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There's a reason why friends-to-lovers romances are so popular and I really enjoyed Brynn and Jamie's story because of the great writing of this very talented author whose books have always created an emotional reading experience for me. A.J. Pine did a wonderful job of capturing the tenuous, and somewhat strained, emotional connection between these two best friends since a very awkward kiss almost ruined their relationship. I got a huge kick out of Brynn's obsession with the music of The Monkeys because I had a huge crush on them in my early teen years as well. Reading this book took me back to those awkward years in my own life, and I really loved the characters' nostalgic trip as much as my own. This is a great read!


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The One That Got Away Kingston Ale House Book 1 edition by AJ Pine Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

First things first, BEAUTIFUL COVER!!! *swoons*

Okay. Now that that is over...

Take a look at my recent reviews and you’ll know how big of a fan of the “BFF to lovers” trope I am. That was reason #1 I requested “The One that Got Away” when I saw it on NetGalley. I’m sorry to say not even one my favorite book tropes was enough to make me fall for this book.

Jamie and Brynn have been best friends for a really long time, but in high school Jamie realized he wanted more. Too bad Brynn had a huge crush on Spencer Matthews and didn’t see Jamie as anything more than a friend. That changed the night she got sick and, being the best friend a girl could ask for, Jamie took her of her. The way he treated her opened Brynn’s eyes to a new possibility maybe Jamie was the one she was supposed to kiss after all. Spencer, who?

Perfect, right? Except when Jamie’s dream were about to become reality, he pushed Brynn away. *presses pause* You see, that’s when my problem with the story started. He had her and he said “let’s be just friends”, and the reason behind his decision wasn’t good enough for me. *presses play*

Flash forward and we have grown up Jamie and Brynn still acting like the BFFs they were in high school, but refusing to talk about what happened the night she got sick so they friendship could stay intact. Little did they know they had already crossed a line, and there was no uncrossing it.

Brynn’s high school crush, Spencer makes a comeback as a now successful writer and Brynn is ready to give that romance another chance. Of course seeing that, Jamie decides it’s finally time to fight for the woman he loves. Hm, weird thing is everything he does after that moment is the complete opposite of fighting. When Spencer invites Brynn to visit him in L.A., the same place Jamie is going to for a business-related event, he offers her a ride. In his mind, Jamie is giving Brynn the opportunity to spend some alone time with him on the road, so she can choose him over Spencer, but he plans on making her come to that realization without letting her know that he’s broken up with his girlfriend because he’s in love with her. He wants to be her first choice, so he doesn’t want to influence her. Except she has no reason to believe he’s changed his mind since the last time she’d kissed him and he told her he needed her as a friend more than as a girlfriend.

You see how his logic makes no sense? I’m not the only one who thinks that. Brynn’s sister and their other friend, Annie (really liked her, by the way) thought the same. Even Brynn gets pretty mad at him when she realizes his intentions. I can’t blame her.

My biggest problem with this book was that the drama seemed to go for way longer than necessary. Jamie’s actions and line of thought lacked sensibility, and Brynn’s attitude wasn’t much better. The lack of communication between these people who should’ve been best friends made the whole situation a lot harder than necessary, and made me doubt they were as close as they wanted it to seem.

There were some good moments during the road trip that made me cheer for them and want to see them together. Some were super hot, like the tasting beer thing. *fans self*

But some of those moments were swallowed by the character’s habit of twisting each other’s actions and words with the sole purpose of creating more drama, which wasn’t a compelling aspect. And... SPOILER the cheating!!! ugh! It was unecessary and showed me a side of the characters I didn't really like. Why Jamie would let Brynn sleep with him while she thought he had a grielfriend and not tell her the truth is beyond me.

The writing was okay, but I thought it could’ve used another round of revision. I had to say that surprised me, since most of the Entangled titles I’ve read this year were in pretty great shape. I also think this book could’ve benefited from a first person narrative, instead of third, or even a single POV.

So, while the “BFF to lovers” aspect of the story made me want to read it, the execution unfortunately fell flat. Don’t get me wrong. This isn’t a bad book, but I didn’t connect with the characters or the narrative enough to enjoy it the way I expected.
I'm not going to repeat what was said here already, but this is a great, quick read. Characters are realistic and fun! Worth the purchase!
4+ Stars~Friends to Lovers is one of my favorite tropes and I loved this one by A.J. Pine! There may have some bumps in the road to their HEA, but I loved the journey.
So this was a savored book for me, and not a quick read. I loved the characters, the story and the ending. Best friends who have the worst timing ever. A great read.
Just read two of her books in one day because this author can really write a love story. Everything about Jamie and Brynn's story is torture- bad timing, mishaps, injuries- and you kind of want to smack them in the back of the head to get them thinking straight. Still- that's how real these characters are! So love the ending- very sweet and very happy!
As with A.J.'s previous books, you don't have to worry about how many pages it will take to get into the story. You are there immediately. Oh, young love. This story is for all ages. I am in my 60's, yet could feel the same emotions as young Brynn navigating her feelings for Jamie. The flashback to high-school is what every girl went through. And the journey they travel over 10 years is very familiar. A.J.'s characters are so well written they feel like someone you know or may even remind you of yourself. Another truly enjoyable story from one of my favorite authors, A.J. Pine.
Jamie and Brynn have been best friends since middle school. Now, ten years after high school, Jamie realizes he's never gotten over the feelings he thought he put away at the end of high school. As they head off on a cross country trip, they both start th discover how deep their feelings run.
A.J. is great at delving into her characters and bringing you along for the ride, so that you are rooting for them, laughing with them, and sometimes want to talk some sense into them! Fortunately there's a great cast of supporting characters to fulfill that last role. There were so many moments that had me laughing out loud or swooning. A.J. Pine is an automatic must read for me, and she never misses.
There's a reason why friends-to-lovers romances are so popular and I really enjoyed Brynn and Jamie's story because of the great writing of this very talented author whose books have always created an emotional reading experience for me. A.J. Pine did a wonderful job of capturing the tenuous, and somewhat strained, emotional connection between these two best friends since a very awkward kiss almost ruined their relationship. I got a huge kick out of Brynn's obsession with the music of The Monkeys because I had a huge crush on them in my early teen years as well. Reading this book took me back to those awkward years in my own life, and I really loved the characters' nostalgic trip as much as my own. This is a great read!