Stripped (Four Bears Construction #6) by K.M. Neuhold

 

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A ripped, transgender construction worker and a tweed-wearing, tortoise-shell-cozy-knitting, bear of a professor... Somebody's getting stripped.

The last place I expected to run into my childhood camp crush was at the local university, looking all kinds of cute in a tweed jacket with a nervous blush. I’ve always had a bit of a thing for the nerdy professor type.

Demetri says he doesn’t date. I want to believe that it’s true and not that he’s not interested in a transgender man like me. If all he can offer me is friendship, I’m more than happy to take it.

Coy looks during sweaty workouts, rainy nights on his couch watching him knit shell cozies for his pet tortoise… I’m falling for him whether I want to or not.

Can I break down his walls and prove to him that he can trust me with his heart? And can I trust him with mine?


***Stripped is a swoony, steamy MM romance that is the 6th book in the Four Bears Construction Series. It can be read as a stand alone, but you won’t want to miss these bear’s antics. This series does not contain any shifters, only the OTHER kind of bears.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Stripped, the fourth book in the Four Bears Construction series, is a delightful romance by KM Neuhold. Although reading in order adds to the fun, this can definitely be enjoyed as a standalone. 

In this story, Miller is a transgender construction worker who falls for his former childhood crush. Both men are well developed and easy to fall in love with. 

The author does a great job with Miller, representing his emotions and body issues well. I adore that Miller is the tough construction worker, while Demetri is the nerdy professor. This is a fun twist, with great transgender representation. 

Besides the obvious, the men are complete opposites in many ways. They're personalities, appearances, self confidence, etc. It's great seeing the confident Miller build up Demetri's self esteem, making him finally feel worthy of love.  

I love the big group of construction workers and all they bring to each book in this series. 

Stripped is an enjoyable fluffy read. I easily fell into this KM Neuhold story and loved it throughout. This is the perfect choice when you're in the mood for a fun, easy read. 

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Getting Friendly (Never Just Friends Book 3) by Saxon James

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Getting Friendly
By Saxon James

 A Never Just Friends Novel, Book 3

LEON

When I’m looking for a hook up, I want three things:

Big, thick, and rough.

So it doesn’t make sense that I can't get my new hire out of my head.

He's a tiny guy with big ideas ... and he's my apprentice which means he's completely off limits.

But he’s already under my skin.

And for the first time with any guy, I don’t think I can hold my own against him.

Physically, yes. Emotionally, no.

Auggie makes me weak.

AUGGIE

Growing up, I always wanted to go into the family business and follow in Dad’s footsteps.

Until in my senior year of high school when he told me to find a new dream.

No one would let a small, clumsy guy like me on a construction site.

And after trying and failing for years, I was starting to believe him.

Then LJ Constructions calls me for an interview and when I meet Leon, he becomes my new dream.

He's hot as hell, self made, and instead of putting me down, he sees what I’ve always seen in myself.

But I’m not dumb enough to throw away this one chance at my dream job, not even for him.

Not even if I really, really want to.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

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. 

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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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Love You So Madly (Love You So Stories #2) by Tara Lain

 

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What does it mean when you have it all ... and you’d like to give some of it back?

Ben Shane’s a hard-working guy, deeply committed to an important job.
Dusty Kincaid is a hard-working guy who happens to be Ben’s handyman.

Ben’s chafing against his engagement to a super-wealthy man who makes him feel like a trophy wife – but is he really going to give up a partner who drives a Ferrari for one who takes the bus?

Dusty has challenges Ben can’t begin to imagine, and the world thinks they’re crazy. But face it. From the beginning, this love has been a little bit mad.

LOVE YOU SO MADLY is an improbable love, challenged hero, no-sugar-diet, MM romance. 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Love You So Madly is a fabulous book. The second book in Tara Lain's Love You So Stories, I love it!

The tone immediately grabbed my attention and I found myself riveted throughout.  Ben's intrigued by a worker in his office, Dusty. Meanwhile, Ben's rich fiance is an inconsiderate ass. I enjoy the way Ben and Dusty get to know one another, and the way their whole storyline unfolds.  This is a story of finding someone who appreciates you, your interests, and your passions. It's about finding someone who makes you smile. Their story includes conflict, attraction, and a sweet romance, as well as seizures. The seizures part is well written with knowledge and compassion. I am impressed with how this is all added to the storyline.  Love You So Madly is one of those books that surprised me. This Tara Lain read is way more than I was expecting.

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - All Screwed Up by Beth Bolden & Brittany Cournoyer

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Book Title: All Screwed Up

Author: Beth Bolden & Brittany Cournoyer

Publisher: Self-Published

Cover Artist: Cate Ashwood Designs

Release Date: November 6, 2020

Genre/s: Contemporary m/m romantic comedy

Trope: Enemies to lovers

Themes: Starting over, learning to work together

Heat Rating:  3 flames  

Length: 55 000 words

It is a standalone story.

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All’s fair in love and remodeling.

   

Griffin Caldwell can’t wait to make a fresh start: new job, new town, new house. He’s even realized the lifelong dream of owning his own home. Except when he arrives, nothing is what he expected, and Griffin’s celebration turns from triumphant to terrible.

Not only is his “cute bungalow” a derelict heap, it needs major remodeling work to be livable. And it turns out there’s only one person in town who’s even willing to commit to the project.

The first time David Webber talks to Griffin about his disaster zone of a house, he’d like nothing better than to hang up the phone. But he’s stuck. All his grumpy behavior has gotten him is a whole stack of bad reviews online and no clients.

From the moment they collide over a busted toilet, sparks and snark fly. The only thing that might be hotter than their mutual animosity is their intense chemistry.

Neither of them wants to admit it at first but as the project evolves and their lives intertwine, maybe what they’re working on isn’t just a house. It might even be proof that a caring partnership can build a strong, long-lasting foundation--and an even fiercer love. 

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My Rating - 4 Stars!

All Screwed Up is a sweet and tender romance by Beth Bolden and Brittany Cournoyer. 

This enemies to lovers tale is full of two men who need to overcome their stubbornness. They butt heads and need to learn to communicate and find a balance. It's all a fun read. 

And, dear lord, if you enjoy unique meet cutes, this one definitely has that! I know I'll never forget it. 

David and Griffin end up falling for one another without even meaning to. If you enjoy an emotional slow burn, you will enjoy this one. In the end, both men are trying to be their best selves, not just for themselves, but for each other. And that is love!

Their tale includes some wonderful fatherly advice, the cutest of pets, and a house under construction. It has a grumpy construction worker and a homeowner who won't stay out of his way. It also has some major character growth, which is well done. My favorite part, however, is the reminder that we are all more than what people say about us. We all need to remember that!

All Screwed Up is a great feel-good read. I definitely recommend this Beth Bolden and Brittany Cournoyer collab the next time you are in the mood for a delightful opposites attract romance. 

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“What are you doing?” he asked when he stepped inside and spotted David ripping into a wall.

“Baking a cake,” he responded dryly before muttering to himself, “what does it freaking look like I’m doing? Knitting a damn sweater?”

“What flavor?” Griffin asked, choosing not to respond to the rest.

“The best flavor—chocolate.”

“I beg to differ. Chocolate is good, but nothing beats a super moist red-velvet cake with delicious cream cheese frosting.”

David stared at him, crowbar in one hand, sledgehammer in the other. “Are you saying chocolate cake can’t be moist? Because if so, you’re having the wrong cake.”

“No, not at all. I’ve had some decent chocolate cake. It’s just more dense than other flavors.”

David snorted. “Was there anything else you needed? Or did you just stop by to tell me my choice in cake is dense?”

Griffin crossed his arms over his chest. “You brought up the cake conversation, not me. All I did was ask what you were doing.”

David sighed and looked toward the sagging ceiling, as if searching for a way to respond to Griffin. The ceiling was another thing that had given up in that house. The entire thing looked like it’d just had enough standing up in the battle against the elements, animals, and trespassers. And had definitely gotten tired of doing so alone—since it’d sat empty for so long. It’d given up, finally waving the white flag as tree roots took over and the crushing weight of snow had caused certain parts to cave in. The thought of seeing the house in such despair and feeling the sadness among the walls hurt Griffin’s heart, and he hoped all the time, money, and arguments with David were worth breathing new life into the house. It deserved a chance to shine in all its glory, and even though it didn’t look like much now, the bones were still solid. It just needed some love.

“When I get asked a question where the answer is obvious, I can’t help but respond with sarcasm.”

“What was that?” Griffin asked, startled by David’s voice. He’d been so lost in thought about his depressing home that he’d forgotten he was in the middle of a conversation with David.

David sighed loudly and muttered under his breath again. “Did you need something? I’m a bit busy here.”

He waved his arm around the room, the one Griffin intended to be his master bedroom, to indicate the piles of drywall he’d ripped down.

“Just wondering if you need any help.”

“We’ve already had this conversation more than once, Griffin. Right now, it’s best if you stay out of the way until I have the basic demolition finished.”

Griffin pursed his lips as he tried not to stare at the way Griffin’s sweaty T-shirt clung to him like a second skin and his jeans hugged his thick thighs like they were drawn on him. Jesus. He could crack walnuts with those thighs.

Even though it was still fairly early in the morning, the sun was already high in the sky and the humidity was even higher. And just walking outside to collect the morning paper would cause sweat to bead on your upper lip and temples. And while Griffin hated it, he had to give his thanks to the weather gods since David had taken his shirt off more than once while doing work. And Griffin couldn’t help but accept the gifts in the form of his bulging, sweating muscles, eagerly. It’d be rude not to, after all.

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Beth Bolden

A lifelong Oregonian, Beth has just recently moved to North Carolina with her supportive husband and their sweet kitten, Earl Grey. Beth still believes in Keeping Portland Weird, and intends to be just as weird in Raleigh.

Beth has been writing practically since she learned the alphabet. Unfortunately, her first foray into novel writing, titled Big Bear with Sparkly Earrings, wasn’t a bestseller, but hope springs eternal. She’s published twenty novels and six novellas.

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Brittany Cournoyer

Brittany was born in Enterprise, Alabama and moved to a small town in Indiana when she was thirteen. And, even though the town is named Kokomo, it’s nothing like the Beach Boys song. During her free time, she loves to read amazing books, watch mindless television, and spend time with family and loved ones. Oh, and squeeze in writing some time throughout the day as well. She is also the mom to an adorable, yet precocious, Border Collie named Delilah. When not doing any of those fun-filled activities, she works at a hospital as a switchboard operator.

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Fool of Main Beach (Love in Laguna #5) by Tara Lain

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How can Merle swim with the sharks when the guy he loves is bait? Just when Merle's dreams of finally amazing his intellectual family with his accomplishments as a respected actor are about to manifest - he comes face-to-face with Tom Henry.

Can this guy even be real? Tom's as simple and unsophisticated as an angel and totally happy with who he is as long as he can protect his sister and take care of his dogs. 

Everyone loves Tom - but "in love" with him? That's another whole story. Even Tom knows that out of bed the only thing he can do for Merle is wreck his career - and lose his family's respect. Merle's going to have to give up something. Hey Merle, your money or your heart? 

FOOL OF MAIN BEACH is a MM, opposites-so-far-apart-they-might-as-well-be-on-different-planets attract, world's colliding, blue-collar lover, saving your sister, desperate for approval romance - - with the very best dogs. 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Fool of Main Beach is a fabulous book by Tara Lain. The fifth book in the Love in Laguna series, this is easily read as a standalone. 

Tom and Merle's story is as unique as the characters themselves. Tom's an extremely well developed character. Everyone thinks he's slow, or stupid, but he isn't. I love the way Merle sees his worth from the start.

The opposites attract aspect of this story is the guiding factor throughout. The men are as far apart as can be in the way they live their lives. One is famous and successful. The other is a construction worker who everyone thinks is mentally slow. There are always characters you fall in love with while reading their tale, but Tom is one of the men who I will never forget. The author excels in developing Tom's character without ever seeming insensitive or in a judgmental. That isn't always easy. 

As for Merle, he's a conflicted character who feels inferior to his intellectual family. I enjoy the way he's multi-layered and full of internal problems. His parents are awful to him and I definitely hurt for the man having to deal with them.

Both men have some growth throughout, and their story is tender and sweet most of the time. There's definitely one character who I hated, and it definitely took away from the story for me. He's over the top creepy and I hated the way he affected the story. 

Fool of Main Beach is an impressive read. Tara Lain combined a tender tale with a unique character that charms it's readers. And if you like dogs, you will love the attention the author gives them here. I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it. 

Knight of Ocean Avenue (Love in Laguna #1) by Tara Lain

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What if I’m always kidding myself?

Billy Ballew wants to be married, but he’s been engaged to three women and can’t get to the altar.

He wants to be a contractor, but he’s so dyslexic he has to force himself to read and fears the contractor’s license test more than death.

He wants to please his mother, but all she wants is for him to give her grandchildren.

What Billy doesn’t want is to find out he’s gay.

But then he meets Shaz, the one guy so flamboyant Billy can’t even be seen with him without losing all his friends – and his family. One more thing Billy wants and can’t have.

Maybe he should just stay home with his cats.

KNIGHT OF OCEAN AVENUE is a gay awakening, total opposites attract, trying to please your mother, religious confrontation, learning who you are romance.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Knight of Ocean Avenue is a beautiful read. The emotions jump off the pages, making me fall into this story, unable to put it down. The first book in Tara Lain's Love in Laguna series, I can't wait to read more. 

Billy and Shaz meet during the preparation for Billy's sister's wedding. And everything is permanently changed for the men. 

This couple had me consumed with their story and all the complications that accompany it. First of all, I adore the opposite attract nature of this story. Billy's a big, tough looking, macho guy while Shaz is a flamboyant, femme guy. Right away, this had me hooked. And Shaz had Billy hooked too. 

These two men are absolutely fabulous together. Everything is written in a realistic and easy to relate to manner. They work so well together and bring out the best in one another. 

Billy's gay awakening is wonderfully written, as it's well explored, with some sizzling sexual exploration. But it's the emotions that kept me gripped. Billy is the ultimate big macho man. Trying to come out as gay isn't easy for him. And coming out as gay and being with an ultra femme man, just makes things tougher for him. 

Their story includes a pushy family who desperately tries to set Billy up with a woman. The poor man. It's truly annoying. It also includes a little league team and the prejudice of being a gay coach. 

And then there's Billy's anxiety about school and tests. I totally wanted to hug them man and help him through his anxieties. But the best part of this aspect of their tale is definitely the way Shaz helps him gain confidence. Damn! Just damn!

Knight of Ocean Avenue is a fantastic gay awakening romance. Everything about this Tara Lain works for me and I am excited to read more of this series. 

Screwed (Four Bears Construction #4) by K.M. Neuhold

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Screwed

Four Bears Construction Series, Book Four

KM Neuhold 

M/M Contemporary Romance 

Release Date: 09.02.20

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I’ve had my fair share of less than proud relationship moments, but waking up married to my brother-in-law’s best friend is a new low. 

A drunken wedding to a man who already rejected me once? Check. A hefty bet about how long it will last? Check. My feisty new husband, determined to make our friends pay up? Double check. 

I’ve never managed to make a real relationship last nearly a year, there’s no way Daniel will stick around long enough to win this bet. The only problem is the longer he stays, the more the lines blur between what’s real and what’s for show. Does he feel it too, or am I totally screwed?

***Screwed is a woke up married, faking it to their friends but also totally hooking up, sweet, STEAMY love story that happens to be the fourth book in the Four Bears Construction series. There are no bear shifters in this series, only the OTHER kind of bears.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

KM Neuhold's Screwed is another delightful addition to the Fours Bears Construction series. This time around, we are treated to Ollie and Daniel's accidental marriage and fake relationship. 

Two men, one drunk night in Vegas, and a lie that the marriage is real. For Ollie and Daniel, having to fake their relationship to save face and win a bet, results in a sweet, adorable romance. 

I love the way the feelings slowly develop over time. And they are an adorable couple, with some intense moments between them. Their time together truly creates a bond that can't be denied.  

The differences in the men have been developed over the series, with Ollie being a fall quickly, hoping this time is the one, kind of guy. He's been married multiple times and yet still believes in love. Daniel, meanwhile, is one who doesn't believe in love and stays away from relationships. I love these opposites beliefs and approaches to love. 

Their story has a lot of lighthearted moments, and plenty of light humor. There's banter and snark, as well as some hot moments. And the writing is fabulous. 

Everything about Screwed is pure fun and entertainment. KM Neuhold definitely left me thrilled with Ollie and Daniel's journey, which I was super excited to read. 

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I lift my left hand closer to my face, sure I’m having some kind of hangover induced hallucination. I mean, why the hell would I have a silver band around my left ring finger? Running my thumb over the band, it feels very much real, the metal smooth and warm from my skin. 

“What the actual fuck?” I mutter, finally leaning over and filling my mouth with water so I can rinse and spit. Obviously, I got drunk and decided to put on Ren’s wedding band for some reason that I’m sure made sense when I was ten shots of tequila deep. 

I shuffle back out of the bathroom, slipping the ring off as I go. Ollie is still passed the fuck out on the bed, the sheets tangled around one leg while the other hangs off the side of the bed, his ass looking entirely biteable in his tight boxer briefs. I glance down at myself, realizing for the first time that I have no clue what I fell asleep in. A pair of loose fitting boxers hang on my hips. Ollie’s underwear, awesome.

Oh no, did we fuck? I look around helplessly for any clue to what might’ve happened. There aren’t any condom wrappers or lube packets in sight, but that doesn’t necessarily prove anything. I slip one hand into my underwear and between my ass cheeks. No traces of lube, and my hole doesn’t feel sore, so whatever we might’ve done, it wasn’t that. Thank fuck, because I would’ve been pissed if I blacked out a dicking from a man like that. 

I don’t want to rummage through Ollie’s stuff, so I set the ring on the nightstand on his side of the bed where he’ll be able to see it and put it away when he wakes up. Good thing I didn’t lose it. Ren would’ve had my ass, and not in the fun way. 

I climb back into bed, propping my pillow up against the headboard and grabbing my phone so I can check for any missed calls. My heart jolts when I see dozens of missed calls and texts from Ren. 

“Oh fuck, please don’t be anything bad,” I mutter, opening the text thread. 

Ren: I can’t decide if I’m pissed or amused right now. I can’t believe you did this and with Ollie of all people

That’s not a good sign. I scroll up to get more context, and I find a video I apparently sent to Ren at three in the morning. I swear to god if Ollie and I made a porn and sent it to Ren… I shake my head at myself and hit the play button on the video.

“I should call Ren and tell him to come down here. Shit, I think this thing is recording. Oh, I can send it to Ren!” I giggle and hiccup. “Rennnnnnnn, I know you’re probably balls deep in your man, or vice versa, but Ollie and I are at the Little White Wedding Chapel and you should totally come down here and watch us get married. Oh my god, bring Cole too. He should see his brother get married. Can you bring rice to throw? Fuck, do we have rice to throw at their wedding?”

The camera jostles and Ollie comes into view looking just as fucking hammered as I did. 

“You’re not supposed to throw rice. We’re going to get bubbles.” 

“Bubbles! Ren, bring bubbles!” I start laughing again, and Ollie joins in. “Dang, they’re calling our name, I have to go. Hey, this means you and me are going to be brother-in-laws. Brothers-in-law? Brother-ins-laws?” I start laughing again, and the video ends. 

“Nooooooo,” I gasp, staring at my phone in horror. After the video is a dozen texts from Ren telling me not to marry Ollie and then a few more where he seems pretty resigned to the fact that it probably happened and mildly pissed at me. “No, no, no.”

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Author K.M.Neuhold is a complete romance junkie, a total sap in every way. She started her journey as an author in new adult, MF romance, but after a chance reading of an MM book she was completely hooked on everything about lovely- and sometimes damaged- men finding their Happily Ever After together. She has a strong passion for writing characters with a lot of heart and soul, and a bit of humor as well. And she fully admits that her OCD tendencies of making sure every side character has a full backstory will likely always lead to every book having a spin-off or series. When she's not writing she's a lion tamer, an astronaut, and a superhero...just kidding, she's likely watching Netflix and snuggling with her husky while her amazing husband brings her coffee.

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