REVIEW: Handle with Care by Hayden Stone (The London Arts Club #1)

HANDLE WITH CARE

The London Arts Club - Book One

by Hayden Stone

Release Date: October 14, 2025

Review

Really like Hayden’s writing style. It felt complete. The setting, the dialogue, the feelings were all vibrant and interesting. It’s single POV, which isn’t my favourite, but Dylan definitely has enough personality to fill an entire book.

I’ve already finished book two, and what I find really interesting about the writing is that the main character isn’t always likable. Not in a ‘I really don’t like this guy’ but rather in a ‘you are a bit of a twat at times’ kind of way.

Dylan and Will are both interns, and Dylan’s first impression was not kind. It’s not until they are forced to work on a project together that they bother to learn anything about the other.

Though even then, as they fall in love, things aren’t straightforward, and choices need to be made to make it work. * For the record - I’m kind of against Dylan here.* (you’ll understand when you read it!)

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Synopsis

Two interns. One permanent job. And one missing art museum exhibit.

Dylan Alexander doesn’t need a boyfriend. Having one will only slow him down.

Freshly graduated from university, Dylan’s arrived in London, England from Vancouver, Canada for a summer internship at the London Art and Design Museum. He’s also looking for strings-free fun and a fresh dating scene. This is Dylan’s dream chance to start his career and land a permanent job in London—or else he must return to Vancouver where museum jobs are rare, and the dating pool is old news. Everything’s going great in his new life—except for one thing. Dylan must put up with rival museum intern William Martin-Greene.

Will is everything Dylan can’t stand: flashy, arrogant, and entitled. Forget that he’s too handsome for his own good and knows it. It’s bad luck that they both started on the same internship program. At least they work safely apart in different departments—until one day, they’re forced to work together when Will unexpectedly joins Dylan’s Curatorial team. So much for the avoidance strategy that had worked so far. Will’s arrival on his team is also not helping his unmistakable attraction. When Dylan and Will end up stranded together while collecting exhibits, with only one bed to share, they can’t deny their chemistry.

Soon, they learn only one permanent job is on offer at the end of the summer, and the competition is on to be the best intern. They both share the blame when an important design exhibit goes missing and risks the unexpected summer romance between them. Then, everything is on the line—including hearts, careers, and a chance at love.

A charming rivals-to-lovers, boy-next-door summer romance.

About Hayden Stone

More animal than mineral, Hayden Stone (he/him) is a writer of fun queer fiction, especially with kissing. Hayden is the author of the When Snow Falls, Being Royal, and The London Arts Club romcom series. He currently lives in Victoria, Canada, and has previously lived in Vancouver, Canada and London, UK. You can find out his latest news on Instagram or his website: haydenstonebooks dot com

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