My Best Friend's Brother Series by Kay Simone

“How the hell did I manage to sleep with my best friend’s long-lost brother?” *** Nineteen years ago, Otto Blair left his small, claustrophobic hometown, addicted to opiates and in search of a new beginning. After relapses, detoxes, and even jail time, Otto found the stability and sobriety he was looking for halfway across the country with a new identity... more“How the hell did I manage to sleep with my best friend’s long-lost brother?” *** Nineteen years ago, Otto Blair left his small, claustrophobic hometown, addicted to opiates and in search of a new beginning. After relapses, detoxes, and even jail time, Otto found the stability and sobriety he was looking for halfway across the country with a new identity. But when Otto gets word that his father is terminally ill and his mother and brother are struggling to keep the family inn afloat, he knows that it’s time to swallow his pride and go home. Even if he hasn’t talked to his family in almost two decades. *** When Cheshire-native Reese left his foster family to find his passion in New York City, he imagined he was saying goodbye to Cheshire forever. But Reese was never cut out for New York. The city chewed him up and spat him out, and Reese was forced to return home where his best friend still resented Reese for leaving. “You left me just like Otto. Everyone leaves...” Now it’s been two years since he’s been back, and Reese runs Cheshire’s only general store. He’s painstakingly mended his friendship with his best friend, and even after the recent death of his foster father, Reese almost feels like part of a family again. Reese feels like he’s finally got his life under control.   Then his best friend’s brother walks into Reese’s bar. *** Nineteen years ago, Reese and Otto were as good as brothers. But now, they have more catching up to do than either of them realized. After a chance encounter in which neither man recognizes the other, the two must navigate the wreckage of a struggling family, a brother who can’t forgive, and the reality of life in an isolated town in the mountains. Black Sheep is the first book in the three-book series, My Best Friend’s Brother. It has a happy-for-now ending, but is NOT self-contained. This slow burn starts out with a bang and delivers content meant for adult audiences. Black Sheep contains frank discussions about drug use and recovery. less

Who knew coming home could be so complicated? Back from a 19-year absence, Otto has a bevy of big plans in the works. Reese has given him the opportunity to bring positive change to Cheshire--to prove that green is good. But more importantly, Reese has given Otto a chance to win his heart.   Installing solar panels is easy. What’s hard is winning his little brother over while planning a date with Reese that will cement Otto in the life of a man who deserves the world... moreWho knew coming home could be so complicated? Back from a 19-year absence, Otto has a bevy of big plans in the works. Reese has given him the opportunity to bring positive change to Cheshire--to prove that green is good. But more importantly, Reese has given Otto a chance to win his heart.   Installing solar panels is easy. What’s hard is winning his little brother over while planning a date with Reese that will cement Otto in the life of a man who deserves the world. It’s time to pull out all the stops and set aside the person in Otto who pushes people away.   If it all works out, maybe his brother Luke will accept that Otto is here to stay. *** There’s no such thing as too good to be true, right? For once, Reese is excited for the future. Business at the general store is booming, or as booming as any business in secluded Cheshire can be, and his connection with Otto is growing stronger.   After years of being ground down, Reese’s self-confidence is finally making its way to the foreground. If only his best friend Luke could be supportive and happy for him, things might be perfect.   There’s just that one pesky detail about falling for Luke’s worst enemy: his brother. Golden Boy is the second book in the three-book series, My Best Friend’s Brother. It has a happy-for-now ending, but is NOT self-contained. Golden Boy contains frank discussions about drug use and recovery. less

“I’ve been halfway around the world, baby. But I had to come home to find out who I am--and who I need by my side.” Life has never been as sweet for Reese and Otto as it is now--but the Blair family has never been so fractured. With Cheshire changing around him every day, it’s all too easy for Otto to forget his commitments back in Texas--but good news is around the corner for once. His house in Fort Worth is as good as sold. His role at Sweetpetal Inn expands every day... more“I’ve been halfway around the world, baby. But I had to come home to find out who I am--and who I need by my side.” Life has never been as sweet for Reese and Otto as it is now--but the Blair family has never been so fractured. With Cheshire changing around him every day, it’s all too easy for Otto to forget his commitments back in Texas--but good news is around the corner for once. His house in Fort Worth is as good as sold. His role at Sweetpetal Inn expands every day. Even his obstinate little brother is making some desperately-needed changes. “But what are we going to do about Luke?” After an ultimatum, Luke must re-examine his actions and his relationship to his foster brother, Reese. But with Luke’s volatile behavior, can anything truly fix the rift between Luke and his best friend this time? *** Freed from some of his worries at last, Reese finds himself deeply in love with Otto, with his friends, with his life in Cheshire. He never thought he’d be able to find his best life simply by staying put in the town where he was born. But in the back of his mind, one question looms large: will the Blair family ever feel like a family again? Wayward Son is the third book in the three-book series, My Best Friend’s Brother. It has a happily-ever-after ending, but is NOT self-contained. Wayward Son contains frank discussions about drug use and recovery. less