This was such a cute story and I loved how Beau handled the news, they are so perfect for each other and they are so sweet together!

This was a quick, cute listen. The banter between characters was pretty good, and I enjoyed the support from the parents. I will say tho, I don’t think I have ever hated a character as much as I hated the best friend though.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tropes:
💙best friends older brother
🩷office romance
💙secret identity
🩷she falls first
💙hidden relationship
🩷found family
💙slow burn
🩷Hea

🎧audiobook 🎧

Meet me at midnight is a cute and happy story, a rom com, that is the story of a childhood crush that becomes reality. If you're fans of movies like the Cinderella story this is right up your alley.
Beau and June were everything i would want out of this type of story.
I found June to be very relatable, from the fact that she had an unrequited crush, to throwing herself into work, to parents... who let's be honest probably shouldn't have been parents, treating her like an afterthought.
Beau..he was a such a sweetheart. The way he went and fell for a mystery woman that he had met through the midnight app. They shared this instant connection and when Beau finally learns who his mystery woman is he plans on holding on to her and never letting her go.
I'd say the downside for me was Avery. I found her so annoying like stfu not everything is about you.
Outside of that I did enjoy this audio book. The duet narration was performed by Cj Bloom and Alexander Cendese and I thought both did a great job. Their voices were perfect for these characters, with the right tone and emotion. Their performance was on point and made the story come alive and the banter was spot on.

Had me laughing all throughout the book. June and her massive secret crush on her best friends brother Beau was extremely adorable. They work at his family’s company, June has been a member of his family since her own parents don’t act like parents. They have great banter in person and in the texting app they use for work. They get to the point where they hide their relationship from Avery, his sister and her best friend. Enjoyed the plot it was well done. Duet narration was great, good production.

Meet me at midnight was so cute! Juniper and Beau were adorable. I love a good, secretive love; it's passionate and fun. I could tell towards the end we had another book coming for Avery. I'm excited; she definitely needs her own book.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

How good are you at keeping a secret? Because I, Juniper, have been keeping a big one. For over a decade, I’ve been crushing on the guy with the easy smile, warm brown eyes, and charismatic charm. He’s all the perfect things that, when you add them up, spell out Man of my dreams. I know that doesn’t sound bad at all, but there’s more to this story... We work together. I’m a lowly intern, and he’s a high-powered executive. He’s my newest neighbor. No joke—he’s temporarily living next door to me. And to top it all off, he’s my best friend’s older brother. I’ve spent what feels like an eternity keeping my crush on him a secret, but recently, I’ve found a way to have him and my anonymity too. A way to chat and flirt and get close to him. My best friend doesn’t know about these Midnight chats. And he doesn’t know I’m the girl he’s talking to night after night. Beau Banks might be completely off-limits, but what happens at Midnight stays between us...

I did the audiobook of this and let me tell yall so good!! I’ve recently discovered Max Monroe and I’ve become completely obsessed. I had so much fun listening to this book and it had me laughing and kicking my feet. There was so much amazing banter throughout and the found family had my heart warming. Avery and June’s friendship brings me such joy and gosh anytime Avery is “working” had me dying laughing but I bet there is so much more to her than we know. June may have fell first but when Beau fell harder, I started falling too. These two are just so good together. I’m definitely gonna have to keep going through the backlog because gosh they are bringing me such joy.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Audio for this ALC.

I adored the performance by C.J. Bloom and Alexander Cendese. Their voices are magic together.

I liked this story. I completed it a few days ago and don’t remember much more than the fact that I liked it and the actors! It did not stand out like other Max Monroe stories do and that tears me up inside.

Juniper has spent most of her life harboring a crush on her best friend's brother, Beau. Now that she's working with him and he will be living next door temporarily, keeping her feelings under wraps becomes even more challenging. When Juniper discovers a way to connect with Beau anonymously, their playful conversations blossom into a flirty friendship. Despite not knowing her identity, Beau finds himself falling for his mystery girl.

Narrators C.J. Bloom and Alexander Cendese bring Juniper and Beau to life beautifully. Their performances perfectly capture the characters' charm and chemistry, making their banter feel authentic and engaging. If you're in the mood for a sweet, lighthearted romance, this one is a must!

Thank you, Max Monroe and Dreamscape Media for the ALC.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this audiobook arc.

I loved this, as I have many books by Max Monroe. I love the humor and the plot was interesting and relatable. If you are into best friend’s brother, or age gap, or secret relationship troupe. You will like the book.

I am not sure where I’ve heard the female narrator before, but I think she’s great. The way she reads the story- she just really gets into it with the emotion and personality, I also loved the dual POV with the female and male narration.

Meet Me at Midnight is a laugh out loud, giggle to yourself, blush while you're reading it book. It's not your typical girl falls for best friends older brother, girl gets older brother book.
This book is about an app called "meet me at midnight", in which people can meet up with others in a chat room and its totally anonymous. All you have to do is get the person that you want to chat with the code for the chat. Once you're in everything shared is secret between just the two of you.
What would happen if you gave your sexy dark hair best friends' brother the code, would he no longer see you as another little sister??
Read this book and find out.

Meet Me at Midnight by Max Monroe is a fun and lighthearted, in love with my best friends’ brother, secret identity, workplace romance.

Juniper has been in love with her best friend's brother for more than 10 years, but Beau has always been in a relationship and looked at June as another little sister. June is afraid to make her feeling known for fear of losing the only people who have ever felt like family to her. Taking a risk, she decides to message Beau anonymously through the Midnight app, thus beginning their late-night chats and eventual relationship. There were a lot of parts of this book I really enjoyed! It had great humor (the first chapter 😹 had me stifling my giggles while listening at work), character development for June and Avery, and overall flow of the story. I really wanted there to be more relationship development with June and Beau, it just felt like they went from friends to secret lovers to boom, in love.

Thank you to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, and the author for this audio-ARC.

First, I’d like to give the biggest thank you to NetGalley for this ARC of Meet Me at Midnight. This might genuinely be my new favorite book! I read this in less than 24 hours. I was hooked from the very first sentence! I didn’t think I would love the best friend’s brother trope but man was I wrong. Beau and Juniper’s relationship was pure perfection. I also love a good epilogue and this one had me smiling and kicking my feet giggling. All the heart eyes and stars for this book!!

#MeetMeatMidnight #NetGalley

Meet Me at Midnight plays with some classic romance tropes—brother’s best friend, a secret messaging app, and a third-act breakup. While the premise is fun, the execution left me frustrated at times, especially with how long it took the characters to arrive at the obvious solution to their mystery.
The secret messaging app setup had potential, but the way it played out felt uneven. The male lead went along with the messages, only to later act as if his trust had been deeply violated—before quickly deciding it was fine after all. His emotions toward Juniper felt inconsistent; he was indifferent for years, suddenly became obsessed once he knew it was her, but even then, we didn’t see much depth to his feelings. The lack of deep conversations made it hard to fully buy into their love story. Meanwhile, Juniper had been in love with him since her teenage years, making the dynamic feel a little one-sided.
Once the truth came out, things escalated quickly—almost too quickly. Their relationship seemed more about physical attraction than emotional connection, though that might just be the frat-boy energy of the narrator. Juniper, at least, had more dimension, but she was positioned as the “not like other rich girls” character, which was emphasized by the stark contrast to her best friend, Avery, who spent all her time primping instead of working. Avery, in general, felt over-the-top.
That said, I was hooked—especially from the halfway point on. The story had enough drama and tension to keep me invested, even if it wasn’t always for the right reasons. Don’t expect a deeply emotional love story, but you’ll have an enjoyable time reading.

Meet me at Midnight is a fun, fast paced will they or won’t they romance with long time crush and forbidden romance tropes. There are a few spicy scenes but tastefully done and nothing over the top. The main characters are believable and likable.

This is a cute romance with in-love-with-best-friend's-brother, everything-is-funner-when-you're-rich, and secret-identity tropes.

The characters were all cute, although not exactly relatable due to their wealth (which is probably nice escapism for some.) I would say this is a pretty low-spice book, although not closed door, that skips over more graphic elements and I know there are readers who prefer that.

I had a few issues with the audio. I suspect the audio intro was recorded for a different book because it was for something comedic, and this book wasn't funny. It was cute, but not funny. Which is fine, unless you're told not to listen to this around anyone because you'll be laughing too loud. The female narrator was ok, but I didn't like the male narrator. It sounded like he was growling in a can for half the book and the interspersing of the male and female narrators during dialog when they weren't doing character voices was a bit weird. I think it would've flowed better with the narrators reading the chapters straight through based on which character's perspective it was.

I am giving the book 4 stars, but I would give just the audio 2 stars.

This was such a fun book! Loved the narration and how well it helped connect me to the characters.

I loved the secretive aspect of their relationship, how forbidden it felt without it being too icky or taboo. The use of the app was genius! I really loved how that was tied in.

My only complaint was with how many "parts" there were. At least in the audiobook, it really took me out of the story every time there was another "part" after just a couple chapters. I think it was unnecessary although I see that it was dividing the POVs.

Over all really enjoyed Juniper and Beaus story and am so excited for Avery and Henrys!

Max Monroe delivers a delightful and swoon-worthy romance with Meet Me at Midnight, a novel brimming with humor, charm, and heartwarming moments. With a refreshing take on modern love, this story captivates from the very first page, proving that sometimes the most unexpected connections can lead to the most unforgettable romances.

One of the highlights of this book is its unique premise—two characters forming a connection through a dating app, a contemporary twist that adds an extra layer of relatability. It’s refreshing to see a storyline where the heroine takes charge rather than waiting for the guy to make the first move, breaking away from traditional romance tropes. The witty banter, flirty exchanges, and genuine chemistry between the protagonists make their relationship feel authentic and deeply engaging.

Max Monroe’s signature humor shines throughout, blending perfectly with the swoon-worthy romance. The dialogue is sharp and laugh-out-loud funny, making it impossible not to be completely charmed by the characters. The pacing is spot-on, balancing the lighthearted moments with deeper emotional beats that give the story depth.

Overall, Meet Me at Midnight is a feel-good romance that leaves readers grinning and believing in the magic of love. With its perfect mix of humor, heart, and irresistible chemistry, this book is a must-read for fans of romantic comedies. Max Monroe has certainly earned a new fan, and I can’t wait to dive into more of their work.

4.5 ⭐ 3 🌶️ 5 🎧

I swear I'll never get enough of Max and Monroe. They never fail to make me laugh out loud and swoon so big. Beau and June were no different, I adored them to pieces and loved watching them fall in love.

Midnight was such a cool idea and a great catalyst for these two. While I did feel their Midnight relationship went from zero to sixty without much rhyme or reason, I still loved the whole premise and their back and forth. Secret penpals has always been one of my favorite tropes, it's just so fun.

While I wanted to throttle a certain someone from the third act and felt it was a touch unnecessary, I absolutely loved the profession of love that came from it. Then the epilogue, ohmygosh so dang sweet. And a look at book two that has me wondering why it can't be September, even though we've barely finished October... Bring on Avery and Henry, I can't wait.

I really loved the audio. CJ Bloom is one of my favorites and together with Alexander Cendese, these two brought this story to life so perfectly.

3.5⭐
Genre ~ New Adult Romance
Setting ~ I forget 😂
Publication date ~ book ~ November 8, 2024, audio ~ March 4, 2025
Publisher ~ Dreamscape Media
Est Page Count ~ 356 (44 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 9 hours 12 minutes
Narrators ~ C.J. Bloom, Alexander Cendese
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ 12 parts, secret crush, best friend's brother, sister's best friend, coworkers, neighbors to lovers, secret romance, some steamage

Juniper (23) & Beau (28) have known each other for ages, and she's had a secret crush on him for just as long. She practically grew up in their house because her parents have no interest in being in her life. Truly heartbreaking, but the found family is so well done that you can't help but be happy she has them to support her.

Avery is the bff and sister and I absolutely could not stand her. I couldn't stand her so much that I will not be reading her book, I just can't. She was so awful and I just can't see myself enjoying it at all, so it's best to just pass. While we're discussing her ~ how did she not know Juniper has been pining over Beau for all these years? Too self absorbed it seems. She has no work ethic and just gives off too much of a spoiled rich bi!ch vibe for me. She spends most of her time clubbing, partying, getting manis/pedis and drinking starby's.

Anyway, June and Beau started texting on an app. The thing is that she knows it's him and he has no clue who he's talking dirty to. I'm not super big on deception like this, but Beau was sweet and I'm so glad he did not have any interest in her back in the day due to their age gap.

Overall, their banter was pretty great and as I said above the support of the found family parents was perfect, therefore I'll round up my rating. This will probably appeal to those in the new adult phase of their life.

Narration notes:
I love love love! when it's duet narration 🥳🙌 I think it really gives it more pizazz!

Best friends Avery Banks and Juniper Perry both grew up never in the lap of luxury with extremely successful and wealthy families. However, June’s parents were divorced, absent and trying to “buying her love”, which led to her becoming like a second daughter to the Banks family. Spending so much time with them led to Juniper having the biggest secret crush on Avery’s older brother Beau. Now that the girls have been hired as interns at Mr. Banks marketing firm June has her work cut out for her, not only is she doing the work of two people on her own, thanks to Avery leaning into the, “my dad won’t fire me” mentality, she also has to work with Beau Banks, who she is still head over heels for.
I listened to the audiobook for Meet Me at Midnight, narrated by C.J. Bloom and Alexander Cendese. They did a duet narration that was phenomenal! In the first chapter I had to pause and check if it was a full cast. Each character had a distinct and recognizable voice. Switching from one character to another was seamless and even the dialogue between male and female characters was produced brilliantly, there was never a lag switching between the narrators. They brought to life all of the banter, longing, and chemistry between Juniper and Beau! C.J. had me laughing out loud at the sarcasm and humor she brought with the subtle changes in tone. This audiobook is one of the best duets I’ve heard, for me its up there with Lights Out and Butcher and Blackbird!