I loved this book-from the setting in a small Alabama town to the struggles of two best friends not to fall in love with each other and completely ruin the five some friendship dynamic.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Addison Murphy is really close with her all male group of friends. She is not a girly girl, but she is willing to dress for the occasion when asked to be one of the groomsmen in her bestie's wedding. It helps that all of her other friends are attending, especially Tucker.

Tucker Crawford hates his life in the city and he misses his friends back home. He decides to move back and do something he loves, restore boats. Tucker wasn't counting on seeing his friend, Addie, in a dress. Suddenly, his feelings toward her are headed down a dangerous path. Is it a road worth taking?

JUST ONE OF THE GROOMSMEN by author Cindi Madsen is a touching tale of romance blossoming between two friends. Addie and Tucker have always been the closest in their little pack, but time and distance play a huge role in how they see one another. Their mutual friendship begins to change into something much more. Only problem is that their getting together could destroy their close-knit group forever so things have to be taken slow and seriously. Will it all be worth the risk? Find out in JUST ONE OF THE GROOMSMEN. It is one of my favorite reads of 2019. I give it 4.5 stars.

Tucker is a lawyer in a firm in the city, but one visit back home makes him realize all that he is missing in life, so packs his bags, quits his job and is moving back to small town, Uncertainty. Driving back into town, he is greeted by a pair of sexy legs under a car. Just as fantasies start building he realizes that those legs belong to his best friend Addison. And now try as he might he can’t think of her anymore as just one be of the guys.
Addie is a physical therapist in Uncertainty and the only girl in a group of 5. Having missed Tucker, she is super happy with his return, after all he is her best friend. But something has changed between them since his return. She has started to have feelings for him and doesn’t know what to do.
They both don’t want to give in and ruin their easy hangouts and years of effortless friendship. How long can they suppress feelings they shouldn’t be having ?
I love reading friends to lover stories, and had so much fun reading Tucker and Addies journey.
I couldn’t get enough of this book. It’s such a cute friends to more story with some funny moments and hot chemistry. Am looking forward to stories on the rest of the friends.

I received an e-arc of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I absolutely loved this book! The idea of best friends who realize that they are 'it' for each other is the whole reason why I wanted to read this book. I fell in love with the characters and rooted for them the whole time they were fighting their attraction and picking their ways through the change from best friend to romantic interest . I highly recommend this as a fun, and emotional read that really engages the reader. I cannot wait to see if the author turns this into a series following the lives of the group of best friends, as the secondary characters also came to life for me and had me engaged also.

Thoroughly enjoyed this friends-to-lovers romance.

I once taught a kid like our heroine, who was one of the guys (these kids were all heavily into soccer), though she happened to be a girl. She just didn't do girl things. I can easily see her life going this way, and I even know the boy she'd be likely to end up with.

Madsen did a great job, I thought. What I really appreciated was that more feminine women were not despised or looked down on. Our heroine was puzzled, not disgusted. I loved the female friendship developed here, so tentative, paralleling the evolution of the romance.

Thoroughly enjoyable!

This was my first Cindi Madsen book and I really enjoyed it. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I love a good friends to lover romance and this story fit the bill. I love the bond that Addie had with all of her boy-friends. The fact that she was just “one of the guys” from high school really cemented the relationship she had with all of them. Of course Tucker was extra special and that’s where it gets complicated.
I love a book that actually lets us get a feel for the characters before jumping into the “I’m so in love with you category”. Tucker and Addie have a history and they are hesitant to take the step into relationship category. You feel the push and pull of emotions between the two, but ultimately you want them to end up together.
I really enjoyed the “conflict” part of the story. It didn’t happen in the last few chapters and then boom everyone was tied up real nice and neat. Feelings get hurt when you cross the line between friendship and something more. And I loved the way Cindi Madsen portrayed not just Tucker and Addie’s thoughts and feelings but also their close friends and families as well. Great read and I can’t wait to read more from this author! **ARC provided by Entangled Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion**

Thank you Netgalley. This is the first book from Cindi Madsen that I've read, but I liked the description and I'm glad I took the time to read it. Although I have very little in common with the characters in this book, it was impossible not to fall in love with them. Poor Addie. Under that tough exterior was a girl so insecure about her femininity she was afraid to allow herself to be a girl. And her unwillingness to acknowledge how she felt about Tucker made her willing to swallow her pain and give up on him. Luckily, he understood her and was strong enough to risk his heart. It was an enjoyable book and I recommend it.

Two long time friends develop feelings for each other and want to explore them without input from the rest of their small town in this sweet romance. Addie is one of the guys, a fact that is reiterated over and again. She loves football and cannot walk in heels. Tucker is returning to his hometown after finding out that his big city job was not giving him the life he wanted, or any life at all outside of the office. As they reconnect they discover feelings that are far from friendly but if things do not work out they could damage a life long friendship. I liked this book. Addie and Tucker are good characters and I genuinely wanted them to work through their issues. I did story overly long and the ending was not satisfying for me. However it was still fun and I loved their group of friends. I hope some of the secondary characters get their own books because I would love to go to poker night with them all again.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Found this to be an adorable read! There is strong unbreakable friendships, doubt and attraction. The characters have unique connections and interactions throughout this book. I will definitely read more from this author.

Received copy thru Netgally for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this book! The slow build up to a beautiful ending made this story even more sweet. Both the characters are likable and you just want them to find their happy ever after.

This was a sweet friends-to-lovers romance about Addie, a tomboy who is also best friends with a group of guys in a small Alabama town. But there is one guy in the group, Tucker, who is more than just a friend in her eyes. They finally decide to try for something more but then their insecurities create barriers for their new romance.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

ust One of the Groomsmen (Getting Hitched in Dixie #1) by Cindi Madsen ... The first book in a new series.. Thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for letting me review this book. This is a best friends to lovers story of Addison(Addie) and Tucker's story...Addie is like one of the boys with her friends..Tucker, Shep, Ford and Easton...They have hung out since high school and they think of her as one of the guys...so when Shep is getting married he asks her to be one of the Groomsmen. Tucker moves back to town and the sparks begin to flicker between them...There are a lot of wonderful people in this small town..and many things to work through ...laughs, tears, angst and steamy stuff all getting them to a HEA... I look forward to the next book in this series..

Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Unpredictable Witty Easy-to-read Steamy Action-packed Page-turner Happily Ever After Entertaining Romantic Great world building Funny

Loved this book! Sweet and sexy beginning to end. Loved the build of heat and sparks between Tucker and Addie. The great story and characters that I have come to expect from Cindi Madsen.

Cindi's book ways make me smile and this one was no exception. I loved her take on the friends to lovers trope. Cindi changes the aspects of the friendships by having Addison as the only girl among a group of men, all of them best friends and caring about each other all the same, well maybe not the same since Addison and Tucker cross that line.

As always Cindi's stories are well written and each character is such an important part of the story that you can't wait for more from them as well. It was so much fun watching Tucker and Addison navigate the changes in their relationship with lots of laughs and tender moments to keep you fully invested in the story.

Having read two totally different books from Cindi Madsen (but equally loved them) I was very excited to see yet another new book of her. Whereas Until We're More is more about martial arts, The Wedding Deal about a NFL-team, this one focuses on the relationships which have grown between a group of boys and one toyboy girl during high school. Addison (known as Addie) has been 'one of the guys' through out the years. Playing poker, drinking beer and getting all the teachers riled up. And as the years progressed, she still hangs out with them. Unfortunately, only one of their tight knit (and Addie's best friend) Tucker has moved away to become a lawyer. Addie enjoys living in the small town she grew up, although it can be difficult sometimes, when everybody remembers all the mischief you have done over the years. And then Shep announces his marriage to his girlfriend and when he asks Addie to be one of the groomsmen... but only in a dress... Although Addie hates dresses, she would do everything for 'her guys'. So she evens put on a dress to the bachelorette party. Not very handy when the car breaks down and you have to get under the car to fix it. When Tucker arrives in town, he is immediately drawn to the feisty woman with the curvy formes below the car.... Only to realize that she is no other than his best friend. But hooking up with your best friend is awkward and a big no no... Because what would the other guys think of their group then? Or should Tucker just let her hook up with the new dentist in town? Find out more about cupcakes, tule, the perfect wedding and friend dynamics. A wonderful read. Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

Loved this book. 4 guys and one girl were friends most of their lives. Tucker was a lawyer that moved away to the big city and didn'g get home often. Addie was the girl of the group but truly was one of the guys. Shep brings Lexi into the group when he gets engaged and throws everything off a little. It was fun to read how the dynamics of the groups changed when love is in the air. Sports, romance, love, misunderstandings. and new beginnings are all in the book. A very fun read

Really enjoyed reading this book.
Love the friendship between the Guys and Addison they are always there for each other through the years.
Funny,sweet,emotional some drama, just a good love story between friends.
Voluntarily reviewed.

Loved this book, it was my first ever Cindi Madse. Book. It won’t be the last. It kept my attention from start to finish. Just one of the Groomsmen had that fun sweet friend ship relationship which leads to more. It had the typical ending which I thought would have happened from just starting the book

Loved it! It’s a story of best friends to lovers with a twist. It’s fun, but emotional and satisfying.
It’s the story of Addie and Tucker. They have been part of the same friend group since childhood, but when Tucker moves back to town they begin to see each other differently.
I really enjoyed the characters as they weren’t the typical. Addie is truly a tomboy and just one of the guys. The whole town, including herself, believes this and it comes with worries when she’s starting a relationship. Tucker’s life hasn’t gone according to plan and for a change it’s the hero who is concerned about finances and stability. The friend group was also great! The characters are so well described you can see them in your mind (and I’m really hoping Ford gets a story).
Anyone who likes a friends to lovers storyline or just wants a book you’ll laugh out loud during will enjoy this book.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

Loved it!

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
The humor
Friends to lovers
Part of a series: Getting Hitched in Dixie
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading the next book in this series.