Blurb
He’s my fake boyfriend and I’m straight. So why do I suddenly want more?
Tate: I’m everything people hate—
Spoiled, arrogant heir to a billion-dollar fortune.
Scion of a family that made its name opposing LGBTQ+ rights.
The last thing I expected to develop was a conscience.
I blame Emory Murphy—the golden-haired mess of a dreamer who turned my life upside down.
Somehow, I agree to pretend be Em’s boyfriend for his brother’s wedding.
Somehow, I don’t realize this means we’ll share a bed.
Somehow, I find myself kissing him.
More than kissing him.
And liking it.
How do you go back to being friends after that?
Hey, wanna grab some beers and forget about the time I had my mouth around your—
Yeah. Not happening.
With my family calling me home, I need to put this all behind me.
But try as I might, I can’t get Em out of my mind.
He has no idea that I’m really falling for him.
And my family has no idea who I really am.
I just want to feel free for once in my life—
But am I brave enough to tell either of them the truth?
Free Spirit is a 122,000 word m/m romance that’s got more sweetness than sunshine and peaches, more angsty pining than a coniferous forest, and more steam than a south Georgia summer night. Fake boyfriends, discovering bisexuality, and out-for-you themes. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Falling into a Spencer Spears book is like taking a vacation with good friends. And in Free Spirit, it's a wonderful time with those friends.
I always know I will get lovable characters, a worthy storyline, and will enjoy the heck out of it all. In this one, like all his books, there is a lot going on throughout. It starts with Em needing a fake boyfriend and some fun times with Tate and his aunt.
Two major themes throughout are homophobia and sexual discovery.
Both men are fantastic characters. Em is so darn loveable, and to see him hurting is heart breaking. Tate's a complex character who's struggling with what he wants from life. His time with his aunt is life changing and well written.
The way the two develop their friendship is beautiful. They are just perfect for each other, both giving the other a sense of love and home.
Tate was previously a homophobic ass, but he's suddenly changing his views. He knows this won't go over well with his parents, thus making his decisions even more difficult.
And awww, Mal, Deacon, and their daughter Lily just make me smile. And this is what I mean by visiting family. Old characters making appearances just endear me more to Spencer's books. That said, this is easily read as a standalone, yet more appreciated being read after Wild Heart.
This story has a lot going on, including fake relationship, friends to lovers, exes, and a mystery. I love the story and all it's discoveries. The mystery revolves around land developers that are definitely up to no good.
What can I say? Fear makes people do stupid things.
Damn, in the end, I love the way that Tate is written. A man who's so lost and confused for most of the book, his story and character growth is beautiful. He's such a gentle soul and completely lovable. His sexual discovery is perfectly done, with all the first time feelings and more.
And, omg, the humor is amazing. Be prepared for hilarious dates, funny drunken tales, and more.
This is a story of what if's, wondering who one would be if they were born into a different family. This aspect is totally relatable and well explored. It's also a story of finding a place where one belongs. Tate has never felt he belonged anywhere before, and his journey is fabulous. And in the end, it's a story of finding one's choosen family.
My favorite quote is "You can't put a price on yourself." What can I say? It's both poignant and important.
As usual, the author delivers with a long, complex tale full of tons of character growth. Free Spirit is a wonderful, feel-good story. At just under 500 pages, you are getting more than your money's worth, as well as plenty of laughs.
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