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Friends Like This #4.5
Married Like This
“I’m gonna marry you someday.”
It’s been eleven years since he carved our initials under the slide and said those words. Since then we’ve walked through all the ups and downs of our lives together—even when we weren’t a couple. Through the hardest moments, we made it. Sometimes we were battered and bruised, but we did it.
All that was just the beginning.
We’re about to start our life together as husband and wife, and I can’t wait to see what twists and turns come next on the roller coaster of our lives. As long as I’ve got his hand in mine, I know we can make it through together.
Rae Cooper sounds like a good name. I could picture myself being Rae Cooper one day.
One day is now. And I can’t wait to marry the love of my life.
Follow along with Rae and Aaron as they go from engaged to married in this fun, sweet, and steamy Friends Like This bonus novella. If you haven’t read their story yet, head back to the beginning and jump on the roller coaster with Friends Like This.
It’s been eleven years since he carved our initials under the slide and said those words. Since then we’ve walked through all the ups and downs of our lives together—even when we weren’t a couple. Through the hardest moments, we made it. Sometimes we were battered and bruised, but we did it.
All that was just the beginning.
We’re about to start our life together as husband and wife, and I can’t wait to see what twists and turns come next on the roller coaster of our lives. As long as I’ve got his hand in mine, I know we can make it through together.
Rae Cooper sounds like a good name. I could picture myself being Rae Cooper one day.
One day is now. And I can’t wait to marry the love of my life.
Follow along with Rae and Aaron as they go from engaged to married in this fun, sweet, and steamy Friends Like This bonus novella. If you haven’t read their story yet, head back to the beginning and jump on the roller coaster with Friends Like This.
- GenresRomance
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2023
31 people are currently reading
127 people want to read
About the author
Bethany Monaco Smith
43 books205 followersBethany Monaco Smith is a writer-mom. When she’s not busy hanging with her boys, she’s writing cozy small town romances with lots of heart, a bit of steam, and all the feels. She loves happily-ever-afters and cries at every emotional moment, whether reading, writing, or watching. When she’s not mom-ing or writing, you can find her binge-reading on Kindle Unlimited, spending too much time on Instagram, and supporting fellow indie authors. Bethany survives on coffee, rewatching the same TV shows over and over, and her KU subscription. She lives in the Southern Tier of NY with her husband and two sons. You can find out more about Bethany and what she’s working on next on Instagram @bethanymonacosmith
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February 14, 2023
This was everything I didn't know I needed until we were surprised with it! 💗💍👰🏽♀️
As always Bethany's writing is flawless, full of all the feels both big and small. Except this time its love and laughter. And although there are some tears, they are the good kind! I absolutely loved every minute of reading the fun and sexy side of Aaron & Rae. I loved watching their love story grow and strengthen in the first four books. And this was just the icing on the cake! Their road to happily ever after was not easy! It was a rollercoaster ride for sure! But this beautiful surprise was a way to show that all their hardwork payed off. & That they are putting to use what they've learned. Communication, understanding and all the things that come with a relationship. Bethany writes in a way that everyone can relate, whether in a big way or small. Married Like This also gave us all the little sweet and fun moments of their relationship not just the big things that made or broke them. And then we got to see their beautiful much anticipated wedding! And boy did Bethany give us a gorgeous wedding! Now all we need is little Cooper babies and my heart will be complete! 🥰🥰
As always Bethany's writing is flawless, full of all the feels both big and small. Except this time its love and laughter. And although there are some tears, they are the good kind! I absolutely loved every minute of reading the fun and sexy side of Aaron & Rae. I loved watching their love story grow and strengthen in the first four books. And this was just the icing on the cake! Their road to happily ever after was not easy! It was a rollercoaster ride for sure! But this beautiful surprise was a way to show that all their hardwork payed off. & That they are putting to use what they've learned. Communication, understanding and all the things that come with a relationship. Bethany writes in a way that everyone can relate, whether in a big way or small. Married Like This also gave us all the little sweet and fun moments of their relationship not just the big things that made or broke them. And then we got to see their beautiful much anticipated wedding! And boy did Bethany give us a gorgeous wedding! Now all we need is little Cooper babies and my heart will be complete! 🥰🥰
February 14, 2023
Simply Perfection!!!
Aaron and Rae are the most wonderful couple ever!!! I don’t want their story to end. This time is to tell/show/share with us one of the most amazing events in their lives. This is the story I didn’t knew I needed until it came to my kindle. I loved everyfreakingthing lol. Aaron is the best ever (he wants to win over Vince). Rae is just perfect. Happy tears were place in reading this and definitely all the swoon, laughing too. They still are h0t for each other lol, I love it. I hope like granpa says that everyone falls like dominoes pieces now. Can’t wait for all of them. And the special appearance of some other characters from other author was the cherry of the cake.
Aaron and Rae are the most wonderful couple ever!!! I don’t want their story to end. This time is to tell/show/share with us one of the most amazing events in their lives. This is the story I didn’t knew I needed until it came to my kindle. I loved everyfreakingthing lol. Aaron is the best ever (he wants to win over Vince). Rae is just perfect. Happy tears were place in reading this and definitely all the swoon, laughing too. They still are h0t for each other lol, I love it. I hope like granpa says that everyone falls like dominoes pieces now. Can’t wait for all of them. And the special appearance of some other characters from other author was the cherry of the cake.
February 14, 2023
5 Stars
2.5 Chili Peppers
"This is real love. Finding someone you can do anything with or nothing with and still be just as happy."
I absolutely loved reading this. It was like seeing two old friends getting their happily ever after. I'll admit, this one made me cry happy tears more than once. The friendships that are in this book are what every person wants. I cannot see what the next books hold for the rest of the friends.
I also love that Bethany includes playlists in all of the books. This series is definitely worth the read!
2.5 Chili Peppers
"This is real love. Finding someone you can do anything with or nothing with and still be just as happy."
I absolutely loved reading this. It was like seeing two old friends getting their happily ever after. I'll admit, this one made me cry happy tears more than once. The friendships that are in this book are what every person wants. I cannot see what the next books hold for the rest of the friends.
I also love that Bethany includes playlists in all of the books. This series is definitely worth the read!
February 16, 2023
This book is the culmination of the love story of Aaron and Rae from the Friends Like This series. It begins after Aaron and Rae become engaged and is a true celebration of their love throughout the whole book.
It has all the feels you'd expect after following the couple's journey. I sighed happily from the first word to the last. Utter perfection!
It has all the feels you'd expect after following the couple's journey. I sighed happily from the first word to the last. Utter perfection!
February 17, 2023
I loved this so much!! It was so good to see Rae and Aaron get married and have this moment of pure happiness. This was so steamy and emotional.
March 14, 2023
I absolutely loved getting to read all about Aaron and Rae’s wedding! When Bethany dropped this all of the sudden I couldn’t wait to get to reading, I love this series and all the characters so I always love when she puts out something new in the series. She does such an amazing job bringing all the details to life with her words and you can just jump into the books and picture everything so vividly!
May 22, 2025
**SPOILER ALERT**
Well… they did it! They got their happily ever after, or at least their wedding! Although this was a novella, it felt like a whole book. It was cute and charming, and now I’m done with this series, because I’ve had enough of the group and we need a break from each other😂 I read this one because I just wanted to know and now I’m done; if you skip this one and continue with the series you won’t be missing anything.
Well… they did it! They got their happily ever after, or at least their wedding! Although this was a novella, it felt like a whole book. It was cute and charming, and now I’m done with this series, because I’ve had enough of the group and we need a break from each other😂 I read this one because I just wanted to know and now I’m done; if you skip this one and continue with the series you won’t be missing anything.
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February 25, 2023
I loved this wrap up of Ace and Rae’s story. The amount of turmoil this couple went through to get there happy ending helps you realize life with through you curveballs but you are strong enough to overcome them. Bethany really outdid herself of this series and can’t wait to see what everything leads
February 20, 2023
After following along on Rae and Aaron's journey, it was a great surprise to see that Bethany Monaco Smith wrote a little catch up story for us. You are going to love this little glimpse of Rae and Aaron as they prepare to spend the rest of their life together.
July 18, 2023
This is a sweet, steamy, beautiful wrap-up of Rae and Aaron's story.
The Friends Like Us series wraps up this couples story with this novella that takes is through their engagement and wedding.
It reads and flows so wonderfully. There is no be event or horrible misunderstanding to have a last minute doubt or break-up. It's a sweet love story with some great steamy bits throughout and an absolute lovely wrap-up for Rae and Aaron. Loved the big group of friends supporting them and them finally getting the happily ever after they works so hard for.
The Friends Like Us series wraps up this couples story with this novella that takes is through their engagement and wedding.
It reads and flows so wonderfully. There is no be event or horrible misunderstanding to have a last minute doubt or break-up. It's a sweet love story with some great steamy bits throughout and an absolute lovely wrap-up for Rae and Aaron. Loved the big group of friends supporting them and them finally getting the happily ever after they works so hard for.
February 24, 2026
Quick read. The more books I read in this series the less I like it. I only read it due to ordering ahead of first 3, but I think I’ll pass on the remaining books in the series for now. The books have too much unrealistic smut and it’s kind of cringe.
February 25, 2023
Amazingly sweet end to an epic love story!
March 2, 2023
The Novella that we’ve been waiting for is here!! Follow along as Aaron and Rae plan their wedding and get married. It was everything I had hoped it would be and more!
March 2, 2023
I loved this! It’s about time that they got married! The love they have for each other is insane and rarely happens! Thank you so much for the arc! I am so excited for the next one!
March 21, 2023
If you just need to know what happened leading up to Aaron and Rae’s wedding with a bit more detail, then definitely read this novella! It was everything I didn’t know I needed!
June 11, 2024
Beautiful love story
I love their relationship and how it grew. Their friendships and family are amazing too. What a great love story
I love their relationship and how it grew. Their friendships and family are amazing too. What a great love story
March 16, 2025
Definitely teared up at a beautiful ending to Aaron and Rae’s love story ❤️
July 30, 2025
perfect ending
Perfect ending to Aaron and Rae’s story. Thank you for this bonus novella! Starting book 5 of the series immediately to see what comes next for the rest of the crew
Perfect ending to Aaron and Rae’s story. Thank you for this bonus novella! Starting book 5 of the series immediately to see what comes next for the rest of the crew
February 6, 2025
I am so glad I picked this up in addition to the 11 book set. The wedding was everything I hoped it would be.
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