Loved this book. A great concept for a modern day romance! I loved how the Banks family supported June through her life/adolescence, and how knowing Beau & Avery’s mom. I loved the drama that the relationship revelation brought, and also appreciated that it was short lived and not dragged out once Beau expressed his true feelings!! A great and QUICK read. Completely devoured it in one day. Max Monroe could write a phone book and I’d read it.

One of my new favorites in the romance genre! It takes a lot to keep me interested in a romance book. Because of that there are very few authors that are autobuy authors for me, but these are one of them! I love how the author makes you feel like you’re the one falling in love and experiencing all the feels! Definitely recommend!

In Meet Me at Midnight, June secretly flirts with her longtime crush, her best friend’s older brother Beau, through an app called Midnight. The catch? He doesn't know it’s her, and revealing the truth could ruin her relationship with him, her best friend, and the only family she’s truly felt a part of. The story features popular tropes like best friend’s brother, friends to lovers, and a hidden relationship, with a dual POV and open-door spice.

Overall, I enjoyed the charming premise and the chemistry between the characters, especially during their app chats. Their flirting was pretty cute! However, I would have liked more pining from Beau before the reveal… it felt like maybe he was in it for the wrong reasons. June’s best friend, Avery, was annoying and a bit of a hindrance to the romance, and though the ending hints at a sequel about her, I’m not sure I’m interested. Still, the story was sweet, sexy, and filled with interesting drama, and I liked Monroe's witty, approachable writing style.

Juniper Perry has a secret: she's been harboring a crush on her best friend's older brother, Beau Banks, for over a decade. Now, as an intern at his family's marketing firm and his temporary neighbor, the stakes have never been higher—or more tempting. Enter "Midnight," an anonymous dating app developed by their clients, which becomes the perfect playground for Juniper to flirt with Beau without revealing her identity. As their late-night chats heat up, so does the tension between secrecy and desire.

From the very first text, Beau and Juniper’s banter crackles with chemistry. Their conversations are the kind of clever, rapid-fire exchanges you wish you could come up with on the spot. As their texting evolves into something deeper, the story takes you on a heartwarming journey of vulnerability, connection, and the messy, wonderful road to falling in love.What really sets this book apart is how Max Monroe nails the art of dialogue. The texting feels fresh and authentic, perfectly capturing the excitement and nerves of two people slowly opening up to each other. And while their relationship develops primarily through their phones, the emotional stakes are anything but distant.

If I had to nitpick, there are moments where the pacing dips, particularly when the story moves away from their exchanges. However, these pauses are brief and don’t detract from the overall enjoyment of the book.

For fans of romantic comedies with quick wit and electric chemistry, Meet Me at Midnight is a must-read. If you love books like The Hating Game or You’ve Got Mail vibes with a texting twist, this one is guaranteed to charm your socks off.
Thanks to NetGalley and Max Monroe for this advanced copy.

I think the trigger warnings should contain insecurities after reading this one. Not a big fan of the rich girl drama

**Book Review: *Meet Me At Midnight***
**Rating: 3.75 Stars**

Thank you to Max Monroe and Max Monroe, LLC, for providing me with an advance digital copy of this book!

*Meet Me At Midnight* was a cute and funny rom-com that delivered a lighthearted escape, perfect for fans of the genre. The story revolves around a best friend’s brother trope with a long-time crush twist—and to make things even more interesting, he’s also her coworker! The setup had me intrigued right away, and the late-night chats that brought them closer were sweet and entertaining.

I loved the humor woven throughout the book. Max Monroe has a knack for delivering laugh-out-loud moments and witty banter, which kept the story engaging. The chemistry between the main characters was palpable, and their progression from playful chats to something deeper felt natural and charming.

That said, there were a few sections where the pacing dragged, and I found myself wishing the story would move along a little faster. While it wasn’t enough to pull me out completely, those slower moments did impact my overall enjoyment.

Despite this, I would recommend *Meet Me At Midnight* to anyone who enjoys a rom-com with workplace dynamics, the best friend’s brother trope, and a dash of late-night confessions. It’s the kind of book that pairs perfectly with a cozy evening and a cup of tea.

If you’re a fan of Max Monroe or looking for a sweet, lighthearted read, this one is worth picking up!

DNF @50%.

I feel like this is the kind of book that would be hysterical on audio. Some books are just better when narrated and I bet I could have stuck with this one if it had an audio version.

I really tried to get into this one but the FMC just comes off as so YOUNG and immature and the MMC still hasn't caught any feelings towards her.

After she called her vagina a "hoochie coochie" more than once, I'm afraid I'm out.

Meet Me at Midnight started out with a crazy office montage that was meant to be comedic, and it was, but it becomes obvious from the jump that there’s going to be a lot of crass humor. I’m no prude, but this just turned me off and I felt like it took away from the story. I also found the characters hard to connect with and kind of unlikable. Plus, this trope is kind of tired at this point.

Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. I kept trying to give it a chance, and I think this style of book just isn’t my cup of tea. I could see it being really popular on Booktok (and I mean that as a compliment, not an insult).

Unfortunately, this fell a bit short for me. I usually love this duo's books, but the third-act breakup in this story completely ruined it for me.
I didn't really like either character, it all felt a bit disconnected.
Overall I liked the idea and the execution, but I didn't love or hate it.

Juniper Perry has been secretly in love with her best friend's brother, Beau Banks, for over a decade. Now, she’s working as a marketing intern at Banks and McKenzie Marketing, where Beau is a top executive, and his dad is her new boss. When a new anonymous chat app called Midnight is launched at work, Juniper and Beau start talking under fake usernames. Their chemistry is undeniable, but Beau doesn’t realize that ElizaBeth is actually Juniper.

I adored the friendship between Juniper and her best friend, Avery, and how Juniper was embraced by the Banks family, offering her the love her own parents never did. The banter was hilarious, and Beau was the ultimate cinnamon roll—sweet and charming with some serious chemistry with Juniper. Their anonymous chats were hot, though things did get a bit weird with the cyber-sex before they knew each other’s identities.

The one thing I didn’t love was Avery, who came across as a spoiled princess, and her laziness at work was frustrating. She also played a role in the unnecessary third-act breakup, which felt a bit childish and didn’t sit well with me. The ending was a letdown after all the fun and build-up.

Overall, this book was a fun, quick read with great chemistry and humor, despite a few hiccups toward the end. I finished it in one sitting and definitely recommend it if you love second-chance romance and witty banter.

I loved this book! Keep me turning the pages. It is a slow start for me. But the finish was amazing! All of my favorite tropes were included. I love the banter between the characters. The humor was great all throughout as well. First book by this author and will read more. This was definitely one of my top reads for the year.

This was an entertaining read but I’m not impressed with the amount of ”romance” this book contained. Meet Me At Midnight was a fun idea but I’m not sure how to feel about the execution. It was different. Maybe a good and bad different? It was really odd to see an mmc who didn’t pay any mind to the fmc even when she was right in front of him. He thought she was beautiful but didn’t think much more of it. Since these one sided anonymous chats go on for quite a while, when he finally finds out who she is, a complete 180 is done. He’s now obsessed with her out of nowhere and since the intimate and deep conversations they’re said to have had all happened off screen, it really threw me off. On top of that, he’s not even upset his pseudo stepsister sexted with him without him knowing who was on the other side.

Juniper June is the queen of delulu. I didn’t know whether to slap her or laugh at/with her. I’m sure it was supposed to be funny but unfortunately this book was not my kind of humour.

Beau’s sister - Avery. I guess she was supposed to be a rich and carefree woman with an idgaf attitude who did whatever she felt like. I guess she is that but it gets worse. A nepo baby who don’t have to show up for work. Someone with no regard for how her behaviors effect others. Juniper liked to call blondes with big tits bimbos, I’d say Avery is the biggest ditzy bimbo of them all. ”I only care about botox, starbucks, spa treatments, expensive bags, boys, me and going out to party” She was doing too much. She wanted to party every night and she always tried pressing Juniper into going with her and she didn’t care what Juniper wanted to do. How she’s getting her own book I have no idea.

I did not like the third act. It was rushed and stupid. The epilogue made up for it though.

I do not need pop culture references in my romance books, thank you. Cutesy. Demure. Almond mom.
There were also a few minor misogynistic comments. Is it really that difficult to not be a misogynist?

3.25 stars

A best friends brother romance, the story of Juniper and Beau. A great read and I liked how it was told from both points of view.

The tropes were fantastic, I love a good brothers best friend. BUT MAN the third act break up was a lot.

This book had so many highlights for me. Right off the bat -
I was instantly drawn in by the title of this book. A romance book with a Taylor Swift book title. Yes please.
I adored the author’s note in the beginning of the book.
What an opening sentence!! Love it. Very bold <b> I’ve dreamed about the day Beau Banks would notice my pussy. </b>

Without giving too much away, this book has some of my favorite tropes and was a super a fun read. I’m excited for Avery’s book next.

A huge thank you to Max Monroe and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Meet Me at Midnight is a cute story between extremely rich people who are a bit out of touch with the normal world. The characters of Juniper and Beau are likeable enough but you really learn nothing about Beau, any backstory outside of his failed previous relationship or his motivations. You get a little more character development with Juniper though which helps the story a bit. Avery (the spoiled sister) is incredibly obnoxious, annoying and I want them all to cut her out of their lives immediately. I know she is the main character in the next book and unless there is an insane amount of change in her life (like forced to live Amish for a month) i dont know if I will be able to read it.

3 stars.

I've been wanting to read something by Max Monroe for a long time. This book was a light read, but unfortunately I was a little disappointed.

Juniper has always been in love with her best friend's older brother. However, Beau doesn't see her that way. Now they are at the same workplace developing a new dating app, and by chance they end up chatting to each other on the app without Beau knowing that his conversation partner is Juniper.

The story progressed nicely for the most part and had some funny moments. However, throughout the book I was annoyed by June's best friend Avery, who was quite empty-headed if we're being honest. I thought Avery's reaction to June and Beau dating was quite silly. That's why I had to fight a little to finish the book.

There was nothing wrong with the writing style and plot per se, so I plan to read something else by Max Monroe later. And the cover and the book title are lovely!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Pov: dual, 1st person
Heat: open doors
Pacing: slowburn

Communication: miscommunication
Third act: break up
Ending: HEA

Main characters:
* Big brother’s best friend
* Friends to lovers
* Millionaire
* Secret admirer

What?
* Forbidden love
* Forced proximity
* Found family
* Second chance

Where?
* Office romance

Drama?
* Family drama
* Secret identity

1 star ⭐️✨.

This book was incredibly cringy. I couldn't take it seriously when it used the term "booty rizz" 🤢🫣. FMC Juniper is very annoying. She even says that all men expect the MMC Beau are creepy. Every woman character except Juniper is described as a bimbo in most chapters while Juniper is the only girl with copper hair, freckles, and blue eyes 🙄. The main character's best friend Avery is also very irritating and is always partying, shopping, or basically anything besides work for her father's company. Avery is always peer pressuring Juniper to go out to party with her or skip work. Their dynamic feels very toxic. I felt like Juniper and Beau didn't really have a personality other than the love interest. They did not really have ambitions other than Juniper trying to avoid being a nepo baby and the Midnight app which sounds like it's meant to make catfishing easier. Anonymous dating apps are definitely already exist, not sure why they felt like this was such a breakthrough. I thought it was odd how Juniper describes the Banks as essentially her main family, but says that she would have to work hard for her position. If she didn't have the relationship with them, would she have been hired🤨? Overall, I just didn't enjoy this book because the characters thoughts and actions weren't realistic.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced reader copy.

Looking for a feel-good romcom with laugh-out-loud banter and a MMC who gives off pure golden retriever energy? This book by Max Monroe has it all! The story delivers everything you’d want from a lighthearted romance: swoony moments, quirky characters, and a dash of chaos that keeps you grinning from start to finish. And can we talk about the best friend, Avery? She’s basically Alexis Rose reincarnated, bringing all the sparkle and “hot mess” vibes to the table. I know some reviewers didn’t love her laissez-faire attitude toward work, but honestly? That’s the point. She’s not here to win Employee of the Year—she’s here to be the over-the-top, fabulous best friend, and she nails it.
What really stole my heart, though, was the found family aspect. Neil and Diane Banks are the kind of parents everyone dreams of having. The way their warmth and love wove into the story made me so emotional (yes, I cried at one point!). Seeing everything come together so sweetly at the end gave me all the feels. If you’re in the mood for a light, laugh-filled romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still manages to pack in heartwarming moments, this is your sign to pick this one up. 💕

I am a sucker for the "best friends' brother" trope and Max Monroe gave me what I was looking for! This was a fun, lighthearted book that put a smile on my face. And the main character Juniper, well, she was a hoot and a half!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.