3.5

Isn’t it Bromantic?

Lyssa Kay Adams
Audiobook
September
2021

Review:

I really like the characters, but the story seemed a little condensed. I love Vlad and Iliana, and I think they make such a cute couple. I also really liked how Vlad's writing is the manual for this book. The story was all smushed into the book's second half, making it less of a big forgiveness scene. I really like the role of the book club in their relationship, and the liners were an excellent addition. I also love how pieces from the other books were brought into this one. It was really fun to see Vlad as the main character instead of just the comedic friend. I wonder who will be next in this series. I kinda think it will be Colton, but other side characters could be cool too. This series is excellent because it addresses toxic masculinity and being yourself. I had fun reading this book, but it was not my favorite in the series.

Trigger Warnings:
Car accident, Death of parents, Grief, Kidnapping, and Sex trafficking (mentioned)

Synopsis From Book:

With his passion for romance novels, it was only a matter of time before Vlad wrote one. Elena Konnikova has lived her entire adult life in the shadows. As the daughter of a Russian journalist who mysteriously disappeared, she escaped danger the only way she knew how: She married her childhood friend, Vladimir, and moved to the United States, where he is a professional hockey player in Nashville. Vlad, aka the Russian, thought he could be content with his marriage of convenience. But it’s become too difficult to continue in a one-sided relationship. He joined the Bromance Book Club to learn how to make his wife love him, but all he’s learned is that he deserves more. He’s ready to create his own sweeping romance—both on and off the page. The bros are unwilling to let Vlad forgo true love—and this time they’re not operating solo. They join forces with Vlad’s neighbors, a group of meddling widows who call themselves the Loners. But just when things finally look promising, Elena’s past life intrudes and their happily ever after is cast into doubt.
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