Length: 50,000 words approx.
Blurb
Jason has always found Remy appealing. He didn't handle his attraction well when he was younger, but now Remy's a grown man and Jason's no longer afraid of his feelings. Some playful flirtation sounds like a great way to spend Thanksgiving break, but he's not prepared for Remy's newfound sex appeal or his decision to make Jason his rebound fling. Jason doesn't want to risk fallout with a family that's always been there for him, but he's not sure he can resist.
When the two part ways, they don't plan to stay in touch, but soon they're texting, trading sexy pictures and helping each other cope with family drama. Remy agrees to be his for the holiday, continuing their secret fling over Christmas, but Jason knows that won't be enough. He'll have to find the courage to be open and honest with his best friend -- and the whole Wells family -- if he wants a chance at love in the new year.
This approximately 50,000 word novel is a brother's best friend, enemies to lovers romance that comes with a satisfying HEA!
Excerpt
“Hey,” Jason said quietly. The bed dipped as he sat down on the edge of the mattress. “You okay?”
“Oh, so you’re done avoiding me?” Remy said, hating the bitter edge to his words. He swallowed hard, trying to gain control over his emotions, so he didn’t make a fool of himself yet again.
“I’m sorry,” Jason said. He sounded sorry. Truly regretful.
Remy pushed up, struggling into a seated position against the headboard. If they were going to have this talk, he wanted to look Jason in the eye.
Swallowing hard, Remy forced out words that had been nagging at him all day. “I’m sorry too. I got carried away. I didn’t mean to pressure you—”
“God no, Remy,” Jason interrupted. “No, no. It wasn’t like that.”
Jason’s hand hovered in the air. Remy watched Jason hesitate before resting his big palm over Remy’s thigh. The blankets formed a barrier between them, but the point of contact burned as if he could feel the warmth spilling from Jason’s hand.
“Then I’m confused,” Remy said.
“I, uh, find you very sexy,” Jason said, voice tinged with embarrassment. It would be charming if it weren’t for the heavy topic of conversation. “But I need the Wells family. I don’t talk about my parents much, but—”
“I know it’s not great,” Remy said. “Dad filled me in on what happened last summer with your mom.”
“Yeah,” Jason said. “So, basically, I’m terrified of fucking everything up. If I go there with you, I might hurt you. And if your parents or Derek find out, I’m not sure what they’d do. It’s just … messy.”
“It doesn’t have to be,” Remy said. “It’s just some fun. No strings needed. And as for going there with me, don’t you think the cat’s already out of the bag? You’ve had your hand on my dick.”
Jason glanced at Remy’s crotch, unable to resist teasing him. “Cat’s out of the bag? And here I thought pussy only referred to—”
Remy slapped his hand over Jason’s mouth. “Don’t say it!”
Jason chuckled, his warm breath gusting over Remy’s palm. Remy shivered as their eyes locked and held. When the wet tip of Jason’s tongue licked a stripe over his hand, he couldn’t hold back a small moan.
“Fuck you, JJ,” he muttered, pulling his hand back. “If you’re going to say no, don’t fucking tease me.”
“I’m not saying no,” Jason said roughly. “I probably should, but I can’t say no to you again. Not one more fucking time.”
4 Stars
Remy who has just recently broken up with his cheating boyfriend heads to his parents' cabin for Thanksgiving. When he gets there, he finds himself rooming with Jason, his older brother’s best friend, who he’s had a crush on since forever. He’s even more shocked when Jason admits he’s bisexual and is attracted to Remy. Can Remy finally get the guy he’s always wanted, at least for the holidays?
I really liked both Jason (JJ) and Remy and I loved the frenemies to lovers storyline and I absolutely adored the banter between them, especially their text messages. Both men have insecurities, JJ isn’t sure about coming out after spending his entire life with all of his friends, family and co-workers believing he is completely straight, while Remy fears being hurt again after what happened with his last boyfriend.
I like the progression of their relationship and I loved watching them discover one another and fall in love. The chemistry between them was amazing and once they finally gave in to it and started exploring their feeling for each other it was hot, yet sweet and passionate.
My heart really broke at the situation with JJ’s parents. I wanted to cuddle JJ and throat punch his parents for not seeing the amazing son they had and only focusing on the daughter they lost years before. I don’t often believe a child should wash their hands of their parents, but here I did. I understand grief, but this was too much, especially after such a long period of time has passed, but it warmed my heart that Remy and Derek’s family accepted and loved JJ and always welcomed him in as part of the family.
Speaking of Derek, Remy’s brother and JJ’s best friend, well, JJ’s supposedly best friend, because I thought JJ needed to give him the boot, perhaps right up his ass! He was a complete twat for the way he treated JJ, and if you can’t trust your best friend, then they're not really much of a friend and you should probably walk away. I know this wouldn’t have worked for the storyline, but seriously, SOMEONE needed to knock Derek the F out!!
This was a sweet and sexy, albeit slightly infuriating holiday read, that kept me up until 3 AM finishing it, filled with laughter, family and love, with just a bit of angst thrown in. Very recommendable!
*copy provided to me by the author/publisher*
Author Bio
DJ Jamison is a contemporary M/M romance author with more than a dozen titles to her name. She writes a variety of queer characters, from gay to bisexual to asexual, with a focus on telling love stories that are more about common ground than lust at first sight. She grew up the literal embodiment of a red-headed stepchild in a working-class family in Kansas. Determined to build a successful career, she earned a degree in journalism and worked in newsrooms for more than ten years before pursuing her dream to write fiction. DJ is married with two sons, two glow-in-the-dark fish, and regrettably, one snake.
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