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Baby for my Brother's Best Friend

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If “sexy” had a mascot, my brother’s best friend would be it.
Deep hazel eyes and a diamond cutting jawline.

He offers me the business deal of a lifetime,
If I play a convincing date for his ex’s destination wedding.

But pretending we're smitten is easier said than done.

His devilish smirk and cocky attitude work me up,
Until I can't decide if I want to punch him or kiss him.

Now sharing one room in paradise has me questioning everything.

He’s more than off-limits,
But my heart, and his hands , have a mind of their own.

His fingers grazing my skin sends my body humming,
His mouth has me throbbing in brand new places,
And we’re waking up tangled together, again.

At least on the island, our passion is mutual.
I don’t know if he’ll want “us” in real life.

What I do know is he’ll be my brother’s ex-best friend .
Because I’m pregnant .

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2023

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Josie Hart

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599 reviews12 followers
April 19, 2023
The title really tells you everything. It was very short and very forgettable.
2.5/5⭐️ 2/5🌶
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442 reviews8 followers
April 17, 2023
Writing this review before I forget this book existed. It was not a memorable read.
It was short, with some minor discrepancies- characters seemed to forget what they said and wanted within pages, flipping their stance on things.

Levi and Ally begin a fake relationship to score a business deal and things steamroll from there and end happily. It was forgettable and boring.
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391 reviews
June 27, 2023
MMC was way too immature for my liking!
866 reviews10 followers
April 30, 2023
Brothers, Best Friends, and Babies: A Recipe for Trouble

The spoken and unspoken rule that had always existed between Levi Lombardi and his best friend, Josh Montgomery, was that Levi was to never, ever consider dating, Josh’s beautiful younger sister, Ally. But now, that Ally with her thick, wavy, auburn hair, sea-blue eyes and deliciously curvy body was the talented and clever CPA for his mom’s company with an office next-door to CEO mom’s office, it was natural and convenient to just pop in and say “hi” when visiting his mom—and his best friend Josh would not know.

So, when Levi becomes aware that his ex, Rachel Lewis, who is also a friend of Ally, is marrying at destination venue on an island in the Caribbean, Levi knows that more than anything, he does not want to be seen at his ex’s wedding without a date. And, what makes his attendance imperative is that Rachel’s dad, Frank, CEO of CyberSecure has let it be known that he will be selling his multi-million-dollar company within the next few months as he prepares to retire and Levi has plans to make an offer for the company. But, it is known that Frank Lewis is a family man, and he would never consider selling his family’s company to an unmarried, unsettle, single man.

And, a visit to his mom’s company, he learns that best friend Josh’s younger sister Ally, his mom’s clever CPA is also planning to attend her friend-forever’s wedding, he has the perfect solution for a date—beautiful, sweet, intelligent Ally Montgomery. But, Ally knows the rules about not dating her older brother’s friends—especially when the friend is the handsome but oh-so-irritating Levi Lewis—her boss’ son. So, when Levi asks her to be his fake-date, explaining his goal of talking to Frank Lewis, her response is a firm “no.” And, a loving sister, she is willing to act the role “fiancée” to help her brother’s best friend Levi appeal to the father-of-the bride and successful businessman who favors “family men” when conducting business. But, a clever financial business woman, Ally won’t be let the “favor” be without a cost—for her assistance “girlfriend/fiancée” at the wedding, Ally demands 30% ownership of CyberSecure if Levi is able to successfully purchase the Lewis company. The only problem might arise if Ally needs a place to hide a body when she kills Levi.

Josie Hart offers her readers an engaging romance that crosses the clear line of not mixing best friends and sisters romantically. I received a free copy of this book, but also purchased a copy for my “read again” library, and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Vicky Johnson.
415 reviews
June 12, 2025
This book starts fast. Ally and Levi are already halfway through there fake dating conversation on the first page

His ex is getting married and her dad is selling his company. He wants the company not the ex but her dad thinks he still acts like a child which is an accurate description of him honestly.

It jumps about at the beginning. There talking about it then there on a plane then there in a hotel. He tells her not to blow this for him then flirts with the first woman he sees right in front of the man he is supposed to be impressing. She calls him out on it and he’s a dick to be honest but when the ex calls him out on it the next day he realises he was a dick

It doesn’t take them long to sleep together. The second night their going at it but then 5 seconds after he’s pulled out he tells her it was a mistake. He is so back and forth and one point I actually shouted do you want her or not.

Then before they leave they decide to do it one last time

When they are back home he ignores her and while out with her brother runs into her where he flirts and dances with another woman in front of her. So she decides she is moving on dances with a guy but he doesn’t like that obvs and causes a scene

After that she is cold and distant towards him which fair play to her! Then they have sex in her office so you know. Make u your mind love.

When she tells him she is pregs he reacts well to be fair but starts talking about co-parenting and how it will work whereas she was hoping for a declaration of love but he doesn’t know how she feels either.

Them not admitting they like each other is the worst part of this book!

The guy who he is selling his company asks what next for the two of them and he says he is going to propose. When he tells Ally she flips out. She says she isn’t marrying him for a company. That all he cares about is the deal and she cant believe she loved him.

He finally realises what is important and she forgives him way too easily.

There’s a nice epilogue

Non communication in a book is my least fave thing! I hate it. Just talk damn it

He was an idiot. Too immature like the guy said
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7,020 reviews31 followers
April 14, 2023
When Love Unexpectedly Grabs Hold Of You -
When Levi found himself needing a trustworthy person t help him acquire a family friend’s business, the only person that came to mind was his best friend’s sister, Ally. Whilst she was happy to help him out, she put forward conditions, that she ensured were beneficial for herself. Unfortunately, the hands-off portion of her conditions went out the window after only a few days of them spending alone time together.

The agreement was meant to be temporary, but their fake relationship had to continue due to the delay in completing the reason for their act of subterfuge. Their lives got future complicated when their passionate encounters led to them creating a baby and their feelings also changed. However, they weren’t prepared to acknowledge their feeling for each other, which caused Ally to walk away to maintain her sanity. This pushed Levi to realise that unleashes did something drastic, he would lose the opportunity of getting a forever with Ally.

If you have the time to read just one book this week, then I suggest you make it this book, as you won't be able to put it down, once you start. This amazingly heartfelt love story will find its way into your heart and leave you wanting to read more about the lives of the characters. Grab a copy and enjoy yourself reading it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,034 reviews2 followers
April 14, 2023
This is the start of a new series and this one has a fake relationship, enemies to lovers with a brothers best friend. Josh and Levi have been friends since childhood and Ally is Josh’s younger sister. Levi and Ally could not stand being around one another never getting along so when Levi needs a suitable girlfriend he asked Ally to be his fake girlfriend for a wedding where he wants to show he’s a good choice to buy the brides father’s business. Levi comes from a wealthy family and Ally’s parents are hard workers with Ally working at Levi’s moms firm. When Ally makes her own deal with Levi for 30% of the company they head into uncharted territory spending time together as a couple. Ally and Levi give in to the temptations stirring between them and it’s absolutely amazing. When Levi continues with more lies about their relationship Ally has a hard time with them as she’s allowed herself to fall in love with Levi while they keep it a business deal. Ally walks away and Levi is left to clean up the mess he created. It’s nice to see how they work together with the pregnancy and how Levi finally allows his own feelings to help him make a decision for their future! I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Devonne Hahn.
126 reviews5 followers
April 6, 2023
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶

This is a story that you will get wrapped up in and forget your responsibilities.

Ally and Levi have known each other all of their lives since Ally's brother (Josh) became good friends with Levi in their childhood. Ally and Levi however never have really gotten along. He just always thought of Ally has Josh's annoying little sister.

Levi has his eyes set on buying CyberSecure, a multi million dollar business owned by his ex girlfriend's father. The very ex girlfriend whose wedding he needs Ally to attend with him as his fake girlfriend. Ally only agrees if she can get a percentage of the company.

While away in the Caribbeans for the wedding, things heat up and lines blur between Ally and Levi and nothing is quite the same after. Especially when Ally finds out she's pregnant with Levi's baby.

You'll have to read to find out what all entails between these two.

Tropes: Enemies to lovers, brother's best friend, surprise pregnancy, enemies to lovers, fake dating

Definitely ends in a HEA.
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329 reviews6 followers
April 14, 2023
Allie and Levi have been in each others lives for years, but they don't get on. Levi is Josh's best friend and Allie is Josh's younger sister. She is off limits and it has never been an issue (well except for that one shower incident). When Levi needs a fake serious relationship with a smart. Beautiful and serious woman to go to his ex's wedding and prove to the father of the bride that he is all grown up and should buy his company to allow him to retire Allie is the only person for the job, and she agrees for a 30% stake in the company. Sparks fly, fake becomes real but not real enough and two pink lines change everything.

This is a great book, it's an easy read and flows well, the characters are so likable and you are just rooting for them from the get go.

Themes covered:

Forced proximity
Fake date
Brothers best friend
Best friends little sister
Business/ office romance
Contract relationship
Pregnancy
HEA.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Anna.
1,072 reviews4 followers
April 14, 2023
Levi and Ally have known each other forever because he is her brother Josh’s best friend. Levi and Ally have never seen eye to eye they always seem to but heads when they are around one another. When Levi wants to land a huge business deal the one thing stopping him is the fact that the man selling the business knows Levi and his playboy ways so Levi comes up with a plan and that just happens to include Ally. He offers her 30% of the company if she will pretend to be his fake girlfriend and help him convince everyone that he has settled down and he knows that Alley is loved by everyone because she is genuine, supersmart and likeable. Will they be able to pull off this fake relationship to seal the deal especially without catching feelings for one another?
I really enjoyed this best friend’s brother’s storyline. Ally and Levi are both likeable main characters and they definitely have some smoking hot chemistry.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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872 reviews11 followers
April 15, 2023
Levi is a true man child, completely focused on making this business deal and somewhat emotionally stunted. He is as surprised as everyone else when he catches feelings for his best friend's sister. But, typical bro code, he denies them.

Ally is sweet, accomplished and likeable and only used to seeing Levi as her brother's irritating best friend. So it comes as a surprise to realise that there's a funny, caring, hot personality hidden under his playboy exterior.

This is a roller-coaster of surprise pregnancy and all the associated feelings that come with it. Reading about Levi's struggle to grow up and come to terms with his feelings for Ally is at times irritating and beautiful. Especially the parts where he literally cannot keep his hands off of her. Whilst Ally's emotional strength and charm and wonderful.

Don't miss out on reading this fantastic enemies to lovers steamy romance. Another fabulous story from Josie.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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750 reviews5 followers
April 16, 2023
This story was SO full of angst. Angst on Angst! Ally and Levi was full of so much long history of enemies.

As much as Levi could be a Alphahole, and needed to do a lot of growing up, he always took his relationship with his best friend and Ally's brother Josh.

I loved how they really opened up to each other, even if it was just as the most steamy of times. Ally was much more open with her feelings, and Levi really didn't know to deal with any of it.

It was different to see the main character's blunders follow him throughout the entire book before he realized how much of a deal driven craze he got into. I def did love how the owner of the company they want to buy is really driven by family and what that means. It DID offer a lot of conflict for Levi and what he was willing to do for it.

The supporting characters of Linley (def a unique name) and Josh totally helped sell the story. They know Levi and Ally so well they couldn't deny the truth to them even if they wanted to.

Give this book the stink eye as you judge Levi but stick around for a fantastic story!!.
736 reviews1 follower
April 11, 2023
Received as an ARC and leaving my honest review voluntarily. Although there is the brother's best friend element, this read more as a fake relationship mixed with enemies to lovers, with the way Ally and Levi behaved with each other. There was zero affection or tolerance until they end up in bed and still there wasn't much relationship development, which was what I was hoping for. Because of that, although there is a HEA, to me, the ending just felt rushed and left me wanting. The characters are supposedly mid-twenties and successful but they behaved more like high school to college aged individuals with their inability to communicate their feelings and to fight for what they want, which just bugged me a little too much. This wasn't a bad story, with an interesting plot and steamy moments, it just wasn't the one for me.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
901 reviews4 followers
April 12, 2023
Levi - Focus on the Best Prize!

Levi & Ally have hated each other for all the years he's been best friends with her brother Josh. An upcoming sale for a company has Levi's attention but the owner is traditional & wants to sell it to a family-oriented buyer not to a single guy like Levi. Levi makes a deal with Ally to be his fake girlfriend but it seems a new lie compounds into more lies until Ally can't take it anymore. Will Levi fess up & admit the truth about them or will he want to keep their relationship a fake so he can win the bid of owning the new company? Will Levi get his HEA with the new company or will Ally be the ultimate winner in getting her HEA with him?

Loved this story. Plenty of hot juicy moments between these two & of how clueless Levi is when it comes to having a serious fake relationship. This novel is worth reading & I'd recommend this enjoyable read.

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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851 reviews5 followers
April 15, 2023
Wow...Josie Hart has blown me away with this book. The plot was solid and had a lot of depth. This is one of those books I could not put down because I needed to know if Levi and Ally were able to reconcile their relationship. There was a lot of chemistry between these two that laid dormant, but with a little help from liquid courage took off like a wildfire.

Levi and Ally work together and they cannot stand one another. However, this does not stop him from asking her to attend a wedding as his fake girlfriend. They strike a deal that will benefit both of them and give them an opportunity to secure the deal of a lifetime. Now out of nowhere their business deal becomes a permanent deal...in the form of a baby. Will they see past their differences and take a chance on a happily ever after so they can be a family?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,862 reviews32 followers
April 15, 2023
Whenever I see a book from this author, I know I'm in for a great read. This book was no exception. Although initially I was not a fan of Levi, he won me over.

Levi asks Ally to accompany him to his former girlfriend's destination wedding. He wants this opportunity to try to make a business deal with her father, Frank. Frank values family highly, so Levi needs to present himself as more mature than when he dated Rachel, Frank's daughter. Levi thinks the perfect way to do that is have Ally pretend to be his girlfriend. Ally is a CPA and very successful in her professional life.

What Ally doesn't know is that Levi is very attracted to her and has been for years. And what Levi doesn't know is that he is starting to look mighty fine to Ally. A little fun at the wedding vacation is okay, right? Ally's brother and Levi's best friend doesn't need to find out... until the lines turn pink.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,690 reviews46 followers
May 1, 2023
Josh and Levi have been friends for years. They always had one rule: Levi's sister, Ally, has always been off limits. Levi has found out that his ex is getting married and because of business he needs to attend the wedding. He doesn't want to go to the wedding alone, so he asks Ally if she will go as his plus one. Of course, that means they'll be sharing a suite. She agrees eventually, reminding him of the hand-off rule and asking that when he makes that business deal that she gets part of the company as well. He agrees and they head off. Naturally, as they spend more time together, they start to see each other differently and the hands-off rule goes out the window.

When their encounters lead to a baby, will that be the end of them or will Josh decide he wants a chance at a real relationship with Ally? Will they be able to find their way to forever?
3,199 reviews26 followers
April 15, 2023
Josie Hart has quickly become a favorite author of mine and Baby for my Brother's Best Friend is a perfect example of her talented storytelling. Ally and Levi have known each other for years with Levi being her brother's best friend. Ally and Levi have never really gotten along so it's a surprise to Ally when he asks her to be his pretend girlfriend at his ex's destination wedding. Since they seem to hate each other Levi promising Josh not to touch Ally should be no problem. Well, things quickly change the more time they spend together. It becomes all too real when Ally becomes pregnant. Will Levi and Ally stay together or will Levi let Ally walk away? Definitely recommend.

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769 reviews9 followers
April 23, 2023
What an absolutely exhilarating page turner! Ally and Levi have never really got along, he's her brothers best friend though so they have to try. When Levi comes to Ally for help in securing a new deal, she reluctantly agrees with added terms. Can they pull off the deal of a lifetime? They start to see eachother differently and end up spending an intense unforgettable night together. Can they really ignore the combustible chemistry they have forever? Will they actually admit that they have true feelings too before it's too late? Expect lots of twists, secrets, deception, friendship, family, intensely hot chemistry and so much more throughout. Enjoy!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,674 reviews29 followers
April 15, 2023
This was Brothers Best Friend, Close Proximity, Enemies To Lovers, Fake Relationship, Secret Fling and Surprise Baby Trope.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Characters were fantastic and they were easy to connect with.
Levi needs to secure a deal but needs to prove that he is mature changed man now. Ally his best friend's sister is the perfect woman. She is intelligent, smart, beautiful and great personality.
So they struck a deal to go as fake partners..
From years of disliking each other, the Caribbean air has started to stir things in them.
I loved watching these two grow and fight their attractions. There was plenty of heated moments between them too. Wonderful and Charming book.
235 reviews2 followers
April 6, 2023
Levi has known Ally every since he became friends with her brother Josh. But they haven't gotten along. But when Levi needs to appear more mature in order to make a good impression on his ex's father hoping he will sell him his company. And the first part is a trip to the Caribbean for the ex's wedding.
And things get steamy between them. But they aren't supposed to catch feelings.
Good storyline with incredible characters.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Brittany IdealistPages.
373 reviews3 followers
April 17, 2023
this was…

100% an enemies to lovers book. This book is definitely one of my favorites in enemies to lovers and honestly with the little bit of added drama it definitely made it. Also I have to say this book I read all morning I literally could not put it down since I woke up so this book is definitely a recommendation in my eyes. Because one I could not put it down and two I could not forget about it after I read it and three I reread some parts again so it is definitely way worth the read in my books.
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3,540 reviews
April 20, 2023
This book is brothers best friend taboo story that will definitely have you enthralled from the beginning until the end and the storyline flows throughout the book. Levi needs to make it look like he has changed to buy a company and needs Allys help but when they finally they get along lines get crossed and feelings come in to play with a surprise pregnancy but will Levi give into his true feelings or will he hurt Ally and lose his chance for the company and a real relationship?.

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2,290 reviews13 followers
April 24, 2023
This is Book 1 in the Billionaire Baby Daddies Series by this author. It is an enemies to lovers romance between Ally and her brother's best friend, Levi. What starts out as a pretend relationship turns into something more. It is a captivating love story with drama and steam, humor and charm, sexual tension and chemistry on every page. Add to that an interesting cast of supporting characters to keep the reader interested. It is a solid read all around with heart, heat and a bit of fate to orchestrate a happy ending.

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53 reviews
May 3, 2023
I am giving this book 2 stars not because it was a terrible book or wasn’t wrote good but because i absolutely hated Levi I honestly wantsd to see her with someone else I felt like once she said she was pregnant he was just like oh she isnt going anywhere now I honestly thought he never matured and there were so many better ways for him to apologize but chose to come on her vacation and do it which I felt only was because he wanted brownie points he never just done something nice for her without gaining something for himself
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5,493 reviews21 followers
April 14, 2023
Lines Get Blurred

Levi and Ally have always butted heads since they were younger. He is her brother's best friend, and she was his annoying little sister that was off-limits. Everything changes when Levi needs her to be his fake girlfriend. Lines get blurred and pregnancy makes it much harder to pretend. The story was well written and enjoyable to read.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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556 reviews7 followers
April 15, 2023
This story was charming, funny, spicy and very enjoyable! Ally agrees to pose as Levi's girlfriend in order to land a business deal. Ally agrees for a share in the company. When the lines are crossed and sparks ignite, Ally discovers not everything is fake about their situation. This was so delightful and frustrating at the same time, but I loved it!

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2,852 reviews3 followers
April 16, 2023
Ally and Levi’s story has them knowing each other since he is her bro, Josh, BF. So when he is trying to land a business deal the man involved knows he is a playboy. So he comes up with Ally, who buttheads with him at every turn. But with 30% of his business for her to say yes, she agrees and when spending time together goes steamy what more will he get with the deal.

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140 reviews2 followers
August 3, 2023
Levi, when are you going to grow up?

Ally and Levi crack me up. They're so busy running from their feelings for each other that they almost lose each other. I was beginning to think they'd never come clean about their fake relationship that turned real, but with a baby on the way, they had to, especially after Ally got fed up and went on vacation, leaving Levi forced to fish or cut bait. Luckily for them, they still managed to seal the deal and have their happily ever after!
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135 reviews2 followers
August 18, 2023
This was a slow read. I felt this could have been a fun story but it just didn’t hit the mark. The fake dating was pushed so far and kinda boring for the most part. Levi just didn’t work for me he was boring and egotistical. Their attraction was there but absolutely no relationship development between them, pretty much when they were together they had sex, then boom accidental pregnancy. Ally was just blah and boring. Plus who gets invited to their ex’s wedding for a 2 week celebration in the Caribbean?
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