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The Worst Best Friend: A Small Town Romance (Knights of Dallas Book 4) by [Nicole Snow]

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Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow returns with a hilariously uplifting standalone romance where two jaded friends next door bring their lost hearts home.

It's all sunshine and butterflies until your brother's best friend dropkicks your heart.
I knew I had it coming with Weston McKnight.
The Adonis next door. The fever crush. The always protector.
The man who walked away after pulverizing my soul.

Seven years ago, he left our little town with a promise he couldn't keep.
I waited. I worried. I suffered.
I stopped chasing dreams built on that boy's mile-wide shoulders.
Then I found the pig—and sweet chaos found me.

I had to rescue that poor squealing baby before he was roadkill.
I didn't know he belonged to Captain McGrumpy.
I never guessed I'd collide with a scowling, moody, scary-hot West again.
Same man. New secrets. Oh, but that all too familiar tension...

We're stuck as frenemy neighbors for the next two months.
Facing a dilemma with bittersweet memories and flaming glances.
What's the harm in seeking a little closure?
Massive.
Can we even use words without risking an all out kissing war?
Well...
Am I in trouble with my worst best friend again?
Definitely.

Full-length romance thriller with a sticky sweet Happily Ever After forged from friends-to-lovers madness. Witness one broken man's redemption quest to claim the girl he shouldn't with so many small-town hijinks, countless dad jokes, and a little help from a bad-tempered pig.

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"The sparks fly...I swear the build-up between these two wasn't a slow burn; it wasn't fast either; it was like watching the lightning bolts power up Thor. I don't know how, but Nicole can work magic in these small towns, and I will never view North Dakota the same." - Trish, Reviewer

"I love this book and I want the characters to be my best friends. Nicole Snow is a master at weaving tales that will stay with you even after you finish the book. Read it today!" - Sandy, Reviewer

"Ms. Snow does an excellent job of making her people unique on the page. There is LOTS of steam. You'll need a fan in some scenes. There will be touching, poignant moments, funny moments, near-miss moments, painful moments, scary moments, aha! moments and beautiful moments." - Linda, Reviewer

"A LOL, friends to enemies to lovers, a pig that helps save the day, and all of feels that will have your heart bursting to the brim. I loved it!!" - Nancy, Reviewer

"Weston and Rachel are awesome characters that play off each other with their snarky comments and goo-goo eyes. This story had me hog tied, and I couldn't put it down." -Celeste, Reviewer

"The HEA is heartfelt and so much fun, and it's followed by probably the best honeymoon scene ever. This is another stellar trip to Dallas, North Dakota, and I highly recommend it. If you've never read a Nicole Snow book, you don't know what you're missing!" - Viper, Reviewer

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09LD3S74J
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ice Lips Press (November 8, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 8, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1770 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 454 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09L9GDGY5
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #3,272 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #71 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #78 in Women's Action & Adventure Fiction
- #97 in Women's Crime Fiction

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Nicole Snow is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She found her love of writing by hashing out love scenes on lunch breaks and plotting her great escape from boardrooms. Her work roared onto the indie romance scene in 2014 with her Grizzlies MC series.

Since then Snow aims for the very best in growly, heart-of-gold alpha heroes, unbelievable suspense, and swoon storms aplenty. With over a million books sold, she lives for the joy of making two people fight with every bit of their soul for a Happily Ever After.

Current fan favorites include her Enguard Protectors series, accidental love novels, plus long beloved MC romance thrillers like the Grizzlies and Deadly Pistols.

She adores reader feedback at nicole@nicolesnowbooks.com

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meh

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021

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This book reads like a novice writer. The words don’t flow very well. It was very distracting. And it’s kind of a drawn out book.

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Quote from book: “Two stubborn idiots, so madly in love they’re terrified to admit it.”

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021

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Another great Dallas, North Dakota tale. When I review a book, I take notes. It never fails for a Snow book; one 8.5 X 11 sheet doesn’t do it…with narrow ruling! I love her books because they are about regular people finding themselves in bad and sometimes outrageous predicaments. Who would think a horse could win the day or in WORST BEST FRIEND, a pig?! Characters from previous books/series make a cameo which is always nice to “catch up” with them if you’ve read their book, but is not at all necessary in order to understand this book.

A former childhood friend but now a “damaged” adult, 27yo Weston McKnight welcomes home 23yo Rachel Simon or Shel in a most unusual way. Rachel hung out with West and her brother who were besties when they were kids. West was always very protective of her. When that protection takes a different turn, well, that’s the whole purpose of this story. Can they become more than friends?

The book is told in both points of view but you can definitely tell from the narrative which character is speaking. Ms. Snow does an excellent job of making her people unique on the page. There is LOTS of steam. You’ll need a fan in some scenes. There will be touching, poignant moments, funny moments, near-miss moments, painful moments, scary moments, aha! moments and beautiful moments. Wonderful and satisfying HEA. I’ll admit I cried at some events. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book. LOVED it. Perfect cover too…

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Stopped at 46%; pacing problems and blurry character “voices”

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021

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There is a thin mystery that motivates the protagonists to investigate and interact with each other, but it is poorly developed and lacks stakes. Who cares if the theft is solved? Why does it matter? The random clues seem like busy-ness instead of serious plot advancements. There’s not much cause-effect direct action but more contrived situations and mundane conversations.

The main characters’ voices are too similar. Without chapter POV headings, it’s difficult to know who is talking. (Other than Weston cusses more and has horn-dog thoughts.)

Secondary characters lack consistent dimension, and their dialog is frequently flat and unnatural. There is a lot of laughter in response to non-funny exchanges or awkward speech tags that make the conversations seem dorky.

The profanity is excessive, and the “G-d you” comment is especially offensive as it is said casually and way out of context. The negative verbal comments are red flags for an unhealthy, verbally abusive relationship.

The first (very graphic) sex scene is disturbing in that the two have a decade of history, but they do an almost brutal quickie in an awkward place. The cave-man, alpha domination talk mixed with profanity is a turn-off coming from a guy who supposedly cares so much about Shel he avoided her for years in order to protect her.

The mystery story development is slow-moving and tedious, and after the initial sex scene, which has some great figurative language spoiled by crude dialog, I am not compelled to finish the book. The protagonists can have each other, their ill pig, and their antique collections. Hopefully they get some therapy and learn how to treat those they love with more respect; otherwise, their toxic relationship is doomed and is a poor example to emulate.

There are lots of comma errors and some other sentence construction errors that cause the reader to stumble.

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Weston & Rachel’s Best Friend Romance Is A Spectacular Read That Will Have You Both Laughing ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021

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& Grabbing For A Tissue. When The Girl He Secretly Loved For Years Returns Home, Weston’s Heart & Mind Battle Between What He Wants & What He Knows Is Best. Their Story Is Action-Packed With Silly Humor, Danger, And A Dose Of Steam In A Small Town Setting. Don’t Forget To Download The Free Bonus Epilogue!

ABOUT THE KNIGHTS OF DALLAS SERIES:

This is a Knights of Dallas book, a small-town romance set in Dallas, North Dakota. The books in the series are linked, but each book has great depth and detail such that there is nothing lost if they are read as standalones.

Dallas is home to harsh winters and unpredictable weather. It is home to a beloved old horse named Edison, a crazed rooster named Cornelius, a wise Tibetan Mastiff named Owl, and an aggressive goat named Hellboy. Recently, it became home to Bruce, a Bengal tiger. Here Hercules, an ornery pig, is introduced into the mix. Obviously, Dallas is home to animal lovers.

Dallas is a small town so many of its younger folks eventually move away. Left behind is a small but interesting elderly population with big personality and a world of history which helps to spin the webs of the stories in the series. Some characters return home after years away, and others are new to town. Strangers come and go, and not unlike Heart’s Edge, trouble has been finding its way into the sleepy town in recent years.

It all begins in Accidental Knight, book four of the Marriage Mistake series, in which Drake Larkin and Bella Reed are brought together in Dallas by her grandfather’s will.

In a spin-off series named The Knights of Dallas, The Romeo Arrangement follows in which Hollywood heartthrob Ridge Barnet meets Grace Sellers in the midst of a late March snowstorm that strands her in the tiny town.

Book two, Best Friend Zone, follows just over a year later. Drake and Ridge are both new fathers. It is Quinn Faulkner and Tory Coffey’s story. There is a little crossover with Still Not Love of the Enguard Protectors series, which is James Nobel’s story. James and Quinn once worked together.

Book three in the series, The Hero I Need, is Grady McKnight and Willow Macklin’s story. It is summer; Tory has her dance studio and is pregnant. Willow gets stranded in Dallas while on the run with Bruce, a Bengal tiger. Together Grady and Willow try to bring down a black market farm for exotic animals.

This is book four, The Worst Best Friend. It is Weston McKnight and Rachel Simon’s story. It opens in late September about one year later. After enlisting in the Army and breaking Rachel’s heart, Weston returned to Dallas a broken man. With the help of his Uncle Grady and Aunt Faye, he begins to put his life back together. Rachel Simon returns home to Dallas to help her Gram after surgery. It has been seven years since she last saw West, and she hopes maybe she can get some closure about the past before heading back to her new job at the Smithsonian.

Don’t forget to download the free bonus epilogue! It is a flash forward about four or so years later. The link is found at the end of the book.

Perhaps Rachel’s brother and Weston’s best friend, Marty, will get a story of his own!

IN THIS BOOK:

This book opens in late September, just over a year from the opening of book three.

Weston McKnight, twenty-seven, is not the same man he once was. When he left Dallas and joined the Army at the age of twenty, he hadn’t foreseen the carnage he would witness in Afghanistan. Seeing his brothers and sisters in arms die at his side in an ambush attack left him with headaches and nightmares, but the guilt of being the only one to walk away physically unscathed weighs him down even to this day. But the purpose had been served, and once he had gotten his discharge papers, he returned home to Dallas, North Dakota, where he now owned a house. His parents had sold him the family home when they decided to relocate to Arizona sometime after he had left for the military.

Weston earned a purple heart, but the price had been heavy. It wasn’t easy transitioning back into civilian life, but he was lucky to have the support of friends and family. His best friend from childhood, Marty Simon, was always a solid friend. Uncle Grady was by his side through good times and bad, and Weston was happy to have helped him and Willow in their time of need just last year. Grady helped Weston launch his towing and car repair business, for which he is eternally grateful. To show his gratitude, he continues to work a shift here and there at Grady’s place, the Purple Bobcat. Keeping busy has helped Weston calm his mind and tame the monster inside, but his workaholic lifestyle is nothing but a band-aid. His great aunt Faye has stood by him the entire time, ever helpful and never judgmental. When he isn’t busy working, growing his business, or helping his family, Weston tries to give back to the community to which he owes so much.

Rachel (Shelly) Simon, twenty-three, is returning to Dallas after a long absence. She had left to pursue her love of history, and an internship at the Smithsonian has kept her too busy to visit for the last couple of years. Her hard work earned her a prestigious job at the institution, and just eight weeks prior to starting her new position, Gram needs a hip replacement. Gram and her late grandfather had raised Marty and Rachel since they lost their parents when they were just sixteen and twelve years old, and nothing will keep Rachel from going home to help out during Gram’s recovery. Marty had stayed behind in Dallas to help Gram so that Rachel could follow her dreams, and she feels guilty for not doing more. Gram had converted their old home into Amelia’s B&B after Rachel left for college, so she decides to return and help run the inn during Gram’s recovery.

Returning home brings up all kinds of mixed emotions for Rachel. She feels guilty for leaving Marty to watch over Gram on his own, and for the personal sacrifices he has made while at the same time she has been selfish in her own pursuits. She feels homesick for her family and for Dallas, a home that she never really outgrew. D.C. may be exciting and drenched in history, but there is something about a small town that speaks to her. The sound of nature, the friendly faces, the slower lifestyle, and the very personal history that is deeply connected to the community – she misses it all. But the visit will without a doubt bring her face to face with West, who had returned to Dallas since her last visit.

West is Marty’s best friend, but he had been Shelly’s best friend growing up, too. She had been a tag along for her brother and his friend, but it was also so much more for her. Weston was kind when she was lost and uncertain following her parents’ death. He always knew how to put a smile on her face and to make the world a better place. She had secretly fallen in love with him when she first met him and dreamed of a future together. It devastated her when he suddenly announced he was enlisting. They made promises to one another, though, that gave her hope for the future. It wasn’t long after that when he ghosted her, though, leaving her heartbroken and bitter. Seeing him again after all these years might be unavoidable in a small town like Dallas, but Rachel hopes to at least get some answers so that she can return to D.C. with a sense of closure. Trouble makes another appearance in Dallas, and soon the couple is deeply embroiled in yet another small town crisis. The couple eventually finds a happy ending.

Don’t forget to download the free flash forward bonus epilogue via the link at the back of the book.

Wow! Weston and Rachel’s story is beautifully written with rich and vivid detail. Weston and Rachel’s connection is powerful and deeply felt. Their steamy chemistry heats up the pages, but there is so much more to their story than that. It is about family and small-town pride. It is about love of animals and following your dreams. It is about friendship and hardship. Loss and grief are experienced, but so are support and giving back. Veterans and the difficulty of returning home from war are covered as well. There is mystery and danger, which eventually pulls the whole gang together. Dallas is a living and breathing thing, and it never fails to be part of the story.

When a pig named Hercules brings Weston and Rachel together again, the sparks begin to fly. Although riddled with anger, their chemistry is as strong as ever. Their resentment for one another is deeply felt, but there is obviously something else behind it. For Rachel, there are a lot of hurt feelings buried deep inside. Self-doubt has held her back since West walked out of her life. West knows Shelly is trouble for him, and he wants her to follow through on her promise. He doesn’t have room for her in his life, and to submit to his feelings, even if just for the few weeks she is home, will only set them both up for more trouble. He tries to push her far away, but between Hercules and a guest named Carson, he cannot seem to keep his distance.

The two have a deep and emotional history together, but there are barriers that keep the couple separated. West has secrets that he prefers not to discuss. Were Rachel to discover his truths, she would understand that there is no future for the two of them together. Rachel trails West in years. With hindsight, she begins to see her past actions in a new light and recognize just how wrong she had been about some things. It gives her pause as she wonders how she can make some positive changes in her life.

Weston and Rachel’s best friend romance is a spectacular read that will have you both laughing and grabbing for a tissue. When the girl he secretly loved for years returns home, Weston’s heart and mind battle between what he wants and what he knows is best. Their story is action-packed with silly humor, danger, and a dose of steam in a small-town setting. Weston’s wonky sense of humor never fails, and there are several teary scenes that catch you by surprise. Hercules needs a special shout-out for always stealing the show. The story is beautifully written. My ARC copy has an occasional odd typo or error, but I assume they are addressed in the released copy. The plot is complex. There are many storylines taking place and a sense of mystery as a mini crimewave comes to Dallas. The characters are carefully crafted and very real in some respects. Some characters provide great comic relief. Fans will be pleased that other characters from the series are revisited here. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Weston and Rachel. I rate this book five full stars.

I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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JOL

Hmm…

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021

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I really wanted to love this book. Especially after reading all of the rave reviews. But sadly, I didn’t feel the main characters had any chemistry.

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A recent fan, definitely hooked!

Weston's story is so worth the wait!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2021

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Yes! Absolutely loved the latest from Nicole Snow's Knights of Dallas series. This series has been a joy to read from start to finish, and I was waiting for Weston's story to top it all off. It did not disappoint. Weston and Rachel's journey is a complex but ultimately deeply satisfying one, where both characters learn to face their demons. The drama is top notch, which is to be expected from Nicole Snow, and the addition of animals is as usual hilarious. This time we have a pig as a major third character and he is marvellous. Well worth a read. Can't wait for more from Nicole Snow!

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zoe

It's time for these friends to admit their love.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2021

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Rachel (Shel) and West were best friends, madly in love with each other but neither one wiling to admit it. Life took them in two different directions until now. For Shel is temporarily returning home to Dallas. Running into West is expected, keeping each other at arms length is impossible. When they come together it’s explosive. However a relationship isn’t easy as West is fighting his own demons and there’s trouble surrounding their homes. Will they be able to overcome all these issues and grab their chance at love. This story was slow in places, but when the action hits it’s heart stopping and will have you on the edge of your seat. Add in the crazy antics of a pig who thinks he’s a guard dog and you will chuckle.

L beaver

Easy rea. Nice series.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2022

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Weston was Rachels brothers best friend and when they were young Rachel was always trailing around with them. She often got herself into situations where Weston rescued her. She loved him plain and simple. She thought they would have a future only Weston decided to go into the army and the promised letters to her never came. She went to college and then interned for a museum but came home when her gran needed help after an operation. Rachel had no idea that Weston was out of the army and when he brushed her off it was hard. She had no idea he wanted her to have a better life away from their small town. Danger came and Weston needed to save her yet again.

Angela Hart

Never wanted this story to end

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2021

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I can never get enough of this authors book. I love , and devour every one , and this one was no different.

I didn't want Weston and Shelly's story to end .

Get ready for laughs , tears , heartbreak, deception, trouble , and most of all ....family

Brilliant read

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Doubledoodles

So good!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2022

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I really enjoyed this book, love dipping back into Nicole Snow for a breath of fresh air! West and Shels story is a friends to lovers, resistance on both parts, add in a suit case of war baggage and a crush that refused to die, oh and a pig yes a comedy, real life guard pig and you've got this book. Believe me that doesn't do the book justice, so try it, great characters, great twisty story, well written and the reader journey is a "hold tight" kind of ride!! Enjoy

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