The Rules of Dating My Best Friend's Sister

By: Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Andi Arndt

Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

From New York Times best-selling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a new stand-alone romance.

Rule number one for dating your best friend’s sister: Don’t.

Just don’t do it.

Especially when your best friend is dead and the last thing he made you promise him was that you’d keep an eye on his little sister, but not too good of an eye.

As a musician whose longest committed relationship was six weeks, I, Holden Catalano, was the last guy on Earth who should’ve been messing around with Laney Ellison.

The super smart girl whom I affectionately dubbed Lala since childhood was always off-limits.

Though that didn’t stop me from thinking about her over the years, especially those times when the two of us would sneak out onto the roof and talk for hours after my buddy fell asleep. It was innocent, but I’d always held a torch for her.

After Ryan passed away, I vowed to always protect Lala. That included protecting her—from me.

Now all grown up and a scientist, Lala needed a place to stay when she accepted a temporary research position in New York. I thought I did the right thing by offering her an apartment in the building I co-owned with my three friends.

Except having her close by reignited all of those old feelings.

And things started to get complicated.

Especially since she was engaged.

And especially since, lately, I’d noticed something more in her eyes. Desire.

Lala didn’t exactly look at me like the platonic brother figure I was trying so desperately to be, even though I wanted her more than I’d ever wanted anything.

Yet, I was being good—on my very best behavior.

But you know what they say...all good things must come to an end, right?

©2023 Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward (P)2023 Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

FRIENDS▪️FORBIDDEN▪️FORCED PROXIMITY.. & FIREWORKS

They were forbidden and friends but opposites before they were lovers. Scientist Lala was engaged, settled and in need of stability and roots before it all started. And sex-on-a-stick Holden was a f’boy drummer with a heart of gold in a band on its way up. What on earth could possibly go wrong.. or maybe, just maybe, right? Lala wasn’t a heroine I particularly liked initially with her doubts, her hidden hesitation and her secrets. However, I loved loved loved everything about Holden who was prepared to give up his Player ways, speak sincerely and honestly and give their relationship one hundred percent of everything he had (which btw, was plenty.. and wow, hot 🤭🥰). How could it work you say?.. well, with well-written chapters of character growth, chemistry and the charm of secondary characters of course.

Worth a credit? Yes. Ms Ward and Ms Keeland - wow, that’s a mega-mighty talented writing partnership. Teddy and Andi - wow again, a pair of perfect narrators who delivered big. And an entertaining slow-burn-to-scorching rollercoaster relationship of layered emotions, wit, banter, lust, steamy sex, warmth, tenderness and love. Which all spun, circled and culminated into a very enjoyable listen.. especially when Teddy and Andi are expertly bringing all the full-bodied feels to life😉.

Yes!!!

What an amazing story-I could not put it down! What an incredible writer she is-Enjoy

Couldn't stop listening!

Very much enjoyed the storyline and the narrators. Steamy yet cute at the same time. Loved this book!

Unexpectedly great!

OK so this was my listen on vacation. It was perfect while laying out getting some 🌞. This hot steamy listen kept me engaged. The story had just enough hotness along with angst to keep you pinning for more. Teddy and Andy were the perfect duo for this story. They made Lala and Holden come alive for me. 5 🌟 all the way!

Love the opposites attract series!

Vi and Penelope are so awesome with their writing, both individually and together but my favorites are together. I listened to this when it came out and made the mistake of not reviewing. Holden and Lala are definitely opposite in the best way possible. I loved The Rules of Dating, which had me listening non-stop and this book was the same for me. The narration was fantastic too! I love Andi Arndt (one of my favorite female narrators) and Teddy Hamilton was the perfect Holden. I never knew what was going to happen but I love the way everything worked out. This is a definite must read!!!

Great story, bad male narrator

Great story. Andy did a great job narrating as always, but Teddy Hamilton not so much. I almost had. To stop listening because I found him to be so annoying. I get Holden is supposed to be arrogant but the over acting was unnecessary.

love this listen!

I never seen the ending coming. it was a mix of suspension and romance! perfect combination!

Loved this! Such a treat!

I am loving this series! This is a wonderful addition. The bad boy vs the untouchable sister. I love how the story gets rounded out in the end and we keep seeing signs of Ryan being around throughout. The fall of Holden was a joy and at times surprising to watch. He really goes full circle from player to committed man.

These four boys have quite the camaraderie. I enjoy their times together, assistance of each other and friendship. Now we’re getting a little group of women as well.

I listened to this on audio. It is narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt. They both are so good they level up the story!

Really lovely!!!!

at first, i was a bit skeptical on the subject. i mean... it's been done a lot of times, no? but it turned out really well.

Excellent story

I loved this opposites attract story! There were many laugh out loud moments too. A definite recommendation!