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Friends Like This #7
Family Like This
I had a plan:
Live my life.
Find my person.
Build a future together.
Then Amelia Davis walked into my life and I went from never the same girl twice to absolutely gone for her. But before we could make it official, we became three.
Now we’re trying to navigate becoming parents before being a couple, and I’m trying to stay in control and keep my anxiety from taking over.
Amelia is the girl of my dreams, but between pregnancy and the trauma of her past, it’s a constant fight to get her to trust me, let me in, and believe in the future I know we can have.
I knew when I found love I’d do anything to keep it safe and make it last. Though I’m learning that’s harder than I thought it would be, there’s nothing that will stop me from giving Amelia the love she deserves and building a beautiful family with her and our baby—not even the walls surrounding Amelia’s bruised heart.
Family Like This is the seventh book in the Friends Like This series and the first book featuring Miles and Amelia’s love story. Though it is a new love story, book seven is a direct continuation of the first six books. If you haven’t read them yet, head back to the beginning and jump on the roller coaster in Friends Like This.
Live my life.
Find my person.
Build a future together.
Then Amelia Davis walked into my life and I went from never the same girl twice to absolutely gone for her. But before we could make it official, we became three.
Now we’re trying to navigate becoming parents before being a couple, and I’m trying to stay in control and keep my anxiety from taking over.
Amelia is the girl of my dreams, but between pregnancy and the trauma of her past, it’s a constant fight to get her to trust me, let me in, and believe in the future I know we can have.
I knew when I found love I’d do anything to keep it safe and make it last. Though I’m learning that’s harder than I thought it would be, there’s nothing that will stop me from giving Amelia the love she deserves and building a beautiful family with her and our baby—not even the walls surrounding Amelia’s bruised heart.
Family Like This is the seventh book in the Friends Like This series and the first book featuring Miles and Amelia’s love story. Though it is a new love story, book seven is a direct continuation of the first six books. If you haven’t read them yet, head back to the beginning and jump on the roller coaster in Friends Like This.
365 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2023
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About the author
Bethany Monaco Smith
41 books193 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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October 27, 2023
This is book 7 in the friends like this series and follows Miles and Amelia. One thing I think is important to note about this series is that this is book 7 and honestly, I have not once thought this is a struggle to get through. This is a series that just pulls you in and doesn’t want to let you go. I have read a series before and sometime, you can get part way through it and think oh how can we possibly still be going, what more can be said, but this is honestly not the case with Friends Like This. I honestly will be sad when this series all comes to an end because you cannot possibly not be invested in this group of friends and want to know what is around the corner for them. Not only does Bethany develop our main characters relationship but we also have the side stories of the other friends as well. Bethany has such a way of writing that it feels like the characters come to life on the pages as you turn each one, she pulls you into the story that you feel that you are in fact in that very same circle of friends living out what they are living.
I absolutely loved Miles and Amelia and how they went from friend’s with benefits to Amelia being pregnant and then deciding they want more from each other to dealing with the trauma’s that Amelia is dealing with or not dealing with and Miles’ anxiety. This book is not for the faint hearted in the sense that it is honestly a rollercoaster of emotions.
Amelia has so much going on, with dealing with grief of losing her father a few years back and dealing with the ill-health of her mother, she has built up walls and struggles to let people in, as she is used to doing it on her on. In this book she learns that she isn’t actually a lone and with Miles and Dani as her bff that with them comes an extended family who are willing to open their arms and accept her. The question is can Amelia open her heart and let these people in to help her.
Then we have Miles and oh do I love Miles he was always the one that came across is happy and go lucky but underneath that all is a man who is loving and affectionate and will do anything for the ones he loves. Behind all this is a man who suffers from anxiety and once that kicks in his overthinking commences which can cause him to spiral, but he learns as always that his friends and family are there to support him.
As always Bethany deals with such real life issues in such a sensitive manner and opens your eyes to the everyday suffering and issues that we all suffer from. Her compassion in writing these stories comes across. It lets you see that we all struggle and it is so easy to relate to her characters.
I absolutely loved Miles and Amelia and how they went from friend’s with benefits to Amelia being pregnant and then deciding they want more from each other to dealing with the trauma’s that Amelia is dealing with or not dealing with and Miles’ anxiety. This book is not for the faint hearted in the sense that it is honestly a rollercoaster of emotions.
Amelia has so much going on, with dealing with grief of losing her father a few years back and dealing with the ill-health of her mother, she has built up walls and struggles to let people in, as she is used to doing it on her on. In this book she learns that she isn’t actually a lone and with Miles and Dani as her bff that with them comes an extended family who are willing to open their arms and accept her. The question is can Amelia open her heart and let these people in to help her.
Then we have Miles and oh do I love Miles he was always the one that came across is happy and go lucky but underneath that all is a man who is loving and affectionate and will do anything for the ones he loves. Behind all this is a man who suffers from anxiety and once that kicks in his overthinking commences which can cause him to spiral, but he learns as always that his friends and family are there to support him.
As always Bethany deals with such real life issues in such a sensitive manner and opens your eyes to the everyday suffering and issues that we all suffer from. Her compassion in writing these stories comes across. It lets you see that we all struggle and it is so easy to relate to her characters.
October 27, 2023
Family Like This by Bethany Monaco Smith
Miles & Amelia 💛
Surprise pregnancy! While most people are iffy on this trope I absolutely love it! Throw in Bethany and I'm head over heels! Iykyk 😉
As much as I loved Aaron. And Joel is my forever book boyfriend! I new Miles' story was going to be good. I remember saying to Bethany I can't wait for his book because when he gets hit with the Love bug it's going to hot him hard! And boy does it ever! It completely flips everything. And I'm absolutely here for it.
I love everything about this book, even the hard parts because by now being book 7 in the series we all know Bethany is going to put these characters THROUGH it before she heals them and gives them their HEA. And that's what I love most their growth! So I can't wait for book 8!
This book hard the hard stuff, I love the Mental health rep for both the anxiety and the Alzheimer’s. Another favorite thing about Bethanys books is that mental health plays such a big part in her characters. It's something that I feel isnt talked enough about. As someone who struggles with their mental health I love that these books are relatable. Even if these characters are 10+ years younger I can relate to their struggles!
Amelia is fiesty as hell and is dealing with a lot of unresolved issues as well as being pregnant. She's a tsunami of emotions. But God to I love her. Because underneathe you can see the beautiful badass shes going to bloom into! While Miles is next level book boyfriend material he has his own anxieties to work through. And while he thinks that he's got it all figured out, he's learning he can't control everything.
It's raw, it's an emotional rollercoaster (like always), it's spicy and swoony! & boy does Miles have a dirty mouth! It's always the quiet ones! 🥵 can not wait for Full Daddy Miles in the next book! 🙌
Miles & Amelia 💛
Surprise pregnancy! While most people are iffy on this trope I absolutely love it! Throw in Bethany and I'm head over heels! Iykyk 😉
As much as I loved Aaron. And Joel is my forever book boyfriend! I new Miles' story was going to be good. I remember saying to Bethany I can't wait for his book because when he gets hit with the Love bug it's going to hot him hard! And boy does it ever! It completely flips everything. And I'm absolutely here for it.
I love everything about this book, even the hard parts because by now being book 7 in the series we all know Bethany is going to put these characters THROUGH it before she heals them and gives them their HEA. And that's what I love most their growth! So I can't wait for book 8!
This book hard the hard stuff, I love the Mental health rep for both the anxiety and the Alzheimer’s. Another favorite thing about Bethanys books is that mental health plays such a big part in her characters. It's something that I feel isnt talked enough about. As someone who struggles with their mental health I love that these books are relatable. Even if these characters are 10+ years younger I can relate to their struggles!
Amelia is fiesty as hell and is dealing with a lot of unresolved issues as well as being pregnant. She's a tsunami of emotions. But God to I love her. Because underneathe you can see the beautiful badass shes going to bloom into! While Miles is next level book boyfriend material he has his own anxieties to work through. And while he thinks that he's got it all figured out, he's learning he can't control everything.
It's raw, it's an emotional rollercoaster (like always), it's spicy and swoony! & boy does Miles have a dirty mouth! It's always the quiet ones! 🥵 can not wait for Full Daddy Miles in the next book! 🙌
October 27, 2023
I always knew when Miles found his "one", it would be oh so sweet, but he exceeded my expectations! Miles was always a one-and-done playboy, but the way he loves and cares for his friends and family, I knew he would make the best boyfriend ever once he decided to settle down with someone.
When he Met Amelia, he knew there was something "more" for them and when they decide that they may want to give themselves a chance to see what can happen between them, tehy are surprised by a pregnancy.
Miles is all in and finds his feelings quickly, but Amelia is harder to fully give in. A tough childhood and abandonment issues, make it hard for her to trust in the feelings and that Miles will stick around and that she's worthy of him sticking around.
Slowly, she finds herself learning that what she has with Miles is real and his friends are truly wanting to be her friends also. However, her life so far has made it hard for her to fully trust in herself and others and that makes this a bit more of a struggle for the couple. That is something that I actually really love about the story. It's real. It's not a meet, fall in love, everything is wonderful until a misunderstanding breaks them up for a bit and then they are back together with no problems at all. Miles and Amelia are constantly working on themselves and each other. Proving themselves, making mistakes and learning how to communicate and have a real, lasting love.
There are some beautifully heartbreaking moments and events in the story and a somewhat cliffhanger of an ending that make me so anxious for the next book to see what will happen with Miles and Amelia and all the friends we've grown to love throughout this series.
When he Met Amelia, he knew there was something "more" for them and when they decide that they may want to give themselves a chance to see what can happen between them, tehy are surprised by a pregnancy.
Miles is all in and finds his feelings quickly, but Amelia is harder to fully give in. A tough childhood and abandonment issues, make it hard for her to trust in the feelings and that Miles will stick around and that she's worthy of him sticking around.
Slowly, she finds herself learning that what she has with Miles is real and his friends are truly wanting to be her friends also. However, her life so far has made it hard for her to fully trust in herself and others and that makes this a bit more of a struggle for the couple. That is something that I actually really love about the story. It's real. It's not a meet, fall in love, everything is wonderful until a misunderstanding breaks them up for a bit and then they are back together with no problems at all. Miles and Amelia are constantly working on themselves and each other. Proving themselves, making mistakes and learning how to communicate and have a real, lasting love.
There are some beautifully heartbreaking moments and events in the story and a somewhat cliffhanger of an ending that make me so anxious for the next book to see what will happen with Miles and Amelia and all the friends we've grown to love throughout this series.
October 28, 2023
Just when you think a series isn’t going to hit harder on your heart…Bethany comes along and rips it to pieces just to prove to you that it’s not over! My gosh!
Miles has been there for everyone else in his life, always shoving down the worst parts of his own struggles with anxiety. When the “invisible” friend comes sweeping into his life, and he ends up a dad to be - how will he possibly cope with falling in love, a baby, and anxiety all at once? How do you not spiral when you feel like your own castle is crumbling?
Amelia…gosh Amelia. I could feel so much of myself in her at different points of the story. She’s a bit of a mess in and of herself. She doesn’t “need” or want to fall in love. Easy peasy is her normal route…but ending up pregnant wasn’t part of it all being easy. You entwine that with losing a parent completely, and feeling like you’ve already lost your other parent who’s physically there, but not always mentally there…and realizing you’re falling in love…and it’s the perfect storm.
I could quite literally gush about this book, but I’d also end up giving so much away. If you even contemplated continuing this series after Aaron, Rae, Joel and Sarah’s stories…then without a doubt, keep going. This one hits so differently on the mental health aspects, and in such a respectful way, that…agh my heart is pounding just waiting for the next part.
“Loss is lonely, but it is not solitary. Everyone experiences it at some point, and while I wish that somehow made it easier to bear, it doesn’t really, it just makes it more normal to live through.”
Miles has been there for everyone else in his life, always shoving down the worst parts of his own struggles with anxiety. When the “invisible” friend comes sweeping into his life, and he ends up a dad to be - how will he possibly cope with falling in love, a baby, and anxiety all at once? How do you not spiral when you feel like your own castle is crumbling?
Amelia…gosh Amelia. I could feel so much of myself in her at different points of the story. She’s a bit of a mess in and of herself. She doesn’t “need” or want to fall in love. Easy peasy is her normal route…but ending up pregnant wasn’t part of it all being easy. You entwine that with losing a parent completely, and feeling like you’ve already lost your other parent who’s physically there, but not always mentally there…and realizing you’re falling in love…and it’s the perfect storm.
I could quite literally gush about this book, but I’d also end up giving so much away. If you even contemplated continuing this series after Aaron, Rae, Joel and Sarah’s stories…then without a doubt, keep going. This one hits so differently on the mental health aspects, and in such a respectful way, that…agh my heart is pounding just waiting for the next part.
“Loss is lonely, but it is not solitary. Everyone experiences it at some point, and while I wish that somehow made it easier to bear, it doesn’t really, it just makes it more normal to live through.”
October 29, 2023
FAMILY LIKE THIS By Bethany Monaco Smith
I had a plan:
Live my life.
Find my person.
Build a future together.
Then Amelia Davis walked into my life and I went from never the same girl twice to absolutely gone for her. But before we could make it official, we became three.
Now we’re trying to navigate becoming parents before being a couple, and I’m trying to stay in control and keep my anxiety from taking over.
Amelia is the girl of my dreams, but between pregnancy and the trauma of her past, it’s a constant fight to get her to trust me, let me in, and believe in the future I know we can have.
I knew when I found love I’d do anything to keep it safe and make it last.
😊What i liked -
✔ Surprise Pregnancy/Friends With Benefits/Found Family/Small Town.
✔ I am not too fond of the surprise pregnancy trope, but I liked it the way Bethany handled it in the book.
✔ I have been a fan of Miles' character and had been waiting for his story and what a mindblowing story it was.
✔ It was as usual a book full of feels. lots of laughter, heartbreaks, love and bonds.(and as usual i cried tons)
✔ My heartbroke for Rae and Aaron too.
🤔What could have been better -
✔ I have been left high and dry with that cliffhanger.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lover
🏡Small Town Romance
🫄Surprise Pregnancy Romance
📈My Rating : 5/5
Thank you, Bethany Monaco Smith, for a copy.
I had a plan:
Live my life.
Find my person.
Build a future together.
Then Amelia Davis walked into my life and I went from never the same girl twice to absolutely gone for her. But before we could make it official, we became three.
Now we’re trying to navigate becoming parents before being a couple, and I’m trying to stay in control and keep my anxiety from taking over.
Amelia is the girl of my dreams, but between pregnancy and the trauma of her past, it’s a constant fight to get her to trust me, let me in, and believe in the future I know we can have.
I knew when I found love I’d do anything to keep it safe and make it last.
😊What i liked -
✔ Surprise Pregnancy/Friends With Benefits/Found Family/Small Town.
✔ I am not too fond of the surprise pregnancy trope, but I liked it the way Bethany handled it in the book.
✔ I have been a fan of Miles' character and had been waiting for his story and what a mindblowing story it was.
✔ It was as usual a book full of feels. lots of laughter, heartbreaks, love and bonds.(and as usual i cried tons)
✔ My heartbroke for Rae and Aaron too.
🤔What could have been better -
✔ I have been left high and dry with that cliffhanger.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lover
🏡Small Town Romance
🫄Surprise Pregnancy Romance
📈My Rating : 5/5
Thank you, Bethany Monaco Smith, for a copy.
October 28, 2023
Why oh why did I think Miles love story was one book. Nice Bethany😂😂you got me good.
I feel like I rode a roller coaster. There were so many ups and downs, but I loved it because it’s so true to life. So many of us go through these same situations or suffer through the same traumas. Be aware that grief is a big part of this book. How we deal with it, or in some cases don’t, how it shapes our lives and how mentally it can leave us feeling isolated and alone.
Mental health is something Bethany has deep dived into throughout this whole series. She helps us recognise that being transparent and willing to talk about emotions does not make us weak. This should be a must-read for new adults.
Anyway…for the good stuff. I find it so ironic that Miles was the first one to have a pregnant partner. Amelia matches him so well. I love their quiet moments together, when he’s cooking for her, stroking her tummy, watching Steel Magnolias. (Side note: I am now watching this because of Amelia, thank you love)
However Bossy Miles has to be my favourite. If I was Amelia I think I’d be naughty more often. The consequences are well worth it.
Thank you Bethany and team for the arc. I am loving this series so much.
I feel like I rode a roller coaster. There were so many ups and downs, but I loved it because it’s so true to life. So many of us go through these same situations or suffer through the same traumas. Be aware that grief is a big part of this book. How we deal with it, or in some cases don’t, how it shapes our lives and how mentally it can leave us feeling isolated and alone.
Mental health is something Bethany has deep dived into throughout this whole series. She helps us recognise that being transparent and willing to talk about emotions does not make us weak. This should be a must-read for new adults.
Anyway…for the good stuff. I find it so ironic that Miles was the first one to have a pregnant partner. Amelia matches him so well. I love their quiet moments together, when he’s cooking for her, stroking her tummy, watching Steel Magnolias. (Side note: I am now watching this because of Amelia, thank you love)
However Bossy Miles has to be my favourite. If I was Amelia I think I’d be naughty more often. The consequences are well worth it.
Thank you Bethany and team for the arc. I am loving this series so much.
October 26, 2023
I have always been intrigued with Miles since the first book. He has a character that you just can't not love. Yes, he is a player but there was something about him that just made you want to get into his mind and get to know him deeper. In Family Like Us, we get to see a different side of him and it is one that I definitely swooned over. Ms. Monco Smith gives us a story that is full of love, and friendship but also deals with past traumas and anxiety. The way that she deals with and writes about those topics is done with such care and love.
Family Like This sees Miles meeting the one person who takes over his heart, Amelia. A surprise pregnancy sees the two of them dealing with real-life decisions and reality sets in. To watch their relationship grow and the love that was shared was beautiful. There was a chemistry between them and that chemistry is what helped with what life threw at them.
Yes, this book ends with a cliffhanger of all cliffhangers. I cannot wait to see what is in store for Miles and Amelia in the next book.
Family Like This sees Miles meeting the one person who takes over his heart, Amelia. A surprise pregnancy sees the two of them dealing with real-life decisions and reality sets in. To watch their relationship grow and the love that was shared was beautiful. There was a chemistry between them and that chemistry is what helped with what life threw at them.
Yes, this book ends with a cliffhanger of all cliffhangers. I cannot wait to see what is in store for Miles and Amelia in the next book.
October 27, 2023
I received an ARC of this book.
Where to start………….we are back in the world of quite possibly the best friend group ever and this time it's Miles' turn! He's the resident playboy who has been knocked on his a** by Amelia. Rae and Arron will always be my favourites because this started off this great series but Miles, oh boy! I really liked him. From the very first pages we see Miles being supportive and devoted to a very scared Amelia and their unborn child. I mean 2% in and we are getting "You're not alone anymore, You have a family now, because you have me. No matter what.". Throughout the book we see Miles struggle with his own anxiety. His friendship with Mackenzie is so nice to read about. Amelia is very guarded and absolutely not used to dealing with having love and support and you see her struggle to let Miles in.
The author touches upon mental health in all of her books in some shape or form and she always deals with it in a delicate but realistic way. Rae and Aaron, need I say more!
The book does end on a cliffhanger so be warned……..
Where to start………….we are back in the world of quite possibly the best friend group ever and this time it's Miles' turn! He's the resident playboy who has been knocked on his a** by Amelia. Rae and Arron will always be my favourites because this started off this great series but Miles, oh boy! I really liked him. From the very first pages we see Miles being supportive and devoted to a very scared Amelia and their unborn child. I mean 2% in and we are getting "You're not alone anymore, You have a family now, because you have me. No matter what.". Throughout the book we see Miles struggle with his own anxiety. His friendship with Mackenzie is so nice to read about. Amelia is very guarded and absolutely not used to dealing with having love and support and you see her struggle to let Miles in.
The author touches upon mental health in all of her books in some shape or form and she always deals with it in a delicate but realistic way. Rae and Aaron, need I say more!
The book does end on a cliffhanger so be warned……..
October 28, 2023
“Family Like This” is the seventh book in Bethany Monaco Smith’s Friends Like This series, and it’s the start of Miles and Amelia’s story. I thought this book was amazing; the plot was a good mix of funny, swoony, angsty, and emotional. Miles was such a sweetheart, and you could tell from the very beginning that he would do anything for Amelia and their baby. I could also really relate to Miles because of his need for control and because of his anxiety. I thought that Amelia was so strong, especially considering everything she’s been through, and that made her closed off at times. On the other hand, I was so proud of her when she was finally able to accept that Miles’s friends and family were hers as well. The ending was definitely a shocker, so I can’t wait to see what happens next for these characters!
October 16, 2023
The "Friend's Like This" series holds a special place in my heart. I have a deep appreciation for series that are connected, and Bethany excels at crafting captivating narratives. The tale of Miles and Amelia is nothing short of equal parts hope, heartbreak and waiting with baited breath and stands out as my personal favorite within the series. From Amelia's poignant experiences, both past and present, to Miles's battle with anxiety, this story moved me to tears.
Bethany's sensitive handling of Rae and Aaron's challenges also tugged at my heartstrings. The way the group of friends rallies around their companions is truly heartwarming. It's a poignant reminder that everyone deserves friends like these! And that cliffy!!!! OMG
Bethany's sensitive handling of Rae and Aaron's challenges also tugged at my heartstrings. The way the group of friends rallies around their companions is truly heartwarming. It's a poignant reminder that everyone deserves friends like these! And that cliffy!!!! OMG
October 25, 2023
Surprise pregnancy has been one of my favorite tropes for a while now, and Family Like This did not disappoint.
I loved watching the relationship between Amelia and Miles grow into what it was at the end of this book. I loved seeing the growth of the characters individually as well as together. Obviously, I feel like both of them still have some growing to do but loved the development of both of them.
The ending shocked me, I was not expecting it and am so curious how it is going to affect both of the characters and their relationship.
Such an amazing book. If you have not started this series then you're missing out, and I cannot recommend it enough.
I loved watching the relationship between Amelia and Miles grow into what it was at the end of this book. I loved seeing the growth of the characters individually as well as together. Obviously, I feel like both of them still have some growing to do but loved the development of both of them.
The ending shocked me, I was not expecting it and am so curious how it is going to affect both of the characters and their relationship.
Such an amazing book. If you have not started this series then you're missing out, and I cannot recommend it enough.
October 26, 2023
- Surprise pregnancy
- New relationship
Part of the Friends Like This series, this book picks up at the end of book six when Miles finds out that Amelia is pregnant.
Miles is the sweetest and most supportive person ever. I swooned over and over while reading this. Although Miles struggles with anxiety, he shows up big time. He is all in...even though Amelia is not ready to commit to a relationship.
Amelia has a lot of trust issues and doesn't have a family support system, so having all of Miles's friends accept her is hard for her to comprehend.
I loved, loved this book and this series is one of my favorites.
- New relationship
Part of the Friends Like This series, this book picks up at the end of book six when Miles finds out that Amelia is pregnant.
Miles is the sweetest and most supportive person ever. I swooned over and over while reading this. Although Miles struggles with anxiety, he shows up big time. He is all in...even though Amelia is not ready to commit to a relationship.
Amelia has a lot of trust issues and doesn't have a family support system, so having all of Miles's friends accept her is hard for her to comprehend.
I loved, loved this book and this series is one of my favorites.
October 26, 2023
I loved this book so much! It's such a beautiful and emotional love story between Miles and Amelia. I got emotional several times while reading and Bethany also portrayed what it's like to have anxiety perfectly with everything that Miles has to go through and deal with.
One of my favorite quotes from Family Like This was this one;
"Sometimes I’m not sure whether to swoon or smack him, but after years of doing everything on my own, it feels good to be taken care of again."
I can't wait to read the conclusion to the Friends Like This series to find out what happens next between Miles and Amelia.
*I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
One of my favorite quotes from Family Like This was this one;
"Sometimes I’m not sure whether to swoon or smack him, but after years of doing everything on my own, it feels good to be taken care of again."
I can't wait to read the conclusion to the Friends Like This series to find out what happens next between Miles and Amelia.
*I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 28, 2023
Of the main six, Miles has long been the one I’ve wanted more from, and I’m so glad to finally get his story. He and Amelia hit the ground running with a surprise pregnancy and all the complicated issues that brings to the table. This story explores the challenges of facing the future with someone you don’t know if you want to be with romantically, aging parents, mental health, and so many other topics that are normally missing from romance books. Bethany, as always, did an amazing job of making these characters feel real and meaningful. I am hopeful and excited to see what the next book will bring for the both of them.
October 26, 2023
We finally get to meet Miles and Amelia. We have fallen in love with this group of friends and I know I had been anxiously awaiting to see who would make Miles fall hard and deep. Miles has operated off the idea that because he saw his friends struggles that he would know how to handle those situations . He has a lot to learn as his life changes quickly when Amelia walks in.
Amelia has been through a lot in her life which makes her an independent MC one who struggles with being loved by others. Miles and Amelia have a lot to learn and I can’t wait to see how their story gets its HEA!
Amelia has been through a lot in her life which makes her an independent MC one who struggles with being loved by others. Miles and Amelia have a lot to learn and I can’t wait to see how their story gets its HEA!
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October 27, 2023I’ve been waiting for Miles’ book and it did not disappoint!
I love how it talks of the issues that he struggles with, and how he’s trying his best to put in the work so that he can be the best he can be for the ones that he loves.
It was fantastic seeing the characters from the past books, as we have grown to love them. As always, Bethany pulls us in and makes us feel like we are part of the friend group, experiencing their lives right there with them.
I can’t wait for the next installment.
I love how it talks of the issues that he struggles with, and how he’s trying his best to put in the work so that he can be the best he can be for the ones that he loves.
It was fantastic seeing the characters from the past books, as we have grown to love them. As always, Bethany pulls us in and makes us feel like we are part of the friend group, experiencing their lives right there with them.
I can’t wait for the next installment.
October 27, 2023
You are going to love every second of this book. The wait for Miles story was worth the wait. You will fall hard for him. He is sheer perfection and the most loving, compassionate, adorable character that you will swoon over him throughout the entire book. Amelia is his perfect half and she makes him whole and she is having his baby so they are now going to be three!! Amelia has some struggles and is struggling with everything but their story is beautiful. Their story isn’t finished and I can’t wait to see their HEA. Happy Reading!!!
October 28, 2023
Strong FMC
Overprotective MMC
Mental Health Awareness
Girl Squad
Loss
Bethany has hit contemporary romance series gold with Friends Like This series! The series just keeps getting better and better with every book! I totally fell in love with Miles and his devotion and passion for Amilia. They are both very much figuring out life together with an unplanned pregnancy thrown in. I loved reading their story and hated the cliffhanger BUT I know the next book will be worth the wait! Impatiently waiting for their next book!!
Overprotective MMC
Mental Health Awareness
Girl Squad
Loss
Bethany has hit contemporary romance series gold with Friends Like This series! The series just keeps getting better and better with every book! I totally fell in love with Miles and his devotion and passion for Amilia. They are both very much figuring out life together with an unplanned pregnancy thrown in. I loved reading their story and hated the cliffhanger BUT I know the next book will be worth the wait! Impatiently waiting for their next book!!
October 30, 2023
You know when you read a book and there's like a glaringly obvious plot hole that keeps dragging you out of the story and ruins the book again and again?
I just kept going back to how quickly he knocked up the FMC and my brain is doing the math and how many "encounters" he had before her with his "never the same girl twice" 🤢 mentality...
How many years before the baby mamas come knocking on their door?
I can't really explain it but every time I pictured that (and it was a LOT) then I would need to pause.
I just kept going back to how quickly he knocked up the FMC and my brain is doing the math and how many "encounters" he had before her with his "never the same girl twice" 🤢 mentality...
How many years before the baby mamas come knocking on their door?
I can't really explain it but every time I pictured that (and it was a LOT) then I would need to pause.
October 27, 2023
Miles is the perfect book boyfriend ever!!! You all are going to fall for him, fast and hard as he falls for Amelia and their baby. Some of my favorite tropes are in this book and for me makes everything better, friends to lovers and surprise pregnancy. Daddy Miles is just perfection in a character. I fell in love with him in chapter 1!!!! I loved Miles before this book, because he is an amazing friend to everyone, specially Rae and Mackie but now? Getting to know him more is absolutely amazing. He is everything and more. The fifth member of the OG is falling in love finally. Amelia is his perfect half. Together they are fire, explosion, in the best possible way. They are amazing as couple. This is definitely an emotional book. I was really mad in some chapters but them in others I was sobbing, literally sobbing and reading. You are going to cry, so be prepared to read this with tissues, lots of tissues (it’s true!!!) and you are going to swoon in every chapter. Gosh it was awful and beautiful at the same time. Be prepared for another cliffhanger, not Bethany’s worst cliffhanger but hey, it’s a cliffhanger so… I can’t wait to read the next book and their HEA!!!! PS. Still loving Aaron Freaking Cooper so much!!!
October 24, 2023
Book seven in the series and it does not disappoint. Miles an Amelia's story is only beginning and I personally can't wait for it to continue. They are througn curve balls and strikes during this book but they learn to trust and love. It is beautiful to see how the characters grow and evolve in this book. Hits you in feels,with a dash of sass and n pinch of spice. A perfect reading experience. This series has a piece of my heart and I can not wait for the next book. Loved it and the author.
October 28, 2023
I knew this was going to be good before I even read the 1st chapter! After watching and witnessing everyone around him fall in love, Miles finally meets his match.
The surprise pregnancy announcement was expected, but how the characters dealt with the news wasn’t. The struggles and emotional aspect of the book will hit you hard in some chapters. You’ll be jumping for joy one minute, then crying your eyes out the next. Any book that can torture your soul like that is worth the read.
The surprise pregnancy announcement was expected, but how the characters dealt with the news wasn’t. The struggles and emotional aspect of the book will hit you hard in some chapters. You’ll be jumping for joy one minute, then crying your eyes out the next. Any book that can torture your soul like that is worth the read.
October 20, 2023
Ahhhh this book ends in a cliffhanger but this author does that sometimes but she never leaves you hanging the next book will finish it up! I love how Miles is invested in taking care of Amelia and making sure she has all she needs. I won’t give more or I’ll end up spiking the book! Definitely recommend reading every book by this author.
October 23, 2023
I loved this so much! I've been wanting Miles' romance since the beginning of this series and I'm loving it. It was great being back with this incredible friend group. I like how Bethany can take harder to talk about topics and do an amazing job with them. That ending crushed me and I can't wait to see what happens next...and cry more.
October 26, 2023
Miles has always been my favorite since day one. But for some reason, I couldn't get into this book. I had to leave it .but finally, I got the urge and flew threw it! It was so good! Amelia kinda annoyed me, but that's easy to do these days! As always with this series, it's an easy 5 stars for me, even with the small bump in the road!
October 27, 2023
I love how these character's stories just keep going. And that it's not just one book with the story. When I really fall in love with a couple/couples and their story I'm never ready for it to end! And I love this little group of friends that Bethany has created and that we keep getting to go back to their world over and over and see how each character's story progresses and their HEA.
October 28, 2023
I knew that I was going to love Miles the moment I met him in this series. I just didn’t know how much. Bethany has done it again with yet another amazing story. Her story telling around mental health is extraordinary as our her characters and their ability to just get it when someone needs help. Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster and big cliffhanger. So ready for the next book
November 4, 2023
Thank you Bethany for letting me ARC read this amazing book. As always Bethany can get you in your emotions with in just chapter one. I love how she open talks about mental health in her books make it so much relatable to her characters. The spicy in this book was well written and tasteful as always. This book is a must read and I need more with that cliff hanger was so sad and want more.
November 5, 2023
love love love
I loved this book! Miles has been one of my babies for a while and reading as he falls and falls hard for not one but two (the baby has him wrapped already). I am so thankful to be able to stay in this world as long as I have because it is one of my favorites. Amilia may be new but she fits in perfectly. I am excited to see where the future takes them!
I loved this book! Miles has been one of my babies for a while and reading as he falls and falls hard for not one but two (the baby has him wrapped already). I am so thankful to be able to stay in this world as long as I have because it is one of my favorites. Amilia may be new but she fits in perfectly. I am excited to see where the future takes them!
January 2, 2024
One day. I finished this book in one day.
My poor husband kept looking over at me and I was still reading it. This book put me on an emotional roller coaster. I can read some tough topics but oof. Be prepared with tissues folks. You’re gonna need a whole box.
As always, Bethany delivers everything in what she writes and I couldn’t be more thankful to be able to read it. You’re the best!!
My poor husband kept looking over at me and I was still reading it. This book put me on an emotional roller coaster. I can read some tough topics but oof. Be prepared with tissues folks. You’re gonna need a whole box.
As always, Bethany delivers everything in what she writes and I couldn’t be more thankful to be able to read it. You’re the best!!
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