Lovesick; A Billionaire Best Friends Brother Secret Baby Romance Paperback – April 15, 2019

Today, as a bridesmaid at her best friend Izzy Oldham’s destination wedding, Brooke Snow is an enchanting, green-eyed voluptuous siren with hair that looks like spun moonbeams, but only a few years earlier she was known by the “mean girls” in her community as “Snowball”—a sarcastic homage to her name, her hair color and her body’s response to her over-indulgence in her mother’s delicious and comforting food. As the cook in Izzy’s affluent parents’ home, Brooke’s mom and Brooke shared the same address as the Oldham’s but they did not share the luxurious accommodations. Her mom was not the “lady of the house,” and it was very clear that while her mom might be the queen of the kitchen, she was the “hired help.”But social distance did not separate Izzy and Brooke—they were best friends. And despite her parents’ on-going disapproval of the relationship, it was impossible to convince Izzy to distance herself from “the help’s” daughter, Brooke. And, their true friendship continued to the present day and Izzy’s wedding. And so, the bride, the daughter internationally recognized hoteliers for the rich and famous, had as her attendant for her wedding her best friend, Izzy, the cook’s daughter.And just as Brooke returned the sisterly love for her best friend, she also loved her best friend’s older brother, Ben, but not as a sister. To Brooke, Ben, an ebony-haired, grey-eyed walking advertisement for GQ was her secret dream love. And, in all the years of her association with the Oldham’s, Brooke believed that she had hidden her crush on Ben—even from Izzy. And, because over the years, Brooke had developed no overwhelming passion for any man other than Ben,. And so, even in her 20’s, Izzy is still a virgin.But Izzy has other plans for her best friend and her brother. As the bride, Izzy has decided who escorts whom, so of course, Izzy’s greatest wish for her best friend, Brooke, is to make Brooke a member of her family. Her belief is that if best friend Brooke and older brother Ben were to be forced by the requirements of the wedding to be together, then maybe, finally, Ben would recognize how perfect Brooke would be for him—much better than the friend of the family, Bette Durning, whom her parents favor as a potential daughter-in-law.But even if Izzy’s best laid plans work, Benjamin Oldham Sr. has had enough of Brooke Snow. And, no matter how valuable her mother is as the family cook—she and her daughter are not suitable as members of the Oldham family. And so, father Oldham will watch and wait, and he is willing to pay to get rid of anything or anybody who stands in the way of his plans for his heir.LA Pepper continues her powerful and engaging storytelling in Lovesick. She weaves a passionate and sensuous tale of love and discovery that are filled with unexpected twists, turns and tunnels around Brooke and Ben. This romance is a reading adventure well worth the reader’s attention.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review ARCS, but I enjoyed the reading experience so much that I bought a copy for my "read-again" titles.

Was a great story, I really enjoyed the characters Izzy and Ben. She has had a crush on him since they were children. Ben's dad doesn't approve of the relationship. What will happen. their chemistry is hot.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I am voluntarily writing this review for this book I received through arc.Brooke always had a crush on her best friends brother. Izzy couldn’t wait to see her brothers eyes when he sees Brooke grown up. Ben couldn’t believe the women he was suppose to take down the isle. Bette and Ben were going to be at his sisters wedding as a couple since Bette still hadn’t told her parents she was gay. Ben went over to Brooke not knowing who she was as they were talking Bette came over and recognized Brooke right away. Bette and all her friends use to call her snowball because she was a large girl and her last name was Snow. Bette told him how Brooke would follow him around like a puppy. Ben knew he wanted Brooke but she refused because he was with Brooke. He told her it was an arrangement with Bette but it was not his secret to tell. Ben and Brooke decided to take things further but she had to tell him she was still a virgin.She had held out for him and he couldn’t feel moved loved she wanted him not his name or money he wanted her too. As she was walking back to her room she runs into Ben’s father who accused her of trying to get her hands on Ben basically calling her a whore and he was engaged to Bette. His father put on his private plane to get her away from Ben. Brooke comes to find out she is pregnant with Ben’s baby. She finally tells him and he wants to marry her but she didn’t want him to marry her because of the baby.

The characters are great. The storyline was different. I really enjoy this story as usual I wanted to read more about these two.

I had a wonderful time reading this story. The chemistry between Brooke and Ben is HOT! However, Ben's dad doesn't like their relationship. I really enjoyed the story line. It is a quick read and very enjoyable!!.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Ben is a billionaire bad boy and womanizer. He's also her best friend's brother. Growing up, Brooke met Ben and his sister Izzy when they were kids, as she became the daughter of their family's cook. Brooke has been in love with Ben since she was 12 years old, but she was just a little girl that he never noticed like that. 10 years later, Brooke is still a virgin. She didn't necessarily save herself for him, but she did hold out all hope waiting for him. They're reunited at Izzy's wedding, where Izzy develops a ploy to finally get them together. The moment Ben lays his eyes on her, he wanted her. Once he finds out who she is, his desire grows. Brooke finally gets what she wants but is met with his father as she leaves, to find out that he's engaged, and his father calls her a gold-digging whore. Brooke spends some time trying to get over Ben and being lovesick, but could it be more than just that? They're both hiding things, but don't know how to tell each other or if they even should. She doesn't expect him to show up and tell her the truth.Recommended for someone looking for a cute, short romance read with dual POV from Brooke and Ben, a bad boy billionaire storyline, best friend's brother trope, and a secret baby. I definitely really enjoyed this one and would be interested in reading more from L.A. Pepper.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

When in love with your brothers bestfriend for years. What happens when she finds out he's engaged and your now considered a gold digger. Because of an excepted pregnancy.