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A Long Time Coming

Subgenre
romance
Edition year
2023
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A man takes on the role of man of honor for his best friend Lia’s upcoming wedding, helping her navigate her difficult future mother-in-law and tight wedding timeline. As the pair spend more time together on wedding preparations, he slowly develops romantic feelings for Lia, even as he attempts to date other women to move past his infatuation and Lia’s suspicious fiancé grows hostile to their closeness. After Lia stays the night in his bed when she is upset, he resolves to confess his feelings and vie for her affection before her wedding day.

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  • Friends to Lovers: “I'm in love with my best friend.” source
  • Forced Proximity: “With wedding planning underway and a short timeline, my best friend, Lia, has recruited me to help her battle the snarly beast that is Mrs. Beaver.” source
  • Love Triangle: “Not the girl I try to date while I help plan Lia's wedding. Not her angry fiancé who thinks I'm growing too close.” source

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