Title: The Good Ones Are Taken
Author: Taj McCoy
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by: Shakera
Genre: Black Romance, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Publisher: MIRA
Date of Release: April 23, 2024
Pages: 295
Format: Kindle (Hear Our Voices)
I believe the title is a sentiment a lot of people share. Fresh from a breakup, Maggie is looking for love, but all she’s finding are guys she doesn’t want and who have nothing to offer her. But the one guy who has been a constant in her life is her best friend, Garrett.
Getting a taste of her own medicine, Maggie joins a dating app, and with Garrett’s help, she has some matches… but my God, these matches are a hot mess. Two of her best girlfriends are getting married, and it’s feeling like it’s everyone but Maggie. She’s pushing 40, and she wants her happily ever after. What girl wouldn’t?! Will she get her happily ever after? Will she see what’s been right in front of her for 20 years before it’s too late?
I adored this book. I will say that, except for seeing Maggie’s dates, the pacing was a bit slow in the first half. It picks up when we meet Blake, but that’s halfway through the book. Maggie is such a relatable and realistic character. I loved that she was plus-sized and pushing 40. This showed just how difficult dating really is, especially with social media. Garrett is probably the best book boyfriend you can find. He’s attentive, watches “Pride & Prejudice” with Maggie as often as she likes, and cooks.
I’m not sure if this is part of a series because you meet some of the characters in a different book, and I think if I had read that first (It’s Savvy’s love story), I might have felt differently about some of the characters. Sometimes, I thought they were a bit pushy, but you know it’s from a place of love.
Overall, I enjoyed this as I’ve enjoyed the other book I read from Ms. McCoy. This is not to be missed!
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