If you’re looking for a book to suck you in and surprise you, Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams is your ticket! In fact, it’s a gateway drug to the rest of her Bromance series and you’ll be happy you let these dudes (and related gals) into your bubble.
Crazy Stupid Bromance is book 3 in the Bromance series and we dive into Alexis and Noah’s friendship.
Meet Our Gal, Alexis
Alexis is owner of a local Nashville coffee shop/eatery. She worked for years in the service industry only to sadly fall prey to one of the area’s most successful restaurateurs and his sexual harassment predator ways. Because of Alexis and many of his other victims who found the courage to speak up, his disgusting tower of power crumbled and he got hit with a well-deserved lawsuit. (He deserves a whole hella more punishment but I’m keeping off my soapbox for a mo.)
Because of Alexis’ willingness to speak out, her coffee shop has become a gathering place for others who have been victimized. (Praise, praise, praise) Alexis offers a support group and a yoga class for those who are on their journey to healing. (Again, praise)
Noah has stood by Alexis’ side and is her biggest advocate. And fan. Although he would never admit to himself that he feels a little spark about his bestie. See, if you deny those feelings, they don’t exist. Aren’t we all guilty of that kind of ostrich-thinking?
When Alexis’ long-lost half-sister comes into orbit, Noah steps into protector mode. See, Alexis’ estranged bio father isn’t doing well. Because Alexis checked that nifty box on her DNA test results box to share with potential family members, the long-lost sister thinks Alexis might be a match for Daddy-o.
But can Alexis find it in herself to consider (let alone donate) this possibility to benefit a father she never knew?
What We’re Workin’ With
Noah has his own baggage. He needs to work through that AND address his feelings for Alexis. But, again, it’s easier to deny those feelings and stick one’s head in one’s cyber security biz, amirite?
Enter the Bromance Book Club crew – to which Noah is a serious skeptic and non-member. The book club boys are Noah’s buds, but Noah has as much interest in joining them read bodice-rippers as getting a cavity filled sans pain meds and wrangling a bag of cats. If this is your first rodeo with the Bromance dudes, you’re in for a treat. These are legit emotionally-evolved creatures and their willingness to make themselves better humans and partners is a certified panty-dropper.
Something Unexpected
I uhhh-dore when a novel includes a medical condition so readers can become more informed. I only know what I’m personally exposed to or what others have/are battling/have battled. So the more you know, the better. Crazy Stupid Bromance features kidney disease and the need for a kidney transplant. Something I truly know nothing about and was so happy to learn more from this book.
The author shares in her acknowledgements that she’s had experience in her circle with this. What an incredible platform to educate!
The Other Bromance Books
Bromance Book Club is book 1 in the series and features the shaky waters of a married couple (a fun change-up).
Undercover Bromance is book 2 in the series and goes into depth about a current victim of the above restauranteur’s sexual predator antics.
All three books are fan-freaking-tastic!
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