Scarred both physically and emotionally after a motorcycle accident, twenty-five year old ex fashion model and porn star Oliver Brown is about to be stripped bare by flamboyant twink Leslie Scott—and they’ll rebuild love from the bottom up.
BARING THE BEAST
Twenty-five year old Oliver Brown is addicted. Two years ago, he was at the height of his career as “Nicky Starr,” fashion model, porn actor, partier without peer. Then came the accident. Hiding his scars, both emotional and physical, he’s gone into hiding. But fine clothing is some solace. A new suit by Debussy? Better even than a ride on his motorcycle Hulk or all the things he used to give and take on camera.
Enter Leslie Scott, the flamboyant, dark-haired, heel-and-tiny-short-wearing twink sent to deliver Oliver’s newest fix. A firecracker, Leslie is dapper, generous, in touch with his feminine side but all man, and as gorgeous as any garment ever made. He makes Oliver dream of ending his reclusion, of recapturing a future forever denied him. But for that to happen, Leslie would have to strip him to the bone. Only then will they rebuild life from the bottom up.
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Leslie has been sent by his boss to deliver a suit to a very special customer…he’s just arrived at the house.
He tut-tutted as he opened his boot and removed the enclosed grey suit, giving it a loving caress as he folded it gently over his left forearm.
“There we go, sweetie. I’m not sure why someone who lives in an unkempt house like this needs a suit like you. You’re far too lovely for a place like this. I hope he takes care of you.”
He picked up his leather business folder and secured it under his other arm. Taking a deep breath, he adjusted his thong, which had once again ridden up between his cheeks. He strode confidently up to the front door, narrowly avoiding what looked like dog crap on a paving stone covered with dead grass as he did. He stopped and frowned down at the offending item.
“You dare get one bit of your smelly self on my Armani loafers and you are toast,” he hissed at what he now saw was simply a clump of dried mud. Delicately avoiding all other ground-strewn landmines, he managed to get to the front door. He shook his head at seeing there was only a broken bell with wires hanging out looking sorry for itself, and he raised a hand—neither of which was truly free—to try and knock on the door as hard as he could.
He waited.
The inside of the house was silent. There was no scuffling down what he imagined were worn stairs, no clatter of shoes across laminated floors and no welcoming opening of the door to greet him. He frowned and knocked again, louder this time. His folder slipped from where it was secured under his arm and he quickly tightened his arm to hold it in place.
“Hello? Mr. Brown, are you home? My name is Leslie Scott and I’m here with your new suit,” he announced grandly.
He wriggled his backside uncomfortably—that damn thong, what the hell was wrong with it—and scowled as he raised a hand to knock again. As he did so, the door opened. A man’s face peered out of him, half hidden. It was dark inside but what Leslie could see of the face looked rather tasty. That was the first surprise of this visit.
A shock of shaggy, honey-blond hair hung over Mr. Brown’s forehead, and his tanned skin, neat beard and stubble and one wide amber eye all mingled together to make Leslie feel much better about his customer delivery. Mr. Brown also looked a little familiar.
Leslie gave the man what he knew was a dazzling smile, as he’d been praised for it more than once, and indicated the suit hanging across his right arm.
“Mr. Brown? I’m from Debussy Fashion. I’m here to deliver the suit you ordered.”
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5 out of 5 stars
Since the very first book in this series, I've been waiting for Leslie's story. I mean come on you KNEW he had to have one hell of a story to match that wildly fantastic personality.
Suit Yourself definitely did not disappoint in anyway. Leslie was absolutely fabulous in his own book. And Oliver was deliciously sexy even when he didn't think so. Their first meeting was so awkward it was sweet and then Leslie figures out who Oliver is and gets all fanboy-ish. The dynamic between Leslie and Oliver is pretty powerful, and Leslie does his damnedest to prove to Oliver that he's still beautiful. Of course Oliver doesn't necessarily see that, he's so very self conscious thanks to an asshole of an ex who decided he needed to tear Oliver down.
Unlike the other two books in the series there isn't a suspense element running through the story. This is all straight relationship between Oliver and Leslie, and also with Leslie and Taylor and Eddie, and also Leslie's boss Laverne. Which overall worked best for Leslie and Oliver's personalities.
While their road to a relationship wasn't particularly smooth, it created enough tension to move the story at a steady pace. As I've become very accustomed to from this author, Suit Yourself is well written, with strong, very 'vocal' characters, with a good storyline. I've absolutely loved all of the books in the Men of London series so far, and I can't wait to read more in this world. I'd even love to see a novella revisiting the three roommates and their new partners at some point. I'm not ready to give up Eddie, Taylor, and Leslie, just yet.
As this is a series, it's a good idea to read them in order because the books tie into each other. They could be read alone but you'll miss the roommates interacting with each other in the previous books. I can't recommend this series enough and hope you all give it a try!
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