I could not finish this book.

For me, it was a case of secondhand embarrassment.

I persevered through the first three chapters but I couldn't go any further. Maybe it improved by the end but I'm not going back to find out.

What I listened to was a solid first draft but it needed another go over.

This book was unfortunately not for me and I had to DNF this one because the narrator's voice was grating and the male MC was also annoying. He seemed very misogynistic and I just simply couldn't listen anymore

DNFed at 20%

Maybe he improves in later chapters, but readers who cannot forget a character's past transgressions easily like me might have difficulty with this book

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Best Frenemies has so many laugh out loud parts it is awkward to listen to in public (yes there was a warning for this prior to beginning but believe it!). Mack and Katie is a take on enemies to lovers. They are coworkers as teachers at a school and end up renting the same vacation home for a week. The chemistry and flirting between them is instantaneous. Note that there is a surprise pregnancy if this is a trigger for you.

Overall loved this one and thought it was very entertaining. Surprise pregnancies are not always my favourite so the first 3/4 of the book would be a 5 star with the last quarter taking a star off for that. Still recommend to others, and also recommend the audio as both speakers were fantastic.

Another love story by Max Monroe- Enemy to Lover cute romcom. Pefect beach/vacation love story. Mack is music teacher fun and full of life. Kathy is math teacher very stricked and serious. Now by accident they are stuck together on vacation. Longer they are together they relized their oposites attracts to each other. I very much enjoyed a story.

Enemies to lovers/ reverse grumpy-sunshine/ coworkers/ forced proximity.
I love the narrators, Alexander Cendese (one of my favorite ever) and CJ Bloom did amazing job and were perfect for this book. From the start, I fell in love with Mack - I liked his (a bit) childish side, his charming and happy vibes - he's the guy you know you'll have the best time with (not talking about bedroom stuff). Katy is a totally grumpy when Mack is in question but when certain circumstances arise, she slowly becomes less grumpy and sees that Mack isn't so bad. I really enjoyed how the story was developing and I had amazing time listening to this book. A few plots (if I can call them that) were pretty predictable but I enjoyed it anyway.
It's everything you want from a rom-com, funny and cute moments and happy endings.

This book was so cute. I was not expecting much when I heard the first chapter. Mac sounded so bro-y, and I wasn't sure if I was going to he able to like him, but he ended up being so great. I loved the billionaires who were so supportive of each other and started a romance book club to help one of the guys woo his girl. So freaking cute ❤️ I wish nothing but the best for Katie and Mac. They remind me of my husband and me (except reverse), and I'm rooting for them!

This is the funnies romance stories I’ve listened to this year. This book has everything. Enemies to Lovers, unexpected forced proximity, perfect amount of spice, great chemistry between the characters. I fell in love with Katy and Mack’s relationship! You could cut the sexual tension with a knife! I laughed out loud more times than I could count, it was fast pace, and the ending truly made my heart feel so full! I needed a good laugh and distraction from the real world. This was exactly what I needed!

I received this as an audiobook ARC and this was my first experience with Max Monroe's work. I have to say I had an absolute blast while listening to this! Before you begin the story, the audiobook gives explicit instructions on where NOT to listen, and all I can say is it's a good idea to heed those warnings, because I found myself bursting out laughing multiple times throughout. Luckily, I was listening in my car, so I was safe. 🙂
This enemies to lovers story between two teachers, Mack and Katy, who accidentally ended up booking the same vacation rental for spring break, was just plain fun and flirty, and I had such a good time listening. They certainly end up in a hot mess and the reader/listener gets a front row seat to all the fun. The characters of Katy and Mack were well-crafted, each lovable in their own way, and the storyline flowed smoothly and had me glued all the way through. I enjoyed every moment of it and I can't wait to find more books by this author to devour. The narration was also very well done, each one really bringing the characters of Katy and Mack to life. Really enjoyed this!
Thank you Netgalley and the author for providing a complimentary copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.

The first book in this series was honestly a miss for me, so I was a little apprehensive about this one, but I enjoyed it! It was the type of quirky rom-com that I expect from this writing duo. Steamy and laugh out loud funny, but wth some sweetness. Looking forward to what's next!

This was a new to me author. I wasn’t sure what to expect from going in, but I am so glad I went into this book blind. It was very entertaining, and I loved Mac and Katie’s banter. The entire book Mac was definitely my favorite, and I think that he carried the story for me.

ARC kindly provided by the authors in exchange for an honest review.

OMG. This is STINKING CUTE. Best Frenemies is definitely included on my favorite books of 2023. It's an enemies to lovers, forced proximity, friends to lovers and office romance. I'm glad that my second attempt listening to this is worthwhile. I'm enjoying every second of banters, sexual tension and sizzling chemistry. I had a good laugh on certain parts. Mack and Katy's rivalry certainly makes you want to get a popcorn and witness them throwing fireworks at each other. Two teachers with different teaching styles working together on a project together for their students? SIGN ME UP. The fling these two have? SPICY.

I love the narration of this book. CJ Bloom and Alexander Cendese delivered it with ease. There is one part that I didn't like (view spoiler) Anyways, the ending is really sweet. If you need a feel-good romance, I recommend Best Frenemies. I am looking forward to read Brooke Baker's story because I LOVE CRUSH TO LOVERS. THAT IS MY WEAKNESS.

Once again Max Monroe has written an amazing story that I thoroughly enjoyed! I loved Mac Attack and Katie Kat - their enemies to lovers/best frienemies was perfect and felt so real. The narration was fantastic and it made me love the book so much more!

Best Frenemies offered an enjoyable take on the 'hate to love' trope. Mack and Katy shared a dynamic back-and-forth relationship that kept you engaged in the story. This book was a delightful blend of humor and spiciness, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing read at the beach. ⛱️

If you just want a fun, escapist read, here you go....this novel is for you. Katy and Mack journey through the novel in the fast lane of witty, and bawdy, banter. It's a fun read; go on spring break with them.

𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙭 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙚
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This was such a fun enemies to lovers meets forced proximity romcom. I loved all the banter between the two main characters, Katy and Mack, but I loved even more their individual personalities and how they both were teachers at the same school.

The turn of events that brought Katy and Mack together was definitely my favorite part of the book and the story how it unfolded was just genius! I enjoyed the connection and respect for each other that they developed and I of course loved the spice.

This was my first book by Max Monroe and I absolutely loved their writing style! I enjoyed the personalities the authors put into their characters and the fun twists and turns the book took to keep you on your toes and entertained the whole way through.

Thank you Max Monroe for the physical and audio copy of this book!

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This is my first Max Monroe book, and it won't be my last. Best Frenemies is a quick and enjoyable workplace "enemies" to vacationing forced proximity lovers read/listen. The ending was a little quick but is expected as you near the end of the book, if that makes sense. This is an adorable, spicy romcom with great narration - highly recommend!

Thank you to Max Monroe and NetGalley for this ALC!

Best Frenemies is the first book by this author duo I have read. I had no idea what I expect going into it, but it had some of my favourite tropes in it.
There was forced proximity, co workers, grumpy/ sunshine tropes. There was some funny mishaps that happened between Mack and Katy. The forced proximity in the vacation rental had me laughing, and obviously forced them to get together while they are both on vacation. But feelings start to develop and after they get back work they have to put those feelings aside.
I wasn’t hooked on this book but it was an enjoyable easy listen. I didn’t overly love the characters. But other rom com fans may love this one!

Received an audio arc from netgalley.

4 stars!

This was my first book by Max and Monroe, but it won't be my last! It was a really cute, fun, and quick read! I loved Mack's personality and energy, but I was on the line about Katy throughout the book. She was super funny during the hospital part though! Honestly, I think that her whole dynamic towards Mack was rooted in the position of their classrooms (understandably bc who decides to put a music room next to math??) and the fact that he kind of reminds her of her dad lol. I did like their chemistry and their banter >>> sooo good! I thought that the ending was a bit more abrupt but it didn't bother me! Side note: I thought that the scenes with Mack's cousin and the investors were hilarious too! I love it when guys talk about romance books. I'm going to have to read their books soon.

Mack and Katy are both teachers at the same school in NY. Mack teaches music and his class is often very loud, while Katy tries to teach math. But they don't get along. Mack is very easygoing and loved by everyone. Katy has a huge problem with that and is very uptight.

On long awaited getaways they get stuck together in the same place. Being that close together means they get closer, especially after Katy gets injured and he takes care of her.

It gets hot and steamy fast, but Katy has no idea what she wants. She foes between wanting him and totally ignoring him all of the time.

I like the enemies-to-lovers narrative and the forced proximity of just one holiday condo. It was a funny and entertaining story to listen to. Unfortunately, I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I didn't like the narration and had trouble staying focused on the story, especially with the male parts. The story also felt very immature, and it would be nice if the characters had more depth or if their union was more developed.

💫 Enemies to lovers
⚡️ Forced proximity
✂️ Work colleague (teachers)
✨ Opposite attracts
🌶 Spicyyy

★★★★★ for the story
★★★★ for the audiobook

Katy and Mack have known each other for five years, and they are the opposite of each other : Katy is a math teacher, used to taking care of everyone and her definition of fun is staying home with a book. Mack teaches music (at the same school as Katy) and is known as a charming and fun guy. During spring break they both book a week in Florida and due to an overbooking, they have to cohabitate. In close proximity with him, Katy realizes that Mack isn’t the man she thought he was. Slowly, the more time they spend together, feelings bloom and the sexual tension is acknowledged. They only have one week in Florida, but their fling doesn't seem to stop once they get back home.

What a great story !! Mack and Katy are the ultimate chick-lit, rom-com couple ! their vibes, with the opposite-attracks, co-worker just reminded me so much of some of my fav 90’s favorite movies !

I haven't read all of Max Monroe’s books yet, but I’m sure we get to see more of some of them old book’s characters. And by the way, this book doesn’t belong to the same book series than Accidental Attachment but their in the same universe, we even get to see a tiny bit Brooke (which was adorable and awesome)

As for the voices, I didn't mind Katie's narrator, I even like her and how she 'played' her. Although, I can't the same for Mac's narrator. I'm sorry but I just didn't like him at all. Fortunately I already read the arc so I knew what happened but honestly he made me cringe so bad. Too gymbro and laid-back. I understand what they wanted to show (how they're opposite) but it was too much.
Don't listen to the audiobook and read the book instead.