REVIEW: And the Best Man Ran Away With the Groom by Isla Olsen

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AND THE BEST MAN RAN AWAY WITH THE GROOM

by Isla Olsen

Release Date: September 21, 2022

Review

A charming story that was quick, sexy, and came with a fun HEA.


This leans to the insta-love side of the spectrum, but with Xavier’s grumpiness, it feels like they still have to work for it.  Of course, the fact that Trent is straight also adds a hurdle. 


They were both great characters. I love how optimistic and laissez-faire Trent is with everything. Including his sexuality. He makes it his mission to make sure Xavier has fun while moving on from being left at the alter, and fun they end up having! And while this was supposed to have an end date when they return home. Neither are really able to move on.


If you are looking for something light and sexy this will fit the bill.


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Synopsis

Trent


There are two essential tasks on every best man’s to do list:


1. Throw a killer bucks party

2. Get the groom down the aisle


The first one was a no-brainer. But the second? That’s where everything went completely pear-shaped…


That was the moment that changed my life…


When my best friend bails on his wedding literally minutes before it’s about to start, I can’t help feeling a tad responsible. And even though I haven’t gotten to know Xavier, the would-be-groom, all that well yet, it’s hard not to feel for the guy who’s just had his heart pummelled in front of a hundred and fifty people.


Nice guy that I am, I take it upon myself to try to make amends for my sh*t of a best mate’s actions—starting with transforming the cancelled honeymoon into the perfect Get-Over-Him getaway.


Two weeks in incredible Thailand with nothing but booze, beaches, and delicious food? That’s enough to make anyone forget they’re supposed to be married.


Throw in all the beautiful people and my plan to have Xavier moving on by the end of the trip is well underway.


I just wasn’t expecting him to be moving on to me…


Reader note: Two swoon-worthy guys, lots of laughs, a ton of steam, a guaranteed HEA, and an Aussie Slang Glossary are included in this book.

About Isla Olsen

Well, she’s the USA Today best-selling romance writing alter-ego of a YA Fantasy author, but I can assure you her books are about as far away from Young Adult as you can get. Hence the pseudonym!


Isla writes steamy adult contemporary romance, mainly MM but you can also expect some MMM, MMF and other queer romantic combinations in the future. Her books are on the lighter side, with situations sometimes bordering on downright ridiculous, but they’re also full of sweet moments, true love, and scorching hot sex scenes.


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