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Getting Friendly
By Saxon James
A Never Just Friends Novel, Book 3
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| Getting Friendly, the third book in the Never Just Friends series, is absolutely fantastic. Oh, how I love this boss/employee book. You can't go wrong with this Saxon James read, which is no surprise as this series is simply fabulous. Leon hires Auggie to be his apprentice, causing some issues for the men. First, the attraction between them is strong. Second, Auggie's father doesn't want Leon to hire his son. Third, Auggie isn't quite the most trusted in his job. Omg, some of his mishaps are hilarious, but poor Auggie. He's such a lovable character and his workplace antics are so well written, with the reader able to picture it all. I love how everything evolves for these men. The feelings develop naturally and they each stand by one another completely. And Leon. Leon's so hardened to love, until he falls for Auggie. I adore that Auggie is able to slip his way past Leon's walls. And man, does he ever. Leon obviously sees something special in Auggie from the start. Auggie's issues with his father are a large part of this story. Hell, his father is the reason the two end up working together at all. And everything that follows makes me love Auggie even more. And then comes the sex. The author gifts Auggie with a special gift, as he's well endowed. With so many having been intimidated by his size, it's fabulous that Leon wants him to top. This is definitely a wonderful aspect of their journey. Everything about this book works for me. I love the author's writing style. Written in alternating first person pov, both men are easy to understand and fall in love with. It's easy to root for these two. There are also plenty of secondary characters who contribute to the storyline. Getting Friendly is a riveting and all consuming read. I love every minute of this Saxon James romance. I love it all, as it's a great blend of sweetness, romance, and heat. |
Auggie flags down the bartender as I slide into the free stool and turn my attention to the man sitting next to me. He’s all big eyes and flushed cheeks, and when he turns his overeager attention back on me, I immediately soften toward him.
“You okay after today?” I find myself asking. I’d been prepared to ignore what happened, but I genuinely want to know.
His stare drops to the bar top. “Yeah, just one of those things, right?”
My bullshit sensors are in overload again. “Right.”
“Besides, plenty more fish in the sea …”
“I think that refers to dating.”
“Don’t see why it can’t apply here.”
Okay, he’s got me there. “True.”
When the drinks arrive, he nudges mine toward me and props his chin in his hand. “Did I stain your floor?”
“Nah. Nothing a little sanding won’t fix. Seriously, don’t worry about it.”
He watches me for a moment. “Since I’ll probably never see you again after tonight, can I tell you something?”
“Shoot.”
“I’m a total screwup,” he says on a sigh. “That’s why Dad won’t hire me and why I don’t have any references. The few places who have hired me haven’t kept me around for long, and none of them are anyone I want a potential employer talking to.”
“I kinda got the, ah, clumsy impression.”
“What could have given you that idea?” His tone is flat, even as he looks mortified.
I can’t help it—I start to laugh. “Is that how all your interviews go?”
“Only the good ones.”
“Poor Auggie.”
For some reason, the disappointment on his face melts away. “I know, feel sorry for me.”
“Nah, something tells me you’ll be okay.”
“Well, you were literally my last hope, so I’ll have to be okay doing something else with my life.”
“Oh yeah, like what?”
“Maybe I’ll take up sculpting. And be a, umm, sculp…tist?”
“I think they’re called artists.”
“Are they?”
I snort. “I don’t know. But you should probably figure it out before you print business cards.”
“I guess it’s back to the drawing board.”
I sip my drink quietly for a moment. “What do you want in a job?”
“Something physical, or at least varied. My attention span is way too short for sitting at a desk all day. Preferably outdoors.”
“What about … fisherman?”
“Gross.”
“Sports coach?”
“As well as clumsy, I’m exceptionally uncoordinated. Next!”
“Umm … miner? Logger?”
“You’re terrible at this.”
“Remind me which of us has a job.” I keep my voice kind so I don’t bring him down again.
Auggie orders two shots, and I’m not about to turn down free Jäger. We both throw them back, and I watch Auggie cringe through his.
“It’s no use. At this point, I should cut my losses and go into porn.”
I choke on my drink because that’s the last thing I was expecting an innocent-looking guy like Auggie to say. His eyes are starting to look a bit glassy and unfocused though, so I guess the alcohol is talking. “There’s a market for everything, I suppose.”
“Hey!” He gives me a little nudge. “I’ll have you know I’m quite confident in what I have.”
And even if Auggie isn’t my type, I’m red-blooded enough to recognize he’s sexy as hell in a twink kinda way. “Send me your OnlyFans and I’ll show my support.”
“Why?” He leans a little closer and wets his pink bottom lip. “I could give you a free show tonight.”
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Saxon James is an author from Australia who's obsessed with writing queer characters. She has a range of books from YA to adult and they all have one thing in common: swoony, sweet love.
When not writing, Saxon exists on a diet of coffee and chocolate while putting her KU subscription to the test.
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