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The Glendale Boys #2
Rent-a-Boyfriend
Enter the world of Jackson Huang-Worcester.
Fresh out of college, Jackson prepared to become a CEO of his father's giant company.
But the arranged marriage that his family hinted on was too much. He needed an urgent solution, and the crazy plan his friend suggested - to hire a guy to be his boyfriend and pretend to be gay - was just as good as any other.
The strategy backfired when Jackson discovered how fun, handsome, caring and intelligent his make-believe boyfriend, Kai, was...
With Jackson's father being powerful and homophobic, and the yellow press following his every step, the game of pretend became all too real.
Rent-a-Boyfriend is the second in The Glendale Boys MM series, but can be read as a standalone novella with a HEA ending.
If you love the characters, you can read more about Jackson in Book 1, Jackson and Kai in Books 3 and 4 of The Glendale Boys, and Kai in Crystal Joy series.
Tropes: First Time Gay, Billionaire, Coming of Age.
Warning: contains steamy scenes and swear words.
Fresh out of college, Jackson prepared to become a CEO of his father's giant company.
But the arranged marriage that his family hinted on was too much. He needed an urgent solution, and the crazy plan his friend suggested - to hire a guy to be his boyfriend and pretend to be gay - was just as good as any other.
The strategy backfired when Jackson discovered how fun, handsome, caring and intelligent his make-believe boyfriend, Kai, was...
With Jackson's father being powerful and homophobic, and the yellow press following his every step, the game of pretend became all too real.
Rent-a-Boyfriend is the second in The Glendale Boys MM series, but can be read as a standalone novella with a HEA ending.
If you love the characters, you can read more about Jackson in Book 1, Jackson and Kai in Books 3 and 4 of The Glendale Boys, and Kai in Crystal Joy series.
Tropes: First Time Gay, Billionaire, Coming of Age.
Warning: contains steamy scenes and swear words.
99 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2017
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January 3, 2018
I've gotta be honest, the first half of the book was pretty difficult to get through. I came very close to DNF'ing it.
And then it seemed to change. A lot.
There were still several nonsensical phrases in the book that I suspect a good editor would've / should've caught, but I did actually begin to care about both MC's.
So the story ended up being pretty cute and worth laboring my way through the first half.
There was only one sex scene, at the gay strip club where Kai worked, leaving me questioning if they were at all safe, but the scene was pretty steamy. I have a huuuuuge thing for gay strip clubs, so sue me. ;- )
The family drama was there, but kept to manageable levels of angst, and ended with what I felt was Jackson *eventually* being able to work things out with his overbearing father.
The story also ended with a fairly strong HFN, leading toward something more, which made me happy.
Overall, I'd rate it at 3 stars, which would've been higher if the first half had been as entertaining as the last half.
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December 2, 2017
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This was actually very fun and entertaining- it was a bit too heavy on the reluctance for some time, which made the entire relationship had an odd pace, but it read quick so it wasn't such a big issue. I liked it alright.
This was actually very fun and entertaining- it was a bit too heavy on the reluctance for some time, which made the entire relationship had an odd pace, but it read quick so it wasn't such a big issue. I liked it alright.
January 2, 2018
3.5 stars We meet Jackson from #1 After college he works at his fathers company, once it will be his.
He has to marry, make a family... Only... he doesn't like the work and doesn't want to marry.
His best friend has a solution. Rent-a-Boyfriend. Just for three months, to convince his family he can't marry. There will be an event where he has to be presence... and can show of.
Kai a beautiful Japanese guy responds to the ad. Jackson is just irritated by it all but goes through. Now they have to convince Jacksons family and their business.
A very grumpy businessman and the always flirting freelancer who has also a very different second job in the evenings....
Kai can handle Jacksons grumpiness but Jackson can't handle (read: resist) sparkling Kai.
Another lovely read from the The Glendale Boys series, can read as a stand-alone.
A short y/a story with a speedy pace...Kai gives the story light and glitter.
Also friends from #1 we meet again. It's a light story with lovely personalities.
Solid written and entertaining.
I read somewhere #3 will give Luke and Kris from #1 a HEA.... can't wait!
Kindly received an arc from the author
He has to marry, make a family... Only... he doesn't like the work and doesn't want to marry.
His best friend has a solution. Rent-a-Boyfriend. Just for three months, to convince his family he can't marry. There will be an event where he has to be presence... and can show of.
Kai a beautiful Japanese guy responds to the ad. Jackson is just irritated by it all but goes through. Now they have to convince Jacksons family and their business.
A very grumpy businessman and the always flirting freelancer who has also a very different second job in the evenings....
Kai can handle Jacksons grumpiness but Jackson can't handle (read: resist) sparkling Kai.
Another lovely read from the The Glendale Boys series, can read as a stand-alone.
A short y/a story with a speedy pace...Kai gives the story light and glitter.
Also friends from #1 we meet again. It's a light story with lovely personalities.
Solid written and entertaining.
I read somewhere #3 will give Luke and Kris from #1 a HEA.... can't wait!
Kindly received an arc from the author
December 14, 2019
A good m/m strangers to lovers read.
A very well written novella concerning Jackson, the protagonist, and Kai, a male dancer that he pays to be fake boyfriend to get out of taking over his father's company. Jackson can't stand Kai for the first half of the book, but then Jackson is straight. But that slowly alters as he gets to know Kai.
What follows is a budding relationship the blossoms into a full blown commitment to one another in the sweetest way.
I did discover a few punctuation and grammatical errors, which are a major pet peeve of mine in any written material. Otherwise, this was a charming and often humorous story with a better than average plot.
A very well written novella concerning Jackson, the protagonist, and Kai, a male dancer that he pays to be fake boyfriend to get out of taking over his father's company. Jackson can't stand Kai for the first half of the book, but then Jackson is straight. But that slowly alters as he gets to know Kai.
What follows is a budding relationship the blossoms into a full blown commitment to one another in the sweetest way.
I did discover a few punctuation and grammatical errors, which are a major pet peeve of mine in any written material. Otherwise, this was a charming and often humorous story with a better than average plot.
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May 9, 2018
It's an entertaining story and an easy read.
It goes like... After finishing college Jackson Worcester starts to work in his father company. When his family hints of an arrange marriage, his best friend Mark, came to the rescue. And that is to hire a boyfriend and pretend to be gay... The rest, just read book. 😊😊😊
It goes like... After finishing college Jackson Worcester starts to work in his father company. When his family hints of an arrange marriage, his best friend Mark, came to the rescue. And that is to hire a boyfriend and pretend to be gay... The rest, just read book. 😊😊😊
January 12, 2018
Only saving grace was Kai
I received this book by the author for an honest opinion
This is the story of Jackson who has anger issues towards his dad and wants to hit out at him so decides with the help of his friend Mark to rent a boyfriend for a dinner party basically putting the two fingers up at his dad who's trying to match make. Thus introducing Kai, a writer and dancer who responds to the ad. I loved the character of kai, he was sweet and always willing to help other people out with a loving heart. I sense that there's a story behind all his funny smiling ways but unfortunately we didn't get much detail on this sadness from his past. Jackson as a character I just couldn't get on with and to be honest I feel as if kai could of done much better for himself then an emotional childish man who feels hard done by when in reality he's been handed more then what most people get, if he didn't want to work for his dad then don't. He's unpleasant to those around him by either chucking things at them or shouting and was just a unlikable bloke. I didn't think there was much of a love story as Jackson didn't seem much inclined to kai and wasn't particularly warm towards him. There was some spelling mistakes and the ending leaved much to be desired about as it left things all up in the air. Not my cup of tea, just couldn't get on with the character.
I received this book by the author for an honest opinion
This is the story of Jackson who has anger issues towards his dad and wants to hit out at him so decides with the help of his friend Mark to rent a boyfriend for a dinner party basically putting the two fingers up at his dad who's trying to match make. Thus introducing Kai, a writer and dancer who responds to the ad. I loved the character of kai, he was sweet and always willing to help other people out with a loving heart. I sense that there's a story behind all his funny smiling ways but unfortunately we didn't get much detail on this sadness from his past. Jackson as a character I just couldn't get on with and to be honest I feel as if kai could of done much better for himself then an emotional childish man who feels hard done by when in reality he's been handed more then what most people get, if he didn't want to work for his dad then don't. He's unpleasant to those around him by either chucking things at them or shouting and was just a unlikable bloke. I didn't think there was much of a love story as Jackson didn't seem much inclined to kai and wasn't particularly warm towards him. There was some spelling mistakes and the ending leaved much to be desired about as it left things all up in the air. Not my cup of tea, just couldn't get on with the character.
January 1, 2018
3.5 stars
This is the second book in the Glendale Boys series and takes place 5 years later. It could be read as a stand-alone, but as you meet Jackson in book 1, I recommend reading it first.
Jackson is unhappy with his life and is afraid his influential father is not beyond arranging an unwanted marriage, so his best friend suggests finding a fake boyfriend. Enter Kai. As they get to know one each other, they fall for each other, and Jackson realizes he’s not as straight as he thought.
I enjoyed this, but I wasn’t comfortable with their first sex scene, so I rated it down.
*ARC provided by author
This is the second book in the Glendale Boys series and takes place 5 years later. It could be read as a stand-alone, but as you meet Jackson in book 1, I recommend reading it first.
Jackson is unhappy with his life and is afraid his influential father is not beyond arranging an unwanted marriage, so his best friend suggests finding a fake boyfriend. Enter Kai. As they get to know one each other, they fall for each other, and Jackson realizes he’s not as straight as he thought.
I enjoyed this, but I wasn’t comfortable with their first sex scene, so I rated it down.
*ARC provided by author
November 27, 2017
What a cute, short story about someone that doesn't know what he wants until events beyond his control change his life... for the better and he goes into this kicking and screaming. The characters are likeable and well-written and I wonder if there will be a continuance of the story. It will be interesting for sure.
August 3, 2018
For me, there were just too many things wrong with this story. I really didn’t find any of the characters that likeable. Jackson is an immature hothead. There are several instances where he refers to himself as a “bipolar CEO” in the context of being violent. Is he bipolar? Regardless, the context in which it is used here is not funny. And how is he a CEO fresh out of college (undergrad) and not even pursuing an MBA? Jackson’s dad is a thuggish brute, his step-mom a shrill harpy, and his “best friend” Mark a troublemaker. Kai could have been the only redeeming character but the more into the story I got, the more annoying and creepy I found him. Any likeability went out the window when he essentially forced himself on a very drunk Jackson and didn’t even use any protection. (He works in a strip club. Surely they have condoms around!)
Add in a bunch nonsensicle phrases, numerous spelling and grammatical errors and a very unsatisfying, and abrupt, HFN ending and you get a story that is less than enjoyable.
Add in a bunch nonsensicle phrases, numerous spelling and grammatical errors and a very unsatisfying, and abrupt, HFN ending and you get a story that is less than enjoyable.
January 6, 2018
3.5 stars
I enjoyed this second book in the Glendale Boys series that features Jackson, one of Luke’s friends in high school. We pick up Jackson’s story five years later when he is CEO.
A well-written story that takes on a different spin on the fake boyfriend trope. Instead of coming in his dad’s good graces, Jackson wants to do the complete opposite. He hopes to convince his dad he is not CEO and arranged marriage material by showing up with a boyfriend.
Kai is a bubbly, carefree guy, who is dancing through life. Not one who Jackson thought he would fall for, especially as he always thought he was straight, but Kai got under his skin. I liked the way how the process of reluctance to being attracted to falling is written, but I have my doubts about the speed Jackson and Kai end up in bed. It doesn’t seem to fit the rest of the story.
A review should always be about the book you have read, but I can’t help comparing the first and this story in the series. Particularly, as they are so closely related. Then I have to say that I was a bit disappointed in this one. There are some really good parts, but I would have liked if some elements, like why Kai was sad at times, were explained. Hopefully, there will be a third or, better yet, more books where the author does just that.
I enjoyed this second book in the Glendale Boys series that features Jackson, one of Luke’s friends in high school. We pick up Jackson’s story five years later when he is CEO.
A well-written story that takes on a different spin on the fake boyfriend trope. Instead of coming in his dad’s good graces, Jackson wants to do the complete opposite. He hopes to convince his dad he is not CEO and arranged marriage material by showing up with a boyfriend.
Kai is a bubbly, carefree guy, who is dancing through life. Not one who Jackson thought he would fall for, especially as he always thought he was straight, but Kai got under his skin. I liked the way how the process of reluctance to being attracted to falling is written, but I have my doubts about the speed Jackson and Kai end up in bed. It doesn’t seem to fit the rest of the story.
A review should always be about the book you have read, but I can’t help comparing the first and this story in the series. Particularly, as they are so closely related. Then I have to say that I was a bit disappointed in this one. There are some really good parts, but I would have liked if some elements, like why Kai was sad at times, were explained. Hopefully, there will be a third or, better yet, more books where the author does just that.
January 7, 2018
Glendale Boys book 2.its not necessary to have read the first book but it helps with background on Jackson and with supporting cast.
I enjoyed the story of this book, man needing to take charge of his own life by renting a boyfriend, though pushed into it by his best friend is more accurate. Kai is good for Jackson, showing him the lighter side of life but also who he used to be before becoming a higher up at his Dad's company where life is stressing him out.
Kai has his own story but we barely get any of his background, most comics from his friend Ana who runs the coffee shop he's visited for years.
It's good that Mike, Amber, Kris and Luke are still in contact after becoming close in book one, I like how that follows through and is a support system for Jackson even though Miles apart.
I did get frustrated with Jackson as he seemed to really not want to be with Kai and was reluctant right up til near the end, sometimes hitting out verbally. Kai was good at standing up for himself but you can also tell that things could possibly hurt him deeply.
The ending is slightly disatisfying as it just kind of ends when they decide to get together which is after only a week or two of "dating". Would have been nice for an epilogue, maybe. I hope we hear from them in book 3.
I received an ARC of this book and am providing an honest review.
I enjoyed the story of this book, man needing to take charge of his own life by renting a boyfriend, though pushed into it by his best friend is more accurate. Kai is good for Jackson, showing him the lighter side of life but also who he used to be before becoming a higher up at his Dad's company where life is stressing him out.
Kai has his own story but we barely get any of his background, most comics from his friend Ana who runs the coffee shop he's visited for years.
It's good that Mike, Amber, Kris and Luke are still in contact after becoming close in book one, I like how that follows through and is a support system for Jackson even though Miles apart.
I did get frustrated with Jackson as he seemed to really not want to be with Kai and was reluctant right up til near the end, sometimes hitting out verbally. Kai was good at standing up for himself but you can also tell that things could possibly hurt him deeply.
The ending is slightly disatisfying as it just kind of ends when they decide to get together which is after only a week or two of "dating". Would have been nice for an epilogue, maybe. I hope we hear from them in book 3.
I received an ARC of this book and am providing an honest review.
January 7, 2018
This was a sweet romance where one wasn't really expected. I found myself warming to Kai from the moment he was introduced as a main character - the opposite of my reaction to Jackson. The latter did not come across as anything but awkward, distant and cold, and it was a joy to watch his own transition from that to someone dipping their toes in emotion from his own point of view through the narrative as it progressed to the book's ending. I was pleasantly surprised at the way in which the author managed to create a precise insight into how each 'date' made both characters feel, fuelling their growth as people in love. The lovemaking in particular felt raw, but I can't help feeling sceptical about Jackson as a character by the end of the tale, despite observing his evolution as a person. Perhaps this is because of the way that the author shaped his character, but I found myself rooting for Kai, and wanting to know what happens next.
Written as a candid review in exchange for an ARC kindly provided by the author.
Written as a candid review in exchange for an ARC kindly provided by the author.
December 13, 2019
**Warning: this text may contain spoilers** 3.75 stars.
A sweet and humorous novella about learning how accept one's sexuality, even change the concept of what their sexuality really is.
Jackson needs another man to pose as his fake boyfriend for an important dinner with his father and a woman his father wants him to marry. But Jackson wants no part of this scheme.
Enter Kai, a younger, slightly arrogant man Jacksons' friend hires for the job. At first, Jackson cannot tolerate Kai, but as they spend more time with each other, Jacksons' feelings begin to change.
After Kai saves Jacksons' "bacon" more than once, Jackson finds himself falling for his "fake boyfriend." What follows is a revelation that Jackson gradually comes to grips with. And it shocks even him. (But not Kai.)
There were some grammatical and punctuation errors in the story, which is a huge pet peeve of mine, the I withheld the 4 stars. Shame on the editor. Otherwise, this was an enjoyable read that heated up right on queue.
A sweet and humorous novella about learning how accept one's sexuality, even change the concept of what their sexuality really is.
Jackson needs another man to pose as his fake boyfriend for an important dinner with his father and a woman his father wants him to marry. But Jackson wants no part of this scheme.
Enter Kai, a younger, slightly arrogant man Jacksons' friend hires for the job. At first, Jackson cannot tolerate Kai, but as they spend more time with each other, Jacksons' feelings begin to change.
After Kai saves Jacksons' "bacon" more than once, Jackson finds himself falling for his "fake boyfriend." What follows is a revelation that Jackson gradually comes to grips with. And it shocks even him. (But not Kai.)
There were some grammatical and punctuation errors in the story, which is a huge pet peeve of mine, the I withheld the 4 stars. Shame on the editor. Otherwise, this was an enjoyable read that heated up right on queue.
January 18, 2018
This is the second book in The Glendale Boys Series. I liked this sequel much more than the first book. A splendid book the writing was good. The plot was entertaining and it was steady throughout the book. I found the story and characters interesting. The characters were developed and thought out. Jackson and Kai are the MC’s of this book. There was humor, arranged marriage ?, newspaper ad, writer, dancer, stepfamily, media, friends and so much more in this book.
Here is a quote from the book, “And his face and skin… pale as paper with edges like someone sketched him out on that piece of paper. He is basically an anime character. I’m not even being racist. “Woah.” His voice cuts through my thoughts of him. It’s a mellow voice, even though he looks so …”. There is more but you will need to read the book. I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book for an honest review.
Here is a quote from the book, “And his face and skin… pale as paper with edges like someone sketched him out on that piece of paper. He is basically an anime character. I’m not even being racist. “Woah.” His voice cuts through my thoughts of him. It’s a mellow voice, even though he looks so …”. There is more but you will need to read the book. I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book for an honest review.
January 19, 2018
This is a very quick read with an interesting premise. Kai is sweet and quirky and he is my favorite part of this story. Jackson has changed a lot since the first book in this series and the pressure his father puts on him is clearly making him miserable. When his friend Mark convinces him to show up at an important work dinner with a pretend boyfriend to stop his father from trying to marry him off to a suitable woman Jackson reluctantly agrees. He has always thought of himself as straight but he is attracted to Kai. They are complete opposites but they want to have a real relationship. The ending was very abrupt and left me hanging and I do not consider this a HEA, more of a HFN. I hope there is more about them and all of their friends in the next book.
I was given an ARC to review by the author.
I was given an ARC to review by the author.
January 15, 2018
A really nice and refreshing twist to the fake-boyfriend trope, this book is a lovely read. And, even if it's part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone story, although reading the first will give you a better understanding of the story.
Well written and funny, we are presented with two characters who, apparently, can't be more different from each other. Jackson, wealthy and decided to not submit to his father's plans to see him married with a suitable girl and working as CEO of his enterprise, and Kai, who's bubbly and sweet (and my favourite character) play couple and find themselves unexpectedly attracted to each other.
My only complaint is that I felt that it was more left to say, but it's quite possible that I simply didn't want to let the characters go :P
Well written and funny, we are presented with two characters who, apparently, can't be more different from each other. Jackson, wealthy and decided to not submit to his father's plans to see him married with a suitable girl and working as CEO of his enterprise, and Kai, who's bubbly and sweet (and my favourite character) play couple and find themselves unexpectedly attracted to each other.
My only complaint is that I felt that it was more left to say, but it's quite possible that I simply didn't want to let the characters go :P
January 18, 2018
👍🔥💜 Will Jackson's gay dating ploy get his dad off his back?
January 13, 2018
Format: Paperback
Cute idea for a 👬 romance, with two protagonists who seem to have nothing in common. Wealthy hero Jackson finds his passive aggressive attempts to annoy his father by blocking attempts to pair him off with a suitable girl lead to real changes in his life. He's only 23 and his attitude and mistakes seem age appropriate. Kai, the arty guy he dates to deflect his dad's efforts to set him up, is a benign free spirit and a hot surprise! I think it could have been better if it had been a bit longer and continued their relationship further down the line, or at least with an epilogue.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
January 13, 2018
Format: Paperback
Cute idea for a 👬 romance, with two protagonists who seem to have nothing in common. Wealthy hero Jackson finds his passive aggressive attempts to annoy his father by blocking attempts to pair him off with a suitable girl lead to real changes in his life. He's only 23 and his attitude and mistakes seem age appropriate. Kai, the arty guy he dates to deflect his dad's efforts to set him up, is a benign free spirit and a hot surprise! I think it could have been better if it had been a bit longer and continued their relationship further down the line, or at least with an epilogue.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
January 18, 2018
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
In this book we meet Kai and Jackson. Jackson feels like he is being driven towards a life he doesn't want. He doesn't know what to do about it though. That is until his friend Mark comes up with the perfect plan for him. He just needs to rent a boyfriend for 3 months to clear everything up. Jackson doesn't know how he feels about that but he is willing to give anything a try to not be stuck in a life he doesn't want. However what happens when he starts questioning if this is really real or all just pretend?
This is a good book. There are some ups and downs in it. I would recommend it to anyone.
In this book we meet Kai and Jackson. Jackson feels like he is being driven towards a life he doesn't want. He doesn't know what to do about it though. That is until his friend Mark comes up with the perfect plan for him. He just needs to rent a boyfriend for 3 months to clear everything up. Jackson doesn't know how he feels about that but he is willing to give anything a try to not be stuck in a life he doesn't want. However what happens when he starts questioning if this is really real or all just pretend?
This is a good book. There are some ups and downs in it. I would recommend it to anyone.
January 20, 2018
Well, I will be straight forward with what I feel about this book.
Fake or pretend boyfriend is one of my favorite trope, and I have this huge expectation about this story especially when I know that the book is about Jackson, one of Luke's friends from Glendale's High.
It has a promising start at first and I do love Jackson and been curious about him since the first book. I also like Kai and his interaction with Jackson as his fake boyfriend.
Actually, I was about to give the story a higher rate from the previous book, but when it ended abruptly just like that, I must admit it disappointed me A LOT!
It automatically smashed all the feels and I decided to deducted my stars to match what I felt.
January 1, 2018
Rent A Boyfriend
Jackson was forced to give up his dreams to run the company he inherited and doesn't want. His family keep trying to arrange marriages so his best friend Mark puts an add in the paper for a rent-a-boyfriend forJackson.
Thats where Kai comes in. He's loud and proud to be gay. He's determined to get a kiss, after all they are boyfriends! The three way text convos made me laugh.
Jackson is drawn some how to Kai, he doesn't know why, he's straight right?
Some parts I had to go back and read again but overall I enjoyed the book. Maybe could have been a bit longer to see what happens after the 3 months hire finishes. Also nice mention of Kris & Luke from book 1.
Jackson was forced to give up his dreams to run the company he inherited and doesn't want. His family keep trying to arrange marriages so his best friend Mark puts an add in the paper for a rent-a-boyfriend forJackson.
Thats where Kai comes in. He's loud and proud to be gay. He's determined to get a kiss, after all they are boyfriends! The three way text convos made me laugh.
Jackson is drawn some how to Kai, he doesn't know why, he's straight right?
Some parts I had to go back and read again but overall I enjoyed the book. Maybe could have been a bit longer to see what happens after the 3 months hire finishes. Also nice mention of Kris & Luke from book 1.
February 17, 2018
A cute, quick read that is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone. Jackson needs to get his dad off his back about getting married and about becoming CEO of the company, so his best friend comes up with a plan to rent a boyfriend. That's how Kai comes into the story, he's hired to play Jackson's boyfriend. They are attracted to each other but Jackson isn't sure about his feelings because he's always dated women. I love Kai, he seems so carefree with a bubbly personality, but there is so much more to him that I wish it would have been explored a bit more. But overall a great read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
January 15, 2018
A crazy idea leads to meeting someone special. In book two of the Glendale Boys series we get to see Jackson again, five years later. Jackson is an unhappy guy and looking for a way out of meeting his fathers expectations. i found Jackson really confused and immature. Kai was really a breath of fresh air and i found him interesting and a great character.
I liked Kai and Jackson together, i think that Kai might help Jackson get his head together and maybe create a good life. Jackson has a lot of thinking to do and some decisions to make.
I received an ARC at no cost from the author
I liked Kai and Jackson together, i think that Kai might help Jackson get his head together and maybe create a good life. Jackson has a lot of thinking to do and some decisions to make.
I received an ARC at no cost from the author
January 15, 2018
Rent-a-Boyfriend is book 2 in the Glendale Boys. Jackson's father plans an arranged marriage for him with the daughter of another CEO to cement a business deal. Mark, from high school, decided to help him out with a rented boyfriend. If he's gay the businessman won't want to marry his daughter to him, and Jackson is onboard with the new plan. Meet Kai, Jackson's new over the top boyfriend. Kai's part in the events at the strip club he dances in almost caused me to not finish the book. Jackson is happy with Kai, and I'm willing to admit to being curious about what happens next in this series.
February 3, 2018
It was just an okay read for me even though I think it could have been much much better.
The story has some potential, surely it is far from original but MCs are likable (especially Kai) and I'd like to see them interacting more. The story is mostly TOO SHORT for some relationship development and believable "getting to know each other" .
The first half of the book was quite good and interesting and then it got worse. The sex part was BAD. The hole in the chair thing? what the hell was that? There were topics that weren't discussed like Kai's past, his insomnia etc. and the story felt rushed and kinda incomplete .
The story has some potential, surely it is far from original but MCs are likable (especially Kai) and I'd like to see them interacting more. The story is mostly TOO SHORT for some relationship development and believable "getting to know each other" .
The first half of the book was quite good and interesting and then it got worse. The sex part was BAD. The hole in the chair thing? what the hell was that? There were topics that weren't discussed like Kai's past, his insomnia etc. and the story felt rushed and kinda incomplete .
November 28, 2017
I enjoyed this book and I will be happy to read other books by the same author.
It was well written and the storyline engaging.
I have two gripes - one is that I would have liked it to be a little longer. I really liked both main characters and I wanted to know more about them. The 2nd gripe is that the book is written in the present tense which is definitely not a favourite of mine. That being said, at one time I would not read books written in the first person. I now read books written in the first person very regularly.
Recommended.
It was well written and the storyline engaging.
I have two gripes - one is that I would have liked it to be a little longer. I really liked both main characters and I wanted to know more about them. The 2nd gripe is that the book is written in the present tense which is definitely not a favourite of mine. That being said, at one time I would not read books written in the first person. I now read books written in the first person very regularly.
Recommended.
January 14, 2018
This is an instafreebie free read for an honest review.
I would say 2.5 stars.
I wouldn't call this a romance novel. I would call it half a book. you have the stereotypical "bad plan" to get a date to get the parents off your case. Then you have the "getting to know you" chapters. after that is the "confusion/falling for each other" but then it abruptly ends. usually a romance novel "falling for each other"/first sex scene is about half way through not the end of the story. I'm disappointed in this read and I'm unlikely to finish the series.
I would say 2.5 stars.
I wouldn't call this a romance novel. I would call it half a book. you have the stereotypical "bad plan" to get a date to get the parents off your case. Then you have the "getting to know you" chapters. after that is the "confusion/falling for each other" but then it abruptly ends. usually a romance novel "falling for each other"/first sex scene is about half way through not the end of the story. I'm disappointed in this read and I'm unlikely to finish the series.
January 17, 2018
This story is full of stereotypes but then just at the end, you finally see beyond the facade and start to appreciate all the characters involved. This is really a new adult story with a billionaire son rebelling against his father, a father who doesn't listen to his heir, an annoying best friend and a very gay fake boyfriend. There is not much introspection even though it is all written from Jackson POV. Both MC act impulsively most of the time and this results in funny moments and conversations (which often involve also Mark the best friend), and in an overall light and sweet story.
July 31, 2020
CEO 2 B and dancer
While apparently part of a series, this fun novella reads as a stand-alone. The characters are interesting, especially the contrast between the renter and the boyfriend. Good plot, adequate scene, nice heat.
As I am a gatherer of books, I collect books and ebooks from a variety of sources: Goodreads wins, BookBub, BookFunnel, Riffle, Prolific Works, emails from authors and publishers, and others. I do lose track of their sources. But, as a reader, I feel I should give an honest, unencumbered review for all I read.
While apparently part of a series, this fun novella reads as a stand-alone. The characters are interesting, especially the contrast between the renter and the boyfriend. Good plot, adequate scene, nice heat.
As I am a gatherer of books, I collect books and ebooks from a variety of sources: Goodreads wins, BookBub, BookFunnel, Riffle, Prolific Works, emails from authors and publishers, and others. I do lose track of their sources. But, as a reader, I feel I should give an honest, unencumbered review for all I read.
October 21, 2019
A very short story
This book can be read in a few hours. Jackson always thought he was straight and thought to get back at his father by pretending Kai was his boyfriend. Jackson and Kai have a surprising relationship development. I do wish the story was longer so there can be more background on both males. The story ends in a good place but I believe so much more could be written.
This book can be read in a few hours. Jackson always thought he was straight and thought to get back at his father by pretending Kai was his boyfriend. Jackson and Kai have a surprising relationship development. I do wish the story was longer so there can be more background on both males. The story ends in a good place but I believe so much more could be written.
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