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The Rules of Dating My Best Friend's Sister Kindle Edition

by Vi Keeland (Author), Penelope Ward (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,744 ratings
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From New York Times bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a new standalone romance.
Rule number one for dating your best friend’s sister: Don’t.
Just don’t do it.
Especially when your best friend is dead and the last thing he made you promise him was that you’d keep an eye on his little sister, but not too good of an eye.
As a musician whose longest committed relationship was six weeks, I, Holden Catalano, was the last guy on Earth who should’ve been messing around with Laney Ellison.
The super smart girl whom I affectionately dubbed Lala since childhood was always off limits.
Though that didn’t stop me from thinking about her over the years, especially those times when the two of us would sneak out onto the roof and talk for hours after my buddy fell asleep. It was innocent, but I’d always held a torch for her.
After Ryan passed away, I vowed to always protect Lala. That included protecting her—from me.
Now all grown up and a scientist, Lala needed a place to stay when she accepted a temporary research position in New York. I thought I did the right thing by offering her an apartment in the building I co-owned with my three friends.
Except having her close by reignited all of those old feelings.
And things started to get complicated.
Especially since she was engaged.
And especially since, lately, I’d noticed something more in her eyes. Desire.
Lala didn’t exactly look at me like the platonic brother figure I was trying so desperately to be, even though I wanted her more than I’d ever wanted anything.
Yet, I was being good—on my very best behavior.
But you know what they say…all good things must come to an end, right?
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"This book is a raging inferno of intense emotional realization for two people who were fated to be together, who have always had that love, but never were free to explore it. And they sure did combust at the right time of their life!"-Bangor Belles

"Combustible chemistry, heart-string-pulling emotion, well-timed and witty banter, and the slow-burn build-up to a steamy romance made this an unputdownable page-turner." -Red Cheeks Reads

"I feel into this book head first and couldn't stop until I finished it!!" -Sassy Southern Book Blog

"Slow burn at its finest, this book is full of witty banter, funny moments, intense chemistry." -Paula Loves Her Books

"I freaking loved this HAWT little book... the steam and of course the story line was off the charts SMOKEN HAWT!!" -#AuthorStalker

"From the beginning I knew this was going to be an emotional read and I was proved right. I truly loved this book from the start to the very end." -Cat's Guilty Pleasure

"[T]he perfect blend of humor, heart and heat. 5 Stars -Books and Tequila Blog

"I loved everything about these characters and this unputdownable story. Vi & Penelope's signature writing style and witty banter shined in this book. I'm obsessed with this book!" -Kindle Crack Book Reviews

"I don't know from where to start. Holden and Lala's story was everything. It was beautiful and unputdownable." -Lively Reads

"Hold on tight to this emotional roller coaster. Vi and Penelope delivers on the emotions of this friends to lovers, forbidden love story." -Read Till Dawn Readers

"Holden and Lala's connection is strong throughout this entire story and the chemistry between them is off the charts." -Book Addict Reviews

"Lala and Holden's love story is the perfect kind of slow burn, the kind that doesn't drag on too long, but moves deliciously along at the right pace, allowing Lala and Holden to build up the tension before they give in." -Live Through Books Blog

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BFC9Z477
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C. Scott Publishing Corp. (April 2, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2185 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 401 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1951045912
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,744 ratings

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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-six languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria Israel and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

Stop by and meet Vi in her private reader group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ViKeelandFanGroup/

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Lala and Holden are fire together.
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Lala and Holden are fire together.
Lala and Holden were fire right from the get go. Their chemistry was insane.I love all the forbidden feelings that this story gave me.Holden has a playboy history and I love that he is complete mush over Lala.In fact, I found myself getting angry on his behalf for how he was treated sometimes.I was basically hooked from the beginning of the book and read it straight through.I did find that about 2/3 of the way through that it felt a little draggy but I enjoyed this book so much
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valeen
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow burn has never been so good!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
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Holden made a promise to his now gone best friend Ryan, that he'd watch over and protect his sister Laney (Lala). He's always tried to keep this promise, including protecting her from himself. But now that she's in town and staying in his building, he's having a very hard time keeping that promise. He knows he's not good enough for her. Ryan knew too. And he knows she's engaged. So why can't he remember that when she gets to him by just being near him?

Slow burn has never been so good! Lala and Holden's love story is the perfect kind of slow burn, the kind that doesn't drag on too long, but moves deliciously along at the right pace, allowing Lala and Holden to build up the tension before they give in. There are laughs and fun, but interwoven with truly heartbreaking moments, especially near the end when I was having to swipe more than one tear off my eyes so that I could continue reading. In true fashion, this story is beautiful, heartwarming, with an adorable couple with electric chemistry and enough substantial emotional significance that I will remember them for a long, long time.
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Sharon Thérèse
4.0 out of 5 stars Steamy and heartfelt romance!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
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Keeland and Ward have returned with an opposites-attract romance, bringing out all the feels. And, of course, they wouldn’t be the dynamic duo without their cheeky sense of humour that is guaranteed to boost your mood. Seriously though, it’s not just laughs and sunshine; the angsty moments kept me on tenterhooks and just what I look for in moving reads.

For me, character growth is primary to the plot per se, so rather than dealing with daily occurrences, which in this story is the menu of the day—I’d love to have a sexy mister fix-it at the drop of a hat; finding the road to happiness becomes more important. Here the authors delivered. I loved how the protagonists dealt with conflicting emotions. Laney Ellison, always Lala to her childhood friend, Holden Catalano, have mutual memories they reminisce hesitantly, opening up to each other as their story flows. The book’s title gives readers a good idea of where Keeland and Ward want to take us. What I’ll try not to do is let on the whys and wherefores of self-imposed rules.

Circumstances found Lala and Holden living door-to-door. In her temporary research position, I learnt even more about an age-related disease—kudos to the authors for the fact-finding details and highlighting Holden’s reputation as a lady’s man, but never disregarding Lala’s present situation. His best mates have trouble trusting him with her since his views on dating and relationships had been non-existent just until. Reading on, I appreciated how disturbed this made him feel. Practically throughout this heartfelt story, my prime concern was whether he’d be able to man up. Ahh—getting down to the steaminess, Keeland and Ward went to town bigger than big! Grab any air-moving apparatus you can lay your hands on here!

Read any of my reviews of Keeland and Ward’s books? You’ll know their dual perspective storytelling is my number one reading preference, and the importance I give to their characters’ banter. It’s simply them, never failing to draw me into the story.   

Even though  I thoroughly enjoyed Lala and Holden’s story, the blurb revealed a little too much for my taste. I would have liked to see more element of surprise; however, Keeland and Ward’s second standalone in The Law of Opposites Attract series is most definitely one-clickable. Hoping Holden’s friends appear soon since the intrigue is a killer. Ladies, bravo for a cracking read!    

       

   

         
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Lorraine Brattin
5.0 out of 5 stars So heart-felt! Amazing friends story.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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Holden and Ryan were best friends growing up, along with Owen, Brayden, and Colby. And always following along was Ryan's little sister Layla. She was only a few years younger, but all the guys grew up keeping an eye on her. But Layla has a secret, she's always had a crush on Holden.

When Ryan got sick, they all spent a lot of time being around him. Then when he passed, they still kept in touch with Layla and her family. Now years later, Layla needs a place to stay while in New York while she works 6 months doing genetic testing for an Alzheimer's cure she is studying. So all the guys agree to have her stay in an apartment in their building they own and all live in.

Holden can't believe how beautiful Layla has become. And two things will keep him from getting close to Layla, 1) she's Ryan's little sister and 2) she's engaged.

I loved this story!! All of these guys have such big hearts. Plus the heat between Holden and Layla is immense! Definitely read this one! Enjoy
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Stacey
5.0 out of 5 stars Holden and Lala have my heart.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
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Holden Catalano is an easy man to fall for. The tattooed drummer has never had a hard time getting a lady. He has this swagger and confidence you are instantly drawn to. That being said, he’s insecure when it comes to his feelings for Lala. He holds her in such high regard. Combine that with being his deceased best friend’s little sister, and he questions if he is the right man or if could never be good enough. I actually love this about him.

There was something very real, and honestly a little heartbreaking, in the way Holden and Lala struggled with the inbetween moments. Their chemistry was off the charts, but finding their relationship rhythm didn’t come as easily. Their disagreeable moments felt like a real couple, not sugar coated and perfect. Their reactions were often raw and unfiltered. This made me cheer for them even harder.

In addition to the beautiful relationship, this story featured a great group of guy friends who were truly there for each other. These authors captured friendships that were so fun to read and added so much to the story.

Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward have done it again with this story. They have created a world I love, pulled at my heartstrings a bit, and gave me a truly wonderful story. Holden and Lala have my heart.
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Anne-Geneviève Ducharme-Audran
5.0 out of 5 stars Brother's best friend... Yes please!
Reviewed in France on May 6, 2023
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This story was so good. Brother's best friend written in the best way! And can I just say how excited I man that Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland are writing a series of interconnected standalones?!
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Eileen R (Bangor Belles)
5.0 out of 5 stars Holden & Laney - A love story you can't miss!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2023
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At one time they were best friends, not only with each other but also La La's brother.
Now she's engaged and coming back to town for work reasons and back into Holden's orbit.
Holden is torn, she is the one girl he can't have yet the only one he's really ever wanted.
OMG this book!!!!
I am sometimes a bit icky with some aspects and life situations being broken or committed relationships etc being broken, but this book was well lets just say, this was not old lover's reuniting, or slow burn, it was so much more. This book is a raging inferno of intense emotional realization for two people who were fated to be together, who have always had that love, but never were free to explore it.
And they sure did combust at the right time of their life!!
I loved them, I adored them, and I was sucked right into their life and didn't want to leave!!
I LOVE THIER WORLD and this group as a whole, but Holden and Laney outshone everyone!!!
I cannot wait for more of this group!!!!
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Peta Tyson
5.0 out of 5 stars First Love
Reviewed in Australia on June 2, 2023
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Lala and Holden's story is beautiful, first crush, first love.
The party boy and the best friend 's little sister.
I love the guys friendship and how they always have each other's back.
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Karen Bee
4.0 out of 5 stars Best Friend's Little Sister
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2023
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Having read the first book in the series I looked forward to reading this one. I liked Holden as a character, but was less enamoured with Lala. I found her to be very childish, despite being 28, and she seemed incapable of telling Holden the truth, making it seem she only wanted him for sex. The ending was satisfying though. Not the best book I have read by these authors.
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RomanceBooktalk
4.0 out of 5 stars ♥️ Holden & Lala ♥️
Reviewed in Australia on May 10, 2023
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This book is a continuation of the Opposites Attract series, and overall, I really enjoyed it. The storyline is adorable, rocking some rockstar vibes, and has some really great and lovable MCs. All the secondary characters are a carryover from the previous book, The Rules Of Dating, with the story focusing on Holden, the hot and sexy drummer from the rock band… After Friday.

The book can be read as a standalone, with no unexpected cliffhangers and a beautiful HEA ending.

I absolutely loved the symbolism at the end of the epilogue ♥️🥰🕊️
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