Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins Publishing for this copy of The Worst Best Man in exchange for an honest review.

I read this book in 2 sittings and absolutely loved it! 'A wedding planner left at the altar. Yeah, the irony isn’t lost on Carolina Santos, either. But despite that embarrassing blip from her past, Lina’s managed to make other people’s dreams come true as a top-tier wedding coordinator in DC. After impressing an influential guest, she’s offered an opportunity that could change her life. There’s just one hitch… she has to collaborate with the best (make that worst) man from her own failed nuptials.' Enemies to lovers are my jam! And I loved how the author weaves Brazilian culture throughout so organically.

The Worst Best Man
by: Mia Sosa @miasosaromance
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LOVED THIS! I listened to this via @hoopladigital, but it has been added to my “Books to Buy” list on Amazon. It was the perfect mix of steamy, sappy, and sweet.
Lina is left at the alter by Andrew, and his brother Max has to pass on the message. Fast forward a few years, and Lina is a wedding planner applying for a new job. The problem? Her ex-fiancé and his brother are on the marketing team. Paired up with Max, Lina begins to put together her proposal. Will Max and Lina be able to work together? (They have to.) Will they be able to get together? (There are some STEAMY parts.) Will they stay together? (Read to find out!)
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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me this one! It was SO CUTE!!! I LOVED the wedding aspect and how they were enemies to lovers with a very very twisted past. It made the entire situation that much more hysterical to get lost in! I really liked Mia’s writing style, it was witty, extremely fun, and the banter was wonderful. Their were so many adorable moments of this book that had me grinning ear to ear and I couldn’t wait to pick this up once I put it down. The ending had me swooning! I also really appreciated the Spanish aspect. As someone who’s Cuban, I loved the huge Spanish family introduced and related to it so much! Very unique to read about! Highly recommend this one, it was adorable!

I’ve been in a Rom Com mood recently and The Worst Best Man fit the bill. It has that fantastically awkward combination of cringe and funny.

Our Heroine Lina was left at the alter years ago by our Hero’s brother. And her ex-fiance is so cowardly he essentially forces his younger brother to be the one to tell Lina, after blaming him for “opening his eyes.” Understandably, Lina has some bitterness regarding the Hartley brothers. So when they are both in an interview for Lina’s dream job, she panics and pretends she’s never met them before. In order to win this dream job, she has to work together with Max, her ex-fiance’s brother.

The banter between the two was hilarious, and while their pranks on each other were a little immature, it was still lighthearted and fun to read about. You could really see their friendship develop as they adjust from enemies to friends and eventually to lovers. The sexy scenes were a little awkward, which took away from my overall enjoyment, but it didn’t feel as integral to the story as their emotional development.

One of my favorite parts was her relationship with her Brazilian immigrant family. How Lina felt like she had to measure up to her mother’s strength and success, how the rest of the world treated her as a Latinx and how she felt she needed to lock down her emotions in order to survive professionally. It was a great addition to the story and added some depth not always seen in a Rom Com.

I do feel like it ended very abruptly and could have benefited from an epilogue. Regardless, The Worst Best Man was a fun read.

I loved THE WORST BEST MAN by Mia Sosa. It’s full of witty banter, funny moments, relatable characters, Brazilian culture, especially the food! There’s family drama and great friendships. Lina is smart, sassy, professional and I’d love to be friends with her. Max is so charismatic, handsome and has only the best in his heart for Lina as they spend time working together. I loved how each of them helped one another grow from their insecurities and by the challenges presented, and how their romance evolved. Oh, the passion was off the charts! I giggled and laughed many times and swooned, making the reading experience awesome! I highly recommend it!

Mia Sosa you can really write a funny book. I’m no romance fan but I enjoyed this romance. I know Oprah really liked it and who can argue with Oprah? It just seemed that the romance moved way to quickly for it to have really happened.

Dropped at 21%

Wanted so much to enjoy this book but it’s like watching a pit bull fight. Neither character, in this case, the hero and leading lady, is willing to “drop the tough act”.

Lina was dumped at the altar the morning before the ceremony after the groom Andrew decides he’s not ready to marry anyone, leaving his brother Max to break the news to her.

Fast forward to present time, Max and Lina have to work together but will personal grudges get in the way?

There’s so much sass here, for tension-building: great! Beyond that, it’s irritating and frustrating. Like a fireworks display throughout. It doesn’t let up either. I get the antagonism between them but the verbal duels happening inside and outside of the characters’ mind really is repetitive.

Has multiple viewpoints: Lina, Max, and Andrew. Incessant talking dominating the pages. Rather difficult to stay on the story.

t was okay. Kinda slow paced and very slow, uneven burn. Not sure that I fully felt the romance, to be honest.

I've loved Sosa's previous books but this one just didn't hit the right spot for me at all.

Mia is a wedding planner in DC. Her dirty secret? Her own wedding was ruined three years ago when her fiancé left her at the altar. And now, she's got the perfect job opportunity, but she's got to work with her ex's obnoxious(ly handsome) brother to get it. With their messy history, can the two come together to get the job done?

This book was such a breath of fresh air. It's a fun enemies-to-lovers story with wonderfully messy protagonists. I love the healthy portrayal of sex and consent. And as someone from DC, I love how much the city played a role in the book. Mia Sosa also has a great sense of humor, and the dialogue was full of delightful surprises. Overall, a fun, quick read that definitely made me smile.

This book was adorable! I love how the story begins with the groom walking away and then jumps from there to future. Mia Sosa is one of my fave writers!
The brother relationship in this was neat and I loved the character development. The chemistry was electric. Looking forward to more, especially with wedding themes!

I DNF this book. The writing was great and the characters had excellent chemistry but I was squicked by the fact that the heroine had almost married the hero's brother. "Keep it in the family" is not a motto I like when it comes to sex. If you can get over that fact this is a really fun breezy read that is funny, touching and well written. I couldn't though.

It starts off slow and kind of dense, but once the action begins, it's hard to resist the story as it drives forward. It reads as a true epic, one that makes you feel the world really has been reshaped as you read it. Would recommend.

Great book, loved the characters, their humor and ability to give each other a chance. Was surprised at the possibility of a "big misunderstanding" but it was resolved quickly and satisfactorily. Will look forward to more books from Mia Sosa!

I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The worst best man is a gem. The sparks between lina and max are perfect. After lina is left at the alter in part because of what max tells his brother the night before she throws herself into her wedding planning business. When she and max end up working together, nothing can stop them from growing closer. The story is really satisfying. It has all the cliches but they work. Weddings, a crazy family, sibling rivalry, getting stranded and having to sharing a room together, but it's also funny and has got a lot of heart.

If you want a good hate to lovers story, you NEED to give The Worst Best Man a go. Unlike many of this sub-genre, Mia Sosa delivers with clever dialogue, the perfect amount of drama, and just the right level of sweet and sexy.

Lina is reunited with Max, the man she believes is responsible for breaking up her wedding to his brother, in the worst possible way. They have to work together! Although there are a few places that are a little slow in the middle, the book delivers laughs and lots of female positivity. Lina's family is nuts and they add a lot of character to the book. Max is adorable and not at all a bad guy. It's very easy to root for these two to fall in love.

I'd classify this as women's fic with a hefty dose of romance. There is a lot of Brazilian culture to reflect Lina's heritage. I can only imagine it is authentic since I believe it also the author's background but of course, I could be wrong. Regardless, if you are looking for some cultural diversity in your books, this is a great place to start.

From the title you can surmise a little about the plot for this book. The heroine, Lina, was jilted at the alter by the hero's brother, the best man. Flash forward a few years and Lina is killing it as a wedding planner and wants to take her career to the next level when she's given a once in a lifetime opportunity to pitch for the job of her dreams. The catch, she must work with her ex-fiance's brother, Max, the one who broke the news of her called off wedding. Shenanigans, revenge, and sexy banter ensue while Lina and Max try to make the best of an awkward situation.

Things I love about this book: Lina's relationship with her family, the banter between Max and Lina, and the food talk. Oh the food talk! I swear I was salivating half of this book because of all the Brazilian food they ate. My favorite were the Brazilian Cheese Bread balls.

This book was a fun adventure with an exciting heroine and hero and I highly recommend it if you're in need of some rom-com levels of escape. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine (or two).

If I can be honest, one reason I selected this book was the cover. FABULOUS! This book is enemies to lovers but with an added twist. Three years prior our hero Max is tasked with informing Lina that his brother has changed his mind about their upcoming wedding. Fast forward to the present and Lina and Max must work together to secure a deal with the Cartwright Hotel. The beginning of the book is filled with Lina and her deviousness towards Max. I liked it. I prefer a book where the couple is still at the hate to love stage at 50% of the book. The second part of the book does move at a slower pace, but definitely worth completing to the end. Lina and Max must still contend with their pasts and how it could influence their present feelings with one another.


I received an ARC through Net Galley.

I think the set up for this one makes it hard to take the risk and dive in, but it really delivers. I think overall the book is a pleasant surprise. Totally goofy moments and some great steamy scenes.

I already love Mia's writing so reading this was just like diving into a known authors voice. She delivers such community and addresses so many issues in a span of minimal pages.

3.5 Stars

This cover caught my eye from the first time I saw it. And then I saw that it was going to be the book of the month for the online book club I’ve been trying to participate in so I knew I had to give it a shot. I always love to read books that explore different cultures and in this one the author dug into her own Brazilian culture. I couldn’t wait! Plus, I admit I’m a bit of a sucker for the siblings’ ex trope.

A few things that stand out about this book. There’s some fun banter between the main characters. I think personality wise they were pretty well matched. There was an ease to their interactions that I liked. Going back to the culture, I really enjoyed seeing that in this book. It was fun to hear about some things (especially food!) that are 100% Brazilian. Some that I knew of and some that I didn’t and promptly looked them up. This also brought a nice sense of family to the story and if anything I would’ve loved to see that a little more in this book.

But then there were things that I’m not sure I was sold on. Like I said, I like this trope. But it can also be a slippery slope especially if it comes across as a competition between the brothers. The seed of doubt is put in my mind and honestly for me in this book it was hard to let that go.

Our hero is younger than the heroine and he isn’t an alpha male so he’s not the first type of hero that I run towards. But it added an interesting dynamic.

Overall, I’ll definitely read another book by this author but I’m not sure I’ll rush to read one in this same group of people (there will be one coming out later this year). If you are looking for a book that will give you a glimpse into Brazilian culture, traditions and families then look no further. It’s a fun, fast read with a couple that has light-hearted chemistry.

Lots of laughs, great characters and chemistry that melts the page! I loved Lina and Max. They brought out the best in each other and helped each other grow. Lina's family was hilarious and I want them to adopt me. This was my first time reading Mia Sosa but it won't be the last.