I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.  The worst best man is a gem.  The sparks between lina and max are perfect.  After lina is left at the alter in part because of what max tells his brother the night before she throws herself into her wedding planning business.  When she and max end up working together, nothing can stop them from growing closer.  The story is really satisfying.  It has all the cliches but they work.  Weddings, a crazy family, sibling rivalry, getting stranded and having to sharing a room together, but it's also funny and has got a lot of heart.

This book was a slow burn. I’m not going to lie all of the Brazilian language and references was a little to much for me.  In the first couple chapters when the Brazilian language was so heavy I really wanted to stop reading and move on to something else, however I’m glad I pushed on.  I could not stop laughing and the banter between Lina and Max on the car trip to Virginia it was hilarious.  I really started to like Max doing the “couples therapy” when he was honest to Lina about wanted her to open up.  When Max was telling Lina how he felt after running into Andrew at the shop I was balling like a baby.  Overall I’m glad I didn’t give up reading this book and pushed on I ended up liking it.

If you want a good hate to lovers story, you NEED to give The Worst Best Man a go. Unlike many of this sub-genre, Mia Sosa delivers with clever dialogue, the perfect amount of drama, and just the right level of sweet and sexy. 

Lina is reunited with Max, the man she believes is responsible for breaking up her wedding to his brother, in the worst possible way. They have to work together! Although there are a few places that are a little slow in the middle, the book delivers laughs and lots of female positivity. Lina's family is nuts and they add a lot of character to the book. Max is adorable and not at all a bad guy. It's very easy to root for these two to fall in love.  

I'd classify this as women's fic with a hefty dose of romance. There is a lot of Brazilian culture to reflect Lina's heritage. I can only imagine it is authentic since I believe it also the author's background but of course, I could be wrong. Regardless, if you are looking for some cultural diversity in your books, this is a great place to start.

From the title you can surmise a little about the plot for this book. The heroine, Lina, was jilted at the alter by the hero's brother, the best man. Flash forward a few years and Lina is killing it as a wedding planner and wants to take her career to the next level when she's given a once in a lifetime opportunity to pitch for the job of her dreams. The catch, she must work with her ex-fiance's brother, Max, the one who broke the news of her called off wedding. Shenanigans, revenge, and sexy banter ensue while Lina and Max try to make the best of an awkward situation. 

Things I love about this book: Lina's relationship with her family, the banter between Max and Lina, and the food talk. Oh the food talk!  I swear I was salivating half of this book because of all the Brazilian food they ate. My favorite were the Brazilian Cheese Bread balls. 

This book was a fun adventure with an exciting heroine and hero and I highly recommend it if you're in need of some rom-com levels of escape. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine (or two).

If I can be honest, one reason I selected this book was the cover. FABULOUS! This book is enemies to lovers but with an added twist. Three years prior our hero Max is tasked with informing Lina that his brother has changed his mind about their upcoming wedding. Fast forward to the present and Lina and Max must work together to secure a deal with the Cartwright Hotel. The beginning of the book is filled with Lina and her deviousness towards Max. I liked it. I prefer a book where the couple is still at the hate to love stage at 50% of the book. The second part of the book does move at a slower pace, but definitely worth completing to the end. Lina and Max must still contend with their pasts and how it could influence their present feelings with one another.


I received an ARC through Net Galley.

I think the set up for this one makes it hard to take the risk and dive in, but it really delivers. I think overall the book is a pleasant surprise. Totally goofy moments and some great steamy scenes. 

I already love Mia's writing so reading this was just like diving into a known authors voice. She delivers such community and addresses so many issues in a span of minimal pages.

3.5 Stars

This cover caught my eye from the first time I saw it.  And then I saw that it was going to be the book of the month for the online book club I’ve been trying to participate in so I knew I had to give it a shot.  I always love to read books that explore different cultures and in this one the author dug into her own Brazilian culture.  I couldn’t wait!  Plus, I admit I’m a bit of a sucker for the siblings’ ex trope.

A few things that stand out about this book.  There’s some fun banter between the main characters.  I think personality wise they were pretty well matched.  There was an ease to their interactions that I liked.  Going back to the culture, I really enjoyed seeing that in this book.  It was fun to hear about some things (especially food!) that are 100% Brazilian.  Some that I knew of and some that I didn’t and promptly looked them up. This also brought a nice sense of family to the story and if anything I would’ve loved to see that a little more in this book.

But then there were things that I’m not sure I was sold on.  Like I said, I like this trope.  But it can also be a slippery slope especially if it comes across as a competition between the brothers.  The seed of doubt is put in my mind and honestly for me in this book it was hard to let that go.

Our hero is younger than the heroine and he isn’t an alpha male so he’s not the first type of hero that I run towards.  But it added an interesting dynamic.

Overall, I’ll definitely read another book by this author but I’m not sure I’ll rush to read one in this same group of people (there will be one coming out later this year). If you are looking for a book that will give you a glimpse into Brazilian culture, traditions and families then look no further.  It’s a fun, fast read with a couple that has light-hearted chemistry.

Lots of laughs, great characters and chemistry that melts the page! I loved Lina and Max. They brought out the best in each other and helped each other grow. Lina's family was hilarious and I want them to adopt me. This was my first time reading Mia Sosa but it won't be the last.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

It was a decent rom-com. I used this book as a pallet cleanser after reading some very very heavy books between. I enjoyed it a lot. It was a good book. It was quite predictable, but other wise a decent read. I love a good enemy to lovers trope and this one did not disappoint. 

The banter in this book was wonderful I enjoyed it a lot. A big thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy.

A very solid contemporary romance! I wouldn’t necessarily call this a romcom because the plot is definitely more of a soap opera, but there were some fun/lighter moments that I really enjoyed.

I loved both Lina and Max, and the incorporation of Lina’s Brazilian culture throughout. I learned so much about her heritage and it just added so much to her character and the story. Also, Max is such a sweetheart. I really appreciated how he truly respected Lina and how well the two of them worked together in a professional setting (and eventually as a couple). 

I look forward to seeing what Mia Sosa comes out with next!

3.5 stars. This book was mostly middle of the road for me. One of the big problems I have with romance novels is that the characters' problems are always so trivial. Max is in his 30s and still whines about his brother being better than him. And, Lina boo-hoos about being a disappointment. And, it's like she's never have one conversation with her mother, or she would know that no one views her that way. For me personally, the ice queen trope used on Lina took away from the story, and the sex scenes had too much chatter. Also, why are all of the men in this book so feminine?? None of them displayed even a hint of masculinity. Dean and Max have the most bizarre relationship. 

But, this one gets the extra 1/2 star for two reasons. 1) The author lives in Maryland and choose the DMV as the setting of her book. 2) I really enjoyed the characters' insights on love. There were some good lines in there.

I for one can never understand how a dick joke can fall flat. In fact, they seem to elevate if tickled correctly. No? Some of you will have no clue what I'm referring too, and that's alright. It's not meant for you, more so the lovely author, Mia Sosa. I can always tell if I thoroughly enjoyed a novel when I keep reading to end of the acknowledgments.

So thank you, Mia Sosa, for writing and sharing your romantic comedy when, I quote from Mia Sosa's acknowledgments, the "world is on fire."

If there is anything that can tame the flames, spread the joy, and allow the issues of today to fade away, then it's Mia Sosa's novel THE WORST BEST MAN. Have you ever opened a novel and tasted flavor from the first words? That's the greatness of THE WORST BEST MAN. You start off right with the main character, Lina getting the news no bride wants on her wedding day. The groom is a no show and he's leaving his little bro to tell her through his text.

Can we all agree, what an asswipe!

Fast forward a few years and they all run into each other again. Only now Lina has to work with the little bro, who helped break her heart while trying to not screw up the best wedding planner job opportunity. The stakes are set, the characters are dynamic, the story is layered with rich cultural elements, and I'm hooked. Not to mention, I'm ready for the petty revenge, the path to attraction, denial, and letting go. I have never had a pão de queijo, but I sure as hell want one now.

One aspect I enjoyed about Mia Sosa's character development sizzled in her approach to her love scenes. For those biddies who can't go there, then you can stop reading. I, though, found the way she approached how her characters communicated their needs for sexual reciprocation to be refreshing from quick lustful lovemaking scenes typically associated with some romances. There are two main characters, therefore two needs, and this transfers over into everyday life. Which is a great, right along with not being afraid to say what one's body needs to achieve satisfaction.

I hate it took me so long to get back to my TBR list, where this darling novel waited so patiently for me. I'm a romantic comedy fan and Mia Sosa's novel, THE WORST BEST MAN did not disappoint and at times it made me quite hungry.

I received an eARC of THE WORST BEST MAN by Mia Sosa in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of the review.

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AHHHH there was so much about this I loved! The history! The banter! The enemies-to-lovers conceit! So much tropey goodness (yes, including the "there's only one bed" scenario which will never not delight me), and I think both the hero and the heroine definitely did the necessary work both together and separately to earn their HEA. I'm really looking forward to more from this author; this was the first of hers for me and it was an absolute delight.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

#Netgalley provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.  What a fun book!  Lina is a wedding planner who has been jilted at her own wedding.  The groom's brother (Max) has always been held responsible for the break-up, because of a drunken conversation he had with the groom the night before the wedding.  Fast forward to a job interview at a classy hotel, and Lina walks into the conference room to find her ex-fiance and his brother who she has to work with in order to audition for the job.  Max and Lina end up working together and the ex-fiance and another wedding planner compete against them for the position.  Through lots of humor, sassiness, and sex, Max and Lina can't seem to get enough of each other.  Loved it!  #TheWorstBestMan

Mia Sosa’s charming new rom-com may begin with an angst-worthy premise, but its HEA is all feel-good.

Carolina “Lina” Santos is a Washington, DC wedding planner who was left at the altar by her fiance—who sent his Best Man, and brother, Max to do the dumping for him. Fast forward three years and Lina finds herself paired with Max, the man she considers her enemy, in a job competition against her old fiance. As sparks fly and hatchets become buried, both the hero and heroine discover the strength to succeed, both in themselves and in each other. 

This enemies–to-lovers is loaded with delicious tropes (forced proximity, road trip, one bed, etc.) and the two MCs characters are easy to root for. Hell, even the fiance turns over a new leaf.

Mia Sosa does it again with The Worst Best Man! This humorous, addicting book is full of fun and I absolutely adored our hero and heroine. I purchased it for my library and it has been flying off the shelf!

Fantastic! I blew this this in record time enjoying every bit of it. I like how Sosa hasn't fallen into the usual rom com traps. Her characters were smart, well drawn and engaging. I also enjoyed the peek into Brazilian traditions. I am looking forward to the next one!

Getting stood up at the altar is not a good look for wedding planner Lina Santos; a fact made even worse when she finds out the best man, her fiancé’s brother Max Hartley, is responsible for the pre-nup break-up. Refusing to bemoan her lost groom, Lina kicks her career into high gear. Years later, business is booming and she’s offered a great opportunity, only to find that she’s stuck working with Max, who is more handsome and charming than she remembered. Surprised to see her again, Max vows to help her land her dream job in recompense for ruining her wedding. What he doesn’t plan for are the feelings Lina provokes in him, leaving him trying to go from worst to first in her eyes.

While Lina and Max are the stars, Sosa paints a strong supporting cast, from Max’s brother and their complicated rivalry, to Lina’s family whose warmth invite not just Max, but the reader, too, to celebrate their Brazilian culture. The food descriptions alone will have you frantically phoning for take-out from your closest Brazilian café to enjoy a cup of cafezinho with your romcom.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa.

I must say The Worst Best Man is a Rom Com but I didn’t really get the comedy part of the story. I laughed maybe three times but it was more straight forward romance.

This was my first book by Mia Sosa. I really loved how she included the culture of Brazil into her book, such as the food, language, and the cuisine. It brings something new or “spicy” to the table.

From the first word to the first page I was hooked. I didn’t realize how much I had read till I glanced at the page number and was taken aback. The Worst Best Man sucks you in to the story and will keep you entertained. Mia Sosa writing was wonderful, very free flowing. It never made you want to stop reading.

Can’t wait for 2021 so we can read more about Max’s friend Dean.

3.5 stars. I thought this was a pretty good rom com. It’s about a woman Lina who is dumped at the alter. Fast forward a few years, Lina is a wedding planner (how many wedding planners can there be in the rom com world?!) and she is going after a major job with a hotel chain and when she walks into the interview, her ex fiancé is there along w his brother. Lina ends up working with the brother and you can see where that’s heading. 

It’s a perfectly good enemies to lovers trope. I’d recommend for a light read.