Claimed by my Brother's Best Friend

by Khloe Summers

He’s older, obsessed, and done pretending she isn’t his.

Selling her innocence was supposed to be Ivy’s escape plan.
One night, one winning bid, and she’d finally be free.

Then Ryker walks in.

Her brother’s best friend. Older. Dominant. Inked.

He's done pretending he doesn’t want her.
Done fighting the obsession that’s been eating him alive.
Done letting anyone else get near what he’s decided is his.

He’s furious. He’s possessive. And he’s ready to show Ivy exactly what happens when a man finally stops holding back.

Author’s Note: This story features a possessive, obsessive, touch‑her‑and‑die older hero, a soft virgin heroine, an age gap, and a brother’s‑best‑friend dynamic that gets messy fast. Ultra-high heat, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 22, 2026

About the author

Best-Selling Author Khloe Summers writes short, steamy romance about small town love and mountain men.

Married to her own heart of gold alpha for over twenty years, Khloe is a firm believer in the magic of Happily Ever After.

Reviews

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

intriguing

Ryker and Ivy story is one of my favorites. I’m curious to see how the rest of the series will go.

[Lisa H · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are in for a new set of brothers, The Wilders!!! As always Khole never disappoints. Its like you are in for the long awaited treat and can't wait to read your way to the end.

Ivy is the perfect model of someone who does whats her on mind, and fully admits she likes to push people's buttons. She doesn't quite know where she's gonna land in life, but she's ready to make it happen....however...unconventional. It just so happens her brothers bestie is there always with an eye on her, and always calling her trouble.

Ryker is def the big tattoed smirking mountain man that people see the moment they walk into the bar. The problem......he only has eyes for Ivy, even though he knows he shouldn't want her. I'm just saying.....when he finds out about the "auction" she has signed up....he snaps. He snaps Hard, and fast. It made for a fantastic reading.

They do so well with the sarcasm and wit, but much more so with dominant and discipline. Its hot, funny, and gives you a few...dang i just read that!!!

its got a great HEA, even if it takes a big to get there. you have a man who admits to falling in love first, and no shame in his devotion to her. Swwooooonnn away peeps!

[Ashkenia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ugh 😑

H: Ryker- 42 or 47yrs old
h: Ivy- 22yrs old
Unsure exactly what's the age difference since on pg. 10 She says he is 20yrs older than him and then on pg 42 he says he is 25yrs older than him.
ANYWAYS we have Ryker who is Ivy's brother's best friend (Benny) . How long have they been best friend ?? (Unknown). Ivy decides to sell her virginity by going to this website and they have a betting frenzy. Apparently, she would be getting $50k for one day (I guess) I'm not sure. She doesn't want to work for it; she wants the money now and with that money she will be buying a piece of land where she can get chickens. Ugh (🙄)
okay whatever. Ryker finds out her plans and decides to kidnap her and take her to his house, he has been fighting their attraction for a very long time, she also has felt the same way. I can somewhat understand Ivy acting a fool BUT Ryker he is a grown a** man, yet he acts like an 18yr old who got laid for the 1st time!!! Last chapter (12) Benny finds out about them and just that easily the author gloss over that and BAMN 2yrs later passed where they got married and have a 1yr old girl and Ivy is really pregnant. Story was okay (I guess)

[RxReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Claimed by My Brother’s Best Friend was everything I wanted in a short, steamy forbidden romance. It was fast-paced, addictive, and packed with that delicious brother’s-best-friend tension from the start. Ryker has that intense, possessive, older-man energy that completely fits this kind of story, and Ivy brought the perfect softer contrast. 😍✨

What really worked for me was how fully this novella embraced the obsessive, protective vibe without dragging things out. The chemistry was instant and explosive, and the age-gap dynamic made everything feel even more forbidden and exciting. If you love an alpha hero who is completely gone for the heroine and absolutely done hiding it, this delivers in the best way. 🔥🖤

Overall, this was a fun, super spicy, bingeable read with all the tropes it promises. If you enjoy possessive heroes, forbidden romance, and lots of heat in a quick novella, this is definitely a five-star read for me 💕📚.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Angi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a way to start this new series! The Wilder brothers who built the distillery in town are about to find their women. This book is about Ryker and Ivy. Ryker is obsessed with Ivy but she is his best friends sister. Then Ryker finds out she has signed up to sell herself at the Virgin auction and he snaps. All the feelings they share explode but her brother shows up and suspects what is going on, the guy who bought her in the auction shows up and the locals start protesting the distillery. This book is full of steamy swoony scenes and so much more. This was an excellent way to kick off the new series. I can’t wait for book 2.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenny Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we meet Ivy & Ryker. Ivy is just out for a night on the town but she knows she isn't just able to cut loose. There is always someone who seems to be there more often than not it is her brothers best friend Ryker. Ryker knows he needs to keep his hands to himself. The one line you don't cross is your best friend's sister. There is something about her though that keeps drawing him back. Can they find a HEA or will others make sure that will never happen?

Another amazing story by this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy has a plan to get what she wants, a farm with chickens, she decides to sell her virginity to get it. Ryker tells her that he that her brother wants to keep an eye on her, except her brother did not ask. Ryker is obsessed with his best friend's younger sister. He tries to resist but when he finds out about the auction her knows he has to stop it.

This a steamy read with an over the top alpha who is obsessed with his younger girl.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Gail Chandler · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars for the horny sex between two consenting adults. I had a smaller age gap in my mind, to allow me to read/finish without be weirded out.

Her - young with a virginity to auction off so she can get a financial start in life. Land. Chickens

Him - has a business, land and happy to accommodate Ivy.

“I like the way you make me feel wanted.”
“Oh, I fucking want you.”

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Claimed by my Brother's Best Friend: An Obsessive, Forbidden, Age Gap Romance
Khloe Summers
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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryker has been obsessed with Ivy for years, but she's his best friend's sister, so he's kept his distance. When he hears that she signed up to auction off her virginity, he's determined to stop her. He's done messing around, she belongs to him. This is a steamy, brother's best friend, age gap romance with well developed characters who get their happily ever after. Claimed by My Brother's Best Friend is book one and a very steamy start to the Wilder Brothers series. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy has big dreams of owning her own land and getting chickens, she cant wait and work in an office job for 10 years to get it, so she signs up for a virgin auction to get the money, only her brothers best friend Ryker finds out. Ryker loves Ivy, but shes younger and his best friends sister, hes been protective of her for years, and learning shes about to give up her vcard, he cant let her go through with it. Well written engaging steamy desires age gap mountain man romance

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us an older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Ivy, Ryker and her brother/his best friend, Benny. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with secret desires, realizations and steam.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryker to the rescue. I thought it was the sweetest thing in the world for Ryker to step up and keep Ivy from losing her V-card by not allowing her to auction it off just to get the money to make her deans come true. He’s loved her for a long time, but remained respectful since she was his best friends little sister. I loved that he stepped up finally. This was sweet and a great novella.

[Jennifer D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy and Ryker are so hot together I feel like a should have brought a fire extinguisher!!!! AND adorably sweet!!!!….. but CRAZY Hot!!!!!!!!

WOW…..

I LOVED this one😍😍😍😍😍

If the other Wilder brothers are this hot I’ll be sure to prepare better next time😬😉😳😂🥰😍🔥🔥🔥.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Melissa Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy and Ryker's story

This was a short spicy great story!!!! I think it's great Ryker and Ivy finally were able to admit to the feelings they have had for each other for years . I also love that they both found the home they have been looking for in each other. Love the happy ending!!!! Can't wait for the next book!!!!

[Jenia Tortora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sooo Hot

Ryker is protective of Ivy because he desperately wants her and she’s his best friend’s little sister. When he learns about the virgin auction all of his control vanishes and he finally claims her. Ivy has harbored a crush on Ryker for a long time so when he claims her it’s everything she wants and needs. 😍

[Kim Roseborough · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing. I didn't want to put it down. I loved Ivy and Ryker. They were both fantastic characters. I absolutely recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Linnette Parris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Control

Age gap and taking control. They’re both all in and the story is very steamy. Beautiful location, interesting people and a very happy ending.

[Francheska · Rating 4 out of 5]

brothers best friend spice

They dance around each other for a while until everything snaps 🫰. It’s a sweet insta obsession story with an HEA