Lean on Me

by Nadia Mack

Three years ago, Max’s life exploded. Since then, he’s perfected the art of being more than ok, of excelling at everything he puts his mind to. His overwhelming need to be independent, despite the horrific consequences of a military incident, keeps him from taking chances. He’s chosen to be alone, but he didn’t know he would feel so lonely.

Simon has lusted after Max from afar, convinced he’d scare Max away with his caretaking tendencies and need for connection. But Max’s vulnerability and injuries are an obsession he just can’t shake.

What starts out as a smoking hot encounter in the men’s bathroom could have the potential to become more. But only if they can navigate crippling fear, forced secrets, and a hidden enemy.

If they want a chance at happiness, Max must realize that needing someone isn’t a weakness, and that Simon has his own secrets he must keep. But even that may not be enough when the secret Simon has been harbouring comes out.

Lean on me is a 75K steamy MM romance between a stubbornly independent veteran turned personal trainer and a protective lawyer with a dangerous secret. It is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. And it most definitely has a happily ever after.

Warning: This book contains triggering situations including suicide, attempted suicide and depression

Genres: M M Romance

255 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2020

Reviews

[Fay MMBookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars A first read for this author with this book.
A great start to the book as Simon's lusting over his secret crush from afar..
The story progresses and I love the scenes at the wedding their both attended. I think Simon has finally made his 🔥 move on Max and Max knows it..lol
This is an emotional story of survival guilt in war times of mates coming home or not.
Hot sexy scenes for a hookup that leads to more with neither not able to forget there time together. I loved Simon's banter and flirting with Max he definitely needs something light in his life ie Si. One thing in thing they keep referring to fucking but in reality there just BJs. This has a lot of emotions for Max that in scenes I wanted to hug him and then tell him off for being mean to Simon.
A good ending for Max and Simon with their HEA. I really loved this book which the characters got to me. Some of the story scenes in this aren't fully played out which I wonder if they carry on to the next book.
I'm curious about the next book in this series.

#hotsexyscenes #meantionedsuscide #timeandplaces #secrets #humour&banter #switchingscenes #deceptions

Max was a double leg amputee due to being ex military. Now a personal gym trainer gym he really wants to open his own gym program.
Simon works for Josh as a lawyer but also has a small/large crush on Max.

[Mallory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here's the thing, I liked Max and Simon. Damian and Josh? Max's former squad leader whatever and his new husband, who apparently don't have a story they're just all of a sudden together....anyway. Josh and Damian are garbage.

This could have been a lot better. I wished it was. I wanted to like it but I just couldn't with the jerks that Max call friends.

[Antisocial Recluse]

Not very good writing.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

Love the characters and their story. There's not a bunch of angst. Hopefully there's a book with Damien and Josh's story. I can't wait for the next book.

[Yukitosmom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters.