The Frathole

Peach State Fratbros #2

by Devon McCormack

MARTY

Rule follower, goody-goody, Mr. Kills-Any-Fun-He-Can-Hunt-Down—call me whatever you want, but I won’t apologize for keeping our frat house safe.

Something that’s even more challenging this semester when we wind up housing members of our rival frat.

To keep this from becoming a complete catastrophe, I volunteer to room with Sigma Alpha’s Ryan Lorde.

Linebacker, player, and all-around troublemaker.

Ryan’s a cocky bastard who doesn’t think the rules apply to him, so it’s not long before his wild antics lead to him being placed on probation.

But just when I think we’re about to be free of the nuisance, he presents an appealing proposition—a peace offering to help me flirt with the girl I’m crushing on.

I’ve never had much talent in this department, and Ryan has the skills to get any girl he sets his sights on.

Maybe it’s a horrible idea, but it’s too tempting to resist.

What starts as flirting lessons leads to Ryan and I locking lips.

Now suddenly I realize exactly why he’s so popular with girls.

Even worse, I can’t get enough.

And before I know it, I’m in too deep with Sigma Alpha’s biggest frathole.

*This is the second book in the Peach State Fratbros series. It can be read and enjoyed as a standalone.

CW: Discussions about a side character’s backstory, involving a serious injury from an ATV accident.

Genres: Enemies To Lovers, M M Romance, Romance, Forced Proximity, College, Sports, Contemporary

310 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 23, 2025

About the author

Devon McCormack grew up in the Georgia suburbs with his two younger brothers and an older sister. At a very young age, he spun tales the old fashioned way, lying to anyone and everyone he encountered. He claimed he was an orphan. He claimed to be a king from another planet. He claimed to have supernatural powers. He has since harnessed this penchant for tall tales by crafting worlds and characters that allow him to live out whatever fantasy he chooses. Devon is an out and proud queer man living in Atlanta, Georgia.

Devon's body of work ranges from erotica to young adult, so readers should check the synopses of his books before purchasing so that they know what they're getting into.

Reviews

[Renae Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another highly entertaining entry in this fratbros series. I enjoyed the enemies-to-lovers dynamic and found it hilarious how these two tried to ignore each other but eventually couldn't anymore.

Overall, it is a low-angst read, where the bi awakening is full of hijinks mixed with sweet, tender moments as these two slowly but surely fall for one another.

*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***

[Julia (bookish.jka) · Rating 4 out of 5]

"His size made me totally forget about what we were even doing in here. I’m not thinking straight right now… no surprise there, I guess. So I certainly can’t come up with a critique. All I know is I’ve shared enough kisses to know a good kiss when I feel one, and that was an incredible kiss."

The Frathole is book 2 in Devon McCormack's college bros series Peach State Fratbros and it's another great addition to this light-hearted, fun and spicy spin-off series. This is football jock/linebacker Ryan and rule-follower Marty's story.

What To Expect:

🍑 MM college romance
🍑 Double bi-awakening
🍑 Secret relationship
🍑 Frat boys
🍑 Found family
🍑 Opposites attract
🍑 Fun side characters
🍑 First times
🍑 All the spice
🍑 HEA

Loved it!

4 stars

[Crisana]

I started reading this last night and the MFF scene threw me off so I put it down, thinking I would see how I felt this morning. And what I think is: nope, I don't like any MF scenes in my MM books so DNF at 3% it is. Probably the earliest I remember DNF a book. But whatever, life's too short and there are plenty more books out there.

[Naii · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Trying to read as many books as a can before the semester starts) I’m between a 3.5 and 3.75 with this book I liked it a little more than the last one. It’s not the best MM romance I’ve read but I love all the characters and they add so much to making the story a good time.

[Maxie · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review

*mild spoilers ahead*

⭐⭐⭐⭐,5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Releases = October 23rd

We met Marty way back in “The Step Bet”, the first book in the previous series set in this shared universe. He’s the responsible, uptight, anxiety-ridden rule enforcer of Alpha Theta Mu.
Ryan, on the other hand, showed up in “Frat Around and Find Out”, the previous book in this series. He’s the cocky, carefree football star troublemaker from Sigma Alpha.

We found them (reluctantly) rooming together after Ryan’s frat house burned down, these two totally opposite guys sharing a tiny room together, what could possibly go wrong? Well, pretty much everything.

Ryan’s wild antics push Marty to the edge, and Marty does everything he can to get rid of him. But smooth-talking Ryan has a plan: he offers Marty a deal for mutual benefit, so he won’t end up homeless.

Basically, Ryan offers to teach Marty how to flirt and kiss in exchange for... tango lessons? (Yeah, it’s a scheme, just go with it.)

Anyway, the kissing lessons open the door to a whole new world of “learning” and “practice,” and, of course, feelings start to develop. These two foes start to realize they could actually be perfect for each other.

It’s honestly a blast to watch their relationship grow. Even though they have nothing in common, they stay true to themselves, both characters, at their core, don’t really change, and that’s refreshing.

Their banter is top notch, and even during the more intimate moments, whether they’re fighting or flirting, their reactions to each other are always intense.

The smut lives up to the standard set in these series, their interactions are super hot, but you also get that both guys are going through a sexual awakening, figuring things out and learning as they go.

The side characters, both old and new, actually make the story richer. Getting a peek into Marty and Ryan’s families helps you understand why they act the way they do. Cameos from other couples and characters from previous books make things more entertaining and give a ton of context.

I really liked this one. Both main characters are super relatable, and I found it interesting that what seem like their biggest flaws at first actually make you like them more as the story goes. Ryan’s cockiness and arrogance make him seem like a jerk, but when he uses it to charm Marty, it’s actually pretty fun. Meanwhile, Marty’s insecurity and uptightness, which make him a goody two-shoes, end up being kind of adorable.

The plot itself is simple but really well executed, making for a fun, easy read.

Sure, there are a few little things that could be better, sometimes it gets a bit repetitive (all the “my man” and “his man”, isn’t there any other way to refer to your significant other?). But honestly, that’s just nitpicking. The book delivers exactly what it promises and doesn’t try to be anything more than what it is.

I recommend it 100%, and I can’t wait for what’s next in this universe. Dax and Miles’ story sound very promising.

[Cadiva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another really fun entry in thus college age series

Devon knows how to bring the heat but he also has a wonderful ability to add in a deeper layer of relationship development to his romances.

Here it's an opposites attract element with a supremely confident Ryan and anxiety driven Marty but, when the narrative expands, you get to see all is not right in Ryan's world and discover the reason Marty is so fixated on health & safety.

I also thought the way their bisexuality was discovered and explored make perfect sense and it really worked for me.

I loved seeing how they went from essentially enemies to frenemies and then to lovers and discovered plenty about themselves as well as the other.

It was also great catching up with the guys from the previous Peach State series, as well as the pairing from book one.

Next up definitely fascinates me as it's Dex's story.

[Kirstine Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remarkably angst free for a story where two guys discover that they like more than just girls.

Ryan's frat is staying at Marty's frat's house because their own house burned down in the last book. The rule-following Marty puts Ryan in his own room to keep an eye on the known troublemaker, on an air mattress no less, and they're annoying the hell out of each other.

After a final warning Ryan's friends convince him that he needs to placate Marty, and so the popular jock offers to teach Marty how to woo his crush. And since part of Marty's anxiety comes from being told he's a lousy kisser, Ryan generously offers to kiss him to evaluate his skills.

As we know from a ton of other stories like this, there's really only one way this can go - and it does. Unlike many of those stories, though, they're more worried about kissing the enemy than possibly being bi.

[Pam _P who cusses A Lot · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's very cute and fluffy and exactly what I needed.

Two things though: Fraternity boys love acronyms and nicknames, so why the hell don't they call their fraternities those things in these books? It's so weird using the full name of their frats every time.
And two, I don't want to read explicit sex scenes between the MC with 2 girls in the first chapter! Call me a prude but I don't want the "clit" repeated over and over in a MM romance 🙄

[Val MM · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really close to a 5 star read but some of the ancillary stories just didn’t come together for me. The two MCs, though? Chef’s kiss! The tension, the heat, the spice and the COMMUNICATION were all 10/10. Imagine two 22 year old men actually telling each other how they feel. Love to see it!

[Kaez · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25⭐️

i’m completely LOVING everything about this series!! it’s such a entertaining, funny, spicy, and sweet read. this one has been my favorite so far, the extreme dislike to lovers was so much fun in this book, we’ve seen marty and ryan in previous books and known they don’t like each other but it was so different getting to fully see it! once these two get past their preconceived notions about each other they really get to know each other on a deeper level and they fit so perfectly together! they were seriously so cute!

i always have the time of my life with these books and i’m so excited for the next one 👀

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another great book in this series.i loved Ryan & Marty! Devon really knows how to write enemies to lovers. The tension between these two men was so entertaining.The banter, the jealously & the slow realisation that they were falling for each other was everything. I especially loved the communication between these two once they started up, there were no games just raw honestly. I also loved the vulnerability of Ryan when he was struggling with his family like it opened him up to be less cocky & self assured to come across as a normal person.
spice-🌶🌶🌶

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The tension between Marty and Ryan only escalates when the two of them must share a room together in Marty’s frat house. Marty has always been the one to follow the rules and watch out for everyone. But Ryan tests him at every turn and Marty has had enough and enough of a stand to make Ryan be on his best behavior or he is kicked out of the house. Ryan knows he may be pushing his limits just a bit and he really doesn’t want to get kicked out. So he decides to play nice. In doing so, he decides he will help Marty when it comes to his flirting skills, something Marty isn’t too good at. But when one things leads to another, they find themselves unexpectedly hooking up themselves…and liking it. A lot. Especially with one another. Is it just because this is the first time either has hooked up with a guy? Or is it this tension between them finally revealed to what it actually is? Either way, they want to find out. And keeping their hands off one another gets harder with every passing day. And when they actually talk to one another and get to know the other rather than the assumptions they’ve always made? Well, these two are definitely in some trouble. I loved Marty and Ryan’s story! They really know how to drive one another nuts and I loved that they slowly began to realize what that actually meant for them. There was always something between them but neither really realized what it was and over time it just morphs into something more and more meaningful. You just want to shake them and make them realize that they had feelings for one another! A fun story overall as they two discover who they are and what they want. I am definitely looking forward to the next book!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Naz.reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 stars 3/5 spice

I really enjoyed Marty and Ryan’s story. They began as enemies who hated each other because of how different they were. Ryan was the laid back guy who didn’t follow rules, a ladies man, and loved to get under Marty’s skin. Marty was the rule follower with anxiety who struggled with girls and judged Ryan harshly, always expecting the worst of him. I loved seeing them go from that to kinda friends with Ryan helping Marty with his flirting, to eff buddies once they discovered they were attracted to one another, to lovers who grew to absolutely adore those differences that they once hated.

I liked how they were vulnerable with each other, and communicated their feelings and what they wanted which didn’t cause any unnecessary drama between them. Ryan did have some struggles with his parents divorce but Marty was there for him through it all. Everyone thought Marty was a stick in the mud but he was only very caring and protective of the people around him after some past trauma. It was cute when Ryan realised why Marty was the way he was and appreciated it. He knew when Marty was having his anxious thoughts and always talked him through it which was very sweet.

I’m loving this series so far and can’t wait for Miles and Dax’s story next. Each book always has humour with a lot of tender moments as well as spicy moments.

- Enemies to lovers
- Roommates
- Flirting and tango lessons
- Experimenting together
- Double queer awakening
- Secret hookups
- Opposites attract

[Julia Toth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was sooooo much fun! I loved their animosity, and the tension between them was great. Their chemistry was great and I loved how eager they were to explore.
We met Marty and Ryan in book 1, and I was so excited when I saw that their book is next. They are totally different, and them sharing a room just made their differences even more visible. Marty is a total rule follower and enforcer while Ryan doesn't really care for rules, so that made them sharing a room not the best experience, until it turned into the best experience of their lives. I felt like the tension between them was explosive. I loved their banter, their competitiveness and their back and forths so much!
I loved seeing more of the two frats and how they weathered sharing a frat house, while aslo competing in Task Frat, although the story focused more on Marty and Ryan instead of the challenges. I really enjoyed the fact that the story focused more on Ryan and Marty, because they had a lot of things to work through and explore when it came to them as a pair.
This book was very funny, while also being sweet and cute. It's thoroughly enjoyable and very fun to read. If you enjoy reading about frat bros figuring themselves out, with some delicious tension and sweet moments then this is the book for you.

I received and ARC from the author and this is my honest review.

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marty and Ryan’s story was everything I hoped for. I just wish it had been longer. 😂 Antagonist to lovers was not a trope I knew I needed, but here we are.

This book has double bi-awakening, which is a trope I don’t get to read nearly enough of. We also have rival frats living together, and who doesn’t love some frat shenanigans? Thankfully it was all fun, no foul.

I was wonderful to see Marty relax and show his true self as the story went on. Ryan was an amazing confidence builder for him and it had me all up in my feels. It was also nice to see Marty be there for Ryan when a friendly ear was needed. The tension between these two was just the right amount for who they are as characters. I was also pleased that the awakening angst was at a minimum.

I don’t know, I loved everything about how Marty and Ryan were together. There story made me happy, and if you like any of the things I mentioned, then you should give their story a read too. 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Sasha [latenightswithabook] · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that these books don’t take themselves too seriously. The amount of puns and ridiculous frat bro humour is crazy, I felt like I was snorting and rolling my eyes at every second sentence. The silliness is so endearing though, and these characters are suuch sweethearts.

Like the first one, there’s basically zero angst in this (which is perfect for me). Ryan and Marty are both pretty clueless about their feelings for each other at first but are totally open to them when they finally begin to realise what’s happening. I love that they both had emotional plot lines involving their families that were dealt with sympathetically and which added emotional depth to the narrative. Seeing them support each other also strengthened their relationship and made it more realistic.

I had a great time reading this one and I can’t wait for the next one.

⭐ 4/5
🌶️ 3/5

[Hannah Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are back in Peach State with our Frathole Ryan and risk analyst Marty.

If you have read any of the other books in this series or Peach State step-bros, you know that Marty and Ryan are like oil and water. These two are from rival frats and have to room together when an accident at Ryan’s fraternity displaces everyone.

Dancing and kissing lessons turn into an explosion of heat and feelings. They may have started out as rivals but by the end, these two will have you swooning from all the sweetness and love they have for each other.

I loved seeing previous characters from the Peach State universe and I am so excited for what’s next.


“You do know you’re more than that to me right?”

[ashlee ❤ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryan + Marty

-mm romance
-enemies to lovers
-grumpy/sunshine
-forced proximity
-kissing lessons & first times
-double bi-awakening

these two were actually SOOOO EXPLOSIVEEEE & DEEP!! i love them!! the confidence! the jealousy from ryan 😂 the snarky banter!! they were just precious!!! & not to take away from the stars of the show.. but if you’d have told me, as a bisexual woman, i’d have read one of the most brief yet hottest ffm threesome scenes ever…..in an mm romance…..written by a gay man…..i’d have asked what drugs you taking😂😂👏👏 but honestly BRAVOOO devon! haha

[Mari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devin McCormick does it again!!! This was a phenomenal enemies-to-lovers romance that I absolutely devoured. Marty and Ryan are everything! There is tension, growth, and sizzling chemistry that never lets up. 😮‍💨

Ryan and Marty were the perfect match, and their story was a page turner for me. Add in the familiar frat bro cameos, and it was pure joy from start to finish. I’m obsessed and already counting down to the next book!

[Alexooo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay this was fun. Nothing mind-blowing, but at least it was hilarious and cute. I liked the anxiety rep we got here. It's sometimes very difficult to portray living with chronic anxiety. I'm wondering if Aiden will get his own book at some point. Anyways, onto the next one 🩷

[hailee haloka · Rating 4 out of 5]

love it

this one was surprisingly emotional. there were a couple times i teared up. i felt like this story was paced really nicely and i thought their relationship was really cute.

[Christina Sturgill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4/5 🌟
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
Characters: Marty and Ryan

[Sam Vautier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryan and Marty are not friends. They might share a room after the fire incident but Ryan is an oblivious dumb jock and Marty is a stuck up rule follower so they absolutely do not get along.

Or so they thought.

When Ryan is on probation and potentially might get kicked out, he decides to try and not let that happen, by being ✨gasp✨nicer to Marty.

Asking Marty to teach him tango and in exchange he will help him land the girl he has been crushing on. Which leads to Ryan finding out Marty thinks he isn’t a good kisser.. which obviously leads to them kissing.. what else was there to do in this situation? 😉

These two figure out that maybe there’s more to the other than meets the eye.

I really enjoyed this book, the characters were thoughtful and had such lovely communication with all their experimenting, great chemistry and spice and just an enjoyable time!

[Ashtyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

*arc review*
4/⭐️
2.5/🌶️

This book was so much fun to read. Cause it was too easy to escape into this world.
These two were so different and hated each other for no reason other than there was definitely chemistry with those two. In some weird way.

What I loved so much are these two really started exploring with no weird homophobia feels towards each other or themselves. They were just open to one another. Once they got over the whole “I hate you for being here in my space” thing.

This frat world is so much fun to read cause they are typical “dude bro” frat guys.

[Amanda Vierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Im loving this series. Marty and Ryan, in my opinion, seem like total opposites but the connection they have is so natural. I love it. These two are so fun. I cant wait for more of these frat boys.

[Stephanie Oldeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was blessed to read an Advanced Reader Copy of The Frathole, and all opinions are my own.

When the guys of Sigma Alpha are forced to move into Alpha Theta Mu’s frathouse, Marty’s anxiety can barely take it. And Ryan Lorde is 99.9% of the problem. Marty and Alpha Theta Mu have rules, and Ryan clearly doesn’t respect them. At his whit’s end, Marty finally takes his concerns to the frat presidents, who, thankfully, are on his side. But putting Ryan on probation makes the animosity between them even worse, and Marty, like the good risk analyzer that he is, keeps documentation of every transgression. Unfortunately for Marty, Ryan isn’t as dumb as his jock status might suggest, and when he offers to help Marty land a date with the girl he’s been crushing on, Marty reluctantly accepts. But dating lessons from Ryan don’t go as planned, and Marty feels even more embarrassed about it than usual. When Ryan learns that Marty thinks he’s a bad kisser, he takes it a step further and offers to critique Marty’s performance. Goaded into it, Marty gives it all he’s got, convinced Ryan will be as disappointed as his ex-girlfriend was. Except Ryan isn’t disappointed. And the proof of that is all too obvious. And as much as Marty doesn’t want to admit it, he didn’t hate the kiss either. Soon they’re taking this “coaching” thing way more seriously, and they can barely keep their hands off each other. But sneaking around gets old when all Ryan wants to do is smother Marty in his kisses, and even Marty is jealous of his friends’ frequent and enthusiastic PDA. Being queer in the Alpha Theta Mu house is far from being out of the norm, but will the guys accept that Marty and Ryan, enemies on all enemies, have become lovers? And with the end of senior year coming into sight, can Marty and Ryan make it last?

Phew, that was a hard synopsis to write without giving too much away! I absolutely loved this book. It was funny and quirky and sooooooo hot. I really liked Marty’s character. He’s a lot like me with this anxiety and need to follow the rules, so I could relate to him a lot. I like that he was portrayed as kind of this nerdy wet blanket, but really there was so much more to him. I really loved how his opinion of Ryan changed as they got closer, how he saw that Ryan wasn’t just a jock but also had feelings and intelligence. I love that they had similar interests and that, even though neither had ever done anything with a guy before, they just dived in like it was nothing. I mean, to be fair, that’s how it should be. If it feels good, who cares who it’s with? And on the flip side, I really, really loved Ryan. His character was so deep, and he was dealing with so much. I like that he was able to be real with Marty even if he started off as kind of a selfish jerk. I also really appreciated that he honestly didn’t razz Marty about his awkward dating attempts, especially when Marty admitted that he thought he was a bad kisser. It was a very vulnerable moment that Ryan could have used against him, but instead he took Marty’s insecurities and turned them into confidences. I love that Ryan falls first, even though he doesn’t know it right away. His possessive side was cute and claimy, and I love that in an MMC. They were honestly really cute together, and I liked seeing them both be able to protect each other in different ways.

I did, of course, love the reappearance of past Peach State characters. Lance and Ty, Colin and Ash, even Troy and Atlas. It’s fun to see snippets of them in these books. I also enjoyed the plot, and the spice was just perfect. And I liked that our boys tangoed in front of all their friends. That was a cute touch.

If I had one critique, it would be that the reasoning for first sleeping together was a little bit of a stretch. It definitely made me laugh, and it got them into bed, so I guess whatever. But the “you think your possessive side is coming out because you are afraid you might be a bad lay with a guy” was a little weak. I’m not totally mad about it, but I wish there had been a little more acknowledgement about the feelings that were happening at that point.

Having said that, the rest of the story was really, really good, so I can look past any weaker plot points. I loved Marty and Ryan, and I loved how they were together. I enjoyed seeing them find common ground and seek comfort in each other. And I enjoyed their exploration of not only their bodies, but also their deepest wants, fears, and dreams.

Overall I give this one 4.5/5 stars!

[GreenwingReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved Marty in the first book and I was so excited for his story. I relate to Marty and his anxiety-ridden, rule-following ways. I was less sure about Ryan, since he seemed like he could be quite polarizing with his behavior. I really wanted to love this one, and I almost did, but I felt like Marty wasn't done justice.

To be totally honest, the first couple of chapters almost made me reconsider reading. I'm not one for explicit intimate scenes between an MC and others, even before the relationship starts, and that is what this story starts with. It's also an FMF scene, so be aware of that if that's something you don't want to see in an MM romance. Since a big part of their story is their mutual awakening, that part didn't bother me so much as I just don't like seeing those explicit scenes not between MCs. Also, Ryan's behavior was a huge turn-off for me. He was so inconsiderate and disrespectful of Marty as his roommate and frankly just as another person living in the same house. Ryan is really selfish, and I felt like that aspect of his character wasn't fully addressed or resolved. I also don't like it when one character repeatedly humiliates another, and Marty was humiliated too many times by Ryan. He didn't do nearly enough to make it up to Marty for making his life miserable, especially once he learned of Marty's anxiety and where those issues stemmed from. Even their friends on both sides were really dismissive of Ryan's behavior and did not do nearly enough in my opinion to call him out on it. When they did, it was more like "hey, don't do that because we don't want Marty to get you kicked out" rather than "hey, don't do that because it's a terrible thing to do." No one, including Marty's so-called best friend, seemed to actually have his back. They all seemed to think he was just too uptight and picking on Ryan, which he was to an extent, but no one seemed to care that Marty had a legit reason rooted in trauma for being so rigid with the rules. I just could not get over the fact that it seemed like no one really cared about Marty (in my opinion, maybe others read the dynamics differently). Everyone seemed to treat him more as an inconvenience or annoyance. Even having read other books from this universe and liking those characters in their own books, I found pretty much everyone frustrating here. Marty was so soft-hearted and compassionate, and no one seemed to take his anxiety seriously. And the things he endured from Ryan would have sent anyone over the edge, but all anyone else was worried about, including Marty's own frat bros, was Ryan getting kicked out of the frat because of Marty's tattling. It made me really frustrated and I almost quit reading a few times.

After the MCs get together, Ryan becomes sweet, but it still kind of fell flat for me because he didn't really work for his redemption the way I think he should have. The story does get better once Ryan and Marty get together and Ryan mellows out and stops picking on Marty. I did feel for what Ryan was going through with his family and how uncommunicative everyone was. I felt really sorry for Ryan's dad, too. That softened Ryan, but also showed just how sweet and thoughtful Marty was in his support of Ryan as he was going through it.

Ultimately, I liked the book but didn't love it. I'm giving it three stars, mostly because I enjoy Devon's writing style and I loved Marty.

[Toddles · Rating 4 out of 5]

THE FRATHOLE
By Devon McCormack
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75

I received an E-book ARC edition of this novel in exchange for an honest review. It is available October 23rd on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited!
www.amazon.com/B0F9JQ6HPX

This is a 305-page Fast Paced, Enemies-To-Lovers, Grumpy-Sunshine, Double Bi-Awakening, Secret MM Romance. This is the 2nd book in the PEACH STATE FRATBROS series, which can be read as a standalone.

Written in Alternating Chapters Duel 1st person POV, this novel begins pretty much right where we left off in Frat Around and Find Out. Ryan & Marty are at each other’s throats, sharing a room after an incident in book 1. Marty being a goody-goody rule follower and Ryan being more of a horndog laid back person, full of excitement. To stay out of trouble the rest of the school year, Ryan concocts a plan to get Marty to teach him how to dance and in return he would teach Marty how to get a girl he’s been oogling. Obviously, forced proximity takes over and revelations are made about their sexuality.

This novel was better than the 1st. I was able to connect with the characters easier and they held my attention. The characters chemistry was vibing all the way through and it was fun watching their development grow singularly and as a relationship. They both are going through something outside of school and how they ground each other to get through it all was refreshing. It was a fun read with humor and lots of spice! 4/5🌶! Not only did our guys get sweaty in a bunch of first times detailed out with vivid mental images, but this opened with a really hot FFM scene and we also revisited a past couple that are exhibitionist. The ensemble is extensive! This might be the 2nd book in the Peach State Fratbros series but its technically book 5 in the Peach State Universe with the Peach State Stepbros trilogy. All the character are revisited in some way which was awesome to get to see them and be given updates on their lives. The ensemble also included Ryan and Marty’s families as well. Ryan had a more prominent plot that really brough the emotion to the novel. It was a nice change with him being a meaty football player, to see that he is human and is affected by life changes. The next book is teased. Devon always teases the follow up in a mild easter egg within the plot and it took me a minute to figure it out since there could be another book in the future that could maybe be presented as a standalone spinoff. I would be thrilled to read it, especially if this person is matched with someone we already know as well to up the drama.

There was a good bit of representation in this novel from Anxiety, Paralysis, and Divorce. They were all touched on in different settings and were written into the plot smoothly. I appreciate the author using these topics responsibly to show that they all create struggles but it doesn’t mean it’s the end.

I really liked this book for the found family vibes and community escapism. This will definitely pull you out of the real world easily for a while, if you need a distraction. The support all the bros give each other even while they throw jabs and banter is heartwarming. Especially in a hyper-masculine environment. It’s a scenario that I wish I and other queer individuals could have experienced in a frat.

💜Happy Reading🫶

[Nancy Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW. WOW. WOW. I love college romance sooo much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I Just found out my new favorite Author ❤️❤️❤️

ARC REVIEW

5⭐
I LOVED THIS BOOK SOOO MUCH!
I never read anything written by Devon McCormack, and this was my first time ever and… wow! New favourite author unlocked!
I was obsessed with “The Frathole” this book has everything I want to read when I want a comfort read.
I love stories that took place in college, I love enemies to lovers, first experiences and bi-awakenings and this book had everything!
I loved the writing style.
I loved both the main characters: Ryan and Marty. They are so different but when they start knowing better each other (and the kissing lessions) they are something incredible! I cannot put down this book, it was so cute and spicy and I love how Devon described the real life outside the university.
I felt sorry for Ryan and his situation with his parents and I loved that he had Marty who listened to him and was very caring and sweet.
Marty suffers of anxiety (and I feel you!) but with the help of Ryan he changed and both grow up so much! They were so cute!
A fantastic read, absolutely recommended!

I received an ARC COPY for my honest review.

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5 ⭐
🌶🌶🌶

🍑 RECENSIONE: Quanto ho adorato questo libro! Non avevo mai letto nulla di Devon McCormack, anche se sapevo chi era. Quando mi si è presentata l’opportunità di leggere in anteprima il suo libro ho accettato immediatamente perché i tropes di questo romanzo sono tutto quello che bramo nelle mie letture comfort.
Questo è il secondo libro di una serie, vi consiglio di leggere quello prima o leggendo direttamente questo (che è comunque autoconclusivo) vi spoilerate la coppia… La storia è ambientata al College e i due protagonisti principali, Ryan e Marty, sono costretti a dividere la stessa stanza post incidente avvenuto in “Frat Around and Find out”.
Ryan è un ragazzo solare, aperto, che ama la vita e soprattutto il sesso. Marty è il suo opposto: chiuso in se stesso, serio, organizzato. Soffre di ansia (come ti capisco!) e questo lo porta a comportarsi in modo maniacale e avere tutto sotto controllo. Marty ha una cotta per una ragazza che frequenta la confraternita ma ogni volta che la vede diventa rosso e a malapena riesce a rivolgerle la parola.
Ryan vede e capisce tutto e complice anche il fatto che la sua permanenza nella confraternita è appesa ad un filo, chiede quale problema abbia Marty e scoprono che lui è in ansia perchè pensa di baciare male… Ryan si aiuta di aiutarlo e le cose tra di loro cambiano per sempre.

🍑Cosa ho amato di questo libro: i personaggi! Ho amato sia Ryan che Marty. Ryan avrà i suoi problemi nella storia e Marty grazie a Ryan riesce a sciogliersi e a sbloccarsi. Sono proprio perfetti l’uno per l’altro! Una lettura davvero bellissima e piacevolissima!
So che ha scritto dei libri/serie insieme a Riley Hart (che ho stra amato con la serie Sins of the Father) e non vedo l’ora di leggere altri suoi lavori!

[Faiza BEGUM · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨ ARC REVIEW ✨

📖 : The Frathole

✨ 2nd book from Peach State Fratbros

✨ Release on 23rd October in KU & Amazon

⭐️ - 4.5
🌶️ - 4

This book is about Ryan and Marty. When I started this book I thought it was a bit slow but trust me it’s keep getting better and interesting. This book was fun to read. Slow enemies-to-lovers, low angst with bi-awaking. Those kissing lessons open a whole something new. I just couldn’t get enough of both of them. I’ve enjoyed myself while reading. Now waiting for Dax and Miles story.

"His size made me totally forget about what we were even doing in here. I'm not thinking straight right now... no surprise there, I guess. So I certainly can't come up with a critique. All I know is l've shared enough kisses to know a good kiss when I feel one, and that was an incredible kiss."

Blurb :

Rule follower, goody-goody, Mr. Kills-Any-Fun-He-Can-Hunt-Down—call me whatever you want, but I won’t apologize for keeping our frat house safe.

Something that’s even more challenging this semester when we wind up housing members of our rival frat.

To keep this from becoming a complete catastrophe, I volunteer to room with Sigma Alpha’s Ryan Lorde.

Linebacker, player, and all-around troublemaker.

Ryan’s a cocky bastard who doesn’t think the rules apply to him, so it’s not long before his wild antics lead to him being placed on probation.

But just when I think we’re about to be free of the nuisance, he presents an appealing proposition—a peace offering to help me flirt with the girl I’m crushing on.

I’ve never had much talent in this department, and Ryan has the skills to get any girl he sets his sights on.

Maybe it’s a horrible idea, but it’s too tempting to resist.

What starts as flirting lessons leads to Ryan and I locking lips.

Now suddenly I realize exactly why he’s so popular with girls.

Even worse, I can’t get enough.

And before I know it, I’m in too deep with Sigma Alpha’s biggest frathole.

What to expect :

🍑 MM college romance
🍑 Double bi-awakening
🍑 Secret relationship
🍑 Frat boys
🍑 Found family
🍑 Opposites attract
🍑 Fun side characters
🍑 First times
🍑 All the spice
🍑 HEA