Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Milo and Benji are adorable. They’ve both been through so much, but they still push through. Against all odds, they can’t help but come back to each other. There were moments I was laughing out loud, and others where I was shaking my head and rolling my eyes. I’m glad I read this book.
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a really good book. Grief is big emotion in this book. It brought some of these characters together in a forbidden romance. Milo loves Benji, but for Benji Milo is off limits as promised to his best friend Kellen. When Kellen passes Benji and Milo find comfort in each other. Is it enough love and comfort to last?
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Benji has not been the same since he saw his best friend die in front of him, but although he is struggling to come to terms with it, his world is suddenly imploding around him. Getting kicked out of school being the top one, so while he is moving back to his family home he is also conflicted that he will see Milo again, his best friends brother.
Milo has had a crush on Benji for year’s but he has never really tried to push the attraction but when his brother died all that vanished, Benji vanished from my life and he lost two brothers not just Kellan, but now he is back in town and this is now the chance to pursue his crush and see if the conversation he heard long ago between Kellan and Benji is still there.
When Benji and Milo meet the chemistry between them is off the charts but can Benji bury the promise he made long ago to Kellan or will he purse happiness with Milo in the end?
This book was just delightful to read, although it may have triggers for some people the words on the page added to the overall feel of the book rather than a shock factor. I loved the calm nature of Milo and that he was determined to show Benji that there relationship can go on and that they were suited to each other. Benji’s character was flawed in just the right way and what I mean is that he was not inheritably a bad boy but circumstances portraited him as that but once you got to the heart of the character he was a brilliant half to Milo.
The story was heart felt and pursued the regrets of each of the characters regarding the death of a friend, son and brother with them each showing the guilt they carried regarding the death of Kellan. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely read more by this author.
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book, start to finish. Watching Milo and Benji heal together from Kellen’s passing as well as their family struggles made my heart ache in some spots, but it was beautiful. The growth they had in this book was well done, and all around the book was a very well written and well developed story. Highly recommend!
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Please please check trigger warnings. Your mental wellbeing is important! Okay, let’s continue. This was a very emotional and wonderful standalone story. One that touches on many subjects! Benji and Milo made me feel so many things, I just couldn’t put it down.
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was the first one I’ve read by this author and I enjoyed it. I don’t usually read alot of MM romance But I am really glad I picked this one up. I enjoyed the authors writing, the main characters & the story overall.
I am looking forward to more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Bad at Being Good is a best friend MM Romance and what an emotional read. This is a story that had me hooked right from the beginning and I devoured each page. Emotions ran high in this story, romance, secrets, turmoil, grief, forgiveness and promises. This is a fantastic story and I highly recommend this read, but please keep in mind to check the trigger warnings.
Kellan is Milo’s big brother but also Benji’s best friend. Never expecting the worst, Kellan unexpectedly loses his life and a downward spiral of grief and guilt with so many fingers pointing on “fault”..Milo has always been in love with Benji, but after Kellan’s death, Benji pushes everyone away dealing with his grief differently. After a year, Milo and Benji reunite…questions are asked and some answers you do not want to hear….but after it is all said and done…..will Milo and Benji be able to have the love and forgiveness they deserve even when some very hard secrets are revealed?
This story is fantastic and the author did a great job on sensitive subjects. Very well done!
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Benji made a promise a long time ago and now he finds it harder and harder to keep that promise. Milo has grown up from the boy he used to be into a man, a man that Benji promised to stay away from. When grief brings these two men together emotions come into play and their attraction cannot be denied.
This is an engaging story that pulled me in right from that start. Milo and Benji are each dealing with their own problems but together they may be able to find their way. It was nice to see the relationship grow between the two men. Emotions take center stage in their story and will pull on your heart at times. The two learn that life is full of ups and downs but with the right person at your side you can survive and even thrive. The author does a nice job of bringing these characters and their emotions to life.
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Warning right up front: this book covers some very serious topics including death, grief, and addiction.
I enjoyed this book. Each of the characters comes to life across the pages. The multiple POVs allows you to really delve in to how each of them are dealing with the guilt and grieving surrounding Kellan’s death. They are each trying to heal in their own way (even if some of those ways are VERY unhealthy). As Milo and Benji are there for each other, trying to keep the other one from spiraling, promises made in the past are harder and harder to keep. When the twist came I was definitely shocked but it was woven nicely into the story.
I enjoyed the characters as they grew both as individuals and together. I also enjoyed getting a glimpse of the other people that surround them in their daily lives. At times, the story felt so real that I had to remind myself that these characters are fictional. A good book that I couldn’t put down til the end.
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Bad At Being Good by A.L. Morrow is a superb MM romance with a best friend’s (younger) brother/brother’s best friend element, chemistry, drama, angst, tragedy, promises made, pain, emotion, and steam.
The story also contains sensitive topics which some might find difficult to handle, such as; grief, death of a loved one, mental health issues, addiction, drug over dose, and guilt.
The author has done a fantastic job of developing her characters, crafting each into fully realised individuals with their own unique quirks and flaws. And I appreciated that they continued to grow and develop over the course of the story. Each dealing with their own baggage, as well as all the emotions that came into play. Their shared pain, struggles, and challenges also made this story, and characters, tug on my heartstrings a little harder than I expected.
Well worth the read.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, A.L. Morrow!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 stars
**Readers are advised to check the Author’s Note for content sensitivities.**
“But promises are meant to be broken, and if there’s one thing I’m bad at, it’s being good.” I can relate.
I love the name of this book. I have read a lot of AL’s books and have enjoyed them all, so I was excited to see a new book was out. I grabbed it and jumped right in, and I was not at all disappointed.
I am so glad the story is told in my favourite way and that is dual POV. It is the best way to have a story told because you connect with the characters more and it reveals more about them and their thoughts.
Bad at Being Good is a LGBT romance tale. This MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance tale is sexy and is bit of an emotional read. It’s a tough journey for them after one man’s death made everything fell apart.
It is so easy to love these characters and feel for them when there is grief, pain, sorrow, hurt, longing, wanting, hate and love are just a few things they are going through. There is also drama, tension and redemption. I just wanted to take all the pain away from them I was so invested in them.
He’s back! Will he break his promise to stay away, or will he follow his heart?
If you’re a fan of sexy MM tales, then you will love this one.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
From the first few sentences, I was hooked on this book. It gets you right in the feels.
The characters are well-written and relatable. You can feel their struggle with grief coming through the pages.
I personally don’t usually read content warnings, so I don’t know what those are specifically for this book, but if you’re sensitive to reading about the grieving process, death of a sibling, or drug/alcohol use, proceed with care.
This is definitely a would-read-again book for me!
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was much more emotional than I expected when I started reading it. The story heavily addresses the grief people feel when they lose a love one and if you have ever experienced that feeling this will really resonate. The author really handles.the subject well and you get the watch the characters navigate through this period in their lives.
I loved the characters in this book. They had such a great connection despite everything they had to try and overcome. I was rooting for them the whole way through and couldn’t wait to see how things would turn out for them. This was a great book to read and I would recommend it to anyone.
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story really hits home if you have ever dealt with grief of any sort. The way that everyone in the book is reacting and dealing with their grief, allows the reader to see the various ways that grief can be dealt with. Not all of them are healthy ways but that is what really connected me with the characters because everyone grieves differently. There is a twist that happens in this book which I fell really made the story. It wasn’t expected but was so incredibly well done that I can’t imagine the book without it. The growth that the characters have individually and with each other is amazing and shows how having someone to help you through grief can be beneficial. The forbidden romance that happens is amazing it is a slow burn because of the grief that the characters are dealing with but it is there and it seems organic. This was a quick read for me because I got sucked into seeing how all the characters not just the main ones were handling things and if things would get better over time. This book has it all from relatability, raw emotions, love, steam, and growth. Over all, it is a win and probably something I will read again.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. This is one of my favorites for sure. I enjoy this author’s writing skills that make her characters pop and make the story come to life. This book is no different. It is a well written hard to put down romance story. The characters pulled me into the story from the beginning. They are connectable, relatable and have great chemistry with each other. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout. This is a story about guilt and promises that are meant to be broken. This is a fast past story that had me turning pages fast. An easy to read story that is full of romance and a chance at happiness. I really enjoyed reading this book.. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Review by @bjwagner
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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow
Six years ago, I promised my friend Kellan that I’d never mess around with his little brother. I accepted it. I didn’t regret it, and I didn’t think twice about it. Milo Sterling—the good student, perfect son, and promising dancer—was off limits.
But that was before.
Before we went away to college. Before Kellan died. Before I flunked out of school.
Now, I’m back home, and Milo’s different. He’s quieter and colder, no longer a boy but a man. And that hurt in his eyes? I put it there the night I failed to save Kellan. I have a lot to make up for. Falling for Milo, no matter how much I want him, would be one more thing to add to my list.
But promises are meant to be broken, and if there’s one thing I’m bad at, it’s being good.
USA Today bestselling author A.L. Morrow enjoys dreaming up steamy scenes and spectacular settings—often along with a touch of magic or myth. She believes that love is love and likes reading and writing various genres of romance.
In her downtime (what’s that?), A finds delight in scouring for secondhand designer fashions. She briefly lived in a haunted mansion, once took a flight to visit Scotland for a day, and is prone to meeting minor celebrities in random hotel elevators. She resides in the eastern US.
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Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you like holiday reads with a little angst mixed in, this is a great book. It’s a slow build, but once things start to move, it really picks up. The author does a good job of keeping you hooked by dropping bits of the situation with Austin’s family throughout the first half of the story, so you want to keep going to find out just what the situation is there. And once you do… oh the feels.
Being an ADHDer myself, there were many moments I related to Elijah’s struggles. And I loved that the author didn’t shove all that under the rug as the relationship developed. Both people recognized they still had things to work through to make the relationship all it could be, but they were willing to try.
Note: In case you missed it in the blurb, there are content warnings. Make sure you check those out before you dive in!
Overall, a great read!
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Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW. WOW.JUST WOW!!!!!! Was I in the room with them? Did I follow them around? Cause the way this was written put me RIGHT THERE!
I have read the first book in the series, but honestly I could have read this one first and still be just fine. It can be considered a standalone.
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Elan and Arwyn have been best friends since childhood. Recently they both begin to feel more for the other, but in order to preserve their friendship, each keeps it a secret from the other. Enter Hassan.
I really enjoyed this book and the characters. Elan and Arwyn’s interactions had me laughing, and even though this is a fated-mates book, I liked that the characters still got to know each other before they realized they were fated, and then still made an effort afterwards to continue getting to know each other.
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is definitely one of my top 5 favorite books of the year so far! I did read this as a standalone as my first book by this author, and I feel like I followed along just fine because there is plenty of background given. I was so blown away by this book though, I am going back to pick up all the previous books related to this one and probably a few more because this author is AMAZING. The story flows flawlessly, the details are provided with such art that it paints a beautifully vivid picture, and you’re instantly transported to a completely different world. Do yourself a favor and pick up this magnificently spicy, fantasy love adventure, you won’t regret it!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is part of the Darkness & Light Duology and the Love Bites series. I’ve not read any of the previous books but feel this is okay to read as a standalone as key information was given and the central story appeared unique to these characters.
If you are not into books which feature more than two people in a relationship, this is not the book for you.
I enjoyed the world which was built around the characters, it was easy to fall into alongside the characters. The characters themselves are well-constructed, the mannerisms matching the personalities and actions. They’re strong characters with possessive streaks in them and the added element of forbidden love heightens the chemistry between them.
I admit I was a little apprehensive prior to reading as sometimes the multi-way love dynamic can fall a bit flat, but it worked well here and you can’t help but root for their happiness.
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Pryderi, Elan and Arwyn have known each other their whole lives, they have grown up together and become Watchers together and keep their clan safe together, they also made an oath in their youth which at the time seemed the right thing to do, but as they have grown up, their feelings towards each other are no longer the same. Pryderi has found his soul mate and after coming back from his honeymoon, the three find that things aren’t the same between them, but they try and put that right by having a guys night in, complete with the illicit food, drink and music they have to keep hidden away, thanks to the clan not appreciating it.
Although they are both happy for Pryderi, Elan and Arwyn are struggling with their feelings for each other, they feel things which they shouldn’t and know it, but still they can’t bring themselves to do anything about it and risk hurting the other or their friendship, it is what they value above all else, but that is becoming harder to maintain and it is causing both of them to become antsy and withdrawn, this leads their friends to worry about them.
Meanwhile, Pryderi’s mate has travelled to another clan and has brought someone back with her, a new male from a widely different life and when he is introduced to theirs, it is a bit of a culture shock to say the least, not to mention that he has been used to hiding himself away in more ways than one. Elan is chosen to show him the ropes and slowly help him integrate into clan life, but neither can deny that they are attracted to the other and Arwyn is feeling a little left out, so he decides to spend some time with the exotic new male and again, the two cannot deny their attraction to each other and this complicates things.
Will Elan, Arwyn and this new spicy male finally bring down the barriers and allow them to experience the things they long for the most, or will those barriers break down and destroy the lives they have built for themselves forever? This is a fantasy romance with foul language and spicy content throughout which will leave you breathless as the thoughts and feelings whirling around these Elinefae and their way of life and leave you wanting to find out what happens next.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this paranormal romance. This is part of a series, however it can be read as a standalone and the author does a great recap at the start of the book bringing the reader up to date with the characters that appear in this story.
This is a male Triad story about fated mates. The men are strong and possessive and when they find their mates that increases. I love a story about fated mates where there is no choice but to acknowledge you are meant to be together.
Arwyn and Elan have been friends for years and made an agreement that there would never be anything more than friendship between them. However things start to change with their 3rd friend Pryderi finds his fated mate.
Now it’s just the two of them they need to adjust to this new way of living along with the new feelings that are suddenly becoming harder and harder to fight and the pair find themselves struggling with this torture.
When Keira comes back from an mission she brings another guy back with her. When it becomes clear that Hassan and Elan are fated mates it sends Arwyn into madness and a sense of grief as he feels he has lost his chance to be with the only man he’s ever wanted.
As the story progresses we see the bond between Hassan, Arwyn and Elan grow until they realise that they are all fated to be with each other and their triad is born.
This is an emotional magical story about finding love and learning to follow your heart.
This story is action packed and emotional as both Arwyn and Elan come to terms with their feelings for each other and for Hassan.
This is a magical read with Suspense, magic, kidnapping, angst, an emotional rollercaster and steam. The author does an amazing job of creating a unique world and a unique fated mate story. As a reader I was captivated by this story and I felt I knew the characters like friends. I shared all their laughter and tears and felt like I was willing them to find their happy ever after.
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this to be a book full of adventure, magic, fantasy, steaminess and some elinaefae fun. The characters are complex and complicated. They are well-written. This is a male triad that is trying to form itself into a new relationship. The story line is intriguing. It pulled me in from the beginning with its broody mood and everyone trying to figure Elin out. It’s a well-written stand-alone that is part of the elinfae duology series.
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was an escape to another world. It was pure excitement to read and get lost in the writing. The description of the scenery and the complexity of the characters is riveting. This book is not the first in the series but when I say that it is okay if you haven’t read the others; I actually mean it. The author does an amazing job with making sure that the reader is able to pick up and carry on through the book as if they have read the entire series up to this point. That speaks volumes upon volumes of the amazing writing that is in this book. It was also a quick read for me because of the story line and how I just couldn’t put the book down without knowing what was going to happen next. The characters make you fall in love with them. You will go through emotions that they are going through. There is amazing chemistry in this book with the characters and the steam is off the charts. The magic, suspense, steamy times, and wonderful characters; will leave you wanting to read every book in this series. It is a great escape to a complete amazing place that you never knew you needed.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
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Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It has been a bit since I have read previous books in this world. This is a nice story that incorporates characters from the previous stories but could also be read as a stand alone. I had met the main characters of this story previously but knew little about them. I kind of wish there was more to their individual stories other than watching, eating and time spent in the Den of Sin. There really wasn’t too much else until the third came Into play. I was slightly disappointed as I was expecting another great story in this world filled different characters. I did not feel much of a connection between the two Watchers but I did with their respective partner.
Overall This did not hold up to what I was expecting. It is an okay story without a lot of angst or action and not my favorite of the series. It was nice seeing the old characters and their familiars again.
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have not read the first installments of the Darkness and Light set, so this felt a bit overwhelming at first. However, the world is so immersive that I think I would have felt that way at the beginning of book 1, as well. The characters are well rounded and described and you get pulled into this elinefae world.
Arwyn and Elan are the best of friends, and always have been, along with their friend Pryderi. When P finds his fated soulmate while out on a mission, things feel a bit off with the old friends. They are just missing time with the third part of them, but they also hold feelings and desires for one another that they hold secret. Instead of enjoying their time together, it starts to become a form of torture, almost. When Pryderi’s mate, Keira, goes on a mission and returns with Hassan, it starts to become understood.
When Hassan and Elan are found to be mates, Arwyn loses his mind a bit over lost opportunities, and before you know it, they feel their triad bond click into place.
There was fun banter amongst friends, vivid worlds, interesting differences between what I normally read and some very intense scenes amongst the mates.
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Watchers and Brothers-in-arms, Elan and Arwyn along with Pryderi made a vow years before to never become romantically involved. Their bond is worth more than just a night of pleasure. When Pryderi returns with his mate, things start to shift. Elan and Arwn feelings for each other begin to emerge more with the two thinking that the feelings are one sided. A new man also appears stirring up more trouble.
I have read at least two books in this series and really enjoyed it. Elan and Arwn pinning for each other while in close proximity just made me want to scream ‘just talk! You will learn that the feelings are mutual.’ The oath they made may very well be the same thing that keeps them apart. With so many factors within their relationship, I was hoping for a happy ending.
I do love the characters and I hope there will be more in the series.
