The Careless Boyfriend by Erika Kelly
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- Stars
- ★★★★★
- Heat
- Molten
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Series
- Standalone
Recommendation
A little unrequited love that morphs into a wonderful and unique love story between former high school friends. I don’t know how Erika does it, her writing and romances have the perfect amount of highs and lows, sweet and angsty moments, interwoven with a small town, family dynamic. I’ve loved this series since the youngest brother got his HEA, and each book has only gotten better. Gray was so conflicted trying to be Knox’s best friend and not showing her how much he loved her when they were teenagers, but once she came back into his life, he wanted nothing more than to prove he could be the rock she needs and love of her life. Knox had a lot of issues to overcome before “seeing” Gray as anything more than a friend, but you will enjoy their journey together after she has her lightbulb moment.
Excerpts
The terrible ache of wanting someone he couldn't have, the tightening of his skin as she approached, the compulsion to do something – anything – to make life better for her.
Gray's kiss started with supreme confidence, making it feel like he was in charge, that she was along for the ride – a thrilling but controlled ride.
She felt so good, smelled so good, everything about her just made his heart sing.
Publisher synopsis
Gray Bowie broke the bro code: he fell in love with his best friend’s girlfriend.
For years, he hid his feelings…until one terrible night, it all came to a head.
Since her life blew up in high school, Knox Holliday has spent her time honing her skills as a couture wedding dress designer. But, just weeks before her debut, a freak accident wipes out her collection. The culprit: her ex’s former best friend, Gray Bowie.
Gray does everything he can to get her career back on track. As they work together, they find forgiveness and start to stitch together something that looks a lot like love. But, at the very moment they realize they have a chance for something real, her ex comes back to town, bringing opportunities Gray can’t provide.
This time, Gray’s not going to step aside, so he can only hope Knox will hold onto his heart.
She’s his dream, but will he be hers?
Review published April 23, 2019