REVIEW: Straight Crush by Devon Doe (Am I the Problem #4)

STRAIGHT CRUSH

Am I The Problem - Book Four

by Devon Doe

Release Date: July 28, 2023

Review

Jake is a lovely teddy bear of a man who’s been dealt some tough blows that have left him fighting to make a go every day. He’s an amazing pairing for the firecracker of a guy, Kai. Kai is full of life but also keeps some emotional distance.

These two bring out the absolute best in each other, and though they fumble through things, and though they both make some mistakes, they always have the other's best interest at heart and want to see them succeed in all the ways.

It covers a lot of issues but keeps it light enough to feel like a fun read, while still addressing them and giving you some hopeful resolutions.

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Synopsis

Tl;dr: Am I the problem for forcing a straight homeless man to be my fake boyfriend? (I swear I’m actually helping him!)

I’ve [22M] been single for a long time, and my friends keep trying to set me up with guys, but after the experience I had with my ex, I’d much rather focus on my work. Savings are my priority because I’ve been on my own since I was sixteen.

So when I find out I inherited my estranged aunt’s house, it feels like hitting the jackpot. Problem is, the place is a ruin and a homeless guy [28M] is squatting there. He’s massive, rude and grumpy, but I have a soft heart and don’t want to just kick him out. I’m not about to give him a free ride though, so if he wants to stay, he needs to pull his weight. He’s straight, and a bit of an ass about my glittery nails, so forcing him to be my fake boyfriend seems like the perfect punishment. If my friends fall for our charade, I’ll have time to renovate the house without being pestered about my relationship status.

Turns out my fake boyfriend used to be a builder and is pretty handy with the power tools. Which is kinda hot. But he’s straight, so I shouldn’t think about him that way.

Update: We had an accident during renovations, and now there’s only one bed left for us to share. I’ve been avoiding relationships for such a long time, and now I kinda-maybe want one? It might be time to admit it. I have a crush on the straight guy.

Should I come clean about it? I don’t want him to freak out, but he is a bit touch starved and doesn’t mind cuddling. Does that mean his sexuality has wiggle room?

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Find out if a fake relationship can lead to real love!

“Straight Crush” is a bi-awakening, grumpy/sunshine M/M romcom where a fake relationship turns all too real amidst renovation chaos. There’s more to Kai than glitter and rollerskates, and Jake is much more than his disability and bad luck. Together, they end up mending not just walls and pipes, but also each other’s hearts.