A red-hot forbidden romance! Indulge in this ultra sexy best friend’s brother delight!Some women are just forbidden.Like—off the top of my head—MY SISTER’S LIFE-LONG BEST FRIEND.Sis has made it patently clear that Vanessa is hands-off, as in keep my ladies’ man paws far away from her clever, go-getter best friend who’s ready for the real deal. That should be an easy guideline to follow, except … guideline to follow, except Vanessa is deliciously flirty, easy to talk to, and laughs at my jokes. Translation – my libido has been craving her many, many years. So many that we might have stolen a kiss or two.
Can you say pent-up, crazy, raw desire?
That’s exactly what we’re both feeling when the storm of the century hits and it’s 10 inches of snow with Vanessa and me trapped in a cabin all night long…
The trouble is—Vanessa isn’t interested in my playboy ways, and I have one night to convince her that I’m the real deal.
Nobody Does It Better is a standalone novella about Shaw & Vanessa in the Lucky in Love series of standalones! The books in this three-book series can be read in any order!! The other titles include Best Laid Plans and The Feel Good Factor!
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3.75 stars–NOBODY DOES IT BETTER is the third instalment in Lauren Blakely’s contemporary, adult LUCKY IN LOVE erotic, romance series. This is firefighter Shaw Keating, and bowling centre operator Vanessa Marquez’s story line. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.
Told from three first person points of view (Vanessa, Shaw and Derek) NOBODY DOES IT BETTER follows the friends to lovers relationship between firefighter Shaw Keating, and bowling centre operator Vanessa Marquez. Shaw Keating has been in love with his sister’s best friend for most of his life. Shaw’s sister Perri has warned our hero away from Vanessa on more than one occasion but Shaw is determined to make Vanessa his own. A winter snow storm finds our couple alone in the cabin, a cabin they had been preparing for Perri and Derek’s honeymoon. What ensues is the friendship to lovers night of romance between Shaw and Vanessa, and the potential fall-out when their would-be rescuers include Shaw’s sister Perri who is determined to keep them apart.
NOBODY DOES IT BETTER is a novella length, fast paced story of friendship, family, romance and love; of hidden feelings, and a secret set-up where the Book Club Ladies consider themselves cupid and matchmakers for the young and young at heart. The premise is entertaining; the romance is sexy and sassy; the characters are colorful, energetic and fun.
What does it take to finally make a move on the forbidden person you’ve watched from afar, and even shared unforgettable ‘secret’ kisses with, for years? You’ll have to pick up this fun, sweet, and steamy novella to find out, and you’ll be so happy you did! I have been looking forward to Shaw and Vanessa’s story, and it was everything I wanted, and so much more! After watching their lingering glances and flirty banter over the last couple of books, I could not have been happier with their sweet and steamy romance! There is so much to love about their journey, from meddling friends, family, and book club ladies, to Blakely’s signature banter, to the explosive passion that has been building to a fevered pitch, this novella has it all. I loved everything about this quick read and can’t get enough of these residents of Lucky Falls in Blakely’s fabulous Lucky in Love series!
Nobody Does It Better is the third book, a novella, in the Lucky in Love series and follows Best Laid Plans and The Feel Good Factor. While there is definitely enough here for it to stand on its own, I highly recommend reading Best Laid Plans and The Feel Good Factor before reading this because not only are they wonderful stories that no Blakely fan should miss, but also reading them first will totally ramp up anticipation for this book. I was certainly looking forward to Shaw and Vanessa’s story since meeting them in those books because their chemistry positively crackled off the page!
Nobody Does It Better was an easy-breezy, sweetly sexy, sister’s-best-friend romance. Witty and quick back-and-forth banter, the kind born of a long, shared history and deep affection, set the tone for this couple as they verbally sparred in the best of ways. Packed with lust and laughter, Lauren layered in just enough tension to keep me on my toes while delivering the satisfaction quickly as years of pent-up, mutual, not-so-secret longing was finally given the time, the space and the will to be explored. I loved everything about this series, especially the quirky, interesting and in-your-business side characters of Lucky Falls. I might have even detected a few breadcrumbs for a future story that sent me straight to Goodreads to update my to-be-read shelf.
Lauren Blakely brings the heat, the humor and the heart in this endearing, entertaining and wholly enjoyable friends-to-lovers romantic comedy. Five smooches from me for Nobody Does It Better by Lauren Blakely!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
Nobody Does it Better is so aptly titled. Lauren Blakely is such a word wizard and really knows how to pack even a shorter book chock full with all of the sexiness, fun, goodness and feels! I love Shaw and Vanessa and the fact that they have both been pining for each other for so long. They are both amazing characters as I find myself saying about all of this author’s heroes and heroines. I love how close all of these friend are! But all this time, neither Shaw or Vanessa have wanted to cross the line set forth by Shaw’s sister Perri, who is none other than Vanessa’s best friend. Talk about a no-no. But why does it have to be? Shouldn’t two people who are absolutely perfect for each other and have chemistry for days, deserve to be together? Praise the universe for snow storms and hot chocolate! Call it mother nature, Derek, the ladies from the book club or even fate, but thankfully Shaw and Vanessa get a chance to look their feelings right in the eye and figure out what to do about them. Another winner!
I love books where the couple are isolated together and this was a really good one. Totally awesome!
This book is funny, and sweet and all the things a good romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed this book but…
I loved Shaw & Vanessa. They were a fun and carefree couple. Their chemistry was hot and not forced. I loved that Vanessa thought Shaw was funny even when everyone else was rolling their eyes at him.
I loved that Shaw knew when to be funny and charming but when to be serious. I completely understood his logic on needed the two sides of him.
Vanessa was a cool chick who was a little different and I loved it. She loved to wear retro clothes and she owned a bowling alley. (how cool is that).
The only thing I didn’t like was the who “don’t date my best friend” vibe. The chemistry was too hard to ignore so I find it hard to believe that a cop didn’t pick up on it especially when everyone else did. Also, she loves her brother, so why wouldn’t you want that for your friend.
Absolutely fantastic, fast paced, endearing journey to go on with Shaw and Vanessa. Lauren Blakey couldn’t be any more of a perfect author, I love how she writes a beautifully romantic and witty story. I loved this story.
4.5 Entertaining and Delightful Stars!!
* Nobody Does It Better is Vanessa and Shaw’s story from the Lucky In Love Series, and is absolutely fantastic. The story is fun, sweet, sexy and steamy, and I found myself hooked right from the start.
This is a fast paced, short listen/read perfectly balanced with everything you loved in a fabulous story. The banter, chemistry, and connection between Shaw & Vanessa is captivating, fun, and entertaining. I love re-visiting previous characters, and listening to the delightful ladies at the book club orchestrate their plans.
All in all, this is a fantastic story. Jason Clarke, Savannah Peachwood, Virginia Rose, and Carly Robins gave fantastic performances. However, Joe Arden and Erin Mallon did a phenomenal job by wonderfully bringing the story to life!
I heartily recommend this audiobook, and especially this story!!
* Too Good To Be True is a short prequel to Come As You Are and tells the story about Herb & Olivia, which is cute, sweet, intriguing, and entertaining. I really enjoyed listening to RC Bray who did amazingly bringing Herb to life. Andi Arndt’s performance didn’t surprised, it could be that since she’s on every audiobook, her voice/tone is already engraved on your mind. This of-course and with all due respect, is my personal opinion.
* Once Upon A Red Hot Kiss is Macy and Kirby’s story from The Heartbreakers Series. It was exciting, and refreshing to revisit past characters while getting a short, quick read/listen. As always, Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon did an excellent job by bringing the characters to life. I absolutely love this amazing duo!!
* Caught Up In Her, is the prequel to Kat & Bryan’s story from Caught Up In Us, which is now available in audio for the first time, and brilliantly performed by Jason Clarke and Carly Robins. This is a quick listen with great and likeable characters. The playful flirty banter between Bryan & Kat was fun and entertaining. Their chemistry, and connection was contagious, and that couldn’t have been possible without an amazing performance.
* A Little Big Rock, a prequel to Big Rock and performed diffently. This short story features Sebastian York, Andi Arndt, Joe Arden and Erin Mallon. The story is short, and delightful.
*review for audible version*
Nobody Does It Better hooked me right from the start. And what tops it all off is the phenomenal narration. One of my top favorite duos bringing this story to life with perfect precision. And the sexy novellas that followed inticticing me to dive into some new reads/listens. The cast of narrators is to die for.
A forbidden romance of sorts, two people pining away for each other. Out of respect for the best friend/sister they have to tuck their feelings and need for each other away. Neither one of them knowing just how much they really do feel for each other. Their chemistry is a sizzling inferno that you want to be engulfed in.
Overall amazing narration and story! I truly have been missing out by not listening/reading this author sooner. #eargasm
Some women are just forbidden. Like—off the top of my head—MY SISTER’S LIFE-LONG BEST FRIEND. This was a lovely sweet romance with no drama, a simple story line, great characters and some really hot sex
4 They’re FINALLY Going to Admit Their Feelings Stars!!
Shaw and Vanessa have been secret, or almost secretly lusting after each other for a long time and it’s about time they finally take the plunge warnings be da**ed! We met these two in Best Laid Plans and The Feel Good Factor and I love how a best friend and a sister warned them to stay away from each other. Yeah, they’re not going to listen because it’s time for them to explore their chemistry that just keeps getting stronger and stronger.
This is a quick, sexy and sassy read and I loved how Shaw and Vanessa did a little sneaking around to explore the feelings that zing between them whenever their together. And let me tell you, Shaw knows how to love this girl in every way possible…holy moly where’s my fan?!?!
I absolutely adore Ms. Blakely and all her words and I’m so thrilled these two finally get together and along the way we get more Derek and Perri and Gabe and Arden. I want to life in their little town because it’s a great place to live!!
Great book- love all 3 in the series. Actually love everything she has written!!
loved it
So short!
The last thing Shaw ever wanted was to pine away for the one woman he couldn’t have. His sister’s best friend. This forbidden love story is sweet, sexy, and funny.
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by Lauren Blakely is a scorching HOT forbidden delight that will excite, tantalize, and tease your heart, your mind, and every nerve ending in your body. Is it just me, or is Lauren’s writing getting more and more sexy with each new release? Trust me, I’m not complaining one bit! The dirtier the better is my motto when it comes to romance. But Shaw and Vanessa’s story brought me back to the days of Blakely’s ℎ and ℎ series…when I first discovered the insane talent of this author…when I discovered that this author could transport me to my happy place in one page or less. She blends the sexy, sweet, humor, and emotion so perfectly and with such precision, you can’t help but fall completely under her spell. I absolutely adored Shaw and Vanessa’s happily ever after. It may have been a quick one, but it will have a lasting impression on me for sure!
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It’s been awhile since I read a book by this author. I have always enjoyed her writing, so I knew I would enjoy this one as well. My only disappointment with it was that it was fast paced and so short. I would have loved a bit more. I loved the witty banter and the all the side characters. If you need something short and sweet to fill up your time this is definitely a good book to check out.
Not enough sizzle between these two. Shaw & Vanessa deserved an entire book, not a novella. Disappointing end book in the series.
Nobody Does It Better
By: Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Joe Arden, Erin Mallon, Andi Arndt, Jason Clarke, Carly Robins, R.C. Bray, Savannah Peachwood – epilogue, Virginia Rose – epilogue
Each book I listen to by Lauren Blakely just keeps getting better and better. I don’t know if it is the characters that I am falling for each time I listen, or the amazing narration I get to listen to. This collection of novellas was just one fun, sexy listen after another and I couldn’t get enough! It starts with Nobody Does It Better with Erin Mallon and Joe Arden. We get Vanessa and Shaw’s story along with cameos of from the book club ladies. I was laughing out loud with each of their text sessions! Next, we have Once Upon a Red Hot Kiss with Macy and Kirby’s story. These are from the Heartbreaker’s series and with narration by Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon, this couple is sizzling! Following next is Too Good to be True, and I loved RC Bray and Andi Arndt as they brought Avery and Flynn to life. This was my favorite of the novellas if I had to pick. Fun, flirty and sexy, these two were incredible. Carly Robins and Jason Clarke round out the 4 new novellas with Caught up in Her as we get to hear Cat and Brian with best friend’s sister romance. Hot, sweet and full of passion, this story is so much fun. It doesn’t end there though, Blakely gives us Little Big Rock at the end as a little of Charlotte’s point of view with this prequel to Big Rock. I loved each and every one of these stories, all low angst, passionate and sexy. They are the best kinds of listens that leave you with that warm and happy feeling, and just want more!
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