Em & M Books

How far would you go for a friend?

Back in San Francisco preparing for her big art show, Vicki Bennett needs help protecting herself and her career from the unwelcome advances of one of the judges. She knows that her longtime friend and baseball star, Ryan Sullivan, will know just how to handle things, and he's the only person she can imagine asking for help.

Ryan is thrilled to have Vicki back in his life, and he will do anything to protect her from harm, including playing the role of "pretend boyfriend." But when their staged kisses and caresses lead to an incredibly sensual night, they both worry that they may have damaged their friendship forever.

Have they made the worst mistake possible? Or is the perfect combination of friendship and love finally within reach?

I can’t say enough how much I love this series by Bella Andre! With each book I read I just fall in love a little more with this family. Knowing that the focus of this book was a friends to lovers/second chance story, which are two of my favorite tropes, I knew this book was going to make me all squishy inside!

I just loved the relationship that Ryan and Vicki shared. You could tell how much they cared for each other in not just their words but their actions. Ryan was sexy as all get-out – professional baseball player…need I say more?!! His care and concern for Vicki was just so sweet and I just kept wanting to yell at him to tell Vicki how he felt so they could finally have that HEA that I knew would happen between them. Vicki was such a study in contrasts – strong yet vulnerable, confident yet shy, capable yet in need of help. You could feel the struggle she had going on inside of her, knowing her art was special, but still harboring doubts because of her past relationship. I loved watching her muse awaken as the relationship between her and Ryan begins to deepen.

Although there wasn’t much interaction with the rest of the Sullivan family, their impact was still felt. From the siblings welcoming Vicki back into their lives with open arms and then offering support and encouragement to Ryan, to Mrs. Sullivan once again knowing just what to say to her children when they need advice, the Sullivan’s once again had me wishing I could part of the family.

Can’t wait to read the next book and find out what happens with Smith!