Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Nothing Serious

AUTHOR: Jay Northcote

PUBLISHER: Jaybird Press

LENGTH: 154 pages

RELEASE DATE: July 18, 2018

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What happens when “nothing serious” turns into something more complicated? 

Mark O’Brien is finally being honest with himself. His relationship with Rachel is over and he’s moving out of the home they’ve shared for six years. They get along, but he can’t fix a relationship when the person he’s with is the wrong gender. 

Jamie Robertson, one of the removal men, is huge and ridiculously gorgeous, and Mark is smitten at first sight. When a cardboard box splits, revealing items of a personal nature that Mark never wanted anybody to see, he’s mortified. But it sparks the start of a beautiful friendship with benefits. 

As Jamie initiates Mark into the joys of gay sex, the two men get increasingly close and “nothing serious” turns into something rather important to both of them. But communication isn’t their strong point. Will either man ever find the courage to be honest about his feelings? 

Please note that although this edition has been re-edited for publication, there is no new or additional content. 

REVIEW:

This was actually a sweet book. A coming out friends-to-lovers story, where friendship is definitely important. 

Mark finally decided he can’t live a lie any longer. He’s been hiding he’s gay for years, thanks to his religious upbringing, but you can only blame no sex and things for so long on personal issues. It was time to man up. The only problem was the girl he was with, he’d been with for years. They argued and had hurt feelings but they worked through them and tried to see if they could become friends. When it came time for Mark to move out, he meets the hottest guy he’s ever seen. Jamie. One of the movers. During an oops moment with one of the boxes, they ‘talk’ and Jamie decides to ‘help’ Mark with his firsts. Just a casual thing. Friends with benefits. But as time goes on, both are growing feelings and both are terrified what the other will think. Mark didn’t want to be rejected because this was supposed to be casual, and Jamie has never really had a relationship. And it’s going to take some serious talking or it will remain nothing serious.

Mark and Jamie both struck gold with each other. Mark needed experience, Jamie needed to get laid. Perfect conditions. Right? They became friends as well, even with the sex. They talked, and got to know each other. So it built a level of intimacy and a good base for a relationship. Neither at the time wanted that. But the heart wants what it wants and sometimes you can’t stop the flow of love that comes out. Thankfully, they’re good for each other. They compliment each other well. 

It’s a good love story. One of those that are really sweet when you need that lovey dovey story.

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