Ryder

by Jessica Long

He’s my brother’s best friend. Sexy and totally irresistible. Not to mention off limits.

Ryder is my brother's best friend but I can't help but to love him. I have had a crush on him for as long as I can remember.

My heart broke when Ryder moved across the country to go to school, and now he’s back, but the both of us are playing hard to get.

After a wonderful night together, a secret from his life in California tears us apart. Will we get our happily ever after or will the bumps in the road steer us off track?

This is book one in the Men of Forbidden Temptation series.

If you love Vi Keeland and TL Swan, then this steamy, tempting, and forbidden romance series is sure to please!

Scroll up and one click to start reading this scorching hot contemporary romance series today!

132 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2023

About the author

Jessica Long writes steamy, fast paced contemporary and paranormal romance reads with strong, independent women. From one lover to four, these heroines will always find their happy endings.

She is addicted to coffee, chocolate, cruising, and everything Christmas. When Jessica isn't reading or writing, she can be found watching movies and playing games with her husband and son.

To connect with her and keep up with all the latest releases, join her reader group, Jessica Long's Smutty Lair.

Reviews

[Sheila Schoenauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryder is a short and sweet novella type story. It's by a new to me author and I am intrigued. It's not perfect. I mean Addy should have made Ryder (and her brother for that matter) work for her forgiveness. But I loved the way this story was written. And the heat factor? It was steaming up my kindle. The drama? That call and text came just at the most awkward time and seemed a tad forced. But I did appreciate that it was thought out and not over the top. For a novella it seemed forced because so little detail was given.

Overall I thought this was a good story and a great start to what seems to be an intriguing series. I look forward to seeing how it all comes together.

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryder and Addy . . .

Ryder is Addy’s brother’s best friend. She had a big crush on Ryder, but he moved to California and ended her dreams. When he returns home, will this provide her the opportunity to tell him that she is interested in beginning a relationship with him? Or is there something else that will come between them? Will events tear them apart before they have a chance to get started? Or are the feelings they share strong enough to hold them together?

[Pauli · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story was a bit chaotic, and I expected a little less internal drama from some characters and a little more personality from others. I guess the impression I got was that the story didn't have much depth, but was n easy uncomplicated read.

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

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryder is a sweet touching story that drew me in. He and Addy were destined to be together in spite of the hassles they received from her brother Sam. It is a short story that is well written and have you in their corner cheering them on to finding happiness.

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

[TELA666 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet, easy, light, quick read. There wasn't much, if any, angst around Sam's act of humiliating Addy or Ryder & Addy's relationship. There isn't much depth or detail but it is a great palate cleanser.

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

[Aleksandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet, easy, light and quick read. Addy and Ryder are meant to be. There is some drama with her brother Sam as he humiliates her and I feel she forgives too easily. This was written by a new author for me, I enjoyed it and am looking forward to seeing where it goes.

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[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first in a new series and this is Ryder and Abby’s story. Ryder is Abby’s brothers’ best friend, and they were always destined to become soulmates. This is a sweet quick read, with secrets, intrigue, romance, drama, challenges, and love, which leads to a touching page turner.
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[Lisa Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryder

When Ryder and Abby see each other again after him and her brother have been gone for four years, she knows she wants to be with him. He's more than willing to give it a try too. This was a quick read that has spice, drama, and romance. Can't wait to read more from this author.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Addy has had a crush on her brother's best friend forever and is heartbroken when he leaves to go college in California. When he returns the two do hook up but there are bumps in the road, her brother and a secret he has.

Will this be the end or will they be able to overcome the obstacles.

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

[Tich Brewster · Rating 5 out of 5]

This captivated me from the beginning. Addy has pined after Ryder since childhood. All she wants is for him to give her a chance. The story is cute and exciting.

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[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect quick read. I loved Abby and Ryder's book; it had a great storyline with the brother's best friend trope, quick dialogue and good spice. I would have liked a longer book; I enjoyed their characters very much. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

[Nate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryder is her brother's best friend but she’s had a crush on him for as long as I can remember. Her heart breaks when Ryder moved across the country to go to school, and now he’s back, but the both of them are playing hard to get. It was a fun read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.