A review by jamieb_19
Manhandled by L. Blakely

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Luke and Tanner were a lot of fun and I enjoyed being back in this world. I read the other books in this series a while back but never got around to this one. But after picking up the audiobook on sale, I figured there's no time like the present! I always enjoy the Teddy Hamilton/Jacob Morgan narrator pairing and they did another great job with this one.

Luke and Tanner are friends, and while they acknowledge their attraction, they've never acted on it. But then their other buddies dare Luke to bid on a date with Tanner at a charity auction and things quickly change between them. These guys had amazing chemistry, there was no shortage of spice here. Plus they were also really sweet together.

The angst near the end got me riled up. I was a little mad at Luke. Even if things wrapped up fairly quickly after that, I did appreciate his apology and was pleased with how everything ended.