Title: Except You
Author: Cora Rose
Series: Our Exception, book one
Cover Designer: Breathless Lit
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Release Date: March 21. 2024
Purchase Link: https://geni.us/eyevent
Blurb:
A straight man walks into a gay bar searching for meaning…It sounds like the start of a lousy joke. And honestly, that's what my life is beginning to feel like. I look back at all the hateful things I've said and done—so many things I can't take back—and I'm not proud. I let my ignorance steal my relationship with my youngest brother, Magnus. He and his husband, Sem, are now happily married with kids, and all I want is to be a part of their lives. But I need help to get there. Help in the form of a sweet man so open-hearted and optimistic that he's willing to take on and teach a lost cause like me. Because I don't know if people are truly capable of change. But the way Beau looks at me with his pretty eyes and cheeky smile, the way he openly shows me friendship, love, and affection…he sure makes me wonder, if a person can change, can they also earn forgiveness?
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
Except You is a new MM romance by Cora Rose. This is a spin-off from her Unexpected series , this is a redemption story for Maggie's brother, but I honestly think you could enjoy this on its own but for those who read Sem there is so much wonderful Sem & Maggie content , your heart will overflow. I loved seeing the future the two of made for themselves.
Max regrets his horrible homophobic behavior towards his younger brother that destroyed their relationship. He's been going to therapy and trying to change for the better. He decides what better way to get use to queer people than by going to a gay bar. Here he meets Beau who turns his world upside down. The two become fast friends and practically inseparable. Until Max realizes he has more than friendly feelings toward him and decides to make them known. The two hit roadblocks because while they know they are intensely attracted to each other, they both need more from the relationship even if they struggle to identify and discuss these wants with each other. With support from friends and family, Beau and Max are on the road to building something strong if they can just trust in each other.
I let out a huff of laughter and then pull him into my side, my hand resting on his hip. He feels good against me, like a puzzle piece. Like we were made for each other.
I absolutely loved Max. I love a good redemption story especially when I believe in the main characters' sincerity. Max misses his brother and will do anything to get him back in his life. He works so hard to educate himself and make himself a better person. I loved how clingy and obsessed with Beau he became right away. I loved their friendship and couldn't wait for that moment he discovers he feels so much more for Beau. Beau is a great character also, i am so glad we also got his point of view. He's sweet, energetic and has a huge heart. Beau is so comfortable in his own skin and doesn't hesitate to educate Max in all things gay. Beau knows he is stepping into dangerous territory allowing himself to get close to Max but there is something about that guy that keeps him coming back for more. I loved the two of them together so freaking much. The steam is a bit of a slow burn but once it starts, Max literally can't keep him hands off him . 🔥🔥
"Bow-tie." It's a whispered plea, and he stands on his tiptoes and kisses me softly. "This is all I need from you. Your kisses, your time, I don't need anything else."
Overall, Unexpected You by Cora Rose is a bi awakening romance filled with a possessive MC, a sweet pup, sexual exploration, a fake relationship scenario, family, making amends, forgiveness , tickle fights, sleep-overs, and finding your person.
P.S. my only complaint is a certain scene on the farm that in my opinion was unnecessary . there had to have been a better way for Max to discover his sexual attraction to Beau.
---Written by Amanda and Katie--
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