Best Friend Problem: Spicy TikTok Romance Books

by Kate J. Blake

Knox
I’ve been in love with my best friend for years.
I waited while she dated other men.
Then she asked me to help her find love.
Worst idea ever.
I’m done being quiet. This time, I’m telling the truth.

Jess
I don’t do casual. I don’t do maybe.
So I ask my best friend to help me find a serious relationship.
Except now he’s looking at me differently.
Touching me differently.
And making me question everything.
Because losing my best friend is terrifying…
But realizing I might’ve loved him all along might be worse.

Friends to LoversHe Falls First & HarderMutual PiningSmall Town RomanceFound FamilyBEST FRIEND PROBLEM is a spicy small romance, written from a dual point of view with a beautiful Happily Ever After !

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 24, 2025

About the author

Kate J. Blake writes spicy romance novellas for naughty readers who love hot heroes and happily-ever-afters.

Originally from Ukraine, Kate currently resides in Southern California, enjoying the warm weather all year round.

Kate used to work as a stylist, and loves everything about fashion. She's a fan of online shopping, and buys tons of useless stuff, trying to convince her husband that she possibly can't live without all of that.

Kate reads 100+ books a year, but still orders many more titles than she could ever possibly read. She loves binge-watching romance TV shows and always misses her writing deadlines.

Kate has visited 30+ countries, and is not planning to stop travelling any time soon. You can find out more about her trips through her social media accounts.

Reviews

[L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knox and Jess have been friends since Kindergarten. They are each others best friend and have had secret "unrequited" feelings for each other at some point in the past/present. Can they get the timing right or are they just not meant to be?

This is a very short story with minimal character and plot development! But for a quick little love story with a best friends to lovers trope, give it a shot!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knox and Jess were so sweet! I can’t imagine going that long without letting their feelings known between one another! I adored this one immensely. I loved the final getting together and how they were. I loved that Jess finally realized that she loved him all along. And yay for Knox for finally taking control. The heat was intense and the end result was fire.

[Andi Downs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another thoroughly enjoyable read in this spicy series. In this book, we have Jess and Knox. This pair are the best of friends, until Jess asks for help in finding her one. Knox wants to be that, so this is their relationship changing for that HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[TM_ReadsBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short novella, that is sweet. Knox and Jess have been best friends since Kindergarten. I love their love story, from friends to lovers.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Know & Jess.
Best friends since forever. He has always loved her…..she always loved him. It was always the wrong time to tell her, until one day he says FUCK IT….& dives head first!
This book totally gave me all the fuzzy feelings!

[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely sweet and steamy read with Jess and Knox, best friends who finally acknowledge their feelings for each other.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Becca Snowdon · Rating 5 out of 5]

another quick feel good read

I’ve read this whole series in a couple of weeks and I’ve love every single one of them! If you’re looking for some quick, spicy, love stories - these are it!

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute

This was a cute short read. Best friend to lovers romance. I enjoyed the MCs but also their funny friend groups.