I wasn’t able to read this one as I have not been able to download a copy. As I was bot able to read the book, I will still give it a five star review because it was not the author’s fault.

Pru is a part owner of a very successful wedding planning business. She runs the business with her two roommates and good friends. She lost her family at a young age and only has her roommates and best friend Finn now. Love is not in the cards for Pru and she has a plan in place. A plan to have a family the medical way, artificial insemination. Her doctor says she will need to start soon, so it is time to put the plan in motion.

Finn is a hot as sin fireman. Having such a dangerous job really puts his dating life in perspective. How could he put anyone through the worry or possible loss of his life. He can’t and that is why he has the one date rule. His dates never go beyond two dates. But is that the real reason behind his rule???

Pru meets up with her bestie to tell him her plans to start looking for donor to have a baby. Finn tries to be happy for her, but something inside him does not feel the happiness front that he puts on for Pru. So what does he do…he buys shots. That fateful night of celebrating brings upon a chain of events that neither of them could ever imagine.

Pru and Finn are in for a new adventure. Her well laid out plans are changing frequently and nothing is working according to her plan. Everything is changing rapidly and Pru is not sure that her friendship will survive. Especially with all the new surprises.

I loved this story. It was a fun and loving story. I really enjoyed the fireman aspect of it, because let’s face it, firemen are just hot as sin!!! The dynamics of Finn and Pru are fun and exciting. These two people who have souls that complete one another. They just click in that way that two people do when they have that soul shattering connection. Watching their story play out was not only fun, but amazing.

This book truly had it all, fun, family, friendship, sadness, happiness and love by the boatloads. It was such e..a fun yet beautiful read. I fell in love with the characters immediately and dove right into the story. I really love best friends to lovers romance novels. They are such fun reading about characters that are so perfect for each other, yet fight the attraction and love so forcefully. It always makes for a entertaining and fun read.

If you love snarky fun with a dose of happily ever after and a side of tears, then this book is right up your ally. So pick up your copy today. This rom-com is sure to make you fall in love.

This was cute, although a little predictable. I love best friend to lovers stories, plus throw in a not so expected pregnancy, Whew! Th'at's hitting two birds with one stone for me!

I really enjoyed Pru and Finn's story, I love how adorable Pru's relationship with Finn was, as well as her besties! That was such a wonderful thing to see.

This was a very quick and light read for me, and I didn't end up disappointed. While it didn't wow me, I was truly entertained to read this. I'm interested to read more from the author as well.

Sweet and fun romance to brighten your day. When you meet Finn and Pru, as friends, the only thing running through your mind is they have to end up together in love. Pru is not tied down to anyone yet she is ready to take on the mommy role. While on her journey of finding the right "sperm", someone too hot to handle as in front of her this whole time. No spoilers in this review, but a heart felt, entertaining read.

This is basically my favorite romance genre ever - best friends turned lovers and a pregnancy thrown into the mix.

Prudence always wanted a family and her best friend Finn did not because of his job as a firefighter. Turns out though they are both getting more than they thought.

The chemistry for me was very real and Finn is just every womans fantasy all rolled into one perfect package. I look forward to reading about the two other friends.

This author is great I loved this story the characters are great and built up well the romance was sweet and swoony my favorite! A quick weekend read

The Best Friend Problem is the first book by Mariah Ankenman I've read, and I absolutely fell in love with Prudence and Finn's story! I adored their past together and how they became best friends. Their story was so unique with how Pru wanted a baby and didn't need a man to do the job. With all of her friends behind her ready to support her, they go out for one last hoorah and in which changes the course of Pru and Finn's life forever. It's amazing what alcohol does for a person's filter, and Pru and Finn cross that friendship line that night and in doing so Pru finds out that she got pregnant that night. Finn was shocked, to say the least, but still supported Pru's decision to keep the baby. She wanted a baby, might not be the way she thought but she was getting what her heart desired. At their first ultrasound, they get the surprise of a lifetime... TWINS. Their relationship has skyrocketed with lust for both Finn and Pru, which started again from pregnancy hormones. Spending all of their time together minus work, pretty much living together and having babies together has changed everything for Finn. When they get a scare Finn lays everything out on the line with his love for Pru as well as asking her to move in with him but she was too afraid. With the ball in her court, she realizes she loves Finn and wants to be together with the father of her babies and puts in motion a plan. That plan being finding an apartment together and in doing so confessing her love for him and reconciling. Their story ended on the cutest note ever (if this story scenario ever happened to me I want this ending!!!!!!) they meet their twins Sasha and Simon and end up engaged!!

I truly hope this isn't the last I read from them because it was such a joy! So much heart in their story! I highly recommend!!

This was a light read with a feel good, happy ever after, and would make the perfect beach read. It was something that you could just enjoy and not think too hard about. I say that as both a positive and a negative. It provided me cute (if somewhat predictable) main characters: a sweet, sexy fireman, and a control-freak who learns that sometimes life has its own plans. It had wonderful best friends, and a friends-to-lovers trope that is always enjoyable. On the flip side, it also provided me with a pretty predictable story which somewhat prevented me from loving this book. I think I may be overly hard on The Best Friend Problem because I have been through a period where I’ve gotten lucky on well researched, intricately plotted stories that have swept over the span of a lifetime. They’ve created entire worlds that seem real enough for me to touch and envision these people as living, breathing creatures. With this book, I’ve gotten two dimensional characters that only exist in the settings in which they are described. They don’t live on when I close the book, and I want that! I want backstories that are more realistic. I also want explanations for things that the storyline hinges upon. For example, why did Pru need to go through IVF if she wanted a baby? I was told that she risked not being able to get pregnant later, but since she was only 28 I felt I was owed an explanation for this crucial plot tool that never came.

Finally, I wanted situations that felt more complex than those I got. Pru’s best friends were cute and sweet. But they were caricatures. One is the control freak, one the free spirit. Pru, the eternal mom with plans and lists, rounded out the trio. She wanted to manage every situation according to plan, and when she couldn’t, she panicked. So much so that when she becomes pregnant by her best friend, Finn, she can’t seem to transition from her original plan of using a sperm donor. Finn essentially became the sperm donor in the way she treated him, with the babies always being hers, never theirs. I found this to be convenient and somewhat naïve.

As I said, I may be unduly hard on The Best Friend Problem, because for what it was, it was sweet. It was a cute, light, enjoyable read. I just wish there was more substance.

This is my first time reading this author. I really enjoyed this book! Great character building. I recommend this one!!

I'm a sucker for a good friends to lovers story. Finn and Pru are just the best of them. These two have that steamy night and tah dah....pregnancy.

I enjoyed these two, them trying to figure out their way and realizing how they belong together. No big drama, sweet couple who deserve to be together. I enjoyed it very much.

This book was fun, an easy read and relaxing to read. The storyline was great, the characters real and the romance sweet.

This is my first book by Mariah Ankenman and it was pretty good. Of course like many romance books it’s totally predictable but really sweet. I am too a mother of twins so I loved that touch. I’ll just say I want to do Finn too!

Ahhhhhh this book was just so good. I just couldn't get enough of it. I'm so excited to see what's next from this author.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book! I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait to follow along with more stories from the author.

Such a cute love story! I loved Pru and Finn. They were adorable!
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Cute story. Went quick because the story flowed easy. Definitely one to enjoy on a weekend. Add it to your list.

Pru and Finn were the best of friends and when things go a little wonky one night...all he** breaks loose. I laughed so much reading how these 2 made it through these trying times in their lives and how their friendship went from just friends to love when they finally realized they are perfect for each other.

Dont they say life is what happens while you're making other plans? The heroine of The Best Friend Problem is a complex control freak. The hero is a layered all American guy. Mariah Ankenman offers readers a light, sexy best friends to lovers to...... ?parents? !!! trope. This novel is predictable yes, but that is sometimes why I choose romances. The happily ever after is satisfactory and I was entertained. I would read more from Mariah Ankenman. 3.5
I received my copy through NetGalley under no obligation.

A light-hearted friends to lover’s romance! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read

Prudence has wonderful friends and a wonderful career but what she is missing is a family! She has not found the one in her dating history and now she has decided that she is going to make a family. Finn is the hot best friend firefighter! Can these two find out they are judging everyone by the other. This story is filled with all the feels!

Really adored this fun friends to oh my so much more romance with an unexpected baby twist.... was so fun to read this emotional roller-coaster of a journey. I laughed so hard people where eyeing me funny (maybe I should stop reading in Dr office waiting rooms.... oh well) Excellent summer reading experience!