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We Shouldn't: A Brother's Best Friend Collection
Four scorching-hot books with swoonworthy heroes, sassy heroines, and growly, protective big brothers. A must-read collection!
Book 1: Shouldn't Want YouMy brother’s best friend stole my first kiss, and then he left town without saying goodbye.Now, he’s back......and I’m in trouble.
Love is a lie, and Sacha Black is the biggest fibber of them all.Ten years ago, he told me he cared about me.We kissed. I swooned.He left.
Poof! Gone.His kiss still echoing on my lips, his face still etched on my brain.G-O-N-E. Disappeared. Ghosted. Never to be heard from again…
...until now.
My brother’s getting married, and his best man happens to be the one person I never want to see again.
Sacha Black is all grown up.All man.All muscle.All thigh-clenching, cheek-burning, panty-melting misery.
The moment his stormy, gray eyes meet mine, I know my poor heart doesn’t stand a chance.
The only thing standing between us is ten years of pain and my very protective brother.Easy, right?
... Um, wrong.
Included in this Book 1: Shouldn't Want YouBook 2: Can't Have YouBook 3: Don't Need YouBook 4: Won't Miss You
All the feels. All the steam. All the we-know-we-shouldn't-but-we-can't-resist tension. One Unmissable.
Book 1: Shouldn't Want YouMy brother’s best friend stole my first kiss, and then he left town without saying goodbye.Now, he’s back......and I’m in trouble.
Love is a lie, and Sacha Black is the biggest fibber of them all.Ten years ago, he told me he cared about me.We kissed. I swooned.He left.
Poof! Gone.His kiss still echoing on my lips, his face still etched on my brain.G-O-N-E. Disappeared. Ghosted. Never to be heard from again…
...until now.
My brother’s getting married, and his best man happens to be the one person I never want to see again.
Sacha Black is all grown up.All man.All muscle.All thigh-clenching, cheek-burning, panty-melting misery.
The moment his stormy, gray eyes meet mine, I know my poor heart doesn’t stand a chance.
The only thing standing between us is ten years of pain and my very protective brother.Easy, right?
... Um, wrong.
Included in this Book 1: Shouldn't Want YouBook 2: Can't Have YouBook 3: Don't Need YouBook 4: Won't Miss You
All the feels. All the steam. All the we-know-we-shouldn't-but-we-can't-resist tension. One Unmissable.
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796 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2021
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About the author
Lilian Monroe
83 books1,432 followersLilian Monroe lives in a luxurious jungle treehouse surrounded by lush greenery, with an army of scantily-clad men with rippling abdominal muscles ready to attend to her every need.
No, wait. That's not true.
Lilian Monroe spends her days dangling her feet into her pool, while a scantily-clad pool boy with rippling abdominal muscles feeds her chocolate-covered strawberries and massages her back.
Okay, okay. You got me. That's not true, either. Let's try again.
Lilian Monroe lives at home with her two children, three dogs, and twelve chickens. Her husband likes to work shirtless in the back yard. His sweaty, gleaming abdominal muscles ripple with every movement and he—
I'm sorry. I have to stop. Fine, I'll admit it. That one isn't true either.
How about this: Lilian Monroe loves thinking about men with rippling abdominal muscles serving her hand and foot, and she wants you to think about them too! She is an avid reader, writer, and lover of all things romance.
She loves everything from bad boys to billionaires. Her books are packed with sizzling-hot heat, action, suspense, and everything from second chances to single dads. She hates cheating and loves a good happily ever after (and rippling abs).
No, wait. That's not true.
Lilian Monroe spends her days dangling her feet into her pool, while a scantily-clad pool boy with rippling abdominal muscles feeds her chocolate-covered strawberries and massages her back.
Okay, okay. You got me. That's not true, either. Let's try again.
Lilian Monroe lives at home with her two children, three dogs, and twelve chickens. Her husband likes to work shirtless in the back yard. His sweaty, gleaming abdominal muscles ripple with every movement and he—
I'm sorry. I have to stop. Fine, I'll admit it. That one isn't true either.
How about this: Lilian Monroe loves thinking about men with rippling abdominal muscles serving her hand and foot, and she wants you to think about them too! She is an avid reader, writer, and lover of all things romance.
She loves everything from bad boys to billionaires. Her books are packed with sizzling-hot heat, action, suspense, and everything from second chances to single dads. She hates cheating and loves a good happily ever after (and rippling abs).
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April 30, 2021
4 Story Collection
Steamy at times, sexy and sometimes a little frustrating. Overall I did enjoy this collection and it was a good read
Steamy at times, sexy and sometimes a little frustrating. Overall I did enjoy this collection and it was a good read
February 4, 2024
Very Entertaining
I personally enjoyed these stories! I have been in similar romantic situations, where family members, previous partners, and even friendships have contributed to emotional doubts that had to be resolved, before a yea or nay was ordained as a final solution! At times, it wasn't worth the effort (here, in the real world)! Enjoy!
I personally enjoyed these stories! I have been in similar romantic situations, where family members, previous partners, and even friendships have contributed to emotional doubts that had to be resolved, before a yea or nay was ordained as a final solution! At times, it wasn't worth the effort (here, in the real world)! Enjoy!
July 27, 2021
Sooo...I really did enjoy this 4 book collection. I wasn't so sure with the trope if I'd get bored or not with multiple books/stories in the collection but the author did an amazing job transitioning all the stories. Yes they are all correlated so you get to know the characters and I cant say enough good things about the flow of the plots. I appreciated the ease of reading and getting to know more of the characters as it proceeded along in others.
And while, saying I enjoyed them all I absolutely fell in love with Esme and Finns story. There were so many emotions running deep within their story and significant real life messages that I just adored them and book 2 the most. So of course naturally I was an emotional wreck lol Anyways, awesome book soooooooo happy I took the leap and read it!!!
And while, saying I enjoyed them all I absolutely fell in love with Esme and Finns story. There were so many emotions running deep within their story and significant real life messages that I just adored them and book 2 the most. So of course naturally I was an emotional wreck lol Anyways, awesome book soooooooo happy I took the leap and read it!!!
April 21, 2021
This collection features "Shouldn't Want You," "Can't Have You," "Don't Need You, "Won't Miss You."
Shouldn't Want You
This book brings us Sacha and Willow. This book takes us on a journey of their love for 2 decades. When they happen upon each other again, they both know that their love for each other is still alive. They must go through their past to begin again, and this is such remarkable story. You must read this. I highly recommend this book.
Can't Have You
Once again, Ms. Monroe write characters that you would love to be friends with. This book brings us Esme and Finn. Esme is a cancer survivor. Her mother is very overprotective of her, and Esme wants to live the best life she can. She meets Finn, who is her brother's best friend and business partner. They realize they have chemistry, but must just be friends because of her brother. However, as hard as they try, they are just combustible. Finn doesn't believe in commitment until Esme is brought back home to her mother. This is a great read - and the HEA is great. I highly recommend this book.
Don't Need You
This book brings us members of past books, along with Kit and Serena. Serena has just left a bad relationship, that broke the very spirited girl she was. Kit is strong and realized what Serena needed. He wasn't too pushy or demanding, and that only flamed their desire more. Kit is very concerned with the fact that he is doing exactly the same thing that Finn and Esme did to him in a previous book. Kit realizes that the heart wants what it wants, and came to the conclusion that forgiveness was what was needed. This is an amazing read and I highly recommend it.
Won't Miss You
This book brings us Benji, and Rae. Benji's friend Sawyer is Rae's brother. He "disappeared" from the family as they had a misunderstanding and Sawyer has nothing good to say about Rae. When Rae appears in town, Sawyer leaves, and leaves Benji to get rid of Rae. However, much to his surprise, Rae has bought the garage they work in - which doesn't please Benji at all. However, the more he gets to know Rae, he thinks Sawyer might be wrong about her. When Benji finds the real reason for Rae's actions, he tells Sawyer he should come home. There are many surprises, but this is a heartwarming, feel good story. I highly recommend it.
I did receive an arc for an honest review.
Shouldn't Want You
This book brings us Sacha and Willow. This book takes us on a journey of their love for 2 decades. When they happen upon each other again, they both know that their love for each other is still alive. They must go through their past to begin again, and this is such remarkable story. You must read this. I highly recommend this book.
Can't Have You
Once again, Ms. Monroe write characters that you would love to be friends with. This book brings us Esme and Finn. Esme is a cancer survivor. Her mother is very overprotective of her, and Esme wants to live the best life she can. She meets Finn, who is her brother's best friend and business partner. They realize they have chemistry, but must just be friends because of her brother. However, as hard as they try, they are just combustible. Finn doesn't believe in commitment until Esme is brought back home to her mother. This is a great read - and the HEA is great. I highly recommend this book.
Don't Need You
This book brings us members of past books, along with Kit and Serena. Serena has just left a bad relationship, that broke the very spirited girl she was. Kit is strong and realized what Serena needed. He wasn't too pushy or demanding, and that only flamed their desire more. Kit is very concerned with the fact that he is doing exactly the same thing that Finn and Esme did to him in a previous book. Kit realizes that the heart wants what it wants, and came to the conclusion that forgiveness was what was needed. This is an amazing read and I highly recommend it.
Won't Miss You
This book brings us Benji, and Rae. Benji's friend Sawyer is Rae's brother. He "disappeared" from the family as they had a misunderstanding and Sawyer has nothing good to say about Rae. When Rae appears in town, Sawyer leaves, and leaves Benji to get rid of Rae. However, much to his surprise, Rae has bought the garage they work in - which doesn't please Benji at all. However, the more he gets to know Rae, he thinks Sawyer might be wrong about her. When Benji finds the real reason for Rae's actions, he tells Sawyer he should come home. There are many surprises, but this is a heartwarming, feel good story. I highly recommend it.
I did receive an arc for an honest review.
November 3, 2021
Awesome series!
Loaded with 4 stories. Each one was amazing. These friends are all from the same small town on the west coast. A beautiful town with views of the mountains and the beach. From a son of one of the most powerful and ruthless people in this town to a lowly mechanic all of whom fall in love with the most wonderful and courageous women around.
The characters are well thought out. Great back stories on all. I wish this could continue. I love a good small town love story. Lillian Monroe, you rocked it with this series. Very hard to put this down. Enjoy!
Loaded with 4 stories. Each one was amazing. These friends are all from the same small town on the west coast. A beautiful town with views of the mountains and the beach. From a son of one of the most powerful and ruthless people in this town to a lowly mechanic all of whom fall in love with the most wonderful and courageous women around.
The characters are well thought out. Great back stories on all. I wish this could continue. I love a good small town love story. Lillian Monroe, you rocked it with this series. Very hard to put this down. Enjoy!
July 5, 2021
This collection has 4 books in 1
Individually, I loved the story lines but they were all so similar.
I loved how every book after the first has connections to each other and all the characters are friends.
The romance was good, the spice 1/5.
I was expecting something different every time but was stung. It’s the only thing it lacked.
Meet, fall madly in love in the first 12 seconds
Sexual attraction, but can’t do anything about it
Argue and split up
Get back together & everything’s fine.
Although it has it’s repetitive nature, it was very cute & a good read :)
Individually, I loved the story lines but they were all so similar.
I loved how every book after the first has connections to each other and all the characters are friends.
The romance was good, the spice 1/5.
I was expecting something different every time but was stung. It’s the only thing it lacked.
Meet, fall madly in love in the first 12 seconds
Sexual attraction, but can’t do anything about it
Argue and split up
Get back together & everything’s fine.
Although it has it’s repetitive nature, it was very cute & a good read :)
May 21, 2021
Fun and spunky
This book called to me after reading 3 other “girl band” books. There were laugh out loud moments and recurring characters from the other novels ( not read in any correct order by me). I liked it slightly less than the others but well worth the read. This will continue to be one of my “Go to”authors.
This book called to me after reading 3 other “girl band” books. There were laugh out loud moments and recurring characters from the other novels ( not read in any correct order by me). I liked it slightly less than the others but well worth the read. This will continue to be one of my “Go to”authors.
July 7, 2021
I loved this whole series
I love brothers best friend stories. They always make me happy and these are no exception. I have become a fan of this author for sure and will definitely read more.
I love brothers best friend stories. They always make me happy and these are no exception. I have become a fan of this author for sure and will definitely read more.
October 8, 2023
I’m taking this off my currently reading list even though I haven’t finished the whole collection. I read the first book and it wasn’t terrible, but it could have been better. So I don’t think I’ll get around to reading the rest.
April 30, 2021
Really Hot Adorable
Loved the story and this family, not a bad bunch of Friends.
Anazimg strong beautiful woman getting all she deserves.
Can recommend with 5+
Loved the story and this family, not a bad bunch of Friends.
Anazimg strong beautiful woman getting all she deserves.
Can recommend with 5+
June 5, 2021
Read book 1 of collection
June 14, 2021
This collection of stories were awesome. I enjoyed the progression of relationships.
August 3, 2021
Really pleasant group of people in a small town who re-unite, in some cases, or meet for the first time & fall in love. An uplifting set of stories but not schmaltzy.
January 8, 2022
We Shouldn't... An excellent and creative tale: sexy, heart-pulling, angst-filled, real.
I truly "felt" the H and H, and was rooting for them all the way. Wonderful romance!
I truly "felt" the H and H, and was rooting for them all the way. Wonderful romance!
October 16, 2022
I loved the depth of the characters and was completely drawn in.
September 16, 2024
Great 4 book omnibus of all the 'Brother's Best Friend' books. Separate stories, but all interlinked.
May 10, 2025
well tbh....we really shouldn't but we certainly did!! excellent stories that were quick and easy to read
February 6, 2022
Loved the first book but the further it went on it was the same predictable storyline - they meet, have unrequited feelings for each other, don’t do much because of other people, get together, then consequences and broken relationships happen, then they learn and grow and accept the relationships. It was a bit too repetitive for me but it was still sexy
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