this book was hot! Really funny! I loved that the band lead singer was such a tool! That was really funny! Definitely don't miss out on this one! I really enjoyed this book! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!