Her Perfect Plan: A Best Friend's Older Brother Romance

by Endria Nuaros

What do you do when you’re crushing on your best friend’s older brother but the age difference is too wide? You make a plan for the future of course. A Perfect Plan, an age-gap romance full of fun and friendship.Caroline had loved Nikolas for as long as she could remember. Her best friend’s brother was only seven years older, but when you’re eleven and he’s eighteen that difference might as well be one hundred years. So Operation Nikolas was born. But as they grew older, he proved to be more stubborn than she anticipated. And yet… there were moments where she swore desire shone in his eyes. Would the jump from friends to lovers ever come to fruition?Nikolas had babysat his younger sister’s best friend, Caroline. He'd built snow forts for her and let her paint his nails. When he went off to college, she hadn’t even been a teenager yet. But Caroline wasn’t a little girl anymore. No. She was a gorgeous woman who was hell bent on making him lose his mind. He tried to ignore the attraction between them. There were countless reasons he couldn’t cross that line. And yet…*This is a standalone contemporary romance with an HEA written in third person POV intended for adult readers.

307 pages, Paperback

Published February 8, 2024

Reviews

[Kristina Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so amazing!! It is a must read it was so hard to put this book down. and yes it had spice!! but not overwhelming. And It had so many scenes that I died out laughing. my husband kept looking at me like I was crazy!! and it was also so heart felt. I wish there was a prologue but maybe there will be more of their story in the next book, but it was so easy to fall right into this book.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this Willow Street Girls series!
🌶️🌶️🌶️

This is the story of a girl who falls in love with her best friend's older brother. I was worried an 11 year old in love with an 18 year old was gonna be sketchy, but the way she handled it was actually really sweet! There was no reciprocation until both were well into adulthood. And 7 years age difference really isn't that much. I love both Caroline and Nikolas. I was mad at Nikolas for half the book, but of course, he redeemed himself in the end.

Just like her first book, I loved reading about Greece and have definitely added it to my travel goals. I also enjoyed going back and seeing scenes from the first book from Caroline or Niko's perspective.

Overall, I thought this book was really great! I laughed, I cried(literally), I enjoyed the spicy bits! 😉

I can't wait to read Claire's story next!

[Renee Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably one of the best books I have read since reading the first book in The Willow Street Girls series. Caroline has been in love with her best friend’s brother, Nikolas, since she was a kid. He’s seven years older, and reminds her of that constantly. As they grow older, he’s determined to not fall for her, until he does.
I love the slow burn across the years. Seamless transitions. All of the characters are exceptional. The writing is absolutely brilliant. This author is so talented. The pace is perfect and the smooth storyline makes this a story I could read over and over, again. (I’ve read Grecian Getaway 3 times) So excited for Book 3!

[Lex Marsik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has no business being this amazing!!!! It had my heart in a chokehold! I’ve been in need of a good romance book for a while and let me tell you, this was so refreshing. Endria DELIVERED! This is the first time I was laughing and smiling while reading. Truly gave me butterflies in my stomach🦋💕
This is my first book by Endria Nuaros and I’m in love. Head over heels with her writing!
It brought me back to the girly convos I’ve had with my friends and I loved every second of it.
So Ducking cute!!! IYKYK!😉

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an adorable love story about Caroline and Nick. It was a slow build, but I enjoyed it! The spice was 🥵🌶️!This is the first book I’ve read by the author. I loved her writing style and I found the characters relatable. Many times I was smiling through a scene or laughing out loud.

This is the second book of the Willow Street Girls series. I did not read the first one, but recently purchased it and plan to read it soon. I want to be ready when the next book is released!

Thank you to the author for giving me the opportunity to ARC read. All opinions are my own.

[Kat ☠️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was exactly the kinda palette cleanser I needed after so much fantasy. It was so good I stayed up until midnight to finish (I work early in the morning). It was cheesy, cute, slightly predictable, but absolutely wonderful. I laughed out loud so many times during this book, my husband thought I was crazy. 😂 Totally worth the read, I couldn’t put it down!

I will definitely be reading the next books in the series to come!

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved the authors writing style and inner voice here. I also highly commend her for such positive self- worth in a FMC as well as so many uplifting female characters. There was comedy and witty banter and some seriously slooooww burn romance. Niko and Caroline got the HEA they both deserved(even if I personally think he should have had to stew a little longer.) So satisfied with how everything wrapped up and definitely jonesing for some more Willow street girls and their beaus.

[Dana Sessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love. Love. Love this book! I could not put it down. The story was told beautifully between both of the characters. I especially liked how the chapters alternated their point of views. I loved watching Nick and Caroline’s story evolve over time. The author wrote the story beautifully! You can feel every emotion both characters are feeling. I laughed, cried and cheered along the way. This book is a must read! As will all books written by the author.

[Chloe Olsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so stinkin cute!! 🥰 It was a cute romance, best friends brother 🫣 and omgggg slooow burn!!! There’s some sneaking around, spice, and it was so funny!! I was laughing out loud at some points! 😂

Favorite quote; “You are Greek by injection.” 🤣🤣🤣

Can not wait for he next one in the series which is an enemies to lovers 😍😍

[Chelsea Aldred · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her perfect plan is a love story with an age gap. The story will have you feeling happy, mad and frustrated as Caroline works on her plan to end up with her best friend’s older brother. Niko takes his sweet time to realise how amazing the FMC is and I was so happy when he finally earned her forgiveness and they ended up together!❤️

[Angel Smathers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the story and the characters. The girl chats had me laughing so hard because we all have the one friend that takes things alil too far. This book was the perfect romance I needed with many laughs mixed in. I really got to feel for the characters and understood the problem at hand but dang this book has some spice.
I absolutely adored this book

[Makayla Whiteaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute story! For any of those fellow hopeless romantics out there, I think this would be a good read. All of Operation Caroline especially had my heart doing a happy dance for Niko and Caroline's story. That's the kind of cute, sappy love I enjoy.

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So freaking cute!!! Super cheesy at times. Definitely was a good read.

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun and cute age gap romance!! That slow burn… and the boy next door/best friend’s brother combo…. Oofta! 🥵🥵. Highly recommend! Can’t wait to read the next Willow Street Girls story.

[Anni Barkla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a book 😍 I enjoyed every minute of this read, I was laughing and crying throughout this book. It had the perfect amount of spice for the story, and the romance of Nick & Caroline and friendships interlaced were absolutely heartfelt. I felt entwined with the story and badly wanted to stay with Claire at the pub at the end. - so I will be definitely be reading Claire’s story next. I received this story as an ARC in exchange for my review, but not only did I gain a completely enjoyable read, I now have a new fav Author. 🤩🫶🏻

[Angel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet feel good read. I love how there is an age gap that started when the girl was 11 but the author waits until Caroline is an adult before she has Niko find her attractive at all and he struggles with the age difference the most. The story line is cute and how she brings the lovers back together is so sweet. I do think there wasn’t enough for the characters to really overcome for it to be as long as it is but over all it was a really cute book.

[C Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great laugh out loud book that I found fun with just the friendships between the girls in the story. The romantic relationship was sweet and sexy, spicy moments included. Definitely recommend to all of you romance fans.

[Kiah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The characters are relatable, plot is good, and this was able to keep my attention. I really enjoy Endria's writing style.

[Kriss Cochran · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book!
I picked this one up because I read her first book and loved it.
I really enjoy these female characters because they are smart, fun, witty & great friends.
I zoomed through this book because I just had to find out what was happening next.
It’s got some great spicy parts and truthfully it hits the mark for me as just the right amount. You will not be disappointed if you grab this one! Can’t wait for the next one in the Willow Street Girls collection.

[Joleen Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️. I had a hard time at first cause it seemed like it was very repetitive. I didn't like Caroline's character until later in the book and Niko was a brat. But once he finally sub combs to his feelings it got better!

[Katie Antkowiak · Rating 4 out of 5]

A super cute, cheesy and funny romcom. It annoyed me for Caroline that all she was looked at was a kid. I love that her crush lasted that long and it finally worked out in the end for her. I love the Greece aspect of the book, makes me want to eat some chicken souvlaki and travel to Greece tomorrow.

[Katherine E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good unrequited love story that finally resolves with a happy ending. Some super good steamy scenes that I definitely told my SO about should he want to act on them. This is a quick read that will have you laughing and maybe tearing up a little on the way to a happy ending.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I previously read “A Grecian Getaway” with my book club and loved it. I honestly wanted to hop a plane to Greece ASAP - so I was thrilled to have an opportunity to be an ARC reader for the second book!

While I enjoyed this book, I did like the first one better. I’ll go with a pro/con list to make it easy and so that I don’t just compare it the first one the whole time:

PROs:
Nuaros does a fantastic job of creating REALISTIC characters that feel like people from my friend circle. She established a wonderful friend circle in A Grecian Getaway, and while that book relied heavily on the three girls being together, this one sees less of the other two girls. While the first book did give heavy hints to Caroline’s “plan”, I didn’t feel like I would have HAD to read the first one to understand this one.

CONs:
The extended and regular flashbacks left me a little confused at times. I would just be getting into it and suddenly be pulled into a memory…then get sucked into that only to be returned to the present. It was a little like riding a roller coaster sometimes. I also felt like for all of Caroline’s wanting…she did a lot to push Nikolas away.

I WOULD recommend this book, though. I’m actually looking forward to the next one! I need to find out what happens to ALL the Willow Street girls!

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read tons of books, in multiple genres, but I tend to forget what happens in most of them. Not this one though, this one is sticking. I liked the first book in this series but I actually liked this one even better. Because of my personality, I didn't relate as much to the main character, Caroline, as I did to the main character in the first book, but I still loved pretending I was Caroline and living through her because I was definitely interested in Niko, the neighbor she had been interested in since she was a kid. I loved the tension between them over the years, as this is a slow burn romance. I loved how things were tied together from the beginning of the book to the end which led to some things that I didn't see coming. Just enough spice if you are looking for that in a book. There aren't many romances that I would read twice but I would read this again.

[Azthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Endaria Nuaros really hits the mark with Her Perfect Plan, part of the Willow Street Girls series. It's a touching story about friendship and love that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Nuaros handles the age-gap romance between Caroline and Nikolas with finesse, making it feel genuine and relatable. The characters are well-developed, and I loved getting to see things from both Caroline and Nikolas's perspectives.

Filled with laughs, tears, and plenty of heartwarming moments, Her Perfect Plan is a solid four-star read for anyone who enjoys contemporary romance. I can't wait to see what's next in the Willow Street Girls series!

[Sarah Huber · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful book! I was sucked in from the very first chapter. This book had it all. There were moments that literally made me laugh out loud and moments that made me so sad because I could feel their pain. I loved Caroline and I was honestly so proud of her when she finally said enough was enough and stood up for herself! Niko’s back and forth was frustrating at times but made for some delicious tension between the two main characters. I also loved all of the supporting characters. The friendship between the 3 girls is the kind of friendship we all want to experience! I can’t wait to read Claire’s book! I’m sure it will be a “ducking” masterpiece just like this one!

[Theresa Lambe · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is something about a slow burn that makes you swoon. You get annoyed, of course, but it’s still really sweet. And in this case, wonderful.

Why? Because when sh*t hits the fan and the realization comes out that someone wants someone too....it's hot. It's steamy. It’s epic. It’s exactly what you want in a slow burn. Slapping the forehead included. And it always adds to the mastery of a beautiful relationship.

My only bad thing about this...I want Claire's story. Because of the way that ended....OMG. But I loved Caroline and Niko, even if I wanted to throw the book at him.

[Abeer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured this book from the get-go. I could NOT put it down. It was was sweet but I Loved Caroline standing up for herself and not giving in when it suited Nikolas. I loved the friendships displayed in the books and thoroughly enjoyed the slow romance, though it kept me on edge at times. Would recommend to anyone looking for a well written, wonderful sweet romance! Can't wait to read Claire's story!

[tammys_reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some things are worth the wait.

4.25⭐️ Caroline has loved Niko since she was 11 years old. The problem is he is seven years older than her and her best friend’s brother. Niko is having trouble accepting his attraction to the woman who always thought of as a kid sister and he definitely doesn’t think others will be okay with their relationship. But hiding what’s starting to happen between them isn’t something Caroline is willing to do. Caroline is a fun character who had a backbone when it was necessary to get her happy ending.

[Shana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caroline was a fun character. I was cracking up at her povs! Nikolas was a bit of a frustrating character. I liked him but he just took soooo long to accept his feelings for Caroline and to make a move. And then he didn't want to tell anyone! So frustrating!! I totally understood Caroline's frustration. But all was right in the end! Can't wait for Claire's book!