Best Men by Sidney Karger | Book Review ~ Laugh Out Loud Romantic M/M Comedy
I want to thank Author Sidney Karger, Berkley/Penguin Random House, NetGalley, and publicist, Kristin Cipolla for providing me with an advance copy of this book in conjunction with their release-day promotion.
Book Details
Best Men by Sidney Karger
on 05/02/2023
Genres: Adult Fiction 18+, LGBTQplus, Clean Romance, Contempoary Romance, Friendship, Romantic Comedy
Format: Audiobook, Paperback
Pages: 368
Source: NetGalley, Received from the author or publisher for review.When two best men in a wedding party fall for each other, they realize love isn't a piece of cake in this hilarious and heartfelt romantic comedy debut by screenwriter Sidney Karger.
Max Moody thought he had everything figured out. He's trying to live his best life in New York City and has the best friend a gay guy could ask for: Paige. She and Max grew up next door to each other in the suburbs of Chicago. She can light up any party. She finishes his sentences. She's always a reliable splunch (they don't like to use the word brunch) partner.
But then Max's whole world is turned upside down when Paige suddenly announces some huge news: she's engaged and wants Max to be her man of honor. Max was always the romantic one who imagined he would get married before the unpredictable Paige and is shocked to hear she's ready to settle down. But it turns out there's not just one new man in Paige's life--there are two.
There's the groom, Austin, who's a perfectly nice guy. Then there's his charming, fun, and ridiculously handsome gay younger brother, Chasten, who is Austin's best man.
As Paige's wedding draws closer, Max, the introverted Midwesterner, and Chasten, the social butterfly East Coaster, realize they're like oil and water. Yet they still have to figure out how to coexist in Paige's life while not making her wedding festivities all about them.
But can the tiny romantic spark between these two very different guys transform their best man supporting roles into the leading best men in each other's lives?
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My thoughts on Best Men
Sidney Karger’s “Best Men” is a delightful M/M romance novel that takes readers on a journey of unexpected love and friendship. The story follows Max Moody, who is living his best life in New York City with his best friend, Paige. They grew up together in the suburbs of Chicago, and Paige is everything Max could ask for in a friend. She’s outgoing, finishes his sentences, and is always up for a “splunch” (their unique term for brunch).
However, Max’s life takes an unexpected turn when Paige announces her engagement and asks Max to be her man of honor. Max, who always thought he would get married before Paige, is shocked to hear that she’s ready to settle down. But things get even more complicated when Max meets Austin, the groom, and Chasten, Austin’s charming and handsome younger brother, who happens to be his best man.
As Paige’s wedding approaches, Max and Chasten realize that they’re like oil and water, with their vastly different personalities clashing. But they have to find a way to coexist in Paige’s life without stealing the spotlight from her wedding. Amidst all the chaos, a tiny spark of romance ignites between Max and Chasten, leading them to question their roles as mere best men.
Written in the first person, “Best Men” is an engaging romantic comedy with witty humor and pop culture references to the 80s New Wave era. The novel is a clean romance with closed-door intimacy, making it suitable for readers who prefer a more modest approach to the genre. Overall, “Best Men” is a heartwarming story of unexpected love and friendship that will leave readers feeling satisfied.
I received a digital copy of the book from the author or publisher to review. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Sidney Karger
Sidney Karger is an award-winning screenwriter for film and television. He is a former writer/director with Comedy Central, MTV, and AMC, among other networks, and contributing writer for Saturday Night Live, Billy On The Street, and McSweeney’s.
He currently lives in New York City with his partner and their Australian Labradoodle, Zelda. Best Men is his debut novel.
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