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Saving the Brother's Best Friend: A Standalone Sweet Friends to Partners Romance (Gems of Love) Paperback – December 5, 2019

by Agnes Canestri (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 213 ratings
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It was just a simple favor between friends. Until it wasn’t…

I’ve loved Gabriel for as long as I can remember. To him, I’m just his best friend’s little sister.

So when Gabriel asks me to be his fake girlfriend during a trip to his über-rich French grandmother’s estate—where Gabriel’s cousin is about to get engaged to Gabriel’s ex—, I know I’ve got to say no.

First, I don’t want to be Gabriel’s means of getting back at his snobbish ex-girlfriend.

Plus, a make-believe relationship is risky, and it will almost certainly lead me to heartbreak.

Still, I’m not able to turn Gabriel down in his moment of need.

(His pleading grey eyes make me absolutely powerless, darn it.)

So now I have to figure out how to guard my heart against the one man I want to give it to the most, all the while I pretend to be his.

But it can’t be that hard, can it?


Saving the Brother's Best Friend is a clean and wholesome friends-to-lovers romance. If you love spunky heroines, sweet heroes, and bone-tingling kisses, then you'll love this fourth book in the Gems of Love series. Each story is a standalone, with the perks of meeting recurring characters throughout the books.

ALL BOOKS IN THE GEMS OF LOVE FAMILY SERIES:

Loving the Boss (Eleni & Matteo)

Gambling with the Billionaire (Bianca & Ryan)

Fake-dating the Single Dad (Ginny & Nick)

Saving the Brother's Best Friend (Giada & Gabriel)

Falling for the Undercover Agent (Ruby & Giordano)

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  1. Book 4 of 5
    Gems of Love
  2. Print length
    214 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 5, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.54 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    3981966376
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3981966374
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Parenting Trip (December 5, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3981966376
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3981966374
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.54 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 213 ratings

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Agnes Canestri

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Besides writing sweet, heartwarming romance stories and suspenseful romantic reads, Agnes is also a psychologist, thus obsessed with understanding what makes people tick, especially when it comes to love. She may or may not have a desperate obsession with chocolate — the darker the better—, green smoothies (kale cancels out the vice for sweets, right?), and strong Italian espresso (she lived too long in Rome to not pick up this habit.)

Without a shadow of a doubt, her most precious thing in life is her family and her two little monkeys (who start to not be so little anymore.) Agnes has lived in many countries following her hubby's crazy career move, but right now, she's settled in Germany. She loves traveling and being outdoors but it doesn't mean that you can't tempt her with a good read and a cozy blanket anytime. Especially if you've also got that famous Italian cuppa with you:-)

JOIN the Reader Club of Agnes at www.agnescanestri.com and receive a FREE sweet romance as a welcome gift!

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Trollhair
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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What a fun read. It was a reminder that communication is key to a relationship...whether friendship or love. There are so many Brother's Best Friend books that say so many times "He's my brother's best friend'. It takes away from the story. Didn't happen here. In fact having Gabriel as her brother's best friend helped the story. How many brothers ask their sister to help his friend? The storyline was unique and flowed throughout the book. As I stated earlier, communication would have made their life easier but how would the anticipation build up for the happily ever after happen?
Romance novels do a few things. They let you dream and imagine you are the woman in the story. They teach you What not to do it do in a relationship. Lastly they entertain you. This author hit all three.
Definitely recommend. 4.75 but let's hit 5 Stars

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"......Nonetheless, Giada didn’t want to experience being “cheated on” by her fake boyfriend, nor being make-believe “dumped” by him."
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Book Worm Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent story
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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Your typical fake romance "does s/he love me/does s/he not". Though I completely do not understand how Giada could believe the conniving ex over Gabriel, who is supposed to be her best friend. Especially since Jean-Pierre point blank told her everything (aside from the lie about who proposed to whom).
Actually, Gabriel AND Giada were both foolish. Instead of honesty, they tried to read situations.

I will also say, the dialogue was VERY stiff and formal. There were some casual sayings that didn't make sense, or they were just not something people actually say. The non-American/non-English definitely showed through in the dialogue. It's not necessarily badly written, but it feels more formal than the situation called for. Example, Giada called Gabriel a bastard because he didn't warn his grandmother she was coming. IRL, that isn't really a playful term, which seemed to be the intention because Giada was just too sweet to say that. Or, towards the end, her mother "whispered something so only she could understand". We'd probably say "something she couldn't hear", not understand.

Overall, it's not bad. There are definitely some swoon worthy moments. (Although, IMO, living together doesn't fall under the 'sweet' genre.)
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Fran
4.0 out of 5 stars a good emotional happy ending read that I needed
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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This was an interesting, and frustrating, book. I wanted to shake the characters and tell them how obviously in love with one another they were, well only Gabe at first since Giada knew it from the start. But they both acted foolishly, we are all fools in love or so the saying goes, and that foolishness made me want to shake them. However, it was a good thing. A book that can connect you to its characters enough to make you wish you were in the book to slap the silly out of them is a good book. Gabe and Giada were so damn sweet, even during their infuriating moments. There were a few things I wish they had expanded on (I don't want to give the story away so I will not say what) but the book was a good emotional happy ending read that I needed during this frustrating situation.
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Penny L
5.0 out of 5 stars The fireman and the artist
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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Giada has been in love with her twin brother’s best friend, Gabriel, for years. She’s trying to cleanse him from her system, but Giordano and Gabriel buy her a plane ticket to France, if she’ll pose as his fake girlfriend, lol. I really enjoyed this book and I feel that Agnes Canestri gets better with each book. I won’t leave any spoilers, but I will say this book will keep you flipping the pages to see what happens next. This book had one character that I absolutely could not stand, Aurelie. I loved the ending and I can’t wait to read the next book about Giordano.
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Cheryl F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Can life long friends ever be more?
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
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I was drawn to this story because it is much like my own story, right down to the hunky firefighter! Life long friends, but he doesn't see what's been right in front of him for years. Will he take a risk and possibly lose a friendship or will he play it safe and miss the love of a lifetime? This book has lovable characters, quirky family members, and a tender love story.
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Marge
5.0 out of 5 stars Well done
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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Agnes is a good writer. The mini villian was also well done and believable. I was so glad to see Gabriel grow a spine in regards to his dad and his life.
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M. Kittles
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Setting and Plot
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020
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I liked the story. The plot was interesting and fun enough to keep me reading. There were a few typos and a couple of strangely worded phrases. Those are the reason I gave it 4 stars. The characters were likeable, too. There was only a couple of words some may find offensive, but the story was clean. If you enjoy clean, contemporary romance and happy endings, give this book a try.
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Chloe S. Flanagan
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet and Charming Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
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This is a heartwarming romance with just the right amount of romantic tension and character development. It’s nice to read a story where both main characters are likable; it really makes you pull for them.
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D. Dent
4.0 out of 5 stars Fake relationship...who are we kidding
Reviewed in Australia on January 11, 2020
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This was a fun and enjoyable read. He needs a fake girlfriend so he asks his best friends twin sister, shame she has been crushing on him for years and this could ultimately break her heart cause he has no clue. Typical male right.

Well as they adventure progresses feeling surface and with a lack of communication things go haywire fast. Will they have a chance to a HEA or have they missed their chance.

I loved Giarda’s brother, he was an absolute hoot, I feel he knew way more than he was letting on, what do you think?
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