Longtime Crush

ByCarrie Ann Ryan

Release Date: 2023-07-03
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 171 Ratings

Description

When my best friend and I fell for the same guy in middle school, I stepped back. I'd always expected to dance at their wedding. Not sit in the back pew of her funeral. I left town for my own reasons, but now that I'm back, it’s clear Sebastian Montgomery isn't the same man I left. He's hard. Broken. And a single father to an adorable little girl. When it turns out he’s my new neighbor, I can’t stay away. But I know I’m playing with fire and the heat between us burns enough to scorch. I thought I was over my crush. But now it might crush me.

Reviews

Emotional
4
By Rinsky13
Sebastian & Raven’s story was emotional, parts heartwarming and parts heartbreaking. Sebastian is a single parent, Raven, an old friend. After a rocky reconnection, they become closer than they ever were. It wasn’t all easy. There were beautiful, fun times, then there were the moments that brought them back to the past, making it hard to move forward. But if your lucky, love will find a way
A BRILLIANT READ!!!
5
By Cheryl SDS
This is book 3 in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series and it features Sebastian and Raven. These two, along with Marley, had always been best friends. While Raven had wanted him, unbeknownst to Marley, Raven stepped back so Marley could be happy . She and Sebastian had been very happy but Marley died during childbirth and gave Sebastian his worst day and his best day all on the same day. Now, 5 years, Raven is back. The attraction is burning but they are torn with the memory of Marley between them.

This is a FANTASTIC story! The characters are brilliant, as always. The intimate scenes are SPECTACULAR! I am NEVER disappointed reading anything this talented author writes! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
A definite must read!
5
By RowenaB10
This is a definite must read! What should have been the start of a beautiful future ends in tragedy when Sebastian loses Marley. An emotional start to the story but it doesn’t end there when fast forward and Raven shows up in his life once again. Their attraction is present but the past has a way of denying their feelings but the heart wants what the heart wants and when he sees her for what she can be in their life he takes the leap. What happens next was so worth the wait, steamy, emotional and tears will find you as you witness Sebastian and Raven’s HEA. A heartfelt addition to the series that gets better and better. Can’t wait for more!
Yes
4
By Fine pumpkin 511
Another good addition to the series. I’ve waited a long time for Sebastian’s story and it had all of the up and down feelings I knew it would. Raven was so strong yet at times so sad because she had always care for Sebastian. Nora was the sweetest little girl. Until next time y’all happy reading.
Meet Sebastian & Raven
5
By girlygirlmegs
“Longtime Crush” is a continuation of the Montgomery Ink Legacy. You will want to read “At First Meet” prior to reading “Longtime Crush”

Flash forward a few years after “At First Meet”, we find Sebastian trying to rock it as a single parent for Nora, his daughter with Marley.
Sebastian is a very involved parent while sometimes needing to lean on his Montgomery tribe while trying to help Nora navigate through life without her Mom.
We meet Raven who was part of the three musketeers that included Sebastian and Marley. As it turns out both girls had crushes on Sebastian, but Sebastian only had eyes for Marley until she was gone.
Seeing Raven in a new light, the friendship that was there has blossomed into a very strong attraction on Sebastian’s part and Raven’s crush never faded.
The friends-turned-lovers try to learn to navigate dating without hurting Nora or without trying to hurt themselves.
4.5/5 stars.
So emotional, so good!
5
By Rhiltonnm
This story gripped my emotions from the first page. I already knew Marley died but reading it again broke my heart. Sebastian was a man struggling yet making it work, Raven was finding her way as an adult. These two were so drawn to each other that their chemistry leaped off the pages. The Montgomery’s are amazing and the contrast with Marleys parents is painful to read. This is a page turner that will tear at your emotions. Loved Nora she is the sunshine in the book!!!
Love the feels…
5
By Contessajj
Acting on the attraction between you and your dead best friend’s baby daddy would make anyone feel guilty. Knowing you had liked him years before and not acted on it might just make it unbearable. But Raven grew up a lot when she left and she can come home again where her family and so many friends are. Sebastian’s life has revolved around his daughter and building a career at the tattoo shop. When Raven shows up again after years away he doesn’t know what exactly to feel. Anger and resentment or gladness to have his friend back, who shared so much growing up with he and his girlfriend. In the meantime little Nora steals the show or book with her open heart and fun loving antics. Throw in some haters and an unexpected baddie and we have a unputdowable angsty read.