Sweet as Sugar: A Brother's Best Friend MM Romance (Out of the Blue Book 1)

"It was like a Charley horse of the soul, and never did it hurt more than when I was left with only myself. It was a loneliness that was always there, waiting to find me at my most vulnerable moments." "I was enamored with his blushes and his shy glances. He made me want to wrap my arms and legs around him and cuddle him aggressively. Like an affectionate alligator roll." "He was like something that needed to be protected and preserved, and it was surprising how much I wanted to be the one to do those things." "So the truth was, I didn't want him to leave. Having Beau here made me feel a little less lonely. He made my apartment worth coming back to, and that...I didn't want to let go of that." "Lea was just a regular person, like me. A beautiful angel of a person whose smile made me feel like my lungs were collapsing." "Why had I thought I'd ever be good enough for someone like Lea? I was just me, and he was...so much more." "What would you wish for, Beau? If you could wish for anything. What would it be?" "You." "You're so beautiful. I've never met anyone like you, Lea. You're really special." "You're not selfish. How can you be selfish when you've given me so many good feelings? You make me feel like I'm worth something. Like I matter. You keep making me feel all these things, Lea, and I just--I wish you could see what I see. Because I see you. And I never want to look anywhere else." "My love for him was soft and all-encompassing, as quiet and gentle as he was."…

This book was pleasantly surprising. The first chapter or so I wasn’t sure if I would be able to get into, I put my down went to the store, came back and started again and I’m glad I did. Beau moves across the country to be with his brother Shea, and on the day that he arrives he runs into “the most beautiful man” he’s ever seen. There’s definitely instant attraction between him and Lea. They have an interesting exchange and when Lea isn’t looking Beau dips. Little does he know Lea is his brother’s best friend and the person he’ll be living with. I think both of these characters had a bit of insta-lust, it’s hard to say who fell first. I’d say probably Beau but I think Lea fell harder, even though he fought his feelings with everything he had. Both characters were pretty likable and they had amazing chemistry. I am curious to see how (if we get a series) the rest of the books play out. Super curious about Shea.

Lyla Dane is one of the best storytellers I have ever read. This was an amazing read a little less tense than her other books, but no less enjoyable. All her books so far have been 5 star reads!

Genuinely - such a sweet freaking read! Lea and Beau are so cute. I am obsessed with Roommates to lovers and brother best friend so this was right up my alley! The title could not be any more perfect for these two. Its all the makings for a perfect story. A little awkward, tentative tension with a lot of emotional depth and understanding. Beau is so adorable and I really love his character development. Lea and Beau are so damn cute together!

Beau Hart has just moved from Kansas out east to live with his brother Shea in the ocean town of Blue Harbor. Although the two brothers have been semi-estranged for years, the death of their mother has allowed them to get close again. The sheltered, uneasy, and anxious Beau falls apart when he finds out he'll be staying with Shea's best friend Lea while Shea is away for work. Why? Because Lea is the most outgoing, beautiful, captivating person Beau has ever met...and Beau has been hiding his sexuality from everyone. As the two men spend more time together, it becomes obvious that there's something between them. Something special. Something worth risking everything for. Okay sorry for the quick synopsis but I have to talk about THIS BOOK. Lyla said that it's a fluffy and cheesy book but I was sitting here with tears in my eyes the ENTIRE TIME because it grabbed my heart and would not let go. I'm not a happy crier, guys. But these two? My God. I honestly went from thinking "Beau is so fragile it's kind of annoying" to "I will absolutely murder anyone who even looks at Beau sideways." There has never been an MC in the history of time who is more GOOD, more earnest, more special, and it's exactly what Lea needs but fears he doesn't deserve. And Lea has some baggage and some insecurities he covers with bravado, but at his heart he's incredible as well. Can we talk about the spice? Jesus H Christ on a bike. 🥵 Transcendent. Beautiful. Hot. Electric. Plentiful. I'm running out…