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The Worst Best Man

A Novel

Mia Sosa author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Published:19th Mar '20

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In The Worst Best Man, a wedding planner teams up with her ex-fiancé's brother, leading to unexpected romance amid professional challenges.

In The Worst Best Man, Carolina Santos finds herself in an ironic twist of fate after being left at the altar. As a wedding planner, she is faced with an unexpected opportunity that could change her life, but there's a catch: she must collaborate with Max Hartley, the best man from her ill-fated wedding. Their history is fraught with tension, as Max played a significant role in her heartbreak, encouraging his brother to leave her at the altar. Their initial animosity sets the stage for a tumultuous partnership filled with witty banter and unresolved feelings.

As they work together to impress a high-profile hotel client, Lina and Max's relationship evolves from disdain to something more complicated. Despite their shared past and the emotional baggage that comes with it, they begin to realize that their animosity might be masking deeper feelings. However, both are hesitant to embrace a romantic connection; Lina is adamant about not falling in love again, while Max is determined not to be second best to his brother.

The Worst Best Man is a fresh and engaging enemies-to-lovers story that explores themes of love, betrayal, and personal growth. Mia Sosa's writing is sharp and humorous, capturing the complexities of modern relationships. As Lina and Max navigate their feelings and professional challenges, readers are treated to a delightful journey filled with charm and unexpected twists.

"A delightful read that is equal parts sexy, heartwarming, and seriously funny."  — Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award Winner “Smart, emotional, and sexy, this delightfully modern love story hits all the right notes. Sosa knows exactly what romance readers want, and delivers at every turn.” — Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author  "The Worst Best Man is a romantic comedy that's fun and flirty, young and fresh." — Popsugar (22 of the Best Books This Winter Has to Offer) “THE WORST BEST MAN is the rom-com we've been waiting for! Mia Sosa is a true talent, perfectly balancing laughter, swoony moments, and heat.” — Tif Marcelo, author of The Key to Happily Ever After  "Sosa handles alternating viewpoints with perfect aplomb as she once again deftly dishes up for lucky readers another irresistibly fun romance spiced with a zesty sense of humor and spiked with love scenes as hot as the ghost chilis that pepper the Brazilian cuisine featured in this tantalizing tale of love, family, and friendship." — Booklist (starred review) "Sosa imbues a soap operatic premise with weight and heart in this fantastically fun contemporary rom-com... Sosa’s characterization of Lina is masterfully nuanced...  Romance fans are sure to be swept away by Sosa’s empathetic characters as they make the most of a ridiculous situation." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The plot is classic “enemies to lovers” and is executed perfectly... slow-burn romance done perfectly right... A captivating love story about two people who bring out the best in each other both professionally and personally." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[A] fizzy rom-com..."  — Entertainment Weekly (20 New Books to Read in February) "Bring on more books about Black (and brown) women in silly situations. (We're not all about slave narratives!!!!) Mia Sosa meets this demand with her fun romantic comedy that centers on a wedding planner who was left at the altar. Now she must team up with a man she hates for a golden opportunity." — Essence (24 Books Written By Black Authors That We Can't Wait To Read This Winter) "Mia Sosa’s voice crackles with good old-fashioned wit—she’ll make you laugh but she’ll be so smart about doing it." — Jenny Holiday, author of Three Little Words “Say I do to The Worst Best Man. Flirty fun at its best, Mia Sosa’s latest book of awesome will leave you laughing and happy sighing.”  — Avery Flynn, USA Today and Wall Street Journal best selling author  "From beginning to end, THE WORST BEST MAN is a smokin’ hot, laugh-out-loud, heart-warming Latinx rom-com that induces pleasurable sighs of satisfaction and will have you saying, 'I Do.'" — Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today Bestselling Author "A true blue rom com—The Worst Best Man made me laugh out loud. Lina and Max are hilarious together, and it's a joy to watch them fall in love." — Kate Clayborn, author of Love Lettering "A wedding planner rom-com is the very definition of romantic fun, and Mia Sosa doesn’t disappoint... Sosa’s romance also addresses issues of work and family, and touches on the challenges facing women of color in business. The pages smoke from time to time, but this is essentially a sweet, light confection for the Valentine’s Day season." — BookPage "Sosa delivers a steam and witty enemies-to-lovers romance. Lina and Max’s relationship grows against a rich background of Lina’s Afro-Latinx culture, and readers will enjoy the complex cast of side characters." — Library Journal “The Worst Best Man is rom-com perfection... Her voice is fresh and fiercely romantic, as the bursts of humor are weighted with the beating heart of emotion palpable on every page... wit and humor that creates truly laugh-out-loud moments. Sosa has a gift with words that’s infectious and wry, one that keeps the pages turning in delight... beautiful, heart-aching realism, while packaging these concerns with a confectionary casing of witty repartee, crackling chemistry, and steamy interludes. So much so that losing oneself in this love story is a piece of (wedding) cake.” — Entertainment Weekly "A delightful, sexy, hilarious rom-com . . . Mia Sosa delivers."  — Fresh Fiction "a rom-com that is both sweet and steamy." — The Mujerista "Mia Sosa... is genuinely a master of the modern romance novel." — Cosmopolitan (Best Romance Novels of 2020) "Rom-com lovers will adore this hilarious read." — Today.com "Sosa is an ace at bawdy banter... But it’s her warm heart, one that blends aching realism with the zaniness of the rom-com, that makes The Worst Best Man a story that’s easy to lose oneself in." — Entertainment Weekly (10 Best Romances of 2020)

  • Winner of International Latino Book Award (United States).
  • Winner of Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction (United States).

ISBN: 9780062909879

Dimensions: 203mm x 135mm x 21mm

Weight: 279g

368 pages