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Not Mine to Love: An Older Brother's Best Friend Romance
Patrick CEO of McLaren Hotels. Helicopter pilot. Part-time adrenaline junkie who treats frostbite like a mild inconvenience. The kind of man who can silence a boardroom with one raised brow.Which is deeply unfortunate, because I, Georgie Fitzgerald, have been sent to his remote Scottish hotel to overhaul their IT systems. That means weeks of working in close proximity to him and his lethal combination of jawline, arrogance, and disdain.
And I know exactly what he thinks of me, because the man doesn’t bother hiding it.
I’m his best friend’s little sister—the pity hire who tanked her interview and only got the job because my big brother pulled strings. The tech gremlin occasionally allowed out of her cupboard to reset the router before being shoved back in again.
He climbs mountains for fun. I break into a sweat ordering coffee. He’s brooding intensity in a bespoke suit. I’m anxious energy and catastrophic overthinking in a cardigan.
It doesn’t matter how hard I work to prove myself at his company. He doesn’t notice. He doesn’t notice much about me at all.
Which is fine. It’s not that I want his attention. It’s just… I can’t help being shy. I can’t help that I’m still rebuilding myself after someone else tore me down.
But maybe I’m tired of being anxious, apologetic, router-resetting Georgie who lives in the background, worrying about what everyone thinks. About what he thinks.
Maybe it’s time to reclaim my narrative.
And maybe that includes claiming him.
And I know exactly what he thinks of me, because the man doesn’t bother hiding it.
I’m his best friend’s little sister—the pity hire who tanked her interview and only got the job because my big brother pulled strings. The tech gremlin occasionally allowed out of her cupboard to reset the router before being shoved back in again.
He climbs mountains for fun. I break into a sweat ordering coffee. He’s brooding intensity in a bespoke suit. I’m anxious energy and catastrophic overthinking in a cardigan.
It doesn’t matter how hard I work to prove myself at his company. He doesn’t notice. He doesn’t notice much about me at all.
Which is fine. It’s not that I want his attention. It’s just… I can’t help being shy. I can’t help that I’m still rebuilding myself after someone else tore me down.
But maybe I’m tired of being anxious, apologetic, router-resetting Georgie who lives in the background, worrying about what everyone thinks. About what he thinks.
Maybe it’s time to reclaim my narrative.
And maybe that includes claiming him.
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Published January 1, 2026
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October 20, 2025
Not Mine to Love by Rosa Lucas
Firstly, I’ll start by saying I came across Rosa’s books at the start of the year and I devoured every book she has written. Her writing style, humour, angst and spice is just incredible. Which brings me onto her new release…
‘Not Mine to Love’ is a brother’s best friend contemporary romance about a 25 year old junior developer (coder) named Georgie. Georgie is incredibly clever but suffers from very bad anxiety, which affects not only her professional life but also her personal life, there were times my heart broke for how Georgie felt.
Our MMC is Patrick who we’ve met in previous books he is Liam McLaren’s brother. He is of course gorgeous and has many…shall we say large attributes?
The book is set between London and Skye.
I have never been to Scotland but I am from the UK and know what a gorgeous country it is, so discovering all of the different wonders of Skye through the book was fantastic.
There are of course handsome men in kilts (delicious). There are fun traditions of Scotland placed through the book.
The relationship between Georgie and Patrick and how it develops is so sexy and primal. I loved every moment. The spicy scenes as always from Rosa are phenomenal.
This book made me feel ALL the feelings, I was happy, excited, I laughed, I was sad and I felt butterflies in my stomach on numerous occasions.
I absolutely adored this book.
This is my honest review without spoilers. All I can say is go and read, I promise you will not be disappointed.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Firstly, I’ll start by saying I came across Rosa’s books at the start of the year and I devoured every book she has written. Her writing style, humour, angst and spice is just incredible. Which brings me onto her new release…
‘Not Mine to Love’ is a brother’s best friend contemporary romance about a 25 year old junior developer (coder) named Georgie. Georgie is incredibly clever but suffers from very bad anxiety, which affects not only her professional life but also her personal life, there were times my heart broke for how Georgie felt.
Our MMC is Patrick who we’ve met in previous books he is Liam McLaren’s brother. He is of course gorgeous and has many…shall we say large attributes?
The book is set between London and Skye.
I have never been to Scotland but I am from the UK and know what a gorgeous country it is, so discovering all of the different wonders of Skye through the book was fantastic.
There are of course handsome men in kilts (delicious). There are fun traditions of Scotland placed through the book.
The relationship between Georgie and Patrick and how it develops is so sexy and primal. I loved every moment. The spicy scenes as always from Rosa are phenomenal.
This book made me feel ALL the feelings, I was happy, excited, I laughed, I was sad and I felt butterflies in my stomach on numerous occasions.
I absolutely adored this book.
This is my honest review without spoilers. All I can say is go and read, I promise you will not be disappointed.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
January 4, 2026
I was so ready for this book to deliver a man who'd see the FMC's obvious history of abuse in a relationship and support her through learning how to love another who'd treat her right. This ain't it. This rating has purely to do with the fact that I despised the MMC, saw very little of note in him that makes him even moderately interesting as a romantic lead. At 50% he was still an oblivious dickhead and then at 80% he behaved like an unmitigated ass (quoting '05 Pride and Prejudice there) and this is literally the first romance I've ever read where I didn't want an HEA. (The writing is fine, to be clear)
January 2, 2026
DNF.
I was tempted to stop reading this one from the very first page, and that is a first for me. 3 major issues :
1- Poop was mentioned in page 1 , I just met the character and I really do not need to now she hadn't pooped for days.(I do not think I ever need to know that ).
2- An on-page sex scene between the hero and another woman. I do not want that, and certainly not with the heroine witnessing it and I do not care that they were not together at the period . I stopped reading after this scene.
3- The anxiety issues and how everyone walks over her were getting on my nerves, and I’m sure there is much more of it later in the story. I am just Glad I didn't stick around to witness it.
I was tempted to stop reading this one from the very first page, and that is a first for me. 3 major issues :
1- Poop was mentioned in page 1 , I just met the character and I really do not need to now she hadn't pooped for days.(I do not think I ever need to know that ).
2- An on-page sex scene between the hero and another woman. I do not want that, and certainly not with the heroine witnessing it and I do not care that they were not together at the period . I stopped reading after this scene.
3- The anxiety issues and how everyone walks over her were getting on my nerves, and I’m sure there is much more of it later in the story. I am just Glad I didn't stick around to witness it.
January 2, 2026
Decent grovel but I’m confused how he fell in love with her when he didn’t know her at all. The hot and cold act got very old after a while. She finally got a back bone but he had no faith in her. Also I hate the man-whore act. She caught him with the OW so he slept with her days before the FMC. Gives me the ick.
October 14, 2025
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a reader in possession of a new Rosa Lucas ARC must immediately dive right in. The way I gasped when this glorious surprise dropped in my inbox yesterday. Thank you, wonderful Rosa, for sharing this ahead of release!
Rosa writes the best billionaire romance. She never ever misses. I’m not an easy one to make laugh but somehow I’m always giggling and grinning through everything she writes. This was no exception. I have highlights but I won’t share until release so as not to spoil things…but trust me, you’ll wet yourself laughing at the one liners and witty retorts.
Georgie, the FMC, is the definition of relatable. Anxious, endearing, catastrophically overthinking and planning 24/7. I adored her inner monologue and the way she slowly starts to reclaim her confidence. Watching her transform into a woman who knows her worth had me quietly cheering every step of the way.
Patrick McLaren? Bloody hell. A brooding, helicopter-flying, mountain-climbing dreamboat in a tailored suit. Grumpy, intense and the exact kind of emotionally constipated billionaire that Rosa writes so well. The tension between them is delicious 👌 the classic “I shouldn’t want you, but I do” energy that never fails to have me kicking my feet.
The Scottish hotel setting was pure escapism. I could practically feel the cold air and smell the fish 😆. Looks like Skye is now on my travel TBR (or TBV… to be visited).
The spice? 10/10. Rosa always delivers but this one had me all riled up. There’s something about the buttoned-up CEO finally unravelling for the anxious girl he underestimated that does it for me. That and the forbidden age gap narrative that is somewhat of a Rosa hallmark now!
I read this entire book in under 12 hours with a smile on my face, a few tears in my eyes, and an overwhelming urge to immediately reread.
Thank you, Rosa. Billionaire romance truly doesn’t get better than this. 💻💼🔥
Rosa writes the best billionaire romance. She never ever misses. I’m not an easy one to make laugh but somehow I’m always giggling and grinning through everything she writes. This was no exception. I have highlights but I won’t share until release so as not to spoil things…but trust me, you’ll wet yourself laughing at the one liners and witty retorts.
Georgie, the FMC, is the definition of relatable. Anxious, endearing, catastrophically overthinking and planning 24/7. I adored her inner monologue and the way she slowly starts to reclaim her confidence. Watching her transform into a woman who knows her worth had me quietly cheering every step of the way.
Patrick McLaren? Bloody hell. A brooding, helicopter-flying, mountain-climbing dreamboat in a tailored suit. Grumpy, intense and the exact kind of emotionally constipated billionaire that Rosa writes so well. The tension between them is delicious 👌 the classic “I shouldn’t want you, but I do” energy that never fails to have me kicking my feet.
The Scottish hotel setting was pure escapism. I could practically feel the cold air and smell the fish 😆. Looks like Skye is now on my travel TBR (or TBV… to be visited).
The spice? 10/10. Rosa always delivers but this one had me all riled up. There’s something about the buttoned-up CEO finally unravelling for the anxious girl he underestimated that does it for me. That and the forbidden age gap narrative that is somewhat of a Rosa hallmark now!
I read this entire book in under 12 hours with a smile on my face, a few tears in my eyes, and an overwhelming urge to immediately reread.
Thank you, Rosa. Billionaire romance truly doesn’t get better than this. 💻💼🔥
October 26, 2025
THE SCREAM I SCRUMPT when this ARC landed in my inbox!!!
Rosa Lucas is a go to author that I will automatically read no matter what and she’s smashed it again! Rosa is the only I author I find myself chuckling along to and I love that she brings her humour into this genre of books.
Patrick & Georgie IDST!
Love this book- started yesterday, fell asleep reading it last night, woke up and finished it before my morning brew. To say I INHALED it would be an understatement.
This book is everything you need in your life!
5/5 ⭐
3/5 🌶️
Rosa Lucas is a go to author that I will automatically read no matter what and she’s smashed it again! Rosa is the only I author I find myself chuckling along to and I love that she brings her humour into this genre of books.
Patrick & Georgie IDST!
Love this book- started yesterday, fell asleep reading it last night, woke up and finished it before my morning brew. To say I INHALED it would be an understatement.
This book is everything you need in your life!
5/5 ⭐
3/5 🌶️
October 18, 2025
Been lucky to been given an early Arc copy, and as ever Rosa has written yet another fabulous book.
Patrick and Georgie story had me clued to it within 24 hrs I had read it, Rosa know’s just how to draw you in to her books, this one we have a age gap, brothers best friend , work place romance and Billionaire MMC but the female character Georgie is shy and timid but a outstanding coder.
Without fail there are lol moments mixed with serious one but so well balanced, the steamy scenes are ❤️🔥
You need to read it without spoilers as it will ruin it for you definitely a book that will be on my shelf when it’s released
For me it a huge 5🌟
Patrick and Georgie story had me clued to it within 24 hrs I had read it, Rosa know’s just how to draw you in to her books, this one we have a age gap, brothers best friend , work place romance and Billionaire MMC but the female character Georgie is shy and timid but a outstanding coder.
Without fail there are lol moments mixed with serious one but so well balanced, the steamy scenes are ❤️🔥
You need to read it without spoilers as it will ruin it for you definitely a book that will be on my shelf when it’s released
For me it a huge 5🌟
October 26, 2025
Received an ARC copy and obviously read it in one day.
Georgie - anxious wreck, zero confidence, thrives on coding and needs to grow a spine
Patrick - runs his hotel empire with ruthless efficiency, flies helicopters, loves extreme holidays and wears a kilt well
Read if you like:
💘 Smart but awkward FMC
💘 Scotland - Isle of Skye
💘 Billionaire CEO
💘 Brothers best friend
💘 Age gap (10 years)
💘 Boss/employee
💘 Lists
Read the rest at https://www.instagram.com/p/DQQsU5Pj70c/
Georgie - anxious wreck, zero confidence, thrives on coding and needs to grow a spine
Patrick - runs his hotel empire with ruthless efficiency, flies helicopters, loves extreme holidays and wears a kilt well
Read if you like:
💘 Smart but awkward FMC
💘 Scotland - Isle of Skye
💘 Billionaire CEO
💘 Brothers best friend
💘 Age gap (10 years)
💘 Boss/employee
💘 Lists
Read the rest at https://www.instagram.com/p/DQQsU5Pj70c/
January 3, 2026
Whew, Patrick is 🥵. Who knew Liam’s younger brother would be such a contender? Unfortunately he was also quick to judge and not as self aware as we’d like. Ah well, he might be a bit of a donkey but he’s got such BDE, I’ll forgive him.
January 6, 2026
I absolutely love Rosa Lucas books (I’ve read ALL of them). This one wasn’t my fave but in terms of high spice books, she does an excellent job of balancing spice and plot. Keep writing top tier billionaire romance escapism please!
January 2, 2026
I love Rosa Lucas but this was a let down
Even though her MMCs usually do something real bad and do some well earned groveling, Patrick ignored Georgie for way too much of this book. He clearly infantilized her and did not respect her even when it was clear she was an extremely respectable woman. I just can’t root for someone like him to get the girl.
Even though her MMCs usually do something real bad and do some well earned groveling, Patrick ignored Georgie for way too much of this book. He clearly infantilized her and did not respect her even when it was clear she was an extremely respectable woman. I just can’t root for someone like him to get the girl.
January 4, 2026
There’s being a shy introvert who suffers from anxiety, and then there’s being a complete and total doormat…
January 7, 2026
A new-to-me author and I really enjoyed this story.
Georgie was a massive introvert and, yes, there were times I wanted her to grow a backbone instantly, but as the story progresses, she slowly comes into her own. I liked Patrick. He never pretended to be anything else other than a commitment-phobe playboy, until Georgie starts making him feel things that he wasn't prepared for. I loved how hard he fell for sweet, awkward Georgie, and how he made things up to her towards the end. A fab love story!
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Georgie was a massive introvert and, yes, there were times I wanted her to grow a backbone instantly, but as the story progresses, she slowly comes into her own. I liked Patrick. He never pretended to be anything else other than a commitment-phobe playboy, until Georgie starts making him feel things that he wasn't prepared for. I loved how hard he fell for sweet, awkward Georgie, and how he made things up to her towards the end. A fab love story!
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December 19, 2025
5 ⭐️
3 🌶️
🌟 ARC Read 🌟 Thank you to Love Notes PR!
Patrick is the brother of Liam (the MMC from book one), and together they’re self-made billionaires. Patrick built a massive hotel empire and is very much the emotionally guarded, work-first type.
Georgie is a shy, brilliant IT nerd who works for Patrick. Her brother Jake also happens to be Patrick’s best friend. And oh my god… poor Georgie. That first chapter was brutal. I was laughing and cringing at the same time because the secondhand embarrassment was real. On top of that, her direct supervisor Craig is an absolute trash human who takes credit for all of her work. Georgie has essentially built an entire tech system for McLearns Hotels, but because she lets people walk all over her, no one truly knows how integral she is.
When someone needs to go to Skye, Scotland to implement the new system, Georgie finally stands up for herself and insists that she be the one to go. This trip becomes more than just work, it’s her chance to experience life, gain confidence, and stop shrinking herself for everyone else.
I really loved this book. Georgie’s inner monologue had me cackling more times than I can count. Patrick, on the other hand, is emotionally immature, even with a ten-year age gap. That part honestly broke my heart at times because watching the FMC get hurt always hits me hard. I usually prefer my MMCs a little more obsessive and unwilling to let go 😅
That said, I still loved Patrick. He genuinely means well; he just has absolutely no idea how to communicate it. He messes up, but when he makes it right, he makes it right. I also adored Jake and desperately hope he gets his own book because I need more of him.
The ending was incredibly satisfying, and everything tied together so well. Overall, this was such a fun, heartfelt read with great growth, humor, and emotional payoff.
Spicy chapters 🔥
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🌟 ARC Read 🌟 Thank you to Love Notes PR!
Patrick is the brother of Liam (the MMC from book one), and together they’re self-made billionaires. Patrick built a massive hotel empire and is very much the emotionally guarded, work-first type.
Georgie is a shy, brilliant IT nerd who works for Patrick. Her brother Jake also happens to be Patrick’s best friend. And oh my god… poor Georgie. That first chapter was brutal. I was laughing and cringing at the same time because the secondhand embarrassment was real. On top of that, her direct supervisor Craig is an absolute trash human who takes credit for all of her work. Georgie has essentially built an entire tech system for McLearns Hotels, but because she lets people walk all over her, no one truly knows how integral she is.
When someone needs to go to Skye, Scotland to implement the new system, Georgie finally stands up for herself and insists that she be the one to go. This trip becomes more than just work, it’s her chance to experience life, gain confidence, and stop shrinking herself for everyone else.
I really loved this book. Georgie’s inner monologue had me cackling more times than I can count. Patrick, on the other hand, is emotionally immature, even with a ten-year age gap. That part honestly broke my heart at times because watching the FMC get hurt always hits me hard. I usually prefer my MMCs a little more obsessive and unwilling to let go 😅
That said, I still loved Patrick. He genuinely means well; he just has absolutely no idea how to communicate it. He messes up, but when he makes it right, he makes it right. I also adored Jake and desperately hope he gets his own book because I need more of him.
The ending was incredibly satisfying, and everything tied together so well. Overall, this was such a fun, heartfelt read with great growth, humor, and emotional payoff.
Spicy chapters 🔥
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34
Epilogue
October 30, 2025
ROSA HAS DONE IT AGAIN!
Look, I'll admit, my top, all time favourite MMC of Rosa's would be Fisherman Liam. He was a hard one to beat, nothing has come close since... but then, enter Patrick. His brother.
Oh yes. The apple does not fall far from the tree and I was chomping at the BIT for him.
It's no secret that I am a huge fan of Rosa's writing and especially her witty one liners. This book had me quite literally highlighting half of the first chapter.
Have you heard of "athletic sex"?! If so, you belong in camp--Patrick McLaren. For the rest of us, sit back with Georgie and learn a thing or two....
I do love reading about strong female leads HOWEVER... Sometimes I find them a little over the top or even unrealistic (perhaps even mean). Georgie was just REAL. She was frighteningly relatable. She's just in her own lane, doing her thing. She isn't the loudest in the room and doesn't ask for anything from anyone. She practices her public speaking in the mirror, she records herself talking to listen back and critique herself, she learns to fish, apologises to said fish and decides to throw it back. She is just a BREATH. OF. FRESH. AIR.
She was such a well developed character, in my opinion and the way she finished deserved a standing ovation.
When Georgie is tasked with the job of facilitating the take-over for the tech program SHE created in Scotland, she takes this opportunity by the ovaries. Starting with a "bucket" list. Ohhh what a list.
Enter Patrick McLaren. The company owner, billionaire and her brothers best friend who is an adventure junkie (and the total opposite of her).
And in Rosa's words, the man is not just **packing**--his "package" is basically a landmark, inclusive of a set of "alpha balls" and doesn't he just know it.
I loved these two with my whole heart. The story felt heart-warming, genuine and hilariously laugh out loud funny. I want to buy this in paperback, for literally everyone I love as Christmas gifts.
Because let me tell you, "cod-chat" does, in fact, count as foreplay and you'll have a damn good time participating in it.
Look, I'll admit, my top, all time favourite MMC of Rosa's would be Fisherman Liam. He was a hard one to beat, nothing has come close since... but then, enter Patrick. His brother.
Oh yes. The apple does not fall far from the tree and I was chomping at the BIT for him.
It's no secret that I am a huge fan of Rosa's writing and especially her witty one liners. This book had me quite literally highlighting half of the first chapter.
Have you heard of "athletic sex"?! If so, you belong in camp--Patrick McLaren. For the rest of us, sit back with Georgie and learn a thing or two....
I do love reading about strong female leads HOWEVER... Sometimes I find them a little over the top or even unrealistic (perhaps even mean). Georgie was just REAL. She was frighteningly relatable. She's just in her own lane, doing her thing. She isn't the loudest in the room and doesn't ask for anything from anyone. She practices her public speaking in the mirror, she records herself talking to listen back and critique herself, she learns to fish, apologises to said fish and decides to throw it back. She is just a BREATH. OF. FRESH. AIR.
She was such a well developed character, in my opinion and the way she finished deserved a standing ovation.
When Georgie is tasked with the job of facilitating the take-over for the tech program SHE created in Scotland, she takes this opportunity by the ovaries. Starting with a "bucket" list. Ohhh what a list.
Enter Patrick McLaren. The company owner, billionaire and her brothers best friend who is an adventure junkie (and the total opposite of her).
And in Rosa's words, the man is not just **packing**--his "package" is basically a landmark, inclusive of a set of "alpha balls" and doesn't he just know it.
I loved these two with my whole heart. The story felt heart-warming, genuine and hilariously laugh out loud funny. I want to buy this in paperback, for literally everyone I love as Christmas gifts.
Because let me tell you, "cod-chat" does, in fact, count as foreplay and you'll have a damn good time participating in it.
January 8, 2026
Gahhh this book!! I absolutely love Rosa Lucas. She just has a way with writing and I absolutely devour all her books.
In this story you meet Patrick McLaren (MMC) & Georgie Fitzgerald (FMC). Patrick is the CEO of McLaren hotels and Georgie is hired staff who works in the IT department. Unfortunately Georgie works with someone who doesn’t value her and takes all the credit for everything she does. Because of this Patrick thinks Georgie doesn’t know what she’s doing but values his bestfriend (Georgie’s brother) friendship more so he lets things go. In reality Georgie is very smart and great at her job so throughout this story we really see her find her voice and not let things slide with her other horrible boss. I loved that this story was a slow burn and we really got to see every single step of the way. Patrick grew on me. I didn’t love him in the beginning but then I really got to understand him and the pressure he deals with and just how sweet he actually was. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait for her next release!
4.5 stars !!
In this story you meet Patrick McLaren (MMC) & Georgie Fitzgerald (FMC). Patrick is the CEO of McLaren hotels and Georgie is hired staff who works in the IT department. Unfortunately Georgie works with someone who doesn’t value her and takes all the credit for everything she does. Because of this Patrick thinks Georgie doesn’t know what she’s doing but values his bestfriend (Georgie’s brother) friendship more so he lets things go. In reality Georgie is very smart and great at her job so throughout this story we really see her find her voice and not let things slide with her other horrible boss. I loved that this story was a slow burn and we really got to see every single step of the way. Patrick grew on me. I didn’t love him in the beginning but then I really got to understand him and the pressure he deals with and just how sweet he actually was. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait for her next release!
4.5 stars !!
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January 4, 2026Love it, would have loved more
if Georgie did forgive but let go of Patrick. What Patrick has done in Norway cannot possibly remedy the reality that he chose Georgie over Craig and in fact Jake. What he had done in the boardroom definitely remedied him as the CEO and as a decent man, that is why forgiveness is warranted. However, what he did as Patrick the man is not and, in my opinion, should not be forgotten. I know rom-com writers are under immense pressure to write HEA but I like my literature like life, when sometimes you love someone and you love them with all that you are but that is it. That does not mean a relationship is possible. Georgie already said “when love rots, the feeling of betrayal” will stay. I do not even need years later they still yearn for each other. Such is generally not life. Sometimes you love you lose you learn and you move on.
if Georgie did forgive but let go of Patrick. What Patrick has done in Norway cannot possibly remedy the reality that he chose Georgie over Craig and in fact Jake. What he had done in the boardroom definitely remedied him as the CEO and as a decent man, that is why forgiveness is warranted. However, what he did as Patrick the man is not and, in my opinion, should not be forgotten. I know rom-com writers are under immense pressure to write HEA but I like my literature like life, when sometimes you love someone and you love them with all that you are but that is it. That does not mean a relationship is possible. Georgie already said “when love rots, the feeling of betrayal” will stay. I do not even need years later they still yearn for each other. Such is generally not life. Sometimes you love you lose you learn and you move on.
November 26, 2025
Georgie is a character that many people can relate to. I really enjoyed her quasi awkward journey along with so many honest thoughts/statements while tried to make sense of things. Her fun thoughts and dialogue was soooooo real! Patrick and Georgie’s connections both past and present added another level of “complication” to the plot. I enjoyed all of the mishaps, bucket list items and of course the Herring Festival. Being honest and figuring our what is most important were great takeaways. Loved it!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 18, 2025
I was lucky enough to get this ARC and I’m so glad I did! First book I have read from this author and her writing style is so good! Georgie is such a likeable character for me. I saw a lot of myself in her. Patrick was so mean and annoyed me at first but he redeemed himself! I love how she grew a backbone and decided to go for things she wanted! Definitely recommend this book if you love a good older brothers best friend! Great on the the angst and spice as well! 4.5 stars!
January 5, 2026
Have mixed feelings about this book. While it was a page turner, there were some things that almost made this a DNF for me - SPOILERS!!!
-the first page…
- the over anxious FMC
- MC having on page relations with another woman and the FMC witnesses it
- A significant act getting exposed via intercom
I wish the author focused more on sweet and endearing interactions between the two
-the first page…
- the over anxious FMC
- MC having on page relations with another woman and the FMC witnesses it
- A significant act getting exposed via intercom
I wish the author focused more on sweet and endearing interactions between the two
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2025
Another great one by Rosa. I was lucky to get an advanced copy of this one. I think Rosa is one of my favourite authors. She always comes through. I wasn’t entirely sure about the MFC at first but she grew on me.
January 4, 2026
Another favourite. I just cannot get enough of Rosa's stories - huge fan.
I really love the characters (although frustrating at times!) and the storyline kept me hooked.
I really love the characters (although frustrating at times!) and the storyline kept me hooked.
January 4, 2026
Loved it
January 6, 2026
4.5 stars. A fun romance set in England and Scotland. Well written, fun, with lots of angst and spicy romance scenes. This author is a go-to for me.
October 29, 2025
I was recommended #1 of Billionaire Brits earlier this year and eagerly awaited the following instalments. If you enjoyed Loathe to Love Him & Dare to Love Me you won’t want to wait for Patrick and Georgie’s story. There’s plenty of angst, steamy scenes & Rosa’s trademark humour. The descriptions of the Isle of Skye make it a main character. All in all if this is your thing, it’s a great read and I would recommend. ARC received in exchange for an honest review
October 21, 2025
I had the pleasure of receiving an ARC copy of this book from Rosa (which was a first for me and I was thrilled!)
What can I say? I devoured the book. This book is hands down one of my favorites by Rosa, and I read it in a single day. It had everything, the swoon, the hurt, the tension.
The story follows Georgie and Patrick on their journey to each other.
Georgie is a shy IT nerd who has secretly had a crush on Patrick for a long time. He only knows her as the little sister of his best friend Jake.
However, when they are both in Skye on business, the inevitable takes its course...
I laughed a lot at Georgie's inner monologues, and Patrick was simply irresistible. The plot was exciting, and there was no shortage of spice. I'm thinking of the mirror scene (ikyk)…
If you are a fan of Rosa's books, love a good banter and delicious spice, then this book is a must read for you!
It get's five swoon-worthy stars from me.
What can I say? I devoured the book. This book is hands down one of my favorites by Rosa, and I read it in a single day. It had everything, the swoon, the hurt, the tension.
The story follows Georgie and Patrick on their journey to each other.
Georgie is a shy IT nerd who has secretly had a crush on Patrick for a long time. He only knows her as the little sister of his best friend Jake.
However, when they are both in Skye on business, the inevitable takes its course...
I laughed a lot at Georgie's inner monologues, and Patrick was simply irresistible. The plot was exciting, and there was no shortage of spice. I'm thinking of the mirror scene (ikyk)…
If you are a fan of Rosa's books, love a good banter and delicious spice, then this book is a must read for you!
It get's five swoon-worthy stars from me.
January 6, 2026
So, overall I liked this a lot – there was a lot in it that was right up my street. The sexual tension was high, their chemistry was good, their dynamic was a lot of fun to read. The first half had a good sense of humour, there were some bits that made me laugh out loud, and the second half delivered on the angst I was looking for.
However, I did struggle with the conclusion a little bit. Patrick, in my opinion, makes a huge mistake in his relationship with Georgie, and I didn’t feel his grovel was enough to make up for it. Spoiler ahead: I don’t necessarily hate that Patrick behaves in this way. Yes, it makes him less appealing as a romance hero, but whilst reading it I found it believable that he would have this attitude, and there was a lot about the situation he genuinely isn’t aware of until later, as Georgie keeps a lot of it from him.
I believed that Patrick had changed by the end of the book and genuinely regretted his mistakes, but I just wanted…more, I guess, from his grovel. I think it was probably a believability issue - I’m not sure I could have forgiven him, if I was in Georgie’s position, and though he did some big things to make up for it I’m still not sure I was convinced. I’m also not sure what else I wanted – the ending just felt a bit rushed and neat, I think.
I also don’t think it entirely made sense for Patrick to as there was a lot of reasons by this stage for him to not to do that, so that was another issue. I think this, combined with Georgie’s backstory, was what my issue was with the book in general. Both plotlines were quite heavy for the tone of the book and I’m not sure it was handled as well as it could have been.
That said, I found this a really entertaining and quick read; I ploughed through it and, as a fan of this author’s works, I thought it was a good example of what this author does very well. She knows how to write angst! However, I do think the author struggles sometimes to have her MMCs actually atone for the big mistakes they make; the conclusion of this one just felt a bit flimsy and it needed more work. Overall, though, I did really enjoy reading it, so it’s a bit of a mixed review for me!
Content Notes: Brother’s best friend / best friend’s sister, workplace, boss/employee, forced proximity, age gap, opposites attract, Scotland.
Warnings:
Other: .
However, I did struggle with the conclusion a little bit. Patrick, in my opinion, makes a huge mistake in his relationship with Georgie, and I didn’t feel his grovel was enough to make up for it. Spoiler ahead: I don’t necessarily hate that Patrick behaves in this way. Yes, it makes him less appealing as a romance hero, but whilst reading it I found it believable that he would have this attitude, and there was a lot about the situation he genuinely isn’t aware of until later, as Georgie keeps a lot of it from him.
I believed that Patrick had changed by the end of the book and genuinely regretted his mistakes, but I just wanted…more, I guess, from his grovel. I think it was probably a believability issue - I’m not sure I could have forgiven him, if I was in Georgie’s position, and though he did some big things to make up for it I’m still not sure I was convinced. I’m also not sure what else I wanted – the ending just felt a bit rushed and neat, I think.
I also don’t think it entirely made sense for Patrick to as there was a lot of reasons by this stage for him to not to do that, so that was another issue. I think this, combined with Georgie’s backstory, was what my issue was with the book in general. Both plotlines were quite heavy for the tone of the book and I’m not sure it was handled as well as it could have been.
That said, I found this a really entertaining and quick read; I ploughed through it and, as a fan of this author’s works, I thought it was a good example of what this author does very well. She knows how to write angst! However, I do think the author struggles sometimes to have her MMCs actually atone for the big mistakes they make; the conclusion of this one just felt a bit flimsy and it needed more work. Overall, though, I did really enjoy reading it, so it’s a bit of a mixed review for me!
Content Notes: Brother’s best friend / best friend’s sister, workplace, boss/employee, forced proximity, age gap, opposites attract, Scotland.
Warnings:
Other: .
January 4, 2026
4.25⭐️ 2.5🌶️ ARC Review: Not Mine to Love (book 3 in the Billionaire Brits series) by Rosa Lucas. This is my first book by Rosa Lucas, and I really enjoyed it. Rosa writes likable, relatable characters that go through authentic growth. I definitely will be reading the other 2 books in this series.
Patrick Mclaren is the billionaire CEO of a British hotel chain. Georgie Fitzgerald is a coder/programmer that developed an app called IRIS that helps improve efficiency at his hotels. He promised her older brother, Jake, that he’d look out for her. She accompanies him to the Isle of Skye in Scotland to launch IRIS at his newly-renovated hotel. Patrick is a gruff, arrogant alpha that runs from commitment, and he doesn’t share his feelings or let the world see that deep down he’s a good man. 🥺 Georgie is sensible, trusting, kind, good, pure, feels everything deeply, and says exactly what she’s thinking (she is embarrassed by how honest she is with him but he tells her never to apologize for being honest with him). She falls in love with him but doesn’t know if it’s just them being in their ‘bubble’ in Skye. It’s difficult for her not to fall for him when he does things like climbing a mountain to find her missing necklace, and feeding her so she doesn’t overthink herself into a spiral. She stands up for herself, and he doesn’t ‘see’ her until it’s too late, though. 🥺 He has to grovel and he gives off ‘if he wanted to he would’ vibes.
❤️ ‘Such a good girl’ 🤭
❤️ Mirror 🪞 scene 🥵
❤️ He talks her through it 😮💨
❤️ He likes to eat 👅
❤️ He makes her a smoothie for her hangover
❤️ Gray sweatpants 🫠
❤️ Steamy shower 🚿 scene
❤️ He doesn’t do relationships, she can’t do casual
❤️ He’s got a dirty mouth 👄
❤️ She compliments his 🍆 and says the ratio of length to girth is very mathematically satisfying 🤣🤣🤣
Favorite quotes:
‘Little Georgie Fitzgerald. In Skye. Under my watch. Feels like a terrible idea.’
"There's nothing sexier than you exactly as you are. Not pretending, not performing. Just you."
‘Whoever invented grey joggers deserves a Nobel Prize for services to women everywhere. There's no mystery in those things. None.’
‘Maybe bravery is choosing to be seen by someone who could so easily hurt you.’
‘We're not anything. Not official. Not exclusive. Not even logical. We're just...Skye. A bubble. And bubbles burst. I don't know if I'm strong enough to watch this one pop around me.’
‘I'm good at running companies. But the deeper stuff? Being someone's husband, the person they count on when life goes to 💩? That's not me.’
"I love you. I know I've got no right to say it. No right to you at all. And I want you to know that I see all of you. I'm just sorry it's too late."
‘Sometimes loving someone isn't enough.
Sometimes the damage is already done. And sometimes men only learn to say "I love you" after they've already destroyed everything.’
Read this if you like:
*Age gap (he’s 35, she’s 25)
*Brother’s best friend
*Forbidden romance
*Workplace romance
*CEO MMC
*Coder/Programmer FMC
*Praise
*Angst/tension
*He grovels
*HEA
Thank you to Love Notes PR for my gifted ARC!
Patrick Mclaren is the billionaire CEO of a British hotel chain. Georgie Fitzgerald is a coder/programmer that developed an app called IRIS that helps improve efficiency at his hotels. He promised her older brother, Jake, that he’d look out for her. She accompanies him to the Isle of Skye in Scotland to launch IRIS at his newly-renovated hotel. Patrick is a gruff, arrogant alpha that runs from commitment, and he doesn’t share his feelings or let the world see that deep down he’s a good man. 🥺 Georgie is sensible, trusting, kind, good, pure, feels everything deeply, and says exactly what she’s thinking (she is embarrassed by how honest she is with him but he tells her never to apologize for being honest with him). She falls in love with him but doesn’t know if it’s just them being in their ‘bubble’ in Skye. It’s difficult for her not to fall for him when he does things like climbing a mountain to find her missing necklace, and feeding her so she doesn’t overthink herself into a spiral. She stands up for herself, and he doesn’t ‘see’ her until it’s too late, though. 🥺 He has to grovel and he gives off ‘if he wanted to he would’ vibes.
❤️ ‘Such a good girl’ 🤭
❤️ Mirror 🪞 scene 🥵
❤️ He talks her through it 😮💨
❤️ He likes to eat 👅
❤️ He makes her a smoothie for her hangover
❤️ Gray sweatpants 🫠
❤️ Steamy shower 🚿 scene
❤️ He doesn’t do relationships, she can’t do casual
❤️ He’s got a dirty mouth 👄
❤️ She compliments his 🍆 and says the ratio of length to girth is very mathematically satisfying 🤣🤣🤣
Favorite quotes:
‘Little Georgie Fitzgerald. In Skye. Under my watch. Feels like a terrible idea.’
"There's nothing sexier than you exactly as you are. Not pretending, not performing. Just you."
‘Whoever invented grey joggers deserves a Nobel Prize for services to women everywhere. There's no mystery in those things. None.’
‘Maybe bravery is choosing to be seen by someone who could so easily hurt you.’
‘We're not anything. Not official. Not exclusive. Not even logical. We're just...Skye. A bubble. And bubbles burst. I don't know if I'm strong enough to watch this one pop around me.’
‘I'm good at running companies. But the deeper stuff? Being someone's husband, the person they count on when life goes to 💩? That's not me.’
"I love you. I know I've got no right to say it. No right to you at all. And I want you to know that I see all of you. I'm just sorry it's too late."
‘Sometimes loving someone isn't enough.
Sometimes the damage is already done. And sometimes men only learn to say "I love you" after they've already destroyed everything.’
Read this if you like:
*Age gap (he’s 35, she’s 25)
*Brother’s best friend
*Forbidden romance
*Workplace romance
*CEO MMC
*Coder/Programmer FMC
*Praise
*Angst/tension
*He grovels
*HEA
Thank you to Love Notes PR for my gifted ARC!
December 28, 2025
✨ARC Review: Not Mine to Love
Not Mine to Love
By: Rosa Lucas
Book 3 in the Billionaire Brits Series
5 ⭐️ 5🌶️
🩷workplace romance
🤍brother’s best friend
🩷billionaire romance
🤍he falls first and falls hard
🩷age gap
🤍smart but aware FMC
🩷billionaire CEO MMC
🤍opposites attract
🩷close proximity
This was my first read by author Rosa Lucas and it will not be my last! I was so in love with this book and the characters from page one, that I was hooked and I could not put it down. This will definitely not be the last book by Rosa Lucas that I read! Not Mine To Love follows the crazy story of Patrick McLaren and Georgie Fitzpatrick. Patrick, the CEO of McLaren Hotels, who moon lights as a helicopter pilot, part time adrenaline junkie who likes to climb the tallest mountains without so much as breaking a sweat for fun, a man who can walk into a boardroom and silence everyone with just his sheer presence falls in love with his best friend’s younger sister. Georgie, who is a very awkward and shy girl, works at Patrick’s hotel as the IT guru. She is extremely smart and loves what she does. She is the best coder in London and when’s he is sent to remote Scottish hotel to launch the new system IRIS that she has created. She is an over thinker who likes to avoid confrontation and will agree with anyone to avoid a fight. She is anxious, apologetic and worries about what everyone thinks, the complete opposite of Patrick who doesn’t apologize to anyone and who will not shy away from letting you know exactly what he is thinking.
I’m not going to lie in the beginning I wanted to strangle Georgie, the minute she received any little bit of push back from anyone she would retreat. She would not stick up for herself, she acted like a battered woman and reading the book you will come to find out why she is the way that she is. I did however love her as the story went on, she really started to come out of her shell and start living her life and not worrying so much about everyone. She started worrying less about work and more about focusing on herself.
This story had a few good twists and I was along for the ride. I loved every page of this book and I could not put it down. I absolutely loved Patrick and Georgie and I was rooting for them from page one. This book had it all, the swoon, the spice, the tension, the heartbreak and so much more. Not Mine to Love comes out on January 1, 2026 and it needs to be at the top of your TBR list, I promise you will not be disappointed. ✨Please check your trigger warnings✨ Thank you to author Rosa Lucas and Love Notes PR for the opportunity to read this eARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
#billionaireromance #Brothersbestfriend #workromance #RosaLucas #NotMineToLove
Not Mine to Love
By: Rosa Lucas
Book 3 in the Billionaire Brits Series
5 ⭐️ 5🌶️
🩷workplace romance
🤍brother’s best friend
🩷billionaire romance
🤍he falls first and falls hard
🩷age gap
🤍smart but aware FMC
🩷billionaire CEO MMC
🤍opposites attract
🩷close proximity
This was my first read by author Rosa Lucas and it will not be my last! I was so in love with this book and the characters from page one, that I was hooked and I could not put it down. This will definitely not be the last book by Rosa Lucas that I read! Not Mine To Love follows the crazy story of Patrick McLaren and Georgie Fitzpatrick. Patrick, the CEO of McLaren Hotels, who moon lights as a helicopter pilot, part time adrenaline junkie who likes to climb the tallest mountains without so much as breaking a sweat for fun, a man who can walk into a boardroom and silence everyone with just his sheer presence falls in love with his best friend’s younger sister. Georgie, who is a very awkward and shy girl, works at Patrick’s hotel as the IT guru. She is extremely smart and loves what she does. She is the best coder in London and when’s he is sent to remote Scottish hotel to launch the new system IRIS that she has created. She is an over thinker who likes to avoid confrontation and will agree with anyone to avoid a fight. She is anxious, apologetic and worries about what everyone thinks, the complete opposite of Patrick who doesn’t apologize to anyone and who will not shy away from letting you know exactly what he is thinking.
I’m not going to lie in the beginning I wanted to strangle Georgie, the minute she received any little bit of push back from anyone she would retreat. She would not stick up for herself, she acted like a battered woman and reading the book you will come to find out why she is the way that she is. I did however love her as the story went on, she really started to come out of her shell and start living her life and not worrying so much about everyone. She started worrying less about work and more about focusing on herself.
This story had a few good twists and I was along for the ride. I loved every page of this book and I could not put it down. I absolutely loved Patrick and Georgie and I was rooting for them from page one. This book had it all, the swoon, the spice, the tension, the heartbreak and so much more. Not Mine to Love comes out on January 1, 2026 and it needs to be at the top of your TBR list, I promise you will not be disappointed. ✨Please check your trigger warnings✨ Thank you to author Rosa Lucas and Love Notes PR for the opportunity to read this eARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
#billionaireromance #Brothersbestfriend #workromance #RosaLucas #NotMineToLove
November 18, 2025
💻 To love her, he first has to see the girl who’s spent her whole life trying not to take up space.
📖 Not Mine to Love by Rosa Lucas
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Contemporary Billionaire Romance
Tropes:
💼 IT girl x CEO boss
💰 Billionaire
🏢 Workplace romance
👨👦 Brother’s best friend
🖥️ Shy, anxious IT FMC
🌩️ Broody MMC
✨ Opposites attract
🏴 Close proximity
Georgie is an anxious, apologetic IT girl working for her brother’s best friend’s company—McLaren Hotels. Presenting in front of twenty people feels like a near-death experience for her, and every day is a battle between her nerves and her job. When she’s sent to Scotland to integrate a new system at one of Patrick McLaren’s hotels, she finds herself in unavoidable close quarters with the confident, adventurous CEO. After a recent loss in her family, her brother even asks Patrick to keep an eye on her… which only complicates every feeling she’s been trying to bury.
This book beautifully highlights the quiet bravery in everyday life. Georgie starts off as a complete bundle of nerves—a bumbling, hilarious, painfully self-deprecating mess. Her internal monologue had me cackling out loud, because she’s just so unintentionally funny. And yet it hurts at times to see how easily she’s dismissed, how quickly she apologizes for existing. But watching her slowly find her footing, gain confidence, and take up space? Marvelous. I felt myself falling for her the same way Patrick did.
Patrick, meanwhile, is the perfect storm of broody CEO and emotionally constipated adventurer. He makes mistakes—big ones—and his insistence on seeing her as his best friend’s little sister or just an employee absolutely gutted me. But beneath the stubbornness, he’s thoughtful, protective, and deeply affected by her. I do wish we had more of his internal world—his connection to the hotel he loved as a child, his drive to honor his grandparents—but what we do get fits who he is: a man of few words but deep feeling.
And the climax? I genuinely cried. Rosa Lucas crafted that emotional blow with surgical precision, and it absolutely wrecked me. It was heartbreaking in the most perfect way for these characters, and I loved every second of it.
This book was amazing—funny, tender, emotional, and quietly empowering. And yes, I’m absolutely diving into Rosa Lucas’s backlist next.
I received this book as an ARC and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens and Rosa Lucas for the ARC.
📖 Not Mine to Love by Rosa Lucas
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Contemporary Billionaire Romance
Tropes:
💼 IT girl x CEO boss
💰 Billionaire
🏢 Workplace romance
👨👦 Brother’s best friend
🖥️ Shy, anxious IT FMC
🌩️ Broody MMC
✨ Opposites attract
🏴 Close proximity
Georgie is an anxious, apologetic IT girl working for her brother’s best friend’s company—McLaren Hotels. Presenting in front of twenty people feels like a near-death experience for her, and every day is a battle between her nerves and her job. When she’s sent to Scotland to integrate a new system at one of Patrick McLaren’s hotels, she finds herself in unavoidable close quarters with the confident, adventurous CEO. After a recent loss in her family, her brother even asks Patrick to keep an eye on her… which only complicates every feeling she’s been trying to bury.
This book beautifully highlights the quiet bravery in everyday life. Georgie starts off as a complete bundle of nerves—a bumbling, hilarious, painfully self-deprecating mess. Her internal monologue had me cackling out loud, because she’s just so unintentionally funny. And yet it hurts at times to see how easily she’s dismissed, how quickly she apologizes for existing. But watching her slowly find her footing, gain confidence, and take up space? Marvelous. I felt myself falling for her the same way Patrick did.
Patrick, meanwhile, is the perfect storm of broody CEO and emotionally constipated adventurer. He makes mistakes—big ones—and his insistence on seeing her as his best friend’s little sister or just an employee absolutely gutted me. But beneath the stubbornness, he’s thoughtful, protective, and deeply affected by her. I do wish we had more of his internal world—his connection to the hotel he loved as a child, his drive to honor his grandparents—but what we do get fits who he is: a man of few words but deep feeling.
And the climax? I genuinely cried. Rosa Lucas crafted that emotional blow with surgical precision, and it absolutely wrecked me. It was heartbreaking in the most perfect way for these characters, and I loved every second of it.
This book was amazing—funny, tender, emotional, and quietly empowering. And yes, I’m absolutely diving into Rosa Lucas’s backlist next.
I received this book as an ARC and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens and Rosa Lucas for the ARC.
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