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  • By: Alexis Hall
  • Narrated by: Joe Jameson
  • Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (396 ratings)

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Boyfriend Material

By: Alexis Hall
Narrated by: Joe Jameson
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Luc O'Donnell is tangentially - and reluctantly - famous. His rock-star parents split when he was young, and the father he's never met spent the next 20 years cruising in and out of rehab. Now that his dad's making a comeback, Luc's back in the public eye, and one compromising photo is enough to ruin everything.

To clean up his image, Luc has to find a nice normal relationship...and Oliver Blackwood is as nice and normal as they come. He's a barrister, an ethical vegetarian, and someone who has never inspired a moment of scandal in his life. In other words, he’s perfect boyfriend material. Unfortunately, apart from being gay, single, and really really in need of a date for a big event, Luc and Oliver have nothing in common. So they strike a deal to be publicity-friendly (fake) boyfriends until the dust settles. Then they can go their separate ways and pretend it never happened.

But the thing about fake-dating is that it can feel a lot like real-dating. And that's when you get used to someone...start falling for them...don't ever want to let them go.

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I knew a British rom-com could save 2020

As a fan of Red, White & Royal Blue, I only had to glance at the cover of Boyfriend Material and see the characters in basically the same poses as RWRB to know that this could fill the Alex x Henry shaped void in my heart.

As most people are, whether they will admit it or not, I am a fan of the 'fake dating' trope.
Since this book is written in first person, there was potential for the horrid: ***enter some line which obviously means that character A loves character B*** followed immediately by "What could these feelings I'm having possibly mean?" says character A. I was incredibly grateful to not find that exchange in this book. I loved how much of the book was specifically about Luc and Oliver. I know backstory is important and blah blah blah, but in a rom-com, I want to see the characters falling in love. Like, this is literally what I'm here for.

The relationship was genuine and believable and just downright cute. I enjoyed getting to know Luc and found him to be funny, kind and reasonable (most of the time). The shoutouts and general vibes to British rom-coms made be love this book even more.
The narration by Joe Jameson was incredible and I'm in awe over how well he portrayed individual characters. If you can only listen to one audiobook ever - choose this one.

While yes, I was looking for another Alex and Henry, Luc and Oliver were something different. They were just as cute and I was rooting for them just as much and there were some similarities, but they had their own story. Their own very British, very well-told, love story.

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Perfect narrator captures the writer's voice

This book has such an incredible and personable voice that I felt like I not only knew the character but was sitting with him in a pub or coffeeshop being regaled by this story. Joe Jameson soars here. His talent for voices, character, comic timing, and 'getting' the writer's own voice made this feel more like full-on production than just an audiobook.

Funny, charming, and delightully personal, I can't rave enough about this book.

Gay rom-com lit can often under-deliver which could be the cliches and confines of the genre. This delivers, appropriately leaning in and also subverting the tropes to create a work that felt lived and relatable.

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In 2minutes I was in love

I don’t often read fiction. This was just a treasure that, I’m not sure how I came across actually. I almost felt like I was the third person in this relationship. Rooting for it to all work out. I’ve now downloaded 2 more books by this author. Thank you for writing queer love fiction. I nearly cried when the book had to end.

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If you had a Tumblr in 2012 this book is for you

Loved this book! It was really sweet and funny, and I had a blast with it. My one gripe was the conflict in the last few chapters which I think was a bit unwarranted, but not enough to ruin it. The characters were lovable and memorable and I wish they'd make a miniseries out of it. Can't wait for the sequel!

Also I appreciated the references to Welcome To Night Vale and Song of Achilles. Now everyone knows you definitely had a Tumblr, Alexis Hall. I see you!

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a lot of fun

this book had me laughing the whole way through! I absolutely loved it.

I really enjoyed the narration as well, Joe jameson did a really good job with it.

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Delightfully trashy

Trashy, cliche, but I loved it. Made me think of “Notting Hill” a bit at the end, and I ruddy love that movie. If you want a satisfying, modern romance novel then definitely give this a go.

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Omggg

Loved it. It was all so good and everything was beautiful. The story was beautiful and so was the voice actor!!!

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Ahhhhh omg I loved it

This book is amazing and Joe Jameson (Narrator) transported me into the book. This story has had me hooked since the second I started it.

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So Enjoyable!

Really funny. Romantic without being clawing. Great group of characters. My first read from this author but definitely not the last!

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Perfect match in an utterly chaotic manner

I really enjoyed this, the narration was perfect.. I could listen to Joe Jameson all day. British humour shines through and o loved all the characters. So glad to see this is just the beginning. Poor Ollie.. (although he’s never referred to as Ollie). He’s so emotionally closed off, Luc has to be his perfect opposite but they work so well together. Can’t wait to see how they grew and fingers crossed find a lasting happily ever after. Love all the other characters as well. Looking forward to the series.

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