Whiskey River businessman Zack Banister has had his eye on Laurel Lewis for years, even though she’s always been off-limits. The timing has never been right between them, but now that they’re both free, Zack is determined to convince Laurel that he’s the perfect man for her. The last thing Laurel needs is a white knight. She’s a single mom and knows she can only rely on herself. But the thought … the thought of a fling with Zack is a different matter—and far too tempting to resist.
Then reality crashes in and Laurel faces hard decisions. And Zack will do anything to convince her to take a risk on him for their happy ever after.
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I had been waiting not so patiently I might add to take a trip back to Whiskey River. I was so happy when Author Eve Gaddy posted that she was finally going to take us, her reader back to TEXAS! I have been waiting for slow poke Zack to make a move on Laurel for so long I thought I would be a great grandma before the boy got his nerve up. And Laurel Oh let’s talk girl who got hurt by a jerk in a first marriage. It is like looking at my daughter and sisters’s exs all 3 rolled up into one character in a book. OH author Eve Gaddy is good. She is really good. I just wished she would have let that ole ex… never mind that might give the storyline away. Back to the story there are some times that Laurel can get stubborn and I have to say I do understand this character as I live with her right now. Zach has such a big ole heart and he opens it wide as Texas. This story has been peeking out of the edges of a few books, waiting to be told for a while now. I am so happy that our author let the dogs out of the gate and they are running free and wild around Whiskey River right about now. Barking up a storm and chewing up everything in sight. And who cares if everyone is happy like we are when we get to sit and read a good book right.
Interesting characters and premise. I like the next one better, though. I just didn’t quite click with this one.
Starting Over
Laurel has been divorced for two years and raising her kids, she doesn’t ask much of her brother’s but she is working two jobs to get by. Zack has been in love with Laurel a long time, but first she is his best friends sister, she was too young when he first fell, then she got married but now she is divorced and wants to see if it will work.
The book was very sweet. I liked this book more that the previous of this series. Zack is really nice and understanding. Lauren is a bit annoying….really….I understand the problems of a single mom but she is too much, I think the plot should have been less drama on her part and more about both of them. Anyway the series is good and I left me wanting to read the third book.
Enjoyable quick afternoon read. Wonderful characters!
Some steamy, good read, quick read
While it seems a bit unrealistic that Zach doesn’t freak at the prospect of going from bachelor to father of 4, I can’t help but love how sincere and patient he is with Laurel. Plus their chemistry is hot!
The way life is
A great easy read with interested characters. Hard to put down once you begin to read. Highly recommend.
Really enjoyed this book.
I really enjoyed the characters and how they worked through their problems to find love. I’m terrible with names but the heroine had some issues due to being a single mom with a total jerk of an ex-husband. The hero has always admired her from afar but stayed back because she was his best friend’s sister. Now he decides to take a chance, but she doesn’t think he really loves her.
Good read.
an easy read
Laurel is definitely gun-shy about relationships. Zack is an amazing guy.
Thank you for a realistic good guy story filled with warmth and honor.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
While I enjoyed this book, I was getting a little upset with Laurel. She kept putting up roadblocks with Zack in moving their relationship forward especially after finding out she is pregnant with twins. Zack on the other had was excessively patient. He has been in love with her for years though but unfortunately while not wanting to tell her immediately and scaring her off, they learn of the pregnancy and she feels he only said the “love” word out of expectancy.
It was a charming read. It was a good thing that this was written in a dual POV as again, I was getting tired of Laurel. But reading her POV, you could understand it a little more. Zack on the other hand, heck I would have said “yes” immediately. What a great male protagonist he was. I do recommend this story. There were so really great scenes especially in the beginning!!!
I totally enjoyed reading His Best Friend’s Sister by Eve Gaddy, book two in her Devil’s Rock at Whiskey River series. Laurel divorced her husband after discovering he cared more about drugs than her and their kids. Being a single working mom struggling to safely raise her kids made Laurel determined not to depend on her brothers for help or money. Taking on a second job should have helped but after one too many pinches she loses this job by pouring a pitcher of water over a patron’s head. Zack has been interested in Laurel for years but since she’s the sister of his best friend, she’s been off-limits. After witnessing Laurel’s melt-down, Zach tries to help her, but independent Laurel does not need a hero or white knight. Laurel has always had a crush on Zack, but he always appeared uninterested in her. Having a fling with Zack is tempting and allows her to act like an adult but when trouble rears its head, Laurel is not ready to make any of the hard decisions or find any answers that Zack needs. Zack will do anything to convince her to take a risk on him for their happy ever after.
I loved how independent Laurel was and understood her lack of trust toward Zack, but I also felt it was misguided. Zack truly loved her, something Laurel was not willing to believe. I also questioned her need to not rely on her brothers for help other than babysitting. Family, especially hers, sticks together, offering help that they are willing to provide, not take away one’s independence or resilience. Zack was a wonderful hero, providing a great role model for Laurel’s children, and loving her so much that he would let her walk away if that was what she wanted. I’m so glad she finally came to her senses.
Ms. Gaddy wrote a wonderful and moving story that is not to be missed. This story is filled with sexual chemistry, fun dialogue, and endearing characters. I highly recommend this book to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Brother’s friend, Zach has always has a crush on Laura but he knew better, hands off until now! Laura is divorced and raising two young kids on her own. Zach is now ready to make his move but Laura has second thoughts on starting a new relationship, even though Zach is everything that she needs.
Loved Zach, he is just awesome. He is the answer for everything in Laura’s life. Now Laura, I felt sorry for what life dealt her but I think she just needed to move forward. This is the second book in the series but can read as a stand alone.
Zack is in love with Laurel he just needs to convince her that he’s in love with her and his intentions are true. Laurel is broken and keeping a secret from her family and she knows it could destroy her and one of those things is she can’t let herself ever fall in love again.
I loved Zack, Harlen and Travis, Harlen and Travis are like any typical big brother and will stop at nothing to protect those they love. Zack was a good guy with a big heart and the love for Laurel just jumped off the pages. I did however find while Laurel was broken she just wasn’t willing to admit the most obvious throughout the book. I loved all the fun characters, Tobi, Savannah and Edith as well as the kids. This book did have strong language and adult situations. I would give this book a 3.5 stars because in the end I was left with a ton of questions, and I felt that the end was rushed. I wish there was more played out since what took place towards then seemed big yet seemed to brush over quickly. I loved the story overall it was a sweet love story and a fun read.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion.
I hated Lauren with a passion. I don’t know if I’ll like other books by this author, but I know I hated this book. The writing itself is decent, but the plot lost steam after she found out her big news. She just repeated the same argument and acting the same way for half the book. When you have trust issues you don’t act the way Lauren does. Lauren acts like someone does in a lifetime movie, not a real person. It would have helped to at least talk to someone that had been in that situation. In my experience, they are jaded because all men are the same. Lauren isn’t. They blame the kids for staying saying they didn’t want them to grow up without a father. They have PTSD they flinch at a big noise, have triggered responses, and bad dreams. They loathe their ex even if they have contact or even go back to them–the loathing in their eyes and voices is there all the same. The loathe themselves too because they fell for it or keep falling for it. They may blame the alcohol or drugs for the abuse but they don’t trust their partner even stone cold sober. Lauren wasn’t an abused woman she just played one on tv. And badly at that. The guy didn’t help he was so generic I forgot his name. So maybe I’d like her other books better, but I’m not in a hurry to find out.