My favorite Cane brother! He was more my speed, lol. He wasn't as controlling like the oldest, and he wasn't a wild child like the middle. And he was a nerd, too!

Breaker has been best friends (and ONLY best friends) with Lia. They met in college and had a mutual love for games. They live next door, and they have game nights all the time. They look great on paper. It's just that they're JUST friends. And also Lia has a boyfriend. Who just proposed. Who better to stand up with her than her best friend? Now her man-in-waiting.

Like all Meghan Quinn novels, of course, there's hilarity. And the friendship between Lia and Breaker is so good. He's been there for her for her good times and her bad times. Of course, he's going to help her out when she's planning a wedding with her soon to be "monster in law." It's what you do for your best friend, right?

Through the wedding planning process, things start to shift. (Of course, with some really, really outrageous moments. The veil. THE VEIL!!!!) We know what should be happening. But these two... it was so good waiting for them to get their heads outta their butts!

It's book three in a series, but you can really read this as a standalone.

This was unfortunately my least favorite out of this trilogy (or series, not sure if it is more books!). I definitely enjoyed it—the spice is on point, Meghan really knows how to write it. But I liked the characters in the other books better. Looking at it objectively as a standalone though, it is pretty solid.

I enjoyed this book for all of the heat it brought to the table with the friends to lovers storyline. I enjoyed watching the attraction unfold throughout this book, as Breaker came to the realization that he was in love with Lia while helping her deal with her upcoming wedding. I also thought that there were a lot of funny moments in this book, as well, and just loved the banter between these two characters. The author did a really great job of demonstrating the bond and history between these two characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

“Sometimes the best relationship comes from a strong friendship as the foundation,”

I devoured,DEVOURED, this book in one day. This book had everything I love.

Friends-to-more ✔️
Laugh out loud moments ✔️
Loveable characters ✔️
Steamy moments that make you blush ✔️

I couldn’t have asked for a better book to end this wonderful series. This ties in wonderfully with the previous books, but stands out on its own. Since the introduction of Breaker, I knew I would love his book the most. I don’t think it gets any more swoon worthy than Breaker. He's the perfect combo of sexy and nerdy with a wholesome heart. He’s the perfect curated book boyfriend and if you are not convinced, just wait until you read the last ⅓ of this book 😉.

This story was perfect from beginning to end. My heart ached from all the built up tensions between Breaker and Lia and I got butterflies from the sweet moments they shared. This was the kind of romance that sweeps you off your feet and leaves you giddy with excitement. It has all the amazing elements of a romcom with a slow burn romance, ordinary moments loaded with chemistry, and of course the meddling side characters that are equally as invested as the reader.

Thank you to NetGalley and Source Books for the ARC

Best friends to lovers??? Sign me up!!
I actually ordered all three of the books in this series after reading this one! Easily one of the funniest and hottest love stories I’ve read in a while.
Maybe it’s because I married my best friend of 18 years but this story just hit me in all the right places. Well done to Meghan Quinn on her writing of this novel and thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC for review.

This is my #1 romcom of the year! Meghan Quinn never fails to crack me up I will read everything she writes. I love both Lia and Breaker so much. They’re friends so lovers romance is perfection!!

Breaker is the man of dreams! Best friend to lover is always a favorite of mine. But once they broke up, and Breaker shows Lia how good of a lover he can be.. chefs kiss! I’m still blushing over it. This is my favorite of the Cane books. The characters were well developed, the unrealized pining was great, and the story was told with good pace.

Thank you NetGalley, Meghan Quinn, and Source Books Bloom Books for allowing me to review this ARC!

Lia and Breaker met in college and for the past ten years have been best friends. They do everything together. When Lia gets engaged, Breaker is less than happy and realizes maybe he does have more than just friendly feelings for her. When Lia starts wedding planning she starts feeling as though things don't feel right. When she ends the engagement, Breaker makes his move, because he has to give it a shot. He has to have her know how he feels for her.

This book was simply romance perfection! Male character that denies feelings but then realizes he loves female character, new found friends to lovers romance, and spice! The story plays out so well where there is never a dull moment, kept me continuously wanting to read and find out what happens, rooting for Breaker and Lia to realize they are meant to be! I just loved this book and would recommend to anyone who loves when the friend gets the girl of his dreams and they realize that while their friendship was amazing, being a couple is way better!

Love love love this book! Amazing story, great characters and everything else! Two best friends trying to get through life together ends up running into some strife in their love lives and depend on their friendship to get through it. Some love lost and new love found. It was definitely ‘A Long Time Coming’ ;)

I really enjoyed this book!

Lia and Breaker are two best friends and I absolutely LOVED their relationship. Their bedrooms share a wall and they would communicate by knocking on a wall, I mean how cute is that?!

The trouble starts when Lia gets engaged. This engagement stirs up a lot of feelings on both ends.

I loved watching their relationship develop - and man did they have such chemistry and banter!

I really enjoy when authors include art in the book so you can get a clear image of the scene they are creating! The art of the characters was so pretty!

I would definitely recommend this book to those looking for a cute read with these tropes:
*Enemies to lovers
*One bed

Thank you netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I will literally read anything this woman writes. The End.

Also, Breaker is the best Cane brother, I don’t make the rules.

5/5 ⭐
2/5 🌶️
5/5 🎧

I didn't think it was possible to top Huxley's story, but Breaker came in swinging and knocked him off. I absolutely loved this book. It was so angsty and hot and funny and all the things I love in a romantic comedy. Throw in Erin Mallon and JF Harding in a duet narration and I was in heaven this afternoon listening to Lia and Breaker's story.

The unknown unrequited love trope was simply perfect. Breaker had my heart in a wringer while he dealt with his feelings and truly even before that when we knew he loved her and he didn't. Lia about broke my heart a few times in her relationship with Brian. I wanted to kick that guy's tookus about half a dozen times. Even if Breaker wasn't for her, she deserved so much more than that twat and his evil mother.

I also adored the friendships Lia found with Lottie, Kelsey and crew. It was so sweet and I just loved that for her, she had Breaker as a bestie, but every woman needs another to lean on occasionally.

I'm so sad this series is over, but I can't wait to five unto more Meghan Quinn stories.

This book is so sweet!! I loved the development of Breaker and Lia's relationship from platonic friends into something more. The dual POV made both of them so relatable and it was so sweet to see how close they are. I don't usually love best friends to lovers but I think the author did such an amazing job because they truly only had platonic feelings for each other until a certain moment in the book. There was such a natural progression. I also love how there was no silly conflict at the end because Breaker and Lia actually communicated with each other (especially Breaker, which made me SO happy). I wish there was more of them when they actually got together but I'm hoping there's at least an extended epilogue because all the characters/couples were amazing. I adored seeing how the other couples were doing.

One thing I really love in this series is how Meghan Quinn portrays the brothers' relationships with each other. Even though they like to bicker and laugh at each other, it's so wholesome to see how they support each other and how they all had to help each other fix their relationships in each book. I love the other characters and the support they give each other. This book had the signature Meghan Quinn humor and spice and I'm really hoping we get more glimpses of these characters in other books!

i went through ALLLLLLLLLLLL the emotions. Meghan took me
on a ride and I didn't want to leave these characters! I loved how there are characters from other books that make appearances and I loved the ebb and flow of this book. I was completely consumed. Breaker and Lia have been friends for ages. They have a solid foundation. Then one day, something changes. Soon these two must decide if changing the game is worth the risk. GAH! Breaker is such an amazing guy. At times I found myself laughing out loud and I swooned. A. LOT. Do yourself a favor and grab this book today!

Friends to Lovers, a fav trope of mine! This is the last of the Cane brothers and this book did not disappoint.

Lia and Breaker met 10 years ago in college and have been best friends ever since. Lia is sassy, and funny, saying what’s on her mind. Breaker is a great best friend who’s always there when she needs him.

In the present Lia gets engaged to someone Breaker does not think is good enough for her. At this point Lia gets a bit annoying, not admitting what marrying another man will do to their friendship. You follow along on the, sometimes hilarious, process of planning the wedding.. turns into a slow burn of their relationship.

Overall I really enjoyed the story, 4.5 stars! Thank you to Net Galley for sharing an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I love everything about Breaker, the best friends to lovers ever. Love the relationship between the two. Definitely my favorite of the series. And the spice 🥵🥵🥵 perfection! Breaker is in the top ten book boyfriend.

I am a die hard Meghan Quinn fan and this one does not miss! I loved this one. Of the cane brothers, this book is definitely my favorite. I love how the cane brothers are “takes” on romantic comedy classics. I loved reading about beaker and lia falling in love. And I loved how nerdy they both are, it made me smile. Meghan Quinn is the funniest author I’ve ever read, and this book is no exception! If you are wanting to swoon, laugh out loud, and blush- this is the book for you!

A Long Time Coming is another laugh out loud hit by Meghan Quinn. This third installment of the Cane Brothers series will have you giddy with laughter and heating up with anticipation throughout the entire book.

Breaker has been in love with his best friend Lia for years, but it's taken her getting engaged for him to realize it. As she struggles with her future mother-in-law's attempts to take over the wedding, he steps in to help as her man of honor and that's when things get complicated. Is Lia slipping away, or does Breaker have a shot with her?

Friends to lovers is one of my top tropes, but I really struggled with this one for a few reasons. First, the pacing was off. So much of the book was given to the wrong relationships that the right one felt rushed. And second, Breaker spent so long in denial that I actually started to worry that he wasn't going to stop Lia before she made it to the alter. And finally, the miscommunication trope popped up at the really vulnerable moment.

But those things aside, I really enjoyed the dynamic between Breaker and Lia. They were such good friends, really perfect for each other. And I loved the Lia found new friends in her knitting circle. Aside from Breaker and Brian, she really didn't have anyone else, so the book really needed that female friendship.

Overall, I think this book is worth reading.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn is set to release in January 2024! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Bloom Books for the ARC. This is book three of the Cane Brothers Series, which I now MUST go back and read!

This book holds a special place in my heart. Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes, as it reminds me of my own love story. The banter and wit is this book are to die for!!

This story starts off with Lia and Breaker who have been best friends since college, where they met Because of a secret scrabble club. Lia gets engaged, and breaker agrees to be her man of honor. During the wedding planning process Breaker who has notoriously been single, starts to realize he never settled down because of his connection to Lia.
This starts whirlwind of feelings and one moment during dress shopping changes everything!

I won’t lie there where a portion of the book where I was sooo annoyed with breaker, I was like why the fuck is he being such a dick! But the more I read the more I truly begged for them to have a happy ending!

This book has SMUT, so be prepared! 😅😅