We weren’t destined to be together, in fact we were strictly forbidden.The moment my eyes land on my brother’s best friend, my childhood crush comes flooding back.If I was still the good little girl he remembered, I’d tell him exactly who I am.Instead, I only have one thing on my mind—showing him exactly the kind of woman I’ve become.I’ve screwed up so many times in my life, it’s starting to … many times in my life, it’s starting to feel like it’s all I know how to do.
So what’s another notch in my belt of bad decisions.
Besides, I’m not looking for forever—just the one thing I never thought I’d get.
Him, for one night.
So after one delicious night of passion, I thought our fun was in the past…
Until I walk in to my brother’s apartment and meet his new roommate—Hudson Slade.
The look of shock doesn’t surprise me, but the regret in his eyes cuts deep.
Even more surprising, the way my heart skips when our eyes meet.
The one time in my life I make the right decision, and fall for the kind of guy I deserve, I’m still stuck with disappointment because the right choice means betraying my brother.
I’m not ready for this to end, I never will be.
This can only end in heartbreak—I know that.
Deep down, I think he does too.
He’s just not ready to admit it yet
But it’s better to jump from a sinking ship than to drown with it.
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It was meant to be one night for Hudson and Devon, until they find out they will share the same apartment. Hudson and Devon try to keep their feelings away from Devon’s brother; however, their passion is hard to control. This is a great story of how one man (Hudson) tries to follow his good friends order of staying away from his sister (Devon) and they end up connecting behind his friends back. To say the chemistry and sparks were jumping off the page is an understatement. This is also a time for Devon to grow into the young woman she was meant to be instead of the troubled teen everyone saw her turning into. Will true love and a happily ever after be in the cards for these two? You must read this fabulous story to find out. What a great way to round out the Slade Brother’s stories. Alexis Winter did not disappoint.
This book is absolutely amazing and I loved it! The saga of the Slade brothers continues and this time, it’s the youngest brother, Hudson’s turn. He has returned from the Army to find he doesn’t know where he wants life to take him next. Soon, he’s hooked up with an old high school friend, Brad, and is trying har to stay away from Brad’s sister, Deven. Try as he might, Hudson can’t stay away from her and soon they are sneaking around. When she wants more and he’s not ready, they break up for two weeks of misery. A double date to help Brad out will end with Hudson coming home early, he and Deven making up and then getting caught by Brad in the morning. This will bring their mother and her boyfriend Marco to town which will put Deven in danger and bring the truth of why her mother kicked her out to light. Hudson arrives just in time to save her and the two can start moving forward to their happily ever after.
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This is my first book by this author and it won’t be the last! I really enjoyed the flow of the book. It was full of drama, angst, humor, you name it….this has it. Great ending to this HEA! It kept me burning through the pages.
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This author is still fairly new to me and I have not been disappointed. I loved the story and the characters and look forward to much more.
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Great story and book. I haven’t read the other books in the series, but it doesn’t make a difference. Devon and Hudson are perfect together.
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Hudson gets discharged from the military and now back at home but he doesn’t know what to do now .he feels like he is in the way with his family and goes out and has a random hook up with Deven only to find out that she’s his best friends sister .can they act like nothing has happened between them or will they give into their attraction? This book was absolutely good and I loved Deven she doesn’t take any crap and is strong willed.
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So, considering this is the last book of the series (which I didn’t realize when I grabbed it), it was super easy to follow. Yes, there are characters from the previous books, but they take a background spot in the story.
I will say, I really wasn’t expecting smut right away. But was it ever so good! Just the right kind of saucy fun. I love the transitions the two lovebirds go through. Their opinions flip and it was cool to read. And I will say, I empathize with the ending since it was so similar to my own experience. (view spoiler)
Honestly, this has just made me want to buy the rest of the series and read it.
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A Great Finale to The Series
This is the fifth and last book in the Slade Brothers Series but can be read as a standalone. This is the youngest brother, Hudson’s story. I haven’t read all the other books in the series and I did not feel confused reading this book. A great story that was well written with well-developed characters and an engaging storyline. He was the elusive brother since he was away on deployment most of the time. Hudson & Deven will grab your heart in this story of forbidden love. Heartwarming and emotional this story will grab your heart and spin it around. The story is a page-turner and the characters are lovable. A great read and one that I would read again. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My Best Friends sister is a cute story that is in the Slater world. There are ups and downs, but overall a great read. I live that the timeline extends into the future further than most stories.
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While I enjoyed the plot of the book, I had a very hard time getting over the fact that the heroine (Deven) was only 18 and the hero (Hudson) was somewhere in his 20’s. I don’t feel like they had a realistic relationship with the age difference.
There were parts of the book that didn’t really need to be included (it may be because I haven’t read the first four books in this series so I may be missing something). There were also plot points that were sort of mentioned, but not fully developed or felt very rushed.
All in all – a decent book With a few annoyances and I would read other books by this author.
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Deven is a wild child who has not had the easiest adolescence. When she runs into her childhood crush one night – and he does not recognize her – she leaps at the chance to be with him, even if it is just for one night.
Hudson is the youngest of the 5 Slade brothers, and is just returning home after a stint in the army. Not knowing exactly what he is going to do next, he runs into old high school friend, Brad, who offers to let him crash at his place and suggests he stop by the next day. That night, he heads to a bar to blow off some steam, and hooks up with the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. And while they go their separate ways afterward, he has every intention of searching for her.
When Hudson shows up at Brad’s the next day, he gets the shock of his life – Brad’s little sister, who is also living in the apartment, is his hook up. And Brad quickly warns Hudson that Deven is off limits.
Right there is the set up for a relationship borne of one night of passion then the inevitable sexual tension of wanting what you have been told you are not allowed to have.
Deven starts off seeming a little immature, but you get to watch her grow up in front of your eyes as the book unfolds. And when her entire backstory is revealed, you cannot help but root for her to find the love and happiness she believes she will find with Hudson. And Hudson is a well-developed character, a man who has always followed the rules and must decide if love is worth breaking them.
I have not read the other books in the Slade Brothers series, but I am now anxious to discover the stories of Drake, Clay, Colton, and Wyatt.
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Loved this book #5 of the Slade Brothers Series. Hudson is good friends with Brad and on his first night back from the military he meets Danielle/Deven at a bar and they end up in his truck for a hot one-night stand. He can not get Danielle out of his mind and when his friend Brad offers to rent him a room in his apartment he takes him up on the offer. He runs into her at the apartment and learns that she is actually Deven the younger troubled sister of Brad. He tells her she is off limits for him and they try to fight it until they can’t. This is a wonderful book filled with hot steamy sex and some great characters.
Big Secret Becomes Reality
An excellent novel to read about another Slade Brother discovering what happiness he’s been missing in his life & that his future will be blesses tenfold. Deven remembers Hudson when she was much younger & misrepresents herself initially. When Hudson finds out the truth, the “hands off” rule is enforced, albeit rather flimsy as this little vixen is always teasing him & as a true man, he can’t stop what his body & mind want. These two are wonderful characters who truly deserve a HEA & with Deven embraced into the Slade family, it just leaves you warm & fuzzy all over. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book & following the Slade brothers & the women who catch their eyes!
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Another great book from Alexis Winter! Best Friend’s Sister was riveting from start to finish, Andi couldn’t put this book down. Hudson is such a sweet guy and Deven is jus so full of sass. Their chemistry together is so off the charts that their steamy scenes will get you excited. Throw in the personal roadblocks and a scare, and I need to keep reading to find out if they reach their HEA.
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Making Two Half Lives Whole –
The first time Hudson and Deven met, the sparks that flew between them was hot and they had this hunger inside that needed to be satisfied. Little did they realise the story had only just begun. The bro-code gauntlet was laid down, but before long, lines were blurred and boundaries were crossed, as they were unable to keep their hands off each other, which meant their lives were changed in ways they could have never imagined.
The story definitely packed some serious heat, with an intriguing plot, that kept me excited and on the edge of my seat with anticipation and trepidation, from the very beginning to the thrilling end. I will definitely recommend you read the entire Slade Brothers series, as once you read one book, you will be hooked and want to read the rest of the books in the series.
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Good story about forbidden relationship. Characters were well developed and I was rooting for them to make it. The sex schemes were hot and steamy
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*Spoilers*
Hudson, upon returning home from his allocated time in the Army, seeks the laid back ways of the local bar. A few drinks and a maybe a hot woman to dance with. Just the comforts a Veteran like him needs. And boy does he find it. Deven is just looking for the hot crush that is back home from a tour with the Army. And she does find him, from across the same bar. But plays a little game with him. Hudson spys the perfect hottie coming to get a drink, buys her one, and takes her back to his truck for a little fun. But boy does he learn a stunning fact about her when he looks for an apartment the next day. For there she is. And she is is his best friend’s sister no less. Here it gets complicated. Can Deven and Hudson keep their relationship a secret from Brad?
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You do not want to miss this Slade Brothers installment. It is a superb and very exciting read. Hudson will make you wish you had a man like him. Deven his friend’s younger sister is off-limits because of the bro code. This does not keep Hudson from wishing she was his but he was a man of honor and always strived to do the right thing. Hudson is conflicted and wants desperately to find a way around this Bro Code Should he talk to Brad or should he take his chances and be with Deven? Her mother causes some serious trouble for Deven and Hudson. Troubles that must be solved before they can move on. Can they find true happiness? Read Best Friend’s Sister by Alex Winter and you will find the answers.
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This is first book I have read by Alexis Winter but it definitely won’t be the last. Being book 5 in the series I was a little worried that I might lose something not reading the prior 4 books. This definitely wasn’t the case. The series is about each of the 5 brothers each finding love.
In book 5, Best Friend’s Sister, we meet the final Slade brother Hudson. The woman he wants most in the world is the one he promises his best friend, Brad, that he won’t ever touch. She is Brad’s little sister Deven.
Hudson and Deven are insatiable and combustible when they are together. They are also so sweet with each other. The way she explains her relationship to her boss and the way he talks about her to his brother’s reveal how their relationship grows to become everything. She also brings out Hudson’s protective side when her past shows up to hurt her again.
The sibling relationships are very well written. Deven and Brad have the typical brother/sister relationship. They throw digs at each other which coming from anyone else would be offensive. For them it’s loving. Also the fact that a brother is always very protective of his sister and it is definitely true in this case. Whenever Hudson gets together with his brothers, especially since he is the youngest of the brothers, their teasing is humorous. I can picture them growing up with all the ribbing between the boys.
This book can be read alone, although if you haven’t read the others like me, you will want to go back and read them. The brothers feel like friends I have known and I want to know their backstory.
No spoiler but the tension built up towards the end of the book had me holding my breath. No worries though, it does end happily ever after.
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This is the 5th book in the series, it can be read as a standalone story. No cliffhangers, no cheating.
Hudson in back home from the military and is still unsure of his future. But he meets a sexy young woman one night and their chemistry is sizzling, only after moving in with his best friend realizing that the woman who captured his attention was the friends younger sister who is absolutely forbidden…..
I really enjoyed this book, the characters are really likable and I enjoyed watching Deven as she matured into a wonderful young woman. Loved their HEA.