The sex is hot and despite what I thought, Dylan has no problem sleeping with Alec. Hetero or not, he’ll make a fabulous backup boyfriend.”īut soon the 'backup boyfriend' turns into a real friend and then more. Besides, once Dylan Booth gets an idea in his head, the threat of hell and high water pants won’t change his mind. “I wouldn’t miss this fake-homo show for all the Gucci shoes on Rodeo Drive. As their mutual friend Noah puts it : “Me?” Noah pressed his hand to his chest. It all does start out as a kind of payback for Tyler, although it's really Dylan who wants to do it, not Alec. Yes Alec, a genius with a photographic memory is clumsy and slightly clueless with his motorcycle ( a-I'm-making-a-big-change-since-my-boyfriend-left-me kind of motorcycle) so his friend Noah sends him to Dylan for help.ĭylan is a rough and tumble kind a guy at first glance, but seeing and feeling the difference between what comes out of his mouth compared to what is happening in his heart made me fall for him myself. The ex would be an asshat and be miserable after letting Alec get away. Dylan would, after an internal war with himself realize that he's actually 'gay', at least for Alec. Alec would fall for the 'straight' guy and pine for him and the unfairness of it all. I thought this book would be a regular GFY trope. Unfortunately, playing the backup boyfriend is starting to feel way too real…ĬONTENT WARNING: This book contains Man-on-Man action, adult situations, and language. Alec can’t afford to get attached, and Dylan’s learned everyone eventually leaves. But watching Alec flounder in his ex's company throws Dylan into protector mode, and the confirmed hetero introduces himself as Alec's new boyfriend.Īnd Dylan’s not sure he can fake being gay.īut he’s a master bullshitter, and the phony PDA soon turns ultra-hot. Having spent his teen years on the streets, and losing his best friend to HIV, Dylan decides teaching the do-gooder how to ride is the least he can do. Clueless and his fickle 1964 Harley, but the cocky mechanic can’t say no to the request for help. In an attempt to lift his mood and break out of his rut, Alec purchases a motorcycle he has no idea how to start.ĭylan Booth doesn't have time for Dr.

Unfortunately, his personal life sucks because now he has to attend several events alongside Tyler-with his ex’s new boyfriend in tow.

Tyler Hall, Alec’s work with the homeless is about to be recognized. As this year’s recipient of a humanitarian award with his ex, Dr.

Alec Johnson has almost reached his goals.

The backup boyfriend by river jaymes