This is my first book by writer Alexis Hall. Alexis Hall has written a bunch of books including a paranormal investigator series that I think I will check out sometime later this year. Boyfriend Material is the first book in a new romance series. This was picked as our book club read for April and I was excited to get to read it.
Well, as I tend to do for this book club, I didn't 'read' it, I listened to the audio. For this book that was a good choice as the reader, Joe Jameson, has the most delightful accent - I assume it's a London accent. Is that a thing? In any case, he really helps make the book that much more enjoyable.
Luc is so hard on himself and right from the beginning you just want good things for him. Unlike most of the Romance books, I've read lately this one is not told from both Luc and Oliver's point of view. This one is only from Luc's POV and I did enjoy that change.
The tagline for this book is:
Wanted:
One (fake) boyfriend
Practically perfect in every way
As you know if you read my blog, I love a fake relationship! There is lots of wonderful banter and high-quality cuddling as this fake relationship slowly morphs into so much more. I appreciated Luc's slowly awakening from depression as he spent time with Oliver and Oliver's actions revealing that he wasn't the only person in the relationship with self-esteem issues and doubts. This book has many laugh-out-loud moments and tons of the sweetest scenes.
If I had to compare this story, I would say that this romance reminded me of David Rose and Patrick Brewer on Schitt's Creek. Funny, sweet, and kind. This romance was described as a cracked door romance, by a reviewer on Goodreads. To me, someone who usually reads more explicit romance, I thought it was a closed-door romance. All that is to say, if you prefer more scenes with bedroom ( or other rooms LOL) action, you may be left wanting more, but overall I wouldn't let that stop you from giving this a read!
