Can you recommend some dads best friend romance novels?

One common theme is the element of forbidden love. Since it's the dad's best friend, there's often a sense of going against the family norms or expectations.

Well, 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion is an interesting best friend romance - ish novel. The main character, Don, goes on a quest for a wife but ends up having a special connection with Rosie that starts as a friendship based on his project. Another good one is 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell. It beautifully portrays the relationship between two misfits who become best friends first and then something more. 'Love, Rosie' by Cecelia Ahern also has a great story of two best friends and their journey towards realizing their love for each other over the years.

Sure. 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne is a great one. It's about two co - workers who start off as rivals but have underlying best - friend - like banter. Another is 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell, which has elements of a girl's new relationship while also exploring her deep friendship with her twin brother. And 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han features a girl whose fake relationship with her long - time friend turns into something more real.

There was a time when the dad was away on a business trip and his car broke down at home. His best friend not only took the car to the mechanic but also made sure the mom and kids had rides to all their activities. It was such a kind and helpful gesture that showed true friendship.

One popular gay best friend romance novel is 'Red, White & Royal Blue'. It tells the story of the relationship between the First Son of the United States and a British prince, which develops from a sort of rivalry to a deep romantic connection. Another is 'Call Me by Your Name', a beautifully written novel that explores the intense relationship between two men, starting from their friendship and evolving into more. And 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' is also great. It focuses on a teenage boy's journey as he deals with his identity and his relationship with his best friend which turns into something more romantic.

Well, 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' has a bit of that dynamic. Lara Jean has a connection with her sister's ex - boyfriend which is similar in the sense of a complicated relationship. While not exactly best friend's brother, it gives that kind of feeling of a relationship that has some restrictions but also strong attraction. Another one could be 'Fangirl' where Cath has some interesting interactions with her roommate's brother that could be seen as a budding romance.

There is also 'Forbidden Love: Older Brother's Best Friend' which delves deep into the forbidden aspect of such a relationship. The story might include the internal struggle of the characters, as they know their relationship could potentially cause problems in the family dynamic due to the connection with the older brother. But the strong attraction between them makes it a very engaging read.

Well, you could try searching on fanfiction platforms like Archive of Our Own. There might be some interesting stories there about 'dads friend Edward Lemon'. Just type in the relevant keywords in the search bar, and you may find stories that explore different relationships and scenarios involving this character.

Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green can be seen as a form of best - friend - turned - lovers story. Hazel and Gus start as friends who share a lot in common due to their illness and then their relationship blossoms into love. Another one is 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell. Eleanor and Park are initially friends on the school bus, bonding over comic books and music, and gradually fall in love.

Definitely. 'Attachments' by Rainbow Rowell is a wonderful best friend romantic novel. The main character, Lincoln, reads the emails of two coworkers who are best friends. He gradually falls in love with one of them through reading her words. It's a unique take on how someone can develop feelings for a person they don't really interact with directly at first but get to know through their written thoughts. Also, 'My Best Friend's Wedding' (the book version) has a complex relationship where the main character realizes her feelings for her best friend might be more than just friendship when he is about to get married.