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Jaxon by Ruby Raynes

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4.0

"Jaxon" by Ruby Raynes follows Jaxon Baker and Alex Mckay. Jaxon is the owner of Ink Me & Alex is a video game graphic designer. Alex has had a crush on Jaxon for over a year but the 12 year age difference stops Jaxon from perusing Alex. When Alex's life gets turned upside down Jaxon is there to pick him up.

If you are looking for a light & fluffy romance this book may be for you. This is book #2 in the Love in Ink series. It can be read as a standalone in my opinion but is best to read in order to not spoil the previous couples story.


Genre: M/M Romance
Format: E-Book (Kindle Unlimited)

Character Development: 3.5/5
Plot: 3.5/5
Writing Style: 3/5
Spice Level: 2.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5 (rounded to 4)

Tropes:
Age Gap
Fake Fiance
Forced Proximity
Found Family

Pretty Boy by Brianna Flores

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4.0

"Pretty Boy" by Brianna Flores follows college student Liam and fitness trainer Sebastian (Bash). Liam feels unfulfilled in his relationships with women in the past. When he meets Sebastian at the gym it is insta-attraction. When Sebastian invites Liam over sparks fly and a whole new world is opened up to Liam.

This is my first book by Brianna Flores. Her writing styles makes this book an easy read. I did have trouble getting into it at first but once the characters started opening up more, their personalities shown through the pages. I am excited to read the next books in the series, and cannot wait for Baby's book!

Genre: M/M Romance
Format: E-Book (Kindle Unlimited)
Series: The Boys of Apartment 13 # 1

Character Development: 3.5/5
Plot: 3.5/5
Writing Style: 3.5/5
Spice Level: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.9/5 (Rounded to 4 star)

Tropes:
Pillow Princess
Bi-Awakening
Feminization Kink
Mention of Eating Disorder
HEA
Dual POV (First Person POV)

Favorite Quote:
"I like him. I have a crush on this guy. A big one. I don’t know what this means, how it’s possible to go from straight to wanting everything from some big-tattooed dude, but it’s there. And I want everything. His attention, the words he speaks, the very air he breathes. I want him to like me, to want me as much as I want him."