Review: IRL: In Real Life by Lucy Lennox by Molly Maddox 3 of 5 stars

IRL: In Real Life by Lucy Lennox by Molly Maddox
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Conor’s story begins with a misdirected, impulsive text that sparks a steamy exchange with a stranger. What he doesn’t realize is that the recipient is Wells Grange, his infuriatingly controlling business rival. By day, Conor clashes with Wells in high-stakes meetings; by night, he’s drawn to the commanding allure of his anonymous texter. As feelings deepen, Conor struggles to keep his emotions in check. Meanwhile, Wells quickly pieces together that Conor is his mysterious texter. Instead of revealing the truth, he indulges in the flirtation, convinced it’s harmless. But as their professional and personal lives intertwine, Wells finds himself breaking his own rule of keeping emotions out of the equation.

This was an enjoyable tale of mistaken identities, undeniable chemistry, and the blurred lines between rivalry and romance. It did become a bit silly at times but it was still a fun read. The book title did fit the story well. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Hitched by Lucy Lennox 2 of 5 stars

Hitched by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Former Marine Percy "Champ" Champion has always thrived under pressure, whether dodging bullets or building his security empire. But going undercover as a wedding planner to recover cartel data proves to be his most chaotic mission yet. Between his meddling ex, town matchmakers, and his dangerously tempting fake fiancé, Quinn Taffet, Champ finds himself in a whirlwind of complications. As lines blur between duty and desire, he faces a challenge he's never prepared for—protecting his heart from falling for Quinn in the midst of all the madness.

This was a nonsensical story which I found hard to read and enjoy. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Nanny Proposal by Lucy Lennox 3 of 5 stars

The Nanny Proposal by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Brody has spent four years in love with his boss, Dr. Grant Brighton—an intelligent, gorgeous single dad who is seemingly off-limits. Taking a job as the family's nanny only deepens his feelings, but he’s accepted that his love story will remain unrequited. That is, until the Dean of Admissions at Grant’s daughters’ dream school demands a two-parent household, forcing Grant to propose a marriage of convenience. As their arrangement blurs the lines between real and pretend, Brody must find a way to convince Grant that their relationship could be more than just for show.

This was an enjoyable story which was not much different from any other story in the Nanny to spouse trope. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Finding Lord Landry by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Finding Lord Landry by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story filled with hidden identities, reluctant love, and high-stakes drama. Landry Davis, a supermodel known for his charm and carefree persona, secretly harbors a life of nobility and unspoken love for his personal assistant, Kenji Toma. Their dynamic, marked by snarky clashes and undeniable chemistry, takes a dramatic turn when Kenji’s safety is threatened. To protect him, Landry reveals his hidden title as Viscount Hawling and stages a public façade of marriage. As their fake relationship unfolds, old tensions and long-buried feelings rise to the surface, blending humour, romance, and intrigue.

I loved that the two men loved each other but it was hard for them to admit to each other. Their fiery relationship was passionate and explosive at times but also fun. Very emotional and lots of feelings in this story (and not just from the two main characters). This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Inheriting Miss Fortune by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Inheriting Miss Fortune by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dev came to tiny Majestic, Wyoming, to escape misfortune: the loss of his brother; his parents’ blame for it; the billion-dollar secret that caused it all. He finds peace in his horses, in his friends, in quiet nights alone and sometimes in remembering a scorching-hot one-night-stand from two years ago. But everything changes when Tully Bowman, the man behind that unforgettable encounter, turns up in Majestic bringing Dev the daughter he's inherited (along with her multi-million-dollar trust fund). Just like that, his peace becomes chaos, his quiet nights are filled with little Lellie’s cries for “Daddy,” and the heat between Tully and him becomes more than just a memory. Because it seems Tully’s planning to stick around at least until Dev proves he's a “suitable father” and not the fortune-hunter Lellie’s grandparents think that he is. And the longer they spend together the more he challenges and provokes Dev, comforts and calms him the harder it is to remember why he ever thought one night would be enough. He's a bad bet for fatherhood, but if he chooses to keep Lellie and raise her as his own, it won’t be for her money. It will be because this precious girl and the man who brought her to him might be the fresh start and new family his heart has been looking for.

This was a really sweet story of how Dev inherited his daughter after her mother's tragic death and a chance to rekindle his relationship with Tully. There was suitable drama with the evil grandparents and dodgy lawyers which they were able to get past with help of their friends and their own determination. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Marrying Mr. Majestic by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Marrying Mr. Majestic by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Silas transformed himself into many things over the years. A Yale graduate. A brilliant corporate strategist. A city boy. And, though no one outside his inner circle knows it, a billionaire.   One thing he never expected to be? Accidentally married to a straight, small-town cowboy named Waylon, the pride and joy of Majestic, Wyoming. As it turns out, Majestic is more charming than he'd expected, and Way is not entirely without charms himself. It also turns out he’s not as straight as he thought he was. Before he knows it, dusty boots feel more comfortable than his shiny wingtips, coffee at the Love Muffin tastes better than Starbucks, and being the First Husband of Majestic starts to seem as important as any corporate merger he's ever negotiated. But for a man with secrets to keep and a whole life waiting for him back in Manhattan, the only thing worse than Marrying Mr. Majestic would be falling in love with him for real.

I loved this story with the two men who were thrust together in Vegas but over time living in close proximity feelings started to become involved. I loved the involvement of friends and family and how that fed into the story. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Prince of Lies by Lucy Lennox 3 of 5 stars

Prince of Lies by Lucy Lennox

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rowe Prince is many things. Gorgeous? Yes. Unintentionally hilarious? Absolutely. The hottest, sunshiniest virgin to ever set foot in Manhattan? Oh, yeah. One thing he’s not, though, is a reclusive billionaire named Sterling Chase who supposedly founded Bash's company. So when the man (literally) stumbles into a charity gala saying precisely that, he does what anyone would: he sets out to prove he’s a liar. Except it turns out Rowe’s ridiculous falsehoods are surprisingly enchanting. The heart of gold beneath his borrowed tux makes even a jaded businessman like Bash start to believe in fairy tales. And there’s no faking the heat between them when the man’s in his bed. But when it turns out Rowe’s lies conceal a secret that threatens the company Bash has spent years building, he has to choose: say goodbye to the sweet pretender he's falling for, or risk everything for a man who just might be the prince of lies.

This was a sweet story about two men who met when one impersonated a fictitious character much to the amusement of the other. It helped to uncover a plot to steal the company and Rowe's intellectual property. I thought that the plot was mad and the speed that they fell in love was a bit quick. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Protecting Mr. Fine by Lucy Lennox 5 of 5 stars

Protecting Mr. Fine by Lucy Lennox

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kids from backwoods Georgia don’t land scholarships to Yale, but Zane did, and striking it rich - like, billions of dollars rich - with his best friends after graduation should have used up his luck for a lifetime. But luck struck again when he followed his passion into music. His career exploded, and now he gets to travel the world, performing for thousands of raving fans every night. When you get this lucky, you don’t get to want more, and you definitely don’t get to complain about the little things. His family, his crew, and his label are counting on him and he refuses to let them down. He pretends he's fine, totally fine, Mr. freaking Fine even when someone starts targeting him with a strange series of threats. The only one who sees beneath the pretense is his gorgeous, strictly-professional bodyguard. Ryan keeps him safe and calm. He holds him when he's terrified. But even Ryan doesn’t see everything. He doesn’t know Zane wants him. That he craves him. The man who keeps him together has no idea how much he wants him to take him apart. And he'll never tell. Because there’s no way someone as strong and confident as Ryan could have feelings for someone as chaotic as him. Nobody’s that lucky - not even Mr. Fine.

I loved this story with pop star Zane and his bodyguard Ryan. Their relationship was lovely and while they tried to stay professional their feelings and emotions meant it became more familiar and closer. The threats to Zane were dramatic and the way that they worked it out was interesting. Their future looked great after Zane made some major life changes so that they could be together. Easy to read and feel it will pull your heartstrings. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Thick as Thieves by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Thick as Thieves by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Julian Thick has been in love with Parker Ellis who is his best friend forever but unfortunately he is straight. Now all is lost because he is engaged to his high school sweetheart Erin. Then at the wedding weekend Parker is left at the altar Julian whisks him away to a cabin in Aster Valley. Then he accidentally discovers that Julian has been keeping secrets. The kind of secrets that lead to hot experimental kisses in front of a blazing fire, tentative physical exploration in a way he'd never imagined before, and the kind of intimate, true confessions he'd never even dreamed of between Parker and the one person who's always been his true home.

I loved this story of how Julian got his HEA with his best friend at Aster Valley and the perfect future. I enjoyed how Julian's friends were involved even if some of it was hilarious. Easy to read, feel and understand this was full of emotions. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Hot as Heller by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Hot as Heller by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Declan left LA for a reason. He'd had his fill of big Hollywood stars and their even bigger egos. He wants something genuine. Something real. And it doesn’t get any realer than being the new sheriff of Aster Valley, Colorado. That is, until entitled Finn Heller appears on the scene, handing me the keys to his convertible like Declan is his personal servant. The former child star and wannabe action hero is the hottest thing he's ever seen. He’s also a snarky party animal with legions of adoring fans and attitude for days. Or so he thought. The longer the film crew stays in town, the more he begins to wonder if Finn is hiding his true self, one that’s as beautiful inside as out. He’s a star alright, but the kind that shines bright enough to light up the night sky. A wish Finn will find a way to make things work with him, even if it means his next role is my very own leading man.

I loved this story as the two men learned more about each other and turned their lust into love which helped to give Finn the confidence to make some overdue changes in his life which was perfect for a life with Declan too. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Sweet as Honey by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Sweet as Honey by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Sam rode his bike into Aster Valley, it was supposed to be temporary. A quick, relaxing visit with friends. No entanglements. Zero drama. But then he saw the bumblebee being harassed on the side of the highway. More specifically, he saw Truman Sweet, Aster Valley’s resident botanist, spice merchant, and bee-costume enthusiast, being harassed. And the second he got involved, all his plans for a quick departure scattered like pollen on the breeze. It turns out that Truman—adorkably shy, relentlessly sunshiny, hot as all heck, reluctantly-still-a-virgin Truman - has secrets. Secrets someone in this charming small town doesn’t want brought to light. Secrets that rouse every one of my protective instincts just as surely as his kisses rouses other parts of Sam. Sam will do whatever it takes to protect Truman from the dangers in his past, but after a lifetime of loneliness and disappointment, how can he possibly convince him to trust him with his future?

I loved this story but it also made me very sad that the town was so rotten and that Truman was so badly treated by so many people as well as his parents. I was pleased that he had an aunt and friends who were on his side. Sam was a conundrum as he defended Truman yet was happy for years to take the way that his family drained him emotionally and financially. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Right as Raine by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Right as Raine by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tiller is the first openly gay professional football player and he can’t afford to make any mistakes, on or off the field. The absolute biggest mistake  he could make right now would be to fall for Mikey Vining, his best friend, employee and, more importantly, Coach’s baby boy. Mikey spent years learning to keep his eyes, and hands, to himself. But resisting the temptation becomes nearly impossible when Tiller Raine and him end up together in a small cabin in a remote Colorado town. Suddenly, there’s not much to do but look at each other. And talk. And hopefully, hopefully touch. But what happens when their stay in Aster Valley is over and it’s time to return to the real world? Will Coach blow the whistle on their relationship? Or will Tiller admit there might actually be something he loves more than football after all?

I loved this story with the football player and the coach's son who was a great cook and nutritionist. Their connection was intense and perfect for the battles they may face in the future. I loved Mikey who felt very real from the writing. Easy to read, feel and understand and full of emotions. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Hijacked by Lucy Lennox 1 of 5 stars

Hijacked by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Renowned cardiologist Carter Rogers is used to having things under control. His life, his prestigious reputation, his career, his future. Things he can’t control this time around include falling for his very hot, very mouthy ex-Special Forces bodyguard. In short, Carter’s peaceful, well-planned life has been hijacked.

This was full of groan worthy puns to the extent that I just couldn't concentrate on the actual story. I suggest giving this series a miss. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Professor Platonic by Lucy Lennox 3 of 5 stars

Professor Platonic by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jack Wilde has had a very bad day and could really use a hug. His grad school application to join the Raintree Arctic Expedition gets unexpectedly denied, and he knows exactly who to blame. Professor River Henry has always had it out for him. All Jack wants to do is drown his sorrows in some platonic cuddles and pretend he hasn't hit rock bottom before his scientific career has even had a chance to get off the ground. But when Professor Henry is the one standing on the other side of the hotel room door in response to Jack's add for comfort, he suddenly realises with breath-stealing horror, just how far he has left to fall.

I enjoyed this short story in the Forever Wilde series. I enjoyed the chemistry between the two men and the friends to lovers style of this story. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

*** Please note Professor Platonic first appeared in the Nightingale Charity Anthology.

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Review: Forever Wilde in Aster Valley by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Forever Wilde in Aster Valley by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Miller Hobbs finds himself on a winter vacation in Colorado with the giant, exceedingly loud, Marian and Wilde families, he doesn’t quite know what to do with himself. He’s not really a Marian or a Wilde despite having DNA ties to both. So every morning before the rest of the family wakes up and fills Rockley Lodge with holiday merriment (and noise), he escapes to the quaint downtown of Aster Valley where he spies a man through the bakery window kneading dough and dancing to music only he can hear. Miller is entranced by the dancing baker, and when Darius looks up and catches Miller staring, the interest suddenly goes both ways. Can two strangers find love among the quaint chaos of an Aster Valley Christmas? Even if it includes the two most overwhelming and meddling families vying for the title of greatest matchmakers of all time?

This was a sweet love story with all of the two families getting into Miller's romantic life and a chance for him to understand just how crazy they all are. I loved that he was able to tell and sort out feelings with his grandmother and that she was making such that he would be alright in the future. Darius was a special soul and I loved that he was secure enough to give Miller the help and support that he needed. Their relationship was special and both men were supportive of each other. Easy to read, feel and understand there were a lot of deep emotions in this story. This is an MM story with mature content.

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Review: NautiCal by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

NautiCal by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cal went back to the boat owned by a jerk called Prescott from the bar to apply for the chief mate's job but he was the owner’s cheating, gold-digging almost brother-in-law and Cal ended up stuffed in a closet when the ship left the harbour. The ship's owner found him and he agrees to be his fake boyfriend on a cruise through the British Virgin Islands to tempt Prescott to reveal his cheating ways. Jonathan Worthington isn’t just a billionaire, he’s funny and generous and a little bit of a control freak as well as being six feet of sleek, gorgeous silver fox perfection, and suddenly, it’s not just his yacht Cal is lusting over.

This was a sweet version of the fake boyfriend trope mixed in with a healthy dose of forced proximity. I loved Worth with his confidence and the way that Cal was able to unbalance him which produced fun results. I loved the way that their affection for each other came slowly and that it snuck up on them. I loved how clueless Worth was at times and that his sister had to prompt him. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: King Me by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

King Me by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

FBI Agent Dirk Falcon arrived at an art heist three years ago to find Kingston Wilde tied to a radiator claiming to be an innocent bystander but years later he discovered that King was a notorious art thief he had been tracking for years and had let go. After a priceless artefact goes missing, King is the only one who can help recover it and so Falcon has to work with King but never expected to fall for him. King knew it was time to quit and so headed home to Hobie, Texas, intending to hang up his lock picks for good but the FBI had other plans and Falcon approached him with an offer he couldn’t refuse: full immunity for my past crimes in exchange for helping him with one last job. The catch is that the job involves stealing from the man who taught King everything he knows and then double-crossed him years ago. Pulling this off means trusting Falcon and his team, but how does he trust the sexy agent when he’s staked his career on taking King down?

I loved this story with the complicated emotions around Falcon and King plus those around King and his former partner. The layers that expanded around the FBI team and their management added to the intrigue and confusion. The relationship between King and his family was special and it was great that they turned up in Paris for him. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Wilde Love by Lucy Lennox 4 of 5 stars

Wilde Love by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Weston “Major” Marian is gay and ran away at the age of seventeen and found a home in the Army where his fellow soldiers became family, giving purpose to his time in Vietnam. Then Liam “Doc” Wilde Doc Wilde joined his medevac crew. A night alone in the jungle after a helicopter crash forces them to rely on each other for survival sharing secrets cementing a bond between them. Doc is straight with family back in Texas. When their tours end Doc goes home to his family and Major continues to serve. Over time, their connection continues to grow and when, years later, an unexpected illness turns Doc's life upside down, Major is the first person he turns to for help.

It was lovely to read Doc and the Major's stories. The two men were devoted to each other and it was heartening to read all about the challenging times when they first met each other and the steadfast way that Major supported Doc and his family through rough times and change. I loved the children and the easy way Major was with them - an uncle and father to them. Their second wedding in California was very emotional for them and the reader too. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: His Saint by Lucy Lennox 5 of 5 stars

His Saint by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Augie doesn't need protection even after a home invasion but to appease his sister he agrees to take self-defence lessons. He is allocated Saint Wilde a big, muscled former Navy SEAL who is everything he'd always daydreamed about but never thought he could have. Saint is dead set on looking out for him even when things in his life are suddenly complicated. Between the increasing threats against him and pressure from his wealthy family to be someone he's not, he's having a hard time keeping it together. Then Augie starts to wonder - while Saint's busy looking after everyone else, who's looking after him? Saint is benched after opening his big mouth and getting into trouble with a high-profile client. Now he is back in his hometown teaching self-defence to an antiques nerd in a local gym but when attractive and petite Augie arrives he nearly trips over his own feet as he is adorable and very scared. He won't tell Saint what's spooked him, but he won't rest until he finds a way to take the fear out of his gorgeous eyes. Even if defending Augie means he has to stop protecting his own heart.

I enjoyed this story with the treats to Augie and his horrible family at the heart of his problems and Saint trying to protect him while getting to the bottom of something Auggie wasn't prepared to talk about. There was so much chemistry between the two men that it was inevitable that they would end up together they just needed the right conditions for it to thrive. The crux of Augie's troubles were all around his family and I loved the way that his grandfather tried to protect him as best that he could. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Hudson's Luck by Lucy Lennox 3 of 5 stars

Hudson's Luck by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Hudson Wilde broke his girlfriend's heart so his boss (her father) sent him to Ireland to redeem himself and then he hopes to get back on track with his life goals to get promoted and have the life he's planned: a successful career, loving wife and kids, a comfortable, financially-secure home life in Texas. All of that seems to evaporate the moment he walks into the historic pub in Ireland and sees the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. Only, Charlie Murray is not a woman but a man who for the first time in Hudson's life makes him repeatedly take a look at him, touch him, maybe even kiss him. Maybe he is not as straight as he thought. Hudson walks into the family's pub and begins babbling so adorably, that Charlie can't help but fall just a little bit in love. But he's looking for Forever Man, and the sexy American is certainly not him. But those eyes... how can he resist? After Charlie has to go to Hobie, Texas, right into the middle of Hudson's steady life, more gay Wildes than can fit on a dance floor, the more time he spends with Hudson, the more Charlie thinks he might be his Forever Man after all. And he may be his. Is it possible they could both be so lucky?

This was a good story after the mess of the proposal which wasn't which had so made me laugh. Some of this story is heartwarming and some are a bit ridiculous which took my review points down by one. I did enjoy the small amount of humour in this story but there were also a lot of emotional and thought processing moments. East to read and understand. This is an MM story with mature content.

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