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IRL: In Real Life (After Oscar Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lucy Lennox (Author), Molly Maddox (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Conor:
It starts with a drunken text pic. The kind I would normally never send. Only, instead of it going to the flirty hotel bartender, it goes to some random stranger who actually responds.

I tell myself an unexpected night of hot as hell back-and-forth is the perfect way to blow off a little steam while I’m in New York closing an important business deal. Little do I know the man on the other end of the line is none other than Wells Grange: the most controlling, egotistical, emotionless SOB I’ve ever met.

I spend my days squaring off against Wells in the boardroom, and my nights succumbing to the sexy stranger’s commanding texts in the bedroom. Within days, I’m falling for someone I shouldn’t, and I have to remind myself that none of this is real.

Wells:
The first thing I notice about Conor Newell when he sits down in my high-rise conference room is how delightfully nervous he is. Then I see his tie. The same geeky tie that’s held hostage on my phone. The one that belongs to my anonymous late-night texter. And it changes everything.

I should confess. Tell the truth about who I am. Instead, I decide there’s no harm in flirting. After all, once our business is concluded, he’ll be out of my life for good.

The more I get to know Conor, however, the more I start to fall for him. Which is a problem, because I made a vow long ago to never let emotions interfere with my life, either business or personal. Except I can’t stop thinking about him night and day. If it’s only in my head, though, it doesn’t count.

After all, it’s not like we’re falling for each other in real life...

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"Let me tell you all, IRL: In Real Life did not lack anything. It was funny, romantic and extremely hot... if you're looking for something fun and sexy this is right up your alley." --The Blogger and the Geek
"The characters of Conor and Wells are appealing strong men and you cannot help falling in love with them. They are so opposite and yet both pull you in completely.... a wonderful read that I can only highly recommend." --Love Bytes Reviews
"Yea for true love and happily-ever-afters!" --Will Knauss
"This book has it all - two gorgeous men, a cast of secondary characters (including three very strong women, something often missing in m/m romances), and a misunderstanding that might lead to disaster." --Erryn, Rainbow Gold Reviews
"As for the romance between Wells and Conor, these two had sexual tension down pat and when it was time for romance, I swooned. You'd think a few days is too quick, and maybe it is, but they had an extraordinary connection I loved." --Dog-Eared Daydreams

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Customers thoroughly enjoy this well-written story that keeps them captivated, with one review noting it's a great start to a new series. The book features a funny love story with heartwarming moments, and one customer highlights the dimensional characters who grow throughout the narrative. Customers appreciate the steamy scenes and excellent writing, with perfect grammar and engaging dialogue. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it good while others describe it as unrealistic.

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85 customers mention "Story quality"85 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as thoroughly enjoyable, well-written, and sweet, with one customer mentioning it kept them reading from start to finish.

"...racially diverse characters and/or secondary characters; stories about self-discovery, overcoming difficult childhoods or other obstacles but not..." Read more

"...witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline as shown through sweet moments, steamy scenes, chuckles, supportive..." Read more

"...I really enjoyed IRL, wi5h it's twists and turns and LOL moments. Now it is time to read the next book, which also happens to be called LOL...!!" Read more

"...At the heart of it was a beautiful story richly layered with emotion. This is the 1st book I've read by this duo...." Read more

59 customers mention "Heartwarming story"59 positive0 negative

Customers find this book emotionally engaging, describing it as a funny love story that snatches your heart, with one customer noting it's about finding love in unusual places.

"This was a really fun, well-written, sexy book and I pre-ordered the next in the series (LOL) based on this book (sadly, LOL was a hot mess)...." Read more

"...an engaging storyline as shown through sweet moments, steamy scenes, chuckles, supportive friends, messy families, painful pasts, choices, and heart..." Read more

"...I really enjoyed IRL, wi5h it's twists and turns and LOL moments. Now it is time to read the next book, which also happens to be called LOL...!!" Read more

"...One sex scene is probably the best I've ever read in any romance novels novel. You could feel the love behind every description of their physicality...." Read more

38 customers mention "Character development"38 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer noting how they grow throughout the story, while another appreciates the racially diverse cast.

"...good (which made LOL even that much more disappointing); the characters were strong and had unique voices; and the pacing of the story was good with..." Read more

"...story was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline as shown through sweet moments,..." Read more

"...heartwarming, and satisfying 2-sides love triangle story with likeable characters. Wells is in control but not a jerk...." Read more

"It was a great read. Loved the characters, and the story line....can't wait to read the next in the series." Read more

21 customers mention "Writing quality"21 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its perfect grammar and engaging dialogue, with one customer particularly appreciating the well-executed sex scenes.

"This was a really fun, well-written, sexy book and I pre-ordered the next in the series (LOL) based on this book (sadly, LOL was a hot mess)...." Read more

"...The story was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline as shown through sweet..." Read more

"I loved the texting but I wish it would have gone on for longer. Wells was a big softie for Connor" Read more

"...This book is so much fun and I love the dialogue and the secondary characters. I can't wait to read more." Read more

19 customers mention "Enjoyment"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book extremely enjoyable and keep them captivated, with one customer noting it's a fun mix of nervous energy, while another mentions staying up until 4 am reading it.

"...Conor is a fun mix of nervous energy and confidence...." Read more

"...Conor and Granger make a connection in the boardroom. This book is so much fun and I love the dialogue and the secondary characters...." Read more

"...This book was sexy, fun, and emotional." Read more

"...Heartfelt and steamy like all the best romances are. Extremely enjoyable!" Read more

16 customers mention "Steamy content"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy scenes in the book.

"...grow, and an engaging storyline as shown through sweet moments, steamy scenes, chuckles, supportive friends, messy families, painful pasts, choices,..." Read more

"...love, romance, laughter, sadness, and just enough heat sprinkled in to keep things interesting...." Read more

"...At times I wanted to smack Wells, but Donor was a doll. The sex was hot hot hot. You just knew these two belonged together." Read more

"...Great story. Heartfelt and steamy like all the best romances are. Extremely enjoyable!" Read more

7 customers mention "Start"7 positive0 negative

Customers like the start of the series, with one mentioning they enjoyed the setup.

"...I also enjoyed the set up for the series with the introduction of Oscar, of course, and James - who I hope gets his own book...." Read more

"IRL is a good start to a new series and a new working relationship. I could not tell which author was contributing what parts of this book...." Read more

"This is a great start to the After Oscar series that only seems to get better after each new addition...." Read more

"This is an amazing start if a new series. Warning, don't start reading this story at 9 pm. It kept me up till 4 am, I just had to finish it...." Read more

13 customers mention "Pacing"9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it engaging and not wanting to put it down, while others find it unrealistic.

"...; the characters were strong and had unique voices; and the pacing of the story was good with a resolution that felt believable...." Read more

"I enjoyed Wells and Conor’s opposites attract, enemies to lovers, mistaken identity, digital relationship, business rivals romance...." Read more

"...I was ready to give it three stars due to the complete unrealistic-ness of this entire book and all the small details that didn’t make much sense...." Read more

"...So good. I loved both Wells and Conor. Pacing was really good. Very excited to read more by this author." Read more

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Wow what an amazing book this is. It was a sweet story that will stay with me for a long time. Connor and Well’s story was so loving and the story line behind this was brilliant. I would highly recommend this book.
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  • thegudgeon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mistaken identity sexting + Dalek ties + taking chances = love
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
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    This was a really fun, well-written, sexy book and I pre-ordered the next in the series (LOL) based on this book (sadly, LOL was a hot mess). IRL has a familiar meet-cute, hot stranger sex with...someone who turns out to be your boss/colleague. But, it was done very well and had a bit of a modern twist with the sexy fun times being via text.

    Conor is in town to make a deal with Wells on behalf of his doctor mother, who is ill. Conor (thinking it's the cute bartender from his hotel) spends the night sexting with Wells and by the time they meet the next day Wells has figured out Conor's identity but Conor is still in the dark that the hated IRL Wells is the same hot, dominant man he's been sexting with. As the story goes on, Wells struggles with telling Conor who he is or continuing to bond anonymously over texts.

    Overall, I really enjoyed the book. The sexting scenes, holy hell, they were burning up my kindle. The writing was good (which made LOL even that much more disappointing); the characters were strong and had unique voices; and the pacing of the story was good with a resolution that felt believable. I also enjoyed the set up for the series with the introduction of Oscar, of course, and James - who I hope gets his own book.

    My two small nitpicks were that I felt like Wells changed a bit too fast based on who he was at the start of the book, and I felt like Conor seemed a bit too wimpy at times for someone who had gone through grad school (and business school in particular).

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    A general note about my reviews in case you're looking for similar books. I work in the mental health field IRL and reading is a way to decompress, so (generally) I will purposely choose books that deal with "lighter" subject matter. I favor books that deal with characters growing and resolving their personal/relationship difficulties and getting their HEA.
    **What I look for in a book: first and foremost, strong writing and editing (I hate typos!); racially diverse characters and/or secondary characters; stories about self-discovery, overcoming difficult childhoods or other obstacles but not crushing angst; stories and characters that are "realistic enough" (i.e. I doubt half the players on a hockey team are gay IRL, but for the sake of a well-written series, I can roll with it); well-written sex scenes; dual POV in the storytelling.
    **Themes I generally don't care for: "daddy" relationships (unless done really well); sub/dom stories; insta-love; sci-fi/fantasy; mpreg; shifters; lots of kink; GFY (again, unless done really well); kidnapping or bodyguard stories; crazy/violent/stalker exes; MCs with severe mental health issues, severe trauma, or substance abuse/addiction
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  • Tammy Moldovan
    4.0 out of 5 stars When real life and digital anonymity collide
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
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    I enjoyed Wells and Conor’s opposites attract, enemies to lovers, mistaken identity, digital relationship, business rivals romance. In my opinion, for an enemies to lovers trope to work well, the author has to find a balance of the animosity between the main characters without tipping into meanness or abuse. The authors definitely find the perfect sweet spot in this book. Conor owns a board game store in Asheville, NC. He is an adorably awkward geek who feels out of his depth negotiating in NYC as his mother’s representative to sell a ground breaking medical patent. Wells owns a medical tech company that wants to buy the patent. He is ruthless in business and standoffish in his personal life. Conor, feeling nervous about the upcoming meeting, drinks a bit too much the night before and thinking he’s texting the bartender, accidentally texts Wells instead. Wells realizes who Conor is the next morning but keeps the information to himself. Thus begins the dual love story of Sexy Stranger (Wells) and NotSam (Conor) who have a sexting relationship and Wells and Conor who have a adversarial relationship IRL which morphs into more of a personal one while Wells is negotiating the purchase of Conor’s mother’s patent. The journey to Wells and Conor’s HEA is a bit rocky, full of secrets, half truths, pain, and missteps but I enjoyed it. The story was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline as shown through sweet moments, steamy scenes, chuckles, supportive friends, messy families, painful pasts, choices, and heart squeezing love. I will be reading more in this series.
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  • Johnny Jinx
    5.0 out of 5 stars It took until the end of the book, but was worth it
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
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    This series is called "After Oscar," but I couldn't find out who the heck Oscar was, and thence trying to guess it from reading the first novel out of five.
    The "lucky charm" that is Oscar is finally revealed in the last couple of pages, thank goodness.
    I really enjoyed IRL, wi5h it's twists and turns and LOL moments.
    Now it is time to read the next book, which also happens to be called LOL...!!
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  • Bill Dukes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, sexy, but so much heartwarmingly more
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
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    I went into this book with low expectations expecting just a fun sexual romp. And the book did not disappoint. I found all of the sexting very enthusiastically titillating. I fantasized about being on the receiving end of Grange's sexting. But this book was so much more. At the heart of it was a beautiful story richly layered with emotion. This is the 1st book I've read by this duo. I picked it up because I liked some of Lucy Lennox's other books. This by far has been my favorite. I p!an to read the rest of the series. If you're looking for a gay romance which is more than just chapter after chapter of sex and erotica , you've found it. And if you're looking for something a little more erotic, You will not be disappointed either. One sex scene is probably the best I've ever read in any romance novels novel. You could feel the love behind every description of their physicality. Connor and Wells will stay with you long after you've read the epilogue.
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  • Emanuel Marcos de Brito Rocha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Imperdível e inesquecível
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 30, 2024
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    Desde a primeira linha até o epílogo uma surpresa imperdível e personagens inesquecível. Tão bem equilibrado no mundo Geek de hoje com inspiração jovial em "You Got Mail" com pitadas sensuais, eróticas e dramáticas. O humor é refinado em sintonia com o drama. O jogo de gato e rato só tem vencedores. Que descrição maravilhosa de Nova York e do passeio no parque de charrete! As delicadeza da comida indiana e o bar deu para fantasiar muito bem. O encontro HOT no apartamento de Wells revelou que CONNOR é um personagem ávido e disposto. Um filme pronto!
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  • book lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
    Reviewed in Germany on January 2, 2024
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    The love story was hilarious in the beginning and romantic later on. There is a slight d/s dynamic but only in the bedroom and no humiliation. I was bored for a while with romances but this I couldn’t stop reading!
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  • K.H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mixing business and complications
    Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2020
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    This promises to be an exciting new series with plenty of heat, kinky sexy times, laughter, and insane complications! It was fascinating because it wasn't clear why the series was titled After Oscar but when it became clear it puts all sorts of promise but also plenty of pressure. There is love in the air but also heartbreak and a whole series of insanity to come!

    This book follows Conor and Wells. The two are brought together in two different circumstances; accidental sexting and business negotiations. An unlikely pairing and quite the mystery for the book. Conor has come to New York to sell his mother's bio printer to get the money they need for her medical treatments. But the man he needs to sell it to, Wells, is a business mogul and cold hearted shark. Conor nervously texts a hook up the night before the big meeting and instead shares a sexting encounter with a mysterious man. In the other end Wells receives an unexpected text and ends up having the first satisfying sexual encounter in months. Driven to connect to the mystery texter a hint of a picture shows something that leads to Conor- and brings everything into question. Is Conor playing Well's with these sexual escapades? Or is Well's misleading the unsuspecting and sweet Conor? And how can it all work out with the sale a point of contention between them?

    This was such a great journey as the online and real life encounters twist between these two men. Conor is a bit bolder in his texts while still being the sweet man he always is, open and trusting to a stranger out there. This breaks down the walls to Wells, who proves to have his own depths. Despite being known as a cold unforgiving businessman there is more to him and the front of icy and relentless has been built up after a major hurt. But even as trust grows between them virtually, things become rocky and confused in real life, and the mixing of the two areas slowly begins leading to disaster. It was a murky situation, born out of confusion mixed with hope, that takes a huge leap to get past.

    This was such a great read, really books right from the first page. Can't wait to read the upcoming books in this promising new series!
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  • Sam V
    5.0 out of 5 stars such fun!
    Reviewed in Australia on September 9, 2024
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    Connor gets a bartenders number at the hotel he is staying at, deciding to send a dirty pic and when he invites the bartender to his room he says no and ends up telling him what to do and how to please himself - to then realize that it wasn’t the bartender he was messaging when they send a dirty pic of their own.

    They continue to message the next day before Connors big presentation - and Wells realises once he goes to his own meeting that his mystery messager is the man in front of him.

    Wells keeps texting Connor even though he knows who he is, the two share many things with each other - more than just a sëxual thing. Wells find himself drawn to Connor in person too. Once their deal is signed, they spend a night together that feels like more to both of them but with the secret looming between them things take a turn.

    Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Was such a fun story, Connor is so precious, and seeing Wells let his walls down was so nice. They had great chrmistry, lots of steamy moments and a well fought for HEA.

    📱MM Romance
    📱Sëxting
    📱Dominant
    📱HEA
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  • Poulaite2000
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent !
    Reviewed in France on June 28, 2021
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    Une belle intrigue et des personnages très attachants. Un vrai plaisir à lire et re lire. Je commence le prochain tome. 🤗🤗
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