as a lover of lucy score, i was really excited to see this arrive on my netgalley shelf. she’s the maid of honour, he’s the ‘worst best man’. it’s enemies to lovers but it honestly wasn’t my favourite.

the beginning grabbed my attention instantly. the banter between frankie and aiden was everything i expected it to be in a lucy score book. however as the story continued on and the relationship between mc’s began to develop, i found it difficult staying fully invested.

at times it felt like so much was happening and then there was 2-4 chapters where it felt like nothing was happening. the pacing just wasn’t it for me but i would still recommend it for somebody looking for something that will keep them entertained.

thank you to netgalley and sourcebooks bloom books for an e-arc!

Aiden and Frankie. Oh so cute..
A tale between the best man and maid of honor..

Frankie and Aiden are both headed to their Bff’s destination wedding. Frankie, knows this weekend has disaster written all it. It is her job to ensure the bride has the best day of her life albeit the very different lifestyle that Frankie knows. Let’s just say Frankie and her bff are no where near in the same tax bracket. Nor is she and anyone else at this wedding. Frankie had to take on a second job, as a waitress, just to pay for the accessories needed for this wedding. Everyone else, well, they poop gold. But Frankie is use to it and she can smile and pretend she belongs in this class group for a few days. Her bff, now in lovey dovey world is determined to marry Frankie off also, and to none other than, Aiden. Aiden, the alpha, beautiful, money bags, cocky, gorgeous, you get the point. She has zero interest in the hunky beautiful man, ok yes he is gorgeous, but no thank you. Frankie tries very hard to stay away from the infuriating man but now Aiden has his eyes set on Frankie and game on. He is intrigued by Frankie and wants to get to know her. He is very accustomed to certain high influencing women and he wants something different. Not for forever, just for one night. But something happens the more they talk, they more they hang around each other, and now one night is not going to be enough. They both have some battles ahead.

Such a fun, entertaining read. You can feel the banter is going to be explosive when it’s time for nighttime fun. And Lucy does not disappoint. I will say the ending was a bit rushed as everything came together but glad to see the revenge lol. I know this is a long one, but it read quicker than expected. Definitely recommend.

I received this book via ARC and am leaving my review voluntarily. Thank You #NetGalley and #Bloombooks

This book was very strange to me. There wasn’t much build up in the beginning to let you connect with the characters before it took a turn and became completely unrealistic and a bit cringy. I tried to keep reading but after finishing a third of the book I just couldn’t handle the nonsense anymore and decided to stop reading. I have read other Lucy Score books and absolutely loved them, but this one just didn’t give me enough time to like the characters before throwing them into crazy town. It just wasn’t the book for me.

I love a good Lucy Score book and this one did not disappoint. Grumpy sunshine and enemies to lovers are two of my favorite tropes and they are perfectly depicted with Aiden and Frankie.

I enjoyed the banter and Frankie’s brothers are funny. Prepare yourself because there is some steamy scenes.

My first lucy score book and not my last lol. Loved the main character who was not like the usual damsel in distress types these books often try to sell. Enjoyable, fun read. I had low expectations going in but had a great time reading!

He is the worst best man.

I think that Aiden was the worst best man. He was very hard to root for.
Frankie is supposedly his opposite and determined to make the wedding go smoothly.
There's a lot going on and its more than a bit chaotic.
It was a bit hard to connect to the main characters.
Re-release.

I love Lucy Score’s writing and this was no exception! Aiden and Frankie couldn’t be more opposite: he’s rich, successful, and stoic, and she’s a struggling student with a smart mouth and strong personality. I loved how Frankie stood up for and was always true to herself, and was willing to be her own hero. The story had drama (kidnapping), spice, communication, and was long enough to really get invested in the story. Highly recommend!!

I love Lucy Score's writing and truly enjoy reading all of her work. This book was not my favorite of her backlist due to not being able to feel as connected to the characters as I have in her other books. I did enjoy the book and would recommend, however the plot seemed to jump around a bit, which lead to confusion.

Honestly I think maybe this author just isn't for me, the book was okay. I just feel unimpressed. However I don't want to deter anyone else from reading this. The story itself was good, I just didn't like the writing style itself

I had so much fun reading Lucy Score’s The Worst Best Man! I can’t imagine how much fun she must’ve had writing it!

We’ve all done the maid of honor thing for our best friend, but are you a deli owners daughter from Brooklyn? Was your best man partner a billionaire from Manhattan?

Every time I read a Lucy Score book I feel as though I know the characters, they seem familiar, I’m pretty convinced I would be really good friends with each and everyone of them. The author has a real knack for making us believe these characters are real.

#HighlyRecommend

I received an ARC from Bloom Books, and all opinions are my own.

This was a re-release. I didn't know that so I already read it and really enjoyed it for an adult romance!

I just loved Frankie and Aiden! All the wedding mayhem at the beginning and the chase around the island looking for the groom was hilarious and drew me into the story right away. When things move back to New York, the relationship develops between Frankie and Aiden even though they are from two different worlds. They agree to a temporary arrangement that of course turns into real feelings. I loved the banter between all the characters, and really liked Frankie's family and Aiden's interactions with them. This was a fun book with a feisty heroine and over the top protective hero.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for providing the ARC.

I really wanted to like this book, but I didn't. I had a very difficult time connecting with the characters. I think Aiden's personality was very standoffish and I didn't enjoy how to spoke to Frankie most of the time. There were instances where I felt like he was demeaning her or condescending to her that were wrapped up as a "oh he's just a gruff business man with too much to do to have a meaningful relationship" than it was he just being a jerk.

And Frankie felt like whiplash for me. Sometimes she was mad at Aiden for the way he was speaking and the very next second, she was attracted to him. And this was happening within the first few chapters. There was no development, no slowly getting to the point of begrudgingly admitting that the other was not as bad as it seemed before they immediately went to sexual attraction. It was very jarring for me as a reader because I was often left wondering if they were genuinely interested in each other.

Some of the plot devices used were a little over the top for the story that was being told. Sure, wedding hijinks can ensue, but I prefer them to be believable rather than just outlandish. I felt like things got a little too silly for me to suspend disbelief long enough to get fully immersed in the story.

Overall, not my favorite.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was not my first Lucy Score read so I should not have been surprised at the amazing chemistry, lovable and complex characters, or the heart-wrenching emotional aspect to the love story- yet here I am.

The Worst Best Man is a somewhat (like for a hot second) enemies to lovers that follows fiercely independent Frankie to the wedding of her high society best friend, Pru. While at wedding events Frankie is introduced to Aiden who doesn't do much to encourage a good first impression. They are thrown together during some wedding drama that makes it very hard for them to ignore the chemistry between the two but they just aren't quite sure what acting on it would mean. The book follows these two emotionally stunted hotties as they sort out if it's better to have loved and lost or to keep your heart locked up in a box and hidden away.

Aiden falls first and my man falls hard which is a delight to read. Unfortunately that does have the effect of questioning a lot of Frankie's behaviors but luckily she catches on and you don't have to endure too much.

This book is so fun and was such an easy read for 450 pages. This couple draws you in and makes it hard to put the book down. By the end- I was actually upset that I couldn't spend more time with them.

Lucy Score's writing remains top notch and she will always be my go to for laugh out loud but also make you cry romance.

I’m not usually a fan of billionaire boyfriend tropes but this one works for me. At her best friend's wedding, Francesca (Frankie) Buranski, will do anything to make the bride's day(s) happy. Frankie is Brooklyn born and raised and working on her MBA. Her friend comes more from the upper crust, NYC business set, complete with designer clothes and trust funds. Best man, Aiden Kilbourn, is hot, wealthy, Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor and loving it. He insults Frankie getting off to a rocky start with her. When things occur to disrupt the wedding the two band together to resolve the situation.

This one starts a bit rocky as the wealthy folks are really snotty including Aiden. I settled in and started enjoying the story around the 30 percent mark. From there I was all in. The relationship is steamy quickly. Frankie has to adjust to getting gifts and being treated to high end things. Aiden does great at wanting to meet her family and even hanging out with her brothers. Of course there are others who want the pair apart including his father. I liked that Frankie is the one who comes up with ways by the end to fight for the relationship and their chance to be together.

Score writes longer books. This one is almost 450 pages. I usually take that as a plus as I get more time with the characters. But I could have easily done away with some of the extra fluff in this book. Thank you to Sourcebooks Bloom Books for the ARC via NetGalley. This was originally published in February 2018.

Lucy Score has won me over yet again, I absolutely devour anything by her that I can get my hands on! "The Worst Best Man" is a story that blends humor, heart and a healthy dose of sass. Our backdrop is a wedding party straight out of a nightmare, with characters who are rich, vapid, and most definitely entitled. Aiden Kilbourn (best man) steals the spotlight for the most arrogant with a big attitude and even bigger bank account. Franchesca Baranskie (maid of honor) is determined to handle everything that comes her way and her and Aiden's dynamic sets the stage for battles of wit and attraction. Franchesca, with her Brooklyn sass and unwavering loyalty, is a relatable and lovable heroine. Aiden, the business mogul with a commitment aversion, adds depth to the story as he navigates unexpected emotions. This was a highly enjoyable romantic comedy that delivers on laughs, romance and character development.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I was super worried starting this book that it was only going to be a Hangover-ish story with hijinks and unlikely events that would make me roll my eyes. I am SO happy that I was wrong. Frankie and Aiden meet while doing all of the wedding things for their best friends. They instantly clash but his deeply felt attraction for her keeps him trying harder to get close to her.

I loved their instant connection and heat. I really enjoyed after the wedding when they were back in real life. I liked watching them navigate their differences and family dynamics and even though she was super prickly, I liked watching her grow.

This was a really fun read and I am so glad I stuck it out.

I enjoyed this book so much! The banter was amazing and the romance was top tier. I ate this book up.

Love this new cover for the 2018 story! Much more appealing!
The chemistry between Aiden and Frankie was electric, and the banter was hilarious! Wonderful story!

Frankie, maid of honor for her best friend's wedding, loves just about everyone, except rich, handsome, bachelor best man, Aiden. But after they bond over the groom's kidnapping, there might be much more than just hate between them.

Lucy Score is so good at telling a hilarious love story with rich characters. There was so much here that I liked. First, Frankie was amazing. She's a ball buster who doesn't back down from anyone or anything. She's hard-working and doesn't take handouts. This obviously goes against much of what Aiden wants to do for her. I liked how she skirted the rich society of New York but never really fit in or wanted to fit in. And don't get me started on her family. They were AMAZING.
Now, Aiden is also a favorite for me. He is just so kind and charismatic once you get past his gruff exterior. Them together are a perfect match.

All in all, this is such a good romcom that I didn't want to end!

-enemies to lovers
-He falls first
-Rich boy. poor girl
_NYC
-Wedding

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy. My reviews are always honest.