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Bad Idea, Right?
I should have stayed away.
She’s my little sister’s best friend. Too sweet, too good, too damn off-limits.
But when I see Lillian standing on that beach, the moonlight tangled in her curls, I know—
She was never meant for anyone else.
One kiss, and I’m ruined.
One taste, and I’m addicted.
She thinks this is a mistake.
That we’re walking a dangerous line.
She’s right.
But I don’t care.
Because I don’t do second chances.
I don’t do relationships.
I don’t do love.
Until her.
Now, I’ll take my time.
I’ll play dirty.
I’ll make her mine.
And when the truth comes out—when the whole damn world knows she belongs to me—
She won’t be running.
She’ll be begging to stay.
Read on A very twisty best friend's brother romance that will have your spine tingling with all the boundaries being broken. You'll gasp and forget your breath in the way that only Miss Tyla can do! HEA guaranteed
She’s my little sister’s best friend. Too sweet, too good, too damn off-limits.
But when I see Lillian standing on that beach, the moonlight tangled in her curls, I know—
She was never meant for anyone else.
One kiss, and I’m ruined.
One taste, and I’m addicted.
She thinks this is a mistake.
That we’re walking a dangerous line.
She’s right.
But I don’t care.
Because I don’t do second chances.
I don’t do relationships.
I don’t do love.
Until her.
Now, I’ll take my time.
I’ll play dirty.
I’ll make her mine.
And when the truth comes out—when the whole damn world knows she belongs to me—
She won’t be running.
She’ll be begging to stay.
Read on A very twisty best friend's brother romance that will have your spine tingling with all the boundaries being broken. You'll gasp and forget your breath in the way that only Miss Tyla can do! HEA guaranteed
129 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2025
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April 14, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5/5)
Reviewed by TheBourbonSippingBibliophile
Bad Idea, Right? brings the heat with a forbidden best friend’s brother romance that’s as emotionally layered as it is steamy. Janae Jones and Tyla Walker deliver a story about crossing lines, unspoken history, and the type of love that’s been simmering under the surface for years.
Lillian is housesitting when Carter, her best friend’s older brother, comes back into her orbit—and it only takes one moonlit kiss to unravel everything they’ve been trying to suppress. Their chemistry is undeniable, their tension palpable, and watching them try (and fail) to resist each other is half the fun.
💖 What worked for me:
Carter and Lillian’s history felt authentic, with sparks flying the minute they reunited.
The banter was sharp and helped build their emotional connection alongside the steam.
I appreciated that Lillian took her friendship seriously—it added complexity to her choices.
The HEA was satisfying and wrapped the story up nicely.
🐢 What kept it from being a full 4 stars:
The pacing in the beginning was slower than I expected for a 129-page novella—things didn’t really click into gear until the halfway mark.
A few plot beats felt familiar if you’ve read a lot of “forbidden love” romances. Predictable, but still enjoyable.
🔥 Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This one’s got dirty talk, possessive energy, and emotionally-charged heat. If Carter tells you you’re his, just go with it.
This was a good read—emotional, sexy, and engaging. While it didn’t quite hit standout status for me, I’d absolutely recommend it to fans of slow-burn, best friend’s brother romances. It’s giving all the tropey goodness with a side of emotional payoff.
📖 129 pages
💬 Tropes: Best Friend’s Brother | Second Chance | Interracial Romance | Forbidden Love.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Reviewed by TheBourbonSippingBibliophile
Bad Idea, Right? brings the heat with a forbidden best friend’s brother romance that’s as emotionally layered as it is steamy. Janae Jones and Tyla Walker deliver a story about crossing lines, unspoken history, and the type of love that’s been simmering under the surface for years.
Lillian is housesitting when Carter, her best friend’s older brother, comes back into her orbit—and it only takes one moonlit kiss to unravel everything they’ve been trying to suppress. Their chemistry is undeniable, their tension palpable, and watching them try (and fail) to resist each other is half the fun.
💖 What worked for me:
Carter and Lillian’s history felt authentic, with sparks flying the minute they reunited.
The banter was sharp and helped build their emotional connection alongside the steam.
I appreciated that Lillian took her friendship seriously—it added complexity to her choices.
The HEA was satisfying and wrapped the story up nicely.
🐢 What kept it from being a full 4 stars:
The pacing in the beginning was slower than I expected for a 129-page novella—things didn’t really click into gear until the halfway mark.
A few plot beats felt familiar if you’ve read a lot of “forbidden love” romances. Predictable, but still enjoyable.
🔥 Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This one’s got dirty talk, possessive energy, and emotionally-charged heat. If Carter tells you you’re his, just go with it.
This was a good read—emotional, sexy, and engaging. While it didn’t quite hit standout status for me, I’d absolutely recommend it to fans of slow-burn, best friend’s brother romances. It’s giving all the tropey goodness with a side of emotional payoff.
📖 129 pages
💬 Tropes: Best Friend’s Brother | Second Chance | Interracial Romance | Forbidden Love.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 2, 2025
Lilian is housesitting for her best friend when she meets Carter again. He is her best friend’s brother but after spending time with him all it takes is one kiss on a moonlight beach to change things between them. She says it is a mistake, but Carter is in it for the win. Will he get Lilian to let her guard down and will it lead them to happiness. I liked that Lillian took her best friend's interest into consideration when it came to her brother and how it could jeopardize her friendship.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2025
This is the story of Carter and Lilian. They meet when she is house sitting for her best friend and sees Carter who is the brother of her best friend. As they meet more and more and slowly some feelings come up and they share a kiss. . Even though she enjoyed it, she still keeps the boat off and says it was a mistake. But she has not counted on Carter's determination who wants to do everything he can to make it clear to her that he loved her and that they belong together.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 13, 2025
This was my first book by Janae Jones and Tyla Walker, and I really enjoyed it. I love a good second chance story. It's obviously Lillian and Carter have chemistry and feelings from the past. Now that they're older, they get a act on them. The plot flowed smoothly and made the story believable and relatable, especially their banter as it established connection based on their friendship. Good read.
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