The Best Man

We're back in Jasper Falls, this time for a wedding and a bit of the one who got away romance for Patrick Clooney. This second in the series picks up where book one left off and can be read as a standalone. That said, I'd recommend starting at the beginning because there are so many terrific characters in this series, and you'll want to meet them all. Plus, it's just a truly awesome book. Patrick and Julie's story is a bit lighter than the first book in the series but just a bit. It definitely hits on some emotional topics with Julie's past relationship. And that's where I had problems with this one. Without giving too much away, I'll just say that things happened a little too quickly between Pat and Julie. I get that Pat's been in love with her since they were kids, and they've been friends all the while, but it felt really rushed to me. Nevertheless, as I already mentioned, this series is packed full of great characters, and too fast or not, the storyline held my interest. Ashley Trumpler was back for the narration, and she does a phenomenal job. She captures the emotion perfectly, so whether the characters are excited, scared, angry, sad... you feel it. All things considered, The Best Man is an entertaining story with lovable characters - except a couple, but we've got to have someone to hate when things are getting all angsty.

The Best Man by Lydia Micheals ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🔥🔥🔥 The Best Man is a good second chance romance. This Julie and Patrick story. It does involve her Lance who is jerk but when a lot of misunderstandings comes to light Patrick and Julie are able to make a go at the relationship. As they fall back in love with each other you get to go on the journey with them as they found their way back to each. Although The Best Man had incredible characters I did found it hard to read at times. I found myself being bored at times but then it get better. Would I read from Lydia Micheals again. Yes I would.

4 star Review The Best Man (Jasper Falls #2) by Lydia Michaels AUDIO REVIEW: This was a good addition to the series. Not as emotional as the first book but still pulled at my heart strings as Julie did her best to break the bonds of her emotionally abusive relationship with her ex. ( A real piece of work that I would love to smack down). Returning to Jasper Falls for Ryan and Maggie’s wedding she finds herself stressed on numerous levels having finally had the courage to leave her ex. Patrick has been in love with Julie for years but through a series of miss communications and loyalty finds himself engaged to her twin sister Jo, just when it seems that Julie is finally free, or is she? The last thing Julie ever expected was to fall in love again, but Patrick is persistent and slowly she opens herself up to him and the chance to love and live again. Jo and Julie’s mother is a character that I dislike and I was cheering as they finally stood up to her overbearing ways. Ashley Trumpler's narration was easy to listen to and brought the characters to life for me.