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😉.

Hated it.

This was the worst story I’ve listen to in a long time. Aside from the cheating, so much of it just wasn’t believable. I usually enjoy these authors, but I’m not blindly in love with their writing. I will think twice before spending a credit on one of their books in the future.

So SOrry

Love Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward

LOVE Teddy Hamilton, Andi Arndt SoSo much

Story of emotional cheater … I’m so sorry I can’t …

it’s bad. no story at all. sex-based only.

very flat characters,
their interest in each other is only about sex.
very shallow book.
disappointing.

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE ❤️🔥🌶️🦋❤️‍🔥

One of the best I’ve read in a long time. A nice paced but well tempo-ed slow burn. And when it gets spicy it hits and explodes from there! 10/10

o.m.g. !! ❤️

ok...I just finished this and just wow! I started it yesterday and didn't want to put it down! I loved the plot, characters and more than once got emotional. I won't include any spoilers but yes...I had tears running down my face at the end.
Now I'm going to go buy every single book Vi and Penelope have written. Definitely the best book I've read this year- (144 so far). I can't recommend this one enough...Can't imagine anyone with legit criticism I'd agree with. The narration was great too! Definitely buy this one!

Good listen

I really enjoyed the story except it took Holden and Layla way to long to admit their feelings for each other.

Best narrator combo

Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton are so perfect together! This is such a fun story and so well delivered!

Reading it was better than the audio book

Over all a decent story. Definitely HOT!!! The narrator’s were decent - it takes a lot for me to love the narrator’s in audio books. For me this one was better reading it vs listening to the audiobook.

One of my most favorite from this duo writing Team

This Writing team is very spicy and fabulous writers!

I believe this is the best book yet!

There is a real life feeling and down to earth moments in this book more than any of the other ones!

The characters are so believable as if I have met them!

Andi & Ted are a dynamo duo for narration! Keep them coming!

Thank you

Writers that are my MUST read

La-la and Holdens story was a hot, fun, laugh out loud rollercoaster ! Couldn’t stop listening plus my favourite narrators ! X

The Diamond Duo write another gem but better and hotter than the rest!

I have loved all of Vi and Penelope’s books, but this is definitely their best yet. It will take you on a massive emotional journey you won’t want a break from, for even a minute. It’s full of laughs, longing, lust, sadness, hope and molten hot steamy sex. I won’t write any spoilers other than be prepared to fall in love with Holden. Thank you Vi and Penelope. Can’t wait til your next book.

Fabulous listening

I adored this story so much.
Brother's best friend AND a manwhore? Yes, please!

The tension between Lala and Holden was exquisite.
Their friendly banter, their longing glances, their easy camaraderie...it was all just perfectly balanced.

I knew once they took the plunge it would be game over for Holden. How could it not be?
He worshipped the ground Laney walked on.

And the best surprise was how everything finally came together at the end.

Listening to Teddy and Andi narrate this story was no hardship at all, they did a marvellous job of bringing the story to life.

Loved this second installment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I absolutely loved Colby & Billie's story in 'The Rules of Dating', so I was very excited to discover a second book - this time Holden & Laney's (Lala's) story. Loved this one too! Excellent writing and two of my absolute favourite narrators - how could I not love it!

I'm now excited for the future stories of how the other two friends - Owen & Braydon find the loves of their lives 😊

Although this book could be listened to as a standalone, I'd recommend listening to 'The Rules of Dating' first, as that's where the story arc starts.