Lessons In Love : Monarch U book 1

by Lillier Eros

Dylan

All I want is to fall in love. To feel loved like in my romance books. So I asked my brother for advice and he turned me away but then his best friend agreed to help me. Everything seemed to be fine with it then I had to go and ask for sex lessons and that made everything ten times harder.

Only then does his gentlemanly ways start to get to me, I notice his compliments a bit more and now it’s no turning back

Ezra

Agreeing to Coach the girl you’re in love with in dating is a recipe for disaster but I’m doing it. Did I mentions she’s also my best friends sister and the guy she wants to date is also on the hockey team. I really screwed myself but I can’t help it between needing to be the best, my family disaster, she’s the only thing keeping me calm. Giving me peace.

Genres: Hockey Romance

Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 24, 2026

Reviews

[Gabriela Viveros · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC READER ; it’s a very fast paced book which i love, it’s also very easy to follow and flows nicely, i liked that i didn’t feel bored once but it wasn’t like i was overwhelmed by the book so i really enjoyed that. I haven’t had a book in a while that made me stay up later than usual but this was the one that broke that streak. i very much enjoyed this and i can’t wait for book 2 which was hinted a lot at during this book. also not third act break up which is something im not fond of so im glad about that , and the conflict was something that was built up to so it wasn’t anything horrible that put me off , overall would definitely recommend and i will come back to this universe soon!! CHECK TW

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you to Love Notes PR and Lillier Eros for the ARC.

This book describes itself as fast paced, and while it definitely moves quickly, at times it felt so rushed that I struggled to fully understand what was happening. Some details were over explained, such as the order numbers, while other important elements, especially the development of Dylan and Ezra’s relationship, felt jumpy and underdeveloped.

What begins as lessons in intimacy evolves into something deeper, but because of how quickly everything unfolds, it did not always feel fully earned or fleshed out. I found myself wanting more emotional buildup and clearer progression between the characters. Some of the spicy scenes also felt unnecessary in their placement and came across more like filler rather than moments that moved the relationship forward.

My ARC copy contained repeated chapters and several inconsistencies, which made the reading experience more confusing. I hope these issues are resolved in the final published version.

Overall, while the tropes had strong potential, the execution did not quite come together for me.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had potential and I liked the brother’s best friend, the friend group, and the teach me tropes but it fell flat. There seemed to be more telling than showing and we seemed to jump right in the middle rather than providing context and history before Dylan and Ezra began their “lessons.” The story seemed to jump all over the place and there were a lot of inconsistencies. It did not make sense that some of the lessons came before others. Also, in the beginning of the book, Dylan served ice cream at her summer job and then in a later chapter, she worked at a library.

The series and its general themes, could have potential but it wasn’t quite there for me. Some of it could be the immaturity of the characters but the writing could definitely be cleaned up.

I received this as an ARC and this is my honest review.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually really enjoyed reading this book. It was definitely a fun read, even though it touched on some more serious topics. I really loved it. The girlhood in this book was just so beautiful. I was laughing and giggling the whole time. I wanted to be part of the friend group so badly, and the found family was just so perfect as well!!

I feel like we learned so much about the other characters in this book, and it honestly made me really excited to read the rest of the series when they come out. I’ll definitely have to check them out.

I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for a cute, lighthearted read, even with some darker topics included. It still felt lighter than other books I’ve read, so I truly think this is a fun read to try out.

Ezra and Dylan have my whole heart🤍✨!!

Thanks Love Notes PR for this arc 🫂!!!

[Sofia Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fast-paced romance with friends- to-lovers tropes.
Ezra has been on love with his best friend’s sister for years and when Dylan needs help with dating, he offers himself to give her lessons and teach her how to flirt and be more confident.
What starts off as lessons in intimacy quickly escalates into something more and both of them struggle to keep their feelings at bay.
Lessons in love is a cute, sweet story of love beginning as friendship, as a trust and support relationship that evolves into a real connection, real chemistry and deep feelings.
The story is a little too fast paced and we can sometimes struggle to follow the plot.
Nonetheless, the tropes are interesting, the story is sweet and the HEA is guaranteed.
Thank you for the ARC.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The tropes in this book are some of my faves - Spicy Lessons, Brother's Best Friend, Hockey, GREAT friend group/found family.

Thank you to Lillier and Love Notes for this advanced copy, I really appreciate it!

I did notice a couple inconsistencies in the version I received and when I reached out to the author she was delightful and thanked me for letting her know.

I adored the little notes that Ezra would leave for Dylan, very circa junior high and old school nowadays with all the cell phones and technology.

I really loved Dylan's friends and how they each had their strengths and helped each other out.
Not confirmed, but I really hope to see Zach and Sunny's story in the future.

[Stacy Bishop · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received Lessons in Love as an advance reader copy. This book is a childhood friends-to-lovers, brother's best friend, bookworm/hockey player romance, where he falls first, and they have a secret relationship. Given its premise, I anticipated a fast-paced narrative, but the story progressed so rapidly that I struggled to keep up. It seemed as though we delved directly into the intense aspects without establishing sufficient backstory. Unfortunately, the chemistry between Dylan and Ezra failed to resonate with me. As a devoted fan of hockey romances, I found this book underwhelming

[Mara Lazo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you Love Notes PR for this ARC unfortunately I had to DNF, it didn’t quiet meet my expectations I’m glad the author mentioned in the beginning that it was fast paced and I thought it meant easy chapters but it felt like jumping into conclusions without proper explanations.

It didn’t feel like a college/university romance but more high school setting and the relationship between Dylan and her brother Ambrose felt like he was a bully to her. It kinda felt like mean girl energy from the first six chapters I’ve read 😅

[Ruby-May Eccles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the dynamics in this book between the besties we always wished we could have to the love we all crave to experience. This story really portrayed real love and things that co exist between friendships and relationships. I could not recommend this book more, perfect for those who are navigating new relationships as well as those entering a new chapter of life. Plus Dylan is bound to make you giggle. The perfect recommendation and read for Valentine’s Day thank you Love Notes PR for the ARC!!

[desverse · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars

This was cute, I especially enjoyed the letter, notes, Dylan’s diary pages, texts scattered all over the book🥰

However, the book felt very juvenile. Both writing and characters😶‍🌫️

I still enjoyed it and it was nice seeing Dylan transform to a more confident version of herself and Ezra was really sweet.

So grateful for the ARC and can’t wait to read the rest book in this series!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for the ARC!

[Laura Moncrief · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the story. It is a fast paced romance with a set of fraternal twins dating each other’s best friend. Really loved Ezra & Dylan!!