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Don't Want You Like a Best Friend: A Novel

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4.2 / 5.0
Published: 2024

Description

London society is a rigid stage where every glance is calculated and every reputation is fragile. For two inseparable best friends, the pressure to secure a respectable match has never felt more suffocating. When a series of chaotic mishaps and meddlesome schemes threaten to pull them apart, they find themselves trapped in a game of pretend that blurs the lines between platonic devotion and a deeper, forbidden yearning. What begins as a shared secret to escape the stifling expectations of the Ton quickly spirals into a tangle of stolen moments and whispered confessions. As they navigate the glittering ballrooms and garden mazes of the Victorian era, they must decide if their lifelong bond is worth risking everything they have ever known. This is a story of soft touches, sharp wit, and the quiet courage it takes to claim the love you never dared to name. Fans of queer period dramas will adore this charming blend of high-society mischief and heartfelt longing. It is a lush, cozy escape that proves the most dangerous secrets are often the ones held closest to the heart. Whether you crave slow-burn tension or a sweeping romantic gesture, this tale offers a refreshing, sapphic twist on classic Regency traditions.

Customer Reviews

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Dav Fam
March 10, 2024
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Fantastic sapphic romance

Absolutely a new favorite historical romance. This book is described as a queer Bridgerton meets Parent Trap and that is pretty much all you need to know! I do believe it is impossible not to love it. Beth and Gwen are two debutantes seeking/not-so-seeking husbands this season. They realize that if they get Beth's mom to fall in love with Gwen's dad, they might be able to delay or permanently put off their own need for a husband! But they also fall head over hoop skirts for each other 🥰🥵🥰 • The pining and angst was heavenly. Heavenly I tell you! These characters went 👏 through it 👏 and so does the reader, but it is so worth every bit of pain. I just loved it. Pining all over the place. Pining from the side story romances, too! Just so much glorious pining! 🤣 • The pacing was perfect. I am a slow burn lover and this book did it splendidly! They have a connection from the start, but I absolutely love how the desire sort of sneaks up on Gwen and Beth. • Open door, but moderate level of detail. Written in the kind of way where even hand holding and stolen kisses makes you feel a certain type of way. • It's more than one romance. Probably my favorite "more than one romance" ever. Each of the love stories depicted in this book are top tier. You will see! • The father-daughter and mother-daughter dynamics are different but both so special in their own ways. I loved reading about the parents just as much as I loved reading about Beth and Gwen! •The most wonderful…
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Karson
February 8, 2026
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Sapphic regency at its finest

Great regency romance book for sapphic lovers
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S Cox
September 8, 2025
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Extremely predictable

The writing was good, the characters were fairly flushed out. However, I guessed the entire plot in the first 50 pages or so. I even checked reviews that had spoilers to make sure. Now, don't get me wrong. I know romance books tend to have a bit of predictability, it makes them comfy and cozy. However, I don't want to be able to guess everything that's gonna happen within the first fifty pages. I want some surprises in order to keep me engaged. That's really my only critique of the book, because it was the reason I stopped reading around page 70.