*Thank you so much to NetGalley and BloomBooks for the ARC*

This was such a cute romance novel from Lucy Score! I really adored Frankie and Aiden’s story! There were many cute moments in the story, along with some great spicy scenes! I will definitely recommend this book to my library for purchase!

The Worst Best Man by Lucy Score. This was just a wonderful book!! Loved it and I hope to read more from this author soon! Highly Recommend this book and this author's writing.

Synopsis:
Sparks fly when Aiden and Frankie's initial encounter mirrors the wit and charm of Pride and Prejudice. Fueled by overheard insults and mistaken impressions, their journey from adversaries to partners is a hilarious rollercoaster of self-discovery. This is a delightful story where love blossoms amidst stubbornness, proving that sometimes the worst first impressions lead to the best outcomes.

My thoughts (mild spoilers below!):
This had all the perfect bits that Lucy Score is known for – Spicy scenes, strong women, funny quips, handsome wealthy men, and of course, some light kidnapping. However, this one didn’t quite work as cohesively as I was expecting. It felt like two books in one, and given the title, it was confusing how quickly the wedding came and went.

3.5 stars
⭐⭐⭐✨

What a fun book! Super fun, and entertaining. thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this !

Lucy Score is just divine. This book is such a fun read and I didn’t put it down from the second I started to the moment I finished! I devoured it.

I have never fallen so quickly and so thoroughly for a couple as I have for Aiden and Frankie.

They are just so freaking cute and the way they are with each other is top notch and I am here for it.

The storyline, the spice, the tropes, the relationships, etc. are GREAT and I absolutely loved this book

Lucy score does it again!

What a fun read! I did get frustrated a few times, where you want to just shake the characters but I’ll always come back to this genre regardless!

Nails all the romcom Checkboxes. Lucy has a gift for writing strong independent female characters. Great storyline and great character growth. Going on a hot vacation? Looking for a summer read? Pick this up.

I just really couldn't get into this one. It's not terrible by any means but the characters kind of annoyed me and I really didn't like the love interest (I should note I always have a tendency to dislike lucy score's love interests)

This book is being re-released, but this is my first time reading it. THE WORST BEST MAN could have received a 5-star rating from me except there are two parts to the story and they seem quite disjointed.

THE WORST BEST MAN starts at a tropical destination wedding. The entire vibe is light, funny, madcap rom-com. There's even a hint of romantic suspense (not mad about it). The main characters have a disastrous meet cute, are thrown together, and there is chemistry for says.

Then the wedding ends and they return to real life and a completely different book unfolds. It feels oddly written. I would have loved a drawn out funny rom-com. And I would have loved a broody opposites attract smut-fest. But splicinmg them together felt awkward.

Having said that, THE WORST BEST MAN has a truly great female lead. I adored her zero fucks given attitude and total confidence. And I came to love the male lead with his secretly mushy center. And the steam, bitches. THE STEAM. Very Lucy-Score-esque filth and I loved every second of it.

THE WORST BEST MAN is a great book that gives you a bit of reader whiplash, but is still totally worth the read.

SPICE:: Rated NC-17 / 5+ sex scenes, harsh language. *MIGHT* include props/bondage.
CONTENT WARNING: none
FEELS: 2/5 - A bit of drama, but still a pretty light read

The reason why some reviewers didn't always love The Worst Best Man is exactly why I enjoyed it so much. It's way over the top, shallow fun. It features a poor-ish college student, Frankie, and a kazillionaire, Aiden, who are instantly attracted to each other but want nothing to do with the other. Their best friends' wedding is what throws them together and the shenanigans began. They snark and snipe and poke at each other, as well as laugh and enjoy the other's company. Of course they shouldn't work, and of course, they do. I love how they fall for each other, they support and protect each other, and how the overcome things to end up together.

All in all, a light, fun read.

Lucy Score has done it AGAIN! I am absolutely obsessed with The Worst Best Man. It will make you laugh out loud and swoon at the same time. I love the sparks and the sass of FMC Frankie. And Aiden, just wow Aiden 😍 Their banter is terrific. Love the chemistry between the two of them. I love her writing style, it makes the book flow and move quickly. No boring parts at all in this book! Another 5 star rating from me for a book by Lucy!

Lucy Score is an author that I will buy without reading the description. I did not know anything about this book before reading it and I was sucked in by the end of the first chapter. I can't wait to see what else she publishes in the future.

This is just a classic, funny, and heartwarming Lucy Score book. I don't really think you can go wrong with any of her novels!

Ugh Lucy strikes again!

Every single one of her books is easily 5 stars. The first 25% of this book was full of fun hijinks and then comes the enemies(ish) to lovers part of the book. Let me tell you, Aiden is top tier. Frankie is a force to be reckoned with and they both balance each other out so well while still having some of the best banter between two people.

1000% recommend this book!

Typical Lucy score book!! Lots of fun, banter, chemistry, spice and lovable characters you root for from the beginning. This book was essentially 2 parts, the beginning was more humorous and the 2nd half was more of the romance. Always a quick enjoyable read with Lucy Score!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This book was just so cute and in typical Lucy Score fashion, it was funny and sweet while being delectably spicy! I loved being able to jump into this book and back into the world of Lucy Score. The characters were both fun and sweet, and their chemistry was written so perfectly.

I absolutely loved this book!

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars
Lucy always scores | Enemies to lovers | Fun, smart and witty | Fell in love with both main characters | A totally relatable mother-daughter relationship | A decent amount of spice | The first part feels like a slapstick comedy and is LOL funny

Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Score, and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for providing this ARC.
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Absolutely loved this book!! Lucy Score always does a great job with banter between the main characters! I love how Frankie always stood up for herself and knew her worth! I enjoyed seeing how Aiden fit in with her family so easily!


Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

I really enjoyed the characters. I’m all for the super strong female who isn’t interested in falling in love.

I think the plot was a bit over complicated. A lot happens right in the beginning that you wonder where the story could possibly go from there. I think the story would have been better if it covered a shorter span of time and honed in more on fewer locations and characters.

I enjoyed most of the characters in this book, but overall very cheesy and found myself eye rolling quite a bit. Many of the scenarios were not believable at all. But definitely a cute, cheesy romance for Valentine’s Day!