Reviewed by True
TITLE: Heat Transfer
SERIES: Brannon Boys #1
AUTHOR: Katherine McIntyre
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 203 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2025
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Cor’s crush on the straight boy in sword fighting class has been unrequited, but with one crossed sword, that’s all about to change…
Cor
From the second I showed up for sword fighting class, Felix grabbed my attention. Yet not only was he straight, but he also had a girlfriend. However, the more we hang, the more I can’t help but hang on his every word, every look. And when he ends up newly single, I can’t stop my hopes from running rampant.
Felix
I’ve been accused of talking about my best friend Cor too much, but when my client mistakes us for boyfriends and invites us to the historical gala of our dreams…well, it’s time to ask him to be my fake date. Except fake dating Cor doesn’t just feel natural, it feels better than most relationships I’ve been in. And when my curiosity for more takes the wheel, we end up exploring everything.
We’re circling each other, just like we do in a sword fighting match, however, this isn’t just skill or reputation on the line. Far too fast, it becomes clear that I love him, and if he doesn’t feel the same, I won’t just be disarmed—losing him would deliver the finishing blow.
REVIEW:
Cormac (Cor) and Felix are best friends since they both joined sword fight classes. Secretly Cor fantasizes a bit about Felix.
He has all those filthy thoughts, and can’t stop them. He knows he’s off limits because Felix has a girlfriend. Oh, and he’s straight. Still, Cor has more than a soft spot in his heart for Felix.
Then, Felix announced his girlfriend had broken up with him. Cor has to pretend to be sad for him, but he isn’t, deep down there’s a flicker of hope. Bad, bad best friend!!
When Felix thinks about his ex-girlfriend he notices he isn’t that sad. He looks at Cor, all big, with dark brown hair, a thick beard, all brawn, yes definitely with more interest. He’s not even Cor’s type.
Wtf is happening, his body even reacts!
From his latest IT client, Felix got an invitation to attend a medieval swords exhibit, a gala. A dream come true. Of course, Cor will be his plus one.
The client is thrilled to meet his boyfriend. Huh? What? Boyfriend?
That’s how Felix asked Cor to be his fake boyfriend to attend the gala with him.
There’s more to Felix than his big flirty (read: filthy) mouth. There’s an ongoing inner battle to prove he’s capable of being and doing anything, he’s not only that kid who needed medical attention. It’s a process, he knows!
Of course, there’s more to Cormac, while he’s a big guy, he thinks he’s easily overlooked, invisible even. And he doesn’t want hookups, he wants the real deal. And his hookups expect him to top, while Cor desperately wants to be railed.
Guess what, there is a certain friend who wants to be that!
The longer they played fake (fuck) boyfriends around work, friends, and family, the harder it gets.
Con does a miserable job protecting his heart. Felix plays his part so easily.
I loved this read! It’s a high-heat, low-angst story! While there’s a lot of dirty talk, teasing, and banter with family and friends, there are also layers to find, wonderfully done!
The writing was great, with just that positive swing I love so much!
Overall it was a wonderful story, I enjoyed it very much!
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