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Front Range University #2
Beautifully Devoted
Forgetting to knock changed everything.
Cam
When I was ten, I made a promise. One that I’m still honoring a decade later, even though it means hiding a part of myself from the most important person in my life.
My best friend, Jagger.
And truthfully, burying that part of me is a small price to pay if it means nothing comes between us. I’m Jagger’s rock, the one stable thing in his life, and I’ve held that role for so long it’s now central to who I am. Which is why, after he sees something he shouldn’t and gets an idea that he wants my help with, I’m faced with the biggest decision of my life.
Saying yes could break me, but saying no could break us. I guess there isn’t really a choice, is there?
Jagger
There I was, innocently letting myself into my teammate’s room to search for some protein powder, when I came across a different type of protein altogether.
I learned two things that day. Knock first, and straight guys might be missing out.
As usual when I have an epiphany, I turn to my best friend Cam for help, and learn another two things. Neither of us is as straight as I thought, and I’m not the only one who needs protecting.
Hopefully I can be as strong for him as he’s been for me.
**Beautifully Devoted is a high-heat MM romance between two co-dependent best friends. It’s a medium angst story that includes hurt/comfort situations and a bi-awakening with lots of humor and spice. This is book two in a series of interconnected standalones.
Cam
When I was ten, I made a promise. One that I’m still honoring a decade later, even though it means hiding a part of myself from the most important person in my life.
My best friend, Jagger.
And truthfully, burying that part of me is a small price to pay if it means nothing comes between us. I’m Jagger’s rock, the one stable thing in his life, and I’ve held that role for so long it’s now central to who I am. Which is why, after he sees something he shouldn’t and gets an idea that he wants my help with, I’m faced with the biggest decision of my life.
Saying yes could break me, but saying no could break us. I guess there isn’t really a choice, is there?
Jagger
There I was, innocently letting myself into my teammate’s room to search for some protein powder, when I came across a different type of protein altogether.
I learned two things that day. Knock first, and straight guys might be missing out.
As usual when I have an epiphany, I turn to my best friend Cam for help, and learn another two things. Neither of us is as straight as I thought, and I’m not the only one who needs protecting.
Hopefully I can be as strong for him as he’s been for me.
**Beautifully Devoted is a high-heat MM romance between two co-dependent best friends. It’s a medium angst story that includes hurt/comfort situations and a bi-awakening with lots of humor and spice. This is book two in a series of interconnected standalones.
293 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 25, 2024
About the author
Michele Lenard
30 books163 followersMichele writes contemporary romance that is both sweet and steamy. Her goal is to make you fan your face as you wipe a tear from your eye. Several of her books have been named as finalists in the MARA Fiction From the Homeland contest. Her books are part of a series but there are no cliffhangers so each can be read as a standalone. When she isn't reading or writing she enjoys the outdoors, something that pops up in her books from time to time.
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January 5, 2026
⭐️ 3.5 stars ⭐️
A slightly chaotic and silly friends to lovers romance.
Just as cute as the bazillion others I’ve read, somehow it both never gets old but also kind of does. The plot might be repetitive AF, but I still find myself reading every single one of these. Dudes discovering the wonders of male anatomy never fails to entertain me.
So, was it simple and cheesy? Yep, but it was fun. A win is a win is a win. And the smut was hotttt.
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- References to parental abandonment
- Codependency
- Teammates & roommates
- BFFs to lovers
- Queer awakening
- Fuck first, kiss later
- Vers MCs
- Docking
- Frotting
- Coming hands-free
- Toys
I just learned my dick can do something I’ve never tried before, of course I’ve gotta follow that thread.
A slightly chaotic and silly friends to lovers romance.
Just as cute as the bazillion others I’ve read, somehow it both never gets old but also kind of does. The plot might be repetitive AF, but I still find myself reading every single one of these. Dudes discovering the wonders of male anatomy never fails to entertain me.
So, was it simple and cheesy? Yep, but it was fun. A win is a win is a win. And the smut was hotttt.
“You want to be my boyfriend, Kitcat?” His beautiful emerald eyes peer up at me from under his thick lashes. “I think I have been for years, I just didn’t know it until you kissed me.”
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- References to parental abandonment
- Codependency
- Teammates & roommates
- BFFs to lovers
- Queer awakening
- Fuck first, kiss later
- Vers MCs
- Docking
- Frotting
- Coming hands-free
- Toys
October 29, 2024
Tropes: hurt/comfort, friends to lovers, roommates, bi-awakening
Feels: 4/5
Steam*: 3.5/5
Kinks: docking, toys
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: parental abandonment, blackmail by parent, codependent, unsafe sex
Cam and Jagger has been best friends since preschool. When Jagger was 10, his dad abandoned his family, his dad was a good looking man who used his looks to get things he wanted and cheated on his wife. Jagger's mom was afraid that Jagger would turn out like his father, so Jagger makes sure not to use his looks and not to take favors from people. Cam and Jagger have always been there for each other and have lived in each other's pockets. They play football together, Jagger wants to go to the NFL, and Cam has followed him into the sport. They are roommates who think nothing of cuddling in the same bed or sitting on each other's laps.
Cam knows that he is bi and has for years, but he's never told anyone, and he's never been with a guy. He's low-key had a crush on Jagger, but he's tried to stay firm with him in the friend zone. They love each other platonically and it would be too much if he let himself think of him differently. Jagger sees their roommates having sex, Liam coming untouched while getting pounded and it sends him spiraling down a rabbit hole of contemplating the delights of prostate play. He decides he's curious and that leads to him and Cam hooking up. He doesn't usually do repeats, but Cam will always be his exception. Cam is something special to him. Jagger's father shows up and threatens things. Can Jagger and Cam go from best friends to boyfriends?
This book was steamy and the connection between Jagger and Cam was sweet. They were codependent and very protective of each other. They cared about each other so much there was a very strong foundation for them becoming more. It was a slip slide of experimentation and then a sudden light switch moment that this was it for them.
Some notable moments:
"“Move,” I grunt, somewhat shocked to realize I have the presence of mind to speak. It’s only when I feel Cam’s muffled response on the place where my neck meets my collarbone that it registers he’s biting me, most likely to stave off his own release. Or a scream."
"“I appreciate that Anna, really. But I’m sort of spoken for at the moment.” Her jaw falls open as she sucks in a startled breath, but unfortunately, she isn’t the only one, and I realize too late the flaw in my otherwise solid plan. “Who are you screwing?” Bennet demands. “Him.” I jerk my thumb over my shoulder, bracing for Cam to laugh or snort or something that spoils my ruse, but all he does is tighten his grip on my hip."
The 'promise?' did me in, so sweet. "“Fair. Cam?” “Yeah?” I take a deep breath and turn my head to face him. “Since you’re pretty determined to believe I shit rainbows and all, I figure it won’t freak you out if I tell you I love you.” His rich brown eyes calm my pounding heart when they find mine. “I love you, too.” Did I hear that right? “No, I mean like… I love you. Hearts and forever and soulmate type love.” “Good, because that’s how I love you.” The corner of his lips pull up in a bashful, borderline endearing smile, and like a magnet it pulls mine up as well. “Promise?”"
*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*: 3.5/5
Kinks: docking, toys
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: parental abandonment, blackmail by parent, codependent, unsafe sex
Cam and Jagger has been best friends since preschool. When Jagger was 10, his dad abandoned his family, his dad was a good looking man who used his looks to get things he wanted and cheated on his wife. Jagger's mom was afraid that Jagger would turn out like his father, so Jagger makes sure not to use his looks and not to take favors from people. Cam and Jagger have always been there for each other and have lived in each other's pockets. They play football together, Jagger wants to go to the NFL, and Cam has followed him into the sport. They are roommates who think nothing of cuddling in the same bed or sitting on each other's laps.
Cam knows that he is bi and has for years, but he's never told anyone, and he's never been with a guy. He's low-key had a crush on Jagger, but he's tried to stay firm with him in the friend zone. They love each other platonically and it would be too much if he let himself think of him differently. Jagger sees their roommates having sex, Liam coming untouched while getting pounded and it sends him spiraling down a rabbit hole of contemplating the delights of prostate play. He decides he's curious and that leads to him and Cam hooking up. He doesn't usually do repeats, but Cam will always be his exception. Cam is something special to him. Jagger's father shows up and threatens things. Can Jagger and Cam go from best friends to boyfriends?
This book was steamy and the connection between Jagger and Cam was sweet. They were codependent and very protective of each other. They cared about each other so much there was a very strong foundation for them becoming more. It was a slip slide of experimentation and then a sudden light switch moment that this was it for them.
Some notable moments:
"“Move,” I grunt, somewhat shocked to realize I have the presence of mind to speak. It’s only when I feel Cam’s muffled response on the place where my neck meets my collarbone that it registers he’s biting me, most likely to stave off his own release. Or a scream."
"“I appreciate that Anna, really. But I’m sort of spoken for at the moment.” Her jaw falls open as she sucks in a startled breath, but unfortunately, she isn’t the only one, and I realize too late the flaw in my otherwise solid plan. “Who are you screwing?” Bennet demands. “Him.” I jerk my thumb over my shoulder, bracing for Cam to laugh or snort or something that spoils my ruse, but all he does is tighten his grip on my hip."
The 'promise?' did me in, so sweet. "“Fair. Cam?” “Yeah?” I take a deep breath and turn my head to face him. “Since you’re pretty determined to believe I shit rainbows and all, I figure it won’t freak you out if I tell you I love you.” His rich brown eyes calm my pounding heart when they find mine. “I love you, too.” Did I hear that right? “No, I mean like… I love you. Hearts and forever and soulmate type love.” “Good, because that’s how I love you.” The corner of his lips pull up in a bashful, borderline endearing smile, and like a magnet it pulls mine up as well. “Promise?”"
*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.
October 22, 2025
“You monopolize my life because you're the most important person in it.”
4.25⭐️
Beautifully Devoted is what I call a classic friends-to-lovers romance — my favorite trope and one I will seek out again and again. More specifically, this one’s childhood friends-to-lovers, and that’s where the magic really is for me. There’s just something about friends who’ve been bonded since childhood that hits harder than two people who met a couple years ago, you know?
Anyway, this is one of those stories where two dude bros are each other’s ride-or-die, best friend, and favorite person in the world — and everyone around them knows they’re basically dating, but the dudes are like, “Nah, I love pussy.” Then one of them gets curious, and bam — we’ve got two dudes fucking, kissing, and realizing they’re in love. We live for that. I live for that.
Throw in one or both being a himbo and it’s a straight-A shortcut to my heart. This book has a lot of that, and I loved it about three times more than the first one. Honestly, this will probably be the last book I read in the series because, if I’m being real, I only read the first book to get a sneak peek of this couple. I seek this trope out like crack.
Loved it, would absolutely recommend — and you don’t even have to read the first one. You can just jump right in.
4.25⭐️
Beautifully Devoted is what I call a classic friends-to-lovers romance — my favorite trope and one I will seek out again and again. More specifically, this one’s childhood friends-to-lovers, and that’s where the magic really is for me. There’s just something about friends who’ve been bonded since childhood that hits harder than two people who met a couple years ago, you know?
Anyway, this is one of those stories where two dude bros are each other’s ride-or-die, best friend, and favorite person in the world — and everyone around them knows they’re basically dating, but the dudes are like, “Nah, I love pussy.” Then one of them gets curious, and bam — we’ve got two dudes fucking, kissing, and realizing they’re in love. We live for that. I live for that.
Throw in one or both being a himbo and it’s a straight-A shortcut to my heart. This book has a lot of that, and I loved it about three times more than the first one. Honestly, this will probably be the last book I read in the series because, if I’m being real, I only read the first book to get a sneak peek of this couple. I seek this trope out like crack.
Loved it, would absolutely recommend — and you don’t even have to read the first one. You can just jump right in.
July 27, 2024
D.N.F @32%
Omfg the dialogue....(bangs head to the wall as reading 5 pages of talking of ghosts) Way too much page filler blabbering for the sole purpose of not progressing the story.
I'm not a huge fan of friends to lovers. And so far this book has done nothing to alter that. The cluelessness and slow awareness progression feel like they're taking too long making me lose interest.
Omfg the dialogue....(bangs head to the wall as reading 5 pages of talking of ghosts) Way too much page filler blabbering for the sole purpose of not progressing the story.
I'm not a huge fan of friends to lovers. And so far this book has done nothing to alter that. The cluelessness and slow awareness progression feel like they're taking too long making me lose interest.
Did Not Finish
January 23, 2026I just don’t connect with these characters.
I also find the note about Connor and Hudson, as well as them being in the description, to be very odd…
I also find the note about Connor and Hudson, as well as them being in the description, to be very odd…
August 9, 2026
I think the point was that Cam is a professional Crashout Preventer for Jagger so we got one crashout on the crashout counter, but I guess that’s good for Jagger.
I don’t really have a lot to say — Cam and Jagger were super close and I liked seeing how they were when they were younger and their dynamic was really clear and interesting. They were so different but fit together so well. Awesome ending, “can I go? I have to get married.” Was really cute, that got a giggle out of me.
There were some repeated explanations that kind of took me out of the story, but the conflict was realistic and I never got lost, which is huge for me!
Song I listened to while following their sports games trying to really lock in on who was hitting who with the professional pillow fighter pillows: When He’s Gone by Sam Smith
I don’t really have a lot to say — Cam and Jagger were super close and I liked seeing how they were when they were younger and their dynamic was really clear and interesting. They were so different but fit together so well. Awesome ending, “can I go? I have to get married.” Was really cute, that got a giggle out of me.
There were some repeated explanations that kind of took me out of the story, but the conflict was realistic and I never got lost, which is huge for me!
Song I listened to while following their sports games trying to really lock in on who was hitting who with the professional pillow fighter pillows: When He’s Gone by Sam Smith
August 12, 2024
3.75 stars
The cover doesn't do the book justice.
A very sweet, hot, and funny college best friends-to-lovers romance.
The cover doesn't do the book justice.
A very sweet, hot, and funny college best friends-to-lovers romance.
July 7, 2024
4.5/5 ⭐️ 3/5 🌶️
- MM
- Best friends to with benefits to lovers
- Bi curious
- Football
- College
- Hurt/comfort
This was honestly just so super freaking sweet. I adored the heck out of these two and their relationship. The way they spoke telepathically, were so open and honest with each other, provided one another comfort, and could always have a laugh was just beautiful. Their chemistry was just off the charts.
I usually like my books with a huge conflict or just very angsty, which this book had neither, and I still couldn’t get enough of it nor put it down. I could read about them being happy together forever. Those tender moments they shared made me just as giddy as them.
Thank god Jagger walked in on Cruz and Liam being intimate otherwise he wouldn’t have been sparked to explore his bi curiosity. I loved how no matter what they always communicated with each other and things were never awkward between them. Neither were ashamed to show off their love which made me so happy.
I’m so glad we got to see Cruz and Liam still happily in love and that we saw more of Bennet and Aiden. I’m really looking to Bennet’s story with Damien.
If you’re looking for a sweet MM, best friend to lovers book, I highly recommend this one.
- MM
- Best friends to with benefits to lovers
- Bi curious
- Football
- College
- Hurt/comfort
This was honestly just so super freaking sweet. I adored the heck out of these two and their relationship. The way they spoke telepathically, were so open and honest with each other, provided one another comfort, and could always have a laugh was just beautiful. Their chemistry was just off the charts.
I usually like my books with a huge conflict or just very angsty, which this book had neither, and I still couldn’t get enough of it nor put it down. I could read about them being happy together forever. Those tender moments they shared made me just as giddy as them.
Thank god Jagger walked in on Cruz and Liam being intimate otherwise he wouldn’t have been sparked to explore his bi curiosity. I loved how no matter what they always communicated with each other and things were never awkward between them. Neither were ashamed to show off their love which made me so happy.
I’m so glad we got to see Cruz and Liam still happily in love and that we saw more of Bennet and Aiden. I’m really looking to Bennet’s story with Damien.
If you’re looking for a sweet MM, best friend to lovers book, I highly recommend this one.
July 24, 2024
We all know the general gist of a story centered on best friends to lovers, right? When executed well, this particular trope makes for a solid, satisfying read. Now imagine two best friends whose lives and personalities are so intertwined that it’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins, and you’ll have a really good idea of what to expect with Beautifully Devoted.
Cam and Jagger have been in each other’s back pockets since they were little. Where you find one, you’ll likely find the other—doing things together, finishing each other’s sentences, communicating full conversations with just glances and facial expressions. They are totally open with each other, no shyness, no secrets.
I’m sure you can guess the logical progression physically once one of them becomes curious, then the other starts to echo that curiosity. And with these two, though they each think they are just satisfying their inquisitiveness about the same sex…well, they both get territorial about the other, even when it is just in their own head—but we know where that will eventually lead.
Everything between Cam and Jagger is so easy, a product of their incredibly close friendship that makes the evolution of their relationship inevitable. And while yes, the outcome may be predictable, that doesn’t make it any less satisfying as a reader. There is a very slight bit of drama with Jagger’s father, but for me it was really just a blip in their overall tale.
This type of story is a comfort read for me, and the author does a great job telling it. Beautifully Devoted was a 4.5-star read for me, and if you’re a fan of M/M romance—and in particular the friends to lovers trope—adding this one to your personal library is a no-brainer. Cam and Jagger are fantastic together, and are scorchingly hot in their physical intimacy. This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
Cam and Jagger have been in each other’s back pockets since they were little. Where you find one, you’ll likely find the other—doing things together, finishing each other’s sentences, communicating full conversations with just glances and facial expressions. They are totally open with each other, no shyness, no secrets.
I’m sure you can guess the logical progression physically once one of them becomes curious, then the other starts to echo that curiosity. And with these two, though they each think they are just satisfying their inquisitiveness about the same sex…well, they both get territorial about the other, even when it is just in their own head—but we know where that will eventually lead.
Everything between Cam and Jagger is so easy, a product of their incredibly close friendship that makes the evolution of their relationship inevitable. And while yes, the outcome may be predictable, that doesn’t make it any less satisfying as a reader. There is a very slight bit of drama with Jagger’s father, but for me it was really just a blip in their overall tale.
This type of story is a comfort read for me, and the author does a great job telling it. Beautifully Devoted was a 4.5-star read for me, and if you’re a fan of M/M romance—and in particular the friends to lovers trope—adding this one to your personal library is a no-brainer. Cam and Jagger are fantastic together, and are scorchingly hot in their physical intimacy. This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
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August 29, 2024***no rating***
Skimmed through it a little bit just looking for the juicy parts of these two childhood best friends discovering they could be so much more to each other.
Just like with book one, Cam and Jagger were super cute and hot together.
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Front Range University Series
Book 1 - Beautifully Fractured - 4.0 stars
Book 2 - Beautifully Devoted - skimmed a bit
Skimmed through it a little bit just looking for the juicy parts of these two childhood best friends discovering they could be so much more to each other.
Just like with book one, Cam and Jagger were super cute and hot together.
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Front Range University Series
Book 1 - Beautifully Fractured - 4.0 stars
Book 2 - Beautifully Devoted - skimmed a bit
November 30, 2024
Rating: 4/5 🌟
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
Characters: Cam and Jagger
These two were fun together. Codependent best friends, one knows he's bisexual and the other one has his bi-awakening. There was a bit of drama with Jagger's father that I didn't love and felt unnecessary but that's probably a me thing. I thoroughly enjoy very character focused stories, so I didn't need or necessarily want the added outside drama.
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
Characters: Cam and Jagger
These two were fun together. Codependent best friends, one knows he's bisexual and the other one has his bi-awakening. There was a bit of drama with Jagger's father that I didn't love and felt unnecessary but that's probably a me thing. I thoroughly enjoy very character focused stories, so I didn't need or necessarily want the added outside drama.
July 26, 2024
4.5☆
ᔑᑭᏆᑕᗴ: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
しᗩᑌᏀᕼᔑ: 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ꭲᗴᗩᖇᔑ:🥲🥲
ᗰᑕᔑ: Jagger, Cameron
ᑭᝪᐯ: 1st, Dual
Ꭲᖇᝪᑭᗴᔑ: Best Friends to Lovers, Bi-awakening, Gay for You, Co-Dependency, NSFW STUDY SESSIONS
La joya que acabo de leer, no soy muy amande de la codependencia en un libro pero acá Jagger y Cameron me han dado una historia única, divertida, emotiva y muy 🌶 son realmente bobos y adorables desde el inicio te enamoras de ambos sus acciones y demás te sacaran más de una sonrisa y las escenas 🌶 son demasiado para la vida.
ᔑᑭᏆᑕᗴ: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
しᗩᑌᏀᕼᔑ: 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ꭲᗴᗩᖇᔑ:🥲🥲
ᗰᑕᔑ: Jagger, Cameron
ᑭᝪᐯ: 1st, Dual
Ꭲᖇᝪᑭᗴᔑ: Best Friends to Lovers, Bi-awakening, Gay for You, Co-Dependency, NSFW STUDY SESSIONS
La joya que acabo de leer, no soy muy amande de la codependencia en un libro pero acá Jagger y Cameron me han dado una historia única, divertida, emotiva y muy 🌶 son realmente bobos y adorables desde el inicio te enamoras de ambos sus acciones y demás te sacaran más de una sonrisa y las escenas 🌶 son demasiado para la vida.
June 5, 2026
Soulless
I can’t believe this book was by the same author who wrote the first book in this series. It was painful to get through. Very bad dialogue and no real connection between the MCs. I was disappointed because I was looking forward to their story after their cameos in book 1. I also have to add that the author’s note at the beginning about the HR actors was weird and gross. I don’t support fanfics about real people, the actors in question have spoken about this issue themselves. The fact that this was written before HR aired and then that author’s note was added later made it even weirder because the characters in this book did not resemble those actors at all personality-wise. It seemed like a stretch/a weird cash grab. Not impressed. I’m still trying to decide whether I’ll read the next book. I’m intrigued by the next trope/couple but I just feel so let down by how bad this was when book 1 was so delightful.
I can’t believe this book was by the same author who wrote the first book in this series. It was painful to get through. Very bad dialogue and no real connection between the MCs. I was disappointed because I was looking forward to their story after their cameos in book 1. I also have to add that the author’s note at the beginning about the HR actors was weird and gross. I don’t support fanfics about real people, the actors in question have spoken about this issue themselves. The fact that this was written before HR aired and then that author’s note was added later made it even weirder because the characters in this book did not resemble those actors at all personality-wise. It seemed like a stretch/a weird cash grab. Not impressed. I’m still trying to decide whether I’ll read the next book. I’m intrigued by the next trope/couple but I just feel so let down by how bad this was when book 1 was so delightful.
October 10, 2024
Cameron and Jagger have been childhood best friends since they were five years old. Doing everything and going everywhere together.
Cameron (Camelot) and Jagger (Kitkat) use nicknames for each other, but they only use them in private.
Cameron is bi-sexual but never really had the opportunity to be with a man. Jagger is straight (or so he thinks) right up until the moment he walks in on Liam and Cruz (Beautifully Fractured) in a comprising position. He then questions everything he knows about himself. Jagger turns to the one person who he can rely on and has always been there for him. Can Cameron help him explore his sexuality as a best friend or can they go further and delve into boyfriend territory?
Cameron and Jagger talk and work through all their concerns and realise they cannot live without each other. Coming to the conclusion they have been boyfriends for years without the intimacy side.
There is a snake in the grass in the form of Jaggers estranged father and he tries to cause trouble for Jagger and Cameron, by trying blackmail.
This is the second book in Michele Lenard’s Front Range University series and like Beautifully Fractured before it, this one is equally as good. The character development and description are flawless. The third book Beautifully Conflicted is released at the end of October.
Cameron (Camelot) and Jagger (Kitkat) use nicknames for each other, but they only use them in private.
Cameron is bi-sexual but never really had the opportunity to be with a man. Jagger is straight (or so he thinks) right up until the moment he walks in on Liam and Cruz (Beautifully Fractured) in a comprising position. He then questions everything he knows about himself. Jagger turns to the one person who he can rely on and has always been there for him. Can Cameron help him explore his sexuality as a best friend or can they go further and delve into boyfriend territory?
Cameron and Jagger talk and work through all their concerns and realise they cannot live without each other. Coming to the conclusion they have been boyfriends for years without the intimacy side.
There is a snake in the grass in the form of Jaggers estranged father and he tries to cause trouble for Jagger and Cameron, by trying blackmail.
This is the second book in Michele Lenard’s Front Range University series and like Beautifully Fractured before it, this one is equally as good. The character development and description are flawless. The third book Beautifully Conflicted is released at the end of October.
November 10, 2024
3.5⭐️
I liked this more than the first one because the chemistry and banter of friends to lovers is sth else.
Still super OTT, and filled with loooong loong banters between random college dudes. The solution to whole Jagger's dad situation was just not satisfactory or sensible at all.
What is the nickname obsession between these guys though? Yes, i shall admit as cringy in theory as "kitkat" nickname was, Cam was pulling it off. It was giggle inducing on my end for sure😬 But saying a nickname is one thing, can be cute, but people dont sit down and discuss things like: "i shall give you this nickname, or this oh no i dont like it, give me another nickname". And Jagger's unhealthy obsession with gay sex leading to the whole relationship was super ott and not super romantic😅 but I rolled with the riddiculusness and just enjoyed it instead.
Same as book 1,OTT but it is a fun read for sure with even better chemistry than the first one.
Story:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chemistry:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ending:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Angst:⭐️
Banter:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing quality:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶🌶🌶
I liked this more than the first one because the chemistry and banter of friends to lovers is sth else.
Still super OTT, and filled with loooong loong banters between random college dudes. The solution to whole Jagger's dad situation was just not satisfactory or sensible at all.
What is the nickname obsession between these guys though? Yes, i shall admit as cringy in theory as "kitkat" nickname was, Cam was pulling it off. It was giggle inducing on my end for sure😬 But saying a nickname is one thing, can be cute, but people dont sit down and discuss things like: "i shall give you this nickname, or this oh no i dont like it, give me another nickname". And Jagger's unhealthy obsession with gay sex leading to the whole relationship was super ott and not super romantic😅 but I rolled with the riddiculusness and just enjoyed it instead.
Same as book 1,OTT but it is a fun read for sure with even better chemistry than the first one.
Story:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chemistry:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ending:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Angst:⭐️
Banter:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing quality:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶🌶🌶
August 8, 2024
A Joyfully Jay review.
4 stars
Beautifully Devoted follows Beautifully Fractured and is the second book in the Front Range University series. Jagger and Cam are roommates with Liam and Cruz from the first book, but if you wanted to start here you could. This book hits the friends-to-lovers trope well, as Cam and Jagger are the closest of friends. So close that people suspect they are together or that Cam is in love with Jagger, but while their relationship pushes the boundaries of friendship, there has never been anything romantic between them.
In some ways, the guys have had years of foreplay, and in other ways, they are careful with their relationship because it is the most important thing in life to both of them.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
4 stars
Beautifully Devoted follows Beautifully Fractured and is the second book in the Front Range University series. Jagger and Cam are roommates with Liam and Cruz from the first book, but if you wanted to start here you could. This book hits the friends-to-lovers trope well, as Cam and Jagger are the closest of friends. So close that people suspect they are together or that Cam is in love with Jagger, but while their relationship pushes the boundaries of friendship, there has never been anything romantic between them.
In some ways, the guys have had years of foreplay, and in other ways, they are careful with their relationship because it is the most important thing in life to both of them.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
not-interested
August 6, 2026Uhhh... What in the actual parasocial nonsense is that author’s note at the beginning of the book? Fancasting is one thing. That can be fun. But retroactively mapping your perception of two very real men's personalities and public dynamic onto your fictional romantic couple is a whole other bag o’ uncomfortable.
PLUS! This is the literal opener on the marketing copy: Imagine if Conner and Hudson were F2L IRL…
Ma'am. MA'AM. First of all, you spelled the dude’s name wrong. Second, “This isn’t RPF, but imagine these two real men falling in love IRL!” sure feels like an RPF sales pitch to me.
PLUS! This is the literal opener on the marketing copy: Imagine if Conner and Hudson were F2L IRL…
Ma'am. MA'AM. First of all, you spelled the dude’s name wrong. Second, “This isn’t RPF, but imagine these two real men falling in love IRL!” sure feels like an RPF sales pitch to me.
September 8, 2024
Fun book that needs another edit
This book was enjoyable, as was the first. I enjoyed the progression of Jagger and Cam’s relationship from close friends to more, and I loved how supportive they were of each other. It set up the next book nicely, too!
However, the missing or outright wrong words (ginning instead of grinning, taught instead of taut, phase instead of faze were just a few examples) distracted me more this time than last. I still think it’s worth a read, but it would greatly benefit from another proofread or edit.
This book was enjoyable, as was the first. I enjoyed the progression of Jagger and Cam’s relationship from close friends to more, and I loved how supportive they were of each other. It set up the next book nicely, too!
However, the missing or outright wrong words (ginning instead of grinning, taught instead of taut, phase instead of faze were just a few examples) distracted me more this time than last. I still think it’s worth a read, but it would greatly benefit from another proofread or edit.
July 22, 2024
Review by: Jennifer
(5 Stars)
This is the second of the series and I'm going to say now, that as much as I loved the hockey series, the FRU series is fast becoming my number one. The whole friends to lovers aspect, the journey of discovery that Cam and Jagger embark upon is filled with loads of laughs, but also loads of steamy bits that have you fanning yourself. I can't wait to see what happens next and give this installment 5 stars.
(5 Stars)
This is the second of the series and I'm going to say now, that as much as I loved the hockey series, the FRU series is fast becoming my number one. The whole friends to lovers aspect, the journey of discovery that Cam and Jagger embark upon is filled with loads of laughs, but also loads of steamy bits that have you fanning yourself. I can't wait to see what happens next and give this installment 5 stars.
January 8, 2025
I really like Michele's writing style, it made me fly through the first en this second book. I just liked Jagger and Cam more in book one. Still liked their story though.
September 16, 2025
4.5 stars of preciousness and great smexy times. So freaking sweet.
August 10, 2024
3,5 Stars ⭐️
October 31, 2024
2.5⭐️
I just feel like we don’t need to bring up his dad so many times during boning seshes
I just feel like we don’t need to bring up his dad so many times during boning seshes
February 10, 2025
I loved this soooo much. Couple goals!! Did not disappoint as this is one of my favorite tropes.
August 16, 2026
so BORING! stilted, overexplaining dialogue, random plots and filler scenes that don’t progress the plot at all, two dimensional characters, etc etc. and i can excuse a boring story and shitty writing if the smut is fire but that was BORING too!!!!!! like what are we doing? tomato tomato tomato
also at one point the author describes jagger riding cam and he says that their balls are touching? which? is not physically possible? unless he was in reverse cowgirl? which he was NOT? like pls dont piss me off
also at one point the author describes jagger riding cam and he says that their balls are touching? which? is not physically possible? unless he was in reverse cowgirl? which he was NOT? like pls dont piss me off
August 19, 2025
Jagger thinks he needs protein powder to fix the juice he made in the juicer. He goes into his friend Cruz’s room only to walk in on him and his boyfriend in the middle of them having fun. This makes Jagger stop and watch. Cam’s voice breaks him out of his frozen state. Now Jagger wants to know what it’s like. The only person who Jagger wants to help him is Cam. Will Cam help Jagger figure out the mess in his head?
I love that Cam calls Jagger “KitKat” and Jagger calls Cam “Camelot”. Having the same friend from an early age is a really heartwarming thing. Cam taking care of Jagger is so sweet. How cute is it that Cam helps Jagger record for his channel. The second Jagger laid in bed with Cam I melted. I feel awful that Jagger keeps comparing himself to his dead beat dad. I didn’t expect the way Jagger just stopped when he walked in on Cruz and his boyfriend. The jealousy is adorable in this. The fact that they don’t know they’re in love with each other is everything! I’m obsessed with the ending.
I love that Cam calls Jagger “KitKat” and Jagger calls Cam “Camelot”. Having the same friend from an early age is a really heartwarming thing. Cam taking care of Jagger is so sweet. How cute is it that Cam helps Jagger record for his channel. The second Jagger laid in bed with Cam I melted. I feel awful that Jagger keeps comparing himself to his dead beat dad. I didn’t expect the way Jagger just stopped when he walked in on Cruz and his boyfriend. The jealousy is adorable in this. The fact that they don’t know they’re in love with each other is everything! I’m obsessed with the ending.
December 24, 2025
I sure know how to pick them.
I’ve been picking up the worst books to read these past few weeks and it’s actually funny 🤣 I’ve gotta laugh or I’ll probably cry.
How do you mess up a best-friends-to-lovers book? Literally how? 😭 The funny part is, from the blurb, I already knew this would be shit.
It was genuinely so unserious. And honestly? Cruz and Liam’s story was way, way better.
My journey with this author ends today. Goodnight.
DNF - 23%
I’ve been picking up the worst books to read these past few weeks and it’s actually funny 🤣 I’ve gotta laugh or I’ll probably cry.
How do you mess up a best-friends-to-lovers book? Literally how? 😭 The funny part is, from the blurb, I already knew this would be shit.
It was genuinely so unserious. And honestly? Cruz and Liam’s story was way, way better.
My journey with this author ends today. Goodnight.
DNF - 23%
June 13, 2026
This book was fine if it was a standard standalone, but to put it in a series was pushing it. There were minor differences from the first book. The “banter” was so shallow and childish. Also I fear the author shouldn’t write about heavier topics if they have no emotional investment with them. The dad just felt unreasonably ridiculous. I just feel like if I’m not reading a fantasy book I shouldn’t have to suspend my disbelief. The dialogue was no where near college level.
July 28, 2024
This was exactly what I needed. A no drama, sexy bi-awakening cuddly best friends to lovers
Characters 4/5
Story 3/5
Spice 3/5 Vers, amazing and detailed discoveries and co dependence
Characters 4/5
Story 3/5
Spice 3/5 Vers, amazing and detailed discoveries and co dependence
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