I Wish He Would by Amanda Schimmoeller: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

I hit it out of the park in the friend department. The dating department? Not so much.

After a series of horrible first dates, I’m convinced it’s time to give up on my search for love. But when my best friends convince me to try out a list of twenty questions to fall in love, I decide to give it a shot.

I go on a date and test out the questionnaire, but it seems the only answers I get are the ones leading me back to my friend, Austin Bradford, who also happens to be the star shortstop for the Louisville Mustangs.

Despite all my desperate attempts to convince my best friends otherwise, I’ve had feelings for Austin since we met three years ago. Which also happened to be the same night he friendzoned me.

When I have to attend my cousin’s destination wedding—who, might I add, is marrying my jerk of an ex-boyfriend—Austin insists on going with me. I tell myself it will be fine, just a friendly vacation. Maybe I can even bury all my feelings for him on the beach.

Except, the time I spend with Austin has me questioning if the heated looks he’s sending my way are real, or if the Caribbean sun is making me hallucinate.

I wish he would give me a clear sign, because I refuse to put my heart on the line and risk our friendship without knowing if our love story will be a grand slam or a strikeout.

I Wish He Would is a friends-to-lovers baseball romcom with sizzling chemistry but no explicit content. It’s the fourth book in the Sweeter Than Fiction series, following four best friends finding love.

The Author

Amanda Schimmoeller is a closed-door romance author who writes sweet love stories for readers who love happily ever afters. Her books are filled with banter, heart, and characters you can't help but love.

She loves Dr. Pepper, salty snacks, and binge-worthy tv. You’ll find her plotting her next great love story and living out her own fairytale in Tennessee with her husband and their dog.

Connect with Amanda on Instagram at @authoramandaschimmoeller.

Book Review

I've said before I loved friends to lovers because of the history/familiarity they bring, but one of the other things that makes them so great? The yearning. And oh, this one certainly did that so well... even if it takes Austin a little bit longer to figure it out! Seriously though, right from the start, I just adored Austin and Alyssa's friendship. They truly did have such a natural and easy chemistry between them, and I couldn't help but love the way that they cared for and supported each other even in friendship. And when those feelings start to become more... my goodness, I couldn't get enough! But as much as I love their relationship, I also loved the other relationships in this story. We've already gotten to see the strong friendship with Alyssa's group and truly I love that about this series... and in this one, we also get to see some amazing banter and brotherhood with his teammates as well... and let me tell you, I LOVED it. Seriously, can these guys get their own series!? I need more of them! This story will have you kicking your feet and laughing out loud... and I loved every moment. If you love baseball romance and friends to lovers, this is one you won't want to miss! 

I Wish He Would is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. It is the fourth book in the Sweeter Than Fiction, and while I think this is best read in order, I do think it could be enjoyed as a standalone as well. 

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