This book was awful. I couldn't finish it. I can't believe I read as much as I did. If new romance is this crass no thanks.

Normally, I don't love billionaire (gazillionaire?) romances, but I loved this couple! The first part of their story takes place at a destination wedding and has all of the makings of a rom com film. The story slows a bit from there, but Frankie and Aiden are just so darn likable that you'll want to keep reading, just to root for them and their HEA. This is a spicy and fun story!

Lucy deserves every single praise for this. Freaking PERFECTION. 10/10. This was just so so good. I couldn’t get enough of it and wanted a thousand more pages of this.

Thank you, Netgalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lucy Score once again writes strong, enjoyable female leads. Frankie is from Brooklyn and is not impressed by the rich. She knows her worth and value and does not compromise her values.

Enemies to Lovers is my favorite trope, and this story captures all the raw feelings of loathing. Frankie can’t stand Aiden’s pompous behavior and jumps to conclusions about his feelings.

The smut is spicy and frequent. Strong female lead and a man who is a master of business leads to a battle in the bedroom.

Two different worlds can lead to different expectations of a healthy relationship. The story flirts with borderline toxic behavior, but I don’t think it takes away from the romance.

4.5/5 ⭐
3.5/5 🌶

Well that was the freaking cutest enemies to lovers romance I've read in a long time, possibly ever. Aiden and Frankie DO NOT get off on the right foot and things really just get worse from there... But somehow their spicy chemistry flips them one eighty and we find these two polar opposites falling head over heels in love with each other.

A half star is docked for the third act breakup and miscommunication. I really really wanted Aiden to be smarter than he was in those moments, but alas.

Frankie is who I aspire to be. She took no S from anyone, was who she was and had a smart mouth I couldn't get enough of. When she puts Jackie in her place?! So good.

This book made me laugh so much and swoon even more. I absolutely adored it.

I want to start by saying that I absolutely loved the Lucy Score Knockemout series so I was thrilled to receive a free advance reader copy of The Worst Best Man from the publisher in exchange for my review. It took me a few chapters to get into the story as I thought it started out kind of cheesy, but because of my familiarity with the author I pursued. I’m so glad I did because I was soon cackling at the witty banter back and forth between the main characters, Frankie and Aiden! This book was a five star read for me because it was the ultimate relaxation read. There was always something entertaining going on throughout the story so it was a very fast read. The book captures your attention straight away and the wedding event happens quickly. It also has a kidnapping event early on and an underlying mystery that was also present in the Knockemout series. I absolutely loved this story and highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a funny and entertaining story.

4.25 Stars

This was a treat of a read. One that I was not expecting.

It started off with a bit of a bang as the story takes off in Barbados for a destination wedding. Once that resolved within the first 25% of the story, I was worried that the rest of the story would lag. To my surprise, it did not. I was captivated with the rest of the plot to the end. Frankie, the FMC, was a breath of fresh air from all the doormat-type FMCs I have been coming across. She has a backbone, but can be stubborn at times. Aiden, the MMC, is determined and loyal to those he cares about. The side characters (i.e. Frankie's family) were great additions to the story. There is a third-act break-up, but I was satisfied with how it was resolved.

Overall, I enjoyed this story and would recommend for a good time.

Another great read from Lucy Score! This book started off with a BANG! And then it felt a little more normal. I love a good enemies to lovers and opposites attract story. Definitely recommend!

The Worst Best Man lived up to the high standards I’ve come to expect from Lucy Score’s books (after reading and enjoying several of her other books). It’s fun with a balance of sweet and spicy that really hits the mark.

Brooklynite Frankie is putting herself through business school with two part time jobs. She couldn’t be more of a fish out of water as the maid of honor at her Uber-rich best friend’s destination wedding in Barbados. The rest of the bridal party are all vapid, wealthy snobs who look down on Frankie. Frankie especially dislikes the best man Aiden after he insulted her behind her back after they first met. However, when the wedding is in jeopardy, she has to work together with Aiden to save it, and in the process, Frankie starts to realize that he’s not so bad. Their wildly different worlds collide as they get to know each other and spend time together, and they ultimately realize that their worlds aren’t so different after all.

I thoroughly enjoyed both Frankie and Aiden, and the third act breakup - usually my least favorite part of a romance novel - worked surprisingly well for me. The reason was believable and wasn’t just down to miscommunication. The cast of side characters are a bit stereotypical and cartoonish at times, but that didn’t bother me since I felt they fit the narrative, which leaned into the absurdity of itself in a very tongue-in-cheek way. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys opposites attract romance with an outspoken, bold FMC.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the ARC of this rerelease!

Frankie is not a girl who pulls punches. She's also a woman who works hard for every single bit of what she has. Her friends, however, are mostly the kids of the most influential business people which creates a disconnect between their reality and hers - especially the way they treat others and the way they view money. So when Frankie catches the eye of one of the most eligible men of them all, one known for his womanizing and cold distance, she knows she's got to stay away.
Luckily for her, the most reasonable of them all but they still have to navigate some pretty bizarre situations- or what feel like bizarre situations, for each of them.
I love Lucy Score because she has a way with mingling some of the most wild ideas with characters that are loveable and enjoyable, and moments that are sweet and comedic. I could see her high society world as much as the blue collar family world. This book had moments I needed to pause and wonder "what the ever loving what is happening right now..." but at the same time I never wanted to put the book down.

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I read this book, all in one sitting, during a stuck at home snow day. What a fun way to get away from the gray, Illinois weather! Both beginning and ending in a fun, tropical setting, this book was a great read, where you found yourself rooting for the main characters to overcome their obstacles and get that happy ending!

I love Lucy Score’s books. This was really cute and steamy. Aiden sounded dreamy and Frankie was a strong woman and lovable character. I enjoyed the sidekicks as well, Chip and Pruitt. This was 3.5 stars from me and a fast read. The premise was a little silly - billionaire and poor girl trope but was a fun read. <3

Great story based on a rich/poor grumpy/sunshine trope, I really enjoyed discovering Franchesca and Aiden's adventures. And yes, we can talk about adventures : they can't stand each other, but they are bridesmaid and best man, and they go on an island to celebrate the wedding. And all things go wrong from there. Except their attraction.
I also liked that all the story doesn't happen onlly in the island : they see each other again once they go back to New York, and try to give their story a chance. Even if he's a billionaire, and she doesn't belong to his world.
They both have flaws, but they finally resolve them together.
I couldn't put that book down, and it took me only one day to read it...

** I received The Worst Best Man as an arc through NetGalley**

I am a big Lucy Score fan and really enjoyed The Worst Best Man! I am always a fan of a grumpy male lead who becomes obsessed with the girl- and the Aiden/Frankie dynamic was sooo good! As far as smut goes, this book definitely has some spicy scenes but not as much as some of Lucy's other books. This read is good for people just starting with the romance genre. I also really enjoyed Pru and Chip as the best friends / b roll characters throughout the book! I would recommend this to beginner romance readers, people who like Lucy Score, or to people who like a surly male and a confident, takes no shit female!

Overall: 8/10
Spice: 3.5/5

The worst best man is your typical poor girl/rich man trope. The first third of the book is forced proximity from the wedding that Aiden and Franchesca are a part of. Aidens first impression is not the best and that sparks a rocky start for the two. I didn’t like that there were so many poorly behaved characters in this book. It made anyone with money appear stuck up, unwelcoming, jealous and sneaky. Aidens mother is nice but she was also not originally wealthy.

The writing style was easy to follow and kept you turning the page. Frankies family is lovely and it is easy to root for them the whole way: overall its a decent read.

While i dont rate this my fav lucy score book , I really enjoyed it alot. I sware Lucy never lets me down, She is always keeping me laughing , drooling over her MMC;s, and rooting for the FMC !

This is the first book I’ve read by Lucy Score and I, definitely a fan! Her characters are full of spunk making you laugh way past your bedtime.

I would like to start off with the fact that there is not enough stars in this galaxy to rate The Worst Best Man so here you go 5 PLUS!!! The Worst Best Man I think is some of Lucy Score's best work to date. She delivers everything you want in a romantic comedy and more. Every page had me hysterically laughing, swooning, getting pissed off with Frankie and getting all 50 shades in my panties! Aiden Kilbourne is Manhattan's most eligible billionaire bachelor. As quoted "The man was a freaking marvel. His orgasms probably had orgasms." The only thing rich about Franchesca aka Frankie is the big heart she carries. Oh Frankie hails from Brooklyn and is a sweetheart but don't let her kindness fool you. That mouth on her is loud and loaded with witty but honest truth leaving her no problem telling you or anyone how it is. She is beyond beautiful and too smart for her own good. Frankie and Aiden are the bridesmaid and best man to their best friends destination wedding in Barbados. Their story only begins there but it's one you will want to read over and over.

Loooovee this book! I love Frankie’s spunk but fierce personality. The whole idea of the book was phenomenal. Couldn’t get enough of all the romance and spice this book had.

This was a cute romance about a wealthy friend group with one “poor” friend who inevitably falls for a billionaire who has refused to ever settle down. The enemies to lovers plot was fun to dive into and there were a few very funny moments!

For the most part I really enjoyed this book — the reason I took off a few stars was because I found Aiden to be a bit one dimensional in the sense that all he ever really commented on about Frankie was her appearance and how he wanted to hookup with her. I found that the majority of her other characteristics were pushed aside and all he really cared about were her looks and the physical attraction.