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roryta86reads's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good. Well written and great story. The conflict is JUST PERFECT. It's a 4 because I hated some of the speech style used. I don't remember if this was mentioned or not, but I assume these are grown men in their 30s or late 20s? And sometimes they sounded like teens. It was a huge pet peeve of mine while reading. but I soldiered on and am glad I did because the other stuff make up for it. Great story.
paufaux's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
florpauttazzo's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
myzanm's review against another edition
4.0
I'm torn about this book.
I loved the majority of this story. There were great characters, an interesting set up and some minor twists.
On the other hand it felt a bit slow paced where nothing much happened for large parts. Then there where the parts where the MCs whined. I like angsty, but sometimes it just went a bit far.
I loved the majority of this story. There were great characters, an interesting set up and some minor twists.
On the other hand it felt a bit slow paced where nothing much happened for large parts. Then there where the parts where the MCs whined. I like angsty, but sometimes it just went a bit far.
maya56's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a LONG time to get used to this narrator. Still not a favourite.
thaictaff's review against another edition
4.0
Most M/M romance I read are angst ridden and problematic – which means I’m probably looking in the wrong places – so I usually go into them with low expectations so I won’t be disappointed. And let me tell you, I could never be disappointed in this book, ever.
Alec’s boyfriend has walked out on him seemingly out of nowhere. He’s mourning the lost of his relationship when he finds out his ex Tyler has moved on and is dating someone. Alec decides then he needs to make some changes in his life, changes that involves impulsively buying a motorcycle he neither knows how to work nor knows if it’s actually working properly. So his friend Noah recommends going to see Dylan Booth, the owner of a motorcycle garage, to help him with figure out how to handle his motorcycle.
Somehow, these two form an unlikely friendship. And after witnessing an awkward conversation between Alec and his ex, Dylan comes up with a plan to pretend to date Alec, in order to make Tyler jealous (FAKE DATING GUYS, I’M NOT OKAY). I mean what could go wrong right? A straight guy pretending to be in a gay relationship, totally normal.
Noah pressed his hand to his chest. “I wouldn’t miss this fake-homo show for all the Gucci shoes on Rodeo Drive. Besides, once Dylan Booth gets an idea in his head, the threat of hell and high water pants won’t change his mind. Hetero or not, he’ll make a fabulous backup boyfriend.”
Alec, sweet, dorky, amazing Alec, he is such an incredible character, I absolutely love him. He deserves everything good in the world okay. He reminds me so much of my best friend, they both want the whole fairytale story; fall in love, get married, have kids, etc. I loved that his development included realizing that those things aren’t everything and being someone’s boyfriend isn’t what’s important in life.
Dylan is a wonderful character as well. Going into this, I was expecting him to have an inner battle over the fact he was attracted to another guy and stay in denial for most of the story. That didn’t happen at all, and I’m so grateful for it. His development happened beautifully, I could see where he was coming from with his decisions even if I didn’t agree with them. The only struggle he had was with labels, and never about his relationship with Alec, he knew he wanted him, but he just wasn’t sure he could handle a relationship and all the labels that came with it.
“Actually, there’s really only one thing I need you to call yourself.”
“What’s that?”
“Mine.”
When I got to the end of this book I was so satisfied with everything, I’m so glad I decided to pick this up. The writing was good and the story progressed beautifully, but what really caught me was how real the characters felt.
Review also posted at Read. Breathe. Repeat.
Alec’s boyfriend has walked out on him seemingly out of nowhere. He’s mourning the lost of his relationship when he finds out his ex Tyler has moved on and is dating someone. Alec decides then he needs to make some changes in his life, changes that involves impulsively buying a motorcycle he neither knows how to work nor knows if it’s actually working properly. So his friend Noah recommends going to see Dylan Booth, the owner of a motorcycle garage, to help him with figure out how to handle his motorcycle.
Somehow, these two form an unlikely friendship. And after witnessing an awkward conversation between Alec and his ex, Dylan comes up with a plan to pretend to date Alec, in order to make Tyler jealous (FAKE DATING GUYS, I’M NOT OKAY). I mean what could go wrong right? A straight guy pretending to be in a gay relationship, totally normal.
Noah pressed his hand to his chest. “I wouldn’t miss this fake-homo show for all the Gucci shoes on Rodeo Drive. Besides, once Dylan Booth gets an idea in his head, the threat of hell and high water pants won’t change his mind. Hetero or not, he’ll make a fabulous backup boyfriend.”
Alec, sweet, dorky, amazing Alec, he is such an incredible character, I absolutely love him. He deserves everything good in the world okay. He reminds me so much of my best friend, they both want the whole fairytale story; fall in love, get married, have kids, etc. I loved that his development included realizing that those things aren’t everything and being someone’s boyfriend isn’t what’s important in life.
Dylan is a wonderful character as well. Going into this, I was expecting him to have an inner battle over the fact he was attracted to another guy and stay in denial for most of the story. That didn’t happen at all, and I’m so grateful for it. His development happened beautifully, I could see where he was coming from with his decisions even if I didn’t agree with them. The only struggle he had was with labels, and never about his relationship with Alec, he knew he wanted him, but he just wasn’t sure he could handle a relationship and all the labels that came with it.
“Actually, there’s really only one thing I need you to call yourself.”
“What’s that?”
“Mine.”
When I got to the end of this book I was so satisfied with everything, I’m so glad I decided to pick this up. The writing was good and the story progressed beautifully, but what really caught me was how real the characters felt.
Review also posted at Read. Breathe. Repeat.
six9's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
katie_baker's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
casseyreads's review against another edition
1.0
the only good thing about this is the fact that it's kind of hot, but nothing in this book really works for me, it seems fast-paced yet slow at the same time. Along with the fact that it's the basic plot of most romantic contemporary erotic books. This book is overall not really my cup of tea.
hpstrangelove's review against another edition
5.0
(Audio version) Not my normal type of story but the sample narration on Audible grabbed me so I decided to give it a try. I surprisingly enjoyed it although the story did have some dark aspects so that might be why.
I thought the characters were well developed and easily made an emotional connection with them, even 'the ex'. I enjoyed the narrator and the slight changes he made to make each character have a unique 'voice'.
I hope the second book will be out in audio soon - I don't have time to sit and read so audio books are my main choice.
I thought the characters were well developed and easily made an emotional connection with them, even 'the ex'. I enjoyed the narrator and the slight changes he made to make each character have a unique 'voice'.
I hope the second book will be out in audio soon - I don't have time to sit and read so audio books are my main choice.