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The Rules of Dating My Best Friend's Sister

By: Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Andi Arndt
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From New York Times best-selling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a new stand-alone 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?

©2023 Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward (P)2023 Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward
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FRIENDS▪️FORBIDDEN▪️FORCED PROXIMITY.. & FIREWORKS

They were forbidden and friends but opposites before they were lovers. Scientist Lala was engaged, settled and in need of stability and roots before it all started. And sex-on-a-stick Holden was a f’boy drummer with a heart of gold in a band on its way up. What on earth could possibly go wrong.. or maybe, just maybe, right? Lala wasn’t a heroine I particularly liked initially with her doubts, her hidden hesitation and her secrets. However, I loved loved loved everything about Holden who was prepared to give up his Player ways, speak sincerely and honestly and give their relationship one hundred percent of everything he had (which btw, was plenty.. and wow, hot 🤭🥰). How could it work you say?.. well, with well-written chapters of character growth, chemistry and the charm of secondary characters of course.

Worth a credit? Yes. Ms Ward and Ms Keeland - wow, that’s a mega-mighty talented writing partnership. Teddy and Andi - wow again, a pair of perfect narrators who delivered big. And an entertaining slow-burn-to-scorching rollercoaster relationship of layered emotions, wit, banter, lust, steamy sex, warmth, tenderness and love. Which all spun, circled and culminated into a very enjoyable listen.. especially when Teddy and Andi are expertly bringing all the full-bodied feels to life😉.

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Yes!!!

What an amazing story-I could not put it down! What an incredible writer she is-Enjoy

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Couldn't stop listening!

Very much enjoyed the storyline and the narrators. Steamy yet cute at the same time. Loved this book!

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Cute and sweet until it wasn't...

I am really getting spoiled with books done in duet instead of just switching chapters. I think this might have read a bit better in duet, still great work and fabulous talent though. The history between Holden and LaLa the embarrassing childhood monuments to the intimate and private ones between just them really got me in the feels. But poor Holden, everyone ( especially you Owen !! ) thinking he's not good enough for anyone really. Especially not the precious LaLa. If anyone truly paid attention to his actions around her, they'd see how important she is to him how reverently he’d treat her, does treat her. Yes, he's a flirty flirt and a musician but he is a solid friend, loyal and reliable. Give you the shirt off his back, his only dollar, his damn life kind of guy. He’s balancing a respectable job while still holding onto his dream. I hated that everyone's unpleasant opinion of his dating life made him think poorly of himself when otherwise he's a confident guy. The book minus rude Owen was sweet and fun until the sex started. Which is why I didn't give this a 5 star. I was very disappointed with how VK & PW decided to arrange and treat this couples’ sexy times. Lala is not just one of the girls he passed time with because his heart has always been with someone else, someone he thinks he can't have. This is the girl that holds his heart, and he is getting to have her. Personally, I was expecting a more respectable, passionate, and emotional direction but their first time felt too rushed and casual and too similar to how he’d treat the good time girls minus a few flowery words smattered overtop. But it was the van scene that really, really turned me off ( shakes head with a frowny face ) it was overly desperate, and what he just… come on!!! Normally I truly enjoy both these authors’ styles and approaches have many of both their individual and joint ventures and I plan to continue with the series I just had a few bones to pick with this story.

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Riverting

Another great story. The ladies did it again and Teddy and Andi were exceptional. Don’t miss listening!!

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Cute and Swoony

Really enjoyed the story. Ups and downs with character delvopment and narration was great.

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Omgosh loved

I absolutely loved the story. First book was good. Don’t get me wrong but this one is amazing. I kind of knew it was going to be goodbye but we learned from the first book. I am so glad I read it and I suggest anyone that wants to read an amazing story to please read this because it is so awesome and let me just say that once again, Teddy Hamilton was awesome as well as Andi Arndt. This is definitely one of those books that I will read over and over again.

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Awesome storyline

Great story & narrators! I love the friendship between the guys & how they all look out for each other.

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Another Amazing Story

This was a great listen and definetly worth the credit. I can't wait for the stories for the rest of the guys.

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best series

I really enjoyed reading this author.  I look forward to reading more books by this author in the near future.

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