Boyfriend Material: An MM Fake Dating Romance (London Calling, 1)
A feel-good queer romantic comedy that New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CHRISTINA LAUREN calls "hilarious, witty, tender, and stunning."
Luc needs a fake boyfriend. Oliver needs a date. It's the perfect plan... until real feelings get involved.
Luc O'Donnell is a certified disaster. Tabloid drama, a wayward rock-star dad, and a trail of messy relationships have left his public image in ruins. The fix? A staged romance with the most respectable man he knows: Oliver Blackwood--uptight, principled, and infuriatingly perfect.
It's supposed to be fake. Neither of them expects the awkward photo ops and staged brunches to turn into something that feels real. But as the lines blur, and secrets slip through carefully built walls, Luc must face the question he's always avoided: what if someone could love him--exactly as he is?
You'll love its brilliantly British rom-com voice, full of sharp humor and emotional vulnerability and authentic LGBTQIA+ representation. It's perfect for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue and The Charm Offensive, with its grumpy/sunshine dynamics and slow-burn chemistry.
"It's a fun, frothy quintessentially British romcom about a certified chaos demon and a stern brunch daddy with a heart of gold faking a relationship."--New York Times bestselling author Talia Hibbert
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Readers say *Boyfriend Material* charms with witty banter, relatable characters like Luc and Oliver, and emotional depth from their contrasting backgr...
This book is witty, funny, and incredibly good. The characters are relatable (especially Luc and his actions) and the interactions between characters throughout the book were super realistic and funny and quirky in the best way.
My heart really hurt for Luc’s whole backstory, which definitely caused him to act the way he did at the beginning of the book. Oliver’s family dynamic was infuriating as well as super relatable (from the opposite end of the spectrum that Luc’s is).
Overall, I heckin enjoyed this one!
Luc is such a fun go with the flow personality. He has the best relationship with his mom who is hilarious throughout the book and just loves and supports him to the max. Oliver is a bit on the quiet conservative type who's parents don't really see him for who he truly is and all he's become. Oliver and Luc balance each other out. Oliver grounds Luc when he starts to spiral out while Luc pushes Oliver to be a bit more spontaneous. The two of them together make a perfect pair.
This is definitely one of the best contemporary rom coms I've read this year! It's got the quickly and witty banter I strive for in a good rom com. There's a bit of hate to love within this fake dating trope but you quickly realize that despite how much Oliver and Luc fight their feelings behind the facade of a fake relationship they are totally meant for each other! I highly recommend this one to anyone looking for a fantastic LGBTQ+ Adult Rom Com!
As far as love stories go, it's just purely satisfying - there are ups and downs - real moments of "will they? won't they???" right up to the bitter end. Even though there were some very intentional cliches and silliness, I'd still say this was a believable and lovely romance. Especially in regards to characters' flaws and mental health re: trust issues.
This was SUCH a funny and engaging read. I love a fake dating trope. I love when other people are also 12 years old when it comes to expressing or sharing emotions. I couldn’t help but root for the main characters to become better people and to end up together. I AUDIBLY LOL-ED 20+ TIMES!!!! and that’s not an exaggeration, it’s just that well-written.
I would def read the second book i just don’t have as high of hopes for it as sequels tend to disappoint me.
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