GRL 2019 Author Spotlight - Leo and His Lion (Oh My! #2) by Andi James & Lila Wilde

In my attempt to cover some of the attending authors for this year's GRL,

I am reviewing 

 Leo and His Lion

by Andi James and Lila Wilde!

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Leo Varma doesn’t need love. At thirty-seven, he’s satisfied with focusing on his career, friends, and casual hookups. Besides, getting into a real relationship would mean finally telling his conservative family that he’s gay, and possibly losing them forever. He’s convinced himself that living in the shadows is good enough... until he meets Dylan.

Dylan Drake-Matthews might be a catastrophe on two legs, but he loves life. After taking a part-time job at the club Leo frequents, the wide-eyed nineteen-year-old dives into the kink scene with both feet. When his first few attempts end in disaster, Leo takes Dylan under his wing, and everything clicks in a surprising way.

But secret encounters can only carry them so far. Dylan’s authenticity and personal honesty make Leo wish things were different in his own life, while Leo’s family situation keeps him from being what Dylan needs. Can Leo face his fears? Or will he let the love he never expected to find slip through his fingers?

Leo & His Lion is an 80K word May/December, kitten play MM romance featuring an adorable kitten, the sexy man he calls Daddy, and superhero underwear. It is the second book in the Oh My! series and can be read as a standalone.

REVIEW

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Leo and His Lion is a great BDSM romance by Andi James and Lila Wilde. Having loved book one in the Oh My series, Teddy and His Bear, I was excited to check out this next book in the series.

Dylan's a loveable yet clumsy young man. His drunken mishap is a hilarious start to the book. He's a charming man who's youth, looks, and clumsiness makes him adorable.

Their story revolves around a sex club where Dylan starts working and Leo frequents. Leo's a Dom (sometimes), who's instantly attracted to the young Dylan. Watching Leo teach Dylan about BDSM is just stupendous. And woo hoo, the sexy times start early on and continue throughout. And, awwww...kitten play! These scenes are adorable and hot.

Leo's closeted, causing for some fun angst. Only comfortable in the club, his relationships are limited. With Dylan, he's able to actually develop a relationship. Dylan's struggles with submitting are an amazing addition to the story. We don't get enough stories that include this. 

The change is both men throughout the story is fantastic. It's always beautiful to see someone find something that fits them so naturally, and having it help them to grow, in strength, in comfort, and love.

Of course their story also includes lies and coverups, creating some good angst.

Leo and His Lion is a riveting story of claiming what you want from life. The authors do not disappoint in this story of believing in oneself and standing up for oneself. The emotions are all there, as I swooned, I laughed, and I was definitely sad. If you haven't read these authors yet, be sure to check them out.

Andi James

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Andi James has been in love with books and words her entire life. She writes about people finding things — themselves, happiness, love — and edits all kinds of stories. Her two dogs and three cats are her favorite co-workers, and they share a house with her and her husband. She adores coffee, the night sky, and horror movies.

Lila Wilde

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Lila Wilde writes books about people who fall in love with other people. She has one dog, one cat, and one husband and she is obsessed with unicorns and glitter and cupcakes.