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Don't Fall for Your Best Friend

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A wickedly, funny romcom that'll have you laughing and swooning one minute, and hot and sweaty the next. Follow along as Paxton and Hartford try to navigate a world they know nothing about--B D S M!

I’ve always lived by one major rule, don’t fall for your best friend, and this is one rule I can’t break.

I’m supposed to write an article about a topic so scandalous, I can’t even say it. Starts with B, followed by DSM.

I know nothing about the lifestyle, so I’m committed to learning the ropes—pun intended. When my best guy friend offers his help, I happily accept.

Paxton Atwood might be ridiculously handsome, but we’re platonic and there will be rules to follow.
#1 No kissing
#2 Keep our undies on
#3 No actual boinking!
We start out easy, but exploring this new world is hard. The public play ends with me getting shocked in the local restaurant by the machinery, and our foray into restraints ends with Paxton in the emergency room.

We try a few other scenarios but they all end in disaster. Until I accidentally set my place on fire, and move in with Paxton. Now we’re sharing one bed, and forced to spend time alone together, perfecting our “scenes.”

What do they say about rules? They’re made to be broken, and once we break one rule…we break them all. But how do I walk away from him once this assignment is over?

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2024

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Logan Chance

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Profile Image for Brittanica Bold.
451 reviews44 followers
April 30, 2024
OH.MY.GOODNESS! This is hands down my favorite Logan Chance read to date!!!

What I loved about the book:
1. I’m a huge sucker for best friends to lovers romances, especially if they met when they were kids. The connection feels more genuine, the chemistry is usually sizzling, and the characters feel free to 100% be themselves instead of hide things (except their feelings of course!). This book was no exception to what I love about the trope. Their chemistry was beyond good and I legitimately loved this couple!

2. It was hilarious. I won’t give any specifics away, but as Hartford and Paxton delve into the world of BDSM together, there are many MANY mishaps and complications. Along with this, their interactions together and how realistic they were as people were humorous to read as well. I laughed so hard reading this story that I had tears on my face.

3. It was sexy, sexy, sexy! I would expect nothing less from a Logan Chance book.

I love my men dominating and possessive in the bedroom, and Paxton was no slouch. I also loved how they were exploring a lot of things for the first time together. This was not the story of a super experienced man teaching an innocent, inexperienced woman about sex. This was exploration and trial and error (sometimes more error than not!), and I loved that so very much!

Above all, I appreciated how much of the book stressed BDSM needs a foundation of trust in order to work. SO TRUE and so often overlooked in stories in favor of just getting to the good stuff.

4. I loved both of the MCs, as well as many of the side characters.

I liked that Hartford wasn’t vapid or virginal, but rather realistically intelligent and experienced for an adult woman. I also LOVED how she shut down the “you’re not like the other girls” talk several times. Instant QUEEN status for that!

Paxton’s dirty mouth coupled with him only having eyes for Hartford was delicious and swoony. Add to this how supportive of her he was, his genuine rooting for her, and him being there for her at all times, showing that he would truly do ANYTHING for her, he was a total book boyfriend.

I want other Atwood family member books, a Millie book, a Nora and Robert book. I want ALL THE BOOKS!!! No pressure, Logan 😉

5. I love how seamlessly Chance brings in characters and locations from his other series. It is so fun to find these little Easter eggs and see how the larger Logan Chance world connects.

6. I’m a short chapter whore, and these were the perfect length.

What I wasn’t a fan of:
1. I have nothing.

Final Thoughts:
If you love romance books with a lot of humor and heart, check this one out!

Thank you to Logan Chance for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
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386 reviews5 followers
May 12, 2024
Another phenomenal story 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Somethings a brewing, and you won't want to miss any of it. This was such a fun book to read. Talk about making me laugh. I loved how Paxton and Hartford worked through all the awkward moments. How the family gave Paxton such a hard time. The characters keep you wanting more from them. But when the heats turned up between them, watch out. It's hot, steamy, and your heart rate will pick up. Logan did an amazing job with this story. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. Bravo Logan on another amazing story.
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348 reviews123 followers
May 3, 2024
We get the best of swoon worthy ,steamy,Rom Com that the incredibly talented Logan Chance is so well known for.
Paxton and Hartford (Hart) have been best friends for years since school age, Hartford has been summoned to do an article on B.D.S….M by her boss.
Problem is….. she knows nothing about this and when her bestie volunteers to help her out…,. Well here’s where you’ll be laughing hysterically one minute then the next needing to take an ice shower to cool off.
These two have been in denial all these years where everyone around them have seen their attraction all along , Paxton’s 4 brothers and himself will have you laughing so hard between their texts and conversations the banter is hysterical.
Fast forward after all the mishaps and experiments these two try and let’s just say WOW the heat turns up full blast.
Logan can really bring a story and the world he creates within, to life right before your eyes and on every page you read
I highly recommend you run out and “One Click” this.
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1,007 reviews10 followers
May 3, 2024
Wow! I absolutely loved and adored this book. Amazing characters and wonderful plot. Very beautifully written and easy to read.

I loved Paxton and Hartford’s friendship. They are so close to each other and their friendship is precious. Hartford has a new assignment at work and she has no idea where to start. Paxton Atwood, her best friend offers his help. And so together they embark on munches and other funny stuff. A lot of accidents later and sparks fly. I absolutely loved their passion and chemistry. They were made for each other.

Overall I loved this book very much. If you’re looking for friends to lovers, romantic comedy then you’re going to love it.
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295 reviews9 followers
April 27, 2024
When Hartford gets an assignment to write a BDSM story, there is only one person who's going to help her, her best friend Paxton. Every scene they do ends badly until the rules are chucked out the window. Can this friendship survive the test of romance and go about thier way once the article is over or will the two finally see what the whole town has seen since high school, that they were meant for each other?

This friends to lovers story is fantastic! I love the chemistry that Logan puts on paper between the characters. He truly is amazing with words.
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532 reviews9 followers
May 1, 2024
Once again, Logan Chance has given us another amazing story! With captivating characters, this slow burn/Best Friends to Lovers romance will pull you in and not let go. When Hartford needs help with a BDSM article for the magazine she works for, who better to volunteer their help than her bestie Paxton. Right from the start this couple had chemistry, though neither wanted to act on it in fear of ruining their friendship, however that chemistry only became more explosive as their research continued. With lots of fun, banter and plenty of swoon worthy moments this has definitely become my new favourite couple. I cannot wait to see what Logan has for us next.
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200 reviews6 followers
April 28, 2024
Who better to experiment with BDSM than your hot bestie? I loved that the experiences were real and showed that everything doesn't always go as expected and sometimes hilariously wrong. The chemistry between the main characters was great and the supporting characters were nice additions as well. Very enjoyable book

I received an advance copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily
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1,256 reviews27 followers
May 6, 2024
Paxton and Hartford are best friends. Hartford is a writer who gets the job of writing an article on BDSM and she enlists Paxton's assistance...with rules! Some lovely laugh out loud moments, great appearances by previous characters and getting to meet Paxton's family. There is also a lot of steamy scenes! I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading about the rest of the Atwood family.
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566 reviews3 followers
May 10, 2024
❤️❤️🔥🔥❤️💔

Absolutely loved this book. Definitely a must read. All the feels in this one. At times I was laughing so hard. Thank you
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667 reviews57 followers
May 5, 2024
I loved Paxton and Hartford’s story. Probably one of my favorite friends to lovers book. It gives you the cute hallmark movie vibes to hotter than Fifty Shades of Gray. It’s definitely a book I’ll read again.
4 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 1/2
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1,794 reviews15 followers
May 16, 2024
This book has been fun. Hartford's journalistic work assignment necessitates a walk on what is, for her, the wild side, in the exploration of the world of BDSM. Enrolling her best friend Paxton as her support and experimental partner, they embark on a hilarious series of mishaps, mistakes, and enlightening scenes.
I enjoyed this read. It has been a funny, charming visit with close friends who really have been wearing blindfolds when it comes to their feelings. 💖💖💖💖
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387 reviews
May 3, 2024
Ohhh honey!! This book is going to get a hold of you, lure you in, whisper and dance with you, seduce you, make you laugh with the zany shenanigans that keep happening, not to mention the Atwood brothers' bantering, and if that's not enough, it will make you fall in love... hard.😍😍 Uh-huh! Like the secret dreams you hold in finding that special connection with your man or lady. Come on, we all have them.😝😝 And this book is just bubbling with secret desires between best friends that have known each other forever!!! Secret looks. Flirting. Exploring possibilities.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 The heart wants what the heart wants.

Hartford Jamison works for Cobblestone Chronicles and and her boss just gave her an exclusive to write about BDSM. To bring it to the forefront with realness and honesty. But Hart is an overthinker, a planner, girll you and me both!!🙈 She's a bit shy, okay a lot shy, and doesn't know a great deal about the BDSM world. Still, it's a great opportunity and she agrees to do it. Now, who can she share this stressful situation with? None other than her long time best friend, Paxton Atwood. He's a very attractive man. But this girlll, who clearly has already been thinking of him in that way, keeps talking herself out of it and squashing any little pull in that direction. Whyyy Hartford?? He's got mood eyes.😘😂 No one can resist that. It's a tractor beam! But Pax is her best friend, her rock, the man she runs to for anything, surely he isn't seeing her in that way. Right?! Their friendship means everything. She can't do it. Even though she really really wants to. Go for it, Hartford!🎢

Paxton Atwood has been in love with his Hartford for years. They grew up together. He's always been overprotective of her. He's watched out for her, loved her from afar. The one time he almost confessed his feelings, he got friend zoned so fast that with his broken heart, he remained there, telling himself that having her as his best friend was better than not having her at all.💔 Duuude. Come on!! Don't do this. Ughh. But now with this article, his Hart needs his help, she wants to explore this world with him and he's going to make sure it will only be HIM. He gets really jealous. It's cute! And what they go through, the hilarious pitfalls in trying to spice up one's intimate relationship, for the article of course, will push the limits for them both. The man loves his naughty talk!!🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 It's steamy. It's hottt! Grab some ice. A fan. A shower. You're going to need it.😲🚿

Lines are getting blurred and erased. The Atwood family already knows how Paxton feels. His brothers drive him up the wall with picking on him about Hartford. I'm not kidding.😭😭 He already knows how he feels about her. Hart knows how she feels about him. Who's going to take a chance and share their feelings first? Is there a HEA?!! I highly recommend, like right now, need for you to get this book and read it. It's romantic and sexy.🥵🥵🥵 I enjoyed the connectedness of other characters from previous books showing up too. Great world-building!! As for the title of the book: one should definitely fall for their best friend!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You never know where it could lead. Happy reading!!

🎶🌻Thank you to Mr Chance and Enticing Journey Book Promotions for an early book. This is my honest opinion on the book I read.🌻🎶
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167 reviews9 followers
May 5, 2024
Hartford Jamison and Pax Atwood, his family owns the local brewery, Atta Boy; have been friends FOREVER!!! Like elementary school forever!! Hartford is a reporter and her next topic is to explore the world of B D S M thanks to her editor. "Mr. Charleston says, “women who read Cobblestone Chronicles want adventure in their life. They want excitement. They want to explore their sexuality. We need to give that to them.”

Hartford turns to the only person she trusts to explore this lifestyle with her, Pax. But first Hart sets the rules that they both must follow. Can Pax do it? You will have to read it to see.

Pax and Hart visit Club Greed in Saint Pierce. Club Greed is the setting of the series Gods of Saint Pierce. I love how Logan intertwines his stories from one series to another!! You will get a glimpse of Ellis Atwood from Never Kiss a Stranger.

The tension is slow burn and the mishaps are hysterical!!! It is such a great beach read.

Here are some of my favorite quotes:

“As I see it,” Mr. Charleston says, “women who read Cobblestone Chronicles want adventure in their life. They want excitement. They want to explore their sexuality. We need to give that to them.” (what a forward thinking editor My kindle shut down and I thought oh my this book must be really hot , come to find out. I was at 1% battery - LOL)

"Moms can tie themselves up at home. WTF?"

"“Well, you better get them all washed, because I’m not doing this with you if your panties are dirty." Pax is always the jokester.

"Have I not been interested in dating because I have a deep, unrequited love for my best friend?"

"I opened the door, and said, “You want to play with that thing, you wear it.”

“Relax, Hart. I know what you mean,” he says in a low voice. He lifts my hand and brings my knuckles to his lips. “I think for one night only we don’t think about anything. Don’t think about your article. Don’t think about our past mishaps."

"I don’t want this to end. I’ve had a taste, literally, and now I’m addicted."

"Would it be weird if I told all of my brothers that none of them are allowed to look at Hartford while she’s here?"

"Women should embrace their sexuality and not be afraid to go after what they want in the bedroom. Even if it’s being controlled by the man.
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304 reviews7 followers
October 23, 2024
3.5 ⭐️. This was a fun and steamy read. Perfect if you’re in a book slump.

- no third act break up
- best friends to lovers w little kink thrown in
- supportive, adult characters
- they are both clearly experienced, but there’s little direct mention of any OM/OW
- lots of possessive thoughts from MMC
- strong and kind FMC who knows what she wants and a MMC strong enough to help her get it
- HEA
- dual POV

This is story of Paxton and Hartley who have been best friends since kindergarten and their journey out of the mutual friend zone. He is part owner of a brewery, along with his 5 brothers and sister. She is a journalist who is tasked with working on an article about BDSM. Enter Pax, ever ready to help. They try all kinds of things, none of which go well, but they clearly have fun trying. Of course, there’s an incident that results in her home needing repairs and a one bed situation in his house, when he takes her in.

I loved how from the beginning he was possessive and there was never a question that he would let her be with anyone else or that he would look at anyone else. The same for her. These were two people clearly destined for each other. The Sex Club scenes were handled so well; you felt their intense chemistry without any of the ick that can sometimes come from scenes written within that environment (at least for me). They were solely focused on each other.

It was lighthearted but also had some good feels. The spice was spicing.

This trope isn’t my favorite bc I don’t love the inherent lack of communication , but this was done well w a fun take on how to break through that barrier. I also would have liked a little more small relationship moments outside of all the sex.

Read it! You’ll have fun. :)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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374 reviews4 followers
May 6, 2024
Logan Chance's latest novel, 'Don't Fall for Your Best Friend,' is a laugh-out-loud and steamy romantic comedy that will keep you entertained from start to finish.

Paxton and Hartford (Hart) have been inseparable best friends since they were kids. However, their platonic relationship is put to the test when Hart is assigned to write an article on B.D.S.M. by her boss.

With no knowledge about the subject, Hart turns to Paxton for help. Unbeknownst to her, Paxton has been harboring a secret crush on her for years. So, when he volunteers to assist, it's not just about the article anymore.

As Paxton and Hart embark on their research, they stumble into a series of hilarious mishaps and experiments. From awkward role-playing to accidental bondage, their friendship is pushed to its limits.

Amidst the laughter and chaos, their undeniable attraction becomes impossible to ignore. After years of denial, Paxton and Hart finally give in to their desires, and the heat between them reaches a boiling point.

Logan Chance has a knack for creating vivid characters and worlds that leap off the page. In 'Don't Fall for Your Best Friend,' he brings to life the hilarious antics of Paxton and his four brothers, who provide a constant stream of wit and banter.
You'll find yourself rooting for Paxton and Hart as they navigate their feelings and grow as individuals.

Logan Chance's writing style is both entertaining and thought-provoking. This was a solid 4.5 ⭐️ read for me!
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2,088 reviews19 followers
May 11, 2024
Get ready for Magnolia Ridge, a town where everybody knows everybody and the Atwood men. Logan Chance starts us with Paxton and boy does he have a story. We saw a glimpse of him with February and Harrison's story in Latte Be Desired and boy was that just a tease because we see a lot more of this sexy guy. Paxton is known to be friendly not much of a womanizer because he's found his woman. The thing is he is stuck in the friend zone and his family know it's time for him to get out. Seeing Hartford with him you can see how perfect and balanced they are with each other. Logan Chance brings them together in a way that is so out there yet seems fitting between them. Hartford has always been there in his life and he in hers yet both afraid of really taking the jump and see what else can happen. Once thing for sure it's going to take some work between them and boy the way they get in on is just hillarious in every way and giving up is not an option especially for Paxton. Not only do we see this town come to life but we see the whole Atwood family and can't wait to see how Logan Chance brings them all together for next one in the series.

"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
7 reviews1 follower
May 9, 2024

Warm fuzzies to smoldering heat!
As I can always expect from Logan Chance, this best friends to lovers rom com is one that is easy to enjoy and absorb, and is a fun, refreshing read with just the right touches of comedy and spice.
Hartford (FMC) is a journalist who gets assigned to write a piece on BDSM. She decides with her best friend Paxton (MMC) that he will help her research by delving into the lifestyle together while maintaining their "just friends" status.
Hart and Pax have the most adorable best friend relationship.
The banter between them and their embarrassing mishaps are funny. The banter between the supporting characters, especially between Pax's brothers is raunchy but in a funny and entertaining way for sure. The story has an appealing "Friends" (the famous sit-com) vibe but with spice. And when sweet cutie-pie boy pal Pax gets his dirty talk on, it's perfectly hot-just right-not over the top...but on fire! So he flips from sweet to spicy in a flash and right when it counts. It makes Pax a great combo of affectionate and confidently demanding at all the right moments.
The HEA is satisfying.
I like to throw books like this one in my TBR between dark or much longer, heavily descriptive and more seriously emotionally charged, fantasy or tragic reads as a pick me up. Works like charm every time. This book will give you the warm fuzzies, but be careful not to catch fire when those warm fuzzies get pretty dang hot.
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2,509 reviews54 followers
May 1, 2024
Oh My Gosh, I laughed til I cried while reading Don’t Fall for Your Best Friend to the point my husband kept asking me if I was ok. The author gave us a hilarious romance that I know this reader will be reading again and again, especially when I need a light hearted pick me up from our crazy world. Paxton and Hartford have been best friends since they were little kids. There is nothing they wouldn’t do for one another, so when Hartford’s boss gives her the task of writing an article about the world of BDSM, which she knows zippo about, she vents to Paxton. Who in turn offers to help her out. Hartford’s leary but after setting some ground rules, she finally agrees to his help. But my goodness neither one of them could have guessed the hilarious outcome of each experience they tried. OK, maybe it’s just hilarious to us readers and not the actual couple, but Lord have Mercy if it could go wrong, trust me it does, usually ending in total disaster. Who Knew???

Is it them or something else at work that they just don’t realize? I can’t recommend this hilarious RomCom enough. Grab it up asap. You won’t regret it.

2 Thumbs Up and 5 Outstanding Stars
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Author 4 books11 followers
May 3, 2024
Don’t Fall For Your Best Friend is funny and steamy all at the same time. The laughs keep coming as Hartford and Paxton navigate their way through Hartford’s lifestyle article for the local newspaper.
Hartford Jamison is a lifestyle writer for the Magnolia Ridge newspaper. I love her character. She’s smart, ambitious, beautiful, and Paxton’s best friend. Her dedication to her job brings unexpected results. At least unexpected to her.
Paxton Atwood works at his family’s business. He’s gorgeous, professional, and charming. There is a side to him that is overprotective of Hartford.
Hartford enlists Paxton’s help for an assignment and things go wrong at every turn. These “malfunctions” are hilariously written even if the outcomes were not so funny. But one thing truly stands out is that even though they are best friends and don’t want to ruin that, the love that Paxton and Hartford have for eachother is ready to be explored.
I devoured this book. From the hilarious malfunctions to the steamy attraction, Don't Fall For Your Best Friend is definitely a book you don’t want to miss.
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328 reviews11 followers
May 3, 2024
Don’t Fall For Your Best Friend is funny and steamy all at the same time. The laughs keep coming as Hartford and Paxton navigate their way through Hartford’s lifestyle article for the local newspaper.
Hartford Jamison is a lifestyle writer for the Magnolia Ridge newspaper. I love her character. She’s smart, ambitious, beautiful, and Paxton’s best friend. Her dedication to her job brings unexpected results. At least unexpected to her.
Paxton Atwood works at his family’s business. He’s gorgeous, professional, and charming. There is a side to him that is overprotective of Hartford.
Hartford enlists Paxton’s help for an assignment and things go wrong at every turn. These “malfunctions” are hilariously written even if the outcomes were not so funny. But one thing truly stands out is that even though they are best friends and don’t want to ruin that, the love that Paxton and Hartford have for eachother is ready to be explored.
I devoured this book. From the hilarious malfunctions to the steamy attraction, Don't Fall For Your Best Friend is definitely a book you don’t want to miss.
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418 reviews5 followers
May 3, 2024
Don’t Fall For Your Best Friend is funny and steamy all at the same time. The laughs keep coming as Hartford and Paxton navigate their way through Hartford’s lifestyle article for the local newspaper.
Hartford Jamison is a lifestyle writer for the Magnolia Ridge newspaper. I love her character. She’s smart, ambitious, beautiful, and Paxton’s best friend. Her dedication to her job brings unexpected results. At least unexpected to her.
Paxton Atwood works at his family’s business. He’s gorgeous, professional, and charming. There is a side to him that is overprotective of Hartford.
Hartford enlists Paxton’s help for an assignment and things go wrong at every turn. These “malfunctions” are hilariously written even if the outcomes were not so funny. But one thing truly stands out is that even though they are best friends and don’t want to ruin that, the love that Paxton and Hartford have for eachother is ready to be explored.
I devoured this book. From the hilarious malfunctions to the steamy attraction, Don't Fall For Your Best Friend is definitely a book you don’t want to miss.
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66 reviews11 followers
May 7, 2024
4⭐️ 3🌶️

Some Tropes:
🍺 Friends to Lovers
✍️ Forced Proximity
🍺 He Falls First
✍️ One Bed

The Characters:

Hartford is a journalist and is tasked with writing and article about BDSM, but not just information from Google, her boss wants her to immerse herself in the community to gain valuable information.

Paxton owns a brewery with his brothers and travels a lot for business. Being the great friend that he is, he offers to help Hartford with her article.


My Opinion:

Hartford and Paxton’s “will they, won’t they” story definitely kept me on my toes. I was not expecting everything to play out how it did and I am far from disappointed! The book was well written, it flowed and it progressed at a good rate.

I do wish we would’ve gotten more of the scenes in writing vs. Hart’s recap notes and more from the club, but I’m just greedy like that. 😂 I also wish there was a little more substance once secrets were revealed. The ending felt a little rushed.

A very great friends to lovers romance with some kinky spice thrown in!

Now I’m left hoping and begging for a book with Anya and Griffin 🙏🏼
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1,353 reviews42 followers
February 9, 2025
First the good - I liked these characters and I was happy they finally figured out they had feelings for one another after basically being life long friends.
Next the bad - I have issues with books presenting BDSM as something that people go into without really understanding it or getting help from an experienced Dom or Domme. That's how people get hurt in real life and making it into something funny is honestly not safe.
Finally the ugly - I will never, ever understand people who have a long friendship not being able to trust that friend and sit down and have a conversation and say, "I've known you all my life, you are my very best friend, but I have deeper feelings for you and wanted to know if you feel the same way and you'd be open to exploring that with me. No matter what, you will always, always be my best friend." Seriously people use your damn words something we tell kids from age 2.

I will read the next book in this series because I am really curious about the Atwood family and would like to read more about them, but Paxton and Hartford's book was a bit of a miss for me.



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1,296 reviews
May 2, 2024
What could be more fun than a friends to lovers story, in a small town, with the unexpected addition of BDSM. When Hartford is given an assignment to write about BDSM, Paxton, her best friend, says he will help with the assignment. They've been best friends since grade school, but Paxton was certain she had friend zoned him, and Hartford never had enough self confidence to think they could be anything but best friends.

Once they start exploring the different kinks, the fun begins. Everything seems to go wrong, and it's hilarious. As much fun as they are having, they are finding a lot of kinks in their exploring different kinks. One of my favorites was the attempt with hot wax.

Paxton has a large family, he has four brothers and one sister. The brothers take great pleasure in teasing Paxton, annoying the heck out of him. Which just adds another layer of amusement to the story. This is now one of my favorite books by Logan Chance, it's just so much fun to read.

I received an ARC of Don't Fall for Your Best Friend and this is my honest opinion.



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1,824 reviews66 followers
May 5, 2024
The perfect start to a new series by Logan Chance. I'm a sucker for friends-to-lovers romance and Don't Fall For Your Best Friend checked all the boxes for a must-read book. Paxtton and Hartford give us all the banter, laughs, swoon-worthy and steamy moments that will have you unable to put their story down.
How can you say no when your male best friend offers to help you out with a BDSM article you have to write for work. You've had feelings for him since forever and now you get to do some kinky stuff that just might have you crossing that friendship line. The only thing is that he has the same feelings but never tells you. The disaster that happens every time you try something new has them and the reader in stitches. They can't seem to get a break but at the same time, they both get turned on more and more. One night changes everything and the sparks that were there turned into a full-blown five-alarm fire and the rules go out the door. Then you have Paxton's brothers adding fuel to the fire and you have a must-read start to the Magnolia Ridge series.
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May 6, 2024
This book is an absolute gem, blending humor and steamy romance in a way that had me hooked from the first page. Paxton and Hartford's journey into the world of BDSM for an article is both hilarious and heartwarming, testing the boundaries of their friendship in the most unexpected ways.

The chemistry between the characters is off the charts, and I found myself laughing out loud one moment and fanning myself the next. Logan Chance strikes the perfect balance between humor and heat, creating a story that is both entertaining and sizzling with tension.

What I appreciated most was how the author handled the sensitive subject matter with grace and respect, making the exploration of BDSM an integral part of the characters' growth and relationship. It never felt forced or uncomfortable, adding depth and authenticity to the story.

In conclusion, Don't Fall for Your Best Friend is a must-read for anyone looking for a fun, sexy, and engaging romantic comedy. I couldn't put it down and highly recommend it to anyone in need of a good laugh and a steamy romance fix!
346 reviews
May 16, 2024
Excellent

Meet Paxton Atwood lives in Mangolia Ridge and owns part of the brewery Atta Boy like the rest of his brothers and sister a family run business and specialised in brewer beers on Tap which has been a hit with local businesses. As a smooth talker and tall and handsome his best friend since high school Hartford Jaimeson has been the only continuous anchor in his life and he would do anything for her Even take part in her next assignment what could possible go wrong!!

Hartford Jaimeson hardworking journalist and best friend to Paxton Atwood and family since her aunt has time out to travel she is staying in a quaint cottage and has regularly movie nights and hanging out with Paxton. Her boss gives her an assignment which she needs to delve into herself and gain a prospective on BDSM and meeting with the local Munch . So her partner in crime Paxton Atwood what could possible go wrong!!

Excellent storyline highly recommended reading loved the characters and it is absolute romantic comedy you will laugh out loud moments can't wait for the next one !!
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June 25, 2024
Hooooo weeeeeeeeeeee…! Can that just be the entire review? I’m drooling over these two!

I love best friends to lovers trope. The second I saw that’s what this was, there was no other option. It had to be mine. Add on who it was written by, and I’m gone.

This book is everything. I’m not joking. Paxton is everything a dom should be. Hartford was definitely a QUEEN! They are navigating a new world here, and it was every bit hilarious as it was spicy. Seriously. All of the spice.

The thing I loved with this book and all of Logan Chance’s books is how deeply rooted in realness it is. Despite what many think, the world of BDSM isn’t just something to delve into. There is so much work and trust that goes into it. A person has to trust their partner completely.

Despite all of the hilarious mishaps that happened throughout this book, that implicit trust was very evident, and I appreciate that sooo much!

This book was one of the best I’ve read by Logan Chance. I’m so here for all of this series! I can’t wait for more!
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June 27, 2024
We get the best of swoon worthy ,steamy,Rom Com that the incredibly talented Logan Chance is so well known for.
Paxton and Hartford (Hart) have been best friends for years since school age, Hartford has been summoned to do an article on B.D.S….M by her boss.
Problem is….. she knows nothing about this and when her bestie volunteers to help her out…,. Well here’s where you’ll be laughing hysterically one minute then the next needing to take an ice shower to cool off.
These two have been in denial all these years where everyone around them have seen their attraction all along , Paxton’s 4 brothers and himself will have you laughing so hard between their texts and conversations the banter is hysterical.
Fast forward after all the mishaps and experiments these two try and let’s just say WOW the heat turns up full blast.
Logan can really bring a story and the world he creates within, to life right before your eyes and on every page you read
I highly recommend you run out and “One Click” this.
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May 9, 2024
Paxton and Hartford's journey to love

This is a new series that may be based on the Atwood family. First up, Paxton and Hartford. This story is laugh-out-loud funny; the banter and deep friendship between Pax and Hartford are very appealing.

Paxton Atwood and Hartford have been friends since school. Pax's always found her calm and friendly. Initially, he saw himself as her protector, but then he fell in love with her. He denied it because he did not want to ruin their friendship if she did not reciprocate the feelings.

Hartford has a new assignment from her boss: to write a story about BDSM. She is single, and Hartford enlists her best friend Pax's help.

Can spending even more time together and participating in the activities for her article cause their true feelings to finally emerge?

Don't Fall for Your Best Friend is my first full read from Logan Chance, and I found it well-written and fun.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:

Easy-to-read, Entertaining, Page-turner, Romantic, Steamy, Wonderful characters

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