Waking up after a night of partying at your brother wedding and who is in the bed next to you? Oh that’s just your brother’s hot best friend that you spent the night flirting with.

Due to family commitments, I have been unable to read this book. I thank you for the provision of it, and if I get to it in the future, I will make sure to leave public reviews on Goodreads and my personal blog.

I have this one to about 45% when I just couldn't make myself read it anymore. Linc and Joya... I just never felt any connection with either of them. I didn't really care what or how anything happened with them. Their whole relationship just seemed odd. She fights so hard against herself to say no, then bam just caves so easily. This one just held no appeal for me. DNF.

This wedding hangover walk of shame is like no other. OMG I could not put this book down. The friends to lovers story is one of the best I've read in a long time. Intense chemistry, witty banter, a few loveable pets and a plot that moves along at a fast pace.

One-click this now! I can't wait to dive into Boone Brux's backlist!

This was just a fun read- one that makes a bad week better. Properly Groomed is the 3rd book in the Wedding Favors series but can be read as a stand alone.

The author writes a lighthearted story that just makes you smile. And there is some sexy time which makes the book even more entertaining.

I am looking forward to reading the other 2 books in the series!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

I've got to admit that I had a lot of fun reading this book. I mean, who doesn't love the forbidden brother's best friend angle? Anyhoo, it was a great light-hearted romance with just the right amount of heat to keep it interesting. Now despite the fact that their relationship developed at mock-speed after years of denial from both sides, I'll admit that their relationship entirely worked for me. Sure I would have loved a bit more development there at the end, but I'll still admit that enjoyed it. I think the only thing that I didn't like was the name Joya, I kept changing it to Georgia in my head, but other than that this book was an all-around entertaining read I think most will enjoy.

I have to say Boone Brux rocked this book between Joya and Lincoln. The attraction they have is something they have to decide to get into or loose the friendship they have had all these years. Boone Brux didn`t make it easy between these two and loved that in so many ways they completed each other so in sync together. This is one you don`t want to miss or the whole series. Loved it.

Joya woke up and everything hurt from too many cosmopolitans the night before at her brother and good friends Rory’s wedding. Joya Joya had been a bridesmaid and the thundering headache and awful thirst was her punishment fro over indulging. But unfortunately Joya had to get up and could not just sleep her hangover away. Then she realized there was a naked man in bed with her. Joya then realized who it was by his tan skin and muscled back. I t was Lincoln/Linc her brother’s best friend she had raging lust for this man for a long time Yet she thought she showed the world she could care less about her brother’s friend Linc. Joya still had her bra and underwear on but couldn’t remember if anything had happened. She was also in Linc’s suite and she hurriedly left to go back to her own room. Linc then opened his eyes once Joya had left. Linc wasn’t surprised Joya had left but he had hoped that they would have finished what they had started last night. Joya had been too drunk and Linc would not take advantage of her. But Linc would never just think of Joya as Kyle’s little sister ever again or almost like just one of the guys as last night Joya had become a beautiful woman to Linc. Linc had almost got to the point of no return but had had somehow managed to stop. Linc had started to think about a future as an adult not just a bachelor. Linc had even sold his bachelor condo and was staying at Kyle’s until he found a house to buy. Also staying at Kyle's he could stay away from the enticing Joya or so Linc thought. But Joya was also staying at the house to take care of her friend and sister in law’s four foot lizard that Rory had been raising and taking care of since Rory was ten. Maybe Linc and Koya wouldn’t see much of each other….
I absolutely adored this story. It was a fast and just sweet read also a romantic love story. I loved how joya thought no one knew how she had crushed on Linc for a long time but others did see it. I also liked the fact Linc was already thinking of settling down before he ever slept with Joya and started to care. I also loved how Rory had meddled in her friends lives and decided to set them up into couples and it eventually worked for the couples including Linc and Joya. i loved the characters and the ins and outs of this story and I highly recommend.

Properly Groomed was a light, easy, sweet read that honestly didn’t have any drama. It was just a story about two people who were attracted to each other, stuck sharing a house together for a couple of weeks, who end up testing the waters to see where their attraction leads them. It was really cute watching Linc make Joya breakfast after she came home from a long night at work, or when he showed up to her work with a package of food from one of his restaurants so that she would have something to eat while working at the studio. Needless to say, I thought these two were adorable.

One thing I liked and kind of wished we had more of was some behind-the-scenes of Joya and Linc’s job. Joya is a producer for the local news and while we get to follow her in the office, we only see her gabbing with her friend or arguing with her co-worker, we didn’t really get a lot of behind-the-scenes. As for Linc, we got nothing. He owns restaurants and is always taking off in the book to go to work but we never get a chance to follow him there even though the book is partially in his POV. I would have liked a little bit of their personal stories mixed in instead of it just being the two of them cooped up in the house together.

I also really wish there was more time with Dash, the iguana. I know that’s a weird thing to say but I mean, most romances include a dog or cat for comedic relief or whatnot, and while there is a dog in this story, I was hoping Dash would get some spotlight too. However, we see more of the dog than the iguana. Heck, I kept forgetting he was even in the house except for those few times he was brought up. Actually there was that one time where I had completely forgotten who Dash was. Like I said, I know it’s weird to be sad to not get more lizard time in a romance novel but I love iguanas and was really hoping for some awesome scenes with Dash. Like, maybe Dash escapes his tank and Linc wakes up to a four foot iguana at the end of his bed or something. I don’t know but poor Dash got the shaft in this one.

Properly Groomed is a quick romance novel that is perfect for anyone looking for a light read. It had no drama, some light comedy, and the brother’s best friend love trope.

Properly Groomed Was a light quick read.A love story Between Joya and her brother best friend Lincoln. I like it that it easy with interesting plot and interesting characters with some steamy scenes. Both Joya and Linc are likable and easy to love. Their love story begins at Joya’s brother wedding and ends with them living together for two weeks. Two very hot weeks.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

3.5 “Best friends, new house and cute animal” Stars

ARC via NetGalley.

Thank you, Entangled!!

This is my first book by Boone Brux and somehow it's the middle of one of her series. I don't think I realized I was requesting the third book in the Wedding Favors series, but I'm glad I did it anyway.

Properly Groomed's first chapter left me wondering for a few minutes if I'd be able to follow the story as I had not read the first two books, but that feeling was quickly pushed away as I kept reading.

This is the sweet, cute and sexy story of Joya, who's a bridesmate at her brother's wedding and a woman in love with his best friend. She's been into Linc for ages, but she never made a move, partially because Linc was her older brother's friend and partly because Linc was known for not wanting a serious relationship. Somehow, though (and I mean somehow because we don't get to see how they got there in this book), Joya wakes up the day after her brother's wedding half-naked and in bed with Linc. Talk about awkward.

Joya flees the scene, but the next day she finds herself face to face with Linc again. He's going to be spending some time at her brother's place since he's just sold his old place and is looking for a new house now. The thing is, Joya has also agreed to stay at the house to take care of her sister-in-law's pet (an iguana). There'll be no escaping Linc after that.

Not that he wants her to escape him, either. Not now that he has finally looked at his friend's little sister and seen the woman she has become. A woman he's much too interested in getting to know better. A lot better.

Look, once I got past the confusion with being thrown into the story as it seemed to have already started (with Joya and Linc in bed), things progressed just about the way I wanted. Linc made it impossible for Joya to resist him by being super sexy and sweet. As a restaurant owner, he even cooked for her multiple times. A man after my heart!

Joya didn't try to resist him all that much, either, which made sense considering she had a thing for him already. Not that she could resist a man that cooked for her shirtless. I mean, who would?

Together, Joya and Linc had a lot of chemistry. Their scenes went from hot to sweet back to hot. Just the way I like it. The fact that Joya and Linc knew each other for a while made progressing from friends to lovers a little smoother. I still wished the whole falling in love thing had been a tiny less insta, but, again, the "being friends for years" was a good way out.

With the help of Linc's dog and his seating-on-people's-foot obsession, the story was even cuter. The iguana also helped with that job. I love when the author can fit pets into a love story. It's always a plus for me.

The only reason I didn't rate this higher was because of the subplot involving Joya's job. I didn't exactly agree with her decisions involving her job, and I didn't even understand her reasons until much later on, when she finally talked to Linc and explained why she did what she did. Even then, I'm not sure she made the right call. It just made me feel slightly uncomfortable to see a woman make a decision like that, especially when she hadn't even talked about their relationship prior to making that call.

Other than that, the rest of the story really worked, especially the dynamic between the two main characters. I also loved the interaction between Joya, Linc and the rest of their friends. Too bad we didn't get to see it until much later on. Either way, I read the last couple of chapters with a big smile on my face. It was that adorable.

Properly Groomed was a quick, sexy and sweet read that introduced me to a new author and made me want to read more books in that series. I bet you'll feel the same way if you give this book a chance, too.

It was a really cute story. Lincoln and Joya were perfect for each other, the chemistry was great. Joya has always had a crush on Lincoln, her brothers best friend, but he was a commitment Phobe. Until Joya that he, he simply could not get her out of his mind. While both of them were house sitting, they fell in love, or he did, she always loved him. It was nice to read about them giving each other a chance and ending up together.

This is a great book; this is the third book in the Wedding Favors series written by Boone Brux. When Joya Bennett wakes up after her brother's wedding half-naked and lying next to her lifelong crush, she's mortified. What she didn't plan on is having company.
Lincoln Fisher doesn't do relationships, but if he did, his friend's little sister would be the one to tie him down. Good thing Joya had one too many drinks during the reception or he'd have crossed a line. Her brother would kill him if he found out all the places Linc wanted to kiss the sexy, auburn-haired beauty. And now they're stuck in the same house. For two weeks. She's off-limits. And he needs to keep it that way, even if the heat building between them is hot enough to blow off the roof. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

There is no better way to start a new year of romance than with my first "new to me" author of 2017. And it was another case of cover love at first sight. I knew I had to have this novella in my life the second I saw the cover. The blurb was just the icing on an already adorable cake. Properly Groomed was a hilarious mix of sweet romance with a sizzle of sexiness. I loved the characters, especially Lincoln. In fact, I think I have a new soft spot for heroes named Lincoln. I loved the banter and the chemistry that sparked the relationship between him and Joya. Boone's writing flowed effortlessly. The characters were well developed, especially since it is a novella. Properly Groomed was a fun little romance from an author that I'd like to explore more.

Friends to lovers is one of my favorite genres of romances to read, and I loved this one by Boone Brux. It was the perfect combination of sweet and sexy! Lincoln and Joya have been friends for a long time, but after Joya’s brother’s wedding, things might be changing. Then, add in the two weeks the two spend together house sitting for her brother and his new wife, and the lines of friendship and lovers get a bit blurred. Both know the other is totally off limits…Joya knows if she is rejected by Linc her heart will be crushed, and their friendship will never be the same. Linc doesn’t do relationships, but if he were to ever give it a shot, he would for Joya. However, there is the problem of her big brother. Even though he’s Linc’s best friend, he will still kill him if he hurts her. What ensues is a wonderful, sexy, sweet, and humorous journey of watching two people realize they are in love with one another.

It won’t be an easy road to their HEA. They have a lot of feelings and lust to work through. Their romance will make your toes curl in a very good way though! I loved how the book is told through both of their POVs. I always enjoy knowing what each character is thinking. And, I loved both Joya and Linc as well as the secondary characters. Of course, Linc was gorgeous, but his greatest quality was his love for Joya and his sense of humor. Joya was intelligent, and she also had a great sense of humor. She was someone I would want as my best friend. The two were wonderful together!

Brux gave readers a great storyline with great characters who have awesome chemistry! If you are looking for a romance with quirky, funny characters, complete with a cute rescue dog and a loveable iguana (yes, a loveable iguana), then I highly recommend reading this one as well as the others in the series.

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Interested in a light-hearted romance with characters you quickly care about who behave like mature people not riddled with angst or emotional tantrums and respond to situations rationally? This, me dears, is that book.

Well written and plotted, Properly Groomed was a pleasure to read. I liked both Joya and Linc whose chemistry made the book sizzle. Plus, I am always a fan of romances where the woman or man’s long-lived crush comes to fruition.

Add in an iguana (yes, this is the very first time I’ve read a book with a pet iguana and that in itself was interesting!) and a lovable rescue dog and for this reader the deal was sealed.

Like the unique pet iguana, I was intrigued by Joya’s job as a local news producer as that isn’t an occupation one comes across too often in romance novels.

You could easily describe this as a story about two people who have known each other for years playing house and finding that while they have passion, they also have companionship, which can never be overrated. It can easily overcome the objections of a highly protective big brother.

While it’s the third book in a series, it was perfect as a standalone novel, unlike many which claim to be. This one didn’t fling a bunch of previous characters at you and expect you to love them unconditionally. It did, however, make me want to read the previous two books, which I hope are just as good as this one.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Properly Groomed by Boone Brux is a cute and sweet brother's friend to lovers romance. This is Joya Bennett and Lincoln "Linc" Fisher's story.

Joya has had a crush on Linc for a long time. Linc is her brother's best friend who doesn't do relationships. Linc is attracted to Joya but her brother has warned him that she is off-limits. Things worked to where they both end up staying in the same house for two weeks? Will they be able to ignore the chemistry between?

This is a cute, sweet, and steamy brother's friend to lovers romance.
FYI, includes mature content. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

3 stars!

I love a friends turned romance novel. I really love when it is brother's best friend and brother's little sister. This type of book is my favorite type. So Properly Groomed was my idea of a fun and quick read. Joya has always had a thing for Linc. So, when she gets drunk and ends up in bed with Linc, things start to look up for her.

Things really heat up with Linc and Joya end up both staying at her brother's place for 2 weeks. Both have a reason to stay there, but not for the reason's you would think. What could happen in 2 weeks ??

Linc is the typical bad boy who never wants to settle down and Joya is so in love with him, she sees this as a perfect opportunity to make something happen.

This was a sweet story. No real drama or excitement. Just a cute little story about 2 people who were destined to be together.

The intro in this novel hooked me. Joya wakes up in bed with her brother’s best friend. She doesn’t really know what went on the night before but she’s had a crush on Linc for many years. This is a juicy beginning that leaves readers wanting more.

I loved that the book was written with both, Joya and Lincs’ point of view. Getting into both the female and the males mind always makes the story more personal by getting both perspectives. I loved their relationship and the course it took for them to get to know each other. They found each other’s good qualities and quirks. Boone Brux created well thought out characters and a world for them to exist in that was original.

There wasn’t some great obstacle between them just a choice to want to be with each other, but that was ok with me. It felt more real. Something that could be an issue with a couple. A life choice of whether a relationship is worth the hassle. This was a great romantic novella. It was short but had great characters and a great story to devour.

Properly Groomed is a book about two friends who have have a forbidden desire to be together.

Joya and Linc have known each other for years. In fact Linc is Joya's brother's Best friend.

The story opens with Joya and Linc in bed together after her Brother's wedding after a few too many drinks!

Too embarrassed to stick around in fear Joya has done something she regrets she sneaks off to her brothers home to house sit while they are on their honeymoon.

Unbeknown to Joya, Linc too has been invited to stay there as he is currently homeless.

Without giving anything else away, the two don't find it easy.

I could not put this book down!
Boone created tension, passion, excitement. Each page left me wanting to read more.
Will they get together?
Will the sexual tension become too much?
I just had to find out more.

I loved how Boone built up the drama and chemistry between Joya and Linc. You could clearly see they was forbidden but we all want what we can't have!

I loved the ending of the book, towards the end I was apprehensive as to what was going to happen. There was little twists to keep you guessing.

I only hope Boone writes another book as there are questions I really need answering. I want to know more.
When you read this book you will understand what I mean.
The book finishes great but there is more to be read!

I highly recommend Properly Groomed. It really sizzles and excites.
It has something for everyone, romance, sizzling passion, comedy, drama and friendship.