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The Titans #1
Gods of City Glory
“I live with three sex gods, Happy, Bashful, and Grumpy. If I’m not careful, I’ll develop feelings for them, and I need to remain platonic if I want to stay living here.”
Ava Baros has recently graduated from art school in Europe. She returns to New York to pursue her dream job as a fashion designer but has a short time frame to find work and a place to live; otherwise, her father will summon her back to Greece.
She lands a job that she’s partially happy with but finding a place to live in Manhattan is brutal.
As a last resort, she answers an ad for a flatmate but remains skeptical about sharing with three guys. Despite her dubious presumptions, she is surprised to see the room is in a luxury apartment shared with three men who are dangerously sexy, handsome, and powerful.
There is constant amorous and personality antagonism between the four roommates. Ava is fighting temptation and knows getting romantically involved with these men may cause multiple dilemmas with serious complications.
Funny, Steamy, Hot. It’s a story with a feel-good factor about a girl, three guys, a butterfly tattoo, and a Manhattan apartment.
About The Titans Series:
The Titan Series is a group of reverse harem contemporary romance novels. Each book in the series introduces a different story about Ava’s adventures and life journey with her three male roommates. The books are written to be read as a standalone with a HEA chapter ending. However, the epilogues of each book in the series act as the introduction to the next book and will end on a cliffhanger.
GODS of City Glory is a full-length reverse-harem contemporary romance novel, the first in The Titans Series.
Trigger Alert: This is a hot & steamy contemporary romantic comedy that follows the life of four people as they meet, fall in love, overcome obstacles that keep them apart, defy the odds, and live happily ever after. There is no central armageddon plot, world-building theme, or superheroes, but if that's what you're after, this book is not for you.
Ava Baros has recently graduated from art school in Europe. She returns to New York to pursue her dream job as a fashion designer but has a short time frame to find work and a place to live; otherwise, her father will summon her back to Greece.
She lands a job that she’s partially happy with but finding a place to live in Manhattan is brutal.
As a last resort, she answers an ad for a flatmate but remains skeptical about sharing with three guys. Despite her dubious presumptions, she is surprised to see the room is in a luxury apartment shared with three men who are dangerously sexy, handsome, and powerful.
There is constant amorous and personality antagonism between the four roommates. Ava is fighting temptation and knows getting romantically involved with these men may cause multiple dilemmas with serious complications.
Funny, Steamy, Hot. It’s a story with a feel-good factor about a girl, three guys, a butterfly tattoo, and a Manhattan apartment.
About The Titans Series:
The Titan Series is a group of reverse harem contemporary romance novels. Each book in the series introduces a different story about Ava’s adventures and life journey with her three male roommates. The books are written to be read as a standalone with a HEA chapter ending. However, the epilogues of each book in the series act as the introduction to the next book and will end on a cliffhanger.
GODS of City Glory is a full-length reverse-harem contemporary romance novel, the first in The Titans Series.
Trigger Alert: This is a hot & steamy contemporary romantic comedy that follows the life of four people as they meet, fall in love, overcome obstacles that keep them apart, defy the odds, and live happily ever after. There is no central armageddon plot, world-building theme, or superheroes, but if that's what you're after, this book is not for you.
- GenresGodsRomanceContemporary
338 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2022
About the author
Marian Andrew
19 books129 followersNew Yorker, globetrotter, author, designer — and unapologetic storyteller of steamy emotional journeys.
Marian Andrew was raised in the city that never sleeps, polished by a British education, and now lives her European dream in Germany alongside her incredibly supportive husband, amazing son, and two mischievous feline sidekicks.
After two decades in the fashion world — jet-setting between New York, London, and the Far East, chasing inspiration across the globe — Marian traded couture for characters. Today, she channels her creative fire into writing stories that swerve between dirty and devastating, filthy and heartfelt. She also designs all her own book covers, because frankly, no one else can get the vibe just right.
A specialist in digital design and fluent in three languages, Marian grew up with a multicultural heartbeat that fuels her obsession with messy, beautiful human emotions, sharp banter, dangerous chemistry, and the kind of happily-ever-afters you have to fight for.
When she’s not setting her keyboard on fire, she’s ballroom dancing, binge-reading romance novels, or testing celebrity chef recipes (and occasionally setting off the smoke alarm).
Ready for a wild ride?
Grab your FREE book at www.marianandrew.com!
You can also find her being mildly chaotic on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Marian Andrew was raised in the city that never sleeps, polished by a British education, and now lives her European dream in Germany alongside her incredibly supportive husband, amazing son, and two mischievous feline sidekicks.
After two decades in the fashion world — jet-setting between New York, London, and the Far East, chasing inspiration across the globe — Marian traded couture for characters. Today, she channels her creative fire into writing stories that swerve between dirty and devastating, filthy and heartfelt. She also designs all her own book covers, because frankly, no one else can get the vibe just right.
A specialist in digital design and fluent in three languages, Marian grew up with a multicultural heartbeat that fuels her obsession with messy, beautiful human emotions, sharp banter, dangerous chemistry, and the kind of happily-ever-afters you have to fight for.
When she’s not setting her keyboard on fire, she’s ballroom dancing, binge-reading romance novels, or testing celebrity chef recipes (and occasionally setting off the smoke alarm).
Ready for a wild ride?
Grab your FREE book at www.marianandrew.com!
You can also find her being mildly chaotic on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
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August 8, 2022
I'm sorry, but this book just got worse and worse as I kept reading. I eventually DNF at 80%.
This book has 0 plot. Which I hardly ever say about a book, because I'm very good at finding a plot when others say there isn't one. But not here. This book is working towards nothing. It's just a woman fantasizing about her roommates and eventually boning them. That's literally all there is to the story.
Now if it had been well written with awesome spicy scenes, I would've probably still enjoyed it. That wasn't the case here though. I don't think this book had a lot of editing done. The writing style is very bad. It's more like fanfiction instead of an actual professional book. The sexy scenes also weren't that great, and did nothing for me.
So about the characters. The woman is described as very curvy, which made me really excited for the book, because I love it when FMC's aren't all tiny waists and 0% bodyfat. However, eventually she mentiones she's a size 6.. So still very skinny. That was a disappointment. How about we double the size when repeatedly calling your FMC curvy.
She's also a gigantic hypocrite. Getting angry at one of the guys for moving on to another woman, after our fmc rejects him, even though she freaking slept with someone else first. Smh.
Also, the characters put no effort in getting to know each other, where they came from, how their family is, stuff like that. However, they do manage to say I love you, within weeks of knowing each other.
One thing that annoyed the hell out of me as well is that one of the guys, only gets a couple of pov chapters in the book. But when he gets them, the writer then recaps everything that has happened since his last chapter, from his pov. It's super repetitive and a waste of pages.
As you can see, this book frustrated the hell out of me. I don't often write reviews this long, but I just want others to have all the info before they decide to read this book. It's a waste of time imo.
This book has 0 plot. Which I hardly ever say about a book, because I'm very good at finding a plot when others say there isn't one. But not here. This book is working towards nothing. It's just a woman fantasizing about her roommates and eventually boning them. That's literally all there is to the story.
Now if it had been well written with awesome spicy scenes, I would've probably still enjoyed it. That wasn't the case here though. I don't think this book had a lot of editing done. The writing style is very bad. It's more like fanfiction instead of an actual professional book. The sexy scenes also weren't that great, and did nothing for me.
So about the characters. The woman is described as very curvy, which made me really excited for the book, because I love it when FMC's aren't all tiny waists and 0% bodyfat. However, eventually she mentiones she's a size 6.. So still very skinny. That was a disappointment. How about we double the size when repeatedly calling your FMC curvy.
She's also a gigantic hypocrite. Getting angry at one of the guys for moving on to another woman, after our fmc rejects him, even though she freaking slept with someone else first. Smh.
Also, the characters put no effort in getting to know each other, where they came from, how their family is, stuff like that. However, they do manage to say I love you, within weeks of knowing each other.
One thing that annoyed the hell out of me as well is that one of the guys, only gets a couple of pov chapters in the book. But when he gets them, the writer then recaps everything that has happened since his last chapter, from his pov. It's super repetitive and a waste of pages.
As you can see, this book frustrated the hell out of me. I don't often write reviews this long, but I just want others to have all the info before they decide to read this book. It's a waste of time imo.
July 2, 2022
Contemporary roommates RH, fast burn with group scenes, multi POV. I like the roommates dynamic and also the fact each guy has their own backstory which well no doubt see back in next books. Large portion of the book is dedicated to describing how each is lusting and later loving after the FMC and vice versa. The FMC's ex and work life could have taken a larger chunk of the story. Hopefully, next books there will be a little more plot.
February 17, 2023
Good story line, poorly written
I was very excited about the story line 'of girl moves in with three guys' but it is hard to get past some of the poorly written scenes, grammar mistakes, and spelling errors. It had the potential to be a great story with better editing. Without spoilers, the ending seemed like a forced cliff hanger without any buildup.
I was very excited about the story line 'of girl moves in with three guys' but it is hard to get past some of the poorly written scenes, grammar mistakes, and spelling errors. It had the potential to be a great story with better editing. Without spoilers, the ending seemed like a forced cliff hanger without any buildup.
August 16, 2022
2.5 stars... Ok, but desperately needs a thorough editor
Good palette cleanser read, but lacking in any actual plot.
The first part of this book lead me to believe that the FMC's career or her ex would be more of a plot point in this story aside from her relationship with her 3 male roommates. We had some interesting points going with bitchy co-workers and the FMC expressing her design opinions to the big boss and him asking her to essentially take over a major project... but then that part just kind of gets forgotten and we don't learn anything else about her job for the rest of this book. Maybe that part picks up in book 2? I'm not sure.
Not that anyone asked me, but I do have (what I think) is some constructive criticism for the author
🔹 This book really needs a good editor. While it is mostly written in 1st person, past tense, there are a LOT of instances of present tense being used and mixed in leaving the story to feel a little clunky and awkward to the reader. There were also a couple times where names were misused (the FMC is with Carter but in her head she says Oscar) or misspelled. Nothing another go-around with the editor wouldn't catch, but the past-tense vs present-tense thing needs a fine-toothed comb for SURE.
🔹 At times this book contained linked footnotes. This was helpful when one of the MMCs was speaking in Portuguese to the FMC. But towards the beginning there was a call out for the use of the word "check" and the footnote explains that this is how Americans spell it vs the British spelling of "cheque". Now - to me - this establishes that the writer wants this book to read as American (especially considering it is located in NYC)... however she continues to use many British/European terms (including later on the word "cheque" spelled the British way on pg 116) such as "snogging", "sleeveless vest", "motorbike" (IMO anyone who owns a Harley in the US would likely gag at calling it a "motorbike" instead of simply "bike" or "motorcycle"). I honestly think with the FMC's background of traveling Europe for 4 years and attending college in London, I wouldn't have been surprised at her picking up some European slang or words, but to establish at the beginning that this is the way the Americans spell it made it stand out more later in the book that these are not American words or phrasing.
🔹 I'd honestly suggest having a man read the male POV chapters and adjusting some of the wording. It felt very much like a woman writing a man, if that makes sense. Do men really refer to their friends in their heads as "my bros"? Maybe they do. I'm not a man. But it seemed weird to me.
🔹 Do people honestly call each other MOFO still? I know my friends and I use it now and then in a sarcastic or ironic way, but these characters use it quite a lot. Also weird.
I will be reading book 2, but honestly, without that epilogue, I would have been happy to be done with this story. Book 2 is more out of slight curiosity rather than any kind of burning need to see what happens next.
Closing note: I can appreciate that it is not easy for authors to write entire books and put themselves out there by publishing their work and opening themselves up for criticism. I hope that my comments are taken as they were intended: to be helpful and not hurtful to the author.
Good palette cleanser read, but lacking in any actual plot.
The first part of this book lead me to believe that the FMC's career or her ex would be more of a plot point in this story aside from her relationship with her 3 male roommates. We had some interesting points going with bitchy co-workers and the FMC expressing her design opinions to the big boss and him asking her to essentially take over a major project... but then that part just kind of gets forgotten and we don't learn anything else about her job for the rest of this book. Maybe that part picks up in book 2? I'm not sure.
Not that anyone asked me, but I do have (what I think) is some constructive criticism for the author
🔹 This book really needs a good editor. While it is mostly written in 1st person, past tense, there are a LOT of instances of present tense being used and mixed in leaving the story to feel a little clunky and awkward to the reader. There were also a couple times where names were misused (the FMC is with Carter but in her head she says Oscar) or misspelled. Nothing another go-around with the editor wouldn't catch, but the past-tense vs present-tense thing needs a fine-toothed comb for SURE.
🔹 At times this book contained linked footnotes. This was helpful when one of the MMCs was speaking in Portuguese to the FMC. But towards the beginning there was a call out for the use of the word "check" and the footnote explains that this is how Americans spell it vs the British spelling of "cheque". Now - to me - this establishes that the writer wants this book to read as American (especially considering it is located in NYC)... however she continues to use many British/European terms (including later on the word "cheque" spelled the British way on pg 116) such as "snogging", "sleeveless vest", "motorbike" (IMO anyone who owns a Harley in the US would likely gag at calling it a "motorbike" instead of simply "bike" or "motorcycle"). I honestly think with the FMC's background of traveling Europe for 4 years and attending college in London, I wouldn't have been surprised at her picking up some European slang or words, but to establish at the beginning that this is the way the Americans spell it made it stand out more later in the book that these are not American words or phrasing.
🔹 I'd honestly suggest having a man read the male POV chapters and adjusting some of the wording. It felt very much like a woman writing a man, if that makes sense. Do men really refer to their friends in their heads as "my bros"? Maybe they do. I'm not a man. But it seemed weird to me.
🔹 Do people honestly call each other MOFO still? I know my friends and I use it now and then in a sarcastic or ironic way, but these characters use it quite a lot. Also weird.
I will be reading book 2, but honestly, without that epilogue, I would have been happy to be done with this story. Book 2 is more out of slight curiosity rather than any kind of burning need to see what happens next.
Closing note: I can appreciate that it is not easy for authors to write entire books and put themselves out there by publishing their work and opening themselves up for criticism. I hope that my comments are taken as they were intended: to be helpful and not hurtful to the author.
April 6, 2026
2026 Version of Gods of City Glory
When Your Only Other Option is Cockroaches, You Take the Hotties...
Let's be honest: apartment hunting in New York City is an extreme sport where the prize is usually a closet with a shared hallway bathroom and a family of undocumented rodents. Enter our girl Ava. She is a talented fashion grad facing the ultimate NYC nightmare: moving back in with her parents or living in an alleyway that looks like the opening scene of a Law & Order episode. So, what does she do? She applies to live with three men she doesn't know.
And oh, what a sacrifice it is. Her new roommates aren't just normal guys, they are the "Titans". Oscar is so charming he could convince a cat to take a bath. Ben is a fiercely protective alpha who definitely takes his coffee black and his responsibilities seriously. And then there’s Carter, a man who literally views the risk of falling in love through mathematical percentages. He literally calculates: "Probability you two hook up with her within two weeks: 70%". Sir, those are rookie numbers in a romance novel.
The plot essentially revolves around them trying to pretend that they are just platonic roommates while living in a gorgeous luxury apartment with glass walls. Spoiler alert: they fail miserably. Ava says she hates a mess, but she creates an absolute disaster area out of these men's hearts and self-control.
The funny thing is how quickly they go from "we need boundaries" to acting like a three-headed dragon guarding their hoard whenever another guy breathes in Ava's direction. It is protective, ridiculous, slightly toxic in the most entertaining way possible, and a total blast to read. It's the literary equivalent of eating a giant tub of frosting: no, it's not a five-course meal of classic literature, but it is exactly what you want on a Friday night.
When Your Only Other Option is Cockroaches, You Take the Hotties...
Let's be honest: apartment hunting in New York City is an extreme sport where the prize is usually a closet with a shared hallway bathroom and a family of undocumented rodents. Enter our girl Ava. She is a talented fashion grad facing the ultimate NYC nightmare: moving back in with her parents or living in an alleyway that looks like the opening scene of a Law & Order episode. So, what does she do? She applies to live with three men she doesn't know.
And oh, what a sacrifice it is. Her new roommates aren't just normal guys, they are the "Titans". Oscar is so charming he could convince a cat to take a bath. Ben is a fiercely protective alpha who definitely takes his coffee black and his responsibilities seriously. And then there’s Carter, a man who literally views the risk of falling in love through mathematical percentages. He literally calculates: "Probability you two hook up with her within two weeks: 70%". Sir, those are rookie numbers in a romance novel.
The plot essentially revolves around them trying to pretend that they are just platonic roommates while living in a gorgeous luxury apartment with glass walls. Spoiler alert: they fail miserably. Ava says she hates a mess, but she creates an absolute disaster area out of these men's hearts and self-control.
The funny thing is how quickly they go from "we need boundaries" to acting like a three-headed dragon guarding their hoard whenever another guy breathes in Ava's direction. It is protective, ridiculous, slightly toxic in the most entertaining way possible, and a total blast to read. It's the literary equivalent of eating a giant tub of frosting: no, it's not a five-course meal of classic literature, but it is exactly what you want on a Friday night.
June 26, 2023
My new favourite trope may just be roommates to lovers after this book!
Marian writes an amazing rh novel! I know that but I was beyond amazed with this book, previously I have only read her dark romance rh and was curious as to how this book/series would compare but omg she kills any kind of romance novel hands down!
I love how low angst and fun this read was, we get to meet the fmc and the guys right off the bat, each guy in the rh was complex and we get to see their personalities through out this read, the fmc is a strong character and she knows what she wants which is something I enjoy in my MCs. Lots of chemistry, tension and pinning between all these characters that will literally give you a toothache it’s so sweet!
The plot is what really kept me reading, I like how the mc is struggling to find a house only to stumble upon these three men she doesn’t really want to live with at first, we also get to see her career start taking off and her fighting to stay in NY even though her family wants her back home, we see one of the men not fully on board with her moving in until he of course changes his mind.
Lots of chemistry and steamy scenes which get better and better the more you read, I’m really excited that this a series and I get to see more of these characters however we got a hfn ending at the end of this book which i really enjoyed. I will definitely now be picking up book two and making my ways through this series.
Marian writes an amazing rh novel! I know that but I was beyond amazed with this book, previously I have only read her dark romance rh and was curious as to how this book/series would compare but omg she kills any kind of romance novel hands down!
I love how low angst and fun this read was, we get to meet the fmc and the guys right off the bat, each guy in the rh was complex and we get to see their personalities through out this read, the fmc is a strong character and she knows what she wants which is something I enjoy in my MCs. Lots of chemistry, tension and pinning between all these characters that will literally give you a toothache it’s so sweet!
The plot is what really kept me reading, I like how the mc is struggling to find a house only to stumble upon these three men she doesn’t really want to live with at first, we also get to see her career start taking off and her fighting to stay in NY even though her family wants her back home, we see one of the men not fully on board with her moving in until he of course changes his mind.
Lots of chemistry and steamy scenes which get better and better the more you read, I’m really excited that this a series and I get to see more of these characters however we got a hfn ending at the end of this book which i really enjoyed. I will definitely now be picking up book two and making my ways through this series.
April 7, 2026
I will start out by saying that I was given an ARC copy of the 2026 revised edition to read and am giving my own opinion.
This book was absolutely phenomenal! I love reading reverse harem books and this book does a fantastic job with it! Combined with the slow burn and the tension between all four characters, it creates a beautiful explosion of passion and love. Because of the slow burn, we don’t really see any smut until the later half of the book, but, in my opinion, it creates a heightened sense of anticipation, especially after watching Ava, Carter, Ben, and Oscar fighting their attractions for a good minute. My favorite part, however, is the banter between the characters. I laughed so often while reading this book just from reading some of the text threads that they have with each other, let alone some of the shenanigans that they (mostly Oscar) get up to! Oscar definitely steals the show and does so often! I couldn’t stop laughing after the shower scene at the beginning of the book! And Carter, while guarded and blunt, ended up being such a caring sweetheart who might secretly love Bridgerton!
I would absolutely recommend reading this book, especially if you love reverse harem romances and I cannot wait to read the 2026 revised edition of the second book!
Thank you so much to Marian Andrew and her team for letting me read the book! I really enjoyed it and appreciate the opportunity!
This book was absolutely phenomenal! I love reading reverse harem books and this book does a fantastic job with it! Combined with the slow burn and the tension between all four characters, it creates a beautiful explosion of passion and love. Because of the slow burn, we don’t really see any smut until the later half of the book, but, in my opinion, it creates a heightened sense of anticipation, especially after watching Ava, Carter, Ben, and Oscar fighting their attractions for a good minute. My favorite part, however, is the banter between the characters. I laughed so often while reading this book just from reading some of the text threads that they have with each other, let alone some of the shenanigans that they (mostly Oscar) get up to! Oscar definitely steals the show and does so often! I couldn’t stop laughing after the shower scene at the beginning of the book! And Carter, while guarded and blunt, ended up being such a caring sweetheart who might secretly love Bridgerton!
I would absolutely recommend reading this book, especially if you love reverse harem romances and I cannot wait to read the 2026 revised edition of the second book!
Thank you so much to Marian Andrew and her team for letting me read the book! I really enjoyed it and appreciate the opportunity!
October 6, 2023
I have mixed feelings about this series so far.
First concern: author immediately fetishizes male on male action. Yes, most of us are fans of mm content, but the author goes on to describe it as a kink for the FMC.
Second concern: I’m not sure the author actually knows what a person of color is. There’s a particular scene where the FMC’s work colleague is being inherently racist, and asks the FMC if one of the men is “at least” a POC. The FMC doesn’t answer, but also doesn’t insinuate in the narration that he is. (Spoiler alert: he is)
Overall, I found Ava a bit difficult as a person. There are a couple of scenes where she legitimately acts like an entitled brat.
Additionally, the writing style is a bit weird with how it flows. It’s pretty poor in nature, and feels like something I would read on Wattpad.
There’s a lot of internal monologue and the first 10% of the book is basically the author telling us Ava’s background rather than having it leak throughout the book. 🙃
I didn’t care for Ben and felt like he was an entitled douche with how he thought of Ava, but I did like Oscar and Carter. Carter was probably my favorite.
Anywho, I give it a 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 for spice since spice is almost immediate.
I’ll continue the series because I’m invested, but I do hope the author’s writing improves as we go.
First concern: author immediately fetishizes male on male action. Yes, most of us are fans of mm content, but the author goes on to describe it as a kink for the FMC.
Second concern: I’m not sure the author actually knows what a person of color is. There’s a particular scene where the FMC’s work colleague is being inherently racist, and asks the FMC if one of the men is “at least” a POC. The FMC doesn’t answer, but also doesn’t insinuate in the narration that he is. (Spoiler alert: he is)
Overall, I found Ava a bit difficult as a person. There are a couple of scenes where she legitimately acts like an entitled brat.
Additionally, the writing style is a bit weird with how it flows. It’s pretty poor in nature, and feels like something I would read on Wattpad.
There’s a lot of internal monologue and the first 10% of the book is basically the author telling us Ava’s background rather than having it leak throughout the book. 🙃
I didn’t care for Ben and felt like he was an entitled douche with how he thought of Ava, but I did like Oscar and Carter. Carter was probably my favorite.
Anywho, I give it a 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 for spice since spice is almost immediate.
I’ll continue the series because I’m invested, but I do hope the author’s writing improves as we go.
June 17, 2022
If you’re in need of a palette cleanser, put this one on the list. This was a new author for me, but i saw the description of it and put it on my watch list for when it came out. I snapped it up and fit it in between some ARC reads. And let me tell you- it was worth it and fit the bill. We get a strong H, fresh out of fashion school trying to make her way back in her home town. She has a group of best girl friends, but is desperate need of a place to live. With slim pickings, she applies to an apartment share with 3 guys. There’s immediate attraction, but try to keep each other at arms length due to awkward roommate stuff. An EX boyfriend comes into play, but in the end (of this book 1 at least) there’s a happily ever after for now. The men are all a bit different, come from different backgrounds- there is still things to uncover about them. They are as delicious as you would want to read! Unfortunately, I’ve been reading a few books with some awkward dialogue- and this one flowed so much nicer- it was what I needed!! I give the book a solid 4.5 stars and will look forward to the next.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Gods of City Glory by Marian Andrew is an absolute must read. Living with three attractive men who are supposedly off-limits sounds simple in theory, but for Ava it quickly becomes anything but. Watching the tension build between all of them was one of my favorite parts of this story. The banter was top tier and had me smiling through so many scenes, while the slow burn kept the chemistry simmering just under the surface. Each interaction added a little more yearning and curiosity, making it impossible not to want to see those carefully set “rules” start to crumble.
What really made this book shine for me was the balance between humor, tension, and just the right amount of drama. The dynamic between Ava and the guys felt natural and entertaining, especially with the constant teasing and growing connection between them. And when the spice finally shows up, it absolutely delivers. This was such a fun, addictive start to the series and it definitely left me excited to see where Ava’s story goes next.
What really made this book shine for me was the balance between humor, tension, and just the right amount of drama. The dynamic between Ava and the guys felt natural and entertaining, especially with the constant teasing and growing connection between them. And when the spice finally shows up, it absolutely delivers. This was such a fun, addictive start to the series and it definitely left me excited to see where Ava’s story goes next.
June 1, 2024
Some previously written reviews of this book mention there is no real plot involved in the storyline, but in my opinion the plot is just “life”. Everyday life, the way we all live it, and the people we meet, the things we do, the love we find (and lose), … It doesn’t create the most gripping storyline, but it does create a more realistic why choose storyline with three best friends who meet the one for them.
There is a bit of MM involved in this why choose storyline, but in this first book it’s mostly focussed on what Ava likes and how they can “entertain” her. I’m not sure it will stay that way, but it’s nice to see all relationships develop slowly (or slow-ish, since the burn level is more medium burn).
You can choose whether you want to read this book as a standalone with a HFN, or a part of a series with a cliffhanger, which I thought was quite fun. I’m at least curious to find out what will happen next for these people.
There is a bit of MM involved in this why choose storyline, but in this first book it’s mostly focussed on what Ava likes and how they can “entertain” her. I’m not sure it will stay that way, but it’s nice to see all relationships develop slowly (or slow-ish, since the burn level is more medium burn).
You can choose whether you want to read this book as a standalone with a HFN, or a part of a series with a cliffhanger, which I thought was quite fun. I’m at least curious to find out what will happen next for these people.
August 25, 2022
Fantastic Book!!!! 10/10
It’s a lighthearted story about four roommates in their mid-20s living in Manhattan. They all struggle to keep things platonic between them because all three guys like the one girl. One of the guys struggles with getting on board and doesn’t want her living there. Lots of antagonism going on between them, but the angst is pretty lightweight.
I teach creative writing, and this is a well-written, easy-to-read book. Lots of POV going on, and everyone gets their own say on the issues going on between them. Unlike some reviewers posted, I didn’t find any significant editing issues worth mentioning. The read is straightforward.
This book covers all five elements of a successful plot:
1. Introduction. - We meet the main female character, Ava is looking for a job and struggles to find a place to live.
2. Rising action. – Ava meets the three guys and rooms with them. The attraction is there, but they fight their urges. This causes tension and conflicts between them. An ex-boyfriend enters the picture initially, and Ava starts dating him to deter her growing attraction to her roommates. This unknown new guy also causes a major hindrance for the male roommates, so they back off from her….somewhat.
3. Climax/turning point. - tension is pretty high between Carter’s and Ava’s arguments.
4. Falling action. - We start to see the results of the main characters’ actions and get a sense of what this means for them and their relationship. We see how Ben and Oscar’s relationship with Ava affects Carter and the new group dynamics.
5. Resolution/denouement. - This final plot point is when everything has been wrapped up, the relationship is determined—and a new sense of normalcy for the characters—has been established. The conflict from the climax has been resolved, and all loose ends have been neatly tied up.
It’s a HEA story, but as described in the blurb, the epilogue ends with a cliffhanger. So if you just want a standalone story, don’t read the epilogue because you’ll get sucked in. I downloaded book 2 and read it over a weekend. Review coming soon!
It’s a lighthearted story about four roommates in their mid-20s living in Manhattan. They all struggle to keep things platonic between them because all three guys like the one girl. One of the guys struggles with getting on board and doesn’t want her living there. Lots of antagonism going on between them, but the angst is pretty lightweight.
I teach creative writing, and this is a well-written, easy-to-read book. Lots of POV going on, and everyone gets their own say on the issues going on between them. Unlike some reviewers posted, I didn’t find any significant editing issues worth mentioning. The read is straightforward.
This book covers all five elements of a successful plot:
1. Introduction. - We meet the main female character, Ava is looking for a job and struggles to find a place to live.
2. Rising action. – Ava meets the three guys and rooms with them. The attraction is there, but they fight their urges. This causes tension and conflicts between them. An ex-boyfriend enters the picture initially, and Ava starts dating him to deter her growing attraction to her roommates. This unknown new guy also causes a major hindrance for the male roommates, so they back off from her….somewhat.
3. Climax/turning point. - tension is pretty high between Carter’s and Ava’s arguments.
4. Falling action. - We start to see the results of the main characters’ actions and get a sense of what this means for them and their relationship. We see how Ben and Oscar’s relationship with Ava affects Carter and the new group dynamics.
5. Resolution/denouement. - This final plot point is when everything has been wrapped up, the relationship is determined—and a new sense of normalcy for the characters—has been established. The conflict from the climax has been resolved, and all loose ends have been neatly tied up.
It’s a HEA story, but as described in the blurb, the epilogue ends with a cliffhanger. So if you just want a standalone story, don’t read the epilogue because you’ll get sucked in. I downloaded book 2 and read it over a weekend. Review coming soon!
July 6, 2023
I really enjoyed this book, I thought it was well written and there were only a few spelling mistakes.
I do want to note though that that although the author claims that each book in the series is a standalone that is definitely NOT the case. While the epilogue is what gives you the cliffy, the main event that is worked out in the next book, each book itself leaves MANY loose ends and unanswered questions which you have to keep reading in the series to find the answer. That alone makes this NOT A STANDALONE! Not to mention if you would start on any other book in the series besides book 1 many things wouldn't make sense since everything builds in the series. I guess it would maybe be possible if after you read book 1 and have the base to maybe jump to another layer book but you would still be lost when past events from other books are mentioned.
I've seen this author attack other people on FB pages making similar statements. She seriously believes that since there isn't a cliffy in the actual book that each is a standalone.
I fell for this comment from her.
If you like me only read completed series I would wait a good long while to start this series. Book 4 was just complete in May of 2023 and book 5 isn't expected until sometime in 2024.
I do want to note though that that although the author claims that each book in the series is a standalone that is definitely NOT the case. While the epilogue is what gives you the cliffy, the main event that is worked out in the next book, each book itself leaves MANY loose ends and unanswered questions which you have to keep reading in the series to find the answer. That alone makes this NOT A STANDALONE! Not to mention if you would start on any other book in the series besides book 1 many things wouldn't make sense since everything builds in the series. I guess it would maybe be possible if after you read book 1 and have the base to maybe jump to another layer book but you would still be lost when past events from other books are mentioned.
I've seen this author attack other people on FB pages making similar statements. She seriously believes that since there isn't a cliffy in the actual book that each is a standalone.
I fell for this comment from her.
If you like me only read completed series I would wait a good long while to start this series. Book 4 was just complete in May of 2023 and book 5 isn't expected until sometime in 2024.
April 9, 2026
I read this when it was first released a few years ago, and I am excited to have read the expanded and revised edition. I remember loving this, and I loved it even more this time around! We follow Ava, who is living in Manhattan, to follow her dreams. She's in search of a new apartment, a life that finally feels like her own, and a job. She finds all three when she shares an apartment with three good-looking men. She plans to just live there, no strings attached: no flirting, no falling in love, nothing along those lines, but things don't work out the way she planned. I'm a sucker for a good rom-com, and this series delivered the first time and is delivering this time! I love the spice, I love the dynamic between Ava and her men, and if I may say so, Mr tall, dark, and nerdy is my favorite still! I look forward to reading the sequel again!
April 14, 2026
Ohhh, I loved this one so much. I am so glad I got the chance to read the new revised edition, as I hadn't gotten to read this series yet! If you love reverse harems, romantic comedies, obsessed MMCs, sassy FMCs, and wickedly good banter & tension, then this is definitely the book for you. I absolutely loved all the MCs, including the side characters. Ava is independent, sassy, and determined. She is looking for a job and housing. She gets all that, plus 3 sinfully sexy roommates. All the men are different, except their obsession and loyalty. Ben is the alpha male. Oscar is the happy, energetic, funny guy. Then you have Carter, my favorite, the grumpy guy who has all his emotions locked down like Fort Knox. Combine the 3, and you are left with 3 sexy gods who will do literally anything for their goddess. I cant wait to dive into book 2!
July 1, 2022
I recommend.
A fun take on rh contemporary romance. I really loved this. The multiple POV was an essential and incredible choice for this story to be told in and it was done so well. Each character is different and interesting enough and I expect the author will expand on their stories within the series. The chemistry between the main characters is hot. I loved the gentle progress from friends to lovers but also enjoyed watching them struggle with the obvious attraction they have for each other. The FC has two female best friends that are funny and relatable which is quite rare in the rh romances I’ve read in the past.. There were some really funny moments in this story and also some emotional scenes. Full thumbs up for this book!!
A fun take on rh contemporary romance. I really loved this. The multiple POV was an essential and incredible choice for this story to be told in and it was done so well. Each character is different and interesting enough and I expect the author will expand on their stories within the series. The chemistry between the main characters is hot. I loved the gentle progress from friends to lovers but also enjoyed watching them struggle with the obvious attraction they have for each other. The FC has two female best friends that are funny and relatable which is quite rare in the rh romances I’ve read in the past.. There were some really funny moments in this story and also some emotional scenes. Full thumbs up for this book!!
January 22, 2023
I liked this. Ava our FL is looking for somewhere to live. She sees an ad for a room but its with three guys. She initially rejects it due to thinking they will be slobs but after her last viewing being terrible she rethinks her rejection and goes for a viewing. Them we meet the roommates. Carter, Ben and Oscar. Handsome(of course) built and not slobs, Ava finds herself moving in.
Ava is dramatic and its almost to much. I enjoyed her fight scene with the X but i think more damage should have been done. She fell down steps and took on a man. I was looking for more mean girls but they arent really a thing in this book. Ben is my least favorite bf, but he seems to have a personality shift after getting into a relationship with Ava.
Ava is dramatic and its almost to much. I enjoyed her fight scene with the X but i think more damage should have been done. She fell down steps and took on a man. I was looking for more mean girls but they arent really a thing in this book. Ben is my least favorite bf, but he seems to have a personality shift after getting into a relationship with Ava.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received this ARC from the author, I opened it not even realizing I was about to lose ALL sense of time and responsibilities. I opened this book while waiting for my daughter to get off the bus, I had instant reluctance to put this down. Get home do mom stuff and once kids are in bed I pick it up again. Now explain how In what seems to be a minute 3 whole hours are gone?! Forcing myself to put it down and go to bed as it’s now midnight I’m anxious to finish it. Fast forward I finish it in record time. This reverse harem, why choose, FMMM storyline has you laughing out loud, feeling all the emotions and having your own dreams. This was absolutely amazing and I look forward to book 2! 10/10 recommend
June 19, 2022
This popped up in one of the groups I'm in, I was looking for something lighter. This author delivered. The story is much lighter than the dark romances I normally read. I was hooked all weekend reading this book. I loved all four main characters, and also the FMC's two BFFs. There's no mistaking the guys are hot, sexy, and gorgeous and I have a feeling the author will slowly dive into more detail about them throughout the series. The men are all different from each other and have interesting backstories. The book does have a 'happily ever after' if you read it as the author advises. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
April 9, 2026
GODS of City Glory is book 1 in a series about 3 roommates, Ben, Carter, and Oscar, who need a roommate and our leading lady Ava, who is looking for a room. This is very much a slow burn, and even though it seems like it might be long, it's a fast-paced read! This book is full of details, and there might be a part in a chapter or two that seems to move quickly, but it doesn't take away from the story any. Once I started this book, I just spent all day in it. Although I liked the plot, there were some spots where inconsistent pacing made this story a little difficult for me to fully immerse myself at times.
March 23, 2026
Note: I read and am reviewing the 2026 edition of this book.
I really enjoyed this reverse harem book! Ava, Oscar, Ben, and Carter’s story is complex and Ava struggles either way her desire for all 3 of her roommates. A horrible attack pushes the story along and provides a connection between all 3 but specifically between Ava, Oscar, and Ben. I love how all in Oscar was from almost the beginning!! I’m giving the book 4 stars because there were times when I wanted to slap Ava and the Epilogue didn’t sit well with me and left me really confused.
I really enjoyed this reverse harem book! Ava, Oscar, Ben, and Carter’s story is complex and Ava struggles either way her desire for all 3 of her roommates. A horrible attack pushes the story along and provides a connection between all 3 but specifically between Ava, Oscar, and Ben. I love how all in Oscar was from almost the beginning!! I’m giving the book 4 stars because there were times when I wanted to slap Ava and the Epilogue didn’t sit well with me and left me really confused.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow 😮💨😮💨
So this is a re-edited & new covers version of the Gods Of City Glory 😜😜😜😜
Ava, fresh to the fashion world, needs a place to stay, that’s not with her parents in Greece, sees a listing of a flat share with 3 guys………
Ben, Carter & Oscar, are looking for the ‘right’ someone that will fit into their home…….then they offer the interview of the apartment…….
Then the fun begins 😮💨😜🤤🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
This is such a good read, following someone on their journey in a cutthroat world, making new ‘friends’ and becoming someone………but then………..
We need book 2 now 🤣🤣
So this is a re-edited & new covers version of the Gods Of City Glory 😜😜😜😜
Ava, fresh to the fashion world, needs a place to stay, that’s not with her parents in Greece, sees a listing of a flat share with 3 guys………
Ben, Carter & Oscar, are looking for the ‘right’ someone that will fit into their home…….then they offer the interview of the apartment…….
Then the fun begins 😮💨😜🤤🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
This is such a good read, following someone on their journey in a cutthroat world, making new ‘friends’ and becoming someone………but then………..
We need book 2 now 🤣🤣
April 13, 2026
Broken Book Therapist Reviews
Roommates to lovers done so well... instalust so real, but the work to get beyond that, to actually communicate and learn and grow and eventually find a rhythm that works. We get to drama and tr@uma that is realistic in this in a way that a lot of times darker romance takes beyond. We also get to see people navigate boundaries and limits and decide what is comfortable or not and make plans for moving forward. We also get to see the reality of how important chosen family is and navigating how to keep those relationships flourishing.
Roommates to lovers done so well... instalust so real, but the work to get beyond that, to actually communicate and learn and grow and eventually find a rhythm that works. We get to drama and tr@uma that is realistic in this in a way that a lot of times darker romance takes beyond. We also get to see people navigate boundaries and limits and decide what is comfortable or not and make plans for moving forward. We also get to see the reality of how important chosen family is and navigating how to keep those relationships flourishing.
June 22, 2022
I loved this and I want all my reverse harems to be romcom's. This book was fantastic. Easy to read, and the dialogue was witty and made me laugh. I think I may have found a new author to continually check up on. I loved all the characters, but I think Oscar is my favorite. I already ordered book 2. can‘t wait to read it!!!
September 8, 2022
It's charming and heartwarming.
I enjoyed reading this book. It's a fun palate cleanser from all the heavy dark romance that one gets when reading RH. The story is light and relatable. It's exactly the right formula for a romantic comedy with the added value that the main female character does not have to choose in the end.
I look forward to the second book in this series.
I enjoyed reading this book. It's a fun palate cleanser from all the heavy dark romance that one gets when reading RH. The story is light and relatable. It's exactly the right formula for a romantic comedy with the added value that the main female character does not have to choose in the end.
I look forward to the second book in this series.
November 19, 2022
Great Read
This is my first bok from this author and I highly enjoyed it. I'm not big on reading MM scenes when I read RH books but Marian Andrew did it wonderfully. If you are a fan of MM with you MFM it may be a little vanilla for you.
However, the hot scenes she writes are super hot. On to the next one.
This is my first bok from this author and I highly enjoyed it. I'm not big on reading MM scenes when I read RH books but Marian Andrew did it wonderfully. If you are a fan of MM with you MFM it may be a little vanilla for you.
However, the hot scenes she writes are super hot. On to the next one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love a good reverse harem, even better when the the other guys like each other too. I laughed more than I can count. This is the first time I have read a book from this author and won't be the last. I can't wait to see what book 2 comes out like. This is a fun easy read. It is very light on the mm content.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3 Men. 1 woman. 1 Ex.
Feelings. Pasts. Dynamics. Pain. Miscommunication.
You'll get it all in book 1.
I didn't put it down all day.
The guys will piss you off. The BFFs will have you cheering. The ex will make you want to commit murder.
And through it all, Ava.
🌶🌶🌶🌶
MMFM
Trauma
PA (not between MCs)
Cheating (Also not between MCs)
Reverse Harem
Feelings. Pasts. Dynamics. Pain. Miscommunication.
You'll get it all in book 1.
I didn't put it down all day.
The guys will piss you off. The BFFs will have you cheering. The ex will make you want to commit murder.
And through it all, Ava.
🌶🌶🌶🌶
MMFM
Trauma
PA (not between MCs)
Cheating (Also not between MCs)
Reverse Harem
April 7, 2026
Review for 2026 version:
This is an incredibly fun first book to the Titans series. It introduced Ava and her new guy roommates. I enjoyed the slow burn to their story and that it still had all the tension and undeniable chemistry. I loved the banter that they had between them. This has made me so excited to read the next books in the series.
This is an incredibly fun first book to the Titans series. It introduced Ava and her new guy roommates. I enjoyed the slow burn to their story and that it still had all the tension and undeniable chemistry. I loved the banter that they had between them. This has made me so excited to read the next books in the series.
April 8, 2026
This is my review of the 2026 Revised Edition
A contemporary RH with likeable characters. Ava, looking to make her mark in the fashion world, finds a place to stay that involves having three male room mates. Ben and Oscar were soon attracted to Ava but Carter was more reserved and cooler.There's plenty of source, drama and emotion in this .A really fun read.
A contemporary RH with likeable characters. Ava, looking to make her mark in the fashion world, finds a place to stay that involves having three male room mates. Ben and Oscar were soon attracted to Ava but Carter was more reserved and cooler.There's plenty of source, drama and emotion in this .A really fun read.
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