A review by xanthe87
Not Dating Material by Saxon James

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

After meeting Seven in book one of the series, I'm glad to read his story and how he finds his own HEA. Although, he spends most of the most in an intense case of denial when it comes to Molly. He and Xander, his foster brother and best friend, have an intricate and codependent relationship that is the most important thing to him and any partner would have to accept that. Molly comes across a little bit like an excitable puppy, especially when he finds a new person that he likes and wants, which may be why so many of his dates go bad. When Seven offers to help coach him through some fake dates, well what could go wrong? Apart from getting closer to a man who has clearly stated he does not want relationships..... Ah well, how bad could it be?
This is a fairly low angst romance, which I found surprising considering the hints and talk of Seven and Xander's childhood but things are quite light and sweet as they go through some fake dates and Seven offers some somewhat constructive criticism. I enjoyed getting to know Xander more as he also plays an important role in their relationship, what with his closeness and reliance on Seven. There are also the other housemates and characters from the previous book who help to keep things entertaining and push the MC's along towards their HEA. Aggie, their neighbour, is like the granny that several of them never had and is just as interfering with the best of intentions. 
A fun and heated romance with some emotional moments and great friendships developing as Molly begins to feel like he belongs in this found family that lives in Big Bertha.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
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