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Friends With Zenefits
Can an accidental marriage between opposites end up in wedded bliss?
Hazyl Burns knows that her thirty-third birthday will be unforgettable. And she's not wrong. She wakes up the morning after in Noah White's bed and they discover they’re married!
After a failed attempt at getting their accidental nuptials annulled, Hazyl and Noah are sentenced to three months of 'hard-marriage'. They have to prove they put effort into their unexpected union before the judge will annul it.
How can two people, who are barely friends, live together and prove they put actual work into their fake marriage?
With pregnant goats, chickens, yoga and complete opposite personality types, they have to learn to put their differences aside and become friends.
When disaster strikes, will it bring them closer together or tear them further apart?
Will they call the whole thing off, or will their accidental marriage become the real deal?
Hazyl Burns knows that her thirty-third birthday will be unforgettable. And she's not wrong. She wakes up the morning after in Noah White's bed and they discover they’re married!
After a failed attempt at getting their accidental nuptials annulled, Hazyl and Noah are sentenced to three months of 'hard-marriage'. They have to prove they put effort into their unexpected union before the judge will annul it.
How can two people, who are barely friends, live together and prove they put actual work into their fake marriage?
With pregnant goats, chickens, yoga and complete opposite personality types, they have to learn to put their differences aside and become friends.
When disaster strikes, will it bring them closer together or tear them further apart?
Will they call the whole thing off, or will their accidental marriage become the real deal?
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Published March 3, 2025
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Luna Hayes
4 books18 followersLuna Hayes is a South African Indie author who writes closed door ( 3/4 closed) romance novels. She loves custom bookish themed scented candles and eating way too much chocolate while she writes- usually with a cat on her lap. When she's not writing she's having conversations (in her head) with her characters while milking her goats or watering her garden.
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October 27, 2025
4.5 ⭐️'s
March 10, 2025
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"There is someone out there for each of us. Someone who loves us because of how we are, not in spite of it. Don't settle for second best."
Noah is the serious, organized farmer and Hazyl is the fun, care free, a little chaotic 🤭 yoga instructor.
Something inadvertently happened and now they're basically stuck with each other. Now they have to navigate the situationship and this lead to all kind of b(z)enefits 😁 ie, someone that cooks for you, an assistant to help with farm duties, a read along buddy and more.
I saw a little bit of me in Hazyl with her love for the moon, sunrise and sunsets and always looking for the positive in a challenging situation.
Noah is so thoughtful and appreciate Hazyl just as she is with querks and all... " 'Thanks, Noah. For seeing me. Probably one of the greatest things is to know you are seen.'."
The people of Lockhart Falls is such a lovely bunch of people making you want to pack up and move there. Luna brought us all the feel good vibes of a Hallmark movie (I edited this while watching a Hallmark movie 🥰)
*Side notes mentions*
One of the best bands
One of the best motion picture songs
One of the classic movies.
"There is someone out there for each of us. Someone who loves us because of how we are, not in spite of it. Don't settle for second best."
Noah is the serious, organized farmer and Hazyl is the fun, care free, a little chaotic 🤭 yoga instructor.
Something inadvertently happened and now they're basically stuck with each other. Now they have to navigate the situationship and this lead to all kind of b(z)enefits 😁 ie, someone that cooks for you, an assistant to help with farm duties, a read along buddy and more.
I saw a little bit of me in Hazyl with her love for the moon, sunrise and sunsets and always looking for the positive in a challenging situation.
Noah is so thoughtful and appreciate Hazyl just as she is with querks and all... " 'Thanks, Noah. For seeing me. Probably one of the greatest things is to know you are seen.'."
The people of Lockhart Falls is such a lovely bunch of people making you want to pack up and move there. Luna brought us all the feel good vibes of a Hallmark movie (I edited this while watching a Hallmark movie 🥰)
*Side notes mentions*
One of the best bands
One of the best motion picture songs
One of the classic movies.
March 2, 2025
I really enjoyed this feel-good romance story.
It was a pleasure to return back to the lovely community of Lockhart Falls (although this book could be read as a standalone)
It was great to catch up with previous characters and to meet Hazyl and Noah as they navigate their enforced married life.
They are very different to each other in their natures but they actually make a great couple! (The old adage of opposites attract definitely works for them!)
It was wonderful to see their friendship grow and to witness their relationship change from friends to much more. Both characters were very likeable and their will they won’t they situation was very intriguing.
Oh my goodness the goats in the story were absolutely adorable! Who wouldn’t want to do a session of yoga with baby goats to keep you company! The animals in the story added an extra element of fun.
A delightful romantic story that was entertaining and filled with sweet moments.
It was a pleasure to return back to the lovely community of Lockhart Falls (although this book could be read as a standalone)
It was great to catch up with previous characters and to meet Hazyl and Noah as they navigate their enforced married life.
They are very different to each other in their natures but they actually make a great couple! (The old adage of opposites attract definitely works for them!)
It was wonderful to see their friendship grow and to witness their relationship change from friends to much more. Both characters were very likeable and their will they won’t they situation was very intriguing.
Oh my goodness the goats in the story were absolutely adorable! Who wouldn’t want to do a session of yoga with baby goats to keep you company! The animals in the story added an extra element of fun.
A delightful romantic story that was entertaining and filled with sweet moments.
March 6, 2025
Luna's writing just keeps getting better!
Lockhart Falls is a small tight knit community with friends that help each other out. I enjoyed my first visit to Lockhart Falls in book 1, but this time it was even better. I loved the characters, the crazy situation they find themselves in after a drunk night in town and just the whole vibe and all the goats!
Overall this is a feel good story that can be read as a stand-alone story. It made smile a lot and gave me that warm fuzzy feeling. Noah is just the sweetest MMC and Hazyl is just the right kind of different and together they are just great and I was rooting for them immediately. Their relatioinship might have started out fake but I had high hopes for them.
Lockhart Falls is a small tight knit community with friends that help each other out. I enjoyed my first visit to Lockhart Falls in book 1, but this time it was even better. I loved the characters, the crazy situation they find themselves in after a drunk night in town and just the whole vibe and all the goats!
Overall this is a feel good story that can be read as a stand-alone story. It made smile a lot and gave me that warm fuzzy feeling. Noah is just the sweetest MMC and Hazyl is just the right kind of different and together they are just great and I was rooting for them immediately. Their relatioinship might have started out fake but I had high hopes for them.
March 7, 2025
I was really looking forward to reading this book & it didn't disappoint. Its the 2nd one in the Lockheart Falls series, 3rd book by author Luna Hayes.
They say opposites attract but these two couldn't be more opposite, she's chaos to his calm, messy to his neat ness. Noah likes routine, Hayzl is free spirited I loved her quirkiness & her Hayzlisms..( I can relate) even down to her fave song and film, Mr Brightside & Dirty Dancing.
It all starts in the local for Hayzls birthday, surrounded by her friends& family, lots of alcohol involved & a good time had by all, What could possibly go wrong? You'll have to read the book to find out! highly recommend, loveable characters & relatable situations... Enjoy!
They say opposites attract but these two couldn't be more opposite, she's chaos to his calm, messy to his neat ness. Noah likes routine, Hayzl is free spirited I loved her quirkiness & her Hayzlisms..( I can relate) even down to her fave song and film, Mr Brightside & Dirty Dancing.
It all starts in the local for Hayzls birthday, surrounded by her friends& family, lots of alcohol involved & a good time had by all, What could possibly go wrong? You'll have to read the book to find out! highly recommend, loveable characters & relatable situations... Enjoy!
March 2, 2025
If you're in the market for a feel-good romcom filled with an accidental marriage, goat yoga and Bridgerton references galore, Friends with Zenefits is the book for you. Hazyl and Noah were a treat to get to know, and their slow romance is just chef's kiss 💋
I thought Erin’s and Jamie's story was sweet, but somehow Hazyl and Noah have wormed their way into the top spot. Their story moves quickly, but even though the writing is much more fast-paced compared to book one, it never feels rushed.
100% would recommend 👌🏻
I thought Erin’s and Jamie's story was sweet, but somehow Hazyl and Noah have wormed their way into the top spot. Their story moves quickly, but even though the writing is much more fast-paced compared to book one, it never feels rushed.
100% would recommend 👌🏻
April 2, 2025
Another winner by Luna Hayes, the story follows Hazyl and Noah.
Hazyl is a yoga instructor and Noah runs a farm. On her 33rd birthday, they get drunk and got married. The judge sentenced them to stay in the marriage for 3 months and he's the landlord so he also terminates Hazyl's apartment contract. Forced to move it with Noah, they have to try and make the marriage work.
I enjoyed the small town romance. There wasn't much spice but loved the romance between the two main characters. The side characters supported the story well.
Hazyl is a yoga instructor and Noah runs a farm. On her 33rd birthday, they get drunk and got married. The judge sentenced them to stay in the marriage for 3 months and he's the landlord so he also terminates Hazyl's apartment contract. Forced to move it with Noah, they have to try and make the marriage work.
I enjoyed the small town romance. There wasn't much spice but loved the romance between the two main characters. The side characters supported the story well.
December 10, 2025
Feel-good, cozy romance read!
Friends with Zenefits is Book 2 in The Lockhart Falls Series. This is a small-town romance read imbued with love, laughter and fun.
When a drunken mistake leads to serious repercussions - Hazyl and Noah need to work together to undo what they have done.
Their lives intertwine and Hazyl learns about goat farming while Noah learns about yoga. This is a fun and quirky read that kept me engaged and giggling throughout.
I even learned a thing or two about goat farming among other things too.
This is written like a feel-good Hallmark movie!
Friends with Zenefits is Book 2 in The Lockhart Falls Series. This is a small-town romance read imbued with love, laughter and fun.
When a drunken mistake leads to serious repercussions - Hazyl and Noah need to work together to undo what they have done.
Their lives intertwine and Hazyl learns about goat farming while Noah learns about yoga. This is a fun and quirky read that kept me engaged and giggling throughout.
I even learned a thing or two about goat farming among other things too.
This is written like a feel-good Hallmark movie!
February 5, 2026
This book is so warm and funny! I love the daft things Hazyl and Noah get up to right from the start to the joyful finale.
Noah is a gorgeous romantic lead. He's one of the nicest men I've seen in a book. They're both multi-faceted characters who I enjoyed getting to know.
The inclusion of farm life and animals added some heart and emotion, making for the perfect setting.
I'd recommend this to people who like the accidentally married trope, thoughtful romantic leads, and books that are simple and easy to read.
Noah is a gorgeous romantic lead. He's one of the nicest men I've seen in a book. They're both multi-faceted characters who I enjoyed getting to know.
The inclusion of farm life and animals added some heart and emotion, making for the perfect setting.
I'd recommend this to people who like the accidentally married trope, thoughtful romantic leads, and books that are simple and easy to read.
February 25, 2025
A sweet, fluffy and lighthearted romance like this is the perfect book to read in one sitting. Between Hazyl and Noah's awkward circumstances and completely different personalities, you will not be able to wait to see what happens next. The originality and fast paced writing of this book was absolutely chef's kiss🥹! Goats, kittens, a chicken and the descriptive setting will draw you into a scenic world🏞️. If you need an escape, add this book to your TBR! 🤭
January 21, 2026
This is a sweet and cozy romance that fulfilled what it promised - a love story to warm you up with both the familiar and different.
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