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Kincaid Brothers #1
Stay Over
Brooks
Overhearing my cousin’s best friend confessing that she’s never been satisfied wasn’t my fault… but offering to help her change that definitely was. Her brother is a friend of mine, and while this has a bad idea written all over it, it doesn’t stop us from becoming friends… with benefits.
Palmer is gorgeous, off-limits, and stubborn as hell. For the first time, I’m the one left wanting more.
I’m tired of watching her walk away. I’m ready for her to stay.
Palmer
I never dreamed having my crush overhear my most embarrassing confession would land me in his bed… or that I would want to stay there.
But our secret relationship has rules. No strings. No expectations. No feelings. What’s that saying about rules? Oh yeah, they’re meant to be broken.
But when it comes to Brooks, I’m afraid if I’m not the one to walk away, it won’t be just the rules broken.
Overhearing my cousin’s best friend confessing that she’s never been satisfied wasn’t my fault… but offering to help her change that definitely was. Her brother is a friend of mine, and while this has a bad idea written all over it, it doesn’t stop us from becoming friends… with benefits.
Palmer is gorgeous, off-limits, and stubborn as hell. For the first time, I’m the one left wanting more.
I’m tired of watching her walk away. I’m ready for her to stay.
Palmer
I never dreamed having my crush overhear my most embarrassing confession would land me in his bed… or that I would want to stay there.
But our secret relationship has rules. No strings. No expectations. No feelings. What’s that saying about rules? Oh yeah, they’re meant to be broken.
But when it comes to Brooks, I’m afraid if I’m not the one to walk away, it won’t be just the rules broken.
266 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2022
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Kaylee Ryan
102 books6,412 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has earned the affectionate title of “Queen of Swoon” from her devoted readers. With over sixty romance novels to her name, Kaylee has built a beloved catalog of heartfelt stories that celebrate love in all its tender, emotional, and undeniably swoony forms. Her signature blend of charm, chemistry, and genuine happily-ever-afters has captivated readers around the world.
When she’s not crafting new love stories or dreaming up her next unforgettable couple, Kaylee can usually be found with a book in hand, fueling her creativity as a lifelong reader. She cherishes the time spent with her family and friends, embracing the moments that inspire the heart of her stories.
When she’s not crafting new love stories or dreaming up her next unforgettable couple, Kaylee can usually be found with a book in hand, fueling her creativity as a lifelong reader. She cherishes the time spent with her family and friends, embracing the moments that inspire the heart of her stories.
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September 13, 2022
A great beginning to the Kincaid brothers series- and so many yummy brothers! This one was chock full of heat- I am here for it!
Kaylee always delivers on low-angst, super swoony book boyfriends, and this series starter is no different. Though, she flips the mold a bit in that instead of having guys who fall hard and fast into a relationship, we have a couple who linger in a steamy arrangement, scared to commit to more. It was fun to see Kaylee play with a friends with benefits situation- and Brooks and Palmer are both really likable and a great pair. Honestly, it made me wonder why nothing had clicked between them before? They almost seemed like strangers despite circling each other as family friends for yours- but I guess the timing just clicked at this moment.
Their chemistry develops pretty naturally. It’s an easy, feel-good dynamic between them- and Brooks is so exceptionally dreamy. And he’s got quite a dirty mouth- it did feel like Kaylee dialed up the steam in this one! Their relationship evolves so naturally that them being caught in this pattern of Palmer pushing Brooks away did start to wear on me a bit at the end - girlfriend, how more clearly can this dude show you he’s into you?! She got super lost in her head at the end, but fortunately Kaylee didn’t drag out the tension. I just wish we’d gotten resolution a bit earlier just so we got to experience them as a couple a bit more- the dynamic of them being in this benefits situation and lasting most of the book is that we don’t get to enjoy them in their HEA for long. But, they are basically dating without the title- so Kaylee still delivers all the woo.
This is the first book in a series involving a very big brood of brothers- and truth be told, I was a bit confused at times by who was who. I’m hoping this will clear up as the series evolves, or perhaps we can get a family tree to help guide us. Fortunately, I had read Never with Me, a separate standalone where we met some of these characters, and without that I think I would have been really lost given the many secondary characters and limited context. This was most disorienting in the beginning, but after that, not much of a distraction, but as the series continues, some clarification may help readers better understand who is related to who and how. If the brothers are anything like Brooks, I’m all in.
Looking forward to this brood of swoony, sexy brothers!
Kaylee always delivers on low-angst, super swoony book boyfriends, and this series starter is no different. Though, she flips the mold a bit in that instead of having guys who fall hard and fast into a relationship, we have a couple who linger in a steamy arrangement, scared to commit to more. It was fun to see Kaylee play with a friends with benefits situation- and Brooks and Palmer are both really likable and a great pair. Honestly, it made me wonder why nothing had clicked between them before? They almost seemed like strangers despite circling each other as family friends for yours- but I guess the timing just clicked at this moment.
Their chemistry develops pretty naturally. It’s an easy, feel-good dynamic between them- and Brooks is so exceptionally dreamy. And he’s got quite a dirty mouth- it did feel like Kaylee dialed up the steam in this one! Their relationship evolves so naturally that them being caught in this pattern of Palmer pushing Brooks away did start to wear on me a bit at the end - girlfriend, how more clearly can this dude show you he’s into you?! She got super lost in her head at the end, but fortunately Kaylee didn’t drag out the tension. I just wish we’d gotten resolution a bit earlier just so we got to experience them as a couple a bit more- the dynamic of them being in this benefits situation and lasting most of the book is that we don’t get to enjoy them in their HEA for long. But, they are basically dating without the title- so Kaylee still delivers all the woo.
This is the first book in a series involving a very big brood of brothers- and truth be told, I was a bit confused at times by who was who. I’m hoping this will clear up as the series evolves, or perhaps we can get a family tree to help guide us. Fortunately, I had read Never with Me, a separate standalone where we met some of these characters, and without that I think I would have been really lost given the many secondary characters and limited context. This was most disorienting in the beginning, but after that, not much of a distraction, but as the series continues, some clarification may help readers better understand who is related to who and how. If the brothers are anything like Brooks, I’m all in.
Looking forward to this brood of swoony, sexy brothers!
September 22, 2022
I fear really disconnected from this book, and that was really disappointing since I was really looking forward to it. Maybe it's because the story jumped in like it was an already developed series, or the fact that I never felt the connection between these two, but it was just an ok read for me.
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions **
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions **
April 22, 2023
Secret romance with a self sabotaging heroine, add in miscommunication and too many characters—this one missed the mark..
June 19, 2023
I find it amusing when the couple has known each other for years and then all of a sudden they really see the other person as a "man/woman" and then start to do something about it. This time around it was Brooks who had his eyes opened, while Palmer has always had a crush on her older brother's friend. It was fun to see them navigate things, how Brooks didn't want to freak out Palmer, so he tried to keep things light, but then that back fired on him, when Palmer felt the need to protect herself. What amazed me was how they were able to keep things from most of their friends and family for so long. But when the shit hit the fan, they all were there to help get them together once and for all. Loved the ending, these 2 deserved all the happiness they could find.
May 12, 2024
Stay Over- Brooks and Palmer
Palmer has grown up around the Kincaid boys most of her life. Her older brother is friends with them and she always wanted to be around her older brother and his friends. Even as a child, her young heart belonged to Brooks. But they would only ever be friends so she will take what she can get.
Brooks was running errands when he sees Palmer on the side of the road with car trouble. He jumps in to help, as he would any of his friends. But something feels different with Palmer that day and Brooks has no idea why. He has been around Palmer for years so why can he not stop thinking about her?
Brooks and Palmer have some mega chemistry with each other. Brooks is so so sweet and love the Kincaid world created. Such a sweet story. I can do without the lack of communication issue but I’ll overlook. Great story and look forward to more!
Palmer has grown up around the Kincaid boys most of her life. Her older brother is friends with them and she always wanted to be around her older brother and his friends. Even as a child, her young heart belonged to Brooks. But they would only ever be friends so she will take what she can get.
Brooks was running errands when he sees Palmer on the side of the road with car trouble. He jumps in to help, as he would any of his friends. But something feels different with Palmer that day and Brooks has no idea why. He has been around Palmer for years so why can he not stop thinking about her?
Brooks and Palmer have some mega chemistry with each other. Brooks is so so sweet and love the Kincaid world created. Such a sweet story. I can do without the lack of communication issue but I’ll overlook. Great story and look forward to more!
September 8, 2022
𝑴𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑷𝒓.
This was my first time reading anything by this author, and so far, quite good.
Except for some parts of the plot and side characters, which I will discuss later, the writing was very easy to get into, so it wasn't difficult to read.
Stay Over was probably my first childhood/best friend-to-lovers contemporary romance novel that I read, and it did not disappoint in that area.
It was pretty good in terms of the characters and the whole best friend-to-lovers concept. I liked Brooks and Palmer's scenes. Although the domestic moments they have together and the rest of the side characters and their family were wholesome, I would have enjoyed it more if this was angsty, given the potential.
My main issue with this novel is the EATING AND FOOD section, where Palmer keeps moaning while eating. I shrugged it off at first, but the number of scenes containing this aspect was bothering me, and this part just made me uncomfortable.
There was also a point where some of the side characters became confusing, especially when they popped in and out and the novel didn't give them more depth, making it seem inconsistent.
Overall, I think this is pretty decent, but the writing could have been better, so hopefully in the next installment, which I will undoubtedly read. 3.75 ⭐
This was my first time reading anything by this author, and so far, quite good.
Except for some parts of the plot and side characters, which I will discuss later, the writing was very easy to get into, so it wasn't difficult to read.
Stay Over was probably my first childhood/best friend-to-lovers contemporary romance novel that I read, and it did not disappoint in that area.
It was pretty good in terms of the characters and the whole best friend-to-lovers concept. I liked Brooks and Palmer's scenes. Although the domestic moments they have together and the rest of the side characters and their family were wholesome, I would have enjoyed it more if this was angsty, given the potential.
My main issue with this novel is the EATING AND FOOD section, where Palmer keeps moaning while eating. I shrugged it off at first, but the number of scenes containing this aspect was bothering me, and this part just made me uncomfortable.
There was also a point where some of the side characters became confusing, especially when they popped in and out and the novel didn't give them more depth, making it seem inconsistent.
Overall, I think this is pretty decent, but the writing could have been better, so hopefully in the next installment, which I will undoubtedly read. 3.75 ⭐
November 3, 2023
4.5 stars!
Tropes: Best friend’s brother
Triggers: none
Liked: For a start I want to say how much I love the Kincaid brothers. Their relationship is written with the perfect level of humour and companionship. I still haven’t gotten my head around the names of all 9 of them though! As for Palmer and Brooks, I just loved them! How could you not love the hot male nurse with a heart of gold?! It was great to see the hero being the one who falls first too.
Disliked: It was slightly on the too sweet side, would have a little more drama.
OW/OM drama: OM tries to flirt with h, but she’s having not of it. Also no man whore here!
I’m a sucker for a single dad romance, so I can’t wait for Declan’s story next!!!
Tropes: Best friend’s brother
Triggers: none
Liked: For a start I want to say how much I love the Kincaid brothers. Their relationship is written with the perfect level of humour and companionship. I still haven’t gotten my head around the names of all 9 of them though! As for Palmer and Brooks, I just loved them! How could you not love the hot male nurse with a heart of gold?! It was great to see the hero being the one who falls first too.
Disliked: It was slightly on the too sweet side, would have a little more drama.
OW/OM drama: OM tries to flirt with h, but she’s having not of it. Also no man whore here!
I’m a sucker for a single dad romance, so I can’t wait for Declan’s story next!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 17, 2022
3.5⭐️
No está nada, pero le falta algo.
Los voy a seguir leyendo porque le tengo cariño a la familia Kincaid.
No está nada, pero le falta algo.
Los voy a seguir leyendo porque le tengo cariño a la familia Kincaid.
February 17, 2023
DNF 20%
Meh, los protagonistas no me cuadraron mucho y me parecieron un poquito ridículos, sobre todo sus pensamientos, si así iba a ser durante todo el libro.... no lo iba a soportar
Meh, los protagonistas no me cuadraron mucho y me parecieron un poquito ridículos, sobre todo sus pensamientos, si así iba a ser durante todo el libro.... no lo iba a soportar
October 24, 2022
Stay Over is the first full length book in the Kincaid Brothers series. The author wrote a free prequel novella called Stay Always for the oldest brother Orrin. Stay Always is available for free on Amazon. The Kincaid Brothers were first introduced in the standalone book Never with Me (Kincaid brothers little cousin Ramsey/Deacon brother to Palmer and friend of some Kincaid brothers). I would recommend reading Never with Me first. I liked Never with Me better than this story, but this story was still nice.
I think this was a pretty chill book. There really wasn’t much drama at all. It was just showing everyday life stuff. Brooks and Palmer were both busy with work, so they tried to make time to see each other. They spent time with their family and friends. It showed them eating meals together etc…. Deacon has his pool parties. There was the Kincaid brothers’ annual camping trip with their dad.
Palmer Setty (h)- 23, photographer
Brooks Kincaid (H) 29,-ER Nurse
Dual pov
Setting: Willow River, Georgia
Palmer has harbored a secret crush on Brooks since she was 11 years old. Palmer’s older brother Deacon is friends with some of the older Kincaid boys, so he had them over the house a lot growing up. When Palmer was 11 she decided to climb a tree and got scared, so Brooks came to her rescue. He was 17. She had secret crush on him ever since.
“ I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that my plan was a disaster. I climbed about halfway up and made the mistake of looking down. I’d been in my treehouse before, but that was with the ladder my dad and brother had built. Once I looked down, my knees started to wobble, and my palms became sweaty. I called out for my brother, but he didn’t hear me. I started to cry as fear washed over me. I just knew I was going to fall to my death. Yes, a little dramatic, but I was eleven and upset. It just so happened to be my lucky day. Brooks walked away from the fire to take a leak and heard my cries. He wasted no time climbing up the tree and bringing me down with him on his back. I clung to him like he was my everything, and that’s when it all started.”
“He has no idea that I’ve crushed on him my entire life. Thirteen-year-old me used to write Palmer Kincaid in my diary that I hid under my bed.”
I wish Brooks would have notice Palmer a little sooner than he did. I get she is 6 years younger than him but he could noticed her more when she was like 20 or 21.
At the start of this story, Palmer and Brooks end up dancing together at Ramsey and Deacon’s engagement party. Sparks fly and Brooks can’t get Palmer off of his mind. One night, Palmer is having a girls night at a bar with her friends and sister. She confesses that she’s never had an orgasm when a guy has gone down on her.
“Fine. I’ve never been able to orgasm with oral sex.” I roll my eyes because they made me give them something.”
Brooks, Orrin(Brooks older brother), and Deacon(Palmer’s older brother) happened to be behind her when she says this. She is completely mortified. Brooks offers to help her out with that situation. Palmer wants to keep it a secret and says it will be just a no strings attached friends with benefits situation. Brooks is fine with everyone knowing about them, but he respects her wishes.
Side Note:I don’t like when h has a crush on H for years but the author has her date meh to crappy guys and have lackluster sex. I wish Brooks would have been her first. He would have been worth the wait. She said no guy she dated ever cared enough to text her goodnight to see how she was doing except Brooks.
Brooks sets some ground rules of his own for their friends with benefits situation. He makes it clear that he wants them to be exclusive.
I love that Brooks isn’t a manwhore and that the other Kincaid brothers don’t seem like manwhores.
“They are genuinely good guys, hard workers, and even though Orrin, so far, is the only one showing signs of settling down, they’re not man-whores. They don’t blow through women like it’s their job. At least, I don’t think they do. They do a pretty damn good job of hiding it if that’s the case.”
Brooks’had never had a serious relationship. He said he only has the occasional one night stand and it’s only been superficial. None of the brother’s except for Orrin have invited a girl to Sunday dinner at their parents house. He has never invited a girl back to his place.
“Hell, I never bring them to my place. I’m not one of those guys who has a new woman every weekend. I’ve had the occasional hookup, but they’re never at my place. Other than Ramsey, my mom, and Jade, my house is a woman-free zone.”
Brooks was all in with Palmer and knew it was different with her.
I enjoyed the family scenes and seeing more of the characters. It’s always nice to see good parents and good families in books. A lot of times, the hero and heroine have terrible parents and families. Palmer and Brooks both had great parents and siblings. I wish there would have been scenes over Palmer’s parents house. I would have liked more scenes of Palmer and Deacon. Brooks parents Carol and Raymond are wonderful. Several years ago, they welcomed their niece Ramsey into their home when she had nowhere else to go. The Kincaid brothers are all mamma’s boys and proud of it. They get great advice from their dad too. There are 9 Kincaid brothers.
The Kincaid Brothers (all 9 of the brothers in order):
Orrin(oldest)- 32 or about to be 33 (two years older than Declan)
Declan- single dad with 4 year old daughter Blakely. He either co-owns or works at the auto shop. He two years older than Brooks so I guess 31
Brooks- 29 a nurse
Sterling
Rushton
Archer - he graduated with Palmer so he would be 23
Ryder
Twins: Maverick and Merrick
I liked scenes with all the brothers and how tight knit they are.
“All of us. You have eight brothers who are standing behind you. Holding you up. That’s for a lifetime, brother,” Orrin says. “Not just today, but today and all of the tomorrows. We’re here for you.” I nod. “Love you guys.” “We love you too.”
The Setty siblings are really close too.
Setty Siblings
Deacon- oldest- 32/33- he’s a lawyer
Piper
Palmer-23 photographer
I liked getting to catch up with Deacon and Ramsey. They plan to get married in the park where they had their first photo shoot. They are getting married on the two year anniversary of when first met. It’s funny that Palmer still jokes about wanting their hypothetical first child to be named after her since she helped play matchmaker with them.
I loved getting to see more of Declan’s little daughter Blakely. She is such a little cutie pie and has everyone wrapped around her tiny finger. She says such funny stuff. I love kids at that age and the stuff that comes out of their mouths. Kids really do say the darndest things. One of my favorite Blakely lines was when she asked if Palmer needed a “cock drop” instead of cough drop. She had some other funny lines too.
That seems to appease her. “Daddy, I’m starving. My belly has been yelling at me for a long, long time.” ~Blakely
I thought it was sweet that Ramsey and the girls would have girls days with Blakely. They even had a slumber party at Ramsey and Deacon’s house. Blakely couldn’t wait for another one. Blakely said she needed her girl days because she was surrounded by boys. She has 8 doting uncles, 9 including Deacon. I wish some of the girl days would have been shown. It was just talked about.
Blakely’s mother died in a car accident shortly after Blakely was born. Declan had a one night stand with Blakely’s mother and that is how Blakely came to be. I can’t wait for Declan’s story.
I liked the scene where Brooks and Palmer dance in the rain. I think it was romantic.
“My parents still to this day dance around the kitchen and even in the rain. I asked Dad once why he always danced with her. He said, ‘Son, you always dance with her, even if it’s in the rain, and you do it like no one is watching.”
Palmer was the one to do the pushing away because she wanted to protect her heart. Brooks wanted her to stay over his place and wanted to spend time with her. She was the one to set the no strings attached thing in place. There is a short break up but only maybe around a week.
There are two epilogues:One in Brooks pov and another in Palmer's pov. I thought the epilogues were nice.
Standalone Book:
Never with Me- Ramsey(Kincaid brother’s little cousin/Deacon friend of some of Kincaid brothers and Palmer’s older brother) The Kincaid brothers are first introduced in this story.
Never with Me a standalone (Ramsey (h) Orrin's cousin/Deacon (H) Orrin's best friend)
Kincaid Brothers series
Stay Always(free prequel novella)0.5-Orrin/Jade
Stay Over(Book 1)-Brooks/Palmer
Stay Forever(book 2)-Declan (single dad)/Kennedy- November 1, 2022
Stay Tonight- Sterling/?- January 10, 2023
Stay Together-
Stay Wild
Stay Present
Stay Anyway
Stay Real
Safety info:
Palmer (h) just turned 23 -photographer
Brooks (H) 29 - E.R. nurse
No virgins
Palmer (h)- says she has never been able to orgasm from oral sex. Brooks offers to help her with that. She has secertly had a crush on Brooks since she was 11 and he rescued her when she got scarecd climbing a tree. He was was 17 so he just saw her as his friends kid sister for years.
She said she never dated a guy that cared enough to send her a good morning text bc they were thinking about her.
That's all it says about her dating history.
Brooks isn't a manwhore. He's never had a serious relationship just a girl here or there for the night. He's never been in love. He never brought a girl back to his place. He doesn't want to settle for anything less than the love like his parents have.
Palmer is the one that says they should keep their benefits relationship secret. Brooks doesn't care if people know about them.
Palmer does some pulling away because she worries that her heart will be broken when there benefits thing ends. Brooks is all in with her.
No om/ow drama- Palmer's sister does try to spring a guy on Pamler at Brook's brothers little party. The guy hits on her and stares at her chest. Archer(Brook's brother) rescues her by asking her to dance.
There really isn't much drama at all in the book.
Separation:they break up for like a week. Palmer breaks things off before he can break things off. He had no intention of ever breaking things off.
Protection: they start out using condoms. Palmer is on the pill so eventually they stop using condoms. He pulls out the first time they have sex without a condom (she is on the pill). I don't think either of them have had sex without a condoms before.
Consent: Brooks was all about consent. “You hold all the control here, Palmer. If you want to stop, or hell, not even start, that’s your call.”
Epilogue: there are two epilogues. One in Brooks pov and another in Palmer's pov. I thought the epilogues were nice.
I think this was a pretty chill book. There really wasn’t much drama at all. It was just showing everyday life stuff. Brooks and Palmer were both busy with work, so they tried to make time to see each other. They spent time with their family and friends. It showed them eating meals together etc…. Deacon has his pool parties. There was the Kincaid brothers’ annual camping trip with their dad.
Palmer Setty (h)- 23, photographer
Brooks Kincaid (H) 29,-ER Nurse
Dual pov
Setting: Willow River, Georgia
Palmer has harbored a secret crush on Brooks since she was 11 years old. Palmer’s older brother Deacon is friends with some of the older Kincaid boys, so he had them over the house a lot growing up. When Palmer was 11 she decided to climb a tree and got scared, so Brooks came to her rescue. He was 17. She had secret crush on him ever since.
“ I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that my plan was a disaster. I climbed about halfway up and made the mistake of looking down. I’d been in my treehouse before, but that was with the ladder my dad and brother had built. Once I looked down, my knees started to wobble, and my palms became sweaty. I called out for my brother, but he didn’t hear me. I started to cry as fear washed over me. I just knew I was going to fall to my death. Yes, a little dramatic, but I was eleven and upset. It just so happened to be my lucky day. Brooks walked away from the fire to take a leak and heard my cries. He wasted no time climbing up the tree and bringing me down with him on his back. I clung to him like he was my everything, and that’s when it all started.”
“He has no idea that I’ve crushed on him my entire life. Thirteen-year-old me used to write Palmer Kincaid in my diary that I hid under my bed.”
I wish Brooks would have notice Palmer a little sooner than he did. I get she is 6 years younger than him but he could noticed her more when she was like 20 or 21.
At the start of this story, Palmer and Brooks end up dancing together at Ramsey and Deacon’s engagement party. Sparks fly and Brooks can’t get Palmer off of his mind. One night, Palmer is having a girls night at a bar with her friends and sister. She confesses that she’s never had an orgasm when a guy has gone down on her.
“Fine. I’ve never been able to orgasm with oral sex.” I roll my eyes because they made me give them something.”
Brooks, Orrin(Brooks older brother), and Deacon(Palmer’s older brother) happened to be behind her when she says this. She is completely mortified. Brooks offers to help her out with that situation. Palmer wants to keep it a secret and says it will be just a no strings attached friends with benefits situation. Brooks is fine with everyone knowing about them, but he respects her wishes.
Side Note:I don’t like when h has a crush on H for years but the author has her date meh to crappy guys and have lackluster sex. I wish Brooks would have been her first. He would have been worth the wait. She said no guy she dated ever cared enough to text her goodnight to see how she was doing except Brooks.
Brooks sets some ground rules of his own for their friends with benefits situation. He makes it clear that he wants them to be exclusive.
I love that Brooks isn’t a manwhore and that the other Kincaid brothers don’t seem like manwhores.
“They are genuinely good guys, hard workers, and even though Orrin, so far, is the only one showing signs of settling down, they’re not man-whores. They don’t blow through women like it’s their job. At least, I don’t think they do. They do a pretty damn good job of hiding it if that’s the case.”
Brooks’had never had a serious relationship. He said he only has the occasional one night stand and it’s only been superficial. None of the brother’s except for Orrin have invited a girl to Sunday dinner at their parents house. He has never invited a girl back to his place.
“Hell, I never bring them to my place. I’m not one of those guys who has a new woman every weekend. I’ve had the occasional hookup, but they’re never at my place. Other than Ramsey, my mom, and Jade, my house is a woman-free zone.”
Brooks was all in with Palmer and knew it was different with her.
I enjoyed the family scenes and seeing more of the characters. It’s always nice to see good parents and good families in books. A lot of times, the hero and heroine have terrible parents and families. Palmer and Brooks both had great parents and siblings. I wish there would have been scenes over Palmer’s parents house. I would have liked more scenes of Palmer and Deacon. Brooks parents Carol and Raymond are wonderful. Several years ago, they welcomed their niece Ramsey into their home when she had nowhere else to go. The Kincaid brothers are all mamma’s boys and proud of it. They get great advice from their dad too. There are 9 Kincaid brothers.
The Kincaid Brothers (all 9 of the brothers in order):
Orrin(oldest)- 32 or about to be 33 (two years older than Declan)
Declan- single dad with 4 year old daughter Blakely. He either co-owns or works at the auto shop. He two years older than Brooks so I guess 31
Brooks- 29 a nurse
Sterling
Rushton
Archer - he graduated with Palmer so he would be 23
Ryder
Twins: Maverick and Merrick
I liked scenes with all the brothers and how tight knit they are.
“All of us. You have eight brothers who are standing behind you. Holding you up. That’s for a lifetime, brother,” Orrin says. “Not just today, but today and all of the tomorrows. We’re here for you.” I nod. “Love you guys.” “We love you too.”
The Setty siblings are really close too.
Setty Siblings
Deacon- oldest- 32/33- he’s a lawyer
Piper
Palmer-23 photographer
I liked getting to catch up with Deacon and Ramsey. They plan to get married in the park where they had their first photo shoot. They are getting married on the two year anniversary of when first met. It’s funny that Palmer still jokes about wanting their hypothetical first child to be named after her since she helped play matchmaker with them.
I loved getting to see more of Declan’s little daughter Blakely. She is such a little cutie pie and has everyone wrapped around her tiny finger. She says such funny stuff. I love kids at that age and the stuff that comes out of their mouths. Kids really do say the darndest things. One of my favorite Blakely lines was when she asked if Palmer needed a “cock drop” instead of cough drop. She had some other funny lines too.
That seems to appease her. “Daddy, I’m starving. My belly has been yelling at me for a long, long time.” ~Blakely
I thought it was sweet that Ramsey and the girls would have girls days with Blakely. They even had a slumber party at Ramsey and Deacon’s house. Blakely couldn’t wait for another one. Blakely said she needed her girl days because she was surrounded by boys. She has 8 doting uncles, 9 including Deacon. I wish some of the girl days would have been shown. It was just talked about.
Blakely’s mother died in a car accident shortly after Blakely was born. Declan had a one night stand with Blakely’s mother and that is how Blakely came to be. I can’t wait for Declan’s story.
I liked the scene where Brooks and Palmer dance in the rain. I think it was romantic.
“My parents still to this day dance around the kitchen and even in the rain. I asked Dad once why he always danced with her. He said, ‘Son, you always dance with her, even if it’s in the rain, and you do it like no one is watching.”
Palmer was the one to do the pushing away because she wanted to protect her heart. Brooks wanted her to stay over his place and wanted to spend time with her. She was the one to set the no strings attached thing in place. There is a short break up but only maybe around a week.
There are two epilogues:One in Brooks pov and another in Palmer's pov. I thought the epilogues were nice.
Standalone Book:
Never with Me- Ramsey(Kincaid brother’s little cousin/Deacon friend of some of Kincaid brothers and Palmer’s older brother) The Kincaid brothers are first introduced in this story.
Never with Me a standalone (Ramsey (h) Orrin's cousin/Deacon (H) Orrin's best friend)
Kincaid Brothers series
Stay Always(free prequel novella)0.5-Orrin/Jade
Stay Over(Book 1)-Brooks/Palmer
Stay Forever(book 2)-Declan (single dad)/Kennedy- November 1, 2022
Stay Tonight- Sterling/?- January 10, 2023
Stay Together-
Stay Wild
Stay Present
Stay Anyway
Stay Real
Safety info:
Palmer (h) just turned 23 -photographer
Brooks (H) 29 - E.R. nurse
No virgins
Palmer (h)- says she has never been able to orgasm from oral sex. Brooks offers to help her with that. She has secertly had a crush on Brooks since she was 11 and he rescued her when she got scarecd climbing a tree. He was was 17 so he just saw her as his friends kid sister for years.
She said she never dated a guy that cared enough to send her a good morning text bc they were thinking about her.
That's all it says about her dating history.
Brooks isn't a manwhore. He's never had a serious relationship just a girl here or there for the night. He's never been in love. He never brought a girl back to his place. He doesn't want to settle for anything less than the love like his parents have.
Palmer is the one that says they should keep their benefits relationship secret. Brooks doesn't care if people know about them.
Palmer does some pulling away because she worries that her heart will be broken when there benefits thing ends. Brooks is all in with her.
No om/ow drama- Palmer's sister does try to spring a guy on Pamler at Brook's brothers little party. The guy hits on her and stares at her chest. Archer(Brook's brother) rescues her by asking her to dance.
There really isn't much drama at all in the book.
Separation:they break up for like a week. Palmer breaks things off before he can break things off. He had no intention of ever breaking things off.
Protection: they start out using condoms. Palmer is on the pill so eventually they stop using condoms. He pulls out the first time they have sex without a condom (she is on the pill). I don't think either of them have had sex without a condoms before.
Consent: Brooks was all about consent. “You hold all the control here, Palmer. If you want to stop, or hell, not even start, that’s your call.”
Epilogue: there are two epilogues. One in Brooks pov and another in Palmer's pov. I thought the epilogues were nice.
December 2, 2024
I know I have read this author before. And I don’t recall having the issues with her dialogue before. But this book felt like she was a brand new author. Telling us everything. Juvenile dialogue. Totally ridiculous.
February 21, 2023
3.5 Stars ⭐
November 2, 2024
I loved this book. I was on a 2 star reading streak and this book and its prequel saved me. So far I'm loving the series and I want to read the other siblings. These books are the first ones I've read by this author and I really love her writing style.
The good:
1. The relationship between the brothers
2. How sweet and attentive Brooks is with Palmer
The not so good:
1. It may be too sweet for some people.
The good:
1. The relationship between the brothers
2. How sweet and attentive Brooks is with Palmer
The not so good:
1. It may be too sweet for some people.
February 22, 2024
(4.5 stars)
Brooks Kincaid is a nurse at the local hospital, a loving brother and son, and one amazing lover. At the engagement party of his cousin, he starts to notice the little sister of his friend and soon to be cousin-in-law.
Palmer is the photographer responsible for getting her best friend, Ramsey, and her brother, Deacon, together. For as long as she can remember she has had a crush on her brother's friend. Palmer has never acted on her feelings, that is, until he over hears her telling her friends that she has never been satisfied in the romance department. Everything changes after that. Even though they both agreed to keep their hearts out the equation and to keep it between the two of them, sparks fly, and feelings get in the way. Will these two let their feelings take over or will they call it quits and "stay over"?
Stay Over is the hidden friends-to-lovers romance that kicks off Kaylee Ryan's new series, The Kincaid Brothers. This book is light and fun, it's sweet and sexy, and leaves you with all the feel-good feelings. I laughed, cried, yelled at the couple for being stubborn, and felt all gooey and fuzzy inside when these two finally gave in. I am ready for more from the Kincaid family. Bring on Declan Kincaid's story Stay Forever.
**Audio Review**
This audio book is narrated by the two new-to-me narrators, Alexa Elmy and Eric McArthur. Having not heard any narrations by these two before, I was pleasantly surprised by them. This story was one that I eyeball read a few years ago and I immediately fell in love with Brooks and Palmer. Now getting the opportunity to listen early to their story was such a joy. Both of these actors brought their story to life beautifully. They really played up the light-heartedness and fun, brought out the sweet yet spicy moments, and gave me all the feels. I look forward to hear more from these two.
Brooks Kincaid is a nurse at the local hospital, a loving brother and son, and one amazing lover. At the engagement party of his cousin, he starts to notice the little sister of his friend and soon to be cousin-in-law.
Palmer is the photographer responsible for getting her best friend, Ramsey, and her brother, Deacon, together. For as long as she can remember she has had a crush on her brother's friend. Palmer has never acted on her feelings, that is, until he over hears her telling her friends that she has never been satisfied in the romance department. Everything changes after that. Even though they both agreed to keep their hearts out the equation and to keep it between the two of them, sparks fly, and feelings get in the way. Will these two let their feelings take over or will they call it quits and "stay over"?
Stay Over is the hidden friends-to-lovers romance that kicks off Kaylee Ryan's new series, The Kincaid Brothers. This book is light and fun, it's sweet and sexy, and leaves you with all the feel-good feelings. I laughed, cried, yelled at the couple for being stubborn, and felt all gooey and fuzzy inside when these two finally gave in. I am ready for more from the Kincaid family. Bring on Declan Kincaid's story Stay Forever.
**Audio Review**
This audio book is narrated by the two new-to-me narrators, Alexa Elmy and Eric McArthur. Having not heard any narrations by these two before, I was pleasantly surprised by them. This story was one that I eyeball read a few years ago and I immediately fell in love with Brooks and Palmer. Now getting the opportunity to listen early to their story was such a joy. Both of these actors brought their story to life beautifully. They really played up the light-heartedness and fun, brought out the sweet yet spicy moments, and gave me all the feels. I look forward to hear more from these two.
March 1, 2024
This is book 1 in Ryan's Kincaid Brothers series and can be read as a standalone. This book is Brook's and Palmer's journey to a HEA. I feel like this book is the first of a spin off because there are already couples that are planning their forevers that are secondary characters in this book. That said, I loved Brook's character he knew what he wanted but went with Palmer's comfort which only backfired for them both. Palmer came across a bit wishy washy for me and while I loved her loyalty to friends and family she didn't have the strength to go after what she wanted. Brooks on the other hand did and with the help of his friends and family was able to get the HEA he's always wanted and didn't dare hope he could have. Good, smooth flowing storyline, told from dual points of view with a good balance of sweet and heat. Dual narration was wonderfully done and a good does of humor provided by the youngster in this tight knit family.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.
*this review is based on the audio version of this read.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.
*this review is based on the audio version of this read.
September 11, 2022
I have loved Palmer since we first met her in Ramsey’s story she is feisty and fun and had me laughing out loud. Her and Brooks were completely made for one another. These two have been friends forever and both have been attracted to one another but have never acted in it. The chemistry these two have is undeniable but neither acted on it and then they both went their separate ways only to be throw back together. This was such a great start to a new series and getting introduced to the first Kincaid brother. If you are looking for some down home pure wholesome reading with some amazing sexy time this baby is for you. I love all the brothers I love the family aspect and how everyone is there for one another I love Palmer like no other and I cannot wait for the next book!!! Bring it on!!!
September 12, 2022
I had a strong feeling I would love this book and I was right.
This is a hidden friends with benefits turning to something more romance.
I really enjoyed the will they/won't they in this. It added to the drama and kept me wanting to read more. These two were so stubborn I wanted to scream sometimes! They were so perfect for each other but I could understand Palmer's hesitation. Brooks was swoon worthy. Not only does he deliver in the bedroom but he's also super romantic? *faints from swooning too hard*
I felt the resolutions to the conflicts were believable and felt earned.
Ryan writes a wonderful story that I couldn't get enough of. Since this is the beginning of a series, I'm highly anticipating the next one.
*Thank you to Greys Promotions and the author for providing an advanced readers copy. I voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
This is a hidden friends with benefits turning to something more romance.
I really enjoyed the will they/won't they in this. It added to the drama and kept me wanting to read more. These two were so stubborn I wanted to scream sometimes! They were so perfect for each other but I could understand Palmer's hesitation. Brooks was swoon worthy. Not only does he deliver in the bedroom but he's also super romantic? *faints from swooning too hard*
I felt the resolutions to the conflicts were believable and felt earned.
Ryan writes a wonderful story that I couldn't get enough of. Since this is the beginning of a series, I'm highly anticipating the next one.
*Thank you to Greys Promotions and the author for providing an advanced readers copy. I voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
September 13, 2022
What a way to kick off a series. We've met the Kincaid brothers in previous book (Never with Me by Kaylee Ryan so I knew this would be a great book. And let me tell you about Brooks; that man is so fine. He's a nurse, loving brother, great lover and simply a beautiful soul. He just recently started to notice his friend's sister, Palmer.
She is a bit younger than him and has had a huge crush on him for as long as she remembers. If there was ever a perfect guy for her it would be him. The joy she felt when they finally fell into bed together can't not be described. But she is convinced that he will get tired of her, so despite developing feelings, she is trying so hard to keep a bit of a distance to save her when they call ends to their relationship. But Brooks is not having any of that.
The more time he spends with her, the more he's convinced that she is the perfect woman for him. She's running scared but he is determined to make her his in every sense of the word.
I laughed, cried and then laughed again and by the end of this book my heart was full and soul at peace. Definitely recommend this 100%!
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
She is a bit younger than him and has had a huge crush on him for as long as she remembers. If there was ever a perfect guy for her it would be him. The joy she felt when they finally fell into bed together can't not be described. But she is convinced that he will get tired of her, so despite developing feelings, she is trying so hard to keep a bit of a distance to save her when they call ends to their relationship. But Brooks is not having any of that.
The more time he spends with her, the more he's convinced that she is the perfect woman for him. She's running scared but he is determined to make her his in every sense of the word.
I laughed, cried and then laughed again and by the end of this book my heart was full and soul at peace. Definitely recommend this 100%!
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
September 13, 2022
4.5 Stars
Kaylee Ryan knows how to write with heat, pull you in quickly, and keep your attention til the end. The Kincaid brothers look to be no different. Brooks overhears a confession and uses this opportunity to help Palmer. But what neither is aware of at the time, can they keep the relationship feelings free? As crushes become more and meddlesome brothers catch on, I could not put the book down. I will enjoy the Kincaid brother’s stories as there are eight more.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Kaylee Ryan knows how to write with heat, pull you in quickly, and keep your attention til the end. The Kincaid brothers look to be no different. Brooks overhears a confession and uses this opportunity to help Palmer. But what neither is aware of at the time, can they keep the relationship feelings free? As crushes become more and meddlesome brothers catch on, I could not put the book down. I will enjoy the Kincaid brother’s stories as there are eight more.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
June 22, 2024
i really liked this couple. I did, at times, I wanted to strangle them for taking so long to admit they were in love with each other. I also loved the dynamic between the 9 brothers. My only complaint for the book was that I kept feeling like I was missing back story about one of the couples. I'm not sure if they are a part of a different series. Despite that, I definitely recommend it.
September 18, 2022
I felt a little lost at first, like I was jumping into an already developed world and it kind of confused me. That didn't last too long so I kept going. I enjoyed Brooks and Palmer. They were both likeable characters, they were fun, and there was a good amount of heat/steam with very low angst. A light and fun read. But it fell flat for me. I enjoyed it enough but I couldn't completely grasp the need to keep it secret when both of their families were rooting for them to be together. I didn't get that forbidden vibe that I was hoping for.
December 16, 2024
I loved this book! It was so cute! Normally I don’t like to read about casual relationships but I like how this one was done. I’m very excited to dive further into the Kincaid brother’s stories!
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August 31, 2022
The storyline in this book was fantastic and grabbed my attention so much that I was unable to put the book down until I had read every single page. I can't wait to read even more books in this series.
I was privileged enough to receive an advanced reader copy of this book from the author for a voluntary and honest review.
I was privileged enough to receive an advanced reader copy of this book from the author for a voluntary and honest review.
September 2, 2022
This is such an amazing book leading to the res of this series. I can’t wait for more Kincaid men. Brooks and Palmer, they’re sweet and sexy and just plain fun. Can’t wait for more!!!
September 13, 2022
A steamy, sweet, lighthearted read that pulled at my heartstrings. I found Palmer to be such a relatable character and loved how her relationship with Brooks evolved into something more so naturally. Such a fun read! *I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
September 14, 2022
Palmer has always had a crush on Brooks that she kept hidden away at all costs until a night of unexpected confessions has them deciding on a friends with benefits situation to help Palmer with a little issue but Brooks quickly realizes there’s more to his friends little sister then he thought
January 3, 2023
I could not stop reading! Brooks and Palmer ❤️
October 26, 2024
It seems like there wasn’t enough build up. The relationship was too easy from the start. There wasn’t a great conflict. Don’t get me wrong, I like the possessive love but also enjoy more of a build up to the romance.
November 2, 2022
After reading the prequel, I though this one was going to be like it.
I wanted the banter, the smiles, and the comfy vibes. I got miscommunication.
It wasn't a favorite, but I'm excited for Declan's book.
I wanted the banter, the smiles, and the comfy vibes. I got miscommunication.
It wasn't a favorite, but I'm excited for Declan's book.
August 11, 2024
Brooks 🥰 I absolutely loved Brooks! These two were awesome together! I loved how Brooks never gave up on Palmer! They were definitely meant for one another! 🥰💚
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