This book is a great combination of friends to lovers with a billionaire twist! Lennox is an absolute agent of chaos with a heart of gold. Dex is a wealthy guy who is living his best life finally having made a true friend in Lennox.

But when Dex inherits his family’s billion dollar company after his grandmother’s passing, he needs Lennox’s help. To secure the company, he needs to have his wife takeover. But when Dex and Lennon get married and realize that they’d both been feeling the same way for years, things heat up.

When their opposite worlds collide, these two lean into each other to ride out the challenges they face. As you venture through new love with Dex and Lennox, the love story of Dex’ grandmother Dottie also unfolds.

Told through shifting point of view and multiple timelines, this story is a beautiful follow up to Camera Shy! An excellent read if you’re interested in something fun and spicy!

Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
Snapshot follows Lennox whose down on her luck having just lost her job and struggling to get by. But when her best friend of three years offers her the deal of a lifetime, she finds herself drawn not only to him but the love that he could provide.
This book had me hooked from the first page and I found that I really flew through it when I was reading it. I thought the first half of this book was interesting but the second half was a little slower for me. I felt like the "conflict" that was created in this book was wrapped up a little too easily and I wasn't as invested in the second half.
My biggest problem I had with this book was the lack of research when it comes to Las Vegas and locals living in Las Vegas. It seemed this book only boiled Las Vegas down to the Strip (which most locals avoid) and the cheesy nature of the city. One line about people who live in Vegas always being "drunk or on drugs or a combo of both" particularly bothered me as that is not the case. Locals in Vegas have a life and it felt disrespectful to those who live in the city and the surrounding areas. It was clear the research of local life, the town, and the surrounding areas could have been fleshed out more. It was a very stereotyped view of Las Vegas locals that I wish was fleshed out more.
I did like Lennox at first as a heroine but she really became placid in her life after she gets together with Dex. While the spicy scenes were well written and interesting to read, outside of it she was really just stumbling along and hoping Dex would fix everything. I liked that Dex also has a panic disorder but again, it didn't feel as fleshed out.
Like I said, the plot of this book just seemed to wrap up super quickly and I didn't find that i was invested in the second half. It was like we got the "villain's" monologue, then it was quickly solved by one thing and all was well and happy.
I wanted to love this book and thought it was going to be a solid read at first but in the end, it was not for me. I do encourage you to pick it up though if you are at all interested in the premise of this book.

I liked Dex and Lennox. A little too steamy for me at times but I loved the family dynamic and learning about his grandma and the family. It was my first book by Kay but it won’t be my last. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book! Friends to lovers to marriage of convenience just hit perfectly.

Dex and Lennox were both secretly pining over each other and I adored the journey they took to get to their HEA. What I liked most was that no matter the obstacle they faced, they faced it TOGETHER.

This story was so good—no third act break up, some found family and spice steaming up the pages!

This is a wonderful storyline with awesome characters. Lennox is a lovable quirky and klutzy character. Dex is a sexy young billionaire. The story is set across three years and is told in dual timelines in the first person by the two main characters. The plot looks at the family dynamics and the romance that blossoms. It also gets really steamy between the two. The dialogue is witty and easy to read. There will be surprises that will keep the readers focused and reading to the very end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

It was a really fast read and I enjoyed it. I would recomnend for anyone looking for an enjoyable fast read.

Had no problem following the plot and the characters were relatable and believable.

Recommend.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy then review. This was a new author for me and it was quite steamy. Lennox and Dex are best friends and suddenly Dex need a wife. She will become CEO of his family’s company for a year and then he will be able to take over. There are lots of twists and turns and so much scheming going on. Will best friends fall in love and will it last? Enjoy!

I truly appreciated how the friendship between the characters transformed into something deeper. It’s fascinating to see such a strong bond evolve, and it made me reflect on the nature of relationships in our own lives. While I might not agree with all the reasons that drove their choices, I found myself fully invested in the characters and their experiences.

The characters themselves were beautifully crafted, and I felt a genuine connection to them. Their emotions were relatable, and I found myself breathing with them through their ups and downs. Even when their decisions felt questionable, I admired their growth and the struggles they faced. It’s a reminder of how complex human relationships can be, which added a layer of depth to the story.

The writing style also drew me in. The author’s ability to convey emotion and tension kept me engaged throughout. The journey of these characters was compelling, and I appreciated how their friendship laid the groundwork for something more. Overall, this exploration of friendship evolving into love was beautifully done, leaving me with a sense of fulfillment and curiosity about their future.

First of all i am grateful for netgalley and the publisher for giving me a chance to read and know this wonderful book as an arc.

I picked this book because of the bestfriends and marriage tropes, but i am glad i was introduced to the wonderful story and characters. At first i wasn't sure why this was called "snapshot" but reading thru the end, it made sense.

I can't even begin to explain how utterly amazing it is to resonate with different characters at once. I cried so hard at the car scene with Lennox and her father and til the end i find myself to be like Dottie. Forever pining for another man, while living a half life. I hope i had not yet passed by the chance to have my fate, but it it comes down like Jacob's missing his love and dying not knowing for the rest of his life and Dottie writing amd documenting glimpses on her life only to know she's too late, i think i see my future in them, but in the unrequited sense of it.

I loved how everything closed in this book. For every problem created, it was closed off well. Ofc there are those moments of frustration with Len'a loose lips, with Kat and Denny. But mygosh, the arc of the characters and the heart of Lennox and him to forgive Denny ans give kat a chance. That was wonderful. Another bestfriends to lover book to add to my favorites, i think i need to see book 1 now that i see glimpses of how much heart there is to the story

Dex is about to inherit a Fortune 500 company. But there is one stipulation. Has has to be married for a year. Having secretly been in love with his best friend for years he asks her. What he doesn't realize is that she has also been in love with him. This is a wonderful story about a couple starting life together.

I really enjoyed this book! It was almost everything I had wanted for Lennox’s story! But, I couldn’t help but notice small similarities to the first book. It didn’t put me off that much, but I do feel like those parts could have been switched up even just a little bit. Other than that though, I really did enjoy this story! I ate it up!

A beautifully written story about friendship, regrets, life, and love.

I couldn’t get enough of this beautiful story. I was completely smitten with Dottie, Lennox, Dex, and even Jacob who was basically written completely off page. I was bawling one minute and chuckling the next. I was so engrossed within this world that I kept losing track of time and honestly I was okay with never returning to reality. I was truly touched by Kay's talent for writing engaging characters and considering this was the first book I've read by her, I'm now a total fan.

"How quickly my friend can go from a fantasy to my most important reality."

The beautiful words and thoughts that both Dex and Lennox share for each other are some of the best quotes I think I've ever highlighted within a book. I melted and fell in love over and over again with this couple. It wasn't just the fact that these two fell for one another, it was that they stood by each other's side, stood up for one another, and loved each other hard. I'm talking about soul deep, no questions, love every flaw...I take that back...they didn't see flaws- only beautiful imperfections that made each other unique. It's beautiful and lovely and something that every person should strive for.

Snapshot was a privilege to read and I can’t wait to dive back in to another Kay Cove book and fall in love with her wonderful worlds and characters again.

Thanks to NetGalley & Victory Editing for access to this book!

I cannot put into words how much I loved this book and this couple! We met Lennox and Dex’s characters in Camera Shy, but we were not prepared for their epic love story!

🩵Billionaire romance
🩵Secret billionaire
🩵Friends to lovers
🩵Marriage of convenience
🩵Obsessed MMC
🩵Bad*** FMC

Lennox and Dex met at a house party three years ago and the connection between them was instant! In an effort to save any future heartache, they decided to stay friends.

Now Dex is in a situation where he needs a wife and Lennox is the only person he can trust for the job. What she doesn’t know if that her life is going to be turned upside down when she goes from homeless and jobless to married to one of the richest men in the world.

The deep rooted, soulmate kind of love that these two have is something to be admired. Their friendship is so special, but their marriage is top level. When they decide to move forward with the marriage, things instantly changed for them and I loved that. Usually we have to wait for them to fall in love, but these characters could not hold it in anymore and I freaking LOVED that!

Spencer was a fantastic side character and even though we only saw her for a little bit, I just know that there’s a story there to be told and I can’t wait to read it.

4.5⭐️

Snapshot is the second book of the Lessons In Love series but can be read as a standalone but. This is Dex and Lennox’s story and it was absolutely beautiful to watch these two become friends and fall in love. Dex’s grandmother, Dottie, decides that Dex is working too much and send him to run a dive shop and to take a break from the corporate world. While there he meets Lennox and even though they have a strong connection they put each other in the friend zone. A few years later Dex’s grandmother passes away and she has left her company to Dex’s wife…except he doesn’t have one. This is where the marriage of convenience comes in. There is only one person he would trust enough to marry and that is Lennox.

I loved everything about this book! I loved getting snippets of Dottie and Jacob’s story throughout and watching Lennox and Dex’s relationship grow. It was heartbreaking in some places but also absolutely beautiful. And I loved that there was no third act break up! There is banter, angst, heartbreak, spice, hidden identity, found family and so much more! If you haven’t started this series yet then I highly recommend that you do! You won’t regret it!

This book was the definition of unpredictable and tense.

From the beginning I had no idea which way the story was going to go.

First of all there isn’t much I love more than when he’s obsessed with her that’s always a check plus for me

Then on top of it there was so much drama but it was suspenseful, I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop and then when it dropped….

So many emotions

But Kay Cove definitely showed extreme talent in writing romantic and healthy relationships.

I loved that one of the major conflicts was everyone else and not their relationship

Ebook received for free through NetGalley

A bit steamier than I expected but an oh so adorable book that was hard to put down. Hadn’t read the previous one but had no trouble keeping up. Love it!

This was EVERYTHING. Had all my favorite tropes, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, banter for days, angst, spice and just all the good things. It was well written and I truly loved reading about both couples.

Kay’s writing made me fall in love with the characters. Dottie is an inspiration to all female leaders, she lead with her heart first and gained the respect that she deserved. Dex has big shoes to fill but he quickly realizes that he can’t do it alone. Can his best friend truly be his love of his life? Does she have the same feelings? This book has the perfect level of spice, romance, greed, and desire.

Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Love: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I loved Dex and Lennox's story!

From the first page with a glimpse of the past to the last page into their future and everything in between. Snapshot pulled at those heartstrings when friends become something more and when they see each for who they truly are no matter how much they have or don't have. I enjoyed having both POV's from the first time Dex and Lennox meet to present day and what ends up instead being a marriage of convenience to a confession of how they both felt for each since the beginning. In the end you see that it is not just a love story about Dex and Lennox but also a way to right a lost love with lessons learned from past family members. Snapshot makes you swoon, laugh and just fall for these two with some spice in the mix. And there is a glimpse of the next FMC and I can already tell she will be amazing, which I can't wait for!

I recommend this and definitely a top read for the month!

Kay Cove didn't miss with the second book in the Lessons in Love series. This marriage of convenience is also one of the best friends to lovers books I've read.

Dex is the ultimate book boyfriend. As Lennox's friend he does so much for her, but as her husband he does absolutely everything he can for her. I love how Dex puts her first and makes that known.

Lennox is a sweet and caring character. Loyal to a fault to the people she loves and will do anything for them. My only complaint about this book is I wanted more for her.

The addition of Dottie's backstory will have you emotional as you watch her history unfold.

Throughout this whole book Dex and Lennox are a team, and you see that bond that can only be created from friendship. If you've been waiting for Dex and Lennox's story since Snapshot you will not be disappointed.