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A review by roygbiv_books
The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore
3.0
This was a surprisingly sweet, entertaining, and different read. The Boyfriend Subscription is a modern retelling of Pretty Woman. We meet Teddy Hughes at a low point in his life, it’s the last day he has in his beloved plant shop, Plant Daddy, freshly divorced, and soon moving home to his mom’s house in Louisiana. While drowning his sorrows out at a bar with his friend Kit, he meets Cole Vivien, a young entrepreneur/sex worker. Cole and Teddy come to an agreement that Teddy will accompany Cole to his sister’s wedding and help Cole disguise his life, business, and lifestyle. What could go wrong, or right?
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Cole and Teddy and how genuine their chemistry came through the page. The dual POV provides us insight into what both characters are feeling and their intentions behind the agreement. This allows for the plot to be a bit more believable and allows the reader a better understanding. I do have to admit I didn’t quite follow the conflict between Jason, Nicko, and Cole. It’s possible this misunderstanding is due to me not being deep in the business world, but nevertheless, I understand that there was discourse between them easily enough. I also want to note that roughly 22% through the book, the POV changed without notice – otherwise, throughout the book, it is very clear when the POV changes.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Cole and Teddy and how genuine their chemistry came through the page. The dual POV provides us insight into what both characters are feeling and their intentions behind the agreement. This allows for the plot to be a bit more believable and allows the reader a better understanding. I do have to admit I didn’t quite follow the conflict between Jason, Nicko, and Cole. It’s possible this misunderstanding is due to me not being deep in the business world, but nevertheless, I understand that there was discourse between them easily enough. I also want to note that roughly 22% through the book, the POV changed without notice – otherwise, throughout the book, it is very clear when the POV changes.