Man For Me

Man in Charge Duet #2.5

by Laurelin Paige

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laurelin Paige comes a new story in her Man In Charge series…

Brett Sebastian is the very best kind of friend.

Who else would get me a job at one of the biggest corporations in America?

And hook me up with his uber-rich cousin to boot?

And let me cry on his shoulder every time said cousin blows me off?

Okay, it’s pretty obvious that Brett cares about me in a different way than I do for him, but he seems fine with how things are, and our friendship works.

Until one fateful night when I'm mooning over his cousin, and Brett utters four words that should make me happy for him, should make me relieved, should balance out our uneven relationship:

“I met a girl.”

Suddenly my world is crashing down around me, and I’m forced to ask myself—am I only interested in Brett now that he’s taken?

Or have I been looking at the wrong man all along?

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Genres: Friends To Lovers, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Workplace Romance, Erotica, Audiobook, Novella

149 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 26, 2021

About the author

Laurelin Paige is the NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling Author of the international sensation, The Fixed Trilogy. She's also written other popular books in the Fixed Universe as well as the Dirty Universe and has cowritten with both Kayti McGee and Sierra Simone.
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[MELISSA *Mel Reader* · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)



Eden Waters lives in New York where she works as a receptioist at Sebastian Industrial. The Sebastian's are a wealthy, powerful family that practically own the city. Eden's best friend of ten years is Brett Sebastian. He's always been her person, and she adored him. He's there for her no matter what, and knows her better than anyone else. Over the years they've only been friends, even though he's kind, dependable, gorgeous, amazing and unattached. They shared a real connection and could be themselves around each other. She often wondered if he felt more for her, but was forever too busy chasing after his cousin Scott. Scott Sebastian was the object of her affection, and she continued to try and get his attention, but had she been dazzled by the wrong Sebastian?

One night everything shifts, and she suddenly see's Brett in a whole new light. She's having new naughty thoughts about her BFF that are confusing. The tension between them is undeniable, and forces her to re-evaluate their relationship. She's been looking for love in all the wrong places. Has the man of her dreams been right in front of her all along?



-Hands down, he was the hottest man I knew. Even after years of knowing him, I wasn't immune to his looks.

-After a night with Brett Sebastian, I was sure of one thing- every other man paled in comparison.

-You are my favorite person in the world.



Man For Me by Laurelin Paige is an all new 1001 Dark Nights standalone story. This Man In Charge novella is about Scott's cousin Brett Sebastian. It's a sizzling hot, friends to lovers romance full of emotion, angst and chemistry. I was completely consumed with this story from start to finish! It was positively delish! Who knew what a hidden treat Brett Sebastian was! ;))



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[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man For Me was a complete joy to read. I had read the Man In Charge Duet prior to reading this novella, but if you haven't, you will not have missed out on anything. Man For Me can be read as a complete standalone. If you enjoy friends-to-lovers romances, love stories that pull at your heartstrings, steamy off-the-charts chemistry with a side of angst, then Man For Me is for you! Brett and Eden's story flowed flawlessly from beginning to end, carrying you along on their emotional journey of self-discovery and love. It was a quick, captivating read that left my heart smiling. Treat yourself and grab this one!

[Nieves · Rating 3 out of 5]

"El hombre de mi vida" es una novela corta que muy ágil de leer con mucha química entre los protagonistas 🥂👔👠🔥❤️‍🔥

Los protagonistas de esta historia son Brett y Eden que si habéis leído los otros libros de la serie #Maninchargeduet os sonarán sus nombres. No es necesario leer los otros dos libros para leer este. Brett fue un personaje que me gusto mucho y que en ciertos momentos me dio pena, y leer su historia me ha encantado. Es una lectura centrada con una trama sencilla y previsible centrada en los sentimientos y miedos de los protagonistas. Es un libro ideal para leer durante una tarde, y si os gustan las novelas con escenas de alto voltaje y donde el protagonista se enamora primero os lo recomiendo que lo leáis 😏

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[Christine B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brett Sebastian and Eden Waters are best friends and Brett got her the job working with the Sebastian. He has always had Eden been there for her a shoulder to cry always when the butthole of a guy she mooning over dumps her...including when Brett's cousin, Scott, breaks her heart once again. However the night when she realizes that she nothing to Scott Sebastian and Brett tells her he met someone Eden quickly looks at Brett differently. Will Brett take Eden serious when all of a sudden her focus changes to him or will Eden be another door mat for another guy.?

[CerysAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

My body rolled toward him like he was true north. His arms wrapped around me like I was his.

I did not think that Laurelin could've topped all that she delivered in her co-written novella, Summer Lovin'. That story was so adorable I still think about it to this day, and I truly thought that that was going to be her best (and my favourite) release of 2021. But then I devoured Man for Me... and I cannot see any of her future releases topping all that she delivered here in this romance.

I waited almost a year for this story to show up on my Kindle and believe me when I say that the wait, as torturous as it was, was well and truly worth it. From the moment the blurb was released I knew this story would be a favourite read for me, and it was. But I didn't realise how favourite of a read it would be until I was two chapters in and really got to better meet and know Brett Sebastian and Eden Waters - two characters with minimal but impactful roles in the Man in Charge Duet (a duet you do not have to read to enjoy this story, but it's a bonus nevertheless), and they're two characters who's intense and unignorable chemistry together made this read an unforgettable one.

Eden and Brett have been best friends for the last ten years, having met when both were the maid of honour and best man at Eden's sister's wedding. They got close as they prepared for the big day, and they got even closer once the wedding was over. But despite the sexual chemistry that is ever constant between them, neither dared to cross that line that'd turn them from friends to lovers.

Until now.

Now... that Eden is (finally) done chasing after Brett's heartbreaker of a cousin, Scott.
And now... that Brett has met another woman.

...he deserved a woman to make him happy.
If I kept saying it to myself, maybe this unexplainable panic would go away.

I loved this story. Loved it, loved it, LOVED IT!!

Man for Me is, without a doubt, the best friends-to-lovers romance that I have ever read in my life. Everything I love to see in a book of this genre - undeniable chemistry between the characters, communication between them too; a light enough plot to not be too angsty (but there's still enough angst in there to break my heart a little bit), and a good transition from friends to lovers where the fear and hesitation and confusion of doing so are all shown, and in the best way possible - was delivered here perfectly. And Laurelin just played this story out so beautifully I never wanted it to end, so much so that I was truly tempted to reread this novella as soon as I finished reading it, because I could not get enough of Eden "Edie" Waters and Brett "far from Lesser" Sebastian.

I didn't think I'd love Eden as much as I did, but she was so relatable of a character, I couldn't help but love her, and root for her, and want to be her best friend. Plus, she's not your typical friends-to-lovers heroine either, which was surprisingly refreshing. She's flawed (though, aren't we all?), selfish when it comes to Brett (and girl, after that second chapter? I do not blame you one bit); broken (which broke me a li- a lot), and self-conscious enough that she didn't seem like the same Eden we knew in Man in Charge. And even though she had me laughing out loud with her humour, and smiling big with her jealousy, she also broke my heart with her vulnerability whenever she felt as though she wasn't worthy of a man like Brett, when I knew that that was very far from the truth.

And Brett... Oh, Jesus H. Christ, now he is a man in charge. Scott who? I'm laughing at myself for thinking Brett was nothing more than the loving Sebastian who cares for others, is kind and gentle and wouldn't hurt a fly. Well, he is that Sebastian - who also isn't your typical friends-to-lovers hero either - but he was also a man who was so much more; he was a man who was all man, who thought rationally, and who loved hard and fucked harder. And the smile he brought to my face with his jealousy? Was just as big as the smile Eden brought to my face with hers.

"You know," I said, "with all these titles you Sebastians have, there's only one that matters, and you're the only one who holds it."
"What's that?" he asked.
"Man for me."

As individuals, Eden and Brett were outstanding, but as a couple? They were superior. As a couple they showed that they didn't just have chemistry, they invented it. And I'm still feeling the sweetness of their friendship and the heat of their love days after finishing their story.

And so, if you love a grippingly seductive and captivating friends-to-lovers romance, then you NEED to read Man for Me. It's fast-paced and a short enough read that you'll fly through it in one sitting, and the writing was so beautiful I would be swept away by the many sigh-worthy quotes that stuck with me even after I'd turned the page. And the story itself was told out so surprisingly - completely over the course of the Man in Charge Duet - that I know I won't be able to reread Man in Charge and Man in Love without thinking about what was going on behind the scenes with Eden and Brett.

Overall, Man for Me is a Six Star read for me. I truly cannot recommend it highly enough, and I am now so excited to see what it is Laurelin delivers next when it comes to the Sebastian family, especially after that last chapter where we got to meet a certain Sebastian who's really left a bit of an impact on me - I'm looking at you, Holt... you moody bastard.

ARC provided by author for honest review

[Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

While Man For Me definitely isn’t perfect, it’s still my favorite out of all the 1001 Dark Nights novellas that I’ve read so far; because I felt like it had an actual plot, and the character development was pretty was good, in my opinion. With the other 1001 Dark Nights novellas that I’ve read so far, the authors focused primarily on the love scenes, but Laurelin Paige did a really good job of developing the characters and their romantic relationship in Man For Me. It was definitely a fun, quick read! :)

My rating/score: 4 out of 5 stars on Goodreads' rating system / 8 out of 10 on my own personal scoring system.

[Mirjana **DTR - Down to Read** · Rating 3 out of 5]

***3.5 Stars***

I really liked this. No denying that Laurelin Paige can write one hell of a steamy scene!

However, I think for the growth that Eden needed to go through, this needed to be a longer novella. For too much of the book Eden depended on others to give her value. While I did believe that she finally got to the point where she believed in her self-worth, I needed more of the journey to trust that her confidence would stick.

The bones of this story is everything I love about the friends to lovers trope, but I needed a little bit more meat on these bones . . . if I got that, this would have easily been a 4 star read.

[Theresa Natole · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the last 10 years Brett and Eden have been best friends. He is always there for Eden when things go south with the guys she is currently dating. A shoulder to cry on, or a hug when needed. All the while, Brett has had feelings for her that go beyond friendship. He always wonders why she never chooses him. Not that he makes it known how he feels about her. What he never knew was she feels she doesn’t deserve a man like him. Eden felt Brett was too good for her. But as the years have gone by Brett has shown her that she is worth it. It has taken her time to realize this but now she feels its too late. Someone has caught Brett’s attention and Eden thinks she has lost her chance. Brett thinks Eden is only interested because someone has his attention.
They may be best friends but somehow have left out some serious information with each other. Their true feelings. Her insecurities and his affection for her that is more than friendship. Maybe if they were honest with each other all along Brett things could be different.
Eden now has to prove to him her feelings are genuine and strong. He is the man she wants. She will give him anything to show him he is the one. Even time. She will wait for him however long it takes. It has taken her years to realize she is worth Brett’s affections and Brett is the man for her. Eden has to learn to fight for Brett and he has to learn to trust her feelings for him. Once they do, they will have their HEA and forever love.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

***ARC Provided by the Author***

4.5 Stars

I really enjoyed this novella...it's got a lot of depth for a shorter story, and it was interesting to see some of the characters from the Man in Charge duet in a different light, such as how they are seen by the supporting characters in that series.

Brett and Eden have been friends for years, and have both been in love with one another...for years. Although, for the majority of that time, only one of them has known how they felt and the other, for reasons that are explored in the story, have not. there was something both so relateable and so sad in their story ARC, not that it ends badly, but the idea of missing something you didn't even know you were missing until it might be too late to fix your mistake.

I loved so much about the journeys of both of these characters. You like both of them, you feel for them, and you really want to see how they work things out.

I enjoyed and recommend this title. It can be read as a standalone, but there are definite perks to having read the first 2 books before reading this one.

[R Rais · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella is perfect!

Sexy, super steamy, dirty and nasty really, but also sweet and deep in the short lenght of novella, i love it!

We've meet both Brett and Eden in Man in Charge, Scott and Tess's story. Brett being "the lesser Sebastian" and Eden being the "play thing" for Scott.

I love how Brett and Eden story flow. From their friendship, to Eden finally fight for him and to Brett finally trust her her.

Fast pace with no pages left to waste, this novella is a one sitting satisfaction massive O !!!

Not just because Brett has serious massive D or his huge "appetite" with his nasty dirty skill in the bedroom... But also because of this lenghty novella manage to make me lust, cried, and think deeper for Eden is me situation, then fall in love to the idea making mistakes with bad boys is ok, but falling in love with a good man is the best way.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man for Me is a story about best friends, Brett and Eden. They've been friends for ten years, always there for each other but never crossing the friend line, no matter how much Brett wished it would happen. He never shared his feelings with Eden. Then one day, after a few drinks, lines get crossed and the chemistry is through the roof, leaving Eden to rethink things. Has her forever man been in front of her all of these years, or was it just one hot night.

Man for Me is a novella I couldn't put down. I was sad when I turned the last page. I hope to see more stories about the Sebastian family in the future from Laurelin Paige.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always find it a bit weird when a book character I didn’t particularly like returns in a follow up book and I find that I like them. Laurelin Paige took Celia, the baddest bitch of all, and made me like her so what could she do with Eden aka Scott Sebastian’s rooftop toy?

I liked her! I have to say though, that I liked Brett Sebastian even more.

Brett was not your typical book boyfriend. Sure he’s handsome and hung like the proverbial donkey but he’s got a really sensitive side. He is fixed on Eden but he’s too often felt like the rejected lesser Sebastian; he’s too guarded to just allow her to waltz into his love life and walk away with his heart.

Eden isn’t the fierce creature that got fingerbanged on the roof. The fingerbanging happened but the fierceness isn’t there. She’s actually sweet and has confidence issues.

Brett and Eden are lovely together. Fabulous little novella.

NB You don’t need to read the Man In Charge books to enjoy this novella but Scott and Tess are hawt, and there is said fingerbanging incident.

[Yolanda McGee~Veronica's Reading Vault · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man For Me is one of the hottest and sexiest novellas I’ve ever read! I needed a cold shower after finishing it and who knew Brett Sebastian could be so naughty and filthy. And spoiler alert, he’s well endowed (lucky Eden). This best friends to lovers romance had me panting throughout and I devoured every single word. Eden was determined to get her man and I absolutely adored her flirty antics and heavy pursuit of Brett. It was a nice and fresh change to see a woman wooing a man. If you’re looking for a panty melting fix with a quick storyline that gives you the depth, then Man For Me is definitely the novella for you.

[Zoë Braycotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brett definitely needed his story after Man in Charge, I really felt for him as the under dog, or the lesser Sebastian as he refers himself.

This was a good olde angst read of love realised maybe a tad too late, but a love worth proving and fighting for, and that exactly what Eden does.

Loved this book it’s fit in nicely if you’ve read Man in Charge, but can easily be read as a stand-alone.

We also meet another of the Sebastian hierarchy, Holt, now he seems like an interesting character, I need his book 😏

[Ana (Aeternam Dea) · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐3,5
Un libro que, a pesar de su corta extensión, entretiene basandose en una historia de amor atractiva y correctamente narrada. El estilo de la autora, cuidado, detallista y su inconfundible toque sensual, convierte su trama en una opción de lectura capaz de hacer pasar las horas. Su escasa profundidad, no es inconveniente, para ofrecer la oportunidad de ser participe de una historia de amor, lo suficientemente resultona, capaz de generar una grata opinión.
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[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

MAN FOR ME by Laurelin Paige is a contemporary, adult, erotic, romance novella found in the author’s MAN IN CHARGE duet, and the latest instalment in the multi-authored 1001 DARK NIGHTS series. This is businessman Brett Sebastian, and PA Eden Waters storyline.


NOTE: The events of MAN FOR ME cross over with, and run parallel to some of the events in the author’s Man in Charge / Man in Love.


Told from first person perspective (Eden Waters) MAN FOR ME follows the best friends to lovers relationship between businessman Brett Sebastian, and PA Eden Waters. For ten years, Brett has watched from the sidelines as his best friend, and the woman he loves, has bounced from man to man including his cousin Scott Sebastian (Man in Charge) but when Eden is finally ready to walk away from Scott, Brett isn’t sure if he is ready or willing to pick up the pieces of Eden’s broken heart. Not wanting to destroy ten years of friendship, Brett pushes Eden to reconsider her choices, including her belief they are meant to be together. What ensues is the building but heart breaking sexual relationship between Brett and Eden, and the potential fall-out as all of Eden’s attempts are brushed aside by our story line hero.


The relationship between Eden and Brett is a best friends to lovers that struggles in the belief of unrequited attraction. Brett has waited ten years for Eden to notice, having watched as Eden fell for their boss and Brett’s cousin Scott Sebastian but Scott’s treatment of Eden was less than magnanimous, and in this, Eden’s need for Brett felt more like a rebound affair than ever lasting love. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word, although only used once, more for shock value.


The secondary and supporting characters including the return of Brett’s cousin Scott Sebastian, and PA Tessa Turani (Man in Charge). We are introduced to Eden’s sister Avery, and her husband Nolan, as well as several members of the large extended Sebastian family including another cousin Holt.


MAN FOR ME is a story of family, friendships, relationships, trust and love. The premise is impassioned and entertaining; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are charismatic and energetic.


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[Mary Romanticamore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eden está un poco perdida y con el amor propio por los suelos, es por eso que tiende a fijarse en quién no le conviene. Debo decir que me ha parecido bastante infantil y caprichosa, por lo que me ha sido imposible entenderla y conectar con ella.

Brett es cariñoso, maduro, paciente y sensato. Siempre ha sido el hombro en el que Eden se ha podido apoyar. Es un personaje que me ha encantado y al que me habría gustado conocer mejor.

Ambos son amigos, pero una noche todo cambia para ellos. Y es que la química que desprenden es palpable, aunque hasta ese momento no habían sido conscientes de ello. A partir de ahí, la falta de comunicación los llevará a algunos malentendidos que los harán temblar de pies a cabeza.

Es una historia de alto voltaje, donde tiene mucho peso la parte sexual, quizá demasiado para mi gusto, y al ser una historia bastante cortita, no profundiza demasiado en la parte sentimental de los protagonistas.

En definitiva, es una lectura donde todo pasa un poco deprisa y no se profundiza demasiado en los acontecimientos, pero con una narración ágil y apasionada.

[Lisa Hemming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our heroine Eden decided that she was tired of wasting her time on men that weren’t worthy of her time. She refused to spend one more minute swooning over her boss, Scott Sebastion who treated her like one of his harem. She questioned her sanity as to why she even gave him the time of day when there was another Sebastian that was actually perfect for her; his cousin Brett. They had been best friends for ten years and she valued their friendship above all else. Eden naturally had naughty dreams about Brett but she never acted on her desires. Brett was handsome and sexy in an unassuming way and he was always there for her. After all these years Eden finally realized that Brett was the man she wanted but she wasn’t sure how to approach him. Should she throw herself at him, discuss it rationally or kiss him senselessly? She was afraid that it may be too late and that Brett may have someone new in his life. I felt Eden’s pain as she imagined a life without Brett in it. Her worst nightmare was seeing another woman laughing at his jokes while gazing longingly into his eyes. Eden knew she needed to find a way to show Brett that they were meant to be together before it was too late.

[Bookish Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall: 3.5/5
Spice level: 3/5
Trope: Friends to lovers

So, I mostly enjoyed this novella spin off. I would recommend it if you liked the original story.

My concerns were that the first spicy scene was fade to black. That bothered me for more than one reason.

1. Paige doesn't do fade to black. She is known for the smut.

2. It was their first time having sex after being best friends for a decade. That experience should've been on the page.

I liked their chemistry and the storyline but there were moments the characters got on my nerves a bit. It was the back and forth. Let's. No let's not. And the fact that Brett got mad when she was upset he brushed her off and felt like Eden's feelings weren't real. How was she really supposed to he had been pining for her for years? He never made it known. He just let her vent about guy after guy without making it obvious he really wanted her.

I did really like their friendship and the flow of the story, albeit short since it's a novella.

[Pilar S.C. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Es un novela sin pretensiones, sin sorpresas añadidas ni giros inesperados.

Habla de un amor cocido a fuego lento -a fuego muy lento, en realidad- que ruge cuando el sentido del viento cambia de norte a sur.

Es una historia tierna, pero no puedes sacar momentazos de ella.

[Gyrithe Blichfeldt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow. I didnt expect this book. It might just be me and my emotions. But it really got to me. 1001 dark nights books dont normaly have me in tears. But this did. Such raw vulnerable emotions. Such insecure fine feelings so strong and big that you fear they will break you if you put them out there. That is what laurelin can do. And why she is my favorit auther in the hole world.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella was so good. I loved Brett and Eden. Their relationship is one that needed some time to figure out where it should be. I loved it.

[Huntressofbooks · Rating 2 out of 5]

[2/5]

El hombre de mi vida es una novela de romance contemporáneo con toques eróticos. El cliché principal es un friends to lovers, es decir, veremos evolucionar la relación de amigos a pareja.

Tengo que decir que es una historia que se lee en un soplo porque es muy cortita y que, a su vez, este es un punto negativo porque no llegas a creerte el romance o las escenas eróticas que salen. Todo pasa muy rápido, un sin sentido de pensamientos y situaciones que se entrelazan hasta que terminas el libro y te quedas tal y como estabas al principio.

Sí vemos un romance friends to lovers, y si vemos unas escenas eróticas tal y como prometen pero nada profundo y que te haga sentir que empatizas con los personajes.


La pluma de la autora me ha parecido ligera y muy ágil. Sí tengo que decir que el lenguaje no me ha gustado, ya que me ha parecido basto en muchas escenas. Creo que la autora es buena a la hora de escribir y enlazar situaciones pero no en profundizar o en hacerte empatizar con los personajes o lo que viven. Lo malo de crear libros cortos es que o lo haces muy bien o el lector no llega a conectar con la historia y esto es lo que me ha pasado.


En lo que respecta a la trama, tal y como me he comentado arriba, no he llegado a disfrutarla tal y como esperaba. Desde el principio no entiendes la aptitud de los personajes, esos arranques, esa forma de pensar, etc. Esperaba un romance de esos que te quitan el aire y unas escenas eróticas de las buenas y creíbles pero para nada. El romance se da de la noche a la mañana por un capricho, las escenas eróticas nacen de la nada y con un vocabulario que me desconectaba totalmente de la situación.

No sé, creo que es un buen intento de cliché pero no se ha sabido llevar bien. Es cierto que al final mejora un poquito pero nada que se pueda salvar.


Por último, los personajes no me han llegado a encantar. Creo que no he empatizado con la protagonista porque tiene ciertos pensamientos o ideas que no van para nada conmigo y su forma de actuar me parece que se asemeja a la de una niña de seis años. Con el protagonista masculino pues ni fu ni fa la verdad. He conectado un poquitín mas con él pero nada serio ni profundo.


En conclusión, es un libro cortito que sí se puede leer en menos de una hora y pasar el ratito en un hueco pero poco más. Se lo recomiendo a las personas que estén buscando algo ligero y rápido.

[Laura Amaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

En este corto libro de Laurelin Paige, vamos a conocer la historia de Eden y Brett. Ellos trabajan juntos y son mejores amigos desde que se conocieron diez años atrás. Todo ha sido normal entre ellos, hasta que un día Brett le hace saber a Eden que ha conocido a alguien, haciendo así que a ella le salten todas las alertas. ¿Qué es eso que se ha despertado en ella al saber que Brett ha conocido una chica?

A pesar de sus escasas páginas, lo he disfrutado mucho. Entender los sentimientos de Eden y Brett, ver cómo evolucionan éstos, los momentos subidos de tono entre ambos… Ha sido todo muy bonito, reconfortante y eléctrico. Ojalá este libro tuviera quinientas páginas, porque estoy segura de que sería una absoluta maravilla.

Los personajes me han encantado. Brett es un buenazo que se cree un Sebastian de segunda, tiene un corazón enorme y me ha parecido ADORABLE y de lo más sensato. Y Eden solo sale con capullos porque piensa que es lo que merece y en el fondo es una chica inteligente y fuerte que acaba sabiendo cómo hacerse valer. Ya los conocí en los anteriores libros de la autora, especialmente a Brett, y debo decir que conocerlos más a fondo ha sido maravilloso. Ojalá haberlos podido disfrutar durante más páginas.

Laurelin escribe de una forma muy bonita y tiene una capacidad increíble de hacernos leer sus libros en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, algo que se agradece, especialmente ahora en verano, cuando apetece lecturas frescas y ligeras.

En resumen, “El hombre de mi vida” es un friends to lovers breve, pero bonito y de lo más eléctrico. Si buscáis un libro romántico, cortito y subido de tono para leer en una tardecita, este es, definitivamente, vuestro libro.

[Divina_lectura_paty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buenas divin@s!
🏖️ RESEÑA 🏖️
"EL HOMBRE DE VIDA" de Laurelin Paige @thereallaurelinpaige editado por @chiceditorial ha sido mi última lectura.
Os cuento 🙂
👠Eden no es afortunada en el amor siempre se fija en el chico equivocado hasta el punto que ella llega a creer que no merece algo mejor.
Trabaja en una empresa importante,es recepcionista.
Allí también está su mejor amigo Brett y el primo de este, Scott Sebastián que es el jefe de los dos y el chico del que ella cree estar enamorada.
💔Eden está cansada de luchar por amor y decide pasar de Scott .
🧔Brett siempre ha estado hay para ella ha sido su paño de lagrimas un amigo fiel ,hasta esa noche que todo cambia Eden lo ve diferente . Él le cuenta a Eden que está interesado en una chica y a ella le saltan las alarmas.
¿Puede sentir celos por esto?
¿Qué le sucede a Eden?¿Brett será capaz de darle las respuestas ?
💯Una historia ligera que se lee super rápido (apenas 120pg),donde las escenas hot 🔥 están muy bien narradas un Friends to lovers que te envuelve enseguida 💞.
Es la primera vez que leo a la autora y sin duda lo volveré hacer 🤗.
🍿Aprovecho lectura para el reto lector de Julio , autora no española #retolector2022libroypalomitas
¿La conocíais?
Os leo ⬇️⬇️
Feliz finde sed buenos (o no 😜)💋

[Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is taken from the Man in Charge series, but can be read as a stand alone. (Featuring a different couple, though both characters were side characters in that series.) It does take place in the same timeframe as the series, so if you have read those books, you'll see some overlapping, but this is taken from a different POV. This is hot and steamy, as you may expect from this author. It features a man who has confidence yet, from a 'Lesser' branch of the family tree he feels he'll always come in second best. She is his best friend, but has had a lengthy crush on his cousin (who happens to be in the top level of that family tree,) and has attempted many times to cling onto that cousin, always getting pushed away. Unfortunately for him, she never see's him as more, though he's had feelings for her for a long time. This is a novella and a great way to get a feel for the author and her work. There are some angsty moments as the two figure out what they want and what they feel they deserve. It's a quick read and gets just deep enough into their character development to really know the characters and their behaviors. This is taken from her POV. It is suitable for mature readers due to the sexual content.

[Erin Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Star Review of Man For Me (Man in Charge Duet #2.5) by Laurelin Paige

Having read the previous books in the series I couldn’t wait to read Man For Me. Although a quick read, Laurelin Paige packed so much into the story that you cannot help but become invested in the story. This is Brett Sebastian and Eden Waters friends to lovers story which ticked a lot of boxes for me.
This book crosses over with the Man in Charge duet and to gain even more enjoyment from this book I would suggest you read the previous books, although it is not strictly necessary.
Brett and Eden have been best friends for years. Not only that but she works as his personal assistant. He has always been her rock, the one man she can turn to, no matter what. Eden is oblivious to the fact that Brett has feelings for her.
What happens when she realizes that the man of her dreams could well be the man who has always been there for her? Will Brett be prepared to put his heart on the line ? Will they risk their friendship for a chance at happiness?
One click and find out.

[Karen_Lee_Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man For Me
(Man in Charge Duet #2.5)
Written by: Laurelin Paige

There is something about the Sebastian men!

Every woman wants one and if you are lucky you might get yourself one. If you are Eden Waters you have two Sebastian men in your life, one that makes you feel terrible (but you still think you love him) and one who is the best of friends, who dries your tears when needed and who you realize one day is the one person you can count on.

I loved this side story of Brett and Eden, which takes place during the Man in Charge series. Brett, the lesser Sebastian, but still a Sebastian and the Sebastian Eden goes to when she needs a BFF. Can you really fall in love with the guy you have poured your heart out to about other guys who have done you wrong? Oh Eden….girl can we talk!

I was so happy when I saw that Brett and Eden were getting a novella. From late night hugs and you deserve better talks to striking a deal that your friendship will never change…to the man who she can’t stay away from; we get view of witty Eden. We see the shenanigans that go on between these two as well as the hot, steamy moments that only Laurelin Paige can write.

Like I said, every woman wants a Sebastian, but only the special ones actually catch one!

[Nina ~ Meleth Bookaddicted ~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ohh, I loved this novella about another Sebastian brother and the trip back into the Man in Charge universe. It’s a perfect bite-sized glimpse into Laurelin Paige’s writing if you’ve ever been curious about her and a little gem who – like me – love this world already.

MAN FOR ME is Eden and Brett’s story. They have been friends for a decade, and while he harbored feelings for Eden from the very start, Eden was completely, utterly oblivious to it, hurting him without even knowing whenever she came to him, pining, crying over his cousin who is also his boss – Scott Sebastian … It takes Brett meeting someone more substantial than before for Eden to finally wake up – abruptly.

Brett is one of Ms. Paige’s sweetest, nicest heroes, and handsome, attentive, caring to boot. And damn, does he have a surprisingly dirty mouth and mind!

This is a quick read with a big portion of steam and more depth and feels than most novellas.

[Jenner Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved the Man in Charge Duet and that's where you first meet Brett and Eden. I knew I was in for a treat, and Laurelin Paige did not disappoint. You get the hottest filth and some major angst. Heartache and Joy. A sinfully delicious Friends to Lovers Romance.

After being best friends for years, Eden finally realizes that Brett is who she wants and loves, but he's been pining for her the whole time. Even though their chemistry is undeniable (and off the charts), Brett is now having doubts and Eden is desperate to make him see how perfect they are for each other.

This novella packs a punch and doesn't leave you feeling like you missed out on anything. Man for Me can be read as a standalone, but if you want the full experience, I definitely recommend reading Man in Charge first.


**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review**