DNF at 50%.

Bash and Ember were passionately in love, until their single parents also fell in love and got married. Now four years later they have done everything in their power to stay far far away from each other until circumstances conspire to bring Bash back to Seattle and EOL college with Ember.

There's angst up the wazoo, step-sibling love, mother with cancer, other mother with drug addiction issues, Bash getting kicked off the football squad for recreational drug use, depression, and more.

And yet ... it just didn't grab hold of me, I didn't feel anything for Bash or Ember (and stupid names!), their love felt vaguely icky and at half-way through the book I didn't care to continue.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Great book! Lots of chemistry between the hero and heroine. Funny too. I laughed out loud several times. One of my favorite authors. Didn't disappoint.

I loved The Friend Zone, so when I saw Bash was getting a story I jumped all over this story. I LOVED and DEVOURED this book. Bash and Ember were truly fantastic and I was completely hooked on their story.
Ember is amazing. She is loyal, smart, talented, lover of food. She cares about her family and her friends and will truly do anything for them, even if it means she has to face her fears. She is real and relatable. She is the girl you will want to be best friends with. Bash is a character that you can’t help but love. Like Ember, he is a loyal and will do anything for his family, even if he means giving up his own happiness.
The two of them had so much chemistry. They have a history, however, events occurred that completely shattered their young lives. They have a chance to make things better in the future, but will they take it? This was such a slow burn and there were so many times where I was yelling at them to just give in to what they both feel and to admit their true feelings.
Just a Boyfriend is a second chance romance, with a twist of step sibling mixed in. I loved this story and these characters. I can’t wait to see what is in store of the EOL crew!

Just a Boyfriend by Sariah Wilson is book two in her series of stand alones, End of Line . The previous book is Logan and Jess' story. Both attend EOL College in Seattle, just like Ember and Bash.
Bash and Logan are new teammates, and his relationship with Ember is complicated to put it mildly. They share a psat, are now kind of related, were a former couple in highschool and haven't seen each other in three years. They're still pretty attracted to each other, but karma has a way to lough and they have a lot of hurdles on their way.
Just a Boyfriend is a beautiful story, excellent written and beautifully thought out and beautifully told. I connected easily with the characters and I lived their heartbreak too. This book gave me all the feels. I was sad, I was happy and I loved the storyline and the beautiful hea.

I always enjoy reading Sariah Wilson. Its a nice departure to have a good, clean romance. Bash and Ember wound up in quite a predicament. I kind of got why they did not disclose their past, but at the same time, it would have alleviated some drama. Also, I felt like Bash was missing that spark of humor he had in Logan and Jesse's book. He was my favorite part and this felt like a different character. All in all thought, a nice read.

I LOVED this one! Just a Boyfriend by Sariah Wilson is the second book in her End of the Line about the football players at Seattle’s EOL college. This time it’s Bash’s story. Second chance romance has never been so sweet as it is here.

Ian “Bash” Sebastian left home his senior year of high school after his dad married his girlfriend’s mom. No one knew they were dating, and after his dad’s not so subtle hint that if they did date it would ruin his new marriage, Bash left. After a bout of depression and self-medicating cost him his college scholarship, he’s back at EOL, and so is Ember. Maybe it’s time to clear the air?

I love Bash. He was first introduced in The Friend Zone as Logan’s roommate. He’s funny and genuinely a good guy. When I realized the second book featured him, I knew I’d read it, not caring what the book was about. Bash’s story is heart-breaking, and it made me love him even more. He has this self-deprecating humor that is endearing, and he always puts others first despite his own happiness.

It’s been three years since Ember last saw Bash, and while she thought she was over him, she’s realizing she just hid her heart-break from herself. She’s still heartbroken, but determined to put it behind her and be friends with Bash. He didn’t want her years ago, he doesn’t want her now, but they were good friends and can still be, right? I like Ember too. She’s caring, witty, and puts her happiness on hold for her family.

The entire plot revolves around Bash and Ember hashing out their previous relationship and coming to terms with how to move forward. Ember is the only girl for Bash and always has been. Now he’s going to stop at nothing to prove that to Ember. The question is how do they tell their parents? This romance is sweet and steamy, heart-breaking and heart-swelling. It’s perfect!

Overall, if you haven’t guessed already, I loved Just a Boyfriend. The chemistry between Bash and Ember is sweet and makes you want to ship them right from the beginning. I highly recommend this for anyone that enjoys college/sports romance and second chances.

I enjoyed this book. I liked the banter, the angst, and the trope. I had a fun time reading this — I finished it in an afternoon, but ultimately this book was a tad forgettable for me.

Sariah Wilson is an another author whose work I will read without question! I just love her romances, her banter is always hilarious, her Hero and Heroines are always strong and feisty and she writes sweet, swoony romances!

This is a delightful second chance romance between two high school sweethearts, who broke up due to their parents getting married! Now faced with each other again after a three year absence, they are forced to be friends and be around each other again.

Bash and Ember are awesome! I just loved them so much, their friendship and their love for their parents was amazing. They have both grown up while they have been apart, but discover that the love they first felt has never faded. It’s not an easy road back to love, but it sure is a fun road for the reader as they re-discover each other and do a little more adulting as they confront the relationships they have with their parents – both present and absent!

This is such a great story and I loved it so much! I cannot wait for the next one in the series!

Thank to @netgalley and @montlakeromance for a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review!

Funny banter, plenty of heat, good drama, some sports, amazing characters and the feel good factor that “Sariah Wilson” always delivers. Just loved this book and the first book in this series too. Can’t wait to get my hands on the next book by this amazing author. Definitely need to be picked up by romance book lovers out there. Happy reading!!

**Disclaimer—I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest reviews. The thoughts and opinions above are my own**

Sariah Wilson does it again. She takes you on a roller coaster of emotions, sucks you and you can't stop reading the book until it is 2:00am in the morning.

Have you ever wanted to read a book that there is suspense, no swearing, no sex and you are rooting for the couple to just admit what they are feeling for each other. This story continues with Bash, Logan's roommate from The Friend Zone. Bash is given a chance to play football but there are rules no swearing, no drinking, no drugs, and no dating. Well the no dating rule did got taken away in the first book.

Our story picks up with Bash and Ember. They dated back in high school, but nobody new. Then her mom and his dad met, fell in love and married quickly. That's where are story picks up, it is now 3 or 4 years later, Bash is back in the same city, going to the same school as Ember. They try to play it cool, like they can be friends. Emotions from long ago resurface and they face them with ignoring them. What else are you supposed to do. They try to set each other up with other friends, which in the end backfires. There was depth and struggle for each of the characters and I love how they took the place in life they were in very seriously. They trying to make good choices and live up to their "parents" expectations. But the one person who sees it for what it is, is Ember's sister. She can see the chemistry between them, she makes these little remarks and you want to laugh out loud or strangle her.

Is it a HEA book, yes of course it is. Is it worth reading? Absolutely! I have yet to have a book that I got from the author and not like it. I have loved ALL of THEM!

I received a copy of this in exchange for my honest review. Another sweet book by Sariah! Ember and Bash were in love in high school. Their parents meet and also fall in love and get married. Bash leaves so his father can be happy with his new wife but he never gets over Ember. This is a story of two very hurt and damaged people working their way back to each other.

I absolutely love this book. I like how Sarah used Bash to show that anyone could have this illness and that it's ok to let people in and how Ember deals with her friend illness and understanding. I highly recommend it

Just a Boyfriend by Sariah Wilson gave me all the feels! The premise of the book, a forbidden, second chance romance between step-siblings Bash and Ember, was interesting and well done. I liked how their relationship progressed and the reader was able to see many interaction between Bash and Ember throughout the entire novel. These interactions showed their amazing chemistry and could be hilarious. This book read a bit more as a YA novel, with no sex and the majority of the novel being strictly in the friend-zone. However, Bash and Ember were in college and had some angsty moments. The chemistry between this couple was tangible, but for being so close to one another, they had a lack of communication that seemed a little unrealistic. They also couldn't seem to read each other as well I would have thought close friends can. I loved the secondary characters and now need to read the first book in this series, which focuses on Bash's roommate, Logan. I thought the plot lines in Just a Boyfriend were good and there was closure on all of them. The family issues Bash and Ember had add to the drama, but were realistic and handled well. Overall, this was a cute read with great characters and a solid plot.

Just a Boyfriend by Sariah Wilson is the second book in the End of the Line series and was angsty and steamy. Ian Sebastian, Bash, and Ember Carlson were on the cusp of finding young love when their then single parents marry. Suddenly what they want more than anything is forbidden. Not able to deal, Bash leaves. Years later the chemistry and connection between them is just as strong, can they continue to deny what they feel? Bash and Ember were great characters. Loyal and caring, they wanted to do the right thing, but at what cost? Could they work through old hurts and find a new normal? The story was emotional and full of angst.

Interesting

The blurb of this book drew me in as this is a new to me author. However, I struggled. This felt like more of a young adult book than a New Adult book. It was very sweet and clean. There were only innuendos and making out scenes. I was expecting more than that especially with the way that these characters had the chemistry going on.

That being said, the premise of the story was very good but could have been even better. There was the potential for so much more angst. Being that Bash and Ember were in college I was expecting more steam because they were adults. I don't have to have books that have steam but I would expect that at some point in the book even if it is fade to black that there would be some reference to what these two had been building up to the entire story. If this was a Clean romance and I somehow missed it then this story fits the bill like it was supposed to. The story felt more geared to high school instead of college at times by their actions and words.

I appreciate this author and her hard work. I cannot do what this author does so it is always impressive to see someone who takes the risk. Even though this book was not for me, I am sure that there are others out there that will enjoy it. That is the beauty of books.

Just a Boyfriend gives a little twist to the "in love with the step-sibling" troupe. Bash and Ember secretly fell for each other in high school. But then their parents met, fell in love, were married and they were all expected to merge into a happily blended family within a short period of time. No one was aware that they were already in the middle of their own relationship. Rather than cause his father more heartache, Bash left and went to live with his maternal grandparents in another state. Leaving Ember alone, feeling insecure and with a ton of unanswered questions.

Several years later, Bash is back in Ember's life. He's not only back in their family's household, but also attending the same college as her. The two of them will have to find a way to get along and peacefully co-exist. The trouble will be in resisting the pull that still exists between them.

This was an enjoyable read. It was made even better by being able to re-visit characters from the previous book, The Friend Zone, as well. Can we expect more in this fun series? I'm hopeful....

Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake Romance and Ms. Wilson for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this story. The banter between Bash and Ember was great. I loved the double date scene at the restaurant. I’m not a foodie like they are but I can totally appreciate their love of food and the ridiculous crazy extreme of the dieters and vegans in the scene. I’m just glad it all ends well!
It isn’t a short little book but it is so good that it just draws you in and the book flys by. I enjoyed the other book in this series as well. All the books are stand alone.
Rating: PG-13, no sex in the story, on page or off but it does show teenagers going overboard kissing and the consequences of that.
I received a review copy of this story from NetGallery. This review is voluntary and my honest opinion.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this book.
Bash and Ember are in a difficult situation when they have strong feelings for each other, and their parents get married. They stay apart, yet can't help but feel the same feelings as before when they're forced together again.
There are a lot of deep issues in this story. Drug use, abandonment, love. The author handled it quite well and there were a few sweet moments. This story is probably suited to college age (or similarly aged) readers.

I really enjoyed the Friend Zone, but Just a Boyfriend has way more substance. Bash and Ember were high school sweethearts until her mother and his father ran off and eloped. No one knew they were dating and Bash was warned to stay away from Ember. Eventually they end up at the same college and the feels are still there. This is a well developed story told in alternating POV’s.

I thought that Just a Boyfriend was so much fun. I read The Friend Zone earlier this year and I really love Sariah's writing style.
We follow Bash and Ember who fell in love in high school but stopped dating when their parents got married. Now they're both at the same college and are both denying the feelings that they still have for each other.
This book had an interesting family dynamic, even though they were high schoolers when their parents married and then Bash moved in with his grandparents. It wasn't weird or uncomfortable, because even though their parents were married they hadn't ever been siblings.
So many times I kept thinking "please just say how you feel! They could have had so much closure so much sooner if they had just talked to each other (instead of only other people). But it was cute and it had quite a few cute moments. I gave it 3.5/5 stars!