Micalea Smeltzer

Off-limits.

That’s what Jude is to me.

My older brother doesn’t trust me with his player of a best friend.

Which is totally fine, because I’m not interested.

As Jude and I reluctantly become friends, I start to see that there’s more to him than others notice. But I still won’t go there, not when I have a crush on someone else. But Jude’s the perfect person to help show me the ropes when it comes to the opposite sex, besides it’s not like he’ll get attached to me.

Except he does.

And the thing about broken boys?

They’re way too easy to fall for.

A Brother's Best Friend Romance (The Boys #5) 

Broken Boys Can't Love

the epilogue was cute but the rest of it was eh, this was so bland and cringe

this book really said “she’s not like other girls bc she’s just a simple girl” lmao

honestly i wasn't a fan of the love triangle and the "not over his ex" trope like this book could’ve been way shorter if the guy took his brother’s advice and went to therapy 

the epilogue was cute but the rest of it was eh, this was so bland and cringe

this book really said “she’s not like other girls bc she’s just a simple girl” lmao

honestly i wasn't a fan of the love triangle and the "not over his ex" trope like this book could’ve been way shorter if the guy took his brother’s advice and went to therapy 



catia

thank you greys pr and the author for the arc!

3.75*


  “She’s this … she’s this light,” I explain. “And when I’m with her, I feel like maybe some of that light shines on me and I’m not as bad as I think I am.”



  “And your brother definitely won’t think I’m good enough for you, not now, not ever. But I’m not afraid of that anymore, because I don’t give a flying fuck what he thinks. It’s you, you’re the one who matters, what you think of me matters. I love you, Millie. I know I fucked things up with you, and I guess I’m asking for the chance at forgiveness. I’m not perfect and I’m going to mess up a lot, but this thing with you? It’s the real deal and I don’t want to walk away again.”


I loved Millie and Jude's banter since Cree's book and even though some parts weren't my favorite I really liked their story! 
Millie is such so fun and so sweet but also so energetic and her love for dancing is beautiful, again, I see myself relating to a character through dancing even though I don't do ballet, Millie's freedom and how she feels when she's dancing, is literally me and she feels like herself when she dances and I love that and I relate so much! Jude is our broken manwhore who thinks he isn't worthy of love but once he gets to his senses he is one of the best characters in this series! He's caring and he loves taking care the ones he truly loves but he's also flirty and fun and loved getting to now him so much more!!
Jude and Millie's story starts with Jude helping Millie practicing dating and you can see even on Cree's book that their chemistry is undeniable and is there to stay and grow stronger everytime they are together and you can totally see it in the book! I loved how Jude got obsessed with her and fell so deeply and also Millie finally finding someone totally right for her but at the same time she helped Jude bring back his best self!! 
Now, I didn't quite like who was Millie's crush, I normally don't really like that plot (trying not to spoil tho akjhfkjd) and there were some scenes that I don't know how really to explain but meh! Overall they were fun and hot and i did cry seeing Jude finally get out of his ass and stop being a coward and get the love of his life and I loved seeing Millie getting her happy ending! It was fun and I read them in a day so!! Teddy and Vanessa are still my favorites but Jude and Millie were almost, almost there!! 
When I tell Jude was obsessed, HE LITERALLY FALLS ON HIS KNESS TWICE FOR MILLIE so yeah!!
Now hm I am so intrigued with Daire's book, he was a little bit of an asshole but I am curious, very very curious!! 
So yeah this wasn't a disapointment, it was a little bit better than Cree's book but not quite as good as Real Players Never Lose! Still recommend this fun college sports romance series!!


  “I love your sister, and I know that’s hard for you to believe, because the guy you know doesn’t really love anyone, not even himself. I never meant to fall for her, and I stupidly broke things off with her because of this,” he sways a hand at Cree, “because I knew how you’d react and that it would hurt her, because you’re her brother and she loves you. I know I’m not good enough for her, and I don’t expect you to accept this overnight, but I broke us both when I ended things, and I won’t make that same mistake again, because Millie is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I’ll be damned if I let you stand in the way of that.”

Jacquelyn Hood

I have been waiting on Jude since Teddy’s book, which lived up to everything I could imagine! The brother’s best friend did not disappoint; the close proximity was a bonus! I do wish there was move of the “lovey scenes” where we got to see their relationship. It felt as if they were constantly fighting another battle in their relationship! Overall this book was beyond cute and I cannot recommend it enough!

Broken Boys Can't Love A Brother's Best Friend Romance (The Boys #5)