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A Friendly Flirtation is the third book in Friends First series by Christine Warner. I had no idea even while I was reading A Friendly Flirtation that it was the third book in a series, so I am can confidently say that each book reads 100% as a standalone. I really enjoyed A Friendly Flirtation; it was well written, had great characters and was a trope that I have really been enjoying lately. In fact, I want to read more best friend's sister stories. (so leave me recommendations of your favorites in the comments below.)

A Friendly Flirtation is told in dual narrative between Alison and Jared, although there were more chapters from Allison's point of view. I really enjoyed that this story didn't start off on a completely predictable foot. We start the story by Alison asking Jared for his help with her makeover that the summary alludes too, and Jared completely shoots her down. I was thinking, "ooh interesting" now how is she going to get his help? I thought he would have agreed, that is the typical course that this kind of story runs. But no, Alison is determined on her journey of self improvement and she decides to go at it alone. That made my admiration for her skyrocket. I loved her.

I was a little wary of Jared after the real makeover of Alison because he seemed a little insta loveish, and I didn't know what to do with him. But he very quickly won me over because he is such an open and genuine person, you can't help but like him. A Friendly Flirtation is a light hearted and fun, quick read.

Bottom line: if you love contemporary romances with quirky characters, and you can't pass up a good makeover story, A Friendly Flirtation is a fun read that you should not miss out on. It is great for fans of the falling for your best friend's sibling trope.

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