The Bucket List

First & Forever Stories #14

by Alexa Land

What would you do if you thought you only had a few months to live?

I may not believe in anything supernatural, but Devon Hughes does. He’s totally convinced he won’t make it to thirty, after a psychic tells him there’s a curse on his family. Since none of his male relatives reached that milestone birthday, that’s all the proof he needs.

With his thirtieth birthday looming, Devon’s all about making the most of every single day. He’s working his way through his bucket list and needs someone to share his adventures, which is where I come in. Since he’s the most fascinating and charismatic man I’ve ever met, not to mention gorgeous, I’m more than happy to get caught up in his whirlwind. But when things between us start to heat up, he’s clear about one thing—this can’t turn into anything serious, because he won’t start something he can’t finish.

I can’t help but wonder… if Devon makes it past his thirtieth birthday, will he want me to be a part of the future he never thought he’d have? Or will it turn out I was just another check mark on his bucket list?

The Bucket List is part of the Firsts and Forever Stories collection, and it can be read as a stand-alone. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy a feel-good, opposites attract gay romance. All the books in this collection feature endearingly quirky characters, found family, and a satisfying happily ever after.

Genres: Romance, M M Romance

180 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2025

About the author

Independent MM romance author. For more information, please visit Alexa's blog: http://alexalandwrites.blogspot.com/

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Reviews

[Paige]

3.5-4 stars.

Like all of this author’s books this one was achingly sweet but pretty boring. I did like the characters though. They were both pretty adorable. I loved Devon. He’s just such a great guy and him and Kit were cute. I didn’t feel immense chemistry between them. They seemed more like best friends who slept with each other but they were cute enough. I could have done without knowing Devon had multiple orgies while he backpacked across the world. Definitely wasn’t needed. Also with this author I don’t understand the introducing people by first and last name. It’s like that in every book. When one MC introduces someone to someone else they use their first and last name. Idk I just always felt that was weird. lol anyway I hope Kit’s dad gets a book.

100% safe. No others at all. No breakup. Lost loved ones in the past. HEA

[BWT]

2.5 stars

"The Bucket List" was a rare miss for me by Alexa Land. I usually absolutely adore the series, but I just didn’t connect with the characters this time. The premise didn’t really work for me personally, and I missed the San Francisco crowd. It dragged a little in the middle, and I found myself checking the percentage to see how much more I had to go. I’ll definitely pick up the next in the series, but I probably won’t be rereading this one.

[Gregg]

Simple

A sweet but predictable and trite story. Not anything like the authors other books. Do NOT waste your time on this one.

[Marsha L Respess]

Another wonderful Alexa Land story! Kit is so adorable and his unusual meeting with Devon was hilarious and Devon is such a sweetheart even though his belief that he would die by his 30th birthday because of what a psychic said was a bit much. Their adventures together were so much fun and Kit's drag performance was perfect and Devon was of course wonderful when he sang True Colors to Kit.
I loved Kit's father and Devon's mom and stepfather and the cabin was awesome.
When Devon was ill with an appendicitis and Kit was so brave to find help and Devon was sure that Kit had broken the curse you just smiled. The wedding venue was fantastic and I loved how they were dressed. Really looking forward to Armando's story.

[Tracy Perry]

So good but so emotional, I was a wreck with all the crying I was as doing reading the book. GAH, sweet Kit finally gets a happy but it’s a hard road. Devon, my heart, I cried for you and with you, that darn curse you believed in and what you were feeling, all the hugs to you… I love both Kit and Devon and I’m happy for the both of them. The epilogue was amazing, it made me smile big. A heart rendering and beautifully written book!

[Stephanie]

Alexa always hits

I’ve been waiting on Kit’s story and (as per usual with Alexa Land) it was so good! These two were so stinking cute! It was the perfect book to get me out of a book slump and I can’t wait for the next one!

[Terri]

The plot is fine, the characters are fine, so one star each. But the prose is chock-full of over-described motions and reasonings and whatnot, to the extent that I only got through the second half by way too much skimming. I need to be done with this author.

[Bella]

2.75

[Kendra Moody]

Amazing

Alexa hit this out of the park. This is an HEA with sweetness and love. Prepare to fall in love with Kit and Devon as they breakthrough their insecurities and find a path.