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layla87's review
5.0
**** Highly Recommended Men****
There's a reason why lily Morton is a one-click author for me. She delivers the perfect balance of snark, angst, sweetness, and sexiness in her stories, and she didn't disappoint in this collection of shorts of our favorite men from the Mixed Messages series and the Finding Home series.
These Marvelous Morsels of shorts had it all. You get to see our couples... (yes ours because they are public property at this point).... in different stages of their relationships.
Everyone gets a turn! Grumpy Gabe, Outspoken Oz, and Jolly Jude, with everyone else. Some stories were already out there in her Readers Group on FB, and others are either deleted scenes or brand new.
With Gabe and Dylan, you see the dreaded Valentine's Day fiasco and its aftermath, Gabe being all mother-hen with a sick Dylan, and him babysitting Billy. This one was favorite, as Gabe embraces a fatherly side no one knew existed. #YouveChangedMe
With Jude and Asa, you get to see them both jealous of former fuckbuddies with a big old green-eyed monster rearing its head. Jude's first Christmas is also there, and the day Asa and Jude get married. This was my favorite by far. It was equal parts romantic, sexy, and funny as hell. So funny in fact, that Ivo's "War Photographer" status comes in handy. #BestDayOfMyLife
With Henry and Ivo. you get small snippets of Henry suffering from some golf mishaps, and Ivo showing Henry exactly what he means to him. #EveryoneNeedsAHenry
With Oz and Silas, Oz is his usual self, and Silas is just going along with the ride. Oz gets his hand dirty and delivers a foal and then gets proposed to in a rather.... unconventional place.
PS... NO stationary closets were harmed in the making of this short. #PerfectForMe
Milo and Niall roleplay Rupenzal for Niall's 40th birthday..... #nuffsaid
Gideon and Eli bring out all the feels. Their short was by far the angstiest and for good reason. Their vulnerabilities are laid out in the open and resolved, but not without shedding few tears.
I received an ARC from GRR, in exchange for an honest review.
There's a reason why lily Morton is a one-click author for me. She delivers the perfect balance of snark, angst, sweetness, and sexiness in her stories, and she didn't disappoint in this collection of shorts of our favorite men from the Mixed Messages series and the Finding Home series.
These Marvelous Morsels of shorts had it all. You get to see our couples... (yes ours because they are public property at this point).... in different stages of their relationships.
Everyone gets a turn! Grumpy Gabe, Outspoken Oz, and Jolly Jude, with everyone else. Some stories were already out there in her Readers Group on FB, and others are either deleted scenes or brand new.
With Gabe and Dylan, you see the dreaded Valentine's Day fiasco and its aftermath, Gabe being all mother-hen with a sick Dylan, and him babysitting Billy. This one was favorite, as Gabe embraces a fatherly side no one knew existed. #YouveChangedMe
With Jude and Asa, you get to see them both jealous of former fuckbuddies with a big old green-eyed monster rearing its head. Jude's first Christmas is also there, and the day Asa and Jude get married. This was my favorite by far. It was equal parts romantic, sexy, and funny as hell. So funny in fact, that Ivo's "War Photographer" status comes in handy. #BestDayOfMyLife
With Henry and Ivo. you get small snippets of Henry suffering from some golf mishaps, and Ivo showing Henry exactly what he means to him. #EveryoneNeedsAHenry
With Oz and Silas, Oz is his usual self, and Silas is just going along with the ride. Oz gets his hand dirty and delivers a foal and then gets proposed to in a rather.... unconventional place.
PS... NO stationary closets were harmed in the making of this short. #PerfectForMe
Milo and Niall roleplay Rupenzal for Niall's 40th birthday..... #nuffsaid
Gideon and Eli bring out all the feels. Their short was by far the angstiest and for good reason. Their vulnerabilities are laid out in the open and resolved, but not without shedding few tears.
I received an ARC from GRR, in exchange for an honest review.
kaitlin_durante's review
4.0
Adorable collection of short stories that fall within the Mixed Signals and Finding series.
These stories add just a little something more to each couple and I appreciated that some weren't all sunshine and rainbows.
These stories add just a little something more to each couple and I appreciated that some weren't all sunshine and rainbows.
robazizo's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely collection of shorts from the Mixed Messages and Finding Home series. One can only hope an anthology such as this will also be published for the Close Proximity series.
vicki_williams's review
4.0
I love the sass, snark, witty banter, the sweet and the heat that Lily Morton brings to her characters and this wonderful selection of short stories includes all of that and more.
It really is like catching up with old friends and finding out what’s been going on I their lives. From marriage to babysitting to becoming fathers and more, we get another quick look at our favourite characters and what’s been happening in their relationships. There’s lots of laughter, lots of feels and lots of entertainment.
Please don’t read this unless you have read the books, there’s way too many spoilers! Read the books, fall in love with the characters and then treat yourself to this book of shorts - it’s the proverbial cherry on top.
It really is like catching up with old friends and finding out what’s been going on I their lives. From marriage to babysitting to becoming fathers and more, we get another quick look at our favourite characters and what’s been happening in their relationships. There’s lots of laughter, lots of feels and lots of entertainment.
Please don’t read this unless you have read the books, there’s way too many spoilers! Read the books, fall in love with the characters and then treat yourself to this book of shorts - it’s the proverbial cherry on top.
florpauttazzo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
anintrovertrambles's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
nasaje's review against another edition
4.0
Gabe and Dylan: Literal perfection. I'd read most of these scenes before, but they are by far my favorite couple, so I loved it all so much.
Jude and Asa: Meh. The stories were okay, but not as gushy and nice and Dylan and Gabe's. Because although both couples had fluffy and angsty short stories, some of Jude and Asa's angst left me a little annoyed where Dylan and Gabe's did not. (I might be influenced by my enormous love for Gabe and Dylan, though.)
Henry and Ivo: still need to learn to communicate, but okay.
Oz and Silas: Cute. That's all I have to say about that
Jude and Asa: Meh. The stories were okay, but not as gushy and nice and Dylan and Gabe's. Because although both couples had fluffy and angsty short stories, some of Jude and Asa's angst left me a little annoyed where Dylan and Gabe's did not. (I might be influenced by my enormous love for Gabe and Dylan, though.)
Henry and Ivo: still need to learn to communicate, but okay.
Oz and Silas: Cute. That's all I have to say about that
bharmonyauthor's review against another edition
4.0
This is the perfect mix of short stories from author, Lily Morton.
Lily Morton brings together small insights into her guys with snark, steam, and plenty of sweetness. This is absolutely a must-read for those who loved the Mixed Messages series!
Keep in mind that these short stories should not be read as a standalone. And why would you, the original books for all of these men are amazing in their own right. For me, I felt the need to binge all of the books just so I could enjoy them again after reading Short Stack.
As I hoped, each story had me laughing and swooning. This is definitely one you need if you love all things Lily Morton.
Lily Morton brings together small insights into her guys with snark, steam, and plenty of sweetness. This is absolutely a must-read for those who loved the Mixed Messages series!
Keep in mind that these short stories should not be read as a standalone. And why would you, the original books for all of these men are amazing in their own right. For me, I felt the need to binge all of the books just so I could enjoy them again after reading Short Stack.
As I hoped, each story had me laughing and swooning. This is definitely one you need if you love all things Lily Morton.