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Corbin knew he was good-looking, and he had the arrogance to back it up. But the one woman he wanted, the one he’d known for the past decade, was untouchable, forbidden… his sister’s friend. And it was for that reason he’d always resisted admitting his desire for her.
Until he couldn’t resist Izabella anymore.
Izabella had known Corbin for so long that she’d always seen him as a constant in her life. He had the looks and cockiness to get any woman he wanted. But she’d never considered trying to catch Corbin’s attention.
She saw herself as plain and average and certainly not someone Corbin would be interested in. And it was because of those thoughts that she’d put any kind of attraction toward Corbin firmly in the back of her mind.
But when she’s stranded at a bar, she found herself seeking out Corbin’s help.
Maybe it was the liquid courage. Maybe it was the fact Corbin was looking at her like he was starved to touch her. Maybe she was tired of denying herself. But Izabella decided she wouldn’t stop herself from crossing the line between right and wrong… to be with him.
The only problem was what would happen once morning came?
Reader This story was previously published under the same name. Although it’s been recovered, reedited, and minor plot points tweaked, the story itself is exactly the same. This is not considered a safe read.
Until he couldn’t resist Izabella anymore.
Izabella had known Corbin for so long that she’d always seen him as a constant in her life. He had the looks and cockiness to get any woman he wanted. But she’d never considered trying to catch Corbin’s attention.
She saw herself as plain and average and certainly not someone Corbin would be interested in. And it was because of those thoughts that she’d put any kind of attraction toward Corbin firmly in the back of her mind.
But when she’s stranded at a bar, she found herself seeking out Corbin’s help.
Maybe it was the liquid courage. Maybe it was the fact Corbin was looking at her like he was starved to touch her. Maybe she was tired of denying herself. But Izabella decided she wouldn’t stop herself from crossing the line between right and wrong… to be with him.
The only problem was what would happen once morning came?
Reader This story was previously published under the same name. Although it’s been recovered, reedited, and minor plot points tweaked, the story itself is exactly the same. This is not considered a safe read.
108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 9, 2016
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Jenika Snow
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www.jenikasnow.com
FB: www.facebook.com/jenikasnow
Twitter: twitter.com/jenikasnow
Email: Jenika_Snow@yahoo.com
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February 7, 2022
I dream of you
Friends to lovers, fast-paced and dirty, this book was an amazing read! I love the characters! The author took the time to develop them and their love for each other, making the story that much sweeter. I enjoyed the subtle hint of drama, and the HEA, and I can’t wait to read what this talented author writes next.
Friends to lovers, fast-paced and dirty, this book was an amazing read! I love the characters! The author took the time to develop them and their love for each other, making the story that much sweeter. I enjoyed the subtle hint of drama, and the HEA, and I can’t wait to read what this talented author writes next.
February 7, 2022
Another palate cleanser from Jenika Snow!
Do you ever just need a good quick smutty romance that is guaranteed to have an adorable happy ever ever?
Hard is about Izabella always crushing hard on her best friends brother, Corbin.
With being neighbors, after getting stood up on a date, Isabella called Corbin to come pick her up since she was a bit tipsy.
It’s a fast pace very quick story about how these two are just pure fire together. The dialogue is a little bit corny, but the sex and romance is all there!
You have the forbidden aspect of them not knowing when to tell Corbin‘s sister. And having to trust the process to come out as a couple.
March 14, 2016
I have been in a book slump for the past couple of weeks. Nothing was holding my attention for long, and none of my new books appealed to me. Reading a new book by one of my favorite authors was like eating comfort food. There was nothing really complex about the plot. Izabella was attracted to Corbin. He is the twin brother of her BFF Crestin. Izabella does not know that Corbin feels the same way about her. After sleeping together, they have to figure out their relationship and how to tell Crestin. This was a quick read with all the hotness that comes with a Jenika Snow book.
March 13, 2016
Awesome, very quick, steamy, light reading. Perfect for those days when you just need a short read!
April 14, 2022
Best Friends Brother
Corbin knew he was good-looking, and he had the arrogance to back it up. But the one woman he wanted, the one he’d known for the past decade, was untouchable, forbidden.
Izabella had known Corbin for so long that she’d always seen him as a constant in her life. He had the looks and cockiness to get any woman he wanted. But she’d never considered trying to catch Corbin’s attention.
Until one drunken night changed their relationship, can they admit their feelings for each other to get their happily ever after?
Corbin knew he was good-looking, and he had the arrogance to back it up. But the one woman he wanted, the one he’d known for the past decade, was untouchable, forbidden.
Izabella had known Corbin for so long that she’d always seen him as a constant in her life. He had the looks and cockiness to get any woman he wanted. But she’d never considered trying to catch Corbin’s attention.
Until one drunken night changed their relationship, can they admit their feelings for each other to get their happily ever after?
June 3, 2022
The couple: Corbin and Izabella
Romance genre: best friend's brother
Length: 108 pages
Plot: Izabella has had a crush on her best friend's brother for as long as she can remember, but she watches him go through skinny, beautiful girls like water - the opposite of how she sees herself. But Corbin has stayed away from her on purpose, and it's even more difficult now that he's living next door again. So one night, when the opportunity arises, they make a deeper connection. The only problem? Corbin's sister (Izabella's best friend). Oh, and Izabella's own insecurities.
Commentary: I felt like this one had much less plot than normal Jenika Snow books. The only little bit of plot was at the beginning when he had to go get her from her failed date. Other than that, there was nothing much. Not awful, but I do like a little story!
Romance genre: best friend's brother
Length: 108 pages
Plot: Izabella has had a crush on her best friend's brother for as long as she can remember, but she watches him go through skinny, beautiful girls like water - the opposite of how she sees herself. But Corbin has stayed away from her on purpose, and it's even more difficult now that he's living next door again. So one night, when the opportunity arises, they make a deeper connection. The only problem? Corbin's sister (Izabella's best friend). Oh, and Izabella's own insecurities.
Commentary: I felt like this one had much less plot than normal Jenika Snow books. The only little bit of plot was at the beginning when he had to go get her from her failed date. Other than that, there was nothing much. Not awful, but I do like a little story!
February 7, 2022
Oh yeah. This was hard and dirty but sweet and happy. I love that there was no drama with Izabella and her friend Crestin and that they all had a good relationship. Corbin is the sweet protective bad boy we all want.
June 30, 2017
Nice quick read. No issues and drama. Enjoyed the short quick read.
March 11, 2016
I LOVED this book. Izabella has been friends with Crestin and her twin, Corbin since she was 15. She has had a huge crush on him and what she didn't know was that Corbin has a crush on her as well. When they finally admitted their feelings to one another it was HOT! They are worried what Crestin is going to think about her twin and best friend getting together. Will she be upset? I guess you got to read it to find out. It is a great book and I wish I had more of Izabella and Corbin.
February 11, 2022
Izabella and Corbin were friends for years through Corbin's twin sister. Corbin is a bad boy with MW tendencies, that secretly wants one wam he thinks he can't have... jepp his sisters BFF. Izabella had a crush on Corbin since the first hour... But she always thought she wasn't special enough for him. Now they finally get their chance and boy to they make it work 🥵 This was a hot, dirty and gritty friends to lovers romance with steam and romance and with a HEA as well🥰🥰🥰 Not considered safe... And that was my one tiny problem that I had with it (personal preference 😉), but still a great story❤️❤️❤️
February 5, 2022
4.5 stars
Jenika Snow is an author I will always go to if I want a quick but super hot story. Just FYI, this is a re-release but it's got a new cover and has been re-edited and revamped a bit. Izabella has had a crush on her best friends brother for a long time but she ignored her feelings thinking it wouldn't be a good thing. Corbin feels the same about her so when he gets a call from her for help, he's all in. It's time to show her what he feels for her! Loved it and I would love to see his sister, Crestin, get a story in the future!!
Jenika Snow is an author I will always go to if I want a quick but super hot story. Just FYI, this is a re-release but it's got a new cover and has been re-edited and revamped a bit. Izabella has had a crush on her best friends brother for a long time but she ignored her feelings thinking it wouldn't be a good thing. Corbin feels the same about her so when he gets a call from her for help, he's all in. It's time to show her what he feels for her! Loved it and I would love to see his sister, Crestin, get a story in the future!!
February 7, 2022
Izabella and Corbin's story is one of my favorite tropes, best friend's sibling! They have known each other a long time. She has crushed on him for forever it seems like. Corbin still lives next door so she sees the women come and go at his place. Only she doesn't know that he doesn't fool around anymore. Not since he realized how much he wanted Izabella but can't have her. He doesn't want to mess with his sister's best friend and ruin things between them. Fortunately, he decides he isn't going to hold back any longer and takes a shot as true happiness. Just adorable, a fun read!
February 7, 2022
Izabella and Corbin's story is one of my favorite tropes, best friend's sibling! They have known each other a long time. She has crushed on him for forever it seems like. Corbin still lives next door so she sees the women come and go at his place. Only she doesn't know that he doesn't fool around anymore. Not since he realized how much he wanted Izabella but can't have her. He doesn't want to mess with his sister's best friend and ruin things between them. Fortunately, he decides he isn't going to hold back any longer and takes a shot as true happiness. Just adorable, a fun read!
February 7, 2022
I could not get enough of this book and could not put it down until it was finished. These two characters were ment to be together. Both Corbin and Izabella knew eachother since they were kids. Both have tried to deny the feelings for the other, but the passion and chemistry is way to strong between these two.
Corbin is a alpha strong protective man who will not sit back any longer, nothing will stop him and keep him away from Izabella. He is a dirty talker who like it hard and fast. Every woman needs a man like Corbin in her life.
Corbin is a alpha strong protective man who will not sit back any longer, nothing will stop him and keep him away from Izabella. He is a dirty talker who like it hard and fast. Every woman needs a man like Corbin in her life.
February 9, 2022
Izabella has lived next door to Corbin and his twin sister Crestin, since they were 15 years old. Izabella has had to keep her feelings in check for Corbin because of his rotating door of women at his house. A bad blind date and to much to drink, gives Izabella the courage to call Corbin for help. But she isn't drunk enough to welcome Corbin into her home and bed. The morning after brings the guilt of how to explain this is to Crestin her best friend. This is a fast and hot read. It is a bummer that I didn't ever grow up next to a guy like Corbin! Enjoy!
February 10, 2022
This was a quick read that was super steamy. Izabella has had feelings for Corbin for years but he has been off limits due to him being her best friends twin brother. It also didn't help that he was a playboy and always brought home drop dead gorgeous women and she felt she could not compete with them. Corbin has been watching Izabella more and more and has fallen for her. How does he make her his. This story was full of steamy scenes and they have super hot chemistry. This story is a good feels story that has the ultimate happy ending. Great read.
February 7, 2022
4.5 Stars
This was a really good book. I really liked Corbin and Izabella together. The connection and chemistry between these two was awesome. These two tried their hardest not to fall for each other but there is no denying what the heart (or body) wants. Lots of love and steam in this book with a great HEA. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it and Ms. Jenika as a fantastic author.
I received a free e-book copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This was a really good book. I really liked Corbin and Izabella together. The connection and chemistry between these two was awesome. These two tried their hardest not to fall for each other but there is no denying what the heart (or body) wants. Lots of love and steam in this book with a great HEA. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it and Ms. Jenika as a fantastic author.
I received a free e-book copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
February 8, 2022
Steamy!
Holy hotness! Corbin and Izabella have known each other his the twin brother of her best friend. She always had feelings for him and he thinks h.e is not good enough for her. But when their connection cannot be denied, they take the next step that brings life to their emotions. Corbin was so swoon worthy and I love the chemistry he has with Izabella. A fast pace and steamy romance read that didn’t disappoint.
Holy hotness! Corbin and Izabella have known each other his the twin brother of her best friend. She always had feelings for him and he thinks h.e is not good enough for her. But when their connection cannot be denied, they take the next step that brings life to their emotions. Corbin was so swoon worthy and I love the chemistry he has with Izabella. A fast pace and steamy romance read that didn’t disappoint.
February 10, 2022
I'm a sucker for a best friend's brother romance. Hard by Jenika Snow is a sexy little novella that is so sweet and hot! Corbin and Izabella have known each other for years and Izabella has crushed on him. They've both crushed on each other and neither knew!
After a bad date, Izabella reaches out to Corbin for help, he comes to her rescue and she decides now is the time to let him know her feelings. This book is really hot and a fun read!
After a bad date, Izabella reaches out to Corbin for help, he comes to her rescue and she decides now is the time to let him know her feelings. This book is really hot and a fun read!
February 13, 2022
Quick and steamy friends to lovers romance about Corbin and Izabella. Thanks to her friendship with his sister, they have been in each other's orbit for a while. The longer they were around each other, the more feelings started to develop feelings but they never acted on them. That is until she needed a ride and called him to come and get her. The chemistry and attraction between them was super hot and super steamy. You will need to open your windows to cool down after reading this story.
February 4, 2022
I enjoyed this fast-paced romance. The emotions are gritty and intense between Corbin and Izabella, and I loved the forbidden twist to their relationship. Underneath the steam and the drama, I thought that there was a nice layer of sweetness though because of their long-unspoken feelings and desires. This is my volitional, forthright review.
February 7, 2022
Corbin and Izabella grew up living near each other and Corbin‘s twin sister was Izabella‘s best friend. Both of them secretly had feelings for each other but they never acted on it because of their friendship. One drunken Night Izabella finally made her move and Corbin was receptive but how will that impact their friendship? Should they tell Corbin‘s twin? Will it put them all in a awkward position?
February 7, 2022
Thank you Jenika Snow for gracing me with this dirty, steamy, hot read. This one did not disappoint I loved Corbin and Izabella's story.Isabella has been best friends with Corbin's twin sister, but has always had a crush on Corbin. Corbin was a manwhore but he really wanted Izabella. Then one night changed everything.
May 19, 2022
Hard
I was reading and laughing at Corbin and Izabella, how they tortured themselves staying away from each other, because they thought his sister would be mad. I could predict what she whispered in his hair when the sister cane to visit. I really enjoyed this story, short and spicy.
I was reading and laughing at Corbin and Izabella, how they tortured themselves staying away from each other, because they thought his sister would be mad. I could predict what she whispered in his hair when the sister cane to visit. I really enjoyed this story, short and spicy.
February 5, 2022
Hard was a fast paced and sexy sweet romance. Corbin and Izabella have known each other for years with Izabella being best friends with his sister, they both secretly had feelings for each other and finally act on it. These two had scorching chemistry and a great connection
I loved them together.
I loved them together.
February 7, 2022
Corbin and Izabella
Pining away for each other for years, and not even knowing it. Izabella has an awful date, Corbin comes to the rescue. Together finally, they are a bit awkward with coming to terms with their feelings. Super steamy. HEA.
Pining away for each other for years, and not even knowing it. Izabella has an awful date, Corbin comes to the rescue. Together finally, they are a bit awkward with coming to terms with their feelings. Super steamy. HEA.
February 9, 2022
LOVED IT!
Short, Sexy and to the point! That's what I love about this author. I just started reading her stories this last couple of years, so I missed out on the early days even though she's revamped this particular story.
Short, Sexy and to the point! That's what I love about this author. I just started reading her stories this last couple of years, so I missed out on the early days even though she's revamped this particular story.
February 5, 2022
Corbin has liked his twin sister's best friend Izabella for years. Izabella also has liked him. Things come to a head when she calls Corbin for a ride after a bad date. Steamy
February 7, 2022
Awesomely hot
Corbin and Izabella's story is hot from the very beginning. They fight between their romantic feelings and friendship, but their body and heart knows what it wants. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Corbin and Izabella's story is hot from the very beginning. They fight between their romantic feelings and friendship, but their body and heart knows what it wants. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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