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13rebecca13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is a really gorgeous queer retelling of Pretty Woman.
Teddy Hughes, known as Plant Daddy, is divorced and his horticultural business is closing due to this. Although he lives with his best friend Kit, he knows he must leave New York and go back home to Louisiana.
Cole Vivien, French entrepreneur and founder of VERSTL a gay sex work company, has his own struggles despite being widely successful and from a rich family.
The two meet accidentally, when they both really needed someone. Cole has a few functions to attend and Teddy needs money so the two come up with a fake dating business agreement. But they end up finding themselves in too deep.
This book is beautiful. It's spicy, it's emotional and everything I want from a romance novel. We do have a little bit of a third act break-up/miscommunication trope that I usually dislike but it really added to the turmoil that Cole and Teddy both feel.
There is so much queer representation in this novel so this book is perfect for those who struggle to find LGBTQIA+ romances in a sea of straight ones!
Teddy Hughes, known as Plant Daddy, is divorced and his horticultural business is closing due to this. Although he lives with his best friend Kit, he knows he must leave New York and go back home to Louisiana.
Cole Vivien, French entrepreneur and founder of VERSTL a gay sex work company, has his own struggles despite being widely successful and from a rich family.
The two meet accidentally, when they both really needed someone. Cole has a few functions to attend and Teddy needs money so the two come up with a fake dating business agreement. But they end up finding themselves in too deep.
This book is beautiful. It's spicy, it's emotional and everything I want from a romance novel. We do have a little bit of a third act break-up/miscommunication trope that I usually dislike but it really added to the turmoil that Cole and Teddy both feel.
There is so much queer representation in this novel so this book is perfect for those who struggle to find LGBTQIA+ romances in a sea of straight ones!
bradleyj's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A sweet cozy queer romance novel. I loved it!
thejumpingbean14's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jshawreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.0
After seeing this kind of explode all over Bookstagram, I was excited to see it come up on Netgalley and had to get it.
A queer, sex work positive, body positive, reworking of the Pretty Woman story, fake boyfriends with a hell of a lot spice. A fast paced, punchy read. It hit the mark with the romance/spice aspects but had legitimately powerful positive messages about trust, sex positivity, pride, and shame.
Teddy and Cole are fun, lovable characters. Nuanced and real. And, their support systems are a shining light in their lives.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A queer, sex work positive, body positive, reworking of the Pretty Woman story, fake boyfriends with a hell of a lot spice. A fast paced, punchy read. It hit the mark with the romance/spice aspects but had legitimately powerful positive messages about trust, sex positivity, pride, and shame.
Teddy and Cole are fun, lovable characters. Nuanced and real. And, their support systems are a shining light in their lives.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
sophieb_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
Thank you, NetGalley & Afterglow (Mills & Boon), for approving me for this ARC.
Aw, I really enjoyed this MM romance. It's a pretty woman retelling with lots of complex characters and spice.
Teddy is a plant daddy and after his divorce (which takes away everything he loves) he's left with feeling like he has nothing (except a fabulous best friend called Kit) and is having to move home to live with his mum in his 30's because he can't keep having her pay his share of the rent.
Enter Cole, a wealthy entrepreneur who created and stars in an LGBTQ+ app that is a safe space for sex workers (think only fans).
Cole needs a plus 1 for his sisters wedding, and after he meets Teddy in a bar, he presents Teddy an offer he can't refuse.
I loved the relationship between Cole & and Teddy, and I liked how it wasn't an exact retelling of pretty woman and I love how Tedddy was so into nature and plants and Cole used crystals to help centre himself.
Aw, I really enjoyed this MM romance. It's a pretty woman retelling with lots of complex characters and spice.
Teddy is a plant daddy and after his divorce (which takes away everything he loves) he's left with feeling like he has nothing (except a fabulous best friend called Kit) and is having to move home to live with his mum in his 30's because he can't keep having her pay his share of the rent.
Enter Cole, a wealthy entrepreneur who created and stars in an LGBTQ+ app that is a safe space for sex workers (think only fans).
Cole needs a plus 1 for his sisters wedding, and after he meets Teddy in a bar, he presents Teddy an offer he can't refuse.
I loved the relationship between Cole & and Teddy, and I liked how it wasn't an exact retelling of pretty woman and I love how Tedddy was so into nature and plants and Cole used crystals to help centre himself.
bettielovesbooks's review
5.0
I really this book, it is a subversive take on Pretty Woman, I found that original, but everything else was quite aligned with romcoms and pretty romantic!