Review: A Magically Delicious Christmas by A.E. Madsen 4 of 5 stars

A Magically Delicious Christmas by A.E. Madsen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thomas, a divorced single dad, has settled into life with his son until a surprise call from school reveals that his fourteen-year-old created a dating profile for him. With his ex remarrying, Thomas realizes he hasn’t dated in years and feels out of touch with modern apps and romance. Angelo, a dedicated teacher who spends his days grading papers and unwinding with medical dramas, never expected love to find him at his weekly book club. But when Thomas — his student’s father — asks him out for coffee, their friendship begins to blur into something more. As Christmas approaches, Angelo wonders if it’s wrong to invite Thomas as his date to the faculty party, while Thomas navigates the unfamiliar world of dating and the possibility of opening his heart again.

I really enjoyed this story about finding love when least expected, learning to take chances again, and discovering that the holiday season can bring both magic and romance. I loved how this story explored how love requires balancing multiple identities without losing authenticity and explored how love often arrives when least expected, offering renewal after loss or stagnation. A sweet holiday romance which was easy to understand and feel. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Fighting Temptation by A.E. Madsen 4 of 5 stars

Fighting Temptation by A.E. Madsen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Theodore had a respite during college until he graduated and had to move back home to live in his childhood home and put up with his step-brother Cypress who is the golden child. Then he walks in on them with his friend or after a disaster is forced to share a bedroom. It's confusing because Cypress is so pretty. Theo was a jerk toward Cypress from the moment they met and after a respite for four years while he was at college. Now he just wants Theo to move out and in the meantime, Cypress will continue with his MMM and online college.

This was a nice story of step-brothers who didn't get on until their attraction took over and they found real happiness in each other's arms. I loved the MMA element which gave Cypress a great body as well as an ability to take care of himself. I enjoyed the connection back to Theo's mother and how some of his attitudes and prejudices came from her (and that he then confronted them). Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MX story with mature content.

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Review: Sugar Cookie by A.E. Madsen 3 of 5 stars

Sugar Cookie by A.E. Madsen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Bisexual Clark is forty and divorced. On a short holiday visit to his sister, he decides to use a dating app to have a little fun. However, the guy he matched was his best friend's twenty-year-old son. At least it was a one-time thing and no one needs to know anything about it. Nate is working two jobs and saving up to attend culinary school but when he runs into his most recent one-night stand in the living room he knows that once will never be enough but they know there is a time limit as he is only there for the holidays.

This was a sweet story of how one of the mall elves met and found love with his father's best friend. The odds were against them but they were strong enough and it was delightful to experience the start of their relationship and the sneaking around to see each other. I liked the way that the pros and cons were often thought of by Clark even if he didn't discuss them and that Nate knew who he wanted and went for it not taking no for an answer. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content.

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