Sinful Nights

by Ashley Rayne

Cole

Oak and I have been best friends since we were five years old, and roommates since we moved out on our own. I live for our movie-night cuddles and seeing his face in the crowd at Peaches while I’m dancing onstage. None of his girlfriends has ever really understood our relationship, and while he’s always chosen me, I know that one day he’ll find the woman who accepts our dynamic, and I’ll lose what we have.

I’ve never really felt the desire to be with someone, and hooking up feels like a chore. Oakley and I both identify as straight, and we don’t really understand why everyone thinks we’re something more than we are.

So why, when it’s suggested to try kissing my best friend, do I feel butterflies?



Oakley

When yet another relationship bites the dust, I decide to stop worrying about girlfriends and focus on my best friend. Watching Cole onstage from where I sit in my booth every night is the highlight of my week, but then again, everything with him is the best.

Eventually, I’m sure I’ll find someone who gets what Cole and I mean to each other, but until then, it’s game nights and nighttime cuddles with him when I can’t sleep.

I’ve never looked at Cole romantically… until the night he tells me he thinks we should try kissing. How didn’t I know how incredible my best friend tastes?


Sinful Nightsis book three in the Peaches series about a group of friends who work at an all-male strip club. You can expect a double bi-awakening, two clueless best friends who have basically been dating their entire lives—and didn’t know it—cameos by all the entire Peaches family, plenty of spice, and minimal angst.

Genres: Friends To Lovers

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 13, 2026

Reviews

[Kyra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ughhhh this was so good! I love every book in this series but Cole & Oakleys story might officially be my favorite! I love a best friends to lovers story, make them oblivious to what’s right in front of them and I’m done for. Their story was so sweet, I loved seeing them navigate from friends, to testing the waters, to falling in love. It had clearly been there all along but they just needed a push to see what was right in front of them. Such a good story, I can’t wait to see what comes next!

[Amanda Winter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ashley Rayne continues to make this series such a fun comfort read and Sinful Nights might honestly be my favourite so far.

This was such a sweet, fluffy, low-angst romance. I kept expecting some big drama to hit, but instead it was just two childhood best friends finally realising that maybe everyone was right all along and they are completely in love with each other.

Oak and Cole were adorable together. I loved watching them move from best friends, to testing the waters, to fully falling in love. Their relationship felt so natural because the foundation was already there—they’ve always been each other’s person, they just needed that final push to see it.

I also really appreciated how supportive and caring they were with each other throughout the whole story. The club scene with Oak and the drunk guys was honestly one of my favourite moments because it was such a green flag response instead of unnecessary possessiveness or drama.

The found family aspect continues to be one of the best parts of this series too. The Peaches group chats were hilarious and all the side characters make the world feel so warm and fun. I especially loved getting more of Bash because his story already sounds amazing.

Cute, comforting, spicy, and full of heart. If you love best friends to lovers, roommates, double queer awakening, found family, and soft but devoted relationships, this one is absolutely worth reading.

[LitLover Nook87 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have just loved this series so far. All the guys have been so so fun....their little found family is perfect, i just love the dynamic of everyone. Peaches group chats for the win!!!! Love how you threw those in throughout they are so fun!

Oak and Cole. My goodness i just loved them so much! The best friends/childhood friends to lovers is such a loved trope by me. You wrote their story so beautifully. I loved the friendship background so we truly know just how much these 2 have always been eachothers person. Love the demi rep!!! Silly boys, not realizing for so long that they are truly soul mates. They are just so darn adorable and the love for eachother was so well written, and oh my...Naughty 🥵🔥

A story of realizing your person has always been right there! Two pieces of a puzzle connecting!
I really don't want to throw out spoilers of their journey together outside of the little tidbits I added to my picture. Such beautiful, sweet moments. 🌻⛺️

I can't wait for the rest of this series to be released! You're amazing Ashley! Thank you for this beautiful story that kept me smiling the whole time! Don't miss out on this series y'all!

[kn_cozy_bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ashley is another one of my favorite low angst authors who’s books are just lovely to read and I love how spicy they always are, lol.

This one was just fun to read. Two best friends absolutely in love basically their whole lives who finally decide to kiss one day…and the rest is history!

It was really that simple, but I loved reading about their friendship first and how touchy feely they were as “just best friends”. Their devotion to each other was so evident. Soul mates indeed.

I loved how Oak supported Cole at peaches, cheering him on, always a confidence lifter.

The Demi rep with Cole was great. The explanation of his feelings was in depth, how he never has really been into sex…until THE KISS! Whoop!

Cole and Oak’s journey after the kiss is spice heavy and I freaking loved it. I really liked how Cole’s lack of a sexual journey played into it, with Oak wanting to show Cole how good it can be. And both their nervousness over trying things that were new to both of them had me giddy.

One of my favs from this series me thinks!

[Naz.reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars 3.5/5 spice

This was a really cute, fluffy, no angst romance. I thought there was going to be a little drama but it was totally drama free.

This was just two childhood best friends deciding to finally kiss after everyone thinking that they’re together and discovering how much they like it and then realising how deeply in love with each other they are. They did very sweet gestures and surprises for one another and always supported each other.

I normally love a confrontational, possessive MMC but that scene at the club with Oak and the table of drunk guys was one of my favourites. It was a complete green flag and how someone who puts you first should react.

I liked that we go to know some of the other guys from Peaches more like Bash. He’s story definitely sounds interesting and I’m glad his book is next now.

- Best friends to lovers
- Roommates
- Double queer awakening
- Found family
- Stripper MMC
- Demi rep

[Aly York · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this ARC for my honest opinion. Sinful Nights by Ashley Rayne was a fun, fabulous and addicting read. Cole and Oakley story was one I was waiting for. Being best friends forever and getting jealous of each others partners over the years because they wanted to spend time with each other. They were completely oblivious to the fact that they were each others romantic partner. The forehead kisses, to supporting each other, to sleeping in the same bed, and so much more. Their friends and family say it before them. Bash and Cole talked about what if Cole kissed Oakley. That is what started the realization for both Cole and Oakley. This was such a sweet story and I was addicted to it. I could not have put it down. I binged read the entire book in a few hours. I love the sweetness they have for each other and the family they built for themselves. I am excited for the next in the series which is Bash. I highly recommend reading the series and reading all of Ashley's stories.

[Deb Kel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great series but this has to be my favourite so far. Cole and Oakley were absolutely adorable together, and I’m always weak for a best friends-to-lovers story where everyone can see the feelings except the two people involved.

Their connection felt so natural because they already acted like a couple long before either of them realised it. The cuddling, the loyalty, the quiet jealousy, the way they constantly chose each other… it made the shift into something romantic feel really believable and honestly quite emotional at times.

I also loved how low angst the story was. It focused more on them figuring themselves out and slowly realising what they’d always meant to each other rather than unnecessary drama. Watching them go from “maybe we should try kissing” to fully falling for each other had me smiling the entire time.

Sweet, spicy, comforting, and full of heart, this was such an easy book to get lost in.
I received a free arc and this is my honest review

[Bookstagramtea (MM Romance Addict) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved how sweet this was. Typical best friends to lovers in that "I've loved him forever" way that simply morphs into touching and more.

The bi-awakening was a complete non-issue, with neither questioning their feelings, since they already loved each other.

Only thing that stopped me giving five stars was the ending. These boys were all in and the non-answer and full year later epilogue didn't sit right with me. No way would Oakley refuse Cole anything. It stopped this being their story and made it feel like it was told for the 'one year later' epilogue to work. For the sake of a few lines removed in the last chapter or a change of epilogue to focus on maybe their careers, it meant I remembered it was a story told for tropes, rather than something I felt was real. Shame as I really loved these two. I'd have wanted their book in paperback if it wasn't for that.

[Betty Loves Books Galore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a best friends to more romance, featuring Cole Turner and Oakley Albury, and is book three in the Peaches series.

Cole and Oakley have always been inseparable, even though everyone thinks they’re more than friends. When one kiss sparks unexpected feelings, they start to realise their relationship might be something deeper after all.

I loved this one. Cole and Oakley were so cute together, I love idiots in love, especially when they realise they have been in love the whole time. This is a low angst read and has some great found family moments. Loving this series.

Things to expect in this book are:
Book 3 in series
MM romance
Low angst
Best friends to more
Roommates
Massages & cuddles
Forehead kisses
Both oblivious
Caretaking
Game night
Demi rep
Bi awakening
Spicy times
First times
Dates
Gives him flowers
Idiots in love
Found family
HEA

[Marni Ortiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sinful Nights ( Peaches Series Book 3 ) oh my gosh !! This series really does just keep getting better and better. I have to say this just night my favorite installment yet . Cole and Oakley - I absolutely adored these two so so much. The way their friendship turned into so much more then either was expecting. I loved how they were best friends since five years of age and how they never let anything or anyone get in the middle of that . The way they supported one another through the good and the bad . Their story really did touch my heart . It was fun , it was steamy , it was sweet and extremely beautiful and emotionally charged

[Vols77 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book and great series…this one made my heart swoon. I loved the characters, Cole and Oak, two life long best friends who are about to have an awakening. I love how the author created the back story so we would really invest in them, but more importantly i loved that these two have been looking for love in all the wrong places. In fact, it was in front of them the entire time, just need to experiment with a kiss to unlock all those thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The book is proof that sometimes when it comes to love we can be clueless and it is stating us in the face. I so want to go to this strip club and hang out with these men.

[Belinda Zamora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet, fun, spicy, best friends to lovers

Oak and Cole are best friends.
They're very physically demonstrative, constantly touching and in each others space.
This has caused problems, mainly with former girlfriends who didn't believe they weren't intimate.
An eye opening encounter soon has them questioning themselves and their relationship.
I loved how the demi rep was explained and included to help make sense of a lack of being physically intimate.
Is was wonderful and very spicy to see them learn together.

[Tatiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

That’s how a best-friends-to-lovers romance should be done! The MCs friendship was set in stone so no misunderstandings, drama or pining was required. Just a no-angst good time as these two had fun together, made tons of sweet gestures, figured out their paths, and expanded their community. They treated each other with respect, trust, and so much love. Swoon!

I liked being back with the Peaches gang and in their world, this is a fun series and I’m looking forward to the rest.

I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.

[judith vaughan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished reading the newest in Ashley Raynes "Peaches" series "Sinful Nights". Cole and Oakley have been best friends their whole lives but when a question sparks an interest things began to change. It becomes more why have we not this before and I am in love with you. Both begin to find a love that has always been there but they may have never seen it before. With the help of some of the Peaches crew both Oakley and Cole take those steps toward forever.

I have read all the books so far in this series and have loved each one but I think this one is my favorite

[caffeinated.crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third book in the Peaches series, Sinful Nights, is the CUTEST & squishiest no angst romance I have read in a long time.

Oakley and Cole are best friends, and have been since they were 5. They've done everything together, and everything is perfect.

Y'all these dummies are in love, and don't even know. They are so oblivious, that when they finally kiss... it's electric.

The cast of characters was, as always, entertaining. The plot of this one is basically: will these dummies figure it out? And then they do!

Very very very cute. Very sweet. Feel good, childhood besties to lovers. Did I mention it was sweet? So. Damn. Sweet.

● best friends to lovers
● they think they're straight
● maybe that's why dating doesn't work out
● because you two ARE IN LOVE
● dancer (stripper)/call center worker
● they were roommates
● even their moms ship them
● lingerie
● denisexual rep
● found family (the boys that work at Peaches)

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oak and Cole have been BF's for years. They are overly and overtly affectionate and everyone thinks they are boyfriends but they think it's normal, even losing girlfriends over their closeness. One day they cross the line, still thinking they are just BFs but they are now only satisfied with each other. It's a double bi-awakening and an eye opener for both. I loved them together including the feminization and pole dancing.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much. Best friends to lovers with biawakening is literally my favorite, and this was sooooo well done. I adored these two together in general, but how clueless they were was also very fun. I love the whole Peaches crew, which adds to the experience. I really love this series so much. This was a no angst easy read, and it was perfect. Sometimes, you want a book you can consume in a couple of hours that gives only positive vibes. This is that book.

[Amanda D · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great addition to the series

Oh my beautiful sweet clueless boys. Could it have been any clearer that you were in love? I think instead of an arrow Cupid might have had to use a hammer to knock some sense into these two. But what a story. Loved it! Cannot wait to see what’s in store for Bash.

[Kai · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sadly I just did not feel this book. The characters were not likable and the focus was sex more than storyline development. It did not work. I wanted to feel the chemistry and there was none, more lust than love. Sadly not for me. To overly fast paced and no real focus. Something felt missing.

[Thurman · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a good book. Cole & Oakley are a good couple. This book is just predictable. They were basically dating already; they were just missing the sex part. When that happened, everything moved fast. I was more surprised that they didn't just get married after dating for a month :)
I received a free copy of this book via GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
angst 1/5
heat 3.5/5
stort 3.25/5
POV dual
break up no

[K-Me · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cole and Oakley were cluelessly meant to be. Their affection was so natural it went unnoticed until it didn't! I believe timing is everything and these two grew together at just the right time. These two always preferred time with each other over time with others. I adored them!

[KB · Rating 5 out of 5]

So adorable… Sinful Nights is a fun addition to the Peaches family. Cole & Oakley, best friends since forever, are sweet in this no angst, clueless idiots-to-lovers romance.

~ Please do not touch the dancers. Mgmt.

[Gina Burkart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh I just love this sweet and beautiful read. This story I devoured in one sitting. I enjoyed reading this book.

[Hannah Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Cole and Oakley! They were so cute and it was funny watching them be so oblivious to their relationship. I love this Peaches series so much and I can’t wait for what’s next!

[Ashlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a sweet, tender, beautiful friends to lovers story! This was a perfect light read filled with friendship, connection, and love. What a great addition to the series!!