Thank you so much to Lucy Score, Bloom Books, and NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely adored reading this book. I don't think a book has made me laugh as much as this one has in a very long time. The storyline was just absolutely comical at times, and our main character, Frankie, made it easy to love her. Her character made reading the hundreds of pages of this book worth it.

It's time for Frankie's best friend, Pruitt, to get married. One problem is that, as the maid of honor, Frankie is having to dig deep into her finances to afford everything she needs for Pru's wedding. Because Pru and her husband, Chip, come from very stable financial backgrounds, they are going all out with their wedding. Including a destination wedding with no expense spared.

Another wrinkle in this impending wedding is Chip's best friend and best man, Aiden Kilbourn. A bachelor that is wanted by many women, but not initially by Frankie after he made a bold statement about her at the pre-wedding party. Needless to say, Frankie and Aiden do not start off on the right foot, making everything leading up to the wedding tense between the two. However, they have to band together when Chip gets kidnapped the night before his wedding. Frankie just might be Aiden's undoing. One thing is that Frankie knows what she's worth and isn't afraid to be straight-forward; whether or not Aiden can handle that or even draw Frankie in will be the test.

Lucy Score's books are always a fun read. This one started off with a lot of action at the beginning with the groom being kidnapped and the best man and maid of honor trying to get him back before the bride realizes he is missing. Naturally an attraction between the two develops despite the MOHs claiming to dislike him. They eventually enter a relationship with the expectation that it will end at some point. Unfortunately real feelings are thrown into the mix and past hurts and insecurities might just get in the way.

Cute romantic comedy. I enjoyed the banter between the main characters. The humor in their comebacks made the banter so much better. I wasn’t a huge fan of the side characters but sometimes that makes me enjoy the story more.

Lucy Score does it again!

This author has quickly gained a spot in my auto-buy list! Her well done story plots, character developments, and heartfelt emotion really draws me in. Bonus: the spice is always so good!

This time around - Franchesca "Frankie" is the maid of honor at her best friend's wedding. She really loves her best friend - and her soon to be husband. The rest of the wedding party.... not so much! They are everything she hates: rich, shallow, and vapid. Which leads us to the worst of them.... the best man - Aiden. He is rich, successful, and a great guy (unbeknownst to our leading lady). Our two main characters find themselves clashing, and when they learn they have to work together to save their best friend's wedding... things get interesting.

While these two couldn't be more different, there is no denying the sparks that fly between them. I love that Frankie is always her authentic self, and that Aiden is the type of strong male that can handle it (iykyk).

This fun, witty, and spicy read was everything that I needed this winter. 10/10 recommend giving this one a try!

4.5/5
I really enjoyed this book, more than I was expecting to! I was a little thrown off from the beginning with the kidnapping plot line. It just seemed a little random and was not sure how it was going to fit into a romance book. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how Lucy Score worked this plot point into the rest of the book. After that, I absolutely loved getting to know Aiden and Frankie. I truly loved both of the main characters and their story.

The Worst Best Man is an absolute blast to read! Imagine a wedding party straight out of a comedy nightmare, with a Best Man who's more trouble than he's worth. Franchesca, our no-nonsense Maid of Honor, is on a mission to save her best friend's big day from disaster, even if it means facing off against the charming yet commitment-phobic Aiden. Their banter is electric, their chemistry undeniable, making this rom-com a page-turner from start to finish.

With hilarious moments, unexpected twists, and a cast of characters you'll love to hate, "The Worst Best Man" is the perfect pick for anyone craving a fun, heartwarming read. Trust me, you won't be able to put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley for sharing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really like Lucy Score's writing in the Knockemout series, so I was excited for the opportunity to read this one. This book started off great, but 3/4ths through I started losing interest and it started to drag. Frankie is a dynamite character, but was starting to annoy me as the story progressed. She comes off as a "pick me girl" as the youths say. Aiden did not seem like a swoon worthy love interest, just another untouchable bachelor who never wanted to settle down and I was ok with that. I can tell the evolution of writing from the author, which she continues to get better at. I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Lucy Score's books always make me laugh and that was definitely the case in The Worst Best Man! This was such a fast and easy read. YES, I know Lucy's books look thick, but they always read incredibly fast. If you're looking for a slow burn romance, that will also have you laughing with plenty of adventure and a plot that keeps you interested - this is the book!

Thank you to Bloom Books. Lucy Score, and NetGalley for sending me an eARC of The Worse Best Man in exchange for my honest review.

The Worst Best Man follows Frankie, who at the beginning of the book, is doing everything in her power to give her best friend the wedding of her dreams. However, Frankie is faced with several issues, the bridesmaids are questionable, the groom is kidnapped, and she hates the best man, Aidan. At the wedding, she and Aidan discover that there is a fine line between hate and lust, something that they end up exploring. After the events of the wedding, Aidan is determined to keep Frankie, but Frankie still wants nothing to do with Aidan, a fact she is not willing to budge on.

I struggled with the first 150 pages of this book because I thought the entirety of the book was surrounding the wedding. This is largely due to the summary of the book that is provided, something I recommend not reading before going into it. Once I realized that there was so much more to this book, I started to get into it a lot more. I loved the dynamic between Aidan and Frankie. While they experienced passion right away, it took them a while to hit the point where it could be considered love, which made the journey feel real. There are several layers to this book and to the characterization of these characters, which Score does a great job exploring. The one question I still had at the end was why were those girls bridesmaids? It did not seem like the bride even liked most of those women so what was the point? While it does not take away from the book, there is a part of me that wishes there was a greater explanation for the selection of the other bridesmaids.

Frankie and Aiden meet at a mutual friend's wedding, there is a series of mishaps along the way. quick easy read

This was not for me. I found all of the characters so insufferable. The male protagonist, Aiden, is a very stuck-up finance bro who thinks he can get any girl he wants, whenever he wants and for however long he wants. He literally said, "I'm not going to stop until you give me what I want...I'll push your buttons, manipulate you." - if he's not a walking red flag I really don't know what is. The female protagonist, Frankie, seems not to have any other thoughts other than how hot Aiden is but how she shouldn't want him. I get it - this is supposed to be a "fun" romance, but it wasn't doing it for me. On top of all of this, the author decided it would be fun to add a little bit of a mystery aspect to the first half of the book and while it was fun, it didn't add much to the book as a whole. This is the third book I've read by Lucy Score and I think that she just might not be for me.

* I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. *

That wasn't my favorite Lucy Score read but after the Knockemount series, I feel like it's really hard to beat. I just found several of the characters unlikable and not in a good way. After I got past the beginning, the book grew on me much more.

Feel good, laugh out loud, lovable romance. I really enjoyed this one by Lucy Score and it brought all the feels.

I had a bit of trouble connecting with both of the main characters. I didn't really understand why they liked each other. I typically don't like insta-lust and while the couple didn't instantly act on that attraction, I didn't think they really were into each other either.

I could have done without all the family pressure to reproduce.

If you like typical romantic comedies or over the top/silly plots, this one is for you.

You know how the last 50% of a book reads much faster than the first 50%? Well, this entire book is that last 50%. I couldn't put it down. It starts with a normal meet cute of Aiden calling Frankie a stripper and her giving him whip lash with her verbal retorts. Add in a hilarious series of events, some steamy scenes, and a great cast of support characters and you have book gold.
The characters are relatable and I absolutely have Aiden in my top ten book boyfriends. Frankie has every emotion that a woman in her position would have. I love her protective streak and the lengths she'll go to for her friends and family.
This book was easily a one day read because I couldn't put it down. It gives off Pride and Prejudice vibes, which is great since it's one of my favorite books.

I didn't realize that this book was originally published in 2018; I am not sure why there is a new publishing date of 2024; perhaps a different format is being released.

That being said, I did enjoy this book. Some of the characters were a little too over the top for my preference, and others were a little too stereotypical, for a quick, spicy read, this hit the spot.

If you don't want to take things too seriously, give this one a go.

In the latest riveting novel from the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Left Behind, the wedding of the century takes a thrilling turn. The bride and groom exude perfection, but the rest of the party? Nightmares in the making. Enter Maid of Honor Franchesca Baranski, a force to be reckoned with. From handling a kidnapped groom to taming the entitled and rude, she's on a mission to ensure her best friend's special day goes off without a hitch. The Best Man, Aiden Kilbourn, may have a big attitude and an even bigger checkbook, but Franchesca won't let him ruin the festivities, no matter how sexy he is. With sparks flying and a battle of wills, this novel promises a rollercoaster ride through love, drama, and unexpected connections. Get ready for a page-turning romantic escapade that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next chapter.

I LIve for Lucy’s writing I wanted to give this book 5 stars but I just couldn’t the story line was good but I push the mmc would have felt more fleshed out over all the story was good just wanted more

I really loved this crazy story.
Frankie and Aiden are hilarious, sexy, fun and from totally different places in life.
Meeting at their mutual friends wedding. These two are pushed together in the wedding party. 
Their chemistry is off the charts but nothing else seems to fit.
Every kind of adventure happens between them.  Some good some not. To help bring these two together. It's s a super addictive book that keeps you interested and flipping the pages to see what happens next, as fast as you possibly can.
5 stars

A delightful and sometimes spicy romcom based on both sides of the tracks! What happens when your college roommate is from the other side of the tracks from where you come from? You become besties for life - and maid of honor at her wedding. Too bad that the best man is a tool until you fall for him. Great story that kept moving. Grateful to NetGalley for the read!