Crossing The Line: A Sweet Southern Romance (Forbidden love/Best Friend's Brother Romance)

Crossing the Line by Kay Lyons, book three in her Taming the Tulanes series, is a small town story with lots of drama, people feeling like outsiders of their own family, and insecurity. After receiving some bad news, Shelby has a sizzling one night stand with Luke, the last time he was in town for a brother’s wedding. Shelby is Luke’s sister’s best friend and has crushed on Luke on and off over the years; although Luke has crushed on her too. That one night leads to unexpected consequences; but Shelby keeps pushing Luke away; due to her dysfunctional and difficult family background. Shelby is set in her ways and quite stubborn, unwilling to give Luke a chance until she does. When tragedy strikes, Shelby and Luke learn much about themselves, their desires, and whether or not they will continue to have a future together. Ms. Lyons wrote an enjoyable romance that may or may not be a stand alone; lots of conversations had me feeling like I was missing parts of what was going on or the history behind it. This story had magnetic attraction, a caring but meddling family, and charming secondary characters helping Shelby and Luke get their happily ever after. I recommend Crossing the Line to other readers. 3.5/5

I couldn't finish the book. this is by far the worst female lead I've ever read. she is selfish, spoiled and immature. I just couldn't imagine having to deal with such a person. worst she is going to be a mom clearly the worst mom ever. Luke deserved so much better. I love this author a lot and it pains me to to have to leave this review here

nice story but shelby was infuriating and immature, for luke alone i could have rated it five stars . all throughout the story it was all about shelby and her drama, kind of boring after a while.