The Best Thing

If you loved From Lukov with Love—the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world—then you don't want to miss any of Mariana's unique romances! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata, and her millions of fans agree! The Best Thing tells the story of Lenny DeMaio, a fierce woman who has decided to move on with her life, leaving behind the emotions tied to Jonah Collins, the man who broke her heart. Determined to put him out of her mind, Lenny vows to stop thinking about him, stop worrying about him, and stop reaching out to a man who clearly doesn't want to be found. But life has different plans, and fate brings Jonah back into her life, reigniting a slow burn romance that only Mariana Zapata can pen. Filled with emotional depth, witty banter, and moments that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon, The Best Thing is a testament to second chances and the power of love that lingers, no matter the distance or time apart.

Just so incredibly sweet that it reaches into your soul . . . Thank you, MZ, for sharing such an incredible gift; reader review

There is nothing Mariana will put out that I wouldn't put on a pedestal. Ahhhhh. This book was so good I don't want it to end. I swooned. I cried. I laughed. And I enjoyed every bit of it; reader review

As always Mariana brings us a story that we can get lost in . . . we have amazing characters . . . a second chance romance . . . the slow burn as always . . . but so much banter and emotional you can't help but know you are in a Zapata book!; reader review

Mariana Zapata, I love your words, your humour and your imaginary characters . . . A deliciously funny and heartfelt read. Definitely recommend. A 5 STAR READ; reader review

This is one of my all-time favourite books from Mariana Zapata; reader review

Man, I loved this book!!! MZ has done it again, another amazing slow-burn romance; reader review

This slow-burn romance burned me in the best way. It was definitely the best thing I did the day I decided to pick it up; reader review

A beautiful, slow burn, with characters that actually seem like human beings, in classic Zapata fashion; reader review

So many feels in one book: I laughed, I cried and I sobbed . . . the characters all felt so real to me I loved everything about this book. I know that this will stay with me for a long time, an absolute must-read; reader review

Never disappointed with a Mariana Zapata book. Special and amazing, as always; reader review

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Some things are easily forgiven. Other things . . . not so much.

Lenny DeMaio made herself a promise: she was done.

Done thinking about him.

Done worrying about him.

Done reaching out to a man who clearly didn't want to be found.

Too bad no one gave Jonah Collins the memo.

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Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not start with her sensational hit, From Lukov with Love! And don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!

Dear Aaron

Lingus

Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin

The Best Thing

Under Locke

Kulti

The Wall of Winnipeg