The Best Laid Plans

by Becca Vale

Every boy grows up dreaming of starring in a white wedding, of saving himself for marriage and finding that one perfect man to sweep him off his feet and carry him straight into his happily ever after, right?

No?

Just me?

Well, I can’t help it! I’ve grown up surrounded by tulle, lace, and happy couples vowing to love, honor, and cherish each other forever.

And the perfect man?

I grew up with him, too.

James is eight years older than me and everything I could ever want in my future husband—handsome, devoted, the best person I know…

He’s also my big brother.

But a boy can still dream, right?

Genres: M M Romance

ebook

Published November 14, 2025

Reviews

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

James + Robin 🖤
First everything | Lingerie | Gay for you



"The piece I was never missing, because he's always been here. The piece that just fits."

"He's so beautiful it almost hurts to look at him, and it's the kind of pain I want every single day for the rest of my life."

"Tell me I'm the one, Robin. No one has had you before. No on else has touched you. You've never let any other man see you like this, have you, baby?"

"The kind of love that promises a lifetime of devotion and his entire heart. The kind that burns with passion and lasts forever. The kind that happily ever afters are made from."




⚠️potential spoilers below in detailed tropes, content and warning lists






Tropes/content:
Brothers (20 and 28)
Virgin MC
First kiss
House husband
Little brother made older brothers house a home - physically and emotionally
Cooks for big bro and brings him lunch at work
Family wedding planning business
White bridal lingerie with veil
Gay for you
First everything for Robin
Rimming
Nuzzles and kisses his balls
Robin is hairless
They said vows to each other after their first kiss before making love for the first time
Carries him over the threshold
Called it their wedding night
Strict roles



Warnings:
Incest

[Becca Vale]

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[Kim B · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I saw the suggestion for this story and the summary, I was super excited! It was pretty cute but didn't have the same kind of oomph that Becca's stories almost always do. Older "straight" brother (by about 8 years if I'm remembering correctly) is working in the family wedding planning biz and little bro (gay and a virgin with 0 experience) who is in college goes to stay with him and learn the business.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finished this late last night. It was a *very* quick read that flew light speed into smut-ish territory. It is dripping with wedding imagery, if that’s your thing.

[Kat_MM_Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was alright, felt like there was something missing though

[Sara Husser · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was different for a Becca smut book. A lot of weeding imagery and not too much filth. It was sweet between two brothers.