What would you do if you have a huge crush on your best friend? Reveal your feelings, or hide them in fear of ruining the friendship?This is the dilemma Lake Duggan faces when she falls for her best friend since kindergarten, Jude “JP” Platon. After the death of his mother, JP travels to Houston, in search of the father he never knew. But as he discovers the type of man his father really was, … really was, doubt creeps in. Is the old man worth the effort?
When Lake learns about JP’s struggles with his search, she books a standby ticket to Houston to surprise JP.
What happens next, you don’t want to miss.
Read Chasing the Truth today. A short standalone “Friends to Lovers” romance in the Holden Brothers series.
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A sweet story that doesn’t disappoint. This is only the first story I have read in the story although short it was filled with great characters and a feel good story that will make you smile. I was cheering for JP and Lake to find their HEA. Going back to read the rest of the series from the beginning.
A wellwritten short story with an interesting storyline and great characters. Loved the chemistry between Lake and JP.
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The truth about the feelings of two best friends.
3.5
Good short simple romance about the transformation of a friendly relationship that JP has with his childhood friend, into a more romantic relationship.
JP lost his mother and he discovers that she hid his father from him. He sets off to find him, supported by his friend, Lake, who is secretly in love with him. But when Lake joins him to support him, JP is afraid of losing their friendship if they go further.
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Nice to read what is happening now with the woman in the story of Jude, the story that started every book by the Holden Brothers.
JP finds out after the death of his mother that he finds little of her life back before he was born. Only when he delves into the money that his mother left him behind does he come across Jude Holden. He slowly discovers the truth about his parents. His childhood friend, who was always there for him, is now also there for him. However, his feelings for her have changed. She is no longer just a friend, but knows that she is the love of his life. When he acts accordingly, he is afraid that he will lose her forever. His search for his father also becomes the search for true love.
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This is the fourth book in the Holden Brothers series. JP and Lake have been friends since kindergarten but now they are in their twenties. They both have a crush on each other but are afraid to tell each other not knowing how they feel. When JP’s mother suddenly passes away he travels to find the father he never knew and when it goes badly Lake goes to be with him. In her quest to help him feel better she admits her feelings for him only for him to freeze leaving her hurt and unsure where this will leave their friendship. Luckily he comes around and tells her he feels the same. Loved this sweet friends to lovers romance and both JP and Lake were great characters.
Thank you MS Parker for this quickie I to JP’s life! I was so curious to find out more about him. And of course I love this “Friends to Lovers” story!
And I can’t say it enough, I love grandpa.
This is a quick story that you need to read the rest of the full length books to get the timeline-just my opinion! I like to read books in order. 🙂
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Book four in The Holden Brothers series brings Jude “JP” and Lake’s story. It’s a sweet best friends to lovers romance with an interesting story line. The author does a fantastic job pulling in some of the past characters and ties them all together. It’s well written,moves quickly and smoothly and had me hooked from start to finish reading.
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Love getting JP’s story. Lake and JP are absolutely great together. Quick story that will have you wanting more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. When jp mother died he finds out secrets about his mother and his car she went to protect him with best friend lake he also find that his friendship with her is so much more . Beautiful story 10 stars
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Once I started I could not put the book down from start to finish you just could not get enough left you wanting more twists and turns Lake and JP grew up together, when they were older Ups mum died, he went off in search to find his father, JP was depressed having a hard time trying to find someone that he never known. Lake jumped on a plane to cheer him up.
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This is a short story but still it was nice to have a little insight into JP’s life. If you already read about the Holden brothers and how generous Jude is, it will be no surprise to you how JP was received and added to the family. It’s also nice to read that he is not alone, that he has Lake who loves him and is willing to forgive his stupid behavior and to see the chemistry they have and how well they click together. So for those who read the series, this is a good wrap up to satisfy you when it comes to JP.
This is a short, sweet and romantic story with the popular HEA. Overall it is quite good and therefore I am giving it beautiful four stars.
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This was my first read from this author, and I will definitely be going back for more! ‘Chasing The Truth’ is the fourth book in The Holden Brothers series, but having read it as a standalone, I don’t feel I missed anything. However, now I feel like I really NEED (okay… WANT) to read the first three.
This story is about JP and Lake. They’re in their early 20’s, and have been best friends since kindergarten. They are the closest of friends, and know each other so incredibly well. It’s one of those comfortable relationships where either one doesn’t have to say something in particular, or give a certain look… they just ‘know’ and understand the other.
The thing is though, they both harbour deeper feelings for each other, but haven’t wanted to act on them for two main reasons… firstly, they haven’t wanted to risk their friendship falling apart if they overstep, AND they’re both worried the other may not reciprocate the other’s feelings. It’s funny sometimes, how you can be so naïve or ignorant (not in a bad way) about how someone truly feels when you supposedly know them so well.
Anyway, this pair are there for each other in times of tragedy and deep hurt. Once JP discovers some secrets from his past, he feels hurt, betrayed and confused. Lake is there for him and takes the biggest leap of faith, to show her true feelings. Whilst the moment is everything she hoped for and more, JP’s delayed reaction in the morning is heart-breaking for her. She is hurt and leaves, with neither of them making contact for a little while.
Whilst JP finally admits how he feels about her, he needs to make it up to her, and hope that he hasn’t messed things up for good. They both see the potential of their relationship, but are a bit stubborn. It adds to the enjoyment of the story. Thank goodness he makes that bold, but totally necessary move.
This leads to the rapid development of a beautifully loving relationship that warmed my heart. I couldn’t help smiling. I just wish the book hadn’t ended so quickly, and that there was more to their story. I would certainly be interested in seeing where they’re at down the track.
I’d definitely recommend this one! I give it four and a half stars.
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Short, raw, emotional roller coaster of a read. JP and Lake have been friends for years. When JPs mom dies he finds something that sends him chasing the truth, Lake and JP friends to lovers will leave you wanting more.
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Chasing the Truth
JP comes across some paperwork after his mother dies and decides to chase the truth about her pastWhen he meets Jude Holden, it puts him on a path of discovery but also unlocks a future with Lake, his best friend since kindergarten that he never could’ve predicted would happen
I loved this short novella about JP and Lake and that JP finds answers to questions he had about his mom’s past, no matter what they were. A must read addition to the Holden brothers series
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I loved this short story of JP and Lake. The story allows us to see what happens to JP and how his came into the Holden’s life’s. It is extremely well written and it is fantastic to see some of the characters from the other stories. It is sweet and charming and is definitely a beautiful addition to the series. We get a little more insight on the Holden’s and their lives. It is a must read!!!!!
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This is a friends to lovers story that follows on from the Holden brothers series. It is a sweet love story and fills in some of the blanks surrounding Jude and JP’s relationship.