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Dirty Little Secret: A Brother's Best Friend College Romance (Lake State University Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rachael Brownell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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He’s my brother’s best friend…

Which makes him off limits.
That didn’t stop me from falling in love with him.
For six years we fought against the waves of desire, but the current kept pushing us toward one another.
Then we collided with hurricane force. Our connection… explosive. It felt right, being with Finn. With the first kiss, I gave him my heart. With the first touch, I gave him my body. When I saw the love in his eyes, I handed over my soul.
I should have known it was too good to last, though. The next morning, he was gone, and my heart shattered. I left it on his bedroom floor as I did the walk of shame.
It’s been nine months since I laid eyes on him.
Yes, I’ve been avoiding this moment but I can do this. I can fight my attraction for one day. Even if the moment I see him again, I know that night is going to come rushing back to me, along with the weeks of agony that followed.
Because he still owns every piece of me.
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That night I was granted my one and only wish.
Finn. He was more than my brother's best friend. He was finally mine.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B099XBCR5C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rachael Brownell Books (September 9, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2588 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 207 ratings

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Rachael Brownell

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Award-winning and Amazon international bestselling author of new adult romance.

Rachael is a Michigan girl, born and raised. Her addictions include: coffee, chocolate, coffee, avoiding adulting, coffee, and coffee.

Her favorite season is fall. Favorite color is teal. And favorite genre to read and write is romance.

She refuse to 'stay in her lane' when it comes to writing books. She writes everything from young-adult to sweet contemporary to steamy new adult.

#noregrets

Looking for a place to start with her books? Check out A Moment Too Late (small-town second chance romance) or The Lake State University series (new adult, steamy college romance).

YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE:

Take A Gamble

Always in My Heart

Snapshot

Holding On Series (4 books)

NEW ADULT ROMANCE:

A Million Little Reasons

Sticks & Stones

Worth The Fight

Falling For My Hot Neighbor

A Moment Too Late

On Set

First Comes Love

Rumors Series (6 books)

Reasons Series (2 books)

Love or Lust Series (3 books)

Lake State University Series (9 books)

*** Corrupt Senator (dark, romantic suspense)

website ➜ www.AuthorRachaelBrownell.com

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Okay, so this isn’t normally a genre a like to read, but I won’t lie, Rachel Brownell has made me a fan!This book starts with two girls, Willow and Kendall. Willow is one of the main characters, and we learn so much about her in this first book Dirty Little Secret.Without spoiling the entire book, you’ll experience, laughs, tears, and smiles.Max, Willow’s older brother come into play in the book early on, as some Finn, who happens to have had a one-night stand with Willow. Through some MAJOR miscommunication, they both thought they didn’t want to do the dreaded morning after, where we learn later on that is no the case.After tradegy strikes in this core group of friends, they rally together, and figure out that two of the characters are soulmates, and it goes on from there. Trust me when I say you do NOT want to miss this book.5 Stars Bookworms! Pick this one up!
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Ali
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022
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This is a great introduction to the series and the characters with little hints about what's coming next. Finn and Willow have secretly loved one another for years, but due to an over-protective brother, they never thought they could be together. Their story captivated me from the beginning to the end. It's full of passion, romance and has light-hearted fun and gut-wrenching emotional moments while they fight for their love and happily ever after. I loved the friendship and family dynamics in this story and look forward to seeing how the series ends.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 💘 Forbidden
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2022
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Finn &Willow are 🔥 hot, emotional, committed & ache for one another. I didn't like the beginning that Willow wakes up & assumes Finn has bagged her & left. A man 🚹 cannot do a kind gesture & get breakfast after sex w/out assuming the worst? Both characters narration discuss how they have always had a connection even as kids growing up. Damon even the parents noticed it.
When Willow & Mac's father sudden death due to his former client drunk 🚗 Finn wanted & was there for the entire family.
I loved the sneaking around they were hot scenes. We could feel the pain the characters were going thru because they couldn't express & share their bound & love for each other to the one person they both adored & respected.
Max was going thru he'll over the loss of his dad. He knew he had to be the man of the family. But he was torn between his last words to his father, trying to hold it together for the woman in his life.
Finn was worried about is best friend. He was going down a dark hole that he was afraid Max couldn't get out of. Finn as stuck he wanted to protect it of them & didn't want either of them to suffer more.
I was touched that the author allowed Willow' s character to be the one to get Max out of his darkness. It was a double meaning; Willow could open up about her grief & realize she was 💪 enough to be there for her subbing & be vulnerable & allow the man she loved protect & support her own grief. That is what their father would have wanted.
I would have liked a bit of closure on the ass that killed James! To have some justice for his destructive behavior that destroyed & changed the lives of so many!
Finn & Willow 's love story was moving, touching, real. It had heartache, kindness, emotions, for all involved. We felt their emotional torment this 💑 couple was going thru when they were hiding their love to the most important person in their lives.

The story showcases responsibility, loyalty & willing to step up to the plate when it came to family, friends
We read forgiveness, acceptance from siblings trusting that Finn would be there for both Max & Willow. The love for his best friend like a brother. And the woman he has loved since forever. He knew that even there parent's wanted Finn & Willow to have their HEA!
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start To The Series
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021
Dirty Little Secret, the first book in the Lake Street University series and what a wonderful start. I had no expectations when going into this book. In the end I had a food time reading this sweet romance. Although not a blow your mind read, but if you were to look up the definition of charming, you would find Dirty Little Secret.

The story introduces Finn and Willow, who have been in love with each other since they were teenagers. However, any relationship outside of friendship between them was forbidden by Willow’s brother, Max. He threatened bodily harm to any of his friends who dared show any romantic interest in his sister. As a result, Finn and Willow danced around their feelings for each other. A dance can only last so long, though. Before you know it, Finn and Willow embarked on a secret relationship. How long can they keep their relationship secret from their friends and family?

I enjoyed getting to know the characters. Willow and Finn together burned up the pages. While Finn wanted to shout to the world about his feelings, Willow held back, fearing the fallout at the discovery of their secret. Aside from the challenge of keeping their relationship secret, they faced other obstacles. Finn stood by her through it all.

The author whetted my appetite for the secondary characters, and now I am looking forward to their stories. Told from alternate POVs 📚Dirty Little Secret made me tearing up, laughing and swooning.

I loved the story, however, the story arc relating to the secrecy of Finn and Willow’s relationship took awhile to be resolved. I thought this aspect of the story dragged on for too long. Secondly, Max’s reaction to learning about the relationship puzzled me.

Conclusion/Recommendation
Fans of friends to lovers of college romance should consider adding Dirty Little Secret to their Reading list.
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Melissa Gloria
5.0 out of 5 stars A great best friends little sister story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021
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Dirty Little Secret is a best friend younger sister romance that made me fall in love with Finn and Willow. These two have been skirting around each other years their feelings for each other, but when tragedy hits them hard Finn decided to take matters into his own hands. Deciding that life is to short he puts it all on the line with Willow. The only one who might not like the idea of these together is Finn’s best friend and Willow’s older brother Max. This story starts off with a punch full of emotions that had me in tears. But by the end I swear I need to find my Finn. Throughout all of the ups and down these two went through I’m so happy that they got their stuff together. Now I can’t wait for more from their crazy crew.
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Adrienne
4.0 out of 5 stars forbidden love
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
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Forbidden love, friends to lovers. Mixed with drama, heartache, tears, laughs, and love.
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Cjames
5.0 out of 5 stars Another one to Love!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
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I’ve been a fan of Rachael since her first release! I love how her stories grab your attention and keep you wanting more!
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stefanie jenkins
4.0 out of 5 stars you’re what I want. today. tomorrow. forever.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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After the last book I read took me on an emotional roller coaster I knew I needed something on the lighter side and while this book started out heavy it was exactly what I needed.

📚Finn could be my compass. He could help guide me to shore.📚

There’s always been something between Willow and her brothers best friend Finn. Everyone with eyes could see it, it just took them a little longer to reveal their feelings. A cute read with great banter.
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Susan murray
4.0 out of 5 stars Dirty Little Secret
Reviewed in Australia on January 3, 2023
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This plot has been done so often. Boy falls for best friends little sister.
They fear his reaction.
However it was told really well.
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