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The Friend Zone
- Subgenre
- romance
- Edition year
- 2019
- Spice
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The Friend Zone centers on Kristen Petersen, a fiercely loyal, sarcastic woman planning her best friend's wedding who hides that a necessary medical procedure has left her unable to conceive. When she meets the wedding's best man, Josh Copeland—a funny, dog-loving match for her quippy energy who hopes to have a large family someday—their simmering attraction conflicts with her secret and his long-term goals. The story balances comedic moments, emotional angst around infertility and loss, and a slow-burn romantic arc as Kristen weighs the risk of love against her fear of heartbreak.
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- Forced Proximity: “Planning her best friend's wedding is bittersweet for Kristen—especially when she meets the best man, Josh Copeland.” source
- Slow Burn: “as their attraction grows, it's harder and harder to keep him at arm's length.” source
- Strong Heroine: “Kristen Petersen doesn't do drama, will fight to the death for her friends” source
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