Alex and Noah make a very cute, sometimes steamy couple in Crazy Stupid Bromance the third novel in Bromance Book Club series. They are both broken people. Alexis from the death of her mother and a sexual assault and Noah from the death of his father and his rebellious hacking mistakes in his youth that people keep judging him by. They see each other in a way no one else seems to and have been best friends for the last year, but maybe it is time to level up that friendship and Noah is going to need a little help from the bromance book club if he wants to win the girl of his dreams.

I love the dynamic of the book club. Sure, Noah thinks he is above it initially but the guys have some great advice and are there to really jump in when things start to go off the rails.
”The point is to break the fucking cycle,” Mack said. “Women aren’t rehab centers for emotionally stunted man-babies who think the key to a serious relationship is to just wait for the right woman to come along. You have to be ready to by uncomfortable, to stretch yourself, to be vulnerable.”

Noah is really a good dude and most of the time is too good to be true when it comes to Alex. She is in a pretty big emotional state as she just found out that her father is alive with another family and needs a kidney. She has siblings she didn’t know about and a father who was never a part of her life, but she feels inclined to help him even if she doesn’t know if she will be a part of their life after that.

To lighten up the book the boys are helping Mack plan his dream wedding and might be about ready to kill him. Alex has a cat that Noah is convinced wants to kill him in the night and hide the body. There are also some bets going to whether or not the Russian is really married or if his wife isn’t real at all. I do love the Russian so I’m glad it looks like he will be getting a book next.

Both Alex and Noah are going to have to learn how to say the hard things, do the hard things and really trust one another. Alex bugged me a few times with her need for ‘space’ but other than that small thing the build from friendship to lovers was a really great ride.

A friends to lovers romance, Crazy Stupid Bromance brings us back into the world of our favorite Bromance Book Club starring Noah Logan and Alexis Carlisle.

Noah, a hacker turned good has been best friends with Alexis since the sexual harassment scandal that happened months back. Ever since then, he has been in love with her, but fear of losing their friendship tips him from crossing the line. Crazy Stupid Bromance is Noah and Alexis' love story and how they fell in love.

I gave Crazy Stupid Bromance four stars, falling in love with our genius Noah and our upbeat café owner Alexis. They were perfect together and even when they had feelings for each other but would not come forward and merely stayed friends, it was obvious that they would stay friends had they not confessed to each other.

The way Noah was supportive and voiced his thoughts out about Alexis' situations and cared for her every step of the way, you could feel the connection between them instantly it was such a strong relationship from the start.

And, as per usual, our bromance book club strikes again. The friendship and bond between everyone was amazing and I love reading about them whenever they appeared in the book. They make me laugh and smile and they made me love the friendship formed between everyone. They were the sweetest no matter how hard Noah denied being their friend and part of the book club (just like the other men), but in the end we could all see how tight and close like brothers they all were. They make me love the friendship even more throughout each book.

I absolutely fell in love with the chemistry between Noah and Alexis and they made me smile the whole way through with their friendship and how much you could tell that they were fighting to restrain from mentioning their love for each other.

Crazy Stupid Bromance was a perfect read and the whole Bromance Book Club series is something worth buying.

Thank you to the publisher for the eARC.

I loved getting to know Noah and Alexis. Seeing their relationship move from friendship to much more.

Of course I loved the Bromance Book Club and the way they supported Noah in accessing his feelings. Those scenes were my favorite.

If you liked the first two books in this series, you’ll enjoy this one too.

I was a little worried diving into this one. This is one of my favorite tropes, but could have been done so dirty. Plus, how could this seemingly perfect plot hold up to my expectations? Well, safe to say it did. The Bromance Book Club is a favorite and I can not wait for the next installment.

I can’t believe we’re being blessed with not one, but TWO bromance books in 2020!! Crazy Stupid Bromance is the third book in the Bromance Book Club series and it can be read as a standalone. The events from the previous book heavily involved the hero and heroine, so they are definitely mentioned in this book.

I have a confession to make. This is the third bromance book and I think I’m ready to admit that I actually read these books for the bromance, not the romance 😂 Everytime I pick up a new bromance book, I immediately look forward to the bros hanging out more than I actually look forward to the romance. But Crazy Stupid Bromance’s strength lies in the romance itself as opposed to the bromance.

Noah is in love with his best friend, Alexis. But he doesn’t want to take things forward because he’s scared of ruining their friendship. The transition from friends to lovers is so well done. I love Noah and Alexis’s relationship as both friends and lovers. In my opinion, their romance is probably the most romantic one so far in the series. There was so much intimacy between Noah and Alexis from the very beginning that it felt as if they were already a couple even when they were strictly friends.

The main conflict in this book is family-themed. Alexis finds her biological father and her life is completely turned upside down. Her mom is not there to answer her questions, but Noah is there to support Alexis every step of the way. Noah himself has a lot of anger and resentment boiling inside of him when it comes to his father’s death. There’s a lot of grief over a parent’s death that both Alexis and Noah have to navigate and their emotions felt so raw and authentic to me. Hands down, out of all the Bromance books, Crazy Stupid Bromance made me feel the most.

As a side note, some of the new characters really pissed me off. So…fair warning. LAK really knows how to push my buttons with irritating characters lol. As for the bros, they were great!! We have a new addition to the team: Colton. I’m also really excited for Vlad’s book! And I have an inkling about Colton and a certain someone.

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CW: death of parents; cancer; heroine and other characters are survivors of sexual assault and rape, so there’s a lot about the healing process after they came forward with their story publicly.

The Bromance Book Club is back, and this time, Mack’s getting all groomzilla with his upcoming wedding, and his friend Noah realizes he harbors feelings for his best friend Alexis. With so much in common, unconditional love and support, and the help of the Book Club, will Noah’s leap of faith be the right decision, or will their friendship be ruined forever?

Apart from what I’ve summarized above, there was SO MUCH MORE to this story. You’ve got strong friendships, family, troubled main characters with traumatic pasts who seek solace from each other and within themselves. Adams delivered a fluid storyline with extremely likable but flawed main characters, sprinkled in with impactful dialogue and good-hearted humor. I literally felt like I was there. I laughed out loud whenever the guys were involved (one scene in particular IYKYK) and I definitely cried. More than once.

This is the 3rd book in the series, but can be read as a standalone, and I definitely recommend to those in the mood for a solid friends-to-lovers story.

This series seriously just gets better and better. I gave the first two five stars and this one was my favorite .... so I guess it gets 6 stars??!! I loved everything about it and can’t think of even one thing I would change.

😻One of the best true romcoms I have read in a long time. Honestly, this book is the new standard for friends to lovers for me.
😽Perfect steam. Perfect.
😹I laughed harder at chapter 19 than I have in a very long time. Men + Spa day = hilarity.
😿I happy cried, I sad cried. All of the emotions throughout the entire book. These are real characters and everyone will find a connection to their struggles.
😸Adam’s unwavering support of sexual assault victims and commitment to positive male characters makes me a forever fan.

Thanks to @berkleyroman for the ebook in exchange for my honest review!! I seriously can’t wait for the Russian’s story!!

Overall - ⭐⭐⭐
Heat - 🔥🔥🔥

A lot has already been said in favor of Lyssa Kay Adams and her Bromance Book Club books. The latest Crazy Stupid Bromance is another excellent addition to the series and anything I say about this book has for sure already been said. And the book is deserving of all of the love that it will receive.

So I thought I’d take this chance to quickly discuss what didn’t work and why. This book is a friends to lovers between two people that you have met in previous stories. Alexis and Noah are adorable and I wanted nothing but good things for them. I’m a sucker for a nerdy hero that’s pining for his woman all while being a super awesome friend to the woman he loves. But I loathe when those types of men are underappreciated and used by their lady loves before they get the HEA. Granted, Alexis was not the worst offender but there were several scenes where I felt like she did not respect Noah and only cared about what he could do for her.

Also, this book fell into the same trap that several of her previous books as well as a startling amount of new rom-coms are doing. Adams did not know when to stop. This book took the topic of organ donation and twisted it and beat it to death until it became an unbearable presence in the story. It was apparent to me that Adams was trying to convey her message and feelings on this topic, which she is welcome to do. However, it was so distracting that I found myself skimming a lot of the scenes that dealt with it.

Overall, this is a good book. Of course, many people will sing its praises from every corner of the internet. But just because it’s good, does not make it infallible. And I think we need to hold more of these books accountable and not just fall into the hype machine.

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I continue to enjoy the Bromance Book Club series.  Really, each book gets better.  Crazy Stupid Bromance has so very many great quotes; I'll struggle to only share a couple.  I can't imagine a better story to relax and laugh.

The main characters, Alexia and Noah, are best friends.  They want more but don't want to lose what they have, a common trope with a very understandable fear.  They share losing a parent, and relate to each other well with hobbies and interests.  Noah is beyond thoughtful about not rushing her and supporting Alexia with anything happening in her life.

Noah ends up joining the Bromance Book Club when he admits he needs help because he's in love with Alexia. The book club guys are pretty busy with planning Mack and Liv's wedding.

Noah groaned and set the Legos on the counter. "Your fiance is out of control."

"Go easy on him, Liv said. "He's been planning his dream wedding since he was a little boy."

Alexia has an unknown sister show up, who wants her to meet her never known father and the whole family.  I didn't like Candi very much but I could understand her.  The situation is very complicated.  I disliked the way all of them treated Alexia.  I appreciated Noah standing up for her and yet letting her make her own decisions.

Noah has his own family problems. He's finally had enough with being treated like a high school age hacktivist rather than the talented business owner he is, who has done very well for himself financially.   His mother is incredibly supportive which is great to see.  His whole family really likes Alexia though, so there is no problem there.

The book club, as well as the women in the wedding party do their best to help Noah and Alexia with their relationship and all the family issues they are trying to handle emotionally.  I love these characters; what a great group of people they are.  Malcolm, I am so with you.

Mack snorted and looked at Malcolm. "What would you say is your pet peeve about poorly crafted romance novels?"

Malcolm crossed his arms. "That would be when two adult characters avoid having a grown-up conversation that could change the course of the story."

I am going to be thrilled to spend more time with this fun, compassionate group.  It looks like the next book, Isn't It Bromantic, will have us learning more about the Russian and his wife.

Lyssa Kay Adams has done it again with yet another fantastic installment in the Bromance Book Club series. I absolutely adored Alexis and Noah's story. {Best} Friends-to-lovers is one of my favorite tropes, and this one was done perfectly!

I love how all of the Bromance books also "break the fourth wall" by talking about the romance genre in general as they are discussing their current "manual." In Crazy Stupid Bromance, it's in regards to the thing we like least about romance novels... and it was definitely spot on! I love the acknowledgement in a romance novel about the things we always comment as being annoying (but honestly, completely necessary at the same time).

I devoured this book in 2 days - I just couldn't put it down and stayed up until the wee hours to finish it. It's not often that I cry when reading a book, especially a romcom, but I will admit that I was definitely reading the last bit with blurry eyes.

I love this book series and its ability to combine complicated and tough subjects, with a cute romance without compromising either. This book is the third in a series, but it is not needed to have read the previous books before jumping into this one.

This book focuses on Alexis and Noah, a café owner and computer genius who are best friends (and secretly want more). When Alexis' life is turned upside-down by a realization in their life she has a lot of big decisions to make, but will Noah be there to help her through them?

This book was super cute and I really liked both Alexis and Noah. I love the Bromance Book Club so much and this book proved it even more when they talked about tropes in romance novels that they hate. I felt like the pacing of this book was really great and it flowed really well throughout the whole story.

Overall this was a fun romance book, that was more than just fluff.

Another great Bromance Book Club! I loved Alexis and Noah. The friends to lovers trope worked really well for them, but I wish we had a little more of their development. I can't wait for the Russians story in "Isn't it Bromantic?" Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

Ended up DNF'ing at 33%. The concept of the book club seemed to disappear because there was no trace of them even though I was 1/3 of the book in. The book seemed to continue from where book 2 left off (sexual harassment case). It wasn't exactly what I expected and I lost interest.

I'm obsessed with these books! And I think this might be my favorite of them so far. I'm a big fan of the friends to lovers trope and this book handled it perfectly. Alexis and Noah's friendship is strong and built on trust and respect and enjoying each other's company so we get to see all that before they even start a romantic relationship. We also get glimpses of the Bromance Book Club members and the book they're reading and Alexis's Cat cafe! I loved it all. Plus, Noah and Alexis had great chemistry. I definitely recommend if you're looking for a romance to lose yourself in.

This book was everything I wanted and more!

This friends to lovers is truly a work of art. In this book we are following Alexis, who we got to know in the previous novel. She now runs a cat cafe, where women who have been sexually abused can congregate and feel safe, though all she was looking to do was run her cat cafe. She has become best friends with the hacker Noah, who we also met in the previous book. Noah has been wanting to ask her out for a while, but doesn't want to push her. Alexis wants to take the next step, but is so afraid of losing her best friend, that she keeps putting it off.
How this entire novel plays out feeds my soul, and very expertly sets up book 4 in the series. I love Alexis and Noah, and feel that their relationship felt so real for its circumstances, that it shouldn't be ignored. I also think it's my favorite Bromance Book Club novel to date! Don't skip this one!

Lyssa Kay Adams does such a good job of getting inside the male brain with these books. I don’t know how every books gets better than the next but it does. These books always leave me laughing and feeling warm on the inside.

I really loved this book. It tackled some big issues, such as sexual assault and parental death but I never felt weighed down while reading. She handles these topics with grace.

I’m also really glad there was more of the Bromance book club in this book and that we got to see what was happening with previous character’s lives.

I am so excited for the next installment involving the Russian. He has been a favorite of mine since the beginning!

When Noah wants more than friendship from best friend Alexis, will joining the Bromance Book Club help or hurt his chances? Is it true that "the best love affairs start as friendships," and will he find the answers he's looking for in a romance novel?

"The guys believed romance novels held all the answers to relationships."

I don't know what it is about this series, but I love absolutely everything about these books. Romance is not usually my jam but the rom-coms are the perfect blend of humor and romance without being sappy or overdone. Just like the first two in the series, I found the third to be original, steamy, and downright entertaining. The men's interactions and advice are equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. This series has been the perfect respite and escape from the chaos that is 2020 and to put it quite simply, they fill me with JOY!

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I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

All the Bromance Bookclub favorites are back for the third book in the series, and this story is as fun, steamy, and sweet as ever. In the books before, we first heard from the perspectives of Gavin and Thea, and then Mack and Liv, and now it’s hipster tech nerd Noah and cute cat cafe owner Alexis’s turn to lead the story.

This novel has a bit of everything you could ask for in a rom com: manly men doing dance choreography, manly men planning a wedding, manly men ending toxic masculinity one romance novel at a time...you get the point.
What’s not to love?!

The book also includes deeper aspects such as the loss of a parent, family issues, and the uncertainty of new love. I teared up a few times while reading this. The ray of light to break up the heavy emotions and sexy romance was Beefcake 😳 - Alexis’s huge grumpy cat who has it out for Noah. He was the perfect addition to the story. I love that huge cat beast as equally as I love The Russian.

I also really appreciate that each book of this series focuses on a different romance trope, whether it’s second chance romance, enemies to lovers, or in this case, friends to lovers. I laughed, I swooned, and I felt really satisfied by the entire story.

This was exactly the read I needed right now. It made me so happy.

Crazy Stupid Bromance is by far my favorite book in the Bromance Book Club series. Noah and Alexis are the shining stars of these books (in my opinion) and their friends-to-lovers romance was nothing short of perfection.

Everything about this book works: the characters, the plot, the chemistry, the themes. Lyssa Kay Adams has created such a well-rounded novel. It’s obviously written as a rom-com, but the book also delves into some heavier topics as well. The emotions felt by both Noah and Alexis as they dealt with their individual griefs and heartaches were palpable. It was hard not to get swept up in the emotions as well as a reader. And it was amazing to see Alexis and Noah support each other through thick and thin, and how that support was crucial to their relationship.

I’m a huge sucker for friends-to-lovers, and I had actually forgotten Crazy Stupid Bromance was centered around this trope until I got started reading. Writing this trope can be a delicate balance of showcasing the angst and chemistry, while not forcing the characters together too soon and Lyssa Kay Adams nails it in Crazy Stupid Bromance. Alexis and Noah work so well as best friends that it was even more satisfying to see them finally admit their feelings for each other.

It’s no secret that I really love these books. Crazy Stupid Bromance was the perfect addition to the Bromance Book Club series and I knew right away that it would be my favorite of the books so far. If you’re a fan of friends-to-lovers, and an emotional, sweet, steamy read–look no further.

Ever since Noah and the Bromance bros helped Alexis and her friends reveal celebrity chef Royce's harassment, they have been best friends. But everyone can tell they both want more than that - everyone except them, of course. Now Alexis is facing a new emotional challenge when she finds out that her previously unknown father actually only lives two hours away from her and he's dying - unless Alexis is willing to donate a kidney to him. When dealing with this brings her feelings for Noah to the surface, he doesn't know whether they ought to risk their friendship.

This might be my favorite of the series so far. Noah and Alexis are both such lovable characters, and their friendship is precious, even before they begin to move forward with their relationship. They nerd out together, know each other's food cravings, and can simply sit together in silence when need be.

I was worried about the friends-to-lovers idea at first when it seemed that the big obstacle to their relationship was that they were too afraid to share their feelings, especially since clearly they were perfect together. The author takes it deeper though when Alexis's family situation makes them face the effects their family losses have had on them. They are forced to confront the fear, anger, and insecurities they've been hiding since they've experienced their grief. Like any emotional journey, it had its ups and downs, but it went in a really satisfying direction by the end. Looking forward to Book 4!