His Best Friend's Sister

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.

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.

Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) This book is part of a series and I hope you are reading from the beginning, yes the author brings you up to date but you will get more if you start from the start. So we have Zack who has had a crush on Laurel for a long time now, but since she is Travis's sister (one of his best friends) he has never approached her and he feels that that needs to change he is tired of holding off and he had almost lost his chance since she is a divorced mother of two. He is going after her, even if he is going to piss off one of his best friends. Laurel has had a disastrous marriage, her husband ran off leaving her in debt and now she is working two jobs trying to make ends meet and giving the best that she can to her two children, yes she can rely on her brothers but she doesn't want that, she wants to be able to provide for them, I respected her for that and much more. She was surprised when Zack showed interest in her, he never has before and she is a little wary but you know what she needs some happiness too. Grab a copy my friends and Enjoy!