The Twelve Dates Of Christmas by Andi James & Lila Wilde

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One lonely lawyer. Twelve blind dates. Finding his special someone will take a Christmas miracle. 

Aiden would rather eat an entire fruitcake than face his ex and his ex’s new boyfriend at their company holiday party — especially by himself. So when his best friend suggests he find some arm candy, Aiden reluctantly agrees to a few blind dates.

Aiden doesn’t expect a dozen perfect matches, but one disastrous night after another is killing his Christmas spirit, and time is running out. There has to be a special guy out there Aiden can kiss under the mistletoe. Right?

The Twelve Dates of Christmas is a 31,000-word MM romance featuring five horny singles, four garlic cheese fries, three IPAs, two naked trees, and a jingle bell head injury. This feel-good story is filled with humor, heart, and a happy ever after perfect for the holidays.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

The Twelve Dates of Christmas is an amazing holiday romance by Andi James and Lila Wilde.

This is the story of Aidan, who's set up on blind dates by his best friend. Along the way, he forms a close friendship with the bartender/bar owner Liam who happens to observe all of the dates.

It's a beautiful tale of not seeing what's in front of you. It's a great story of  finding love in a place you're not looking for it. 

And I love it all. Aidan and Liam are fantastic as friends, and even better as a couple. They are perfect for one another. Absolutely perfect. There's plenty of humor, plenty of charm, and plenty of sweetness. But seriously, be prepared to laugh out loud, because you will. A lot. And often.

It's no surprise that this writing duo combines so much into this short story. The characters and storyline are well developed,  never feeling like something is missing. And from the very first "date" you'll be sucked into by these men.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas is the perfect light-hearted, quick read for this time of year. Grab it, cuddle up under a blanket, and enjoy every second of this precious gem. You won't regret it.

Tony and His Tiger (Oh My!, #3) by Andi James & Lila Wilde

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Jason Manns loves love. Too bad it doesn't love him back. He retired from professional football and came out at the same time, excited to finally search for someone special to share his life — and his kinky secret — with. But what he ends up with is a string of increasingly bad hookups that leaves him unfulfilled and alone.

Tony Taylor doesn't believe in love. Even if it were real, it never lasts. He knows because everyone in his life has suffered from heartbreak, and his only attempt at a relationship ended in disaster. Instead, he focuses on being a good Dom, and one-off encounters suit him just fine… at least, until Jason lands directly in his path.

Jason is everything Tony doesn't want — a bratty submissive looking for more than one night together. But the electricity between them is too intense to deny, and they start a secret fling that slowly evolves into more. When Tony faces the risk of losing him forever, can he admit his feelings to Jason… and himself? Or will he allow the walls around his heart to ruin his chance at happiness?


Tony & His Tiger is a sweetly kinky and steamy 92,000 word friends-to-lovers MM romance featuring a big, bratty submissive, his small, grumpy Dom, and a whole lot of puppy play. It is the third book in the Oh My! series and can be read as a standalone.

Jason Manns loves love. Too bad it doesn't love him back. He retired from professional football and came out at the same time, excited to finally search for someone special to share his life — and his kinky secret — with. But what he ends up with is a string of increasingly bad hookups that leaves him unfulfilled and alone.

Tony Taylor doesn't believe in love. Even if it were real, it never lasts. He knows because everyone in his life has suffered from heartbreak, and his only attempt at a relationship ended in disaster. Instead, he focuses on being a good Dom, and one-off encounters suit him just fine… at least, until Jason lands directly in his path.

Jason is everything Tony doesn't want — a bratty submissive looking for more than one night together. But the electricity between them is too intense to deny, and they start a secret fling that slowly evolves into more. When Tony faces the risk of losing him forever, can he admit his feelings to Jason… and himself? Or will he allow the walls around his heart to ruin his chance at happiness?

Tony & His Tiger is a sweetly kinky and steamy 92,000 word friends-to-lovers MM romance featuring a big, bratty submissive, his small, grumpy Dom, and a whole lot of puppy play. It is the third book in the Oh My! series and can be read as a standalone.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Wow, I absolutely love Tony and His Tiger. This Andi James and Lila Wilde book,  the third in their Oh My! series, is easily read as a standalone.

It's the perfect combination of a BDSM club read, with some kink and a bratty sub. And dear god, Jason has a secret desire, and it is hot!

Tony recognizes immediately that Jason places his trust in the wrong people often. When he reaches out to help the man out of a bad situation, the results are more than either could have ever expected.

The way the two men come together is great, as they naturally gravitate towards each other after a great moment of interference. Jason needs to relax and escape his problems, while Tony's never been a relationship guy. 

Damn, I love Jason and his complexity. A former NFL player, he still has endorsement deals which could be ruined if his desires are outed. It's dangerous enough that he likes kink, and that he's a sub, but if they found out his favorite kink, he'd lose everything. There are also times he's just such a child in his thoughts that I adore him even more.

I don't want to spoil anything, but omg, just read this book! Now!

Tony and His Tiger is an amazing story of trust, secrets, and desires. It's a tender tale of finding someone who accepts the real you and wants to support you. I love this book. Love it. 

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.

Teddy and His Bear (Oh My! #1) by Lila Wilde & Andi James

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At twenty-four, Teddy should be used to feeling abandoned and unwanted. After all, he’s been dealing with it most of his life. But a recent breakup takes him completely by surprise and now he’s on his own again. Nursing new and old hurts, he leans on his makeshift family and finds solace in a growing and unexpected friendship with an older man.

Forty-two-year-old Barrett has successfully ignored his biggest need for years. His last boy left him questioning everything he knew, and he is determined to lead a vanilla life, no matter how much his friends try to convince him to be true to himself. When he learns his favorite barista needs a new place to stay, he offers a solution that leads to spending more time with the younger man.

A change in circumstances brings both men together and their buried feelings to light. Teddy knows he’s attracted to Barrett but isn’t sure if he’s ready to risk his heart again, and Barrett is losing the struggle against his dominant nature. Will learning Barrett’s kinky secret be too much for Teddy, or is it just the thing he never knew he needed?


Teddy & His Bear is a 90K word slow-burn, May/December, Daddy kink MM romance featuring one hot Daddy, his sweet new boy, coffee, and unicorns.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Teddy and His Bear is the first book in Lila Wilde and Andi James' Oh My! series, and wow, it is fantastic!

From the very beginning, as Teddy is dumped by his two boyfriends, I was hooked. My heart was breaking for Teddy immediately. But then, Teddy finds something better than he could have ever imagined, a Daddy in Barrett.

I can't explain how much I love Teddy and Barrett. The men meet while they are both depressed and broken by previous relationships. The way that they come together and find someone who is so damn perfect for them is just amazing and riveting.

Their story contains a whole lot of fun, a ton of steamy moments, and a hot kinky club moment. And I absolutely loved every second of it. You'll read a range of emotions, and be subjected to a plethora of love, tenderness and happiness.

If Teddy and His Bear is an indication of what to expect in the rest of the series, I can't wait. Lila Wilde and Andi James have found a new reader!