This book, Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall, was amazing! I read this one because of all the rave reviews floating around the web, and I was still blown away! Luc has never met his famous rock-star father but has lived in his shadow nonetheless, with tabloids taking any chance to paint him with the same bad-boy paintbrush as his father. When his latest exploits threaten his job, Luc must find a "respectable" boyfriend in time for a big event. As it turns out, straight-laced barrister Oliver also has an event looming that he'd rather not attend solo, so they decide to fake a relationship until then. All too soon, though, their fake relationship starts to feel more real than any of their recent real relationships, but can they stop pretending?
Ugh, this book. Seriously soooo good, and just thinking about it gives me the warm and cuddly feels. Luc and Oliver are super different in so many ways - Luc is a total slob, Oliver is a neat-freak; Oliver is a vegetarian, Luc loves meat; Luc thinks one-night stands are perfectly fine, Oliver would rather not kiss someone he doesn't like. However, they are both so damaged by family and romantic relationships that they are actually so great for each other. I loved the way Hall slowly built the relationship, and how authentic it all felt. The side characters were also all amazing - Luc's friends, Oliver's friends, and Luc's coworkers all felt fleshed out - like if you were wandering down the street you might bump in to them.
This is a single-POV romance told from Luc's point of view. The intimacy mostly happens off-page. I definitely recommend this book and will be looking forward to reading more from Alexis Hall!
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