I thought Marrying Mr. Majestic was peak Lucy Lennox. And it is. But in my opinion, Inheriting Miss Fortune is even better. Heat, humor, and plenty ofI thought Marrying Mr. Majestic was peak Lucy Lennox. And it is. But in my opinion, Inheriting Miss Fortune is even better. Heat, humor, and plenty of heart, with two swoony MCs and an adorable little girl, all of whom stole my heart.
Dev caught my interest in the previous installment, and I'm happy to say that his story is everything I could have wanted and more. Tully is a great match for him, and they have sizzling chemistry.
I love the town of Majestic and the ensemble cast of found family which is just quirky enough to be fun but not over-the-top. Lellie is featured just enough to show how lovable she is, but not so much that she takes over the story despite being the eponymous Miss Fortune.
Another wonderful romance from Lily Morton, full of snark and steam.
I loved that both of the main characters have sharp wits (except when it comes toAnother wonderful romance from Lily Morton, full of snark and steam.
I loved that both of the main characters have sharp wits (except when it comes to each other) and even sharper tongues, and the side characters hold their own. For example, from their friend Leo, whose wedding Rafferty is planning and in which Stan will be a best man: "I told wee Charlie Dickens to fuck off and shove his great expectations up his arse."
As a bonus, reading one of Lily's books is often like getting a crash course in British pop culture for the last 50-ish years, which I find highly entertaining.
Bottom line, thought, this is a sweet, steamy, snarky friends-to-lovers romance that's a fun way to spend a few hours. While it's second in the series, you could read it as a standalone, though I do recommend reading Confetti Hearts first....more
If you've not read anything by Evie McGlynn, you need to rectify that asap. She's one of the authors I know I'll enjoy whatever they've written, so I If you've not read anything by Evie McGlynn, you need to rectify that asap. She's one of the authors I know I'll enjoy whatever they've written, so I don't even need a blurb or to see a cover.
This whole series has been excellent, well-written, with compelling characters and storylines. And of course, plenty of steam. Sunrise is no exception. I think you can read it without having read the previous books, though there is some crossover with characters, but I'd recommend starting at the beginning for the best experience.
While Zach and Miguel became close and moved from from dating to being in a relationship fairly quickly, they fit together so well I never felt like it was instalove.
For those readers who dread the "third-act breakup" you won't find one here. The couple faces adversity, but they do so together. Content warning - there is domestic violence and death of a side character, but it's deftly and believably handled.
I requested an advance copy of this book because I read To Catch a Firefly. I didn't pay attention that it was No. 5 in a series, but going in withoutI requested an advance copy of this book because I read To Catch a Firefly. I didn't pay attention that it was No. 5 in a series, but going in without having read the first four didn't keep me from enjoying the book. I'll probably go back at some point and read them, but I didn't feel like I was missing too much by starting with this sweet, funny, sexy, fake-marriage-turned-real romance.
It's also a D/s story with a subtle Daddy/boy overtone; Teddy is very much a pleasure Dom and he gently helps Kipp to submit. I've never been particularly submissive, but if I had someone like Teddy, I'd be all over it.
Possessive Park Avenue Prince checks my boxes with bad-boy snarly Daire having a thing for sweet, kind of innocent bMy favorite of the series so far!
Possessive Park Avenue Prince checks my boxes with bad-boy snarly Daire having a thing for sweet, kind of innocent but definitely not a pushover Gavin, whose older brother Donovan is the Insatiable PAP, thus making Gavin out of bounds for Daire.
Let me just pause to say that, in my opinion, you have to know going in that this series is not meant to be anything other than fun. Don't question too much, just roll with whatever comes up because it's escapist fiction. Otherwise, Daire's subplot will seem random and maybe a bit OTT, instead of his coping mechanism that is comparable to BDSM for clearing negative thoughts. Just my take.
If you love your MCs to be possessive, protective, and willing to do anything for their guy, and the spice level to be in the Reaper range, this is the book for you. ...more
I'm not sure where to start here, y'all, so I'm just going to dive in and hope it makes sense.
The Crush continues Kelly Fox's The Lost Boys themes ofI'm not sure where to start here, y'all, so I'm just going to dive in and hope it makes sense.
The Crush continues Kelly Fox's The Lost Boys themes of found family, building community, and living one's truth as fully as possible at any given moment. In her fictional corner of Seguin, Texas, not only do friends and community members support each other, but they love and accept each other as they are, even in the face of homophobia, bigotry, and downright meanness.
Hopefully, there really is a part of Seguin that embodies those qualities but as a native Texan, I'm skeptical. But I digress.
On the surface, The Crush is about a out gay man who's attracted to a man who presents himself as hetero - even to himself - and their journey toward realizing the straight guy is only about as straight as the Devil's Backbone (IYKYK). Once that illusion dissolved and the barriers to man-on-man sex are removed, the couple make up for lost time, making the book score high on the spice meter.
Underneath, though, it's as about self-discovery and self-acceptance in all areas of life, not just sexual orientation. About the importance of learning to set boundaries and then enforcing them with gentle firmness, especially with those closest to you. And about how it's okay, healthy even, to not take every guilt trip thrown your way by anyone, regardless of how much you love them.
I appreciate how the Lost Boys support each other and allow each other space to figure things out. Many books have well-meaning friends who try to help but who end up, in my opinion, being annoying nags and I'd have them on mute in a heartbeat. These guys don't do that, and I'm glad.
To summarize, sweet and hot book of discovery. Can be read as a standalone but don't. Read The Thief novella and The Skeptic first. Content warning for blatant and unrepentant homophobia.
Also, if you get this book on audio, take care where you listen because it has lots and lots of detailed sex scenes! ...more
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