Thank you NetGalley and Max Monroe for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The warnings were true - this was a laugh out loud, smile while reading, do nothing but read kind of book and I loved it. This was my first Max Monroe book but will not be the last!

Junipers parents are basically absent from her life. Luckily, she has Avery, her best friend, and her family as support and her chosen family. Unfortunately, that makes her massive crush on Avery’s older brother, Beau, a little inconvenient.

Fast forward a decade and Juniper is working for Avery’s dad’s company along with her crush, Beau. While testing out a project for work they connect and start talking only Beau doesn’t know it’s Avery until he’s already caught feelings.

Really enjoyed this book. Avery was a little over the top but I’m very much looking forward to learning more about her in the next book.

Open door.
Secret identity.
Best friends brother.
Workplace.
Neighbors.
Dual POV.

4.5 Stars
Meet Me at Midnight was everything I expect a rom com from Max Monroe to be. It was fun, funny, highly entertaining, and swoon worthy. Juniper's long-term unrequited crush on Beau was sweet. I loved seeing him through her eyes at all stages. The way she was able to open up to him anonymously through the app they were testing was a lot of fun. Beau's reactions to their messaging and then after only added to the fun. I was a little nervous at times because of Juniper's best friend/Beau's sister Avery, but I also enjoyed how that worked out. I'm excited she's getting a book next - I'm hoping there is a lot more to her than I read in this book. If it is anywhere near as entertaining, I know I will love it because I loved this one.

As a long-time Max Monroe reader, I was excited to see that they had a new release!

Meet Me at Midnight is about Juniper and Beau. She is his younger sister's best friend and has been around the family for over a decade, and if she's being honest with herself, she's loved him just as long.

Now they are both grown up, and she interns at her friend's family company, where he works, and her friend pretty much does nothing. Through a series of events, she finds out some important information she wants to share with him and decides to use a new anonymous app that the company is working with. Where will things go?

Junie's friend Avery gives big Alexis Rose vibes, and although the family is definitely enabling, they are also so very loving and a great support for Junie, whose parents are very MIA. I loved their dynamics, and I'm curious to see where things go with Avery.

The 3rd act conflict is sort of expected, but BLESSEDLY short. Overall, it's a fun read! Max Monroe are good with a down bad man, and this book is another example of that.

Trope check:
* Dual POV (Love a dual pov in contemporary! Characters can be in the dark about how others feel, but I certainly like to be in the know.)
* ”I’m in love with my best friend’s older brother”
* Secret, forbidden, off-limits romance (see above)
* Addicting Banter
* Forced Proximity (next-door neighbors)
* She falls first, but he falls harder
* Boss/Employee workplace romance (not an iffy power dynamics situation, though)
* Texting/S3xting

Thanks to Max Monroe and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

The start of this book was good. I'll give them that. The Midnight app chats were nice and the best friends brother trope hit a little close to home for me. The overall concept of this book is what made me finish it. But. The characters do a complete 180 after they start sneaking around. Juniper is supposed to be filled with guilt but it goes on for months? Avery kinda sucks but Juniper tells us how important she is to her and she can keep a secret like that? Nah. It went on for too long and we don't get to see enough of Juniper and Beau without sex being the only thing they do.
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC!

This isn't my first Max Monroe book that I have received as an ARC and I hope it isn't my last! I thoroughly enjoy every book I read by these authors. They have the uncanny ability to mix romance, comedy, and drama, all together to make an absolutely amazing story that is easy to read and enjoyable at the same time!

This story is about Beau and Juniper. Juniper just so happens to be Beau's sister, Avery's best friend. Juniper is almost like a part of their family since her dad and mom don't really spend time with her, being very self involved. Ever since Juniper had met Beau, she has been in love with him, comparing all men to him. After college graduation, Juniper and Avery get jobs with Avery and Beau's dads company and Juniper finds out that that Beau's competition may be trying to sabotage him, Juniper uses a dating platform that they are marketing to communicate with him under an alias. As they talk under these aliases they begin to form a friendship and it morphs it strong feelings. But what will happen when Beau realizes that the person that he's been communicating with and falling for is actually his little sister's best friend.

Spicy and flirtatious slow burn romance for the win! Definitely recommend!

Thanks to Netgalley and Max Monroe for allowing me to review this ARC! 4.5 stars

Absolutely LOVED this one! It's been awhile since I've read a book I loved this much! It was honestly fantastic! The whole setup felt very "You've Got Mail" with a super spicy side. These characters were so easy to love. The pace was perfect. I almost did a one sitting read with this one, but I had to put it down to get a few hours of sleep. Only to immediately pick it back up when I had more time later in the day. Avery's book is next. And I gotta say I'm a little frightened for that might entail! I definitely recommend this one and I'll be on pins and needles until I can get my hands on Avery's book.

I love Max Monroe and this book did not disappoint. Beau and June have been in each other’s lives since she became best friends with his sister. She has had a crush on him for years, but her insecurities have kept her from saying anything. Beau has always been nice to her, but viewed her as family. Or has he?

Now, they work together and she contacts him on an app the company is trying to win. She also hopes that she will be able to have him in a way she never has. As they communicate via the app, they both know it could blow up in their faces, but they can’t stop. I loved how they got to know each other on a deeper level, without ever seeing each other or the stress of outside influences.

The one wrench in their dating (once he learns who she is) the fact they’ve been lying to everyone, especially his sister/her best friend. Their relationship was actually really sweet and near the end my heart was breaking for both. His grand gesture, one that he does at work, using what started their relationship, is fantastic. If I had one gripe, it would be Avery. She didn’t seem to be serious about anything. Hopefully, and I’m sure it will, her book will change my mind.

I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series of stand alone books. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.

What a FUN read! I couldn’t put this book down! Haha Who doesn’t love a secret romance with lots of text messages?! ;)

One little negative is that I couldn’t stand Avery and how the world had to revolve around her. I truly hope she matures and makes a complete turnaround in her own book!!

I’ve read Max Monroe’s books before and loved this, but this completely missed the mark.

In this novel we have Juniper who works for her best friends fathers company. She has had a crush on her BFFs brother, Beau, for the past ten years, and he also works with her. When a coworker tries to conspire to take down Beau, Juniper relies on an anonymous dating app to chat with Beau and fill him in. From then on, Beau is on a mission to find his mysterious texter.

This book fell flat because of the characters. While I liked Juniper, she was one dimensional. It was hard to connect with her. Her BFF/roommate Avery was a ditz who only cared about herself. She wasn’t in touch with reality and always did things her way, and when Juniper wouldn’t follow along she would say hurtful things to her. I didn’t like that.

How stupid is Avery? She thought Montana was a third-world country and told Juniper she was acting like she was from a third-world country because she packed her own lunch for work rather than going out to eat 🙄

It was just hard to get into the book with lackluster characters.

I’m interested to see what these authors come up with next.

*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.

June has had a secret crush on her best friend's brother since she was ten. Although very wealthy, she was offhandedly left in the care of the Banks Family. Avery, Beau, and their parents are also wealthy, but not just in cash, they were lavish with their love.

Now June and Avery have grown up and finished college. June is working very hard at the marketing company where Beau is now an executive and his father co-owns the company. Avery, while supposedly an intern there, rarely even shows her face.

June finds out that the leader of a team competing with Beau's team for a new account, steals Beau's team's ideas. She wants to make Beau aware so she uses the product that Beau is working on to reach him anonymously. They begin to correspond regularly and he starts to fall in love with this secretive woman.

Fun read. I couldn't put it down. There is explicit sex so this isn't for everyone

I'm a big Max Monroe fan and have read all of their books so far. This one was decent, but it lacked a lot of the humor that I'm use to. I think I would have liked this book a lot better if Avery didn't exist as a character. She was a narcissist, a total flake, and pretty much a spoiled brat and honestly, it overshadowed all the other characters.

I really enjoyed Juniper and Beau. I think I liked the first half a lot more than the second half, probably because of the mystery behind their chats and Beau not knowing who Mystery Woman was. Once they start sneaking around though, I was less into their relationship. I didn't like that June tried to keep Beau as her dirty little secret. He seemed like a genuinely good guy who only wanted to see her happy, so for her to treat him like less than, it rubbed me the wrong way. And then it all blows up in her face in such a drama queen way from Avery that I just had to roll my eyes. Again, Avery ruined the day there. I guess what was missing was the romance in this one. With them having to sneak around, they didn't really get the chance to date. We know June was already in love with Beau, but we didn't really get to see Beau falling in love with her, outside of the app.

I did enjoy the epilogue. It was really cute.

I love Max Monroe’s books. This one is no different. Juniper is a young women working for her best friend’s dad’s marketing company as an intern. Also working there is her best friend’s older brother Beau. Her childhood crush. Juniper was also taken in by Beau and Avery’s parents as hers weren’t around. So Beau sees her as a little sister. They company starts working on a pitch for a dating app where the people you chat with are anonymous. Juniper uses this app to finally connect with Beau and let him know someone at work is trying to ruin his new project. While the two chat Beau stops seeing Juniper as his “little sister” and starts falling for her. The scene in the bar where Beau came over to make sure Miller wasn’t hitting on her, i knew he wanted her. It was marvelous.

The only reason this book didn’t get 5 star was I couldn’t identify with how privileged the characters were. Avery drove me nuts with her lack of work ethic and blatant disrespect for the company. Which I know what probably there to show the different between her and her brother Beau. But Avery was that stereotypical rich girl and I hated it as a career women. Also Juniper was getting expensive presents from his father to make up for his absenteeism.

I was so exited when I got the email that I was accepted for the arc of this book, and I loved it! From the beginning till the end it had you hooked with the humor and found family! I loved Beau and Juni’s interactions. I would definitely recommend it to romance readers who love banter and comedy!

One of the best things about this author duo is their consistent ability to write stories that are impossible to put down, and this one is no exception. This is an entertaining stand alone read, that enjoyed.

This book highlights that, no matter your financial health, what matters most is the relationships and connections we make. I loved the willingness of the Banks’ family to envelope Juniper into their lives, and treat her as one of their own. I did find parts of this funny, but what stood out to me the most was the entertaining banter/messaging between Beau and his Mystery woman… and how that all played out.

Having a crush on your best friend’s older brother, and the disappointment of not being seen by him as anything but a “pseudo-sister” is what Juniper faced, and was completely relatable. While I didn’t love Avery, or how people around her seemed to excuse her behavior, I’m curious to see if her character will change in future books.

Overall, I enjoyed this read, and recommend it. It wasn’t a laugh fest for me, like many I’ve read from MM before, but there are parts that certainly brought smiles. It’s definitely worth your time, and I thank Netgalley for the ARC.

Love Max Monroe’s books so much. This was so fun Juniper has been in love with her best friends older brother since she was 11. Now at 23 she’s working with him and he’s moved in next door. Cute funny fun sexy romance. Definitely a hit

This book was a cute quick read! I liked Juniper’s character and Beau’s; however, I really didn’t like Avery….she seemed…not someone anyone would even want to be friends with so it wasn’t really a believable friendship connection. Other than that, the story was cute!

Meet Me at Midnight by Max Monroe follows Juniper and Beau, her best friend's older brother whom she has had a crush on since she was young. This is their journey to coming together.

Now, Juniper is a very privileged woman, and while she did grow up that way, she also had parents who weren't really there for her, especially after their divorce when she was young. In comes Avery, and her family the Banks', who take Juniper in as pretty much one of their own from the time she steps foot in their doors. One thing I loved with Juniper is that she didn't let the privilege life go to her head. She knows she's had a very privileged life, but she also works hard at her job and doesn't slack. In fact, Avery her best friend, seems to fit that "typical rich girl" persona very well. Avery is very flighty, flitting from work whenever she please, going to clubs, staying out late, etc.... This gives Juniper time to connect with Beau in an app called "Midnight" that allows people to chat completely anonymous, until she eventually has to come clean......

Beau is also very privileged, and while he works for his father, he also has worked hard to get where he is at through his own merits. Beau at first doesn't see Juniper as more than his little sister's best friend. Which is understandable given he is 5 years older than Juniper, and well he was also only 6 months out of a relationship with his now ex-girlfriend who he'd been with for a while. He is working on a marketing campaign for the Midnight app, he starts conversing with Juniper (unknowingly of course) and starts falling for her. What happens when Juniper comes clean? Well, let's just say......

I absolutely devoured this book, but I will admit it took me till around Beau POV started to really get into the story. I think I was holding out to see his reaction. From there, I couldn't put it down.

Need an escape?! Meet Me at Midnight by Max Monroe was laugh out loud funny from the very first page. It was such a fun and enjoyable read! A workplace romance where the main characters have secret chats on an app at night.

Juniper, the FMC, has been in love with best friend’s brother, for forever! Beau, the MMC, is truly swoon worthy. I loved how once he was in the relationship, he was all in!

Their romance was full of cute nicknames, sizzling secret massages, and some very hot chemistry! I also adored all the stolen moments that these two characters shared together, so well written.

I really enjoyed that this story was told in dual point of view, I enjoyed getting both main character’s perspectives. I thought the overall progression of the romance and storyline was spot on.

Can’t wait to see some of these characters again in future books!

Check out this book if you adore laugh out loud moments, elements of found family, and love a romance that makes you smile and blush all at once.

Thank you to NetGalley and Max Monroe for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

3.5 STARS

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

This was such a cute and fun read! I Loved the secret identity aspect, especially since they'd known each other for years. The cringy moments were so hilarious, I really enjoyed! Finished this book in one day, had me hooked.

ALL THAT GLITTER AIN'T GOLD!!!!!!! Meet Me At Midnight written by Max Monroe was raw, beautiful, powerful, real, inspiring, and heart breaking. Max Monroe is one of my favorite dynamic author duo's, their writing is just so poignant and beautiful. When I saw that gorgeous cover, I knew I had to get my hands on this book immediately, and I'm so happy that I got to read this book because I fell in love with Beau Banks, who is now my new book boyfriend.THE QUEENS ABSOLUTELY DELIVERED WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY!!!!!! I loved every single minute of this book that I literally read it in one day because I was that captivated by the story and the characters lives. There's absolutely nothing that I would change about this book, but I will say that if you don't like all of that spiciness then this book isn't for you. The tropes in this book were just pure golden. I can't recommend this book enough, if you want to fall in love with a fictional cinnamon roll of a man named Beau Banks, then you need to read this beautiful, yet heart breaking book immediately. I felt so many raw emotions while reading this book, I laughed, I smiled, I cried, I felt so much joy and so many other emotions. Beau Banks, the love of my life, I'm still waiting for you to propose.

THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY AND MAX MONROE FOR AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW!!!!!!

The dedication of this book was absolutely beautiful it brought tears to my eyes on the very first page. To anyone who has ever had a secret crush. We hope you get your Midnight soon. Max Monroe, I love you both so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel seen.

Rule Number One: This book may cause uncontrollable laughter. Do NOT read this book in public.

Rule Number Two: This book may cause a serious amount of distraction. Do NOT read this book while you are out on a date.

Rule Number Three: This book may cause sleeplessness. Do NOT lay down and read this book, or say one more chapter before bed, because you won't be sleeping anytime soon.

Rule Number Four: This book may cause antisocial behavior. Do NOT take this book to social events.

Rule Number Five: This book may cause incessant smiling, swooning, and giggling. Do NOT call your significant other Beau Banks.

"I'm in love with Beau Banks, and he doesn't have a fucking clue."

"Beau and Juniper. The most ridiculous thing in the world." Avery said.

"Midnight is an immersive experience for meeting strangers and turning them into lovers."

Juniper Perry has been keeping the biggest secret of her life that could cause her to lose her friendship, or maybe it won't. Juniper is in love with her best friend's brother, Juniper has been pining over Beau Banks for at least ten years now. Avery Banks is Juniper's best friend and Beau's little sister. Juniper is a brand new marketing intern extraordinaire at Banks and McKenzie Marketing and Beau and Avery's dad, Neil Banks is now Juniper's new boss and Beau Banks is the top executive at Banks and McKenzie Marketing. Beau Banks is every girl's dream man, he has pearly whites, dark honey colored eyes, and dimples, this man is just hot. Beau sees Juniper as his sister, but Juniper doesn't see Beau that way, Juniper sees Beau as her wildest fantasy and her secret crush that she's been keeping from literally everyone. At Banks and McKenzie Marketing they are trying to create a new app and finally they do, it's called Midnight, which allows users to remain anonymous, no saving messages allowed, and taking screenshots isn't allowed either. Beau and Juniper get their hands on Midnight and communicate with each other, but after sharing secrets, Beau and Juniper decide to meet at midnight in their condo's gym. Beau goes by the username ThunderStruck and Juniper goes by the username ElizaBeth.

I absolutely loved Juniper and Avery's friendship, it was just so wholesome and precious. Avery and Juniper became friends in kindergarten, they remained friends through elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and now share a condo together and they even work together at Banks and McKenzie Marketing, but Avery shows up to work whenever she wants because she's literally just a princess according to her father who is also her boss. Avery has a flighty attitude, quick wit, but most importantly she has a heart the size of Texas. I also loved Neil and Diane Banks, Avery and Beau's parents who are also Juniper's found family because Juniper's parents just basically left her high in the wind. I absolutely adored that the Banks family welcomed Juniper with opened arms and include her in their family lifestyle. The banter in this book was absolutely hilarious, I found myself wheezing because I couldn't stop laughing out loud. Like I said before, Beau will make you fall in love with him, he was just a sweet sugary cinnamon roll. The banter between all of the characters was the best part, they all made me laugh with their smart ass remarks towards one another. Despite secrets being kept, the friendships were so precious. I just can't express the love I have for this book, I think it will be a new favorite read in 2024 for me.