“I remember, June. Apparently I remember everything when it comes to you.”

I didn’t really vibe with this one unfortunately. I was so excited by the premise because I usually love a forbidden romance but this missed the mark for me. Meet Me at Midnight is a dual-POV romance that follows Juniper and Beau. Juniper and Avery are besties for life and both working as interns at Avery’s dad’s firm. Beau is Avery’s hot older brother who Juniper has secretly had a crush on since she first met him. He also works at the firm. A new project comes in to the marketing firm for an app called, Midnight, where users can talk anonymously to other users. Perhaps some employees at the firm will have to test the platform out before it’s official launch…

I wanted to get lost in the rich, glamorous life these characters flaunt, but I just found them insufferable. The dialogue is cringey. Avery is obnoxious and clueless. Beau and Juniper are meh; very one-dimensional. This should have been steamy and exciting with the messaging app and the sneaking around, but I didn’t feel any tension between the main characters. There’s lust, but not really any convincing romance. The sweetest part of the story was between Diane and Neil, who despite their wealth and self-absorbed children, seemed like really great people. I loved the way they took in Juniper as their own and really truly cared for her.

I definitely wish I skipped this one, not for me!

Thank you to Netgalley and Max Monroe for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Content warnings: (moderate) abandonment, alcohol, (minor) pregnancy, infidelity, cancer

3.5 rounded up. I was choking on air laughing from the first chapter. It was cute and predictable in the way most romances are. Check this out if you love a best friends brother romance.

This is a creative book and I enjoyed reading it! It goes by very quickly which makes it an easy read. It is full of light-hearted moments that bring plenty of smiles when reading the book.

Beau and Juniper (she has a few nicknames which are so cute!) have an adorable back story.. This is a true friends to lovers story and it is so sweet how the two move from one stage to the other. Also, this is where the creativity of this transition takes place. I loved reading these parts of the book.

The book is funny and has moments of pure laughter but I really feel this is one of the more romantic books written by this duo. In my opinion, I feel this book has more steamy, dirty talk and less intense steamy scenes than past books. I like this for the book because it feels right for these two characters and how they come together.

I recommend giving this book a read. It is fun to read, very quick to read and is for any romantic

Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

I really liked this!
This was my first Max Monroe book and I am excited to read what else they have to offer!
Perfect combo of swooning, humor and being a cozy down to earth read.
Great romance to pull you out of a slump

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

This was such a fun read! I had to force myself to take my time because I didn’t want it to end.

The characters were full of so much personality and paired with the amount of detail in the writing…. I seriously felt like I was right there in this fictional world alongside the characters.

The concept of this story was definitely unique but not unbelievable. Specifically, I have never read a book quite like this one but the idea that two people could fall in love over a dating app is certainly not a foreign notion in today’s world.

I like how the author came up with their own dating app instead of using something that actually exists. Not only is the app a work of fiction, but the way that it functions is a totally creative and unique idea that I think the singles in society would definitely benefit from. Talking with someone but your identity is private? I think this would be a great opportunity for people to find real connections. Think “love is blind” but on your phone.

The chemistry between our main characters is undeniable. I love that the author took the time to really build the story before throwing our couple into a relationship. It was a much more enjoyable experience for me as the reader to be able to fully immerse myself into this fictional world and fall in love the characters myself before I had their love thrown in my face. It also made the desire for these two to finally get together almost unbearable but in the best way.

The ending was absolutely perfect. Specifically, the epilogue. Nothing upsets me more than a short and rushed epilogue.

The ending of this book left me completely satisfied. I didn’t even feel an ounce of regret or like I was needing more.

Ultimately, I loved this book. I loved that it made me fall in love and I love that it left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.

I wouldn’t hesitate to read this one again.

I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a lighthearted rom-com. Especially if you are looking for something that has a lot of emotion and depth.

2.5 stars
I accepted the challenge of reading Mert Me At Midnight in bed at night next to a sleeping spouse. Instead of the anticipated chuckles and laughs, however, there were more eye rolls. Humor is often in the eye of the beholder and mine runs more to the sarcastic than over the top. I’ve enjoyed other books by the author(s), but I didn't find this one as funny. Sorry!

I had so much fun reading this book, it was so hard to put down! Moreover it was exactly what I needed to get myself out of a book slump!

Loved this book. A great concept for a modern day romance! I loved how the Banks family supported June through her life/adolescence, and how knowing Beau & Avery’s mom. I loved the drama that the relationship revelation brought, and also appreciated that it was short lived and not dragged out once Beau expressed his true feelings!! A great and QUICK read. Completely devoured it in one day. Max Monroe could write a phone book and I’d read it.

One of my new favorites in the romance genre! It takes a lot to keep me interested in a romance book. Because of that there are very few authors that are autobuy authors for me, but these are one of them! I love how the author makes you feel like you’re the one falling in love and experiencing all the feels! Definitely recommend!

In Meet Me at Midnight, June secretly flirts with her longtime crush, her best friend’s older brother Beau, through an app called Midnight. The catch? He doesn't know it’s her, and revealing the truth could ruin her relationship with him, her best friend, and the only family she’s truly felt a part of. The story features popular tropes like best friend’s brother, friends to lovers, and a hidden relationship, with a dual POV and open-door spice.

Overall, I enjoyed the charming premise and the chemistry between the characters, especially during their app chats. Their flirting was pretty cute! However, I would have liked more pining from Beau before the reveal… it felt like maybe he was in it for the wrong reasons. June’s best friend, Avery, was annoying and a bit of a hindrance to the romance, and though the ending hints at a sequel about her, I’m not sure I’m interested. Still, the story was sweet, sexy, and filled with interesting drama, and I liked Monroe's witty, approachable writing style.

Juniper Perry has a secret: she's been harboring a crush on her best friend's older brother, Beau Banks, for over a decade. Now, as an intern at his family's marketing firm and his temporary neighbor, the stakes have never been higher—or more tempting. Enter "Midnight," an anonymous dating app developed by their clients, which becomes the perfect playground for Juniper to flirt with Beau without revealing her identity. As their late-night chats heat up, so does the tension between secrecy and desire.

From the very first text, Beau and Juniper’s banter crackles with chemistry. Their conversations are the kind of clever, rapid-fire exchanges you wish you could come up with on the spot. As their texting evolves into something deeper, the story takes you on a heartwarming journey of vulnerability, connection, and the messy, wonderful road to falling in love.What really sets this book apart is how Max Monroe nails the art of dialogue. The texting feels fresh and authentic, perfectly capturing the excitement and nerves of two people slowly opening up to each other. And while their relationship develops primarily through their phones, the emotional stakes are anything but distant.

If I had to nitpick, there are moments where the pacing dips, particularly when the story moves away from their exchanges. However, these pauses are brief and don’t detract from the overall enjoyment of the book.

For fans of romantic comedies with quick wit and electric chemistry, Meet Me at Midnight is a must-read. If you love books like The Hating Game or You’ve Got Mail vibes with a texting twist, this one is guaranteed to charm your socks off.
Thanks to NetGalley and Max Monroe for this advanced copy.

I think the trigger warnings should contain insecurities after reading this one. Not a big fan of the rich girl drama

**Book Review: *Meet Me At Midnight***
**Rating: 3.75 Stars**

Thank you to Max Monroe and Max Monroe, LLC, for providing me with an advance digital copy of this book!

*Meet Me At Midnight* was a cute and funny rom-com that delivered a lighthearted escape, perfect for fans of the genre. The story revolves around a best friend’s brother trope with a long-time crush twist—and to make things even more interesting, he’s also her coworker! The setup had me intrigued right away, and the late-night chats that brought them closer were sweet and entertaining.

I loved the humor woven throughout the book. Max Monroe has a knack for delivering laugh-out-loud moments and witty banter, which kept the story engaging. The chemistry between the main characters was palpable, and their progression from playful chats to something deeper felt natural and charming.

That said, there were a few sections where the pacing dragged, and I found myself wishing the story would move along a little faster. While it wasn’t enough to pull me out completely, those slower moments did impact my overall enjoyment.

Despite this, I would recommend *Meet Me At Midnight* to anyone who enjoys a rom-com with workplace dynamics, the best friend’s brother trope, and a dash of late-night confessions. It’s the kind of book that pairs perfectly with a cozy evening and a cup of tea.

If you’re a fan of Max Monroe or looking for a sweet, lighthearted read, this one is worth picking up!

DNF @50%.

I feel like this is the kind of book that would be hysterical on audio. Some books are just better when narrated and I bet I could have stuck with this one if it had an audio version.

I really tried to get into this one but the FMC just comes off as so YOUNG and immature and the MMC still hasn't caught any feelings towards her.

After she called her vagina a "hoochie coochie" more than once, I'm afraid I'm out.

Meet Me at Midnight started out with a crazy office montage that was meant to be comedic, and it was, but it becomes obvious from the jump that there’s going to be a lot of crass humor. I’m no prude, but this just turned me off and I felt like it took away from the story. I also found the characters hard to connect with and kind of unlikable. Plus, this trope is kind of tired at this point.

Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. I kept trying to give it a chance, and I think this style of book just isn’t my cup of tea. I could see it being really popular on Booktok (and I mean that as a compliment, not an insult).

Unfortunately, this fell a bit short for me. I usually love this duo's books, but the third-act breakup in this story completely ruined it for me.
I didn't really like either character, it all felt a bit disconnected.
Overall I liked the idea and the execution, but I didn't love or hate it.

Juniper Perry has been secretly in love with her best friend's brother, Beau Banks, for over a decade. Now, she’s working as a marketing intern at Banks and McKenzie Marketing, where Beau is a top executive, and his dad is her new boss. When a new anonymous chat app called Midnight is launched at work, Juniper and Beau start talking under fake usernames. Their chemistry is undeniable, but Beau doesn’t realize that ElizaBeth is actually Juniper.

I adored the friendship between Juniper and her best friend, Avery, and how Juniper was embraced by the Banks family, offering her the love her own parents never did. The banter was hilarious, and Beau was the ultimate cinnamon roll—sweet and charming with some serious chemistry with Juniper. Their anonymous chats were hot, though things did get a bit weird with the cyber-sex before they knew each other’s identities.

The one thing I didn’t love was Avery, who came across as a spoiled princess, and her laziness at work was frustrating. She also played a role in the unnecessary third-act breakup, which felt a bit childish and didn’t sit well with me. The ending was a letdown after all the fun and build-up.

Overall, this book was a fun, quick read with great chemistry and humor, despite a few hiccups toward the end. I finished it in one sitting and definitely recommend it if you love second-chance romance and witty banter.

I loved this book! Keep me turning the pages. It is a slow start for me. But the finish was amazing! All of my favorite tropes were included. I love the banter between the characters. The humor was great all throughout as well. First book by this author and will read more. This was definitely one of my top reads for the year.

This was an entertaining read but I’m not impressed with the amount of ”romance” this book contained. Meet Me At Midnight was a fun idea but I’m not sure how to feel about the execution. It was different. Maybe a good and bad different? It was really odd to see an mmc who didn’t pay any mind to the fmc even when she was right in front of him. He thought she was beautiful but didn’t think much more of it. Since these one sided anonymous chats go on for quite a while, when he finally finds out who she is, a complete 180 is done. He’s now obsessed with her out of nowhere and since the intimate and deep conversations they’re said to have had all happened off screen, it really threw me off. On top of that, he’s not even upset his pseudo stepsister sexted with him without him knowing who was on the other side.

Juniper June is the queen of delulu. I didn’t know whether to slap her or laugh at/with her. I’m sure it was supposed to be funny but unfortunately this book was not my kind of humour.

Beau’s sister - Avery. I guess she was supposed to be a rich and carefree woman with an idgaf attitude who did whatever she felt like. I guess she is that but it gets worse. A nepo baby who don’t have to show up for work. Someone with no regard for how her behaviors effect others. Juniper liked to call blondes with big tits bimbos, I’d say Avery is the biggest ditzy bimbo of them all. ”I only care about botox, starbucks, spa treatments, expensive bags, boys, me and going out to party” She was doing too much. She wanted to party every night and she always tried pressing Juniper into going with her and she didn’t care what Juniper wanted to do. How she’s getting her own book I have no idea.

I did not like the third act. It was rushed and stupid. The epilogue made up for it though.

I do not need pop culture references in my romance books, thank you. Cutesy. Demure. Almond mom.
There were also a few minor misogynistic comments. Is it really that difficult to not be a misogynist?

3.25 stars