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The Boys of Apartment 13 #1
Pretty Boy
Pretty boy Liam Walker is unlucky in love…
Liam
My newest obsession is nothing like any of my past hookups.
The tattoos? Not exactly my type. A perma-scowl and general leave-me-alone attitude? Yeah, that's the kind of thing I usually stay away from. And, sure, is it surprising that suddenly those things seem to be everything I want? Absolutely. But the most shocking part about all of this is that the person who's got me all out of whack... isn't a girl.
Bash is a six-foot-four-tatted personal trainer who seems to want nothing to do with me and my confused self. Until I'm naked, that is. And it's great when I am, but as soon as I'm dressed, he's more than ready to say goodbye.
But if there's one thing getting a taste of Sebastian Crawford has taught me, it's that one taste just isn't enough.
Sebastian
I don't know how to take Liam and his obvious crush on me, but it's clear that he did not sign up for the kinds of workout sessions I'm used to giving. So, I take him home, giving us both what we so clearly want, and settle on my choice to say goodbye as soon as it's done.
But that goodbye is a little harder than I anticipated, and finding out that our time together was his first time with a guy, period, has me regretting the way I so easily tossed him aside. Liam is more sensitive than I originally believed, and after being cheated on by his last girlfriend only to move on to me, I can't help but feel that he deserves better... better than me.
But if there's one thing getting a taste of pretty boy Liam Walker has taught me, it's that I'm willing to change my emotionally stunted ways.
Liam
My newest obsession is nothing like any of my past hookups.
The tattoos? Not exactly my type. A perma-scowl and general leave-me-alone attitude? Yeah, that's the kind of thing I usually stay away from. And, sure, is it surprising that suddenly those things seem to be everything I want? Absolutely. But the most shocking part about all of this is that the person who's got me all out of whack... isn't a girl.
Bash is a six-foot-four-tatted personal trainer who seems to want nothing to do with me and my confused self. Until I'm naked, that is. And it's great when I am, but as soon as I'm dressed, he's more than ready to say goodbye.
But if there's one thing getting a taste of Sebastian Crawford has taught me, it's that one taste just isn't enough.
Sebastian
I don't know how to take Liam and his obvious crush on me, but it's clear that he did not sign up for the kinds of workout sessions I'm used to giving. So, I take him home, giving us both what we so clearly want, and settle on my choice to say goodbye as soon as it's done.
But that goodbye is a little harder than I anticipated, and finding out that our time together was his first time with a guy, period, has me regretting the way I so easily tossed him aside. Liam is more sensitive than I originally believed, and after being cheated on by his last girlfriend only to move on to me, I can't help but feel that he deserves better... better than me.
But if there's one thing getting a taste of pretty boy Liam Walker has taught me, it's that I'm willing to change my emotionally stunted ways.
395 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2024
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Brianna Flores
3 books429 followersWhen Brianna Flores isn't writing romance books, she's reading them! She currently lives in Arizona, and if you're nearby, you can probably hear her arguing with the fictional characters she conjures up in her head as she sips on the tenth cup of coffee she's had that day.
If you want to tell her it's weird to talk to imaginary people–no matter how attractive they are–you can email her at BriannaFloresAuthor@gmail.com.
If you want to tell her it's weird to talk to imaginary people–no matter how attractive they are–you can email her at BriannaFloresAuthor@gmail.com.
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August 16, 2024
Oh man, I absolutely loved this, I couldn't put it down and only forced myself for sleep.
After two previous 3 star reads, it was nice to get a 5 star read again. Also a book that did the whole feminization thing in a much better utilized way.
Right away, this book sucked me in.
Liam and Bash (aka Sebastian, but Liam only calls him Bash), were absolutely wonderful characters, I loved them both. I loved how they were both distinctive in personalities, but had their own troubles/trauma, insecurities and sweet tendencies with each other.
I was going gaga over their chemistry right off the bat. Liam was so clearly obsessed from the get go, and that translated so well. Bash needed more time and he was so reserved and had such a solid, high wall around him that he never truly got "obsessed" to the point Liam does, but the subtle ways in which he bends his behavior for Liam, without Liam ever asking, and the small things he does for him here and there, really shows how much he comes to absolutely love Liam.
I also was such a sucker for his protective/somewhat possessive streak. Mostly protective. When others were embarrassing, hurting Liam's feelings, or just trying to plain hurt him with their words, he was ON it. No one fucked with his princess.
But anyway, while it took longer for Bash to get there, get there he did. He was just so used to shutting people out after such a horrible childhood and teen years, he didn't know how else to operate. But Liam snuck past all his defenses with his sweet, kind nature.
This was certainly erotic, and I certainly never tired of the sex between them, it was always so good. But the romance was also done wonderfully too. They weren't just obsessed with sex with each other - although they certainly loved it - they were clearly obsessed with each other.
Liam melting into puddles of goo over things Bash said or did made me melt into puddles of goo too. Liam was also just straight up adorable.
He was insecure and didn't think too highly of himself, despite his outward appearance of being a "Pretty Boy" but it never felt like too much that he did and throughout had those insecurities pop up, despite Bash's reassurances. It was just handled in such away that I felt so bad for him and wanted to give hm a hug. He was such a sweetie pie.
And the way Bash slowly thawed around Liam was beautiful to see. He was so reserved and closed off and didn't want anything to do with a relationship, but Liam snuck in there and knocked all his defenses down one by one (just like Liam had hoped to do). It might have been more about just sex for Bash at first, but it quickly became not about that at all for him.
I also loved that only Liam was allowed to call him Bash, no one else. I love things like that.
The use of feminization in this was so....tastefully done, I want to say. It just felt natural for Bash to call Liam's ass his pussy, cunt, his pecks his 'tits', to call him princess. For him to wear lingerie all the time, to be a "pillow princess" it all just worked so naturally for these two.
I also loved how for once we had a character that didn't actually like it or want it rough. Liam was a pillow princess in every sense of the word. He wanted to be worshipped and adored and not have to do any of the work, and part of that worship was being somewhat slowly fucked.
This 6"1' "jock" just wanted to be taken care of in bed, and Bash was all too happy to do that.
I just devoured this from start to finish and couldn't put it down. I have a new author to love, because I couldn't get enough of this.
Liam and Bash are certainly a favorite couple of mine too. Everything about them was perfect. I also didn't mind the strict top/bottom roles either 😉 (I think I actually prefer them in most cases, although vers does genuinely work well for some couples and I don't mind vers couples at all) as that really fit these two and the dynamic of their relationship.
And yes, the next book is going to be about Cade, Liam's best friend who acted a mess this book, but it's also going to be a stepbrother romance, which I hope this author does right, oh so hope she does🤞. Also it will be interesting to get Cade's POV and see why he acted a mess. Getting POV's can most likely help with characters who previously acted a mess. And he's gonna fall for his stepbrother, so I am here for it.
Bring ittt, can't wait! 😍
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
After two previous 3 star reads, it was nice to get a 5 star read again. Also a book that did the whole feminization thing in a much better utilized way.
Right away, this book sucked me in.
Liam and Bash (aka Sebastian, but Liam only calls him Bash), were absolutely wonderful characters, I loved them both. I loved how they were both distinctive in personalities, but had their own troubles/trauma, insecurities and sweet tendencies with each other.
I was going gaga over their chemistry right off the bat. Liam was so clearly obsessed from the get go, and that translated so well. Bash needed more time and he was so reserved and had such a solid, high wall around him that he never truly got "obsessed" to the point Liam does, but the subtle ways in which he bends his behavior for Liam, without Liam ever asking, and the small things he does for him here and there, really shows how much he comes to absolutely love Liam.
I also was such a sucker for his protective/somewhat possessive streak. Mostly protective. When others were embarrassing, hurting Liam's feelings, or just trying to plain hurt him with their words, he was ON it. No one fucked with his princess.
But anyway, while it took longer for Bash to get there, get there he did. He was just so used to shutting people out after such a horrible childhood and teen years, he didn't know how else to operate. But Liam snuck past all his defenses with his sweet, kind nature.
This was certainly erotic, and I certainly never tired of the sex between them, it was always so good. But the romance was also done wonderfully too. They weren't just obsessed with sex with each other - although they certainly loved it - they were clearly obsessed with each other.
Liam melting into puddles of goo over things Bash said or did made me melt into puddles of goo too. Liam was also just straight up adorable.
He was insecure and didn't think too highly of himself, despite his outward appearance of being a "Pretty Boy" but it never felt like too much that he did and throughout had those insecurities pop up, despite Bash's reassurances. It was just handled in such away that I felt so bad for him and wanted to give hm a hug. He was such a sweetie pie.
And the way Bash slowly thawed around Liam was beautiful to see. He was so reserved and closed off and didn't want anything to do with a relationship, but Liam snuck in there and knocked all his defenses down one by one (just like Liam had hoped to do). It might have been more about just sex for Bash at first, but it quickly became not about that at all for him.
I also loved that only Liam was allowed to call him Bash, no one else. I love things like that.
The use of feminization in this was so....tastefully done, I want to say. It just felt natural for Bash to call Liam's ass his pussy, cunt, his pecks his 'tits', to call him princess. For him to wear lingerie all the time, to be a "pillow princess" it all just worked so naturally for these two.
I also loved how for once we had a character that didn't actually like it or want it rough. Liam was a pillow princess in every sense of the word. He wanted to be worshipped and adored and not have to do any of the work, and part of that worship was being somewhat slowly fucked.
This 6"1' "jock" just wanted to be taken care of in bed, and Bash was all too happy to do that.
I just devoured this from start to finish and couldn't put it down. I have a new author to love, because I couldn't get enough of this.
Liam and Bash are certainly a favorite couple of mine too. Everything about them was perfect. I also didn't mind the strict top/bottom roles either 😉 (I think I actually prefer them in most cases, although vers does genuinely work well for some couples and I don't mind vers couples at all) as that really fit these two and the dynamic of their relationship.
And yes, the next book is going to be about Cade, Liam's best friend who acted a mess this book, but it's also going to be a stepbrother romance, which I hope this author does right, oh so hope she does🤞. Also it will be interesting to get Cade's POV and see why he acted a mess. Getting POV's can most likely help with characters who previously acted a mess. And he's gonna fall for his stepbrother, so I am here for it.
Bring ittt, can't wait! 😍
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
February 27, 2024
⭐️ 4.5 stars ⭐️
Six-foot, ripped jock finds out not only that he’s attracted to a man, but that he enjoys being his pretty pillow princess.
Pretty boy was inferno-level hot. I didn’t think I’d be into feminization, but Bash and Liam? Yep, sign me up. This was more on the erotic romance side of the scale — Liam is a horny motherfucker — but thankfully the love didn’t get lost among all the sex.
Bash is my favorite type of character. The one that’s abrasive, scowly, hurt inside. Until he meets his princess, and he becomes a sweet marshmallow for him, melting at the littlest bit of praise and care.
I loved the way he would care for Liam, not able to tell him how he felt with his words, but trying to show it with his actions. The way he was a grinch with everyone, but sweet and tender with Liam.
The smut was insanely good. From the kink to the lingerie, the praise and the dirty talk — it was drool-worthy.
The little half-star deduction is for the Cade drama, which was just a little too much. Hopefully he redeems himself in the next installment. Cade’s stepbrother just became his new roommate… We all know what that means.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
CW and tropes (spoilers):
- Themes of homophobia (internalized and non)
- Mentions of MC with an eating disorder/body dysmorphia
- Mentions of SH (brief, off page)
- Past child abuse/alcoholic parents (off page)
- MC w/ intermittent explosive disorder (anger issues)
- Queer awakening
- Feminization kink (use of feminine terms)
- Lingerie and panties
- Cock-warming
- Sex toys
- MC w/ tattoos and piercings (including dick piercings)
- MC comes untouched/multiple orgasms
- Pillow princess MC
- Rimming
- Strict top/bottom
Six-foot, ripped jock finds out not only that he’s attracted to a man, but that he enjoys being his pretty pillow princess.
«I want to be the one whose pleasure is the focus, not the other way around. Why can’t I just lay there and take it? I am not at all a giving person. Give it to me, dammit. Give me all of the things. That’s what I want.»
Pretty boy was inferno-level hot. I didn’t think I’d be into feminization, but Bash and Liam? Yep, sign me up. This was more on the erotic romance side of the scale — Liam is a horny motherfucker — but thankfully the love didn’t get lost among all the sex.
Bash is my favorite type of character. The one that’s abrasive, scowly, hurt inside. Until he meets his princess, and he becomes a sweet marshmallow for him, melting at the littlest bit of praise and care.
I loved the way he would care for Liam, not able to tell him how he felt with his words, but trying to show it with his actions. The way he was a grinch with everyone, but sweet and tender with Liam.
The smut was insanely good. From the kink to the lingerie, the praise and the dirty talk — it was drool-worthy.
“Oh, fuck.” I have to stop, press my forehead against his thigh, and take a breath. I don’t know what I expected to see, but a little light pink heart-shaped jewel definitely wasn’t it.
The little half-star deduction is for the Cade drama, which was just a little too much. Hopefully he redeems himself in the next installment. Cade’s stepbrother just became his new roommate… We all know what that means.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
CW and tropes (spoilers):
- Themes of homophobia (internalized and non)
- Mentions of MC with an eating disorder/body dysmorphia
- Mentions of SH (brief, off page)
- Past child abuse/alcoholic parents (off page)
- MC w/ intermittent explosive disorder (anger issues)
- Queer awakening
- Feminization kink (use of feminine terms)
- Lingerie and panties
- Cock-warming
- Sex toys
- MC w/ tattoos and piercings (including dick piercings)
- MC comes untouched/multiple orgasms
- Pillow princess MC
- Rimming
- Strict top/bottom
March 1, 2024
I would like to thank GRR for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
❤️🔥ooooh yesssss this pillow princess business was pure sex on fire and i loved every second of this scrumptious kinky romance!👑 feminization is usually NOT something i'm into, but i thought it was scorching hot in Pretty Boy and i'm really veeeeery happy i gave this a try! Thanks again to my soul sis Brooke who is killing it with these recs fr!🚀
🌶️Bash and Liam were next level sexxxxy, setting my kindle on fire in every single way my gawd!♨️ but honestly what i loved the most about this story was how i felt as nervous as Liam was at the start of this, feeling all the same crush level emotions when he was perving on Bash before they were even a thing, and then squealing when Bash became something more!!!🥹👉🏽👈🏽 aiiii it was soooo cuuute my cheeks are hurting from smiling (while crying on the inside) just remembering!! Liam was so awkward and hurting and self-conscious about his suitability as a partner, a lover, and as a desirable man. because the circumstances surrounding Anna, his ex, brought our Pretty Boy pretty low, but when Bash went from 0-60 NO to PRO-Princess👑 I WAS ON MY KNEES FOR ALL OF IT!! i cryyyy it was so good!❤️🔥🫠
😑my ONLY complaint is something i've been recognizing quite a bit now happening in these contemporaries...ummm hello hi whyyyy do grown ass people have besties or fam just fkin barging into their flat without any kinda heads up?!?!? like seriously what dafuq is that?!?!😒
🥳🎁🎂on the flipside though, i really loved Liam's roommates, especially Baby and the glimpse of Logan we got (CAN'T WAIT FOR BOOK 3 WHERE THESE BOYS GET THEIR OWN STORY IN GOOD BOY), and even though Cade was a bit of a mess, his book is next and I hope it's gonna be every bit as yummy as Pretty Boy was!! i know BF will be dialing up the angst in LOVER BOY for sure!❤️🩹
❤️🔥Pretty Boy was a mega ton of hotness and i veeeery much enjoyed all of it! looking forward to the rest of a saucy reading year spent with The Boys of Apartment 13, because i'm certain they'll all be 5,500 °C levels of scorching🥵and i am here👏🏽 for👏🏽 it!👏🏽
❤️🔥ooooh yesssss this pillow princess business was pure sex on fire and i loved every second of this scrumptious kinky romance!👑 feminization is usually NOT something i'm into, but i thought it was scorching hot in Pretty Boy and i'm really veeeeery happy i gave this a try! Thanks again to my soul sis Brooke who is killing it with these recs fr!🚀
🌶️Bash and Liam were next level sexxxxy, setting my kindle on fire in every single way my gawd!♨️ but honestly what i loved the most about this story was how i felt as nervous as Liam was at the start of this, feeling all the same crush level emotions when he was perving on Bash before they were even a thing, and then squealing when Bash became something more!!!🥹👉🏽👈🏽 aiiii it was soooo cuuute my cheeks are hurting from smiling (while crying on the inside) just remembering!! Liam was so awkward and hurting and self-conscious about his suitability as a partner, a lover, and as a desirable man. because the circumstances surrounding Anna, his ex, brought our Pretty Boy pretty low, but when Bash went from 0-60 NO to PRO-Princess👑 I WAS ON MY KNEES FOR ALL OF IT!! i cryyyy it was so good!❤️🔥🫠
😑my ONLY complaint is something i've been recognizing quite a bit now happening in these contemporaries...ummm hello hi whyyyy do grown ass people have besties or fam just fkin barging into their flat without any kinda heads up?!?!? like seriously what dafuq is that?!?!😒
🥳🎁🎂on the flipside though, i really loved Liam's roommates, especially Baby and the glimpse of Logan we got (CAN'T WAIT FOR BOOK 3 WHERE THESE BOYS GET THEIR OWN STORY IN GOOD BOY), and even though Cade was a bit of a mess, his book is next and I hope it's gonna be every bit as yummy as Pretty Boy was!! i know BF will be dialing up the angst in LOVER BOY for sure!❤️🩹
❤️🔥Pretty Boy was a mega ton of hotness and i veeeery much enjoyed all of it! looking forward to the rest of a saucy reading year spent with The Boys of Apartment 13, because i'm certain they'll all be 5,500 °C levels of scorching🥵and i am here👏🏽 for👏🏽 it!👏🏽
May 4, 2024
Cheesy and adorable and hot.
So, feminization-kink is not something I can read every day, simply because it quickly becomes annoying. And also here I have to say that it was a tiny bit too much for me, probably because as soon as Liam and Sebastian finally had sex, they couldn't keep their hands off each other and they did it in every chapter.
But don't pay too much attention to me, I think I'm just grumpy today.
The two of them are so incredibly cute that it's a real pleasure to read about their bedroom escapades.
The story is pretty light and fluffy overall, with a little bit of melodrama, a little bit of background trauma and a little bit of homophobia. All in all quite well balanced.
Liam's world of thoughts annoyed me a bit at the beginning, he was just too naive in many ways, but somehow he grew on me.
Watching Sebastian go from grumpy tough guy to absolute marshmallow for his princess was pure pleasure.
Sex with Liam is slow. Sensual. Soft and sticky-sweet. He takes long, languid strokes like he’s starved for them. 💗😳💗
I can’t help but wonder just how often he fucks himself. It has my dick aching in my jeans, the idea that my pillow princess gets so horny when he’s not with me that he just has to fill his needy hole all by himself. I run my thumb over the hard jewel, turning the plug until the heart is rotated in the right position and his legs tense. 🤤💝🤤
“Liam wants me to assure him that I’d be down to stay his boyfriend if he ever turned into a duck.”
“Well! What would you do with me?”
“I’d… I’d build you a pond,” he pats my shoulder condescendingly, and I roll my eyes. “And I’d buy you cantucci every day to keep your little duck self happy.”
“Aw,” my mom grins. “That’s sweet.” 😍🫠🥰
I think I'm definitely a fan of Brianna Flores. Even though both books weren't really perfect, the writing style suits me pretty well and I like the lightness of how the stories are told even if they can be accused of lacking depth. 🤷🏼♀️ idgaf
However, I won't be able to see pussy, cunt and tits for a long time, maybe one book a year with this particular kink is enough for me. 🤭
So, feminization-kink is not something I can read every day, simply because it quickly becomes annoying. And also here I have to say that it was a tiny bit too much for me, probably because as soon as Liam and Sebastian finally had sex, they couldn't keep their hands off each other and they did it in every chapter.
But don't pay too much attention to me, I think I'm just grumpy today.
The two of them are so incredibly cute that it's a real pleasure to read about their bedroom escapades.
The story is pretty light and fluffy overall, with a little bit of melodrama, a little bit of background trauma and a little bit of homophobia. All in all quite well balanced.
Liam's world of thoughts annoyed me a bit at the beginning, he was just too naive in many ways, but somehow he grew on me.
Watching Sebastian go from grumpy tough guy to absolute marshmallow for his princess was pure pleasure.
Sex with Liam is slow. Sensual. Soft and sticky-sweet. He takes long, languid strokes like he’s starved for them. 💗😳💗
I can’t help but wonder just how often he fucks himself. It has my dick aching in my jeans, the idea that my pillow princess gets so horny when he’s not with me that he just has to fill his needy hole all by himself. I run my thumb over the hard jewel, turning the plug until the heart is rotated in the right position and his legs tense. 🤤💝🤤
“Liam wants me to assure him that I’d be down to stay his boyfriend if he ever turned into a duck.”
“Well! What would you do with me?”
“I’d… I’d build you a pond,” he pats my shoulder condescendingly, and I roll my eyes. “And I’d buy you cantucci every day to keep your little duck self happy.”
“Aw,” my mom grins. “That’s sweet.” 😍🫠🥰
I think I'm definitely a fan of Brianna Flores. Even though both books weren't really perfect, the writing style suits me pretty well and I like the lightness of how the stories are told even if they can be accused of lacking depth. 🤷🏼♀️ idgaf
However, I won't be able to see pussy, cunt and tits for a long time, maybe one book a year with this particular kink is enough for me. 🤭
October 1, 2024
re-read September 2024
God I love this book. And Cade was really annoying once again. Let's see if he can redeem himself in his own book.
4.0**** stars
God, I ate this up so hard! Low-angst and high-heat.
I think this was the first time ever I read about a pillow princess as a main character.
Bash loved that about Liam. Loved making slow boning a thing between them, although it wasn’t his usual thing at all. That grumpy hardass even became fast quite gooey about it. *lol
The plot was quite engaging and their time together full of steam and swoony moments.
I honestly thought this would be an easy 5-star read but the conflict with Bash’s sister was solved way too quickly (totally lacking the drama I was hoping for) and the issue with Liam’s bestie Cade just flat out annoyed me. I also wished this would've been a bit angstier for some parts. There was a lot of potential to make this... just more.
Anyway. Am I still super excited for the next books in the series and will I look into the author’s debut novel, too? Yes. Yes, I am and yes, I will.
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The Boys of Apartment 13 Series
Book 1 - Pretty Boy - 4.0 stars
Book 2 - Lover Boy - currently reading
Book 3 - Good Boy - release 10/24
Book 4 - Lonely Boy - release 01/25
God I love this book. And Cade was really annoying once again. Let's see if he can redeem himself in his own book.
4.0**** stars
God, I ate this up so hard! Low-angst and high-heat.
I think this was the first time ever I read about a pillow princess as a main character.
Why can’t I just lay there and take it? I am not at all a giving person. Give it to me, dammit.
Bash loved that about Liam. Loved making slow boning a thing between them, although it wasn’t his usual thing at all. That grumpy hardass even became fast quite gooey about it. *lol
“Jesus,” I mutter quietly. “You’re fucking filthy.” “I’m what you made me,” he accuses, still breathing heavily, broad chest moving as his body starts to sink into the couch. Mine, my entire body sings. I’ve made him mine.
The plot was quite engaging and their time together full of steam and swoony moments.
I honestly thought this would be an easy 5-star read but the conflict with Bash’s sister was solved way too quickly (totally lacking the drama I was hoping for) and the issue with Liam’s bestie Cade just flat out annoyed me. I also wished this would've been a bit angstier for some parts. There was a lot of potential to make this... just more.
Anyway. Am I still super excited for the next books in the series and will I look into the author’s debut novel, too? Yes. Yes, I am and yes, I will.
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The Boys of Apartment 13 Series
Book 1 - Pretty Boy - 4.0 stars
Book 2 - Lover Boy - currently reading
Book 3 - Good Boy - release 10/24
Book 4 - Lonely Boy - release 01/25
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March 19, 2024ETA: I guess I need to repeat myself… please do not come @ me when you disagree with my reviews. Lets all be adults and just scroll past. 🙄
DNF @ 15%
I do not understand why authors that write bi/gay awakenings have first time sex NOT from the awakening character’s perspective. Like… THAT’S THE WHOLE POINT.
I do not understand this massive trend of really problematic awakening characters and I’m so tired of it.
I do not understand the trend of really bad Wattpad level writing in MM lately.
And I am seriously over dicks in holes at the beginning of a book. Just stop. Not only that, can we please stop virgin assholes taking a dick for the first time like it’s no big deal? God.
I gotta stop picking up trendy books. 😑
DNF @ 15%
I do not understand why authors that write bi/gay awakenings have first time sex NOT from the awakening character’s perspective. Like… THAT’S THE WHOLE POINT.
I do not understand this massive trend of really problematic awakening characters and I’m so tired of it.
I do not understand the trend of really bad Wattpad level writing in MM lately.
And I am seriously over dicks in holes at the beginning of a book. Just stop. Not only that, can we please stop virgin assholes taking a dick for the first time like it’s no big deal? God.
I gotta stop picking up trendy books. 😑
March 5, 2024
4.0 Stars
If you would have told me that I would rate a book that has feminization kink 4 stars I would have laughed at you but here we are. I hate when authors use feminine terms to describe gay men but it just worked in this book.
"I want to be the one whose pleasure is the focus, not the other way around. Why can’t I just lay there and take it? I am not at all a giving person. Give it to me, dammit. Give me all of the things. That’s what I want."
Am excited for the next books in this series. I can't wait for baby and Logan's book I need that one to be sexy af 🔥🥵
Here are my favourite details (MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD!!)
1.) The scene in the locker room🥵
2.) the first time Liam gave bash a blow job😭
3.) The Plug!!!🔥
“Oh, fuck.” I have to stop, press my forehead against his thigh, and take a breath. I don’t know what I expected to see, but a little light pink heart-shaped jewel definitely wasn’t it.
4.) The way Bash defended Liam to his sister 🫠
If you would have told me that I would rate a book that has feminization kink 4 stars I would have laughed at you but here we are. I hate when authors use feminine terms to describe gay men but it just worked in this book.
"I want to be the one whose pleasure is the focus, not the other way around. Why can’t I just lay there and take it? I am not at all a giving person. Give it to me, dammit. Give me all of the things. That’s what I want."
Am excited for the next books in this series. I can't wait for baby and Logan's book I need that one to be sexy af 🔥🥵
Here are my favourite details (MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD!!)
1.) The scene in the locker room🥵
2.) the first time Liam gave bash a blow job😭
3.) The Plug!!!🔥
“Oh, fuck.” I have to stop, press my forehead against his thigh, and take a breath. I don’t know what I expected to see, but a little light pink heart-shaped jewel definitely wasn’t it.
4.) The way Bash defended Liam to his sister 🫠
November 5, 2024
I never knew a feminization kink would do it for me but here we are! Liam was such a sweet, subby pillow princess, Liam’s emotional support dildos really should have been their own side character honestly 🤷🏾♀️ I love how completely obsessed he became with Bash (although I believe Bash didn't deserve him with how he treated my bby Liam in the beginning 🙂↔️)
I definitely think Bash redeemed himself and and took to caring for Liam like he deserved (especially when it came to his cheating ass, gaslighting ass sister and Liam's slightly homophobic hag of dad 🤨) I love this start to the series and will most definitely keep reading. I’m interested to see what’s gonna happen with Baby and Logan 👀 and Cade’s bonehead self got some groveling to do 😒
I definitely think Bash redeemed himself and and took to caring for Liam like he deserved (especially when it came to his cheating ass, gaslighting ass sister and Liam's slightly homophobic hag of dad 🤨) I love this start to the series and will most definitely keep reading. I’m interested to see what’s gonna happen with Baby and Logan 👀 and Cade’s bonehead self got some groveling to do 😒
November 6, 2025
Tropes: grumpy/sunshine, failed one night stand
Feels: 5/5
Steam*: 4.5/5
Kinks: so many toys, cum play, semi public sex, lingerie kink, hand kink, feminine terminology kink, praise, cockwarming
Angst: medium
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: homophobia, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, anger issues, child abuse, bad parents, overdose death of parent in past
4.5 stars
Liam is 21. He's never been with a guy before. He likes women, but he's a pillow princess so he hasn't come across a woman that he's actually sexually compatible with. He doesn't have much of a drive to date as a result. He had one semi serious girlfriend but a few months ago she cheated on him and he dumped her. He has a complicated relationship with his dad who didn't make it to the MLB and wants to live vicariously through Liam, he's been trying to control his baseball career and workout regimen and diet for years. It's given Liam a complex, he's got body dysmorphia and disordered eating. He also hates working out and wants to quit baseball.
Sebastian is 26. He's gay and works as a personal trainer at Liam's gym. His mom overdosed and his dad was abusive. He got adopted at age 15 but he thinks it was only because his 10-year-old sister was adopted by the same family. So he's never been close to his adopted parents. He's a one and done guy.
The moment Liam spots Sebastian at the gym, he is fascinated by him, he can't stop himself from staring. He actually gets called out on how rude he comes off. People think he's homophobic, and maybe there's a little bit of something there because his dad is homophobic, but Liam is mostly just awkward. Liam really can't tear his eyes off Sebastian and Sebastian correctly pegs Liam as being attracted to him. Sebastian is attracted to Liam as well. He decides to drop Liam as a client at the gym and give in and f*** him, but only once! He's a bit of a jerk about pushing Liam out after their hookup, completely unaware that it was Liam's first time with a guy. They both try to stay away from each other, but they have a heck of a lot of chemistry and feelings and they're just magnetized towards each other.
Once they give in, things slowly escalate to more than they thought they were getting into with each other. A good repeat hookup turns into sleeping over, getting brunch, going on dates, meeting each other's friends and family. And then whoops now they're in love.
I really loved this book. I loved the dynamic between them, they were so entranced by each other, against their better judgment they just wanted more and more of the other person. Their sexual chemistry and compatibility was off the charts, this was an incredibly smutty read. And it wasn't just physical, they snuck in all kinds of greedily eating the other person up with their eyes, just being near the other person, watching them sleep, snuggling, hand holding, talking. I loved their platonic moments the most, when they snuggled, especially when Sebastian submitted to it in a reluctant way but secretly was lapping it up and hoping that every touch and word meant that Liam really cared about him and was his. And Liam was so precious, he was in so deep, and I loved him being clingy, hoarding Sebastian's clothes, smelling them, always reaching for Sebastian and wrapping himself in him. They loved each other so hard. There are some couples where you're like, they're going to get married, they are perfect together... you just love their love!
Also, I'm intrigued by Baby! I love a character that bites as their love language. And I love his attitude. How feisty and fierce he is, he shone in all his little moments.
What didn't I like? This part has spoilers. I didn't like that Sebastian ended up being the brother of Liam's ex who cheated. Sibling's ex is an ick to me, though I will say they made it pretty much a non-issue here. I didn't like how Jax (Sebastian's best friend and one time one night stand) kept rubbing it in the couple's faces that he once had sex with Sebastian. Jax had some moments where he was funny, ribbing Sebastian for being smitten, but there is a line where it's not funny or cute and you start being toxic to your friendship when you're constantly reminding your friend and their boyfriend that you f*****.
Some notable moments:
"“So, you, like, don’t hate me?” I sigh again. “No, Liam. I don’t hate you.” “Hm. Yeah, but see, you say that like maybe you do. A little. And I did get super wasted and pass out in your bed. And I puked in your bathtub.” “You what?” “I cleaned it up!”"
"Understanding floods his face, and I roll my eyes. “You want to ask your boyfriend’s friend for date ideas? Dude,” he tacks on the last word with a dramatic hand over his chest before cupping his mouth with both hands. “Whipped like cream,” he whispers. “Will you go with me or not?” “I will because I definitely want to see this.”"
"“Liam wants me to assure him that I’d be down to stay his boyfriend if he ever turned into a duck.” “Well! What would you do with me?” “I’d… I’d build you a pond,” he pats my shoulder condescendingly, and I roll my eyes. “And I’d buy you cantucci every day to keep your little duck self happy.”"
*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: 5/5
Steam*: 4.5/5
Kinks: so many toys, cum play, semi public sex, lingerie kink, hand kink, feminine terminology kink, praise, cockwarming
Angst: medium
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: homophobia, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, anger issues, child abuse, bad parents, overdose death of parent in past
4.5 stars
Liam is 21. He's never been with a guy before. He likes women, but he's a pillow princess so he hasn't come across a woman that he's actually sexually compatible with. He doesn't have much of a drive to date as a result. He had one semi serious girlfriend but a few months ago she cheated on him and he dumped her. He has a complicated relationship with his dad who didn't make it to the MLB and wants to live vicariously through Liam, he's been trying to control his baseball career and workout regimen and diet for years. It's given Liam a complex, he's got body dysmorphia and disordered eating. He also hates working out and wants to quit baseball.
Sebastian is 26. He's gay and works as a personal trainer at Liam's gym. His mom overdosed and his dad was abusive. He got adopted at age 15 but he thinks it was only because his 10-year-old sister was adopted by the same family. So he's never been close to his adopted parents. He's a one and done guy.
The moment Liam spots Sebastian at the gym, he is fascinated by him, he can't stop himself from staring. He actually gets called out on how rude he comes off. People think he's homophobic, and maybe there's a little bit of something there because his dad is homophobic, but Liam is mostly just awkward. Liam really can't tear his eyes off Sebastian and Sebastian correctly pegs Liam as being attracted to him. Sebastian is attracted to Liam as well. He decides to drop Liam as a client at the gym and give in and f*** him, but only once! He's a bit of a jerk about pushing Liam out after their hookup, completely unaware that it was Liam's first time with a guy. They both try to stay away from each other, but they have a heck of a lot of chemistry and feelings and they're just magnetized towards each other.
Once they give in, things slowly escalate to more than they thought they were getting into with each other. A good repeat hookup turns into sleeping over, getting brunch, going on dates, meeting each other's friends and family. And then whoops now they're in love.
I really loved this book. I loved the dynamic between them, they were so entranced by each other, against their better judgment they just wanted more and more of the other person. Their sexual chemistry and compatibility was off the charts, this was an incredibly smutty read. And it wasn't just physical, they snuck in all kinds of greedily eating the other person up with their eyes, just being near the other person, watching them sleep, snuggling, hand holding, talking. I loved their platonic moments the most, when they snuggled, especially when Sebastian submitted to it in a reluctant way but secretly was lapping it up and hoping that every touch and word meant that Liam really cared about him and was his. And Liam was so precious, he was in so deep, and I loved him being clingy, hoarding Sebastian's clothes, smelling them, always reaching for Sebastian and wrapping himself in him. They loved each other so hard. There are some couples where you're like, they're going to get married, they are perfect together... you just love their love!
Also, I'm intrigued by Baby! I love a character that bites as their love language. And I love his attitude. How feisty and fierce he is, he shone in all his little moments.
What didn't I like? This part has spoilers. I didn't like that Sebastian ended up being the brother of Liam's ex who cheated. Sibling's ex is an ick to me, though I will say they made it pretty much a non-issue here. I didn't like how Jax (Sebastian's best friend and one time one night stand) kept rubbing it in the couple's faces that he once had sex with Sebastian. Jax had some moments where he was funny, ribbing Sebastian for being smitten, but there is a line where it's not funny or cute and you start being toxic to your friendship when you're constantly reminding your friend and their boyfriend that you f*****.
Some notable moments:
"“So, you, like, don’t hate me?” I sigh again. “No, Liam. I don’t hate you.” “Hm. Yeah, but see, you say that like maybe you do. A little. And I did get super wasted and pass out in your bed. And I puked in your bathtub.” “You what?” “I cleaned it up!”"
"Understanding floods his face, and I roll my eyes. “You want to ask your boyfriend’s friend for date ideas? Dude,” he tacks on the last word with a dramatic hand over his chest before cupping his mouth with both hands. “Whipped like cream,” he whispers. “Will you go with me or not?” “I will because I definitely want to see this.”"
"“Liam wants me to assure him that I’d be down to stay his boyfriend if he ever turned into a duck.” “Well! What would you do with me?” “I’d… I’d build you a pond,” he pats my shoulder condescendingly, and I roll my eyes. “And I’d buy you cantucci every day to keep your little duck self happy.”"
*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.
November 30, 2025
"Everyone needs a little dick therapy now and then. Or something like that."
Re-Read November 2025:
Just listened to this again while driving long distance with my husband lol. I don't think he liked it that much compared to Heated Rivalry but I enjoyed it just the same.
Re-Read July 2025
4.5 ⭐
So, I read this pretty early on in my MM romance journey, and I’ll admit—I was a little iffy about the whole feminization kink the first time around. But on this reread? Turns out... I’m kinda into it. Haha.
This was cuter, funnier, and definitely hotter than I remembered. I liked both Liam and Bash, and I completely forgot how messy this book is—with the sister, the best friend, and all that drama. But honestly? It’s actually a really enjoyable read.
This time through, I noticed a bit more emotional connection between Bash and Liam, though it still felt very sex-forward when it came to their relationship. But you know what? Fuck it. If Bash wants to worship his pretty princess every single day, I’m not going to deny him that.
I just love a good bi-awakening or gay-for-you book—it’s always a good time. My taste has definitely changed since last year, and I can confidently say: this book is for me. I’m so glad I reread it, especially with Iggy and Alexander narrating the audiobook. Hearing it out loud just added something extra. I’m a total slut for reading while listening to the audiobook—it just enhances the whole experience for me.
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Original Review
"Then, like a total whore, I came twice."
I don’t think the whole feminization kink is for me. I kinda just ignored it. But other than that I really did like this book. I liked their dynamic, even when it did seem a little surface level. That’s okay cause it was a fun read.
Re-Read November 2025:
Just listened to this again while driving long distance with my husband lol. I don't think he liked it that much compared to Heated Rivalry but I enjoyed it just the same.
Re-Read July 2025
4.5 ⭐
So, I read this pretty early on in my MM romance journey, and I’ll admit—I was a little iffy about the whole feminization kink the first time around. But on this reread? Turns out... I’m kinda into it. Haha.
This was cuter, funnier, and definitely hotter than I remembered. I liked both Liam and Bash, and I completely forgot how messy this book is—with the sister, the best friend, and all that drama. But honestly? It’s actually a really enjoyable read.
This time through, I noticed a bit more emotional connection between Bash and Liam, though it still felt very sex-forward when it came to their relationship. But you know what? Fuck it. If Bash wants to worship his pretty princess every single day, I’m not going to deny him that.
I just love a good bi-awakening or gay-for-you book—it’s always a good time. My taste has definitely changed since last year, and I can confidently say: this book is for me. I’m so glad I reread it, especially with Iggy and Alexander narrating the audiobook. Hearing it out loud just added something extra. I’m a total slut for reading while listening to the audiobook—it just enhances the whole experience for me.
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Original Review
"Then, like a total whore, I came twice."
I don’t think the whole feminization kink is for me. I kinda just ignored it. But other than that I really did like this book. I liked their dynamic, even when it did seem a little surface level. That’s okay cause it was a fun read.
August 9, 2024
I think I am obsessed with this book and with Liam and Bash.
This was a low angst, very sweet, very steamy GFY romance and it was cute and hilarious. Liam is truly a princess and he owns it.
I adore how much Liam was just so into Sebastian since the first time he saw him that he decided he had to have him, and poor Bash he had absolutely no chance to resist his princess' charm and eventually he just became as obsessed with him as Liam was with him.
Like I honestly LOVED this book so much and I am not even sure why but I could read about them forever.
This was a low angst, very sweet, very steamy GFY romance and it was cute and hilarious. Liam is truly a princess and he owns it.
I adore how much Liam was just so into Sebastian since the first time he saw him that he decided he had to have him, and poor Bash he had absolutely no chance to resist his princess' charm and eventually he just became as obsessed with him as Liam was with him.
Like I honestly LOVED this book so much and I am not even sure why but I could read about them forever.
March 18, 2025
This was like a trope bingo card and I absolutely loved it!
Liam was just adorable. I loved how he knew what he wanted, was persistent and understanding, and that once he committed he was all in. His blushing was so sweet and his obsession with Bash was funny but also endearing.
Sebastian was such a prickly porcupine but seeing him soften towards Liam was so cute! I loved how he completely understood what Liam wanted and went above and beyond to provide it...once he pulled his head out of his arse anyway 😂
Loved the side character dramas too, although Jax did annoy me with the way he kept bringing up his past with Seb even knowing that it made Liam unhappy. The fact that he had been told to stop doing it so many times made it feel completely disrespectful to both Seb and Liam...
Very interested to read Cade's story though because I do love a stepbrothers dynamic!
Liam was just adorable. I loved how he knew what he wanted, was persistent and understanding, and that once he committed he was all in. His blushing was so sweet and his obsession with Bash was funny but also endearing.
Sebastian was such a prickly porcupine but seeing him soften towards Liam was so cute! I loved how he completely understood what Liam wanted and went above and beyond to provide it...once he pulled his head out of his arse anyway 😂
Loved the side character dramas too, although Jax did annoy me with the way he kept bringing up his past with Seb even knowing that it made Liam unhappy. The fact that he had been told to stop doing it so many times made it feel completely disrespectful to both Seb and Liam...
Very interested to read Cade's story though because I do love a stepbrothers dynamic!
March 20, 2024
While I personally love a masculine guy who enjoys being feminized like Liam in this book, and while I was looking forward to reading this book, since this is a kink not explored very often in MM romance, I was eventually just underwhelmed by the characterization of said Liam.
I'm not a big fan of GFY (or in this case, BiFY), because it's difficult for me as a gay man to believe these characters who just, out of the blue, start lusting after one particular man. And it's always just one man. They never have dirty thoughts about their equally hot friends, for example, which makes me think they're pan, not bi. Regardless, the way these stories are usually told ultimately hit my ridiculousness meter, causing me not to enjoy the story all that much.
In this book, Liam, the feminized MC, is a sporty jock, forced to play baseball by his controlling father. When he chances upon the smoking hot, heavily tattooed hunk of a personal trainer at his gym, the salivating begins, but little in the self-reflection department. Liam is soon forcing his way into the PT's (named Sebastian, btw) life first by hiring him as his PT, leading to a sexual encounter, then getting drunk at a local gay bar which somehow makes Sebastian take pity on Liam and taking him home.
Before you know it, masculine jock boy Liam is putty in Sebastian's arms, not flinching when he is called "Princess" or his anus referred to as a "pussy." He begins riding huge, brightly colored dildoes when Sebastian isn't around, and almost gleefully (albeit shyly) dons various types of men's panties. At no time does previously "straight" Liam wonder about his new life other than whether or not he's bisexual or...something else (because only Sebastian makes him wet). He takes to ass play like a duck to water and begins his nympho phase where all he wants is Sebastian's cock 24/7.
Really?
Then there is the completely strange coincidence of someone in Liam's past and Sebastian's present being the same person. Completely, utterly unbelievable and ridiculous. The rest of the supporting cast are annoying as hell (Baby? fr?) and are assholes, to be honest. Not a redeemable person in the whole lot, except maybe Liam's mom.
Ugh.
The writing is decent, although there were quite a few spelling/grammatical errors that should have been caught. (Conscious vs conscience, for example.) The pacing was good for such a long book, but that is mostly because of the numerous sex scenes, which were very spicy. Liam and Sebastian were getting it on A LOT.
Not really interested in reading more in this series.
I'm not a big fan of GFY (or in this case, BiFY), because it's difficult for me as a gay man to believe these characters who just, out of the blue, start lusting after one particular man. And it's always just one man. They never have dirty thoughts about their equally hot friends, for example, which makes me think they're pan, not bi. Regardless, the way these stories are usually told ultimately hit my ridiculousness meter, causing me not to enjoy the story all that much.
In this book, Liam, the feminized MC, is a sporty jock, forced to play baseball by his controlling father. When he chances upon the smoking hot, heavily tattooed hunk of a personal trainer at his gym, the salivating begins, but little in the self-reflection department. Liam is soon forcing his way into the PT's (named Sebastian, btw) life first by hiring him as his PT, leading to a sexual encounter, then getting drunk at a local gay bar which somehow makes Sebastian take pity on Liam and taking him home.
Before you know it, masculine jock boy Liam is putty in Sebastian's arms, not flinching when he is called "Princess" or his anus referred to as a "pussy." He begins riding huge, brightly colored dildoes when Sebastian isn't around, and almost gleefully (albeit shyly) dons various types of men's panties. At no time does previously "straight" Liam wonder about his new life other than whether or not he's bisexual or...something else (because only Sebastian makes him wet). He takes to ass play like a duck to water and begins his nympho phase where all he wants is Sebastian's cock 24/7.
Really?
Then there is the completely strange coincidence of someone in Liam's past and Sebastian's present being the same person. Completely, utterly unbelievable and ridiculous. The rest of the supporting cast are annoying as hell (Baby? fr?) and are assholes, to be honest. Not a redeemable person in the whole lot, except maybe Liam's mom.
Ugh.
The writing is decent, although there were quite a few spelling/grammatical errors that should have been caught. (Conscious vs conscience, for example.) The pacing was good for such a long book, but that is mostly because of the numerous sex scenes, which were very spicy. Liam and Sebastian were getting it on A LOT.
Not really interested in reading more in this series.
March 5, 2024
All the four and five star reviews say it all so I’ll keep it short and personal.
Better than I was expecting.
Had me on the hook the whole time.
Normally, feminine names for male parts ick me out but it didn’t bother me here.
Sebastian is 🔥
Better than I was expecting.
Had me on the hook the whole time.
Normally, feminine names for male parts ick me out but it didn’t bother me here.
Sebastian is 🔥
March 26, 2024
Not the book just my mood...
I find this really corny especially when Liam being lovey dovey with bash, i mean it can be sweet at times but after a while I was alright now thats enough.
Also I just think the forced feminization does not mesh well with Liam insecurity, with someone as sensitive as Liam I feel like he would be upset by that.
I find this really corny especially when Liam being lovey dovey with bash, i mean it can be sweet at times but after a while I was alright now thats enough.
Also I just think the forced feminization does not mesh well with Liam insecurity, with someone as sensitive as Liam I feel like he would be upset by that.
March 2, 2024
omg the author was so MESSY with the connections…..bash and his bestie have previously fucked, liam previously fucked bash’s sister, liam’s bestie’s been in love with him for ages and smooches him knowing damn well he’s with someone else (hella side eye cade, like here i was feeling sorry for u and u go and do this🙄 somehow i’m slightly mollified bc cade’s stepbrother moved in and apparently they hate each other😏)……and the author never lets us forget these connections either! let me have peace! plssss!!!
love me a couple of sluts tho, and bash and liam were fucking obsesssedddddd with each other…….and liam being so fucking clingy and eager and weak in the knees (and in the sheets) for his tall ass, heavy tatted and pierced, grumpy, emotionally stunted boyfriend who calls him princess, worships his hole like CRAZY, and is a soft marshmallow only for him??? yes i was in heaven😌 plus bash buys him lingerie people !!! eeeeee cutest sex addicts ever😍
the tattoos at the end😭😭😭 yes i was giggling and smiling but y’all are cornballs!!!😂😂
i do feel like the emotional connection took a backside to all the sex, so i don’t feel overly feral about them but still enjoyed their book….
bash’s parents🥲
liam’s mom😍
liam’s dad😤
dimples and princess!!!!!🥺🥺🥺
i have high hopes for book 2…..”a little angstier and a smidge darker” & “dickhead stepbro dead set on making his life hell”……hmmm….bully romance mayhaps?🙏 need cade to suffer just a lil🤏
love me a couple of sluts tho, and bash and liam were fucking obsesssedddddd with each other…….and liam being so fucking clingy and eager and weak in the knees (and in the sheets) for his tall ass, heavy tatted and pierced, grumpy, emotionally stunted boyfriend who calls him princess, worships his hole like CRAZY, and is a soft marshmallow only for him??? yes i was in heaven😌 plus bash buys him lingerie people !!! eeeeee cutest sex addicts ever😍
the tattoos at the end😭😭😭 yes i was giggling and smiling but y’all are cornballs!!!😂😂
i do feel like the emotional connection took a backside to all the sex, so i don’t feel overly feral about them but still enjoyed their book….
bash’s parents🥲
liam’s mom😍
liam’s dad😤
dimples and princess!!!!!🥺🥺🥺
i have high hopes for book 2…..”a little angstier and a smidge darker” & “dickhead stepbro dead set on making his life hell”……hmmm….bully romance mayhaps?🙏 need cade to suffer just a lil🤏
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March 13, 2024So...clearly I read a different book than everyone else. Because I was apparently the only one who lost brain cells every single chapter. I've read wattpad smut that was less dramatic. Like. I thought the worst it could get was that Bash sucker punched Liam's best friend because he saw them kissing (even though like literally everyone knew Cade had unrequited feelings for Liam) and then got supremely pissed off at Liam because Liam DARED to want to drive his best friend to the hospital since he ya know probably should get checked for a concussion instead of coddling Bash. Nope you can literally flip to the next chapter and read a scene that's even dumber. And if that's not enough you have the epilogue that by far surpassed all my expectations. Getting "marry me?" Tattooed on your fingers when you've literally said you never want a tattoo in your life and are scared of needles JUST so the universe somehow coincidentally makes your boyfriend get a 'yes' tatttoed on his finger at the same time somewhere else as a surprise because he just SOMEHOW knew he'd need a yes on his body at some point is the height of stupidity I want to tear out my fucking eyeballs.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 10, 2024
I was actually enjoying this, even with all the cunts, pussy and tits, I was rolling with it. It sounded sexy ish because I was liking the story, it was simple and fluffy. I was even tolerant to the feminization-kink… Then we get a tonne of meddling friends ( ex fuck buddy) ,who just enters the apartment and watched them kiss on the sofa while eating cereal and comment about how he did or did not do together, making opinions, pet names, and ridiculous intimate stuff. While Bash just joked and said Get out... This was bad, but thennnnnnnn comes Bash’s sister, aka Liam’s cheating ex-girlfriend ( that I can even begin to tell what a bitch she was… god), and they all comment on their sex lives. while poor Liam is there… feeling ashamed af … he was still struggling with his sexuality, defining himself…( basically Jax and the ex,and Bash passivity killed it for me). Enter more parent drama that was totally unrealistic, a homophobic dad with young sports frustrations that he lives through his son...and a secret crush from Liam’s bff….
From here, every time anyone breathed, it irritated me… Even all the hornyness irritated me … So, while maybe on another day I would have tolerated this, today, no.
Sorry, Bash, sorry, princess.
3 ⭐️ for this beautiful cover and because I know I’m cranky and moody and slumping af.
From here, every time anyone breathed, it irritated me… Even all the hornyness irritated me … So, while maybe on another day I would have tolerated this, today, no.
Sorry, Bash, sorry, princess.
3 ⭐️ for this beautiful cover and because I know I’m cranky and moody and slumping af.
October 30, 2024
You know when there really isn’t much of a plot, but you’re still having fun? That was this book for me. I loved Liam’s internal dialogue.
TROPES & VIBES:
- Instalust bi-awakening
- Low angst romcom
- Grumpy tattooed man x sunshine pretty boy
- “You’re mine”
- Some great side characters
3.5⭐️ 4🌶️
TROPES & VIBES:
- Instalust bi-awakening
- Low angst romcom
- Grumpy tattooed man x sunshine pretty boy
- “You’re mine”
- Some great side characters
3.5⭐️ 4🌶️
June 3, 2025
I hate it. I swear I almost hate it as much as he hates me, and that’s saying something!
DNF ~20% after skimming for a bit.
I wasn't a fan of any of it, particularly the inner thoughts of the (so attractive, according to him) college MC, it was exhausting and a lot of blah blah blah about not being gay, who can be gay (muscly dudes aren't gay? news to me), and then insta-anal fun, oh, and then the straight boy needs to be rescued at a gay club by the gay MC because you know how it goes.
Oh, god. He has a dick. Ruuun!
Thanks Megan, for once again sharing your poor choices with me. 😅
It’s not that I’m homophobic. I don’t mind that gay people exist, and I do think that love is love and all that jazz. It’s just that I don’t think that I’ve ever seen a gay man like him. So big and manly. So tatted, and just… I grit my teeth, more than a little aware that my thoughts may be problematic, but I can’t help it. 🙄
I try really hard not to look at his face. Only to end up looking at his face. But it’s worth it. 🙄
Like right now. He’s just standing there. Looking at me. Which he does a lot. 🙄
“Why are you so fucking hot?”
Positive note, the author had thorough CWs in the beginning of the book!
DNF ~20% after skimming for a bit.
I wasn't a fan of any of it, particularly the inner thoughts of the (so attractive, according to him) college MC, it was exhausting and a lot of blah blah blah about not being gay, who can be gay (muscly dudes aren't gay? news to me), and then insta-anal fun, oh, and then the straight boy needs to be rescued at a gay club by the gay MC because you know how it goes.
Oh, god. He has a dick. Ruuun!
Thanks Megan, for once again sharing your poor choices with me. 😅
It’s not that I’m homophobic. I don’t mind that gay people exist, and I do think that love is love and all that jazz. It’s just that I don’t think that I’ve ever seen a gay man like him. So big and manly. So tatted, and just… I grit my teeth, more than a little aware that my thoughts may be problematic, but I can’t help it. 🙄
I try really hard not to look at his face. Only to end up looking at his face. But it’s worth it. 🙄
Like right now. He’s just standing there. Looking at me. Which he does a lot. 🙄
“Why are you so fucking hot?”
Positive note, the author had thorough CWs in the beginning of the book!
January 23, 2025
Liam + Bash 🖤
Pillow Princess | Feminization | Gay for you | Straight guy falls first
So this was pretty cute. I loved aspects of it for sure but I do feel like it was a bit overhyped.
I constantly saw this being advertised as having no angst or third act breakup and while there may not have technically been a breakup there were definitely a couple instances that really skirted that line.
Also best friend Cade bothered the shit out of me. I know he has a book now so trying to decide if I want to read it.
⚠️potential spoilers below in detailed tropes and trigger warnings
Tropes:
Strangers to lovers
Feminization
Pillow princess
Cock warming
Big boy in lace
Emotional support dildo
Hands free 💦
Gay for you
Bi awakening (maybe?)
Straight guy falls first
Breeding
Ex's brother
Sisters ex
Surprise ass virgin (Bash doesn't know Liam has never been with a guy when they first have sex)
"Would you still like me if I was a duck?"
Dick piercings (for part of the book)
Tattooed for each other
TWs:
Bash punches Liam's dad and Cade (all for good reason)
Unsupportive dad
Childhood trauma
Pillow Princess | Feminization | Gay for you | Straight guy falls first
So this was pretty cute. I loved aspects of it for sure but I do feel like it was a bit overhyped.
I constantly saw this being advertised as having no angst or third act breakup and while there may not have technically been a breakup there were definitely a couple instances that really skirted that line.
Also best friend Cade bothered the shit out of me. I know he has a book now so trying to decide if I want to read it.
⚠️potential spoilers below in detailed tropes and trigger warnings
Tropes:
Strangers to lovers
Feminization
Pillow princess
Cock warming
Big boy in lace
Emotional support dildo
Hands free 💦
Gay for you
Bi awakening (maybe?)
Straight guy falls first
Breeding
Ex's brother
Sisters ex
Surprise ass virgin (Bash doesn't know Liam has never been with a guy when they first have sex)
"Would you still like me if I was a duck?"
Dick piercings (for part of the book)
Tattooed for each other
TWs:
Bash punches Liam's dad and Cade (all for good reason)
Unsupportive dad
Childhood trauma
February 27, 2024
okay, first of all, this author has improved so much. i always love to see it.
i actually didn’t know if i would like it, as it has some tropes that i’m not used to reading (or more likely, they’re simply not written enough), like feminization and a cute pillow princess. the feminization did feel a little bit weird at first, but damn i started to eat it up very soon. and authors, write more pillow princesses, they deserve more recognition.
i honestly liked this a lot.
however i do still feel like some topics could’ve been explored a bit more, and they did deserve some more resolution space.
and i feel like i should be a least somewhat bitter towards a certain someone but i don’t at all and i can’t wait to read his book. maybe because it’s a stepbrother romance but whatever.
i read an arc and this is my honest opinion.
i actually didn’t know if i would like it, as it has some tropes that i’m not used to reading (or more likely, they’re simply not written enough), like feminization and a cute pillow princess. the feminization did feel a little bit weird at first, but damn i started to eat it up very soon. and authors, write more pillow princesses, they deserve more recognition.
i honestly liked this a lot.
however i do still feel like some topics could’ve been explored a bit more, and they did deserve some more resolution space.
and i feel like i should be a least somewhat bitter towards a certain someone but i don’t at all and i can’t wait to read his book. maybe because it’s a stepbrother romance but whatever.
i read an arc and this is my honest opinion.
October 2, 2024
ARC review 👑💖🌹
I’m weak for the nickname princess and weaker still over big, scary-looking men going marshmallow soft for their partners 🥰
Sebastian is a tattooed and pierced personal trainer who is so hot that when Liam is near him he forgets how to be a person. Constantly staring and spacing out - it’s easy to see why some people confuse his interest with homophobia. Sebastian agrees to one night with this pretty (and weird) boy but Liam is so sensitive and clingy that he gets under Bash’s skin.
I devoured this!! The mutual obsession/possessiveness/jealousy was everything and the tiny bit of drama was the perfect amount to add a little extra zest to this spicy romance. I can’t wait for more in this series - “Is everyone in this apartment gay now?” 🤣👌🏻
👑 former jock + bad boy personal trainer
💖 unhinged but in a cute way
👑 feminisation
💖 sexual awakening
👑 body image issues/diet talk
💖 emotional support dildo
I’m weak for the nickname princess and weaker still over big, scary-looking men going marshmallow soft for their partners 🥰
Sebastian is a tattooed and pierced personal trainer who is so hot that when Liam is near him he forgets how to be a person. Constantly staring and spacing out - it’s easy to see why some people confuse his interest with homophobia. Sebastian agrees to one night with this pretty (and weird) boy but Liam is so sensitive and clingy that he gets under Bash’s skin.
I devoured this!! The mutual obsession/possessiveness/jealousy was everything and the tiny bit of drama was the perfect amount to add a little extra zest to this spicy romance. I can’t wait for more in this series - “Is everyone in this apartment gay now?” 🤣👌🏻
👑 former jock + bad boy personal trainer
💖 unhinged but in a cute way
👑 feminisation
💖 sexual awakening
👑 body image issues/diet talk
💖 emotional support dildo
June 24, 2025
I really enjoyed this one!! It was so hard to put down. I was even reading and eating (which I never do. I’m a YouTube and eating girly so that’s saying something!☝🏼) Honestly my only gripe is that I got tired of the sex scenes. I knew there were going to be plenty due to the author’s note at the beginning but nevertheless, I got tired of them.🤣
This was just really fun. I enjoyed Bash and Liam, their banter and yes the sex scenes were fun too even if I got tired of them after a point. Just be prepared for many of them lol. I really enjoyed the way their connection progressed. It just felt so natural, they have such great chemistry together. The way Liam called Bash ‘dimples’ and would say ‘you’re so annoying’ to him with such fondness whenever Bash teased him. The way Bash called Liam ‘princess,’ of course. How can I not mention that?!?! Liam being the only one Sebastian lets call him Bash.🥹 Liam’s neediness and the way he would absolutely preen under Bash’s attention.😩 I feel like I could list a million small details that I adored.😁💕
This was such a nice blend of romance, friendship, and satisfying individual character arcs. It was witty, erotic and sweet.💜 Even characters we don’t see for very long feel fleshed out and memorable. I’m definitely excited to see how the rest of this series plays out!!🥰
This was just really fun. I enjoyed Bash and Liam, their banter and yes the sex scenes were fun too even if I got tired of them after a point. Just be prepared for many of them lol. I really enjoyed the way their connection progressed. It just felt so natural, they have such great chemistry together. The way Liam called Bash ‘dimples’ and would say ‘you’re so annoying’ to him with such fondness whenever Bash teased him. The way Bash called Liam ‘princess,’ of course. How can I not mention that?!?! Liam being the only one Sebastian lets call him Bash.🥹 Liam’s neediness and the way he would absolutely preen under Bash’s attention.😩 I feel like I could list a million small details that I adored.😁💕
This was such a nice blend of romance, friendship, and satisfying individual character arcs. It was witty, erotic and sweet.💜 Even characters we don’t see for very long feel fleshed out and memorable. I’m definitely excited to see how the rest of this series plays out!!🥰
March 5, 2024
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
I have wanted to read this book since I finished reading the author’s debut book “Tell Me a Lie.” Something about her writing scratches my brain in the bestest way. This book also continued to scratch my brain just right so yay.
Basically the plot of this book is Liam is a very straight man. Until he sees 6’4” tatted and pierced up Sebastian and is like hmmmm that man is fine, and I want him. Then Liam decides he is only gay for Sebastian (He is the only one that can call him Bash ~swoon~). Then they start their little sexy relationship.
The sex and the kinks in the book were SO FUN. Liam likes his anatomy to be referred to as feminine anatomy. I’m going to honest, I read a book before that had this going on and I really didn’t like it. Idk it just do it for me, but it so worked for me in this book. It was so fun. We also had lots of fun with lingerie and sex toys. Sebastian also called Liam Princess, and it was so fun. Anytime Sebastian spoke of Liam as “my princess” I melted into a puddle of Taylor goo on the floor. That’s the sweetest thing ever I loved that. Overall the sex and lovey dovey parts were so hot and made me all soft and squishy. Thank you so much miss author.
There were some drama bits going on towards the end. I totally called it was going to happen, but yeah. Yikes. It resolves kinda. You’ll see. That made no sense. Whatever.
I am very interested in the next book. It’ll be a stepbrother situation if the blurb at the end of the book is to believed. Yay.
PS Here is the review Martina wrote for me when I was too lazy to write a review :
pretty boy is a pretty book. i wanted to punch the asshole whose name i don’t remember. the other one was good tho. good sex. thank you everyone
I agree with her message.
I have wanted to read this book since I finished reading the author’s debut book “Tell Me a Lie.” Something about her writing scratches my brain in the bestest way. This book also continued to scratch my brain just right so yay.
Basically the plot of this book is Liam is a very straight man. Until he sees 6’4” tatted and pierced up Sebastian and is like hmmmm that man is fine, and I want him. Then Liam decides he is only gay for Sebastian (He is the only one that can call him Bash ~swoon~). Then they start their little sexy relationship.
The sex and the kinks in the book were SO FUN. Liam likes his anatomy to be referred to as feminine anatomy. I’m going to honest, I read a book before that had this going on and I really didn’t like it. Idk it just do it for me, but it so worked for me in this book. It was so fun. We also had lots of fun with lingerie and sex toys. Sebastian also called Liam Princess, and it was so fun. Anytime Sebastian spoke of Liam as “my princess” I melted into a puddle of Taylor goo on the floor. That’s the sweetest thing ever I loved that. Overall the sex and lovey dovey parts were so hot and made me all soft and squishy. Thank you so much miss author.
There were some drama bits going on towards the end. I totally called it was going to happen, but yeah. Yikes. It resolves kinda. You’ll see. That made no sense. Whatever.
I am very interested in the next book. It’ll be a stepbrother situation if the blurb at the end of the book is to believed. Yay.
PS Here is the review Martina wrote for me when I was too lazy to write a review :
pretty boy is a pretty book. i wanted to punch the asshole whose name i don’t remember. the other one was good tho. good sex. thank you everyone
I agree with her message.
March 14, 2025
RTC
Mar 2025: reread - loved this book even more than I did the first time I read it. Liam is just the most adorable MC ever.
Mar 2025: reread - loved this book even more than I did the first time I read it. Liam is just the most adorable MC ever.
March 5, 2024
DNF at 70%. I was so sure that it’s gonna be a good read when I saw all the ratings, but wth? Nope, this just wasn’t it for me. I was struggling all the way through the book and I’m left with a feeling that there was no depth in the story whatsoever.
July 19, 2024
if the words cunt & pussy are mentioned one more time i’m gonna lose my fucking mind
March 5, 2024
4.5 ⭐️ - There was so much sex and the need for an editor was glaringly obvious BUT I couldn’t get enough of this book!!
The dynamic between Levi and Bash was fricking wild! This is how I describe them - tender, soft, gentle, vulnerable, safe, open, kind, kinky, joyful, passionate, funny, silly, cuddly, warm, sweet, honest…all the best stuff!!
This book really just gave me what I needed after I read an intensely angsty book. It wasn’t necessarily light but it certainly wasn’t heavy. I adored the grouchy, stoic MC falling for the sweet, cuddly MC - but neither felt formulaic.
The fact that we get Levi, who never felt quite good enough for anyone, who had this very deep seated need to be gently loved. And as it turned out, our big, tatted, take no shit Sebastian needed to gently love someone deeply. ‘Bash’ was very guarded but found himself wanting to share everything with Levi. Levi was able to finally tap into the side of himself that he’d only just discovered. Talk about swoon!!
There was a lot of sex. A LOT! But the sex read so intimate with a little kink occasionally. But it really just felt like they were able to be soft and loving with each other. It was super hot, don’t get me wrong, but it filled this void they both had - and quite unexpectedly too.
I absolutely loved the way the author handled the situation with Bash and his sister. I also thought the way she presented Cade really worked for this story - the intent wasn’t to have him likable. He was hurting and handled it all wrong but it made his role more impactful. I’m excited for the set up for Baby and Logan’s story!! There is some miscommunication in this story that revolves around each man’s parental relationships that gives their characters more depth, which I really appreciated.
My constructive feedback is that an editor and beta readers would really help with the fluidity and transitions. When reading a new chapter, weeks would pass but you wouldn’t know that initially so it was a bit disjointed. There was a situation involving going without a condom that was handled super odd and not actually resolved until much later in the book as a side comment. If you’re going to mention going raw and then a character says they will get tested, then you better make sure that’s addressed before they have unprotected sex again.
The dynamic between Levi and Bash was fricking wild! This is how I describe them - tender, soft, gentle, vulnerable, safe, open, kind, kinky, joyful, passionate, funny, silly, cuddly, warm, sweet, honest…all the best stuff!!
This book really just gave me what I needed after I read an intensely angsty book. It wasn’t necessarily light but it certainly wasn’t heavy. I adored the grouchy, stoic MC falling for the sweet, cuddly MC - but neither felt formulaic.
The fact that we get Levi, who never felt quite good enough for anyone, who had this very deep seated need to be gently loved. And as it turned out, our big, tatted, take no shit Sebastian needed to gently love someone deeply. ‘Bash’ was very guarded but found himself wanting to share everything with Levi. Levi was able to finally tap into the side of himself that he’d only just discovered. Talk about swoon!!
There was a lot of sex. A LOT! But the sex read so intimate with a little kink occasionally. But it really just felt like they were able to be soft and loving with each other. It was super hot, don’t get me wrong, but it filled this void they both had - and quite unexpectedly too.
I absolutely loved the way the author handled the situation with Bash and his sister. I also thought the way she presented Cade really worked for this story - the intent wasn’t to have him likable. He was hurting and handled it all wrong but it made his role more impactful. I’m excited for the set up for Baby and Logan’s story!! There is some miscommunication in this story that revolves around each man’s parental relationships that gives their characters more depth, which I really appreciated.
My constructive feedback is that an editor and beta readers would really help with the fluidity and transitions. When reading a new chapter, weeks would pass but you wouldn’t know that initially so it was a bit disjointed. There was a situation involving going without a condom that was handled super odd and not actually resolved until much later in the book as a side comment. If you’re going to mention going raw and then a character says they will get tested, then you better make sure that’s addressed before they have unprotected sex again.
May 28, 2024
This was extraordinarily good, mostly because it's really unhinged.
Liam is a discovery. Refreshingly honest, even about things he should probably keep to himself. I couldn't help but love him. He found Bash one day and basically imprinted on him.
Most of the rest of the story is him waiting on Bash to catch up. I loved watching him morph from the insecure needy guy to the assertive (somehow even more needy) guy.
He really was just doing and saying things, UNBOTHERED by how he came off.
Getting a crush on a guy and deciding to just unnervingly stare at him until said guy breaks? ✔️
Sniffing Bash's groin? And all other parts of his body, really ✔️
Literally asking a guy he basically just met if he should come out for him if that will make the guy want him again? ✔️
Showing up uninvited to Bash's door wearing a butt plug AFTER being blue ticked? ✔️
Curating a gym bag full of Emotional Support Dildos™? ✔️
Hugging Bash while he pees? ✔️
Drafting a whole hypothetical scenario in which he's a duck to see if, and how Bash would love him? ✔️
Being unnaturally jealous of Bash having a sexual history even if his own is very close to home? ✔️
NEVER ONCE GOING TO SCHOOL, OR DOING ANYTHING SCHOOL RELATED EVEN THOUGH HE'S A COLLEGE KID? ✔️
Really a lot going on with this guy. But a very funny way of going through it.
The start had me thinking Bash would call the shots in this dynamic but Liam led him around by the dick a lot, and he had him thankful for the opportunity.
Also. Baby bites people?! And everyone acts like it's just a fun silly thing he does? 💀
I can't wait to read his book.
Liam is a discovery. Refreshingly honest, even about things he should probably keep to himself. I couldn't help but love him. He found Bash one day and basically imprinted on him.
Most of the rest of the story is him waiting on Bash to catch up. I loved watching him morph from the insecure needy guy to the assertive (somehow even more needy) guy.
He really was just doing and saying things, UNBOTHERED by how he came off.
Getting a crush on a guy and deciding to just unnervingly stare at him until said guy breaks? ✔️
Sniffing Bash's groin? And all other parts of his body, really ✔️
Literally asking a guy he basically just met if he should come out for him if that will make the guy want him again? ✔️
Showing up uninvited to Bash's door wearing a butt plug AFTER being blue ticked? ✔️
Curating a gym bag full of Emotional Support Dildos™? ✔️
Hugging Bash while he pees? ✔️
Drafting a whole hypothetical scenario in which he's a duck to see if, and how Bash would love him? ✔️
Being unnaturally jealous of Bash having a sexual history even if his own is very close to home? ✔️
NEVER ONCE GOING TO SCHOOL, OR DOING ANYTHING SCHOOL RELATED EVEN THOUGH HE'S A COLLEGE KID? ✔️
Really a lot going on with this guy. But a very funny way of going through it.
The start had me thinking Bash would call the shots in this dynamic but Liam led him around by the dick a lot, and he had him thankful for the opportunity.
Also. Baby bites people?! And everyone acts like it's just a fun silly thing he does? 💀
I can't wait to read his book.
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