Bigger Rock (Big Rock #1-4)

I have read several of Ms. Blakely’s books, and remembered why I enjoy reading her world. Warm, funny, witty, sometimes irreverent, and filled with likable characters – every book in this series just delivers.
And, what a joy to read such well edited books! Another note – while told from a first person POV, it is not a continual stream of “I did…” or “I said…”. There is story, detail, thought, opinion, feeling, and description in refreshing variety.

For our enjoyment we have…

Big Rock (#1) – Spencer & Charlotte
Friends since college, Spencer and Charlotte run a successful business in Manhattan. They date other people, have each other’s back, and generally have a good life. Then, a common ruse takes on a life of it’s own. On occasion, Spencer or Charlotte will claim to be the other’s fiance, helping each other out of unwanted attention or sticky situations. Spencer finds himself in one such situation and blurts out that Charlotte is his newly minted fiancee. Charlotte is about to decline when an unfortunate run-in with her persistent ex changes her mind. Now, they are pretending for all the world while trying to remember that they are indeed pretending. Except, maybe they aren’t?

Mister O (#2) Nick & Harper
Nick and Harper have been friends forever. They know each other because Harper is Spencer’s little sister, and Nick is best friends with Spencer. Nick is the creative mind behind a late night animated show – the infamous and most generous Mister O. Harper is a magician – tearing up the child’s birthday party scene. Neither has much time for the dating scene, but Harper is looking to find love and happiness. To achieve this end, she asks Nick to help her learn to communicate, flirt with, and otherwise establish a dating relationship. Nick agrees, and they agree to limit their efforts to the time Spencer is away on his honeymoon. Because Big Brother. Anyway, lessons commence. Nick realizes he really doesn’t want Harper taking what he is teaching her out into the dating world. But, there is a time limit. Spencer is coming back. And the issues Harper wants to correct don’t seem to apply to him. Does that mean she doesn’t see him like he sees her? And what happens when a twist with he work gets thrown into the mix?

Well Hung (#3) Wyatt & Natalie
Wyatt is Nick’s twin. Natalie is Charlotte’s sister. She lives with Nick and Wyatt’s sister Josie, who took over Charlotte’s apartment when she moved in with Spencer. Got it? Good. Wyatt and Natalie met at Spencer and Charlotte’s wedding, where Natalie approached Wyatt and asked for a job. So now, Natalie is Wyatt’s PA, organizer, and all around business manager. A trip to Vegas ends with the full Vegas experience. You know – a few drinks too many, fun in many forms, and of course, a trip to a little wedding chapel. ‘Cause Vegas baby! With the morning light comes the realization that what happened in Vegas should also stay in Vegas. A trip to Easy Out Divorce and a flight home and all is right with the world. Right? Not. Easy Out turned out to not be so easy. And once certain doors are opened, they aren’t so easily closed. And feelings. Well, once that can of worms is opened, there is really no putting the lid back on. So, how is Wyatt going to navigate this when he has been so badly burned before? Does he take a chance? Or, does he take the way out?

Full Package (#4) Chase & Josie
Chase is Wyatt’s best friend, and recently returned from serving a year with Doctors Without Borders. Josie, as previously established, is Wyatt and Nick’s little sister. Guess what? Chase and Josie have been friends forever. Chase is having terrible trouble finding a new place to live. Josie is having terrible trouble finding a roommate to replace the happily wedded Natalie. A conversation leads to a light bulb moment which leads to Chase moving into Josie’s extra room. You see where this is going? Except Chase went down the friends to lovers road before and not only lost the lover, but also the friend. Not a road he wants to revisit. Josie agrees to a friends with benefits arrangement, with an undetermined end date. Are they really sure they want an end date? And when they pull the plug, will they be able to go back to the same friendship they had? Or will they both really need more?

Three out of four of these couples started out as long term friends. They knew tons about each other – likes, dislikes, quirks, and charms. Everyone was likable. And while they path was a bit rocky, it wasn’t tragic or angsty or filled with danger. Just people going through emotions, friendships, and finding love. Light, fun, witty, and well written. What more could you ask for? Enjoy!!

This anthology is a great place to start with Lauren Blakely. The Big Rock universe extends beyond thess 4 stories, and I love that she has created a whole interwoven universe. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, but I just love reading them all so we can revisit old friends.
Big Rock, Spencer and Charlotte, kicks off the anthology with a classic friends-to-lovers that is so smoking hot and fun.
Mister O is best friends little sister, and let me just say that they are such a quirky, incredible couple. Swoon.
Well Hung is boss-assistant, but also someones sister, and it made me want to go to Vegas!
and Full Package is roommates/best friends.
Classic tropes + Lauren Blakelys wit and writing style = a big hit.

I have also listened to all 4 of these as audiobooks, and they are what got me hooked on audiobooks. Audio succeeds or failes on the narration, and these are top quality audiobooks for sure.

I hadnt read Full Package yet and decided to buy this package deal from Lauren Blakely. I had already read the first three books in the series but I thoroughly enjoyed reading all four books together. I love the characters in this book. Each couple is connected by family or friendship. They support each other emotionally and are always there for each other. I like that these couples have quirks and they embrace them. Each book can be read as a stand-alone but this is an amazing value so I would suggest you purchase this bundle and enjoy all four awesome stories!

I bought big rock a while ago and loved it. Was a great start to the series. But didnt have enough funds to buy the rest of the books in the series until this little or shall I say bigger rock lol came out. Gives me the first 4 our of 6 books in this series. And I will say I loved everyone of them.

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