Sometimes I'm like "Do I actually like fake dating? Or have I been sold a bill of goods?" And then I read a book that does something a little different with the trope and I'm right back in it.

I think bi-awakening can be a slippery slope, but it was done well here. I also appreciate books where the bi being awakened has a chill reaction to being awoken. Felix was a cool dude with very few qualms about unlocking a new area in his sexual attraction.

This was low angst, but not low interest, with just enough angst and uncertainty from Cormac, who feels that despite being large-boned and well-built, he is overlooked and taken for granted by a lot of people in his life. Felix gives him a lot of attention and he doesn't want to misinterpret it, but can't help hoping.

I thought the catalyzing event being a black tie dinner that includes an armor and armaments exhibit was such a cute and sweetly nerdy thing. Of course Felix is going to ask if he can have a plus one and tell his client that he's bringing Cormac, who makes a simple assumption. 

The reveals later on about how they started as a romantic ruse were also quite cute and low angst . . . just like this whole book. 

Finally, I appreciated how we got introduced to some characters who definitely be MCs in future books, however, I couldn't tell you which brother is going to be next up, and I prefer it that way. I've read way too many books where the final 10-15% is setting up a new book instead of giving us time with the MCs we are here to read about.

I kindly received a review copy from GRR.