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Only Orlando by Charlie Novak

msjessc's review

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I know that humans aren't flat, but I really can't seem to get a handle on Jude and Charles' relationship and it's driving me nuts. If there's no power dynamic outside the bedroom that's fine, but there is and it keeps adjusting. I think that's just how a dominant and a switch match up, but it's driving me nuts I can't get a handle on.  (Obv a me issue.) Then there's Orlando, as opposed to the other two who have lots going on in the personality department, he has none but "adorable slut". (No shame.) Yet these two men are all "he's amazing.  I'm super possessive of him already." Why? I don't even know what he's like. Which is what's really making it difficult to stay in the story - It's all insta.  The sex was good though.

lindzmace's review

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sorry but i don't want to read a book that only has idealised versions of a conversation and no dialogue that actually feels real! also i am bored of every book with any sort of kink in it needing to have a traffic lights safe word convo. my friends, you can use anything you want as a safe word, including (oh my god): <i>no</i>. the horror! anyways, i'm feeling a bit mean but really, i deserve better.

notguilty's review

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4.5

This story is beyond cute. Charles and Jude are a fantastic couple who clearly have a lot of love to give.  I adored seeing how they cared for one another, even while ‘playing’ with a third, while also making sure to be considerate and thoughtful to Orlando. 

These three had an immediate connection that just made them the sweetest grouping ever. 

Orlando himself was also pretty special. He was so perfect for both men and their relationship. He didn’t just get what he needed from this Daddy/Sir pairing, he also gave them so much. 

I really enjoyed how well they worked as a triad, but they were also wonderful as separate pairings, going on dates, and making sure each and every one of them felt seen.

If you want a sweet (and hot) MMM romance that will make you swoon for ages, than this story is perfect.

 

my_throne_of_books's review

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5.0

This book was absolutely amazing. After finishing Always Eli I have wondered about Orlando's story as he played a big role in Eli's story and I wanted to know more about him. When Charlie announced she was writing his story I was so excited. The book was amazing and I loved seeing Orlando's point of view also for part of Eli's story again and seeing him getting his own happy ever after with both Charles and Jude. 
Orlando intrigued me from the beginning. He is so nice and I loved seeing his friendship with Eli. When he meets Charles and Jude they immediately hit it off. The chemistry they have so amazing. Seeing them all work out their feelings was so cute. They all have things to learn. 
The smut in this book is also very steamy as it's a mmm romance. So if you are in the mood for a steamy queer romance this one is for you. Even though I recommend reading Charlie's other series Forever love to get the full story this one can be read as a stand alone. 
Thanks to Charlie Novak for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. 
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