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Accidental Love #3
The Revenge Agenda
Rush
When I show up to surprise my boyfriend in a barely-there festive outfit, I’m expecting him to be alone.
Not hosting family.
His fiancé’s family.
Down one boyfriend and up a lot of embarrassment, I flee with my tail between my legs. The broken heart will fade. My humiliation, not so much, but my saving grace is the fact that I never have to see either of them ever, ever again.
Until I walk into work and come face to face with my new boss.
Hunter
I never, in a million years, would have guessed the man hiding under his desk at work would be the one person I hoped to never see again.
My ex-fiancé’s side piece.
Apparently I can’t fire the guy because of personal issues, so I try to play nice, which is a whole lot harder to do when I find out my ex is still texting Rush. The same ex I haven’t heard from since I walked out on his begging.
Rush tells me he didn’t know about me. He tells me there were others. He also tells me our ex still wants him and so, we come up with a plan. To show him what it feels like when you want someone who doesn’t want you back.
All we need is a camera. His number. And one shared kiss.
Revenge has never been sweeter.
When I show up to surprise my boyfriend in a barely-there festive outfit, I’m expecting him to be alone.
Not hosting family.
His fiancé’s family.
Down one boyfriend and up a lot of embarrassment, I flee with my tail between my legs. The broken heart will fade. My humiliation, not so much, but my saving grace is the fact that I never have to see either of them ever, ever again.
Until I walk into work and come face to face with my new boss.
Hunter
I never, in a million years, would have guessed the man hiding under his desk at work would be the one person I hoped to never see again.
My ex-fiancé’s side piece.
Apparently I can’t fire the guy because of personal issues, so I try to play nice, which is a whole lot harder to do when I find out my ex is still texting Rush. The same ex I haven’t heard from since I walked out on his begging.
Rush tells me he didn’t know about me. He tells me there were others. He also tells me our ex still wants him and so, we come up with a plan. To show him what it feels like when you want someone who doesn’t want you back.
All we need is a camera. His number. And one shared kiss.
Revenge has never been sweeter.
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First published February 28, 2024
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October 20, 2024
OKAY BUT WHY DOES HIS BACK MUSCLE LOOK LIKE A TIDDY????????
I'm so sorry in advance, and I LOVE ME SOME SAXON JAMES AIIGHT, I AIN'T NO HATER.... (except in this one case sorry🫣)
IT HURTS me to say...
But every second that I am NOT reading this book, is a gift 🎁
HOLD MY POODLE, BECAUSE I HAVE FEELINGS....🐕
So you're telling me that you can just disappear for 4 days, not show up to work and still maintain adult friendships with your co-workers and keep your job?? Because ✨ADHD✨
Get the fuck out of here.
"He's so good at his job"
Oh... okay...
1. He's never where he's supposed to be (stated on page)
2. Always late to work
3. Works whatever hours he wants. Apparently his clients "love him" but not sure how when he works all these outside of business hours.
4. Lots of managers left because they couldn't work with him.
5. He's always distracted
6. Literally worked for ONE day during this whole book and every other day just fucked around at his desk or stared into distance.
7. Can't be relied on for even simple tasks (his friend said, get me a coffee too, and he literally just "forgot" because ✨airhead/ADHD✨
This bitch be sitting at his desk like:
AND HIS WORKPLACE IS LIKE CLAP👏 CLAP👏 CLAP👏 "ISN'T HE DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB?!"
uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............ no? WHAT THE FUCK???
For the first 35% of this book, I was having A GREAT TIME.
Rush is obviously quirky and weird, and has literally NO filter during human people interactions.
Things that a normal human would think "hmm, maybe I shouldn't say that out loud", Rush would definitely let the intrusive thoughts win, say what's on his mind and not even realise that the thoughts were intrusive in the first place.
But once the story started, I felt like... Oh, I hate it here.
THERE IS JUST SO MUCH UNNECCESSARY PLOT EVERYWHERE.
I deleted all my dot points, because who is reading my dumb opinions, but just trust, SO MANY SITUATIONS THAT HAPPEN FEEL POINTLESS. And for a book with less than 300 pages, it felt like it took 56473892 years to read it.
CAN WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE FACT HE DOESN'T TOP BECAUSE HE HAS A MASSIVE SCHLONG AND NO ONE PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED HIS MASSIVE SCHLONG SO HE'D RATHER JUST TAKE SCHLONG THAN GIVE SCHLONG...........BECAUSE HIS SCHONG IS MASSIVE.........
I feel unhinged, and this whole review probably doesn't even make sense.
I'm upset I hated this book THIS MUCH.😭😭😭😭
GIVE ME DISHES, GIVE ME MONDAYS, GIVE ME WET SOCKS ON FEET, GIVE ME A GROSS PILE OF ASSORTED THINGS IN YOUR KITCHEN SINK PLUG, GIVE ME MICROFIBRE CLOTHS, GIVE ME RUNNING OUT OF CLEAN UNDERWEAR, GIVE ME MOULDY BREAD... Just don't make me do that again.
I'm giving this book 2 stars purely because I liked the ant jokes/puns. 🐜🐜🐜
Sorry for the rANT. 🐜
I'm so sorry in advance, and I LOVE ME SOME SAXON JAMES AIIGHT, I AIN'T NO HATER.... (except in this one case sorry🫣)
IT HURTS me to say...
But every second that I am NOT reading this book, is a gift 🎁
HOLD MY POODLE, BECAUSE I HAVE FEELINGS....🐕
So you're telling me that you can just disappear for 4 days, not show up to work and still maintain adult friendships with your co-workers and keep your job?? Because ✨ADHD✨
Get the fuck out of here.
"He's so good at his job"
Oh... okay...
1. He's never where he's supposed to be (stated on page)
2. Always late to work
3. Works whatever hours he wants. Apparently his clients "love him" but not sure how when he works all these outside of business hours.
4. Lots of managers left because they couldn't work with him.
5. He's always distracted
6. Literally worked for ONE day during this whole book and every other day just fucked around at his desk or stared into distance.
7. Can't be relied on for even simple tasks (his friend said, get me a coffee too, and he literally just "forgot" because ✨airhead/ADHD✨
This bitch be sitting at his desk like:
AND HIS WORKPLACE IS LIKE CLAP👏 CLAP👏 CLAP👏 "ISN'T HE DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB?!"
uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............ no? WHAT THE FUCK???
For the first 35% of this book, I was having A GREAT TIME.
Rush is obviously quirky and weird, and has literally NO filter during human people interactions.
Things that a normal human would think "hmm, maybe I shouldn't say that out loud", Rush would definitely let the intrusive thoughts win, say what's on his mind and not even realise that the thoughts were intrusive in the first place.
But once the story started, I felt like... Oh, I hate it here.
THERE IS JUST SO MUCH UNNECCESSARY PLOT EVERYWHERE.
I deleted all my dot points, because who is reading my dumb opinions, but just trust, SO MANY SITUATIONS THAT HAPPEN FEEL POINTLESS. And for a book with less than 300 pages, it felt like it took 56473892 years to read it.
CAN WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE FACT HE DOESN'T TOP BECAUSE HE HAS A MASSIVE SCHLONG AND NO ONE PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED HIS MASSIVE SCHLONG SO HE'D RATHER JUST TAKE SCHLONG THAN GIVE SCHLONG...........BECAUSE HIS SCHONG IS MASSIVE.........
I feel unhinged, and this whole review probably doesn't even make sense.
I'm upset I hated this book THIS MUCH.😭😭😭😭
GIVE ME DISHES, GIVE ME MONDAYS, GIVE ME WET SOCKS ON FEET, GIVE ME A GROSS PILE OF ASSORTED THINGS IN YOUR KITCHEN SINK PLUG, GIVE ME MICROFIBRE CLOTHS, GIVE ME RUNNING OUT OF CLEAN UNDERWEAR, GIVE ME MOULDY BREAD... Just don't make me do that again.
I'm giving this book 2 stars purely because I liked the ant jokes/puns. 🐜🐜🐜
Sorry for the rANT. 🐜
dnf
May 11, 2024dnf @47%
Even though I'm taking a break from this author's books, I wanted to give this one a try because of the character with ADHD. That's something I'm interested in reading about.
Sadly, the book didn't give me what I expected. It only reminded me why I've skipped most of the author's latest books. I just can't with this type of writing, superficial and immature. I can't take the storyline or any of the characters seriously. Teddy Hamilton's narration didn't help, either.
Even though I'm taking a break from this author's books, I wanted to give this one a try because of the character with ADHD. That's something I'm interested in reading about.
Sadly, the book didn't give me what I expected. It only reminded me why I've skipped most of the author's latest books. I just can't with this type of writing, superficial and immature. I can't take the storyline or any of the characters seriously. Teddy Hamilton's narration didn't help, either.
April 3, 2024
***4.0 rating***
"The Revenge Agenda" was a refreshing escape from my February reading slump, offering a compelling journey filled with laughter, revenge, and heartfelt moments.
The story revolves around Rush and Hunter, two individuals brought together by a shared past of betrayal and heartache at the hands of their former lover, Ian. Despite their initial connection through Ian, their relationship evolves into something deeper as they navigate their intertwined pasts.
Rush's portrayal, particularly his struggle with ADHD, was portrayed with empathy and authenticity by Saxon. Through Rush's character, the author sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, offering readers a deeper understanding of the condition and its impact on daily life. Hunter, too, shines as a patient and understanding partner, adding depth to their dynamic.
The supporting cast, including Seven and Rush's eccentric roommates, adds layers of humor and warmth to the story. Their interactions and quirks leave readers wanting to learn more about their backgrounds and future adventures.
Overall, "The Revenge Agenda" is a delightful read filled with memorable characters, witty banter, and touching moments. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a wholesome escape with a side of revenge plotting.
I received a complimentary copy of this arc for free and this is my honest opinion/review
"The Revenge Agenda" was a refreshing escape from my February reading slump, offering a compelling journey filled with laughter, revenge, and heartfelt moments.
The story revolves around Rush and Hunter, two individuals brought together by a shared past of betrayal and heartache at the hands of their former lover, Ian. Despite their initial connection through Ian, their relationship evolves into something deeper as they navigate their intertwined pasts.
Rush's portrayal, particularly his struggle with ADHD, was portrayed with empathy and authenticity by Saxon. Through Rush's character, the author sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, offering readers a deeper understanding of the condition and its impact on daily life. Hunter, too, shines as a patient and understanding partner, adding depth to their dynamic.
The supporting cast, including Seven and Rush's eccentric roommates, adds layers of humor and warmth to the story. Their interactions and quirks leave readers wanting to learn more about their backgrounds and future adventures.
Overall, "The Revenge Agenda" is a delightful read filled with memorable characters, witty banter, and touching moments. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a wholesome escape with a side of revenge plotting.
I received a complimentary copy of this arc for free and this is my honest opinion/review
February 3, 2024
Absolutely loved this!
I think this is the first book I've read with a character who has ADHD where I felt like I was experiencing life through their eyes. You can truly feel the frustration, the high energy, the exhaustion and the inability to focus that Rush faces every day, as well as his thought process. It definitely made me love him even more than I already did from other books in this series.
I also found myself loving Madden even more - he's my favourite character in this series and I am SO ready for his book!! I'm super intrigued by Penn and it was fun seeing their interactions with Hunter and Rush. I also died reading the scene where Madden and Rush were heckling the TV shopping channel because I do the exact same thing 😂😂
Hunter and Rush just felt like they were magnetically drawn to each other and I enjoyed every part of their romance so much. They balanced each other so well and P.L. Ant is so lucky to have them as their parents!!
I always say this but every book in the Sadenverse just feels like home, and the characters are always people I would love to meet. Can't wait for the next installment!
Thank you so much for the ARC Saxon James!!
I think this is the first book I've read with a character who has ADHD where I felt like I was experiencing life through their eyes. You can truly feel the frustration, the high energy, the exhaustion and the inability to focus that Rush faces every day, as well as his thought process. It definitely made me love him even more than I already did from other books in this series.
I also found myself loving Madden even more - he's my favourite character in this series and I am SO ready for his book!! I'm super intrigued by Penn and it was fun seeing their interactions with Hunter and Rush. I also died reading the scene where Madden and Rush were heckling the TV shopping channel because I do the exact same thing 😂😂
Hunter and Rush just felt like they were magnetically drawn to each other and I enjoyed every part of their romance so much. They balanced each other so well and P.L. Ant is so lucky to have them as their parents!!
I always say this but every book in the Sadenverse just feels like home, and the characters are always people I would love to meet. Can't wait for the next installment!
Thank you so much for the ARC Saxon James!!
March 24, 2024
3.5*** stars
Well. It wasn’t bad. But there also wasn’t much exciting me in here. I'm glad I didn't invest in the audio.
I think I’m finally done with this series.
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Accidental Love Series:
Book 1 - Husband Hoax - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Not Dating Material - dropped
Book 3 - The Revenge Agenda - 3.5 stars
Well. It wasn’t bad. But there also wasn’t much exciting me in here. I'm glad I didn't invest in the audio.
I think I’m finally done with this series.
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Accidental Love Series:
Book 1 - Husband Hoax - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Not Dating Material - dropped
Book 3 - The Revenge Agenda - 3.5 stars
February 28, 2024
This might be my favourite book yet from Saxon, not just in this series, but overall.
I absolutely adored Rush. I also loved how Hunter was just innately kind, even to a man he believed knew he'd been cheating with his fiancé.
Of course poor Rush is just as much, if not a bigger, victim of Ian's manipulations than Hunter, given that Ian had pretended to also have ADHD to get Rush to trust him and had then used those vulnerabilities, and Rush's inability to read all social cues properly, to give him excuses anyone else would probably have spotted as dodgy straight away.
When the deception comes to light in the most humiliating way for Rush, he retreats back into himself and the security of Big Bertha and his housemates and we're left wondering where things will go next.
That it then turns into the most wonderfully swoony, and just all round gorgeous romance, between two people who have chemistry that just draws them together like magnets, is down to Saxon's great ability to put you firmly in the heart of the narrative.
We get to see what it's like to be in Rush's head, the disordered thoughts, his methods of coping, we get to see Hunter struggling against how much he just likes Rush, because he is a good guy and a victim of Ian just as much as he is.
We're thrown into the madcap plotting that Rush's friends come up with to gain revenge on Ian, and we see the journey both men take both at work, and as they gain a tentative friendship that turns into something deeper.
Seriously, I don't think I could have loved this book more if I tried. I loved how these two were with each other. There's no deception, no games played, Rush is incapable of anything but honesty, even if he doesn't always know how to express it.
They're also smoking hot together, they just know how to push the other's buttons, but they're also super sweet and swoony and watching Hunter make changes in the workplace to help Rush not feel as different to his colleagues is really lovely.
Madden also cements himself as one of the best book best friends ever. He's there for Rush without judgement, he knows when to draw him out and when to let him fixate, staying with him and supporting him through all his disordered chaos.
I can't wait for his book next!
#ARC kindly received from the author via Foreword PR. I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I absolutely adored Rush. I also loved how Hunter was just innately kind, even to a man he believed knew he'd been cheating with his fiancé.
Of course poor Rush is just as much, if not a bigger, victim of Ian's manipulations than Hunter, given that Ian had pretended to also have ADHD to get Rush to trust him and had then used those vulnerabilities, and Rush's inability to read all social cues properly, to give him excuses anyone else would probably have spotted as dodgy straight away.
When the deception comes to light in the most humiliating way for Rush, he retreats back into himself and the security of Big Bertha and his housemates and we're left wondering where things will go next.
That it then turns into the most wonderfully swoony, and just all round gorgeous romance, between two people who have chemistry that just draws them together like magnets, is down to Saxon's great ability to put you firmly in the heart of the narrative.
We get to see what it's like to be in Rush's head, the disordered thoughts, his methods of coping, we get to see Hunter struggling against how much he just likes Rush, because he is a good guy and a victim of Ian just as much as he is.
We're thrown into the madcap plotting that Rush's friends come up with to gain revenge on Ian, and we see the journey both men take both at work, and as they gain a tentative friendship that turns into something deeper.
Seriously, I don't think I could have loved this book more if I tried. I loved how these two were with each other. There's no deception, no games played, Rush is incapable of anything but honesty, even if he doesn't always know how to express it.
They're also smoking hot together, they just know how to push the other's buttons, but they're also super sweet and swoony and watching Hunter make changes in the workplace to help Rush not feel as different to his colleagues is really lovely.
Madden also cements himself as one of the best book best friends ever. He's there for Rush without judgement, he knows when to draw him out and when to let him fixate, staying with him and supporting him through all his disordered chaos.
I can't wait for his book next!
#ARC kindly received from the author via Foreword PR. I am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 6, 2024
Absolutely loved it! The Accidental Love series just keeps getting better and better. I’ve been excitedly waiting for Rush’s story and I enjoyed every second of it! Hunter and Rush may have had a rough introduction, but they were so perfect for each other. One of my favorite things about this series is the family these Big Bertha Boys have come together to create. I can’t wait for the next book!
March 2, 2024
Rush is about to give his boyfriend a sexy surprise when he gets a surprise himself. His boyfriend has a fiancée.
What would be better a way for Hunter and Rush to get back at their ex than hooking up and sending it to him?
I was looking forward to this book but unfortunately it was no new favorite of mine. I was honestly quite bored at times throughout the book. Rush and Hunter were really cute together though and I liked their happy ending.
I liked Rush. He was so unintentionally funny and sweet. I don’t know how accurate his ADHD was compared to reality but as another neurodivergent, I related to him quite a lot.
Hunter doesn’t answer, and his long silence confirms my suspicions. Poor guy is neurotypical.
“Well, I think the first step is you telling me what you think?”
“About?”
“Me.”
“You’re calm.”
“Right. Well, don’t rip my clothes off at once.”
I did not connect much with Hunter. He was sweet and funny but I didn’t care all that much for him.
I love Rush’s family.
”Are you dying?”
“I wish I was.”
“It doesn’t feel nice, you know.” Xander<3😭
Madden & Penn 👀
And I just want to point out that people with ADHD can in fact get places on time, especially jobs. There are measures to use if needed to make sure you’re on time. I’m not saying it’s not okay to ever be late, but always being late isn’t realistic in the world we live in and most people with ADHD learn to adapt. I personally think Saxon should not have portrayed ADHD like people who can’t function normally and disrespects others time lines.
If you disagree with what I said, that’s fine and you’re welcome to tell me your opinion. Just remember to be respectful.
3 stars
What would be better a way for Hunter and Rush to get back at their ex than hooking up and sending it to him?
I was looking forward to this book but unfortunately it was no new favorite of mine. I was honestly quite bored at times throughout the book. Rush and Hunter were really cute together though and I liked their happy ending.
I liked Rush. He was so unintentionally funny and sweet. I don’t know how accurate his ADHD was compared to reality but as another neurodivergent, I related to him quite a lot.
Hunter doesn’t answer, and his long silence confirms my suspicions. Poor guy is neurotypical.
“Well, I think the first step is you telling me what you think?”
“About?”
“Me.”
“You’re calm.”
“Right. Well, don’t rip my clothes off at once.”
I did not connect much with Hunter. He was sweet and funny but I didn’t care all that much for him.
I love Rush’s family.
”Are you dying?”
“I wish I was.”
“It doesn’t feel nice, you know.” Xander<3😭
Madden & Penn 👀
And I just want to point out that people with ADHD can in fact get places on time, especially jobs. There are measures to use if needed to make sure you’re on time. I’m not saying it’s not okay to ever be late, but always being late isn’t realistic in the world we live in and most people with ADHD learn to adapt. I personally think Saxon should not have portrayed ADHD like people who can’t function normally and disrespects others time lines.
If you disagree with what I said, that’s fine and you’re welcome to tell me your opinion. Just remember to be respectful.
3 stars
February 11, 2024
The Revenge Agenda is book 3 in the Accidental Love series. It can be read as a standalone but given the epic found family vibes in this series I'd definitely read them all. The series is great: a group of roommates sharing a big 'ol house, falling in love one by one. Book 3 is about Rush, who we've seen in the first 2 books. Going in, all we know about him is that he's absentminded and scattered (but can be trusted to show up when it counts) and his boyfriend is sketchy with a ton of red flags.
Red Flag Boyfriend turns out to be a complete douche, as we find out when Rush goes to surprise him and instead meets... his fiancé Hunter!!! The meet cute (meet ugly??) is incredible and one of my favourite parts of the book. Hunter is amazingly dec-ANT and kind despite his shock. As the men get to know each other better (is only one workplace a trope? It should be LOL) they adopt a plANT (the ant puns are top notch haha) and we learn that while neither of them is perfect, they are pretty darn perfect together.
Reading the book I felt like Hunter, somehow sucked into the vortex of Rush’s sparkly brain. The Revenge Agenda is really good, and a very sensitive portrayal of a character with unmedicated ADHD. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for Book 4.
Rating: 4.25
Angst: 3.5/5
Steam: 3.5/5
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review.
Red Flag Boyfriend turns out to be a complete douche, as we find out when Rush goes to surprise him and instead meets... his fiancé Hunter!!! The meet cute (meet ugly??) is incredible and one of my favourite parts of the book. Hunter is amazingly dec-ANT and kind despite his shock. As the men get to know each other better (is only one workplace a trope? It should be LOL) they adopt a plANT (the ant puns are top notch haha) and we learn that while neither of them is perfect, they are pretty darn perfect together.
Reading the book I felt like Hunter, somehow sucked into the vortex of Rush’s sparkly brain. The Revenge Agenda is really good, and a very sensitive portrayal of a character with unmedicated ADHD. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for Book 4.
Rating: 4.25
Angst: 3.5/5
Steam: 3.5/5
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review.
February 29, 2024
"Maybe it’s one of those situations where people who go through shared trauma together bond. I’m not sure that seeing my fiancé’s side piece half-naked at our door could be considered traumatic, but it wasn’t pleasant. Is shared unpleasantries a thing?"
Oh, I think we have a winner! The Revenge Agenda is definitely my favourite so far in Saxon James' Accidental Love series. This is Rush and Hunter's story and if you've been reading the series too, no doubt you've been anxiously awaiting Rush's HEA, because it's been clear from his appearances in earlier books that he has a shady AF boyfriend!
Although their love match starts in the worse possible way, Hunter and Rush are the cutest (and steamiest!) couple, and I totally adored their hilarious interactions with the rest of the Bertha Boys.
This will be a win for you too, if you love:
❣️found family
❣️opposites attract
❣️workplace romance
❣️fake dating
❣️ADHD rep
❣️all the steam
❣️all the banter
❣️HEA
Get reading on 28 February!
4 stars
Oh, I think we have a winner! The Revenge Agenda is definitely my favourite so far in Saxon James' Accidental Love series. This is Rush and Hunter's story and if you've been reading the series too, no doubt you've been anxiously awaiting Rush's HEA, because it's been clear from his appearances in earlier books that he has a shady AF boyfriend!
Although their love match starts in the worse possible way, Hunter and Rush are the cutest (and steamiest!) couple, and I totally adored their hilarious interactions with the rest of the Bertha Boys.
This will be a win for you too, if you love:
❣️found family
❣️opposites attract
❣️workplace romance
❣️fake dating
❣️ADHD rep
❣️all the steam
❣️all the banter
❣️HEA
Get reading on 28 February!
4 stars
September 4, 2024
4.5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Format: audiobook
Narration: 🎤🎤🎤🎤/5
"I told you I won't fuck you for revenge. The day you take my cock is the day you forget his name. When we fuck, Rush, the only name you'll remember is mine. Because you'll be screaming it."
Rush and Hunter totally did it for me. Two jilted exes teaming up to get revenge on the cheater? Falling in love in the process? Yeah, I’ll take 14 of ‘em right now.
First of all, the meet-awkward. And the way that Hunter took care of Rush even though he was his fiancés side piece, and said fiancé literally threw him out into the cold. AND THEN finding out they work together. AND THEN Rush doing everything in his power to keep Hunter from quitting. AND THEN coparenting P-L-Ant the butt plug Lithops. AND THEN AND THEN AND THEN—the revenge fake kiss turned revenge real kiss turned cutest non-toxic relationship.
I also adored the ADHD representation. Reading Rush’s POV was literally like having a conversation with my brother. It’s a language you definitely have to adapt to for loved ones, and I just really appreciated the honesty of it. It’s not always just “oops I forgot my phone haha” it can be super debilitating and the pressure to take meds is crazy.
I really love when there are goofy texts/emails in books. Like it just does it for me every single time. If there are scenes with those kinds of conversations, like 9 times out of 10 the book is 4+ stars for me.
I just really enjoyed the pacing and the banter and the organic progression of Hunter and Rush’s relationship. I loved that they got their revenge on Ian without it being about them being fake boyfriends. And I fucking screamed at the actual reveal:
“‘How the fuck would you know?’
‘Because he's my boyfriend, asshole.’
‘He's what?’"
Ah, The poetic justice of it all.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Format: audiobook
Narration: 🎤🎤🎤🎤/5
"I told you I won't fuck you for revenge. The day you take my cock is the day you forget his name. When we fuck, Rush, the only name you'll remember is mine. Because you'll be screaming it."
Rush and Hunter totally did it for me. Two jilted exes teaming up to get revenge on the cheater? Falling in love in the process? Yeah, I’ll take 14 of ‘em right now.
First of all, the meet-awkward. And the way that Hunter took care of Rush even though he was his fiancés side piece, and said fiancé literally threw him out into the cold. AND THEN finding out they work together. AND THEN Rush doing everything in his power to keep Hunter from quitting. AND THEN coparenting P-L-Ant the butt plug Lithops. AND THEN AND THEN AND THEN—the revenge fake kiss turned revenge real kiss turned cutest non-toxic relationship.
I also adored the ADHD representation. Reading Rush’s POV was literally like having a conversation with my brother. It’s a language you definitely have to adapt to for loved ones, and I just really appreciated the honesty of it. It’s not always just “oops I forgot my phone haha” it can be super debilitating and the pressure to take meds is crazy.
I really love when there are goofy texts/emails in books. Like it just does it for me every single time. If there are scenes with those kinds of conversations, like 9 times out of 10 the book is 4+ stars for me.
I just really enjoyed the pacing and the banter and the organic progression of Hunter and Rush’s relationship. I loved that they got their revenge on Ian without it being about them being fake boyfriends. And I fucking screamed at the actual reveal:
“‘How the fuck would you know?’
‘Because he's my boyfriend, asshole.’
‘He's what?’"
Ah, The poetic justice of it all.
March 1, 2024
I like the romance in this, but I have issues with how the scene with Rush’s hyperfocus was handled. I don’t think it was taken seriously enough. I know what hyperfocusing is like, but if someone is hyperfocusing to the point where they don’t sleep for five days, forget they have to go to work even when their boss shows up at their door, and think only one night has passed instead of four, that it not something to just brush off as just part of ADHD. Also the way his roommates handled it bothered me, I get they’re trying to be “supportive” but if you know your friend has forgotten to go to work you should either go and remind them, or at least call in sick for them.
Obviously Saxon likes to write low angst, but I think she both exaggerated and brushed over some moments here that I feel should’ve been handled with a more serious tone. In any other world Rush would probably have been fired for what happened, but because of plot it was totally fine. I think it would’ve been better to either not include that moment (or made it one day instead of five), or include it and be realistic about how Rush’s ADHD affects him to the point of losing his job.
If it wasn’t for all of that I’d probably give this 4 stars. The romance was good and I liked how their relationship developed. There wasn’t a whole lot of revenge tho, I was expecting more of it honestly.
Obviously Saxon likes to write low angst, but I think she both exaggerated and brushed over some moments here that I feel should’ve been handled with a more serious tone. In any other world Rush would probably have been fired for what happened, but because of plot it was totally fine. I think it would’ve been better to either not include that moment (or made it one day instead of five), or include it and be realistic about how Rush’s ADHD affects him to the point of losing his job.
If it wasn’t for all of that I’d probably give this 4 stars. The romance was good and I liked how their relationship developed. There wasn’t a whole lot of revenge tho, I was expecting more of it honestly.
March 1, 2024
Tropes: workplace romance, found family
Feels: 4/5
Steam*: 3/5
Kinks: n/a
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: cheating ex, ADHD rep
Hunter has been with his fiance for 5 years. Rush has been with his boyfriend for one year. When Rush shows up at his boyfriend's house to surprise him for their anniversary, Rush and Hunter find out they are dating the same man. Both relationships implode. A month later Hunter shows up to his new job to find that Rush is one of his employees. Awkward.
Hunter's 31. Rush seems a little younger than that. Rush has ADHD and he's unmedicated because the meds mess with him in a way he doesn't like. They talk and realize the only bad guy here is Ian their ex. They want to get revenge on him. And the idea is floated that they hook up or appear to hook up and send a clip to Ian. They make out. And then they make an excuse to do it again. Next thing they know they're developing feelings and dating. The conflict in the story is their relationship is a bit forbidden / awkward because of their shared Acts, and a bit forbidden because of the boss/employee element, and they have to deal with Rush's ADHD and and interfering in Hunter's house hunt.
This was a sweet and funny story. Hunter and Rush were both very likeable characters. They fit well together. The relationship development and steam was nice. It was sweet when they finally got their revenge on ian, but they took the high road to get it. And I appreciate that. Was hilarious how the guy at Ian's office helped them along, cheering on Ian's downfall because he got cheated on by Ian too. I love the found family in the Bertha boys. I'm looking forward to the next book. Xander's story is going to be funny I can tell, probably a little heartbreaking too.
Some notable moments:
Xander is such a sweetie. "Then he sniffs, right by my collar. And again. “You smell just as good in real life.” Ah. I pull back a little. “Xander?” His whole face lights up. “Rush has talked about me?”"
"Hunter’s frozen for five seconds … ten … and then his finger flicks out to jab at the big red button, and when he swings back around toward me, all the earlier amusement is gone. He stalks closer, one hand closes over my waist, and he grips the back of my neck with the other. He tugs me against him, chests meeting, thighs bumping, and as I draw a sharp breath, his mouth slams down over mine."
"“It would mean kissing again.” Anticipation is heavy on my tongue. “Until we get it right. Can’t expect to nail it the second turn. Maybe not even the third.” When I force myself to look up at him, Hunter’s pupils have blown out. “I’m no stranger to hard work.” I tap the side of the console he’s leaning on. “Not much room for activities.” “Back seat?” I don’t bother to answer, just throw open my door, jump out, and tumble into the back."
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
Feels: 4/5
Steam*: 3/5
Kinks: n/a
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: cheating ex, ADHD rep
Hunter has been with his fiance for 5 years. Rush has been with his boyfriend for one year. When Rush shows up at his boyfriend's house to surprise him for their anniversary, Rush and Hunter find out they are dating the same man. Both relationships implode. A month later Hunter shows up to his new job to find that Rush is one of his employees. Awkward.
Hunter's 31. Rush seems a little younger than that. Rush has ADHD and he's unmedicated because the meds mess with him in a way he doesn't like. They talk and realize the only bad guy here is Ian their ex. They want to get revenge on him. And the idea is floated that they hook up or appear to hook up and send a clip to Ian. They make out. And then they make an excuse to do it again. Next thing they know they're developing feelings and dating. The conflict in the story is their relationship is a bit forbidden / awkward because of their shared Acts, and a bit forbidden because of the boss/employee element, and they have to deal with Rush's ADHD and and interfering in Hunter's house hunt.
This was a sweet and funny story. Hunter and Rush were both very likeable characters. They fit well together. The relationship development and steam was nice. It was sweet when they finally got their revenge on ian, but they took the high road to get it. And I appreciate that. Was hilarious how the guy at Ian's office helped them along, cheering on Ian's downfall because he got cheated on by Ian too. I love the found family in the Bertha boys. I'm looking forward to the next book. Xander's story is going to be funny I can tell, probably a little heartbreaking too.
Some notable moments:
Xander is such a sweetie. "Then he sniffs, right by my collar. And again. “You smell just as good in real life.” Ah. I pull back a little. “Xander?” His whole face lights up. “Rush has talked about me?”"
"Hunter’s frozen for five seconds … ten … and then his finger flicks out to jab at the big red button, and when he swings back around toward me, all the earlier amusement is gone. He stalks closer, one hand closes over my waist, and he grips the back of my neck with the other. He tugs me against him, chests meeting, thighs bumping, and as I draw a sharp breath, his mouth slams down over mine."
"“It would mean kissing again.” Anticipation is heavy on my tongue. “Until we get it right. Can’t expect to nail it the second turn. Maybe not even the third.” When I force myself to look up at him, Hunter’s pupils have blown out. “I’m no stranger to hard work.” I tap the side of the console he’s leaning on. “Not much room for activities.” “Back seat?” I don’t bother to answer, just throw open my door, jump out, and tumble into the back."
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 1, 2024
4.5 stars.
This gets docked slightly for a stressful office sex scene that includes using spit for lube for 🍑 stuff and some uncertainty about the neurodivergent rep.
I'm not completely sure if the rep is good or not but I would believe you if you say it's good or not good. I really can't tell. There are some uncomfortable scenes/thoughts in here re: Rush's ADHD. Perhaps they are good rep and just uncomfy... but there are some things that don't quite feel right.
Otherwise, this was great and a lot of fun.
These two meet because they both were dating and sleeping with the same man. Both are in long-term relationships with that man when they accidentally meet when Rush attempts to celebrate his one-year anniversary with his boyfriend while Hunter is having a holiday gathering with the same guy.
The great thing about these two getting together is that we get two givers who get together. You know how a lot of relationships (especially unhealthy ones) have a giver and a taker? Well, both of them were givers and their mutual ex was a taker.
There are a lot of great cameos from the other roommates at Big Bertha as well as great humor as the two connect over ant puns.
Thankfully, the revenge plot doesn't get in the way of a sweet romance and a final and satisfying true revenge against their ex.
Safety deets
- They are both struggling to get over the OM and the hurt the ending of that relationship did to them. But neither want anyone else during the book.
- Epilogue 8 months later with them together.
- Explicit sexy scenes throughout, including the aforementioned stressful one in the office.
- No third act breakup.
- ADHD rep.
This gets docked slightly for a stressful office sex scene that includes using spit for lube for 🍑 stuff and some uncertainty about the neurodivergent rep.
I'm not completely sure if the rep is good or not but I would believe you if you say it's good or not good. I really can't tell. There are some uncomfortable scenes/thoughts in here re: Rush's ADHD. Perhaps they are good rep and just uncomfy... but there are some things that don't quite feel right.
Otherwise, this was great and a lot of fun.
These two meet because they both were dating and sleeping with the same man. Both are in long-term relationships with that man when they accidentally meet when Rush attempts to celebrate his one-year anniversary with his boyfriend while Hunter is having a holiday gathering with the same guy.
The great thing about these two getting together is that we get two givers who get together. You know how a lot of relationships (especially unhealthy ones) have a giver and a taker? Well, both of them were givers and their mutual ex was a taker.
There are a lot of great cameos from the other roommates at Big Bertha as well as great humor as the two connect over ant puns.
Thankfully, the revenge plot doesn't get in the way of a sweet romance and a final and satisfying true revenge against their ex.
Safety deets
- They are both struggling to get over the OM and the hurt the ending of that relationship did to them. But neither want anyone else during the book.
- Epilogue 8 months later with them together.
- Explicit sexy scenes throughout, including the aforementioned stressful one in the office.
- No third act breakup.
- ADHD rep.
March 13, 2024
This was really cute and I loved the revenge plot line and the ADHD rep, but it just felt a little rushed (pun completely intended) when it came to relationship development, like I wouldn’t have minded if it was longer. But Rush is a little angel and the found family continues to be unparalleled.
January 31, 2026
I'm thoroughly enjoying this series!!! The guys are just so precious and there have been so many good laughs. FYI - there is VERY important audio info below, so be sure to check that out.
Carey “Rush” Green (28, precious angel baby) is very forgetful due to his sparkly brain and a serious case of ADHD. When his boyfriend of a year forgets about their anniversary, he figures that he’s probably the one who mixed the dates up. He shows up to surprise him, putting his best candy cane forward, but there’s more than just one person waiting when he knocks on the door!
Hunter Barrett (31, Insurance boss) moved to a new city to start life with his fiancé. When their engagement celebration goes horribly wrong, he doesn’t know if he should tuck tail and head home or stay and try to make his new life work (without the fiancé, of course). When he shows up for his new job, he discovers one of his new employees is going to make starting over more difficult than he originally thought.
You would think two people who hate the same person would make the perfect duo for plotting revenge, but when they ask the Bertha Boys to join the planning committee, the suggestion board takes an interesting turn.
Sexy elf, plotting, sex tapes, steamy kisses, P.L. Ant, homelessness, blacklisted, M&Ms, misplaced ties, Dr. Xander, face punch, accomplishments, and an adorable HFN.
SEX: Even though we don’t have penetration until the 79% mark, and it’s with a stupid condom, it’s really hot. We do get a steamy handy at 50%, and a sexy blowie at 65%. Since I’m a straight woman, it’s my duty to inform you of things that might be inaccurate. The first time there is penetration, they don’t have lube, so some ass is eaten for preparation. They do have lube the second time.
RUSH: JFC my sweet boy is soooooo fucking adorable!!! I have ADHD and the way it’s depicted for him is very relatable. Everything he does is cute! I want to gobble him up! I can see how his chaoticness might annoy some people, but to them I say, “shut up and meet me outside!”.
HUNTER: He’s absolutely perfect. Despite the bumpy start, he’s patient and understanding and just a perfect balance to Rush. Did I use the word perfect enough?? Be prepared, at the very beginning, Hunter is a mean boy to our sweet angel. It’s understandable, but still. Your lip is going to tremble.
BLAH: The only thing that caused a little irritation was the fact that Hunter thought Rush knew about Ian being engaged and was mad and mean to him for a few chapters longer than necessary. It didn’t help that Rush didn’t clarify right away, but I guess without it there wouldn’t have been as much tension/drama.
AUDIO: First, I highly recommend the audio because, duh, Teddy Hamilton. He’s such a good narrator and he’s sexy!
Here’s the important part, it’s always hard to tell how much of my enjoyment stems from amazing narration verses the actual book. I HAVE AN ANSWER. Teddy narrates the entire series, and of course he makes everything more enjoyable, but even he couldn’t overcome the challenge of Book 4. I did not enjoy that book at all, so this proves that even with the sexy audio, it’s the book that really does it for me. Still… listen to the freaking audio. LISTEN TO IT!!!!!!
Again, I recommend this series.
I have a person. A person who’s all mine. Who doesn’t play games and make me second-guess. I never knew how much I needed Hunter, but I do now. And if he maybe loves me too, I’m not ever letting him go.
Carey “Rush” Green (28, precious angel baby) is very forgetful due to his sparkly brain and a serious case of ADHD. When his boyfriend of a year forgets about their anniversary, he figures that he’s probably the one who mixed the dates up. He shows up to surprise him, putting his best candy cane forward, but there’s more than just one person waiting when he knocks on the door!
I want love. I want a boyfriend who’s as crazy about me as I am about them. Who doesn’t try to make me into someone I’m not or love me despite my “quirks.” I don’t have quirks. I’m just myself.
Hunter Barrett (31, Insurance boss) moved to a new city to start life with his fiancé. When their engagement celebration goes horribly wrong, he doesn’t know if he should tuck tail and head home or stay and try to make his new life work (without the fiancé, of course). When he shows up for his new job, he discovers one of his new employees is going to make starting over more difficult than he originally thought.
I really tried to hate him. And now, I might be falling for him a little bit. Fuck me….
You would think two people who hate the same person would make the perfect duo for plotting revenge, but when they ask the Bertha Boys to join the planning committee, the suggestion board takes an interesting turn.
“I thought you said they’d have good ideas.”
“No, I’m sure I said they’d have random ideas. And so far, this is exceeding all my expectations.”
Sexy elf, plotting, sex tapes, steamy kisses, P.L. Ant, homelessness, blacklisted, M&Ms, misplaced ties, Dr. Xander, face punch, accomplishments, and an adorable HFN.
"... our life together is fucking perfect, Rush. That's the one thing I don't want you to ever forget."
"With you, I never, ever could."
SEX: Even though we don’t have penetration until the 79% mark, and it’s with a stupid condom, it’s really hot. We do get a steamy handy at 50%, and a sexy blowie at 65%. Since I’m a straight woman, it’s my duty to inform you of things that might be inaccurate. The first time there is penetration, they don’t have lube, so some ass is eaten for preparation. They do have lube the second time.
RUSH: JFC my sweet boy is soooooo fucking adorable!!! I have ADHD and the way it’s depicted for him is very relatable. Everything he does is cute! I want to gobble him up! I can see how his chaoticness might annoy some people, but to them I say, “shut up and meet me outside!”.
HUNTER: He’s absolutely perfect. Despite the bumpy start, he’s patient and understanding and just a perfect balance to Rush. Did I use the word perfect enough?? Be prepared, at the very beginning, Hunter is a mean boy to our sweet angel. It’s understandable, but still. Your lip is going to tremble.
BLAH: The only thing that caused a little irritation was the fact that Hunter thought Rush knew about Ian being engaged and was mad and mean to him for a few chapters longer than necessary. It didn’t help that Rush didn’t clarify right away, but I guess without it there wouldn’t have been as much tension/drama.
AUDIO: First, I highly recommend the audio because, duh, Teddy Hamilton. He’s such a good narrator and he’s sexy!
Here’s the important part, it’s always hard to tell how much of my enjoyment stems from amazing narration verses the actual book. I HAVE AN ANSWER. Teddy narrates the entire series, and of course he makes everything more enjoyable, but even he couldn’t overcome the challenge of Book 4. I did not enjoy that book at all, so this proves that even with the sexy audio, it’s the book that really does it for me. Still… listen to the freaking audio. LISTEN TO IT!!!!!!
Again, I recommend this series.
April 15, 2024
Rush, my ADHD baby ♥️
I loved how the author managed to write his character! Good job!
The love story was super cute and Hunter was the perfect boyfriend. This was my fav in the serie for sure 🔥
I loved how the author managed to write his character! Good job!
The love story was super cute and Hunter was the perfect boyfriend. This was my fav in the serie for sure 🔥
March 3, 2024
Fast, sweet read. Adorable Rush. Likable Hunter.
ADHD representation seemed like a bunch of things thrown in together. My son has ADHD. I know other kids/adults with ADHD. Some struggle with some of the things as Rush. But not with all at once.
Too many unbelievable things: Rush/Hunter emails exchanged through work server - both could be fired, Ian being able to completely block Hunter from renting a place, Hunter's friends that never called - he seemed like a nice guy who should have at least one friend. I guess it was an easy way to make him lonely.
Also, it felt overcrowded with all the guys in the house. I love found families in books, but it feels forced in this series. More like a constant promotion of past/future books.
ADHD representation seemed like a bunch of things thrown in together. My son has ADHD. I know other kids/adults with ADHD. Some struggle with some of the things as Rush. But not with all at once.
Too many unbelievable things: Rush/Hunter emails exchanged through work server - both could be fired, Ian being able to completely block Hunter from renting a place, Hunter's friends that never called - he seemed like a nice guy who should have at least one friend. I guess it was an easy way to make him lonely.
Also, it felt overcrowded with all the guys in the house. I love found families in books, but it feels forced in this series. More like a constant promotion of past/future books.
September 6, 2024
I zoomed through this. I started it late last night and finished it by this afternoon. Only took me about 18 hours to read it (and that's including sleeping time, so it's actually less than that), I just couldn't put it down unless for sleep.
This is, I'd say, on par with the last DMC book by this author. I don't know if she just struck lightening in a bottle twice in a row, got a good ghost writer or what, but this just clicked on all cylinders for me.
I'm somewhat surprised at the mixed reviews a I saw, but maybe the things I was able to look past, others couldn't.
Because the romance between Rush and Hunter was perhaps...rushed (bu dum tish!) and if these two didn't have such a strong connection and chemistry from the bat, I would have probably saw that as a negative for this book.
But I didn't mind, because I was into these two from the jump. I loved the situation, too. Both of them were fucked over by this Ian guy, both cheated on and both not knowing the other existed until Rush showed up at Ian's and there Hunter and his family was. But instead of hating each other (well, Hunter hates Rush at first, when he thinks Rush knew about him and still slept with a guy he knew was taken), they form a bond that turns into more, quickly.
The "revenge" also isn't too central to the plot. Like, schemes are talked about, but Hunter isn't too keen on most of them, and when he and Rush try something, Ian acts horribly to Rush - TW for SA, as he touches Rush without his consent - and so Hunter doesn't want go with that plan anymore either.
Also they think about kissing and sending it to Ian, but Hunter wants that to be a private moment between them, in the end, and doesn't send the video to Ian.
It's more about them getting to know each other and move on from the toxic sludge that is Ian. They're both so much better off without him, and find so much better in each other. I totally love that dynamic, so it sucked me in from the beginning. And Hunter is a big, strong, calm sexy guy that balances out Rush's chaotic energy and naive sweetness and they just fit perfectly together, and I couldn't get enough of this because of that.
I don't have personal or secondhand experience with ADHD, so I cannot tell if the representation with Rush is accurate, but I liked the portrayal of him, and I liked those who truly cared about and loved him accepting all that he is, and trying to understand how his mind works, instead of trying to change him. I also wonder if he was on the spectrum at all, but we got nothing concerning that, so maybe that's just part of Rush's personality.
He was very straightforward but also sometimes didn't pick up on social cues - sometimes he did, though - or understand what people were trying to say, and so thought that they were being unclear in return. Which, sometimes they were, but sometimes he just didn't understand the subtleties at the end of the day. He's more of a what you see if what you get kinda guy. So lying, deception, all that is not something he entirely understands. And it makes him sometimes a bit naive, but in a really sweet and adorable way.
But it makes you understand how he was fooled by Ian for that year, when looking back he had many suspicious behaviors.
Hunter apparently had a completely different man presented to him, and he himself wasted 5 years on Ian. I felt bad for both our boys as they got screwed over horribly by this horrible man. (This is a nothing thing, but at one point Ian spins a tale about Hunter being the bad one, and he says how Hunter proposed...I wonder who really proposed and how it really happened...would have been interesting to know.)
But in the end, as horrible as Ian is, his horrible actions led to Hunter and Rush meeting and falling in love. And if not for Ian, Hunter would have stayed in Portland instead of moving to Seattle too. Imagine if that had happened and these two hadn't met....man sometimes horrible things happen but wonderful things come out of it.
So obviously I HIGHLY recommend this, it is definitely the absolute best one in this series, and on par with the last DMC book as the best book Saxon James has ever written, in my opinion. It just fired on all cylinders and I couldn't get enough of it. It had an adorable, sweet ending too.
And next we'll finally get Madden, our nudist extraordinaire, get the love he's been wanting for who knows how long, with his best friend Penn. (I also can't wait for Xavier to get his story as well! 😊)
Can't wait for more!🥰
My Ratings for the Accidental Love Series:
✨ The Husband Hoax: 4.25 stars (my review)
✨ Not Dating Material: 3.75 stars (my review)
✨ The Revenge Agenda: 5 stars
✨ Just Bromantically Invested: TBR
This is, I'd say, on par with the last DMC book by this author. I don't know if she just struck lightening in a bottle twice in a row, got a good ghost writer or what, but this just clicked on all cylinders for me.
I'm somewhat surprised at the mixed reviews a I saw, but maybe the things I was able to look past, others couldn't.
Because the romance between Rush and Hunter was perhaps...rushed (bu dum tish!) and if these two didn't have such a strong connection and chemistry from the bat, I would have probably saw that as a negative for this book.
But I didn't mind, because I was into these two from the jump. I loved the situation, too. Both of them were fucked over by this Ian guy, both cheated on and both not knowing the other existed until Rush showed up at Ian's and there Hunter and his family was. But instead of hating each other (well, Hunter hates Rush at first, when he thinks Rush knew about him and still slept with a guy he knew was taken), they form a bond that turns into more, quickly.
The "revenge" also isn't too central to the plot. Like, schemes are talked about, but Hunter isn't too keen on most of them, and when he and Rush try something, Ian acts horribly to Rush - TW for SA, as he touches Rush without his consent - and so Hunter doesn't want go with that plan anymore either.
Also they think about kissing and sending it to Ian, but Hunter wants that to be a private moment between them, in the end, and doesn't send the video to Ian.
It's more about them getting to know each other and move on from the toxic sludge that is Ian. They're both so much better off without him, and find so much better in each other. I totally love that dynamic, so it sucked me in from the beginning. And Hunter is a big, strong, calm sexy guy that balances out Rush's chaotic energy and naive sweetness and they just fit perfectly together, and I couldn't get enough of this because of that.
I don't have personal or secondhand experience with ADHD, so I cannot tell if the representation with Rush is accurate, but I liked the portrayal of him, and I liked those who truly cared about and loved him accepting all that he is, and trying to understand how his mind works, instead of trying to change him. I also wonder if he was on the spectrum at all, but we got nothing concerning that, so maybe that's just part of Rush's personality.
He was very straightforward but also sometimes didn't pick up on social cues - sometimes he did, though - or understand what people were trying to say, and so thought that they were being unclear in return. Which, sometimes they were, but sometimes he just didn't understand the subtleties at the end of the day. He's more of a what you see if what you get kinda guy. So lying, deception, all that is not something he entirely understands. And it makes him sometimes a bit naive, but in a really sweet and adorable way.
But it makes you understand how he was fooled by Ian for that year, when looking back he had many suspicious behaviors.
Hunter apparently had a completely different man presented to him, and he himself wasted 5 years on Ian. I felt bad for both our boys as they got screwed over horribly by this horrible man. (This is a nothing thing, but at one point Ian spins a tale about Hunter being the bad one, and he says how Hunter proposed...I wonder who really proposed and how it really happened...would have been interesting to know.)
But in the end, as horrible as Ian is, his horrible actions led to Hunter and Rush meeting and falling in love. And if not for Ian, Hunter would have stayed in Portland instead of moving to Seattle too. Imagine if that had happened and these two hadn't met....man sometimes horrible things happen but wonderful things come out of it.
So obviously I HIGHLY recommend this, it is definitely the absolute best one in this series, and on par with the last DMC book as the best book Saxon James has ever written, in my opinion. It just fired on all cylinders and I couldn't get enough of it. It had an adorable, sweet ending too.
And next we'll finally get Madden, our nudist extraordinaire, get the love he's been wanting for who knows how long, with his best friend Penn. (I also can't wait for Xavier to get his story as well! 😊)
Can't wait for more!🥰
My Ratings for the Accidental Love Series:
✨ The Husband Hoax: 4.25 stars (my review)
✨ Not Dating Material: 3.75 stars (my review)
✨ The Revenge Agenda: 5 stars
✨ Just Bromantically Invested: TBR
May 10, 2024
4.5⭐
Sorry for Mols and Seven, you're down to the second place now. Because Rush and Hunter?
They're the best, They're perfection. Can't describe how much I loved them.
The beginning was a little bit embarrassing and hilarious at the same time, I became so curious to know how they will get there revenge, turned out they simply fall in love. My favorite part obviously.
And I will say it to the hundredth time; Saxon James is the queen of the vulnerable and cute MMCs, She knows how to write men with so soft sides and unique personalities.
And she wrote Rush character her in a fantastic way. I loved him so much, related to him most of the time. He's the best.
As usual the friends group was so cute,
So excited to Madden's book! And I really hope to get Xander's also.
“Thank you.”
“For what?”
“Loving me as I am.”
***
Here for my baby Rush. 🎀💗
Sorry for Mols and Seven, you're down to the second place now. Because Rush and Hunter?
They're the best, They're perfection. Can't describe how much I loved them.
The beginning was a little bit embarrassing and hilarious at the same time, I became so curious to know how they will get there revenge, turned out they simply fall in love. My favorite part obviously.
And I will say it to the hundredth time; Saxon James is the queen of the vulnerable and cute MMCs, She knows how to write men with so soft sides and unique personalities.
And she wrote Rush character her in a fantastic way. I loved him so much, related to him most of the time. He's the best.
As usual the friends group was so cute,
So excited to Madden's book! And I really hope to get Xander's also.
“Thank you.”
“For what?”
“Loving me as I am.”
***
Here for my baby Rush. 🎀💗
May 24, 2024
Audio - 4 Stars
Story - 4 Stars
Story - 4 Stars
February 18, 2024
I LOVED Rush (Rush is EVERYTHING and must be protected at all cost 🥰🥰)...it took me a moment to warm up to Hunter, but his patience and kindness to everything that makes Rush who he is, did the job. A romantic comedy with heart, Bum flowers, M&Ms, Email exchanges, ADHD rep, found family, Hate to love, Sexual tension, practice kisses, and quality steam.
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March 12, 2024
Gawwwwwwd!!!! I love Saxon James books! That rush of giddy excitement. The adorable flawed men who somehow fit together like the perfect puzzle piece in each other’s lives. The found family aspect of a friendship that spans over multiple books, even though each one is about a different couple. I haven’t found a single one that I didn’t love.
The Revenge Agenda starts off so chaotic, but that’s the perfect way to explain Rush. He stopped taking his ADHD medicine earlier in the year, because they just weren’t the right ones for him. It’s Christmas Eve and he’s traveling to visit his boyfriend Ian’s to celebrate their one-year anniversary, but in typical fashion he’s running late and forgotten his phone. But not to worry, because when he gets there, he finds out that his boyfriend has a fiancé… and the whole family gets to see the awkward interaction when they all find out about one another.
As soon as Hunter finds out about the affair, he grabs his stuff and leaves. He and Ian had been long distance for so long; he’d only just uprooted his world and moved to Seattle. But he won’t let a cheater ruin his new life and he’s not running back home. On his first day at his new job, he sees a familiar face... one he never wanted to see again: Rush.
To make their work/life balance, they’ll have to get along. Hunter will have to set aside his negative feelings and see that the problem was his cheating ex… not the guy who knew nothing about him. And when they start to get to know one another, they hatch a plan to pay Ian back. They could pretend to date just to get revenge. The only problem is that they don’t want to pretend. They want each other …in the biblical sense. 😜🍆🍑🕳️🥳
These boys are so freaking cute. I have love all of the guys from the Accidental Love series so much. All of the roommates are so incredibly supportive of each other and will drop everything to help one another out. It’s such pure male friendship that I wish I had in my life. Plus I just really want Seven!🤣 He’s still my favorite man.
I love Hunter almost as much tho. As soon as he found out that Rush has ADHD, his reactions changed about his behaviors and he went from annoyed that he’s always late to helpful and caring about what he could do to accommodate. I knew immediately that they were a perfect match.
I waited so long (as did all of us) for Ian to get what he deserved. Do I think he deserved worse? YESSSSSSSS! I wanted his face plastered on billboards so everyone knew he’s a cheater… but that’s not exactly a healthy way to get revenge, I guess. 😂
The Revenge Agenda starts off so chaotic, but that’s the perfect way to explain Rush. He stopped taking his ADHD medicine earlier in the year, because they just weren’t the right ones for him. It’s Christmas Eve and he’s traveling to visit his boyfriend Ian’s to celebrate their one-year anniversary, but in typical fashion he’s running late and forgotten his phone. But not to worry, because when he gets there, he finds out that his boyfriend has a fiancé… and the whole family gets to see the awkward interaction when they all find out about one another.
As soon as Hunter finds out about the affair, he grabs his stuff and leaves. He and Ian had been long distance for so long; he’d only just uprooted his world and moved to Seattle. But he won’t let a cheater ruin his new life and he’s not running back home. On his first day at his new job, he sees a familiar face... one he never wanted to see again: Rush.
To make their work/life balance, they’ll have to get along. Hunter will have to set aside his negative feelings and see that the problem was his cheating ex… not the guy who knew nothing about him. And when they start to get to know one another, they hatch a plan to pay Ian back. They could pretend to date just to get revenge. The only problem is that they don’t want to pretend. They want each other …in the biblical sense. 😜🍆🍑🕳️🥳
These boys are so freaking cute. I have love all of the guys from the Accidental Love series so much. All of the roommates are so incredibly supportive of each other and will drop everything to help one another out. It’s such pure male friendship that I wish I had in my life. Plus I just really want Seven!🤣 He’s still my favorite man.
I love Hunter almost as much tho. As soon as he found out that Rush has ADHD, his reactions changed about his behaviors and he went from annoyed that he’s always late to helpful and caring about what he could do to accommodate. I knew immediately that they were a perfect match.
I waited so long (as did all of us) for Ian to get what he deserved. Do I think he deserved worse? YESSSSSSSS! I wanted his face plastered on billboards so everyone knew he’s a cheater… but that’s not exactly a healthy way to get revenge, I guess. 😂
December 22, 2024
Not to be dramatic, but I will die for Rush, lol
The blurp was so funny that I ran to Everand to listen to it. It was so funny. It's not my favorite MM romance, but it's still enjoyable
The blurp was so funny that I ran to Everand to listen to it. It was so funny. It's not my favorite MM romance, but it's still enjoyable
March 3, 2024
im so surprised this was actually good
January 21, 2025
“All I can picture is straddling your waist and using my cum as lube while I sink down onto your cock.”
Ah what a good time. Rush and Hunter are just *smooch*!
Hot sex, Hot Men, ADHD and Possessiveness, what else could I ask for?
Really I shouldnt be surprised that I enjoy this book so much. I love Savon James books and Teddy Hamilton can do no wrong in my mind so its an obvious win win. I was just hung up that one time with book 2 [Not Dating Material] I didnt mesh with Seven and Molly at all, but the rest of the characters I did. I think Seven and Molly are great a sside characters though so there is that. Anyways, this is a simple hot fast read about two exs of a fuck wad who cheats on them and they fuck and fall in love and that is simple and easy and just down right amazing. Love that for them. Good on em.
Why 5⭐? Well if I was going off my new critiquing I probably give this a 4.5-.75 but since I already rated two of these books off my old system Im just gonna go off that and I loved Husband Material and gave it 5 stars so I its only right this one gets it as well.
Ah what a good time. Rush and Hunter are just *smooch*!
Hot sex, Hot Men, ADHD and Possessiveness, what else could I ask for?
Really I shouldnt be surprised that I enjoy this book so much. I love Savon James books and Teddy Hamilton can do no wrong in my mind so its an obvious win win. I was just hung up that one time with book 2 [Not Dating Material] I didnt mesh with Seven and Molly at all, but the rest of the characters I did. I think Seven and Molly are great a sside characters though so there is that. Anyways, this is a simple hot fast read about two exs of a fuck wad who cheats on them and they fuck and fall in love and that is simple and easy and just down right amazing. Love that for them. Good on em.
Why 5⭐? Well if I was going off my new critiquing I probably give this a 4.5-.75 but since I already rated two of these books off my old system Im just gonna go off that and I loved Husband Material and gave it 5 stars so I its only right this one gets it as well.
March 9, 2024
This book was cute and funny. A good book to pick if you're only looking for something light hearted and funny. I liked both of the main characters. The found family trope was well executed. There were some fluffy moments that I really enjoyed. The sex scenes were also well written. It was overall a good book. However I like my romances to have more depth and for them to make me feel something, which wasn't the case with this one. So 3.5 stars it is...
March 5, 2024
Eh. It was okay. Hamilton is a pretty good narrator, so it has that going for it. The premise is fine, it's just... I disliked Rush from previous books. I hate when authors create overly complicated characters. Rush was a pain in the ass. Annoying. Not the type of person I'd like on a good day. I think he was redeemed and made to look like less of a total waste of space in this book. The author tried so hard to show Rush's side of things. But still, he's annoying. Also, his diagnosis goes WAY beyond ADHD. Like, a person with ADHD isn't that bad. I don't know what his other diagnosis are but his disassociating and losing like FOUR days is ah....a bit much. Like the way he couldn't figure out where the hell he was? Effing annoying. What day? What hour? Why do I have someone elses clothes on? No. Just..no..
Also, GR just ate up an entire review. F GR . I can't be bothered to retype out that review so here we are. I'll just say Rush's level of disassociation doesn't read like ADHD to me. Losing yourself for four days to the point that you don't know when someone else's is in the room with you or talking to you is not ADHD. I don't know what it is that would cause that but it's not just ADHD. Ugh. Didn't like. Also, hate that GR ate my review and I had to half ass it in this review. Bah humbug.
Also, GR just ate up an entire review. F GR . I can't be bothered to retype out that review so here we are. I'll just say Rush's level of disassociation doesn't read like ADHD to me. Losing yourself for four days to the point that you don't know when someone else's is in the room with you or talking to you is not ADHD. I don't know what it is that would cause that but it's not just ADHD. Ugh. Didn't like. Also, hate that GR ate my review and I had to half ass it in this review. Bah humbug.
March 31, 2024
Saxon James is the queen of cold opens, and I will die on this hill.
THE PREMISE: ADHD Rush turns up at his boyfriend’s house dressed as a slutty Christmas elf and meets … his boyfriend’s fiancé, who ends up being his new boss, and partner in revenge.
TROPES & VIBES:
- MM romcom
- Neurodiversity rep (ADHD)
- We have to kiss for *reasons*
- Workplace romance (ft. a desk scene 👀)
- The best found family istg
4.25⭐️ 3🌶️
THE PREMISE: ADHD Rush turns up at his boyfriend’s house dressed as a slutty Christmas elf and meets … his boyfriend’s fiancé, who ends up being his new boss, and partner in revenge.
TROPES & VIBES:
- MM romcom
- Neurodiversity rep (ADHD)
- We have to kiss for *reasons*
- Workplace romance (ft. a desk scene 👀)
- The best found family istg
4.25⭐️ 3🌶️
March 16, 2024
4.5⭐️ 2.25🌶️
The connection I have to Rush goes beyond getting off, and while that scares me, I’m also not about to fight it either. So much good has come out of a shitty situation, and it still blows my mind.
This series has been a really pleasant surprise, with each book getting better than the last.
Similar to my thoughts on Molly, Rush is a character that can I could either love or find annoying, and with how this book started I was learning toward the former, but boy did he win me over and I found him incredibly endearing.
Hunter as well won me over with how natural I felt his connection to Rush grew. Nothing was forced because again, based on how this stared their getting together seemed so highly unlikely. A really memorable not so meet cute 🤭
After finding out Ian- Hunter’s finance and Rush’s boyfriend-was a piece of shit, things only get worse when it turns out Hunter is Rush’s new boss. Hunter had just moved to town to be with Ian and has to decide wherever staying put in a new city where he has no connections and and even worse would have a constant reminder of Ian’s betrayal, is worse than admitting failure and moving back home.
This was overall very light and low angst and just a fun read. The running plANT joke was sweet and the “revenge” plot didn’t get overly done or turn into a miscommunication trope. The spice was really hot 🥵
“You’re very sweet and romantic, but can we get onto the dirty talk now?”
I loved how Hunters affection for Rush was genuine and helped heal the parts of him that had made him feel inadequate, and likewise the vulnerability and trust Rush gave Hunter helped him from turning bitter and closing himself off to love.
“I’m so damn excited that I get to introduce you to them as mine. I’m not sure what I did to deserve you, but it still hits me sometimes. This deep gratefulness that I get to call you mine.”
As always this found family in the big Bertha house were a wonderful addition to the story and I can’t wait for the next one! ❤️
The connection I have to Rush goes beyond getting off, and while that scares me, I’m also not about to fight it either. So much good has come out of a shitty situation, and it still blows my mind.
This series has been a really pleasant surprise, with each book getting better than the last.
Similar to my thoughts on Molly, Rush is a character that can I could either love or find annoying, and with how this book started I was learning toward the former, but boy did he win me over and I found him incredibly endearing.
Hunter as well won me over with how natural I felt his connection to Rush grew. Nothing was forced because again, based on how this stared their getting together seemed so highly unlikely. A really memorable not so meet cute 🤭
After finding out Ian- Hunter’s finance and Rush’s boyfriend-was a piece of shit, things only get worse when it turns out Hunter is Rush’s new boss. Hunter had just moved to town to be with Ian and has to decide wherever staying put in a new city where he has no connections and and even worse would have a constant reminder of Ian’s betrayal, is worse than admitting failure and moving back home.
This was overall very light and low angst and just a fun read. The running plANT joke was sweet and the “revenge” plot didn’t get overly done or turn into a miscommunication trope. The spice was really hot 🥵
“You’re very sweet and romantic, but can we get onto the dirty talk now?”
I loved how Hunters affection for Rush was genuine and helped heal the parts of him that had made him feel inadequate, and likewise the vulnerability and trust Rush gave Hunter helped him from turning bitter and closing himself off to love.
“I’m so damn excited that I get to introduce you to them as mine. I’m not sure what I did to deserve you, but it still hits me sometimes. This deep gratefulness that I get to call you mine.”
As always this found family in the big Bertha house were a wonderful addition to the story and I can’t wait for the next one! ❤️
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