Clang & Circumstance

by M a Wardell

Some attractions are impossible to ignore. This one's audible.



HUNTER

I know a crisis when I see one. And Clang may qualify.

He's the quiet, ridiculously attractive CFO who keeps to himself, makes the most fascinating metallic noises, and looks at me like I'm a problem he hasn't figured out how to solve. Naturally, I want to figure him out. The more time we spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the lingering looks, accidental touches, and chemistry that's about as subtle as a five-alarm fire.



There's just one problem. Clang doesn't seem to think he's someone worth wanting. Lucky for him, I'm very good at convincing.



CLANG

I have rules. Keep quiet. Remain composed. Do not draw attention. Most importantly, do not allow anyone close enough to notice the things that make me different.



Then Hunter Floyd arrives. He is loud. Chaotic. Inexplicably charming. And completely incapable of respecting the boundaries I have spent my entire life constructing. Suddenly, my carefully ordered existence is a mess of lingering looks, accidental touches, and reactions I can no longer seem to control.



Hunter wants all of me. Even the parts I have spent my entire life trying to hide. And I am beginning to suspect I want to give him everything.



Clang & Circumstance is the third book in the Love at Labyrinth Solutions series featuring opposites attract, hurt/comfort, a tail that will make your eyes roll back in. your head, lots of workplace humor and plenty of spice.

252 pages, Paperback

Expected publication November 17, 2026

Reviews

[Bere Peltier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, I’m completely biased, I’ve loved every single book in this series! Just knowing Wardell wrote it is enough for me to know I’m going to love it!

This book made me feel excitement, sadness, intimacy, and love, and it gave me SO much need to protect one of the MMCs😭❤️

Also, this is the first time I’ve discovered while reading that I can actually hear sounds in my head if they’re written into the story. Honestly, that was such a fun discovery!

I absolutely recommend this book and the entire series! It’s a quick, fun, and love filled read

thanks Gay Romance Reviews for providing me the opportunity to read this arc in exchange of my honest opinion.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of this book from the author.

This is the second ARC I have received from this series and I love them. Labyrinth Solutions seems to be the place to find your dream job and your monster life partner. These stories are easily devoured in one or two sittings and will have you laughing out loud. I loved that Clang is an entirely new being created entirely by the author, and we got to learn about him throughout the story. Definitely enjoyable to learn as you turn the page vs having a preconceived notion based off previous reading.

These are fun and of course I'll continue reading them as they release!

[Jessica Duet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good. I absolutely adore Clang. He is the sweetest guy. Hunter was his perfect match. I loved the story line for them and how everything turned out. I don’t want to spoil anything so I’m being vague. I love seeing the previous characters in this series too. I’m excited for the next book, but also my man Jack needs a book. Our moth man bestie is so fun. Back to Clang though, I love his growth through this book. This was really a great coming into yourself book and Clang deserved his ending so much. Hunter is such a stand up guy and like I said earlier just what Clang needed. I love this series so much.

[Chloe · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

So sweet! Clang is just absolutely endearing.