Let’s switch gears to Kristen Ashley. She writes female friendships better than most. She also gives us cast of characters that are crazy, outspoken, loving, flawed, and unwaveringly loyal. Her Rock Chicks are a prime example of squad goals, minus the copious amounts of kidnappings and shootout, of course! We need only look at book one, Rock Chick to get, lifelong friends to lovers, best friend’s brother AND tight girlfriend bonds which can only be described as Rock Chicks. Just as Kristen Ashley has her own brand of alpha man, she also has her own brand of heroines, and that sisterhood is sacred. Indy Savage and Lee Nightingale were basically written in the stars, a no-brainer couple that was destined to happen. As important, Indy and her friendship with Lee’s sister, Ally. Everything in this entire series is an exercise in friendship in all of the best possible ways. The cast of characters in this series and the multitude of crossovers are some of the most endearing characters out there. From social workers to drag queens and all of the bookstores, cops, and baristas in-between, the Rock Chick series is friendship 101!