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jacqueleenthereadingqueen's review
4.0
"You deserve to be with someone who adores you, who makes you feel like you've been struck by fucking lightning."
This is my first book by author Honey London and I still can't get over how sweet it was! I was all prepared for this angsty forbidden stepbrother romance so color me surprised when it turns out I was way off the money. Jesse and Devon were just too cute together. and HOT, but more on that later. First things first, if you're waffling on the fact that this is a stepbrother romance be warned that this is not shied away from at all. In fact, Jesse even calls Devon baby brother during the few times they are in flagrante. You picking up what I'm throwing down? Smoking what I'm growing? Good.
"My brother's smile was my favorite fucking weakness."
I absolutely loved how close these two were. Jesse is this fun loving himbo gym bro who seems to wear crocs wherever he goes, while Devon is a twinkie nerd who needs reminders to have fun once in a while. Complete opposites really, but there isn't anything one wouldn't do for the other. That includes Jesse pretending to be Devon's boyfriend at a destination wedding in order to keep his slimy ex off Devon's back. Of course we know how this trope always turns out, but it almost seemed inevitable regardless. Jesse is the person who's always been there for Devon. The man who's never let him down. He holds him when he's upset. It breaks his heart to see Devon cry over all these idiot men who don't deserve him.
"There were about a billion people who'd be a better match for Devon than I ever would. People who were smarter than I was, who had more potential than I did, who would be just as successful as my amazing brother.
But not a single fucking one of them would ever love him more than I did."
This story may have been a bit of a slow burn, but once the steam started it was damn good. Jesse has a dirty dirty mouth. And Devon isn't as innocent as he appears. The ending is lovely and happy just like the majority of the book. I'll be keeping an eye out on future books from this new to me author.
This is my first book by author Honey London and I still can't get over how sweet it was! I was all prepared for this angsty forbidden stepbrother romance so color me surprised when it turns out I was way off the money. Jesse and Devon were just too cute together. and HOT, but more on that later. First things first, if you're waffling on the fact that this is a stepbrother romance be warned that this is not shied away from at all. In fact, Jesse even calls Devon baby brother during the few times they are in flagrante. You picking up what I'm throwing down? Smoking what I'm growing? Good.
"My brother's smile was my favorite fucking weakness."
I absolutely loved how close these two were. Jesse is this fun loving himbo gym bro who seems to wear crocs wherever he goes, while Devon is a twinkie nerd who needs reminders to have fun once in a while. Complete opposites really, but there isn't anything one wouldn't do for the other. That includes Jesse pretending to be Devon's boyfriend at a destination wedding in order to keep his slimy ex off Devon's back. Of course we know how this trope always turns out, but it almost seemed inevitable regardless. Jesse is the person who's always been there for Devon. The man who's never let him down. He holds him when he's upset. It breaks his heart to see Devon cry over all these idiot men who don't deserve him.
"There were about a billion people who'd be a better match for Devon than I ever would. People who were smarter than I was, who had more potential than I did, who would be just as successful as my amazing brother.
But not a single fucking one of them would ever love him more than I did."
This story may have been a bit of a slow burn, but once the steam started it was damn good. Jesse has a dirty dirty mouth. And Devon isn't as innocent as he appears. The ending is lovely and happy just like the majority of the book. I'll be keeping an eye out on future books from this new to me author.
cookiereadah's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Himbro for the win. This was so sickly sweet but perfection in its sweetness. This was my first read from this author but I will definitely check out more
mmromancereviewed's review
4.0
I'm loving that we get to start this new series off with a familiar face! Clark is an intriguing character and is just what Hunter needs! I also love that Clark's grandma is an active force in the story as well as meeting Hunter's somewhat formidable mother. Toby, Hunter's son is equally adorable and steals several scenes.
This book features Hunter's sexual awakening, Clark's acceptance that he's worthy and the sweet and spicy story that we've come to expect from DJ Jamison. You don't need to have read the Games We Play series to start Rules We Break, but it was a fabulous series and I recommend starting with it to meet some of the side-character couples - especially Kevin from Seven Minutes in Kevin who is Hunter's brother.
This book features Hunter's sexual awakening, Clark's acceptance that he's worthy and the sweet and spicy story that we've come to expect from DJ Jamison. You don't need to have read the Games We Play series to start Rules We Break, but it was a fabulous series and I recommend starting with it to meet some of the side-character couples - especially Kevin from Seven Minutes in Kevin who is Hunter's brother.
shadowsiren's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
punkrockromance's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
beeisreadingromance's review
5.0
This was so cute! This really focused on them as a couple and the people around them, it was a slow burn which I liked for such a short book.
I was immediately drawn to this because of the cover and the name, and Jesse IS THE COVER. He is a perfect angel and I love him.
I wish there was more, I'd love to see an epilogue for a few years in the future.
Read this super quick, it's the first book I've read by Honey London and will definitely be taking a look at their other stuff!
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I received an ARC from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review
I was immediately drawn to this because of the cover and the name, and Jesse IS THE COVER. He is a perfect angel and I love him.
I wish there was more, I'd love to see an epilogue for a few years in the future.
Read this super quick, it's the first book I've read by Honey London and will definitely be taking a look at their other stuff!
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I received an ARC from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review
murderwitch's review
5.0
This book was so hot. scorching hot.
Jesse and Devon were the hottest couple i’ve read so far, the way their chemistry was just off the charts even when they didn’t know it was so great.
Jesse was so protective of his Devvie and it was so sweet to see him care for him at the wedding when Bruce was being a jerk wad.
Don’t even get me started on the spice, that had me blushing so hard, i needed to fan myself. Honey London just has a way with how she writes her smut that just does it for me. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews in exchange for my honest opinion.
Jesse and Devon were the hottest couple i’ve read so far, the way their chemistry was just off the charts even when they didn’t know it was so great.
Jesse was so protective of his Devvie and it was so sweet to see him care for him at the wedding when Bruce was being a jerk wad.
Don’t even get me started on the spice, that had me blushing so hard, i needed to fan myself. Honey London just has a way with how she writes her smut that just does it for me. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews in exchange for my honest opinion.
hugo19999's review
3.0
The side characters were so over the top and the mcs need to get their shit together I'm not sure I'm convinced they're actually in love.
meganlatelysreviews's review
5.0
Jesse and Devon are stepbrothers who have grown up with each other since they were young kids. Jesse is 6 years older, so he has always protected Devon from whatever he could and has always been there to support him.
When Devon's boyfriend breaks up with him before going to Maui for their friends wedding, Jesse steps in and goes with him. Devon's POS ex-boyfriend Bryce is there and tries to ruin everyone's fun (I'm glad that no one gave in to Bryce after seeing how he behaved multiple times.) Jesse becomes Devon's fake boyfriend to keep Bryce away.
The steamy moments between Jesse and Devon were hot, but I wish we could have seen more. Of course, when feelings are in the way, we can definitely understand why.
5/5 and I received an ARC from Honey London's assistant
When Devon's boyfriend breaks up with him before going to Maui for their friends wedding, Jesse steps in and goes with him. Devon's POS ex-boyfriend Bryce is there and tries to ruin everyone's fun (I'm glad that no one gave in to Bryce after seeing how he behaved multiple times.) Jesse becomes Devon's fake boyfriend to keep Bryce away.
The steamy moments between Jesse and Devon were hot, but I wish we could have seen more. Of course, when feelings are in the way, we can definitely understand why.
5/5 and I received an ARC from Honey London's assistant