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Curvy Girls Guide #1
Dating your Best Friend's Brother
Rule #1: Don’t Get Caught.
KELSEY
I didn’t plan for this to happen. It’s been years since he’s seen me, and I wasn’t even sure that he’d recognize me when he did. But almost from the moment we lock eyes at his welcome home party, there is a spark between us that neither one of us can ignore. There’s just one problem that could mess everything up—he’s my best friend’s brother.
MAX
She thinks I don’t remember her, but in all honesty, she’s impossible to forget. I should know, I moved halfway around the world to try, but in the end, I knew who my heart wanted. Now I'm back, eager to win her heart, but there is one person who stands between the girl of my dreams and me—my brother. Will we get a chance to find out if what we have is real before the truth comes out?
CURVY GIRLS’ GUIDE is a series of short, sweet, and steamy romantic comedies about curvy girls trying to navigate the uncertain waters of modern dating and finding their happily ever after. Read DATING YOUR BEST FRIEND’S BROTHER if you enjoy rekindled crushes, secret romance, and witty banter ! No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed.
KELSEY
I didn’t plan for this to happen. It’s been years since he’s seen me, and I wasn’t even sure that he’d recognize me when he did. But almost from the moment we lock eyes at his welcome home party, there is a spark between us that neither one of us can ignore. There’s just one problem that could mess everything up—he’s my best friend’s brother.
MAX
She thinks I don’t remember her, but in all honesty, she’s impossible to forget. I should know, I moved halfway around the world to try, but in the end, I knew who my heart wanted. Now I'm back, eager to win her heart, but there is one person who stands between the girl of my dreams and me—my brother. Will we get a chance to find out if what we have is real before the truth comes out?
CURVY GIRLS’ GUIDE is a series of short, sweet, and steamy romantic comedies about curvy girls trying to navigate the uncertain waters of modern dating and finding their happily ever after. Read DATING YOUR BEST FRIEND’S BROTHER if you enjoy rekindled crushes, secret romance, and witty banter ! No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2022
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Lana Dash
116 books223 followersLana Dash writes short, sweet, steamy romances that will leave you swiping for more. From blue-collar bad boys to rugged mountain men, you will find a book boyfriend to swoon over in the span of your hour-long lunch break.
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February 16, 2023
finalmente un “brother's best friend” en que el hermano no es un sobre protector de a gratis, si no que sus acciones tienen un trasfondo mayor. MUY BIEN ✨
September 5, 2022
Didn't realize this was a novella but it was decent and on KU. I was craving a best friends sibling romance and it helped. Not going to win awards but worth the short read.
July 1, 2022
Vanilla with a side of vanilla, it's so vanilla I thought about grabbing some root beer to make myself a float. With that said... just because I'm a dirty girl who wished there was more spice doesn't mean it wasn't a decent story.
Kelsey and Max reunite after having shared a kiss two years ago. For Kelsey she's loved Max since childhood, for him he hadn't noticed her until that day two years ago and has thought about her ever since. Both have crap communication. This entire story could have been done in 5 pages if they would just be direct with one another as well as his little brother who is Kelsey's best friend.
This is quick, there are few make out sessions paired with one coupling, and it was uneventful... It brought me back to my sophomore year of high school. Yep, it was high school level climaxing.
My favorite part of this story was the shout out to several awesome 80's movies. Goonies, When Harry Met Sally, & Say Anything.
i think this is a good story. It's cute, I'd feel less awkward about buddy reading this with my 16 year old god daughter vs Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas... yep that happened. SMH....
I will likely read this entire series because they are lighthearted, feel good, and quick. It will be like a Hallmark/Lifetime marathon.
Kelsey and Max reunite after having shared a kiss two years ago. For Kelsey she's loved Max since childhood, for him he hadn't noticed her until that day two years ago and has thought about her ever since. Both have crap communication. This entire story could have been done in 5 pages if they would just be direct with one another as well as his little brother who is Kelsey's best friend.
This is quick, there are few make out sessions paired with one coupling, and it was uneventful... It brought me back to my sophomore year of high school. Yep, it was high school level climaxing.
My favorite part of this story was the shout out to several awesome 80's movies. Goonies, When Harry Met Sally, & Say Anything.
i think this is a good story. It's cute, I'd feel less awkward about buddy reading this with my 16 year old god daughter vs Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas... yep that happened. SMH....
I will likely read this entire series because they are lighthearted, feel good, and quick. It will be like a Hallmark/Lifetime marathon.
April 5, 2022
No virgin
Dual PoV, 1st person
H was brother of h's BFF
No drama/angst, bit confusion between H and his brother (The BFF)
No cheating. No OW/OM
Safe read, HEA, epilogue
Overall score: 3 neighbor turned lover stars
Dual PoV, 1st person
H was brother of h's BFF
No drama/angst, bit confusion between H and his brother (The BFF)
No cheating. No OW/OM
Safe read, HEA, epilogue
Overall score: 3 neighbor turned lover stars
April 2, 2022
Sweet quick story about two people who never told each other their true feelings. Kelsey always had a thing for her best friend’s older brother but never told him or his brother. Max alway thought his brother had a thing for his best friend and never wanted to cause problems so he left. Upon his return, he realizes actually where his home is and tries to complete his picture. .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 9, 2022
Devrie just moved into a big city and her older brother Denny is overprotective and concerned. So he tasked his best friend Alec with looking over her. Well they meet again and sparks fly after a kiss years ago. Now they finally get their chance at a HEA 🥰🥰 Sweet, kind of second chance, steamy ,romantic with a sweet HEA 😍 For me a bummer: they were with others while claiming to loved the other since the first kiss (Personal opinion🤷🏻♀️).
October 1, 2022
A great short read.
Devri is in a new city but has to calm her overprotective brother from kidnapping her back home. In comes the good friend Eric. A kiss didn't stop her having feelings but now he is blowing hot and cold. Will they get their HEA or part because of Denny. A good short read. Loved the characters and story.
Devri is in a new city but has to calm her overprotective brother from kidnapping her back home. In comes the good friend Eric. A kiss didn't stop her having feelings but now he is blowing hot and cold. Will they get their HEA or part because of Denny. A good short read. Loved the characters and story.
April 9, 2022
Winning her heart Lloyd Dobler style
DATING YOUR BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER is the first book in the CURVY GIRLS' GUIDE series. This is a deliciously sweet and spicy short story about a forbidden romance between Kelsey Jones and Max Coughlin. Kelsey and Max grew up as next door neighbors with Kelsey and Max's younger brother as best friends. Now that Max has come back home though things are about to take a turn between Kelsey and Max as their attraction will light the sky on fire. It was two years ago that they shared a kiss that lit their souls on fire and one that Max has not been able to forget. So now Max has to decide if he takes a chance to make Kelsey his, as he is not sure if his brother Charlie and Kelsey are involved romantically or not since they are so close. There are a few crossed signals but eventually these two come to the same place....they belong together no matter what may happen.
DATING YOUR BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER is the first book in the CURVY GIRLS' GUIDE series. This is a deliciously sweet and spicy short story about a forbidden romance between Kelsey Jones and Max Coughlin. Kelsey and Max grew up as next door neighbors with Kelsey and Max's younger brother as best friends. Now that Max has come back home though things are about to take a turn between Kelsey and Max as their attraction will light the sky on fire. It was two years ago that they shared a kiss that lit their souls on fire and one that Max has not been able to forget. So now Max has to decide if he takes a chance to make Kelsey his, as he is not sure if his brother Charlie and Kelsey are involved romantically or not since they are so close. There are a few crossed signals but eventually these two come to the same place....they belong together no matter what may happen.
March 28, 2022
I really liked this short story. It was entertaining and enjoyable. The characters were interesting and likable even when you wanted to yell at them to talk to each other. Kelsey, Max, and Charlie all needed to communicate with each other way more than they were. Kelsey and Max had been in love with each other for years but had never told each other. Kelsey was worried that Max didn't feel the same way about her and didn't want to hurt Charlie if there was no point. Max didn't want to hurt his brother but he also didn't want to get hurt if Kelsey didn't feel the same way about him. There was a little drama and angst. The apology between Max and Kelsey was super sweet. I loved their happily ever after. I recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 2, 2022
This is the type of story, I like. It is fast, sweet, and with a little sexy loving going on. We have two friends, Charlie and Kelsey, living next door to one another, along with, Max, Charlie’s older brother. They are now, all grown-ups. Charlie and Kelsey, have even gone into business, together.
Charlie’s older brother, Max has been seriously in love with, Charlie’s best friend, Kelsey. As well as, Kelsey for, Max. However, neither Kelsey nor Max, has ever explored any of their feelings. Except for, one goodbye kiss, leaving a burning desire in each of their hearts, for one another.
But will, mixed signals, lack of communication, and fear of rejection. Keep them away from, a love that has burned inside them both, for years? Or will they give it a chance to grow and nurture the feelings and emotions? Read and find out how they make it work.
Charlie’s older brother, Max has been seriously in love with, Charlie’s best friend, Kelsey. As well as, Kelsey for, Max. However, neither Kelsey nor Max, has ever explored any of their feelings. Except for, one goodbye kiss, leaving a burning desire in each of their hearts, for one another.
But will, mixed signals, lack of communication, and fear of rejection. Keep them away from, a love that has burned inside them both, for years? Or will they give it a chance to grow and nurture the feelings and emotions? Read and find out how they make it work.
June 30, 2022
Desperate and lonely
This story has no build up. I get it, it's only 40ish pages. I wanted something short and sweet, but what I found was not. The heroine is mooning over her best friend's brother. He kissed her once two years ago, and she's waiting for him to come back. Really?
This story has no build up. I get it, it's only 40ish pages. I wanted something short and sweet, but what I found was not. The heroine is mooning over her best friend's brother. He kissed her once two years ago, and she's waiting for him to come back. Really?
March 30, 2022
The first book in Lana Dash's brand new Curvy Girls' Guide series, Dating Your Best Friend's Brother, is a sweet and steamy short romance. Kelsey grew up next door to Charlie and Max; she became best friends with Charlie and crushed on his older brother, Max. When Max returns home after a couple years away, both he and Kelsey have a hard time fighting their mutual attraction. Will they finally give into their feelings, or will concern for Charlie muddy the waters?
An entertaining, quick read. Looking forward to the next installment in the series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An entertaining, quick read. Looking forward to the next installment in the series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2022
This is book number 1 of the Curvy Girls’ Guide and focuses on Max and Kelsey. Kelsey is best friends with Charlie, who just happens to be Max’s brother. Max and Kelsey have been in love with each other for years but have never told each other. Max doesn’t know how his brother feels about Kelsey so that makes him run hot and cold towards Kelsey until a misunderstanding involving Charlie has Max breaking both of their hearts. Thankfully, they are able to finally get their long awaited HEA! This was a great introduction to the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 1, 2022
Picked the right brother! This is about Kelsey and Max. They have known each other since childhood, but she was best friends with his little brother Charlie, so as the years progressed, her crush for Max turned more especially after their kiss under the mistletoe. It is funny how all everyone needs is communication because she felt Max wanted her but he would go cold all of a sudden and he thought that with the years she would have developed a romantic relationship with his brother Charlie. Love how he tries to make up for his mistakes – go 80’s!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2022
The start of a new series is always a nail biter. Will I like it or not, although I have read ALL of this authors work, I am a tremendous fan of shortish stories. Kelsey has loved Max a long time and even shared a kiss 2 years ago. Now he is back but both are holding themselves back, one because they think their brother loves the other and the other doesn’t want to let their best friend down.
It was a really good book. I enjoyed the characters and I can’t wait to read about Charlie and his story.
It was a really good book. I enjoyed the characters and I can’t wait to read about Charlie and his story.
April 1, 2022
I thought that this was a really good book. Max and Kelsey have been in love with each other for years but fear of unrequited love or hurt another loved one has kept apart. However, Max and Kelsey can hold back anymore and true feelings come out, and while there is a little bit of angst, the communication doors are now open where they need to be. I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait for the rest of the series has in store for us. I would recommend this book and Ms. Lana as a great author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 2, 2022
This is the first book in the Curvy Girls' Guide series. It's a short, sweet and steamy instalove romance. I love Lana Dash's book, they're the perfect length for a quick book break. They have a little heat with a story that will leave you smiling. Kelsey's best friends with Max's younger brother Charlie. They've all known each other since they became next-door neighbors when they were kids. Max and Kelsey both having feeling for each other but are afraid of what Charlie might say or do. .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 29, 2022
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
This is the first book in the Curvy Girls' Guide series and can be read as a standalone story.
The best friends brother storyline is well-written and entertaining, I was so glad to see that Kelsey's best friend was the boy next door and her crush was his older brother. Max had also crushed on Kelsey however he wasn't sure of the nature of their relationship and didn't want to step on any toes. Sweet story, both Kelsey and Max are wonderful.
This is the first book in the Curvy Girls' Guide series and can be read as a standalone story.
The best friends brother storyline is well-written and entertaining, I was so glad to see that Kelsey's best friend was the boy next door and her crush was his older brother. Max had also crushed on Kelsey however he wasn't sure of the nature of their relationship and didn't want to step on any toes. Sweet story, both Kelsey and Max are wonderful.
March 31, 2022
A cute read with and interesting storyline. Max and Kelsey have loved each other for years. The problem is that Kelsey is Max’s brother’s best friend and hMax did know if they had feelings for one another. Kelsey is smart and sweet. Max is protective and fiercely loyal to his family. The chemistry between Kelsey and Max is sizzling and their connection is strong. A wonderful first book in this new series The Curvy Girls’ Guide. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 1, 2022
I liked the idea of this one. Kelsey has know Max and his family for years as she lives next door and is best friend with his brother. I think they have always been attracted to each other but Max was not sure how she felt about his brother OR how his brother felt about her. Coming home, he decides to up his game when a miscommunication puts distances back between them. Cute HEA, fun read. .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 17, 2022
Kelsey has been in love with her best friend's brother, Max since she can remember. He is back on town and she is going to do pursue what she wants. He has also come to a decision that it is now or never. When he's texted by his brother things can be derailed. He will now have to fight twice as hard to get the HEA he and Kelset deserve.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2022
3.5 stars.
This quick read has likeable characters who have a shared history and attraction. Their connection and chemistry was believable, as was the situation they found themselves in. It was flirty, humorous at times, romantic and had a nice HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This quick read has likeable characters who have a shared history and attraction. Their connection and chemistry was believable, as was the situation they found themselves in. It was flirty, humorous at times, romantic and had a nice HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 3, 2022
This is one of those sweet short story that will make you swoon. It is hard to be torn between the love of your brother and the woman you love or torn between your best friend and his big brother. It all worked out in the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2022
The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Kelsey and brothers Max and Charlie. Kelsey and Charlie are best friends, but she really wants Max in her life. Miscommunication and assumptions may be enough to keep Kelsey and Max apart. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 22, 2022
Finally
Max and Kelsey are back together and both are wondering if the other feels the same. Loved each other for years but not wanting to ruin their relationship with her best friend and his brother. Can love finally get Max and Kelsey the courage they need to admit their feelings?
Max and Kelsey are back together and both are wondering if the other feels the same. Loved each other for years but not wanting to ruin their relationship with her best friend and his brother. Can love finally get Max and Kelsey the courage they need to admit their feelings?
June 8, 2022
Cute short story with an 80's classic throwback
I loved this little story. There were a couple lines that kind of annoyed me and a mini miscommunication trope but overall I thought it was sweet and I love a good John Cusack reference 😘 I will definitely be reading the other books in the series!
I loved this little story. There were a couple lines that kind of annoyed me and a mini miscommunication trope but overall I thought it was sweet and I love a good John Cusack reference 😘 I will definitely be reading the other books in the series!
June 11, 2022
Max and Kelsey were in love with each other for years. Miscommunication and shyness kind of drove them apart. Now years later they meet again and sparks fly again. Now they both get finally their chance at their HEA after a few twists and turns😉 sweet, romantic, steamy with a sweet HEA 😍😍😍and with a whole lot of missunderstandings and miscommunications🤣🤣
September 26, 2023
Short with a HEA
While I definitely appreciate the fast pace of a short story, I do wish this had a little more dialogue, to fill out the storyline/plot. There was a lot of unsaid words, which left some empty spaces. Otherwise, I Iove the premise and setup of the story. Wish I could read a whole series of these two.
While I definitely appreciate the fast pace of a short story, I do wish this had a little more dialogue, to fill out the storyline/plot. There was a lot of unsaid words, which left some empty spaces. Otherwise, I Iove the premise and setup of the story. Wish I could read a whole series of these two.
March 31, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I found it very romantic. Kelsey and Max have loved each other from afar before they get a chance to act on it. A slight hitch resolved by a corny gesture and they finally get their happily ever after.
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