Meryl Wilsner’s My Best Friend’s Honeymoon is an electrifying exploration of love, self-discovery, and the courage to embrace desires. Wilsner's writing is sharp and witty, capturing the chemistry between lifelong friends Elsie and Ginny with sizzling intimacy. The Caribbean setting adds a lush backdrop to their journey, making each moment feel vibrant and alive. The premise is fresh and engaging, inviting us readers to root for Elsie as she learns to voice her true wants. This romance is not just spicy; it’s deeply emotional, showcasing the transformative power of asking for what you truly desire.

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon might just be my favorite Meryl Wilsner book so far. Like a fine wine, their stories only get better, and the spice? It’s undeniably hot in this one—definitely not holding back. What really stands out, though, is how easy it is to see yourself in both Elsie and Ginny. They’re so relatable in a way that pulls you in.

I found myself fully immersed, almost living through the book, and dreading the moment it would end. But, of course, it did. Meryl has once again delivered a standout in sapphic lit. This one’s definitely worth your time.

For lovers of Wilsner's spice, this book does not disappoint.

After having ended her engagement, Elsie goes on the pre-booked honeymoon with her best friend Ginny, whom she comes to realize she's had feelings for their entire friendship. Ginny would do anything for Elsie and has been pining after her just as long. When decades of repressed feelings come a head, you have a very hot Caribbean vacation and even more heightened emotions. When they come to realize that they don't know who they are separate from the other, trust is broken and hearts may be shattered.

Meryl Wilsner is an auto buy author for me, so I jumped at the opportunity to review this arc. Wilsner gets the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and heartbreaking that makes for an excellent romance novel that keeps you turning the page and not putting the book down until it's over.