A Likely Story by Merry Farmer (Rent-A-Boyfriend Book 2)

The second installment of Merry Farmer's Rent-A-Boyfriend is just as sweet as the first!

From the blurb:

He needed a fake boyfriend to save his career. He found the love of his life instead.

Drew Oberlin became an overnight sensation after starring in a breakout queer TV series. But all that fame comes with a price. As accusations of queerbaiting threaten his skyrocketing career, Drew’s ambitious girlfriend devises the perfect PR solution: hire a fake boyfriend through Rent-A-Boyfriend while filming in London. A few staged photos, a carefully crafted romance, and the internet will finally believe Drew is the real deal.

Enter Lee Cresswell, bestselling indie fantasy author, hopeless romantic, and Drew’s very unexpected fake boyfriend.

Lee only signed up with Rent-A-Boyfriend for “research” while preparing to write contemporary romance novels. He never expected to be thrown into the spotlight beside one of the most famous actors in the world. Or to fall hard for him almost immediately.

What starts as a publicity stunt quickly becomes dangerously real. As Drew experiences a life-changing bi-awakening and finally confronts the truth about himself, the chemistry between him and Lee becomes impossible to fake. But when Drew’s furious ex exposes the truth behind their relationship, both men are forced to decide what matters more: protecting their career or risking everything for love.

Set against the glamorous backdrop of London and packed with swoony tension, scandal, found family, and heartfelt queer self-discovery, A Likely Story is a steamy, emotionally charged queer celebrity romance perfect for fans of fake dating, bisexual awakening, forced proximity, and messy Hollywood scandals.

Heather's Review:

This is one of those stories that takes off right out of the gate... even before Drew himself sees the chemistry, the reader is drawn in.  Fake dates feel real, the connection is there just waiting for Drew to experience his bi awakening...  These two characters are absolutely adorable, as is most of the supporting characters... it can't be a movie star romance without some drama though - and you'll know pretty much from the get go who will instigate that...

This book is a cute, quick read and great for your summer holiday reading!  I can't wait to see what happens in book 3!