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The Friend Situation

A Billionaire, Friends to Lovers Stand Alone Romance (Billionaire Situation, Book 2)

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The Friend Situation

By: Lyra Parish
Narrated by: Savannah Thomas, Marcio Catalano
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After the charming billionaire and I successfully play matchmaker, he asks me to be his fake fiancée. Saying yes might be the biggest slip-up of my life, but what are friends for?

Weston Calloway is the last man I imagined meeting after one of my boring breakups. But there he was, in a dive bar, drinking cheap whiskey, looking like my next favorite mistake. Instead of hooking up, we become secret friends.

When his jealous ex stirs up unnecessary drama, Weston asks me to go public with our friendship, but things quickly escalate and we lose control of the situation. Now, we're roommates, and I'm wearing a diamond ring that he slipped on my finger.

This game may be fun, but we agreed to one unbreakable rule—no falling in love.

Easy, right? It should be.

The Friend Situation is a billionaire, fake dating rom-com with a happily ever after! It’s a stand-alone with open-door scenes. Included: a rich AF, respectful hero who falls first and hard but isn’t afraid to call his bestie mine.

©2025 Lyra Parish (P)2025 Lyra Parish Contemporary Friendship Genre Fiction Romantic Comedy Fake Relationship
Engaging Friends-to-lovers Romance • Captivating Character Development • Complementary Voices • Heartfelt Emotional Depth
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I really enjoyed this one! It pulled me in from beginning to end and was a fantastic read! I loved getting Weston and Carlee's story! This book can be read as a standalone but we met both characters in the first book and I was super excited for their story. Carlee and Weston became secret friends in the first book and worked together with their matchmaking skills to set up her best friend and his twin brother together. This one was a great friends to lovers story with great character development throughout. I loved getting to see Carlee and Weston build their friendship and then fake relationship into a real one. I loved how Weston was steps ahead of people and Carlee's sassiness. Weston was intentional with Carlee but he also left her room to catch up and to heal the hurts from her past in order for them to have a great foundation and future together. This story was really well done and I loved the banter between the characters and the fact that we got to see so much of their personalities. The secondary characters were great as well and provided a lot to the story and helped to flesh out the characters. The chemistry and connection between Carlee and Weston was easy to feel and see throughout the book and it definitely adds some spice and was a great addition to the story for me. I really enjoyed this one and am excited for more in the series!
The narrators did a great job with the story and characters and bringing them to life! They did such a great job portraying the personalities of the main characters and secondary characters and just really enjoyed it!

Absolutely loved this one!!!

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I just want to start by saying that I Love that Lyra links the people across multiple series, it adds a connection that is so fun.
Standalone with No Cliffhangers.
Friends to Lovers. He falls first.
Carlee and Weston worked to get his brother and her best friend together. In the process they became secret best friends.
Can they become more?
He has a crazy ex, or soon to be ex, that Loves drama.
She is having work and personal growth drama.
So much fun with great heat.
I can't wait for Billie's story.
Narrators did any awesome job bringing this story to life.

Friends to Lovers

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Oh my goodness. These narrators bring all the emotions and heat. I loved how authentic the story felt in their hands. Their voices eased me into listening. A smooth ride all the way through.

I'm never disappointed with Lyra. We have the cute and adorable bits sprinkled throughout. It's such a fun and delicate balance of sweet and spicy. But damn when that heat turns up I just can't enough. Their connection is powerful and undeniable. I was rooting her through the whole journey.

Sweet and spicy.

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It is great being back in Lyra Parish’s “Billionaire Situation” world again for another wonderful romance novel, a charming friends-to-lover romantic comedy that captivates your attention and tugs at your heartstrings the entire time. After loving the first book, ”The Wife Situation”, Easton Calloway and Lexi’s story, I was not sure how she was going to top that, but she did, and then some. This book is Weston Calloway and Carlee Jolly’s story, written as a standalone, but characters from the first book crossover into this book and knowing their backstories add some depth and there are mentions of some of those character’s storylines. That said, the author’s descriptive details include everything you need to know so you will not feel lost or like you missed something if you are new to the series. Weston is not as grumpy as his twin brother, Easton, but the two share a special bond and similarities, so much so they fill in as one another, sometimes to prank, other times to test how well the person knows them. He and Carlee became good friends while on their joint mission of helping Easton and Lexi’s fake relationship/marriage of convenience turn real. Neither Weston nor Carlee were looking for their own relationship, since he just got out of a terrible marriage, which left him with trust issues, and she had her own reasons. Except there was an undeniable chemistry between them and even with excuses, they could deny themselves for so long. When his wife shows her ugly ways again, he was told once again to have his own fake relationship to rid of her and Carlee volunteers, despite Weston not wanting to ask her. He did not want to cross lines and jeopardize the friendship. I thought those two were great together and for each other. I loved all the layers of this story and how it all played out, with the perfect balance of drama, a touch of angst, charming humor and wit, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. As always, the writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. Lyra Parish, thank you for another fabulous story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Savannah Thomas and Marcio Catalano delivered a fabulous performance, bringing these characters to life naturally, humanizing them and giving each a voice that is fitting. I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding convincing in each and just as I imagined the characters to sound. Catalano’s Weston was a spot on portrayal, showcasing his personality perfectly, and Thomas did the same as Carlee and was equally amazing. With perfect pacing and tone, they captured every emotion of the characters, making you feel it all. These two made a great team, with voices and talent that complement each and a captivating performance that rivets you to the story. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.

Fabulous Story & Narration🎧Engrossing & Charming!

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I did a reread of this book with the audiobook and I loved it even more! Narrators Savannah Thomas and Marcio Catalano did a fabulous job bringing Carlee and Weston to life. I could feel the chemistry between these two and just love them together! If you are looking for a friends to lovers, fake dating, billionaire MMC, then this is the audiobook for you!

Carlee and Weston are Perfect Together!

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Weston Calloway and Carlee Jolly were worlds apart. The most unlikely of friends, but forged a great secret friendship nonetheless. Secret because no one knew they were friends, much less that they could get along without buffers. When Weston needs a fake girlfriend to put an ex off, Carlee is the one person that can fill in those shoes. But then playing into the roles in a fake relationship makes them question if they could survive something more. Weston knows what he wants; he wants Carlee but her past relationships have her scared of commitment, of admitting feelings, of giving in to the emotions that come with that forever after. Weston gives her the time she needs and lovingly supports her along the way. This may have been the best friends to lovers story I have read in a while. Weston and Carlee spent a year getting to know one another in the deepest, most honest way so to see them fall in love (well, Weston fell a long time ago and has the patience of a saint) made the story extra special. The banter and tension between the two kept everyone guessing. And when Carlee finally admitted her feelings, Weston was there to catch her. Sigh....

Savannah Thomas and Marcio Catalano...what a great combination of voices to narrate this story! They brought the characters to life and gave them personality.

I received an advance copy of this book at my request and voluntarily left this review.

Friends to lovers

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This is a book I've read multiple times and the audio really brought it to life. The narrators did a great job with the story and I loved listening to the audio. This really is such an amazing book. I just love Carlee and Weston's story so much. Both have been burned when it comes to love and were cautious to try again. But they did find each other and really are perfect for each other. As always I loved getting to see the Merryville crew. This book has so much I love, friends to lovers, fake dating, no 3rd act breakup.

Carlee and Weston are perfect!

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I ate this book up! Weston Calloway was perfection, Carley and his connection, friendship, and story had it all. The narrators were amazing and I couldn’t get enough of them. The connection was off the charts.

Best Calloway

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Ever since I finished the Wife Situation I have been dying to listen to this book and I was not disappointed. Westin and Carlees slow burn torture was on point, the narrators were fantastic and that ending was absolutely scrumptious. For optimal enjoyment I would recommend reading the Wife Situation first but you don’t have to if you don’t want to and still enjoy it. Overall fantastic listen and I can’t wait for the next one.

Loved it

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Marcio Catalano and Savannah Thomas' performance is truly amazing. They captured my attention and didn't let it go till the end. I read this book first and then got the pleasure of listening to it and definitely will be listening to it again and again. Below is my original review.
Wow! This book is beyond 5 stars and a must read. I should have known Weston's story would be a roller-coaster of emotions. I absolutely adore Weston and Carlee. These two become best friends and start a friends with benefits situation that really is them just finally giving in to their amazing chemistry. Their story truly had me on my toes as it is full of twists I didn't see coming. These two are so freaking awesome together and truly bring out the best in each other. Weston pulls out all the stops to win Carlee, the woman of his dreams. I truly can't say enough good things and so look forward to the next book in the series just so I can see more of these two as well as Easton and Lexi. Also, loved getting back to Merryville and all the wonderful characters there.
I was sent a free book and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

Stronger Together

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