The Girl He Knows

She wants one night, he wants forever. Waking up naked next to a good looking man is not a bad way to start the day. The problem? This hottie is Hank, her best friend's older brother, who she's known her entire life. Stopping after one night is the right thing to do. Being with him clearly breaks the best friend code. From his career as a Naval officer to his Boy Scout reputation, everything about him screams monogamy and commitment. . .two things Paisley has had enough of. When Hank presents a "no strings attached" offer, it's too good to be true. But, poor choices force her to confront old fears of love and loss, and Paisley has to decide if Hank is worth the risk. The alternative is never experiencing the real deal. Or far worse, settling for less. 68,000 Words

From USA Today Bestselling author comes a feel good romantic comedy series about love, friends, and family. For Fans of Christina Lauren and Emily Giffin. She wants one night, he wants forever. Three reasons I slept with my best friend’s brother by Paisley Macallister: 1. We laughed all night, the drinks were strong, and I needed to sleep somewhere. 2. I have a weakness for military men. 3. I know he won’t kiss and tell. … but lord when he kisses, he makes me forget I’ve completely broken the best friend code. So when he makes me a no strings attached offer, I figure we’ve already done it once. But Hank has never been the type for casual. He’s husband material, and I should’ve seen the problems with this plan from the beginning. As good as he makes me feel, the ink’s just dried on my divorce papers. I’m no longer the girl he knows. The Girl He Knows is a standalone book and can be read without reading the others, but you'll probably want to because this group of friends will draw you in, make you laugh, and warm your heart. And the men of Daytona Beach? Oh, they're sexy, protective, and striving to make the loves of their lives happy. This is the second book in the chick-lit, rom-com series. Keywords: friends to lovers, second chance romance, military hero, chick lit romance. Similar authors might be: Emily Henry, Megan Quinn, Tessa bailey, Lucy Score, Emma St. Clair, Penny Reid, Julia Kent, and Jane Green.

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