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Hooked On Him
Levi
When I let my best friend set me up on a blind date for my sister's wedding, I wasn't expecting that person to be Austin Cade, my brother's best friend and high school crush.
After letting everyone believe we’re together, Austin comes up with an idea.
Keep up the act, let everyone believe we’re together.
What's the harm? Neither of us have time for a relationship anyways, right?
Only, that’s not the only proposition he has for me.
Friends with benefits. If we’re letting everyone believe we’re together, why not reap the benefits too?
I’d be crazy to turn him down. This is Austin Cade we’re talking about. Sexy rugby god. The man of my dreams and star of my oldest fantasies.
But as time goes on, lines blur and feelings grow.
How am I supposed to let this man go when it's time for this arrangement to end? And when I do, will my heart be able to handle the outcome, or will this crush me harder than anything has in my life?
Austin
I've been in love with Levi Darwood for years.
After life takes us in different directions, we lose touch for a few years.
So when a buddy on my team sets me up on a date, I jump at the chance when I find out who it is.
Now that I have Levi back in my life, I never want to let him go.
The only thing is, to him, this is all fake, just for show to keep up the ruse.
To me, it’s so much more.
I’m determined to show him how good we could be together, without adding the pressure of something more after we just started this new friendship.
The only thing is, will Levi still want me when he finds out the lengths I’m willing to take to make him fall for me?
Or will I lose Levi for good this time and break both of us in the process?
When I let my best friend set me up on a blind date for my sister's wedding, I wasn't expecting that person to be Austin Cade, my brother's best friend and high school crush.
After letting everyone believe we’re together, Austin comes up with an idea.
Keep up the act, let everyone believe we’re together.
What's the harm? Neither of us have time for a relationship anyways, right?
Only, that’s not the only proposition he has for me.
Friends with benefits. If we’re letting everyone believe we’re together, why not reap the benefits too?
I’d be crazy to turn him down. This is Austin Cade we’re talking about. Sexy rugby god. The man of my dreams and star of my oldest fantasies.
But as time goes on, lines blur and feelings grow.
How am I supposed to let this man go when it's time for this arrangement to end? And when I do, will my heart be able to handle the outcome, or will this crush me harder than anything has in my life?
Austin
I've been in love with Levi Darwood for years.
After life takes us in different directions, we lose touch for a few years.
So when a buddy on my team sets me up on a date, I jump at the chance when I find out who it is.
Now that I have Levi back in my life, I never want to let him go.
The only thing is, to him, this is all fake, just for show to keep up the ruse.
To me, it’s so much more.
I’m determined to show him how good we could be together, without adding the pressure of something more after we just started this new friendship.
The only thing is, will Levi still want me when he finds out the lengths I’m willing to take to make him fall for me?
Or will I lose Levi for good this time and break both of us in the process?
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2025
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December 18, 2025
4.5 ⭐
Honestly the vibes were vibing and I loved this 🤷🏻♀️
It’s super sweet and steamy, plus I knew with tropes like brother’s best friend + fake dating that this was going to be *chefs kiss*
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
🏉 MM
🕶️ Nerdy/Jock
🏉 Brother's best friend
🕶️ Fake dating
🏉 Roommate
🕶️ Sweet and spicy
🏉 Rugby player
🕶️ College
🏉 Friends with benefits
🕶️ Obsessed MMC
🏉 Jealous/possessive
Honestly the vibes were vibing and I loved this 🤷🏻♀️
It’s super sweet and steamy, plus I knew with tropes like brother’s best friend + fake dating that this was going to be *chefs kiss*
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
🏉 MM
🕶️ Nerdy/Jock
🏉 Brother's best friend
🕶️ Fake dating
🏉 Roommate
🕶️ Sweet and spicy
🏉 Rugby player
🕶️ College
🏉 Friends with benefits
🕶️ Obsessed MMC
🏉 Jealous/possessive
November 17, 2025
MM Sweet Romance
I loved this book!! ❤️ Austin and Levi were such an adorable couple that you couldn’t help but fall in love with.
This book would be the perfect palette cleanser. It was low drama, a bit angsty (only because they needed to come clean about their feelings 😉), with mutual pining, incredible chemistry and deliciously spicy…… like top tier spice 🔥🫦
I wouldn’t change a thing about this book.
Watching Austin do everything in his power to show Levi how much he was loved, desired and how he was deserved to be treated, especially after learning how Levi’s ex was, was totally swoon worthy. He was definitely an obsessed man on a mission ….. but completely in a green flag way 😂 and I was there for it!!
Although this is a sweet romance there are a few topics that may be difficult for some so be sure to check the triggers ❤️🩹
No cheating, No OW/OM drama, no third act breakup with a HFN…… Looking forward to the next book in the series to see their HEA ❤️
* Brother’s Best Friend/ Best Friend’s Little Brother
* Fake Dating
* It’s Always Been You
* Non ‘Playboys’
* Jock/ Nerd
* Mutual Obsession (A Bit More on One Side 😉)
I loved this book!! ❤️ Austin and Levi were such an adorable couple that you couldn’t help but fall in love with.
This book would be the perfect palette cleanser. It was low drama, a bit angsty (only because they needed to come clean about their feelings 😉), with mutual pining, incredible chemistry and deliciously spicy…… like top tier spice 🔥🫦
I wouldn’t change a thing about this book.
Watching Austin do everything in his power to show Levi how much he was loved, desired and how he was deserved to be treated, especially after learning how Levi’s ex was, was totally swoon worthy. He was definitely an obsessed man on a mission ….. but completely in a green flag way 😂 and I was there for it!!
Although this is a sweet romance there are a few topics that may be difficult for some so be sure to check the triggers ❤️🩹
No cheating, No OW/OM drama, no third act breakup with a HFN…… Looking forward to the next book in the series to see their HEA ❤️
* Brother’s Best Friend/ Best Friend’s Little Brother
* Fake Dating
* It’s Always Been You
* Non ‘Playboys’
* Jock/ Nerd
* Mutual Obsession (A Bit More on One Side 😉)
December 7, 2025
Hooked on Him
Alisha Williams
Austin & Levi
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
Best friends brother
College
Jock/ Nerd
Friends to lovers
Roommates
Fake during
Obsessive MC
This was my first book by Alisha Williams, and I am not disappointed.
This is a quick spicy story about an obsessed boy who loved his best friend's little brother.
“Yup. I’ve been lusting after my best friend's little brother pretty much since we were teenagers.”
Austin has finally found his “in” into Levi’s life. This man is kinda unhinged lol. He is willing to set up some damn near perfect scenarios to get into his life front and center lol
Thankfully Levi doesn't seem to mind too much lol
These two work well. Levi just out of a bad relationship and Austin freshly out as a gay man, these two for the last year have been facing their new realities, both single and gay and attracted to each other.
Austin wants nothing more than to give Levi everything and more. He is incredibly protective of him and builds up his confidence.
They are sweet together, super spicy too
This is a sweet, easy, low angst spicy book.
Austin was feral for Levi, he saw his chance and was willing to stop at nothing to make him his.
Great book
Alisha Williams
Austin & Levi
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
Best friends brother
College
Jock/ Nerd
Friends to lovers
Roommates
Fake during
Obsessive MC
This was my first book by Alisha Williams, and I am not disappointed.
This is a quick spicy story about an obsessed boy who loved his best friend's little brother.
“Yup. I’ve been lusting after my best friend's little brother pretty much since we were teenagers.”
Austin has finally found his “in” into Levi’s life. This man is kinda unhinged lol. He is willing to set up some damn near perfect scenarios to get into his life front and center lol
Thankfully Levi doesn't seem to mind too much lol
These two work well. Levi just out of a bad relationship and Austin freshly out as a gay man, these two for the last year have been facing their new realities, both single and gay and attracted to each other.
Austin wants nothing more than to give Levi everything and more. He is incredibly protective of him and builds up his confidence.
They are sweet together, super spicy too
This is a sweet, easy, low angst spicy book.
Austin was feral for Levi, he saw his chance and was willing to stop at nothing to make him his.
Great book
January 7, 2026
So good!!!
I absolutely love Levi and Austin!!! This was such a good read!!! I love how they were both so gone for each other but still kept circling
I absolutely love Levi and Austin!!! This was such a good read!!! I love how they were both so gone for each other but still kept circling
November 29, 2025
I completely understand authors that set their books in Canada and use American English and American terms, but you cannot reveal to me only 35% of the way through that we are in Canada. Not only Canada but St John’s. That’s so different to what I had pictured. I liked how Helena Hunting does where she uses American English but blends it with Canada terms like university, so you can somewhat feel like you are in Canada.
My other gripe is that while artistic liberties, full scholarships for sports in Canada are basically non existent, especially for rugby. So another thing that made me assume we were in the US before the Canada reveal.
Also I understand Levi is a martyr that would say to his family “no, no don’t spend money on me. Spend it on the wedding”. They are awful people for agreeing. A wedding is not that important. His sister has spent 2yrs travelling and not saving, she can wait to get married. She does not need to be married so young with such a lavish party. Awful person for saying “yes, thank you. My one party is more important than you not working yourself to death”. She also does not show up again basically. Where did she go? Back to living her awful existence of spending other people’s money so she can have a nice day.
The ages also confused me. I really did not feel like we were in university either. I just think a couple things could have been changed to make this book follow better.
My other gripe is that while artistic liberties, full scholarships for sports in Canada are basically non existent, especially for rugby. So another thing that made me assume we were in the US before the Canada reveal.
Also I understand Levi is a martyr that would say to his family “no, no don’t spend money on me. Spend it on the wedding”. They are awful people for agreeing. A wedding is not that important. His sister has spent 2yrs travelling and not saving, she can wait to get married. She does not need to be married so young with such a lavish party. Awful person for saying “yes, thank you. My one party is more important than you not working yourself to death”. She also does not show up again basically. Where did she go? Back to living her awful existence of spending other people’s money so she can have a nice day.
The ages also confused me. I really did not feel like we were in university either. I just think a couple things could have been changed to make this book follow better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 16, 2025
Consider this my official announcement: I am fully, unapologetically in my MM era and it’s all Alisha’s fault.
Because WOW. This book didn’t just give me butterflies… it gave me a whole flock.
Let’s start with Austin Cade, because this man? This MAN.
Book boyfriend of the year. A cinnamon-roll core wrapped in a possessive, protective, rugby-god exterior. He’s sweet, he’s intentional, and he has that “I’ve been in love with you for years and would burn down the planet to keep you safe” energy that should honestly be illegal. SIGN. ME. UP.
And then there’s Levi….my beloved soft, sweet, needy king.
He brings all the tender, vulnerable vibes, and I could not adore him more if I tried. Watching him open his heart, stand his ground, and slowly realize that his high school crush is very much not pretending? Chef’s kiss. I melted. Regularly.
But the absolute heart of this book? The relationship they build together. The fake-dating tension, the friends-with-benefits heat, the stolen glances, the growing feelings, the way their souls just… fit. It’s the kind of connection that sneaks up on you and then wraps warm and tight around your ribcage. Their journey is tender, sensual, messy, honest and every single beat hit exactly where it needed to.
By the end, I wasn’t just rooting for them.
I was swinging for them.
Cheering for them.
Planning their happily-ever-after like it was my part-time job.
Alisha delivered a story that’s equal parts swoon, spice, longing, and grand-gesture devotion the perfect storm to shove me headfirst into loving MM romance with my whole chest.
Five stars. Zero regrets. Endless heart-eyes.
Austin and Levi own me now, and honestly? I’m not even mad about it.
Because WOW. This book didn’t just give me butterflies… it gave me a whole flock.
Let’s start with Austin Cade, because this man? This MAN.
Book boyfriend of the year. A cinnamon-roll core wrapped in a possessive, protective, rugby-god exterior. He’s sweet, he’s intentional, and he has that “I’ve been in love with you for years and would burn down the planet to keep you safe” energy that should honestly be illegal. SIGN. ME. UP.
And then there’s Levi….my beloved soft, sweet, needy king.
He brings all the tender, vulnerable vibes, and I could not adore him more if I tried. Watching him open his heart, stand his ground, and slowly realize that his high school crush is very much not pretending? Chef’s kiss. I melted. Regularly.
But the absolute heart of this book? The relationship they build together. The fake-dating tension, the friends-with-benefits heat, the stolen glances, the growing feelings, the way their souls just… fit. It’s the kind of connection that sneaks up on you and then wraps warm and tight around your ribcage. Their journey is tender, sensual, messy, honest and every single beat hit exactly where it needed to.
By the end, I wasn’t just rooting for them.
I was swinging for them.
Cheering for them.
Planning their happily-ever-after like it was my part-time job.
Alisha delivered a story that’s equal parts swoon, spice, longing, and grand-gesture devotion the perfect storm to shove me headfirst into loving MM romance with my whole chest.
Five stars. Zero regrets. Endless heart-eyes.
Austin and Levi own me now, and honestly? I’m not even mad about it.
November 17, 2025
Hooked on Him - Alisha Williams
5/5
* SPOILERS *
This is probably one of my top books by Alisha. Every book she comes out is just so good, whether she co-writes with another author or just writes it by herself. I cannot condemn how amazing her stuff is. She is by far my absolutely favorite author. The feelings I felt in this book was so unreal. I was either smiling, giggling, or just crying by how I was feeling.
I knew that this book was going to be adorable just from the first few pages I read. This was such an adorable story that I will recommend to anyone that’s looking for something light, fluffy and very low angst.
Levi and Austin have been in love with one another for years. When they begin to fake date, I wonder how far they were going to take it.
I am going to say that Austin is the best book boyfriend I’ve ever read. I need him for me. The way he wanted to protect Levi at all cost from what his jerk of ex had done to him - my god, I was swooning. He would do anything for Levi! Heck, the adoption part of the book had me in tears. Peanut and Snicklefritz are the best pets for Austin and Levi. I’m so glad when Austin got the chance, he went after his ex in the most perfect way.
I loved the conversation that Levi had with his Nan because she told him how it was. She may be elderly but she still had a backbone. God, I loved her personality so much.
I was also laughing that when Austin told Levi everything he did, he told him as crazy as he was for him that he must be crazy as well.
I also loved how Austin’s first time with a man was with Levi. Ugh, those spicy scenes were so worth it. They were dirty and just everything so perfect. The crawling scene was my favorite.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
5/5
* SPOILERS *
This is probably one of my top books by Alisha. Every book she comes out is just so good, whether she co-writes with another author or just writes it by herself. I cannot condemn how amazing her stuff is. She is by far my absolutely favorite author. The feelings I felt in this book was so unreal. I was either smiling, giggling, or just crying by how I was feeling.
I knew that this book was going to be adorable just from the first few pages I read. This was such an adorable story that I will recommend to anyone that’s looking for something light, fluffy and very low angst.
Levi and Austin have been in love with one another for years. When they begin to fake date, I wonder how far they were going to take it.
I am going to say that Austin is the best book boyfriend I’ve ever read. I need him for me. The way he wanted to protect Levi at all cost from what his jerk of ex had done to him - my god, I was swooning. He would do anything for Levi! Heck, the adoption part of the book had me in tears. Peanut and Snicklefritz are the best pets for Austin and Levi. I’m so glad when Austin got the chance, he went after his ex in the most perfect way.
I loved the conversation that Levi had with his Nan because she told him how it was. She may be elderly but she still had a backbone. God, I loved her personality so much.
I was also laughing that when Austin told Levi everything he did, he told him as crazy as he was for him that he must be crazy as well.
I also loved how Austin’s first time with a man was with Levi. Ugh, those spicy scenes were so worth it. They were dirty and just everything so perfect. The crawling scene was my favorite.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
December 6, 2025
DNF @ 62%
Holy expo dumping, jesus. The first couple of chapters just literally having Levi internal monologue his way through his history, trouble with relationships, Austin's family, etc was so dull. Show us this stuff, don't just shotgun it via Levi's thoughts.
The dialogue just doesn't stop being so tell-y. Nearly every scene has a character just saying things that could've been better off shown through action. Charlie telling Austin about Levi's decision to not ask people for help could've been something Austin learns from direct interactions with Levi declining his offers of support. Finding out about Brogan through a flashback Austin describes could've been us seeing hints of the trauma Brogan left in Levi through their interactions (the fact that we get a bit of this later illustrated my point. Austin didn't need to give that monologue)
I gave up when the coach gave off paragraph about how "Cade and the rugby team were like sons to him and yadda yadda you're in trouble, yadda yadda idk what got into you" after Austin gets into a fight with Brogan out of nowhere.
TL;DR: Dialogue is way too awkward and forced. It was very obviously just to tell us readers what was happening/what the characters were thinking/characterization. Not nearly enough "showing" here. 2 stars.
Holy expo dumping, jesus. The first couple of chapters just literally having Levi internal monologue his way through his history, trouble with relationships, Austin's family, etc was so dull. Show us this stuff, don't just shotgun it via Levi's thoughts.
The dialogue just doesn't stop being so tell-y. Nearly every scene has a character just saying things that could've been better off shown through action. Charlie telling Austin about Levi's decision to not ask people for help could've been something Austin learns from direct interactions with Levi declining his offers of support. Finding out about Brogan through a flashback Austin describes could've been us seeing hints of the trauma Brogan left in Levi through their interactions (the fact that we get a bit of this later illustrated my point. Austin didn't need to give that monologue)
I gave up when the coach gave off paragraph about how "Cade and the rugby team were like sons to him and yadda yadda you're in trouble, yadda yadda idk what got into you" after Austin gets into a fight with Brogan out of nowhere.
TL;DR: Dialogue is way too awkward and forced. It was very obviously just to tell us readers what was happening/what the characters were thinking/characterization. Not nearly enough "showing" here. 2 stars.
November 17, 2025
Hooked on Him is a sweet, but spicy MM romance, featuring Levi and Austin, Levi’s brother’s best friend who agrees to fake dating and a friends with benefits situation at Levi’s twin sister’s wedding.
Austin is a cinnamon roll to the core until his possessiveness and protectiveness of Levi takes over. I loved all the little things Austin did for him, making him a wonderful book boyfriend.
Levi works himself to the ground, so his parents don’t have to pay for his college tuition. He’s got the absolute sweetest and kindest of hearts.
I enjoyed their relationship they build together. The fake dating, friends with benefits heat, every stolen glance between them and every time their feelings for each other grew. They have a strong, intense attraction for one another that slowly and slowly builds until it’s taken hold of you and wraps their arms around you.
There’s mutual longing between Austin and Levi, equal parts swoon and spice, a ton of grand gestures and cute, adorable pets!
Austin is a cinnamon roll to the core until his possessiveness and protectiveness of Levi takes over. I loved all the little things Austin did for him, making him a wonderful book boyfriend.
Levi works himself to the ground, so his parents don’t have to pay for his college tuition. He’s got the absolute sweetest and kindest of hearts.
I enjoyed their relationship they build together. The fake dating, friends with benefits heat, every stolen glance between them and every time their feelings for each other grew. They have a strong, intense attraction for one another that slowly and slowly builds until it’s taken hold of you and wraps their arms around you.
There’s mutual longing between Austin and Levi, equal parts swoon and spice, a ton of grand gestures and cute, adorable pets!
December 16, 2025
First, I absolutely adore Austin so much. That man melted my heart over and over again. My heart broke a bit for Levi and all that he went through, the man is stronger than he realized. I love all the little things they did for each other. I hope Cole and Charlie are getting a book, I have a good feeling about them. 🖤🔥🏉🔥🖤
My favorite quotes from Austin:
• I could quickly become addicted to this man, and I’m not even mad about it.
• He looks up at me with glassy eyes and a smile that controls my heart. Why? Because I’d do anything to see this man happy. That's why.
My favorite quotes from Austin:
• I could quickly become addicted to this man, and I’m not even mad about it.
• He looks up at me with glassy eyes and a smile that controls my heart. Why? Because I’d do anything to see this man happy. That's why.
November 16, 2025
What a sweet story! I absolutely adore a possessive cinnamon roll and Austin is the sweetest. What starts as fake dating very swiftly turns into real feelings as Austin tries to show Levi how he feels. There is fun banter, bratty sass, and all of the obsessive fluff. And of course don't forget the spice. Overall this was a great story of remembering to take a step back every once in a while, don't let life pass you by.
November 17, 2025
Levi + Austin
-mm college romance
-rugby jock x nerd
-friends to lovers
-brothers best friend
-fake dating
oh my god these two were sooooo freaking cute!! i love all these tropes all put together under any normal circumstances but throw in that the older brothers besties has actually been OBSESSSEDDDD with him ever since the beginning??? & sets everything up so that he can get the guy? ohhh yeah!! perfection!! haha
-mm college romance
-rugby jock x nerd
-friends to lovers
-brothers best friend
-fake dating
oh my god these two were sooooo freaking cute!! i love all these tropes all put together under any normal circumstances but throw in that the older brothers besties has actually been OBSESSSEDDDD with him ever since the beginning??? & sets everything up so that he can get the guy? ohhh yeah!! perfection!! haha
November 16, 2025
I adore a good fake relationship book and this one delivered. Austin and Levi are a cute couple. I loved that they both crushed on the other for years. The book is sweet with a side of steam. I liked how Austin does so much to make Levi happy. And I liked seeing Levi start to live. Overall it was a really good story I couldn't put down.
December 15, 2025
Such an amazing love story
Fake dating (kinda lol) brothers best friend, mm, touch him and die.
I loved this story so much. The chemistry between Austin and Levi was amazing and the spice was great. The tension build up! I loved how protective and caring Austin was for Levi.
Definitely one of my new favorites from Alisha!
Fake dating (kinda lol) brothers best friend, mm, touch him and die.
I loved this story so much. The chemistry between Austin and Levi was amazing and the spice was great. The tension build up! I loved how protective and caring Austin was for Levi.
Definitely one of my new favorites from Alisha!
December 18, 2025
Omg, the praise and dirty talk that comes out of Austin’s mouth and the way he is unapologetically obsessed with Levi is so amazing. He is the definition of golden retriever. Levi’s insecurities had my heart breaking for him. Austin’s pining and Levi’s overthinking made for the best angst. Amazing spice and a feel good story made for a one sitting read.
December 18, 2025
What fake relationship has ever stayed fake, none I hope because it's a wonderful trope to read, and here it runs perfectly. Levi needs a 'date' for his sister's wedding and ends up with Austin, his brothers best friend and Levi's secret crush. It's an up and down relationship at first but it's a nice tale even with the family interference
November 16, 2025
Hooked On Him, by Alisha Williams @alishawilliamsauthor. Alisha is a favorite author of mine!
Aww, I absolutely adored this book about Levi & Austin! Tropes: Contemporary, MM, Brother’s Best Friend, Blind Date, High School Crush, They Both Fall, College, Rugby, Roommates, Fake Dating, No 3rd Act Break Up & HEA!
Aww, I absolutely adored this book about Levi & Austin! Tropes: Contemporary, MM, Brother’s Best Friend, Blind Date, High School Crush, They Both Fall, College, Rugby, Roommates, Fake Dating, No 3rd Act Break Up & HEA!
November 17, 2025
This was yummy and sweet and just hit all the right spots. Full of all the fun tropes from brother's best friend to fake dating to cat daddy. The way these two fall for each other had me grinning all throughout the whole book.
November 19, 2025
i am feral for this book. the obsession? please, i was foaming at the mouth the whole time. brothers best friend is always going to be one of my favorite tropes - add in jealousy? “mine” vibes? YES LAWD. 🤩🤩
I cant wait to read more of this author, this book was freaking amazing!!!
I cant wait to read more of this author, this book was freaking amazing!!!
December 25, 2025
everyone needs an austin in their lives SIGH he was so dreamy!!!
im actually kinda sad it ended so abruptly BUT i am glad austin stood up to his father!
can’t wait to see what’s going on with cole and charlie :D
im actually kinda sad it ended so abruptly BUT i am glad austin stood up to his father!
can’t wait to see what’s going on with cole and charlie :D
November 27, 2025
4☆
🅢🅟🅘🅒🅔:🌶🌶🌶
🅛🅐🅤🅖🅗🅢:🤣🤣🤣
🅣🅔🅐🅡🅢:🥲
🅜🅒🅢: Austin, Levi
🅟🅞🅥: Dual PoV, 1st Person
🅣🅡🅞🅟🅔🅢: Sport Romance, Fake Relationship, Brother's best friend.
Austin 🫶🏻
🅢🅟🅘🅒🅔:🌶🌶🌶
🅛🅐🅤🅖🅗🅢:🤣🤣🤣
🅣🅔🅐🅡🅢:🥲
🅜🅒🅢: Austin, Levi
🅟🅞🅥: Dual PoV, 1st Person
🅣🅡🅞🅟🅔🅢: Sport Romance, Fake Relationship, Brother's best friend.
Austin 🫶🏻
November 29, 2025
Love this book. This author can do no wrong at least to me. She’s my auto buy author. I love these characters and the storyline was really good.
November 20, 2025
Arc review for a honest review in my own words. This story of levi and Austin is just adorable and beautiful, I loved how these characters were together .
November 21, 2025
This was such a sweet, low angst story.
Austin and Levi are both so sweet <3 I love how crazy Austin was about Levi and how he wanted to protect him. He's so adorable how he just would do anything for Levi.
Thank you for the arc! My review is honest and voluntary.
Austin and Levi are both so sweet <3 I love how crazy Austin was about Levi and how he wanted to protect him. He's so adorable how he just would do anything for Levi.
Thank you for the arc! My review is honest and voluntary.
January 10, 2026
This is not going to be eloquent review. Gosh this is going to be word vomit review. Sooo I’m really tired of reading about manwhore/virgin trope and MC being a hoe while pinning. Have I read books like this before? Yes. Was I able to compartmentalize that everyone has a past and what not? Sure BUT I just don’t want to do that right now. I want a possessive, obsessive, and jealous MC who is not a hoe. Since when they are promiscuous more often than not it’s often shoved in our faces. Mmmk! So now that I don’t want to read that! When I do read those characteristics in a book it makes me hyper focus on them which kills the romance (exibit A,B,C etc below). I try to avoid them but not all books have safety info.
So this book had so much potential but the discrepancies and time frame of events made me not believe in Austin’s love and obsession.
Pg 18 We learn Levi has broken up with bf for a year
Pg 42-44 We learn Austin has been out for a year now (Levi does say he was with his ex when he found out..) Austin say he has only messed around with ONE OTHER PERSON!
Pg 47-48 Austin talks how he has been lusting for Levi and is obsessed with him
Pg 51 Austin inner monologue “I’ve never had sex with a guy before; I’ve never actually had sex at all.”
Pg 52 Austin inner monologue he says “I have fooled around with a few guys over the past year” “…… but at least it was enough practice to give me the confidence to please Levi now. It’s also how I knew casual sex wasn’t for me.”
Pg 108 AGAIN inner monologue of Levi “He says he hasn’t been with many people, but the man exudes sex appeal.”
Pg 149 Austin’s inner monologue “The number I used is the one I used to give out on the dating site I joined for a FEW MONTHS AFTER I CAME OUT and thought diving into the dating pool was a good idea.
Pg 170 Austin’s inner monologue “…. It came in handy when I needed a way to text people from the dating app without giving out my personal number.”
Pg 183 They had not talked or seen each other in 2 years.
Pg 210 Levis’ inner monologue “He said he’s never had sex with a man before.”
Pg 232 Levis’ inner monologue after a blonde girl come up to Austin “Is this one of his ex-hookups before he realized he was gay? He mentioned he had fooled around with girls in the past.”
Pg 239-240 About to have penetrative sex. Austin says “I’ve never had sex before.” Levi’s inner monologue “I know he’s mentioned being wit people before, ……. But I guess it stopped before it went too far.” THEN he is like “ And then it hits me. I get to be the one to take Austin’s virginity. I get to be this unbelievably sexy, sweet, kind man’s first.”
Pg 240 After Levi asks for a condom Austin has this brilliant thing to say “Was it too presumptuous of me to hope, knowing you haven’t been with anyone a year, and I haven’t been with anyone well, at all, that we could skip the condoms?” and Levi is like “Yes.” “ but I’ll forgive you”
Pg 247 Austin says “Than you for being my first.”
Pg 256 his nan says that Austin “he might come off as what you kids call a playboy”
Pg 286 Austin says he came to terms with his sexuality until he graduated high school which was when Levi was already with his ex. Blah blah blah
SOOOOOO Austin was a half ass VIRGIN. First he says he has messed around with ONE OTHER person then few pages later he says he has been with a few guys over the year. So you lied…. This keeps being brought up too… Austin says he hasn’t had sex…. SIR! YES. YOU. HAVE! Just because you haven’t had penetrative sex doesn’t means you haven’t had sex because YOU HAVE done other sexual activities! So as his fucken past keeps being brought up I start seeing how it seems its emphasized guy/man… So this whole time I’m thinking (my delulu brain or optimistic brain) he has been celibate except for this past year when he has been with one per… oh wait nope few guys my bad. ONLY to find out that he has fooled around with girls in the past….. how many? Who the fuck knows cuz he could say something and then think something else. Now, the time issue for me. Levi left his boyfriend a year ago AND Austin came out a year ago! SO WHY THE FUCK DID HE FOOL AROUND WITH OTHER GUYS IF HE WAS IN LOVE AND OBSESSED WITH LEVI. Please explain that to me. Since he said he was in the dating apps for a FEW MONTHS AFTER he came out. So if Levi was single why wouldn’t’ you try to get at him! SINCE YOU ARE SOOOO OBSESSED AND IN LOVE WITH HIM! I understand not romantically at first but why not try building the friendship that you guys have lost? Austin you are frauding. Then there’s the totally unsafe sex. See above pg 240. Sir! (AUSTIN) You can get STD’s from oral so I hope he got fucken tested because who knows how many people he has been with! (cuz he can’t count). ALSO! He said he has been with a few guys over the year so unclear when his last encounter was! We know Levi has been celibate for a year but Austin? IDK I think that makes it even more icky for me. End rant.
Did these two have cute, possessive, jealous moments? Yes. Unfortunately the time frame and his promiscuity killed it for me. I know he hasn’t had P sex before but the fact that it seems he has been with a few men AND women kinda kills it for me ESPECIALLY with the time of it all AND not knowing when his last encounter was. Even though its implied it wasn’t a lot of people Austin has been with I’m not sure I trust his “not a lot.” I’m sure a lot of people will like it. It really does have cute moments. Like I mentioned before I just get hyper fixated on things when I don’t want to see them.
Will not re-read BUT kinda interested in Charlie and Cole’s book….. They don’t give me manwhore vibes but we will see.
So this book had so much potential but the discrepancies and time frame of events made me not believe in Austin’s love and obsession.
Pg 18 We learn Levi has broken up with bf for a year
Pg 42-44 We learn Austin has been out for a year now (Levi does say he was with his ex when he found out..) Austin say he has only messed around with ONE OTHER PERSON!
Pg 47-48 Austin talks how he has been lusting for Levi and is obsessed with him
Pg 51 Austin inner monologue “I’ve never had sex with a guy before; I’ve never actually had sex at all.”
Pg 52 Austin inner monologue he says “I have fooled around with a few guys over the past year” “…… but at least it was enough practice to give me the confidence to please Levi now. It’s also how I knew casual sex wasn’t for me.”
Pg 108 AGAIN inner monologue of Levi “He says he hasn’t been with many people, but the man exudes sex appeal.”
Pg 149 Austin’s inner monologue “The number I used is the one I used to give out on the dating site I joined for a FEW MONTHS AFTER I CAME OUT and thought diving into the dating pool was a good idea.
Pg 170 Austin’s inner monologue “…. It came in handy when I needed a way to text people from the dating app without giving out my personal number.”
Pg 183 They had not talked or seen each other in 2 years.
Pg 210 Levis’ inner monologue “He said he’s never had sex with a man before.”
Pg 232 Levis’ inner monologue after a blonde girl come up to Austin “Is this one of his ex-hookups before he realized he was gay? He mentioned he had fooled around with girls in the past.”
Pg 239-240 About to have penetrative sex. Austin says “I’ve never had sex before.” Levi’s inner monologue “I know he’s mentioned being wit people before, ……. But I guess it stopped before it went too far.” THEN he is like “ And then it hits me. I get to be the one to take Austin’s virginity. I get to be this unbelievably sexy, sweet, kind man’s first.”
Pg 240 After Levi asks for a condom Austin has this brilliant thing to say “Was it too presumptuous of me to hope, knowing you haven’t been with anyone a year, and I haven’t been with anyone well, at all, that we could skip the condoms?” and Levi is like “Yes.” “ but I’ll forgive you”
Pg 247 Austin says “Than you for being my first.”
Pg 256 his nan says that Austin “he might come off as what you kids call a playboy”
Pg 286 Austin says he came to terms with his sexuality until he graduated high school which was when Levi was already with his ex. Blah blah blah
SOOOOOO Austin was a half ass VIRGIN. First he says he has messed around with ONE OTHER person then few pages later he says he has been with a few guys over the year. So you lied…. This keeps being brought up too… Austin says he hasn’t had sex…. SIR! YES. YOU. HAVE! Just because you haven’t had penetrative sex doesn’t means you haven’t had sex because YOU HAVE done other sexual activities! So as his fucken past keeps being brought up I start seeing how it seems its emphasized guy/man… So this whole time I’m thinking (my delulu brain or optimistic brain) he has been celibate except for this past year when he has been with one per… oh wait nope few guys my bad. ONLY to find out that he has fooled around with girls in the past….. how many? Who the fuck knows cuz he could say something and then think something else. Now, the time issue for me. Levi left his boyfriend a year ago AND Austin came out a year ago! SO WHY THE FUCK DID HE FOOL AROUND WITH OTHER GUYS IF HE WAS IN LOVE AND OBSESSED WITH LEVI. Please explain that to me. Since he said he was in the dating apps for a FEW MONTHS AFTER he came out. So if Levi was single why wouldn’t’ you try to get at him! SINCE YOU ARE SOOOO OBSESSED AND IN LOVE WITH HIM! I understand not romantically at first but why not try building the friendship that you guys have lost? Austin you are frauding. Then there’s the totally unsafe sex. See above pg 240. Sir! (AUSTIN) You can get STD’s from oral so I hope he got fucken tested because who knows how many people he has been with! (cuz he can’t count). ALSO! He said he has been with a few guys over the year so unclear when his last encounter was! We know Levi has been celibate for a year but Austin? IDK I think that makes it even more icky for me. End rant.
Did these two have cute, possessive, jealous moments? Yes. Unfortunately the time frame and his promiscuity killed it for me. I know he hasn’t had P sex before but the fact that it seems he has been with a few men AND women kinda kills it for me ESPECIALLY with the time of it all AND not knowing when his last encounter was. Even though its implied it wasn’t a lot of people Austin has been with I’m not sure I trust his “not a lot.” I’m sure a lot of people will like it. It really does have cute moments. Like I mentioned before I just get hyper fixated on things when I don’t want to see them.
Will not re-read BUT kinda interested in Charlie and Cole’s book….. They don’t give me manwhore vibes but we will see.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 21, 2025
Thank you for the ARC!
An absolutely charming, heart-tugging, smutty romance with plenty of pining and tons of hotness! I am a sucker for pining childhood friends (although this one was a bit closer to pining-after-older-brother's-best-friend) with fake-dating, so I knew I was going to love this, and I was not wrong.
Is the conversation that kicks it all off, as Levi agrees to fake-date Austin, his older brother's hot best friend, at his sister's wedding, all the while certain that Austin is just in it to be nice and/or have a nice friends-with-benefits situation.
and
The yearning with Levi is beautiful and perfect, especially since I love a hardworking MC who is just trying to hustle and sacrifice to make sure his family is in a secure place--but of course, Levi is working far too hard and is missing out on life in general.
Thankfully of course, there's Austin, who is the perfect ML for Levi.
And spoil him he surely does, since the pining is mutual, and Austin is intent on making Levi his man.
He's got some of his work cut out for him between Levi's grueling work schedule and the piece of work Levi's asshole ex was. But Austin is nothing but persistent and so in love with Levi, and it is beautiful to watch Levi slowly open up to him, and also for Levi to be a rock for Austin as well.
Besides Levi and Austin, I also really loved the supporting cast of Levi's family who are all 1000% on board with Levi and Austin dating, long before it becomes not fake dating, and also Levi and Austin's friends as well! I hope there's more novels set in this world because I have become very attached to everyone and very curious how things will work out for Charlie and Cole!
Would absolutely recommend this novel, and I'm going to be checking out this author's other works as well!
An absolutely charming, heart-tugging, smutty romance with plenty of pining and tons of hotness! I am a sucker for pining childhood friends (although this one was a bit closer to pining-after-older-brother's-best-friend) with fake-dating, so I knew I was going to love this, and I was not wrong.
"What do you say, Levi?" he asks, voice low as his eyes flick between mine. "Save me from having a sad, lonely night and be my fake boyfriend for the evening?"
Is the conversation that kicks it all off, as Levi agrees to fake-date Austin, his older brother's hot best friend, at his sister's wedding, all the while certain that Austin is just in it to be nice and/or have a nice friends-with-benefits situation.
Stop overthinking, Levi. He offered to be your fake boyfriend to save you from embarassment in front of your family. Not because he actually wants you. There is nothing more to it.
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Who cares if I end up a broken mess? I'm taking the risk.
The yearning with Levi is beautiful and perfect, especially since I love a hardworking MC who is just trying to hustle and sacrifice to make sure his family is in a secure place--but of course, Levi is working far too hard and is missing out on life in general.
Thankfully of course, there's Austin, who is the perfect ML for Levi.
I love to spoil him. To take care of him. Making sure he's fed, that he's not overworking himself, that he's getting enough sleep. If he's stressed, I try to find ways to make him feel better. Seeing Levi relaxed and happy makes me happy. He's grown so much over the past few months, and I love seeing him thrive and enjoy his life.
And spoil him he surely does, since the pining is mutual, and Austin is intent on making Levi his man.
He's fucking perfect. I don't know if I'm ever going to be able to let him go. Simple, I won't. How to make that become a reality is yet to be determined. But this man will be mine officially.
He's got some of his work cut out for him between Levi's grueling work schedule and the piece of work Levi's asshole ex was. But Austin is nothing but persistent and so in love with Levi, and it is beautiful to watch Levi slowly open up to him, and also for Levi to be a rock for Austin as well.
Besides Levi and Austin, I also really loved the supporting cast of Levi's family who are all 1000% on board with Levi and Austin dating, long before it becomes not fake dating, and also Levi and Austin's friends as well! I hope there's more novels set in this world because I have become very attached to everyone and very curious how things will work out for Charlie and Cole!
Would absolutely recommend this novel, and I'm going to be checking out this author's other works as well!
November 21, 2025
What a beautiful, amazing, heartwarming story 🥰
📚Book = Standalone,
💕Burn = Med/Fast,
🎭OW/OM Drama = No,
🐺 Alpha Men = Absolutely,
🔥Heat/spice = 10/10, 🔥
😬Angst = Very Low,
🍆🌮 MM/FF = Yes, MM
🔹POV = 1st Person, MPV,
🔸Genre = Contemporary Romance,
🔹Tropes = MM✨College Romance✨Rugby Jock/Nerd✨Friends to lovers✨Brothers Best Friend✨Fake dating✨Roommates ✨Friends with Benefits✨An obsessed MMC✨
‼️This is a very sweet story but does have a couple of topics to be aware of‼️
Oh wow I‘m a blubbering mess. That was such an amazing book, I laughed, cried and utterly swooned my way through.
My husband even asked me if I was ok when I was reading the beach scene - I was teary, grinning like a loon, clutching my chest! 🤣🥰❤️. When you get to that point, you’ll understand!!
Levi and Austin…..I mean, just swoon, there’s so much love!!
The pace, the story, all the characters, were all so well written and put together, I honestly couldn’t put the book down!
It’s a beautiful, very low angst, super sweet love story, that grabs you on the first page and won’t let you go.
I‘m also very eager to read more from the side characters, so fingers crossed they get their story! Charlie & Cole 🤞 please Alisha?
This will live with me for a while, in the best way possible. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Levi, now here is a man who needed someone to look after him. He’d been dämaged emotionally by his ex and threw himself into work and school, without anytime for himself in-between but to eat and sleep! Without even realising It was his way of coping and used it as a distraction.
He also needed to pay his way through school, as Levi volunteered his college money from his parents to be put towards his sister’s dream wedding! That there shows how much of a sweet, cinnamon roll of a men he is, oh and he is besotted by his cat ‘Snicklefritz’ and then there is ‘Peanuts’ the old chihuahua. 🥰
Austin, well he’s just a scrummy, øbsessíve, dírty talking (in the bėdrøom…..or out of the bėdrøom, with Levi 😜) hot rugby player. He has loved Levi for many years and the reason he knew he was gay! Only life, obligations, and fear separated then, but now that Levi is back in his life, he will do anything to show him how good they can be together.
Their whole growing relationship was fantastic to read, and the fact they both felt the same way about each other, but were both to frightened to rock the boat by talking and admitting their feelings, was just so fun, especially Austin’s little sneaky manoeuvres to keep Levi close.
In the end Austin bough the sparkle back into Levi and Levi realised what was important in life……..family and love!
Ahhhh I might have to read it again!!
📚Book = Standalone,
💕Burn = Med/Fast,
🎭OW/OM Drama = No,
🐺 Alpha Men = Absolutely,
🔥Heat/spice = 10/10, 🔥
😬Angst = Very Low,
🍆🌮 MM/FF = Yes, MM
🔹POV = 1st Person, MPV,
🔸Genre = Contemporary Romance,
🔹Tropes = MM✨College Romance✨Rugby Jock/Nerd✨Friends to lovers✨Brothers Best Friend✨Fake dating✨Roommates ✨Friends with Benefits✨An obsessed MMC✨
‼️This is a very sweet story but does have a couple of topics to be aware of‼️
Oh wow I‘m a blubbering mess. That was such an amazing book, I laughed, cried and utterly swooned my way through.
My husband even asked me if I was ok when I was reading the beach scene - I was teary, grinning like a loon, clutching my chest! 🤣🥰❤️. When you get to that point, you’ll understand!!
Levi and Austin…..I mean, just swoon, there’s so much love!!
The pace, the story, all the characters, were all so well written and put together, I honestly couldn’t put the book down!
It’s a beautiful, very low angst, super sweet love story, that grabs you on the first page and won’t let you go.
I‘m also very eager to read more from the side characters, so fingers crossed they get their story! Charlie & Cole 🤞 please Alisha?
This will live with me for a while, in the best way possible. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Levi, now here is a man who needed someone to look after him. He’d been dämaged emotionally by his ex and threw himself into work and school, without anytime for himself in-between but to eat and sleep! Without even realising It was his way of coping and used it as a distraction.
He also needed to pay his way through school, as Levi volunteered his college money from his parents to be put towards his sister’s dream wedding! That there shows how much of a sweet, cinnamon roll of a men he is, oh and he is besotted by his cat ‘Snicklefritz’ and then there is ‘Peanuts’ the old chihuahua. 🥰
Austin, well he’s just a scrummy, øbsessíve, dírty talking (in the bėdrøom…..or out of the bėdrøom, with Levi 😜) hot rugby player. He has loved Levi for many years and the reason he knew he was gay! Only life, obligations, and fear separated then, but now that Levi is back in his life, he will do anything to show him how good they can be together.
Their whole growing relationship was fantastic to read, and the fact they both felt the same way about each other, but were both to frightened to rock the boat by talking and admitting their feelings, was just so fun, especially Austin’s little sneaky manoeuvres to keep Levi close.
In the end Austin bough the sparkle back into Levi and Levi realised what was important in life……..family and love!
Ahhhh I might have to read it again!!
January 18, 2026
Hooked on Him delivers a cozy, heartfelt take on the fake dating trope, blending childhood history, quiet longing, and genuine care into a story that is easy to fall into and hard to put down.
Levi and Austin were once close, childhood best friends who drifted apart over time, only to be unexpectedly reunited years later when they are set up on a blind date for a wedding. Levi is a nerdy workaholic who spends all his time working and studying, convinced he is not worthy of love after enduring emotional abuse from his ex. That past has left him constantly doubting himself and settling for less than he deserves.
Austin, who recently came out, has been best friends with Levi’s older brother for years and has carried a quiet crush on Levi since they were kids. From the moment they reconnect, it is clear Austin’s goal is simple. He wants Levi to see his own worth. What starts as a fake dating arrangement quickly turns into friends with benefits, built on comfort, trust, and Austin’s steady determination to take care of Levi.
One of the sweetest parts of the book is Austin’s devotion. When Levi’s apartment floods due to a burst pipe and he ends up living in his parents’ garage because his mother is allergic to Levi’s cat, Austin immediately steps in. He creates a fake flyer looking for a roommate just to give Levi a place to stay. It is not dark or unsettling. It is soft, intentional, and rooted in genuine affection. Austin’s obsession with Levi is gentle and nurturing, the kind that makes you feel safe rather than trapped.
The way Austin wants to spoil Levi, protect him, and build him up emotionally made my heart melt. This story is less about dramatic twists and more about watching Levi slowly heal as someone consistently shows up for him.
This was my first time reading Alisha Williams, and it absolutely will not be my last. I loved this book so much I had to force myself to stop reading at two in the morning. The spice is present but never overwhelming, woven naturally into the story in a way that supports the emotional connection rather than overshadowing it.
Hooked on Him is warm, comforting, and full of quiet devotion. It is the kind of romance that makes you smile while reading and leaves you feeling soft when you finish.
Levi and Austin were once close, childhood best friends who drifted apart over time, only to be unexpectedly reunited years later when they are set up on a blind date for a wedding. Levi is a nerdy workaholic who spends all his time working and studying, convinced he is not worthy of love after enduring emotional abuse from his ex. That past has left him constantly doubting himself and settling for less than he deserves.
Austin, who recently came out, has been best friends with Levi’s older brother for years and has carried a quiet crush on Levi since they were kids. From the moment they reconnect, it is clear Austin’s goal is simple. He wants Levi to see his own worth. What starts as a fake dating arrangement quickly turns into friends with benefits, built on comfort, trust, and Austin’s steady determination to take care of Levi.
One of the sweetest parts of the book is Austin’s devotion. When Levi’s apartment floods due to a burst pipe and he ends up living in his parents’ garage because his mother is allergic to Levi’s cat, Austin immediately steps in. He creates a fake flyer looking for a roommate just to give Levi a place to stay. It is not dark or unsettling. It is soft, intentional, and rooted in genuine affection. Austin’s obsession with Levi is gentle and nurturing, the kind that makes you feel safe rather than trapped.
The way Austin wants to spoil Levi, protect him, and build him up emotionally made my heart melt. This story is less about dramatic twists and more about watching Levi slowly heal as someone consistently shows up for him.
This was my first time reading Alisha Williams, and it absolutely will not be my last. I loved this book so much I had to force myself to stop reading at two in the morning. The spice is present but never overwhelming, woven naturally into the story in a way that supports the emotional connection rather than overshadowing it.
Hooked on Him is warm, comforting, and full of quiet devotion. It is the kind of romance that makes you smile while reading and leaves you feeling soft when you finish.
November 25, 2025
4-4.5 stars for Levi and Austin!!
This was honestly so cute and sweet!!! Fake dating/brothers best friend. I liked that it wasn’t like other brothers best friend books where they are hiding it from the brother and when he finds out he’s all angry. No the brother, Charlie, knew from the very beginning and was happy for them. Which I really appreciated.
Levi was a prickly little thing at first. I was like why is he being so mean to Austin? But then you warm up to him and he’s actually really sweet. He’s been through abusive relationship in the past and Austin is the most perfect guy for him.
Now Austin. He’s what book boyfriend dreams are made of. He’s been in love with Levi since high school. But Levi was in a relationship so he never thought he had a chance. Once he finds out Levi is single he does everything in his power to make Levi his. I loved how obsessed Austin was with Levi. He only wanted to make him happy and did anything he could to make that happen.
Austin is one of those virgin non virgins though. He said he’s been with one person and then later on he said he’s done some things with a few guys so I wish that was clarified better. He has never had penetrative sex though so Levi is his first and only! I loved that neither of these guys are manwhores. They don’t like just hooking with random people or one night stands. That’s so rare in the MM books I’ve read in the past.
I did get a little annoyed at their non communication when it came to their feelings for one another. The whole book they are like: “I like him but I can’t tell him” or “I want this to be real but I’m scared to tell him” and I’m like omg someone say something already it’s getting annoying!
I definitely want to read about Charlie and Cole. They were both great secondary characters. I hope we get their book soon.
SAFETY:
No cheating
No true OP drama (they both get hit on but aren’t interested)
No third act break up
Past abusive relationship
HFN (I love yous exchanged and they live together)
This was honestly so cute and sweet!!! Fake dating/brothers best friend. I liked that it wasn’t like other brothers best friend books where they are hiding it from the brother and when he finds out he’s all angry. No the brother, Charlie, knew from the very beginning and was happy for them. Which I really appreciated.
Levi was a prickly little thing at first. I was like why is he being so mean to Austin? But then you warm up to him and he’s actually really sweet. He’s been through abusive relationship in the past and Austin is the most perfect guy for him.
Now Austin. He’s what book boyfriend dreams are made of. He’s been in love with Levi since high school. But Levi was in a relationship so he never thought he had a chance. Once he finds out Levi is single he does everything in his power to make Levi his. I loved how obsessed Austin was with Levi. He only wanted to make him happy and did anything he could to make that happen.
Austin is one of those virgin non virgins though. He said he’s been with one person and then later on he said he’s done some things with a few guys so I wish that was clarified better. He has never had penetrative sex though so Levi is his first and only! I loved that neither of these guys are manwhores. They don’t like just hooking with random people or one night stands. That’s so rare in the MM books I’ve read in the past.
I did get a little annoyed at their non communication when it came to their feelings for one another. The whole book they are like: “I like him but I can’t tell him” or “I want this to be real but I’m scared to tell him” and I’m like omg someone say something already it’s getting annoying!
I definitely want to read about Charlie and Cole. They were both great secondary characters. I hope we get their book soon.
SAFETY:
No cheating
No true OP drama (they both get hit on but aren’t interested)
No third act break up
Past abusive relationship
HFN (I love yous exchanged and they live together)
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