Everyone knows the rules of friendship, right? Rule #1: Don’t kiss your best friend. Rule #2: Don’t have sex with your best friend. Rule #3: Don’t pretend like it didn’t happen the next day. Bailey Renshaw is my best friend. Kind. Sweet as a peach, and so beautiful it should be a crime. Since we were kids I’ve wanted her, and one time when we were nothing more than teenagers I kissed her. It was … nothing more than teenagers I kissed her. It was the first mistake I ever made in our friendship. Giving her my heart and hoping she felt the same were my second and third.
That night she broke me, ripped my heart out of my chest and stomped on it. Anyone else would’ve hated her for it, but it only made me value her more, and realize that I would do anything I could to keep her in my life even if it was only as a friend and nothing more.
As a permanent resident of the friend zone, I promised myself that I would never cross that line again no matter how badly I wanted to, and I wanted to, badly.
Every time she smiled at me, licked her pink lips, or flashed her doe eyes my way I came a little closer to breaking the rules again… but I didn’t. I couldn’t do that to us. Until one night when we decided to break the rules together.
One Earth shattering night together and I knew nothing would ever be the same.
Friends, or lovers? I don’t know what we are anymore. The rules no longer apply to us.
Now the only question is, can we fix what we had before it’s too late or is our friendship over for good? And all because of one single kiss?
**Complete standalone with a happily ever after. Don’t miss out on all the gooey goodness this book has to offer.**
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Kissing and Telling was a heartbreakingly beautiful friends to lovers journey. Bailey and Elijah have been best friends since childhood. Neither one willing to let the other know how the other one feels. Then one kiss in high school almost ends everything. Elijah heart is shattered but he agrees that their friendship is more important. He tries to forget his broken heart by sleeping with every girl around not realizing his bestfriend has been actually dreaming of being with him her whole life. She knows that will never happen because he is a love them and leave them guy. Then on her birthday she makes a play for him and they cross the friendship line for a “one night only” night of passion. Only neither can get the night out of their minds. Little did they realize what that one night would do to their friendship, their hearts and their future. Can they overcome the unforeseen obstacles that lie ahead and take a leap of faith? Can Elijah let his walls down long enough to see what’s right in front of him before it’s too late? Can Bailey stop trying to protect her heart long enough to open herself up? Their journey is emotionally heartbreaking at times yet beautiful as each struggle with their own demons, fears and vulnerability.
Another amazing story by the writing duo! Absolutely loved this story it will grab at your heart strings and not let go.
5 beautiful
Such a quick and sexy read! I love a good friends to lovers when they realize they are it for each other I cannot wait to read Erin’s story next!
great book…very romantic and it pulled at my emotions at every turn…read this book in one sitting!
Kissing and Telling is an incredibly heart-wrenching journey of two friends finding more then they ever expected while allowing their hearts to take a huge leap of faith. Neither could have prepared themselves for what they would discover and explore when they made one incalculable decision. One night changed everything and one choice turned their entire world upside down. Instead of things being left in ruins, they find themselves at a powerful crossroads that will demand all the courage and love their hearts can give.
Bailey knows what she has always wanted. Elijah is the only man she has ever been able to see herself with. He is her best friend, her heart’s desire, but the biggest playboy she knows. She knows they don’t have a future. A girl can dream though, and they all have a wish to be with the one man who shocks life and love into them. Elijah has wanted his best friend Bailey ever since they were teenagers. He even kissed her once, but it ended with her in tears. He swore then that he would never hurt her again, and he would keep himself far from temptation. When life obliterates his best intentions, he is left with indecision and excitement. The only thing he is sure of is that he longs for so much more, but he will fight to keep his best friend in his life at all costs. Bailiey doesn’t know how to handle the intensity of Elijah whenever he turns it on her with no filter or barriers holding him back. She must protect her heart at all costs, right? Why prolong her suffering just for a few minutes of indescribable pleasure.
Watching Elijah and Bailey navigate from friends to lovers was a very awkward and painful process. They had to break down their long held barriers and deal with their fears before they could go after what they have both wanted for so long. The entire process was heart breaking but so very worth it in the end. They finally realized that had to claw and fight for what they wanted no matter the cost. The beauty, hope, and love between them was worth the cost of anything and everything. They just needed to figure that out for themselves.
Jenna Reed is a fabulous writing duo that never cease to amaze and delight me! I am always waiting with baited breath for their next masterpiece, and this one did not disappoint. It was a refreshing and riveting journey of peace and love that left me with the biggest smile and the happiest heart. Do not miss out on this incredible story and these wonderful characters! You will not regret a single second.
4*
Elijah & Bailey have been best friends forever but after a kiss in their teens they vowed never to
cross that line again. However both have strong feelings for the other.
I loved the honesty of Elijah in the friendship and could see Baileys struggles with the situation. Lots of things are sent to test them.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Great story
“Our love story might be a complicated one, but its ours, and its real.”
Everyone knows the rules of friendship, right?
Rule #1: Don’t kiss your best friend.
Rule #2: Don’t have sex with your best friend.
Rule #3: Don’t pretend like it didn’t happen the next day.
Bailey Renshaw is my best friend.
Kind. Sweet as a peach, and so beautiful it should be a crime.
Since we were kids I’ve wanted her, and one time when we were nothing more than teenagers I kissed her. It was the first mistake I ever made in our friendship. Giving her my heart and hoping she felt the same were my second and third.
That night she broke me, ripped my heart out of my chest and stomped on it. Anyone else would’ve hated her for it, but it only made me value her more, and realize that I would do anything I could to keep her in my life even if it was only as a friend and nothing more.
As a permanent resident of the friend zone, I promised myself that I would never cross that line again no matter how badly I wanted to, and I wanted to, badly.
Every time she smiled at me, licked her pink lips, or flashed her doe eyes my way I came a little closer to breaking the rules again… but I didn’t. I couldn’t do that to us. Until one night when we decided to break the rules together.
One Earth shattering night together and I knew nothing would ever be the same.
Friends, or lovers? I don’t know what we are anymore. The rules no longer apply to us.
Now the only question is, can we fix what we had before it’s too late or is our friendship over for good? And all because of one single kiss?
ELIJAH AND BAILEY FOREVER! Omg I ship them so hard. Im such a sucker for friend to lover romance stories and this definitely doesn’t disappoint! I love how Bailey stuck to her guns about saving herself for Elijah- I do hate how she went about it and how she acted after though. My heart hurt for Elijah, he was just such a scorn soul and a product of his dad’s shitty outlook on life. It truly does take the right person to make you change your life for the better. They are truly everything and Im so glad they got their heads out their asses to realize that their soulmates were under their nose the entire time.
I read this book as an ARC and am leaving this review voluntarily. This was such an amazing read! One of the best friends to lovers that’s I’ve read! I could not get enough of this book and didn’t want to put it down. The story behind it was so detailed and it flowed perfectly ending with the best ending I could have imagined!!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.