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

A best friends brother romance, the story of Juniper and Beau. A great read and I liked how it was told from both points of view.

The tropes were fantastic, I love a good brothers best friend. BUT MAN the third act break up was a lot.

This book had so many highlights for me. Right off the bat -
I was instantly drawn in by the title of this book. A romance book with a Taylor Swift book title. Yes please.
I adored the author’s note in the beginning of the book.
What an opening sentence!! Love it. Very bold <b> I’ve dreamed about the day Beau Banks would notice my pussy. </b>

Without giving too much away, this book has some of my favorite tropes and was a super a fun read. I’m excited for Avery’s book next.

A huge thank you to Max Monroe and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Meet Me at Midnight is a cute story between extremely rich people who are a bit out of touch with the normal world. The characters of Juniper and Beau are likeable enough but you really learn nothing about Beau, any backstory outside of his failed previous relationship or his motivations. You get a little more character development with Juniper though which helps the story a bit. Avery (the spoiled sister) is incredibly obnoxious, annoying and I want them all to cut her out of their lives immediately. I know she is the main character in the next book and unless there is an insane amount of change in her life (like forced to live Amish for a month) i dont know if I will be able to read it.

3 stars.

I've been wanting to read something by Max Monroe for a long time. This book was a light read, but unfortunately I was a little disappointed.

Juniper has always been in love with her best friend's older brother. However, Beau doesn't see her that way. Now they are at the same workplace developing a new dating app, and by chance they end up chatting to each other on the app without Beau knowing that his conversation partner is Juniper.

The story progressed nicely for the most part and had some funny moments. However, throughout the book I was annoyed by June's best friend Avery, who was quite empty-headed if we're being honest. I thought Avery's reaction to June and Beau dating was quite silly. That's why I had to fight a little to finish the book.

There was nothing wrong with the writing style and plot per se, so I plan to read something else by Max Monroe later. And the cover and the book title are lovely!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Pov: dual, 1st person
Heat: open doors
Pacing: slowburn

Communication: miscommunication
Third act: break up
Ending: HEA

Main characters:
* Big brother’s best friend
* Friends to lovers
* Millionaire
* Secret admirer

What?
* Forbidden love
* Forced proximity
* Found family
* Second chance

Where?
* Office romance

Drama?
* Family drama
* Secret identity

1 star ⭐️✨.

This book was incredibly cringy. I couldn't take it seriously when it used the term "booty rizz" 🤢🫣. FMC Juniper is very annoying. She even says that all men expect the MMC Beau are creepy. Every woman character except Juniper is described as a bimbo in most chapters while Juniper is the only girl with copper hair, freckles, and blue eyes 🙄. The main character's best friend Avery is also very irritating and is always partying, shopping, or basically anything besides work for her father's company. Avery is always peer pressuring Juniper to go out to party with her or skip work. Their dynamic feels very toxic. I felt like Juniper and Beau didn't really have a personality other than the love interest. They did not really have ambitions other than Juniper trying to avoid being a nepo baby and the Midnight app which sounds like it's meant to make catfishing easier. Anonymous dating apps are definitely already exist, not sure why they felt like this was such a breakthrough. I thought it was odd how Juniper describes the Banks as essentially her main family, but says that she would have to work hard for her position. If she didn't have the relationship with them, would she have been hired🤨? Overall, I just didn't enjoy this book because the characters thoughts and actions weren't realistic.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced reader copy.

Looking for a feel-good romcom with laugh-out-loud banter and a MMC who gives off pure golden retriever energy? This book by Max Monroe has it all! The story delivers everything you’d want from a lighthearted romance: swoony moments, quirky characters, and a dash of chaos that keeps you grinning from start to finish. And can we talk about the best friend, Avery? She’s basically Alexis Rose reincarnated, bringing all the sparkle and “hot mess” vibes to the table. I know some reviewers didn’t love her laissez-faire attitude toward work, but honestly? That’s the point. She’s not here to win Employee of the Year—she’s here to be the over-the-top, fabulous best friend, and she nails it.
What really stole my heart, though, was the found family aspect. Neil and Diane Banks are the kind of parents everyone dreams of having. The way their warmth and love wove into the story made me so emotional (yes, I cried at one point!). Seeing everything come together so sweetly at the end gave me all the feels. If you’re in the mood for a light, laugh-filled romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still manages to pack in heartwarming moments, this is your sign to pick this one up. 💕

I am a sucker for the "best friends' brother" trope and Max Monroe gave me what I was looking for! This was a fun, lighthearted book that put a smile on my face. And the main character Juniper, well, she was a hoot and a half!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

I loved the premise, and in general really enjoyed the romance, but unfortunately one of the side characters really stole the show and not in a good way. The best friend in this story was so unlikeable and IMO didn’t do really anything to demonstrate why she had that title and it ultimately made me lose a little respect for the FMC.

I love Max Monroe and will be back to read more in the future but this story (and the hinted at tale for the bestie in question) don’t seem to be for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Max Monroe for the Arc!!

This was an entertaining read with amusing premises! The opening line was a crazy curve ball but it definitely did its job keeping me hooked(?)! The story had me swinging my feet until June reveals herself as MW. I love yearning and this story didn’t deliver on that. Maybe it wasn’t meant to deliver that, and that’s okay! Still, the rest of the story felt like a passing film roll, only offering snippets of random plot points to keep the story moving. There were some great moments in between, but the overall tension of the second half was inconsistent.

I also don’t think the epilogue was necessary. Like I understand that American books sell better with the marriage+kids combo, and especially since Juniper expressed her longing for that throughout the book, squeezing those two milestones into an epilogue felt inorganic and even disappointing.

Regardless, this is an uncommon instance where I actually liked both FMC and MMC and even though Avery annoyed me the entire time, she gets a pass too for keeping the levity afloat. I’m also obsessed with how the names Juniper and Beau were DESTINED for this book and I had lots of fun devouring their story!

3.5⭐
1.5 🌶️
Tropes: Bestie’s big brother, friends to lovers, childhood crush, workplace romance
Dual POV 1st person.
This story felt like an episode of Gossip Girl, where Juniper is Serena and Avery is Blair, so I guess that makes Beau into Dan. I…..did not really enjoy this book but I tore through it like a trainwreck that you can’t look away from. I wouldn’t say I hated it, but I didn’t really like it either. And to be clear, this is absolutely more of a “not for me” issue, versus bad writing or storyline, which is why I gave it 3.5 stars.
My two biggest issues I had is how young the MCs are- I wish that their ages had been in the blurb because I probably wouldn’t have requested this book. I’m not really a fan of young MCs, and June/Avery definitely acted their age.
My other issue is Avery’s character. She was an INSUFFERABLE, entitled spoiled brat and I hated how her father coddled her. I’m sure she’s nice and all, but I couldn’t stand how June had to keep “making up” for her failings. The consistent mantra of “she’s not that bad, just that….” was obnoxious. There was a teeny tiny itty bitty redemption for Avery at the end but even then it couldn’t undo my dislike of her. I will not be reading the second book.
Along with that the third act breakup….I mean, I get it. I really do. And normally I don’t hate that trope but it was not working for me here. I guess Avery’s feelings on it is not totally unreasonable when you’re 23…but that was a long time ago for me and I say she’s being unreasonable.

This book was eh, like the app concept was cool but the plot was repetitive and the characters were just so boring. Also the romance and characters were cringe and so immature
2.5

Everyone's had a crush where the person never really saw you, that is Juniper Perry.... Crushing on her bestie's brother but he doesn't see her crush especially since she's so engrained into their family. Juni's character has been neglected by those who should love her most. That neglect has resulted in her lack of confidence until the Midnight App and the ability to be anonymous and her need to protect Beau drives her to enter the chat. From the moment they chat, it's different for her and Beau is intrigued. They develop a secret relationship and Juni deals with trying to come to terms but because she's insecure she doesn't always make the right decision but it all ends well at Midnight on New Years Eve.

HUGE thanks to Max Monroe for the ARC through NetGalley! 💖 This book was EVERYTHING, and I had such a blast reading it. From the first page to the last, I was hooked! The chemistry between June and Beau? 🔥 Absolute fire. Their slow burn and secret chats had me feeling all the feels—I seriously couldn’t put it down! The humor was on point, witty, and I found myself laughing out loud at every turn. I finished this in one sitting because it was just TOO good to stop! 😍

✨ Tropes & Themes ✨
✧ Brother’s Best Friend 💖
✧ Office Romance 💼
✧ Hidden Identity 🖤
✧ Secret Relationship 🤭
✧ She Falls First, He Falls Harder 💘
✧ Slow Burn 🔥
✧ Found Family 💕
✧ Sweet Moments & Big Feels 💖

Okay, let’s get into June and Beau! 🤩 June is SO relatable! I loved how she tried to juggle her feelings while being all professional at work (we’ve all been there, right?). And then... Beau. Swoon 😍 He’s a total dreamboat, and his charm and sweetness had me wrapped around his finger. The mystery surrounding their Midnight chats? YES, please. The secret identity angle was so intriguing, and their connection was beyond heartwarming. 🌙✨

BUT, I have to be real with you... the third-act breakup with Avery was a bit much for me. There was some unnecessary drama that, while not dragging on too long, felt a little out of place. 😅 It didn’t ruin the vibe, though—it was just a tiny hiccup in an otherwise perfect read!

All in all, this book was such a fun ride full of humor, swoon-worthy romance, and all the big feels I love. Definitely recommend this to anyone who’s a fan of secret crushes, slow-burn romance, and finding love in unexpected places! 💙📖

And let me just say... I’m SO excited for Avery and Henry’s book next!! Can’t wait to see what Max Monroe has in store for those two! 😍📚

I have generally really enjoyed Max Monroe's books for years. The writing is generally great, the characters fun and multi-dimensional, and the story a bit predictable, but still a great ride.

This was a definite miss is basically every way. I honestly had a hard time even getting into it at all, from page one, and it never got any better. These are supposed to be adults, but they read like immature high schoolers. For some reason, they are all Rockefeller rich and constantly need to remind us of that fact. The best friend is horrendous, toxic, and unpleasant, but I think we are supposed to think she's a "fabulous" socialite? The parents being rich and neglectful is an overused trope generally used with teenagers, and it got old within the first couple of chapters being reminded of how June is a spoiled but lonely little rich girl...

Everything sort of fell together in a way that just wasn't all that satisfying. I'm not someone who binges on Hallmark movies, and this had almost that type of vibe with the dialogue and one-dimensional characters, and the "crush" and chemistry.

I'm very sorry to say this wasn't my cup of cocoa. I absolutely love the trope of people getting to know one another through texts or similar, so I was excited for this! Unfortunately, it didn't really play out.

Whenever Max Monroe writes a book I’m in ..
The perfect recipe for a fun read..
And this one don’t disappoint
Juniper’s long time crush, the best friend’s brother trope, the yearning the banter .. makes this story brilliant, funny and addictive..

Special thanks to Max Monroe and NetGalley for this arc .. I really enjoyed it

This is a cute best friend’s older brother romance. It’s a fun read, but the first part of the book focused too much on how wealthy the families were. I wish there was more of a resolution for Junipers absent family. Overall a fun read.