It Takes Two

his book was adorable. I loved the steamy banter and competition between Wendy and Noah...it made the book even better. I am a sucker for the hate to love story line and this book didn't disappoint.
Wendy and Noah shouldn't be together; she is his little sister's best friend and he was like a surrogate older brother to her. When they see, really see, each other in something other than that particular image things get heated fast!

I tore through this book in a matter of days (it would have been hours but life got in the way). I loved reading about Wendy and Noah working through not only their feelings for each other but some of the other baggage that was holding them back. Plus, it was fun to catch up with the characters from the first novel. Can't wait for Jenny Holiday's next book!

It Takes Two is the second book in The Bridesmaids Behaving Badly Series and can be read as a stand-alone novel. It Takes Two follows the story of Noah and Wendy. Noah and Wendy have known each other for forever. In Wendy's eyes, Noah is the one she's always wanted, but he broke her heart. Wendy has spent many years trying to avoid Noah. But when Noah's sister gets married, staying away is no longer an option.....

It Takes Two is a super sweet romantic comedy with a bit of forbidden flare. I'm a big fan of the friends/bff's older brother troupe and this one was a lot of fun. Noah and Wendy fought like cats and dog and were always trying to out do each other. I loved watching these two interact. Their banter was entertaining and led to some seriously delicious tension. 

Wendy is the sweetest girl. She's hard working, smart, isn't afraid of a challenge, and is a fan of casual sex. That brings us to Noah. Noah is hard-working, dependable, protective and a serial dater. He has a bit of an attitude when it comes to causal sex, but doesn't judge others on their preferences. These two have so much in common and such explosive chemistry. I really enjoyed the two of them together and loved watching them try to figure things out.

It Takes Two was a really fun book to spend my day swept up in. I loved the characters and the story-line. There is a bit of an insta-love quality to this story, but I think it works really well. It Takes Two had just the right amount of romance, steamy moments, laughter and light drama. I think book is a perfect summer read that will leave you with a smile on your face.

I really like Jenny Holiday's writing style. First in Famous and now in It Takes Two, she writes such believable characters with realistic emotions and palpable chemistry. I think it's safe to say that I'm a fan.

To start things off, can I just say that I loved Wendy's friend group? Wendy, Jane, Elise, and Gia so obviously cared about each other and wanted what was best for each other. It was so nice to see such strong female friendships in a romance novel!

Now for the main characters. I loved Noah. He was swoony, charming, and sweet. He had a big heart and just wanted to do what was best for everyone. Wendy was... a little bit frustrating, but otherwise fine. I liked that she was independent and focused on her career, but I got a little disappointed when she continually fixated on her high school prom that even she admits was almost two decades ago. I understand that it was a big turning point in her life, but come on, you're in your 30s now, calm down maybe.

This book might be second in the series, but it works just fine as a standalone. I don't really feel any need to read the rest of the series, but I bet it's just as good. Despite the fact that it took me almost a week to read this book (honestly, about four days longer than it should have), I did really enjoy It Takes Two.

Great funny story that I didn't want to end. Flowed smoothly with great likeable characters. So many great one liners and unfortunate incidents.

This book was exactly what I needed. A fun light-hearted romance novel. You immediately fall in love with the characters. I really enjoyed the journey the author took you on. I like when it's not just a woman and man love story. I love when there are friends and family members that you learn about in the story. I feel like it brings a more real aspect to the story and makes you feel like your right there along side them.
The story is about Wendy and her best friend's brother Noah! Wendy was in love with him since a teen and thought he only saw her as his sister's best friend. 17 years later it all changed! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romance!

It Takes Two is a witty, sexy and wonderfully entertaining romantic comedy, and it’s a delightful second installment to Jenny Holiday’s phenomenal Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series.

Noah wasn’t just Wendy’s best friend’s big brother – he was also her friend and her family as well. When she developed a crush on him in her teens and he unknowingly broke her heart, their relationship was forever altered. Their friendly, competitive dynamic took on a sharper tone, and Wendy avoided him whenever possible. Years later, they are together again for Noah’s sister’s wedding activities, and Noah realizes that he sees Wendy as much more than a friend or someone he needs to take care of. For different reasons, they are both scared to consider the romantic possibilities, and they verbally spar over almost everything in an attempt to dance around their attraction. But forced proximity pushes them to the breaking point in which they can no longer deny what is happening between them.

Wendy is smart, sassy and fiercely independent, and Noah’s demonstrative, easygoing nature brings out her more vulnerable and sensitive side. They are complex, likeable characters, who are captivating to watch as they bicker their way to understanding the truth of their feelings and achieving a meeting of the minds and of the hearts. Don’t miss this stellar romantic comedy!

Appeared on USA TODAY HEA on June 28.

I loved Wendy and Noah! I've been thinking a lot about how to best review this book, because it was so personal and hit me right in the feels. Lots of romances have locked down characters that struggle with intimacy and falling in love, but the way this worked between Wendy and Noah just felt very real. Yes, he was an overbearing jerk at times. Yes, she was prickly and defensive. But I loved them both and I loved this romance. Such a great read.