REVIEW: Tailor Made by Freesia Woodley (Beau-Ties #5)

- April 01, 2024

TAILOR MADE

Beau Ties - Book Five

by Freesia Woodley

Release Date: March 31, 2024

Review

This was a lovely read. Two men with the shared wound of loving someone they both loved, while also sharing a history of bad blood. It’s hard to trust when things start to change, walls are lowered, and feelings grow. But they have a sweet progression, and I love watching Carmelo come into his own. They both have big hearts and it was lovely when they were both able to show it.

The kink was a bit unexpected, and for the record, I love kink stories, but some kinks I prefer to be prepared for, regardless, I love witnessing two people finding their perfect pairing. And they are both clearly in their element here.

It’s never easy to be reminded of exactly how terrible some families can be, but Freesia does a great job of finding a balance of love and hope against such hate.

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Synopsis

There is a fine line between love and hate.

Carmelo Castillo-Luna and Britt Ivarsson have hated each other since their freshman year of high school. Carmelo’s relentless bullying of Britt’s gender fluidity has left deep scars on Britt’s soul that may never heal. Unfortunately, Carmelo’s job as a wedding planner often brings him into contact with Britt at his formal wear shop, Tailor Made.

On the anniversary of his lover’s death, a lover who also happens to be Carmelo’s cousin, Britt finds that one empathic moment leads to an unexpected friendship.

As they grow closer, Carmelo and Britt are forced to confront long-buried feelings that lead to new beginnings.

With past traumas, sexual awakenings, and a family full of more hate than love, can these two find a way forward together? Or will their past catch up with them?

Trigger Warnings: Mentions of suicide, on-page homophobic language from family members, and bullying.

About Freesia Woodley

Freesia lives in North Carolina with her husband and two kids. At her day job she deals with the idiocy that is the American health insurance system. In the evening after caring for her family she finds the time to weave tales of men falling in love. When she has spare time she spends it crocheting or cross-stitching inappropriate things, busting out her classically trained culinary skills, and getting into various fandoms. She can often be found at local anime/comic book conventions dressed in cosplay with her family.

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