📚BOOK REVIEW 📚

Best Friends For Never - @teaganhunterwrites

This small town romance was the perfect read from Teagan Hunter.

When the Hollywood movie star and small-town girl he left behind collide once again sparks fly and all those feelings they had have never gone away. They have a lot of things to catch up on making this the perfect recipe for a heartwarming romance that consists of second chances and finding their way back to one another.

Parker Pruitt’s is working on restoring the town’s theatre. It's her dream but it's going to be named in honor of Noel Carter. Noel was her best friend who followed his dream from Emerald Grove, Washington, to Hollywood…but in doing so he broke Parker’s heart.

When he returns to Emerald Cove to attend the start off ceremony and to see Parker, he's overwhelmed with emotions but so is Parker. After all, they've not seen each other in a decade.

Noel may be a successful actor but he still finds the comfort in returning home and feels touched by the tribute of the theatre. He soon finds himself extending his stay. But with all the pent up emotions and his attraction to Parker could this now be their time at a chance for love. Noel is definitely determined to make a go of things this time. He just needs to make sure they can get their Hollywood ending.

I enjoyed this small town romance. I liked all the characters as well as all the surrounding ones including Noah's Gran and Parkers mum. There were some real funny moments as well in this heart warming story. I always enjoy books by Teagan Hunter and I love her writing her style too.

Jamie x

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So cute! Parker and Noel’s story has all of the banter, laughs, and drama I love in Teagan Hunter’s books with a fun new storyline. Lighthearted with sizzling chemistry.

I'm a sucker for a small down romance! Friends to lovers, second chances this one has it all! Noel and Parker were both like-able characters, the story flowed and there was even a little spice! Can't wait to dive into another Teagan Hunter book!

4.5 ⭐️ 2 🌶️

Review:

STOP. I absolutely LOVED this!! Even though it had one of my least favorite tropes, miscommunication/non-communication. This story actually makes you feel something like any good romance should. I loved all the characters, especially Gran and Astrid. I could read more about them any day.

Summary:

It’s been ten years since Noel has visited his hometown since moving to LA to pursue his acting career. And now they’re naming the local theatre after him at a groundbreaking ceremony. Only he wasn’t expecting everyone to be so cold to him. Sure, he never visited but still. And if there’s anyone who’s not ready to see him, it’s Parker. The girl he left behind, who he can’t forget. She’s built a life for herself, a good one too. But he can’t resist the urge to be near her. Even though it’s been years it’s easy between them. A few days in and he’s already prolonging his trip. But eventually he’ll have to return. Will their relationship be strong enough this time to survive the uncertainties?

Favorite Quote:

“Fear-the ugliest F-word of all. It’s held me back for far too long, and I’m tired of it.”

Tropes:
•childhood crush
•small town
•second chance
•friends to lovers
•celebrity

4.5 Stars
Best Friends for Never is a movie star/small town girl, second chance romcom that had me hooked from the start. parker and Noel's story is filled with unresolved emotions. It's a slow burn, with smoking hot chemistry and all the feels. You get humor, touching moments and plenty of the Teagan banter we all love. I absolutely loved this story.

I absolutely adored this second-chance romance! Tegan Hunter crafted such a delightful and engaging story, blending heartwarming moments with humor effortlessly. This book was pure fun from start to finish! The chemistry between Parker and Noel was undeniable, and watching their love story unfold was an absolute joy. Their journey was filled with witty banter, heartfelt emotions, and just the right amount of charm. I couldn’t get enough of them! 💜💙

3.75⭐
thank you so much Teagan Hunter and Valentine PR for this ARC🫶🏻
this one was so fun. this is the perfect read if you're looking for a quick read that'll make you forget the outside world💖💫

I absolutely love me some small town romance and Teagan Hunter did NOT disappoint with this one!

Parker and Noel were best friends growing up and eventually became even more! Until, Noel decides to leave to pursue his acting dreams while Parker stays behind in her beloved small town.

Fast forward ten years later, Parker is on a mission to restore the town’s old theater and guess who returns for the grand re-opening? You got it… Noel Carter makes it back to town and these two end up getting a reunion an entire decade after they parted ways.

This book was such a fantastic friends to lovers, second chance, small town romance and I loved every minute of it!! Thank you so much to Teagan Hunter and Valentine PR for providing me with this ARC! ✨
*I received a gifted copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily*

Small town, second chances, and childhood friends to lovers—what more do I need to say? This book checked all the boxes for me, and I breezed through it. It was such a fun, easy read.

Parker Pruitt has been dreaming of renovating her town's theater, which has been closed for years after a tree fell on the roof. After years of fighting for the opportunity to restore it, her chance has finally arrived; however, there’s one small problem. An anonymous donor has stipulated that the new theater must be named after her childhood best friend turned love interest in her senior year but she hasn’t seen or spoken to him in ten years. Noel Carter is a famous Hollywood actor dreading his return to his hometown for the theater dedication in his name. He has been avoiding going back for a decade after Parker turned him down, and they haven’t communicated since. Can they resolve their issues and achieve a happily ever after like in the movies?

I had such a great time reading this book and I hope to pick up more by Teagan Hunter in the future.

3.75⭐️ | 2🌶
This was... average. honestly, it could have been like 20% shorter. I was intrigued at the start but then they started "i really want to but I cant-ing" and there so much of that that I just got... lost. Also, mixed feelings about Axel. I liked him but then didn't but then liked him again. Did not like Aaron. Astrid and Noel's Gran... LOVED them! They were so much like my own Mom. The triplets were sweet.
Also, Noel's name was a trigger for me. It made it feel like he was a 60-something instead of in his late 20s. But in spite of all that, this was a good read. Thank you to valentine pr for this arc.

This is one of the first books of Teagan’s I’ve ever read and what an introduction to this amazing author it is!

This is a really unique take on second chance romance, with our main characters having been childhood friends who both felt something more as they graduated from high school — but whose circumstances and tough choices tore them apart for more than a decade.

When they come back together 10 years later — as our MMC Noel has a theater named after him in their small town, and FMC Parker happens to be leading the restoration project on said theater, it’s awkward at first, but it soon turns into a kind of love story that warms your heart at the same time that it makes it race. This entire story felt like a delightful hug, with characters that you could not help with fall in love with immediately. That includes our main characters, but also a whole host of secondary characters, from grans and moms, to good friends and quirky townspeople.

I loved every second of reading this beautiful book and I think that if you’re looking for something that will feel like a comfort read while still making you think and swoon and be emotional at times too, you cannot go wrong with Best Friends For Never.

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️.5

This book is like a warm hug in the very best ways. I love Teagan's hockey series and I was definitely down for the change of pace with this small town romance. I just loved the characters, Teagan's easy writing style and the quirky town itself.

And Noel and Parker were everything. Your honor I love them and will accept no criticism on them, because I swear that second chance just hots differently in a small town romance.

Noal and Parker were best friends, until right before he was leaving to chase his acting dream in LA, and they became more for just a little while until they fell apart. Now, ten years later, Noel a famous Hollywood actor coming back to his small toewn and the best friend he left behind.

I just loved them, I love the whole cast of side characters and the "its always been you vibes" are immaculate. I love seeing two people who messed up when they were younger find their way back to each other when the timing is right. And I loved watching them reconnect.

Read this, I swear you will not be able to put it down. AndIf you need something that's going to make you giggle and kick your feet, this is the book for you.

- small town
- Hollywood Actor x designer
- friends to strangers to lovers
- its always been you
-golden retriever MMC

This is my first book by the author and I’m sooo glad I have read one of her books 💕

Movie star Noel, goes back home to open up the newly refitted theatre, which has been named after him. Noel left Davenport to peruse his acting career, but he left behind his first love: Parker, and seeing her again made him realise that he quite possibly, doesn’t want to leave her again.

I really blooming loved this book. It was just so sweet and funny, but also absolutely delicious. I loved Parker; I thought she was marvellous. I just adored her and hoe much she cared for the people of her hometown. I found her relationship with her old school bully to be the best: the fact they are best friends now made me really happy. I found his and Noel’s relationship hilarious, especially when they were at loggerheads over Parker.

I found Noel pretty darn hot snd his filthy words literally made me swoooooon.i really enjoyed the plot and I loved the whole celebrity x ex-lover trope, along with the fact this was a second chance, which are my favourite.

I would love to read more of the author’s catalogue.

🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

Noel left town 10yrs ago and is returning because they are honoring him with naming the theater after him. Parker was his best friend and when he left it broke her heart. Now that he is back in town, will these two have a second chance? These two were a slow burn for me having them reform their attachment after years apart. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Very good read.

Firstly a big thank you to @teaganhunterwrites & @valentine_pr_ for my arc, I'm so grateful! I absolutely adore Teagans writing and was obsessed with this! Loved the second chance aspect, the history between Noel & Parker their meddling family members had me chuckling! I LOVED the small town vibes, the whole storyline kept me hooked. The spice was 🔥 and the nickname had me like 🥰🤭 I utterly adored this one and would most definitely recommend 🫶🏻

This was a cute small-town romance that was a solid 3.5 stars for me! I liked the kind of element of second chance as well. The only reason this wasn't a 4 star for me was kind of the pacing and then I was a little confused on where the characters stood with each other. They would be mad and hurt then flirty and fun like nothing had happened. That part just felt a little stilted for me. Other than that-I really liked the quirky characters we got- Gran and Astrid. I liked the setting and the subtle jokes about who was Parker's best friend. I liked the fact that Noel was this big movie star who had left home and made a name for himself. I liked reading about how he now had mixed feelings about this whole situation because of how he feels about Parker. And I did like the chemistry between Noel and Parker. I liked how it was like something clicked for Noel and now that he wanted Parker he was going to pursue her. The spice came on fast which again with the pacing felt a little weird. I liked how both of them figured out what they wanted at the end and went after it.

Parker is proud of where she is in her life. She is part owner to a successful business. She is working to enrich her town and help open the theater that closed down all of those years ago. But none of that changes how she is feeling about seeing her old best friend that she hasn't talked to in 10 years now. She doesn't know what to expect. She has seen him on screen but how is it going to be seeing him in person? Awkward is the answer. But how could that be when they were inseparable all those years ago? And now she finds herself even more attracted to him than before. When he shows interest too they take their connection to a whole other level. And even though there is a deadline looming on when he will be leaving- Parker can't help but explore this thing. She can't help but talk about the past and explain her side. She can't help but become invested in whatever this thing is. But then plans change which she thought she was prepared for but reality is crashing in. And the question is she going to let him walk away again without explaining how she feels?

Noel is doing everything he can to avoid going home early. He wants to see Parker but he doesn't at the same time. There are just so many emotions from how they left things. But then he sees her and though it is awkward, he can't help but find himself wanting her even more than he did before. Somehow she has become more beautiful, more confident. He couldn't be more in awe of what she has accomplished. So he makes his move. He asks her out and it's like no time has passed but they have now experienced things to be ready for each other. It is nothing short of amazing what they share. And they continue to be amazing. Their time is running out though. Real life is calling Noel back to it, but he finds himself wanting things to be different than before. He finds himself thinking about the future and what that would look like without Parker. Now he has to figure out if that is a future he is ok with? Or if he is going to fight for what he wants.

This was a super easy and fast read. I would recommend it if someone is looking for a small town romance with found family that has the best quirks. I liked how both of them supported each other and were aware of what they both wanted to achieve. They were willing to do things different if it ended up with them being together- which who doesn't love that??

Thank you to Valentine PR, NetGalley and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

4.5 stars
Loved this story. Couldn't wait to get back to Noel and "Peter". Full review to follow.

I think this may be my first book from this author however, the cover and the title of the book definitely grabbed my attention

After meeting Noel and Parker and devouring their small town, enemies to lovers second chance romance I find myself wanting more of these characters and will definitely be picking up another book from this author

Parker and Noel were childhood sweethearts. Parker had the opportunity to escape small town life and pursue his acting career in the big city. Sadly, although Noel wanted Parker to come with him, she wanted to stay in their hometown.

When Noelle returns to his hometown, he was welcome to buy many except for the one he missed the most.... Parker.

Time did not dissipate the feelings that these two had for one another. Parker just tried to mask her feelings in anger, but being around Noelle melted her cold heart.

Axel was the best friend that anyone could ask for. I would definitely be interested in more of Axel and his wife's story. I loved that Noel's grandmother remained close to Parker in his absence.
Astrid was so much fun and I enjoyed the way she tried to arrange some time for Parker and Noel to spend time together by reminding them of their past.

Overall everything you would expect in a small town second chance romance all tied up in a bow.

Second chance romance is so beautiful especially when both parties have been pining for one another for years. He’s been her best friend for years but he has demons to face and dreams to build, she has self confidence issues and isn’t ready to leave her small town so 10 yrs goes by without a single word after he leaves for success but when an anonymous donor buys their safe haven, Noel is back but nothing has changed…or has it… wow so many ups and downs, worries and peace offerings, stolen moment and broken promises…love and hate…lust and ambition…there is just so many secrets…can they find their way back to being best friends…or have they lost each other forever…if you want angst this book is full of it…if you want love…check this out…if you want HEAs…well you’ll have to read it to find out…so good. Thanks for sharing Noel and Parker with us Teagan.

An anonymous donor brings two former best friends back together to work on the renovation of a small town theater. It had very funny moments and was very cute. The MCs had lots of chemistry although a little angst would have been welcomed.

You can’t go wrong with a small town, second chance romance! This was a cute story and I enjoyed Teagan’s writing style! This was definitely a slow burn, so slow that it took the main characters grandma and mom to finally get the characters to move. Parker and Noel had the once in a lifetime love that doesn’t die no matter how much time goes by but they are too afraid to move on their feelings after so many years apart. It’s a quick read but a good story!