Thank you so much to the author for the advance copy of this book!

"..'Little brother, I have a surprise'. And I hate surprises that don't end with candy or sex."
"Noted."

Once again Wardell has done it again! I already knew that he was going to be an auto buy author but this solidifies it. There is just something in the way that he writes that just grabs you from the start and hooks you in.

Could it be the excellent way he writes his banter?
Could it be how he infuses pop culture into his characters dialogue/personalities?
Or even how he has a variety of different representation in his books?
Everything!

The relationship between Sheldon and Theo was so fun to read because of how different they were. Sheldon a people pleaser and knew that he could get Theo to warm up to him. Sheldon was such a fun character to read and I love how self aware he was and his "gayness" even when he thinks he is being too much. He just seems like the person that would light up any room he goes into. Also his personality fits the type that would thrive in a first grade classroom.

Then you have the opposite in Theo. As of right now, Theo is my favorite character in this universe next to Jill from the first book. He was such a complex character but with such a big heart. I wanted to give him such a big hug and I love seeing his growth throughout the book. I love that we get to see his POV because there was so much internal monologue and my heart just felt for him. So many times I want to say certain things or do certain things but fear has held me back. Also thank you to Wardell for having a plus size male as the love interest. WE NEED MORE PLUS SIZE MALE REPRESENTATION! Of course I didn't like how he felt about himself but as a plus size female who was once single I totally understand the feelings of no one finding me attractive. And I love that that is one of the reasons why Sheldon loves him.

I just love them as a couple so much! *cries*

I don't really have any gay friends. And Sheldon has to equal at least three gay friends.

Also one thing we can except with Wardell's work is he is going to bring the spice! WHEWWW He knows how to make me blush while reading! I love how Sheldon was so gentle with Theo and Theo was so open to being intimate with Sheldon. There was consent & they communicated in their own way.

Another aspect of this book that was special besides the relationship between the two MMCs was each of their relationship with their loved ones. Sheldon has such a close relationship with his twin sister Naomi that it made me a little jealous of how close they were! She is really his rock and stood by him after his parents wouldn't accept Sheldon. Theo's family is the complete opposite. They are a wonderful happily married couple who welcome all into their family. There were several times that just made my heart melt at their gestures towards Theo as well as to Sheldon.

I am sad that we have to wait until next summer for the next book in the series! If you haven't checked out the cover for Kent & Vincent's book, please go to MA Wardell's social to check it out! I can't get over how hot they both look.

I know this was long but I promise there is still so much more that I didn't cover!!!

If you are looking for your next M/M romance with fake dating, Jewish rep and lots of spice - please check this one out!

Swoon Meter: 8/10
Karaoke: Sadly no

Bonus quote that is my personality: "Negative degrees out? Give me my iced mocha."