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"It's a fun, frothy quintessentially British romcom about a certified chaos demon and a stern brunch daddy with a heart of gold faking a relationship."—New York Times bestselling author Talia Hibbert AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH Named a best book of the year by Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Goodreads, The Washington Post, and more!WANTED: One (fake) boyfriend Practically perfect in every wayLuc O'Donnell is tangentially—and reluctantly—famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he's never met spent the next twenty years cruising in and out of rehab. Now that his dad's making a comeback, Luc's back in the public eye, and one compromising photo is enough to ruin everything.To clean up his image, Luc has to find a nice, normal relationship…and Oliver Blackwood is as nice and normal as they come. He's a barrister, an ethical vegetarian, and he's never inspired a moment of scandal in his life. In other words: perfect boyfriend material. Unfortunately, apart from being gay, single, and really, really in need of a date for a big event, Luc and Oliver have nothing in common. So they strike a deal to be publicity-friendly (fake) boyfriends until the dust has settled. Then they can go their separate ways and pretend it never happened.But the thing about fake-dating is that it can feel a lot like real-dating. And that's when you get used to someone. Start falling for them. Don't ever want to let them go.Discover the LGBT romance about exact opposites falling in perfectly imperfect love that New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CHRISTINA LAUREN calls "hilarious, witty, tender, and stunning." Read more
Publisher : Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publication date : July 7, 2020
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 1728206146
ISBN-13 : 41
Item Weight : 14.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5.51 x 1.06 x 8.27 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #42,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in LGBTQ+ Coming of Age Fiction (Books) #10 in LGBTQ+ Humorous Fiction (Books) #102 in Humorous Fiction
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Format: Kindle
Though I was fortunate enough to receive an advanced copy of this book for the purpose of review, I had so much faith that I’d like it that I preordered it for myself the instant I heard it was being published. And I’m thrilled that I did, because Boyfriend Material is a marvelous gift of a story. Having said that, I had to rework quite a bit of what I’d originally written, since, as has been the case with everything else I’ve read by Mr. Hall, there was more to consider than was initially evident. On its surface, Boyfriend Material is an absolutely hilarious tale about two people falling in love. I can honestly affirm that I haven’t laughed this hard while reading a story in years. Not just a random snort or giggle, either. I mean the eye-watering, tea-aspirating laughter that’s rare enough to be kind of magical. And laughing that much was so welcome and felt so good that I’m still grateful I was able to have it. While Luc and Oliver certainly have their share of funny moments together, Boyfriend Material wouldn’t be as wonderful without the vast majority of the additional characters. It won’t even do any good to name my favorites, since the list would just keep growing until I’d included nearly every one. Save for Bridget, who gets a special mention because—she’s Bridget. Still, I thought they were riotously diverting and bright and glorious, and the difference between them and the few that were fairly loathsome was unquestionably stark. I think what makes the comedic elements even better is that, though they own a significant place in the story, they are never used to trivialize the other matters of the heart the main characters are navigating. Luc and Oliver are so different that there are legitimate reasons to assume their relationship can’t possibly work. Except that it very much does—wonderfully so. Where I believe they’re similar, however, is that their most pressing problem doesn’t seem to be a mutual struggle to love, but to allow themselves to be loved. Despite having very different histories of hurts and betrayals, the resulting wariness and skepticism was much the same for Oliver and Luc, and broke my heart for them both. Luc’s preferred means of self-defense is to stick to casual sex and be generally and preemptively awful, while Oliver doesn’t seem to do casual anything and hides behind a diligently maintained exhibition of control. Regardless of the catalysts, Luc and Oliver share a certainty that being themselves within a fictitious relationship is safer and therefore preferable to the inevitability of a “real” relationship failing because who they truly are can’t possibly be good enough. With a completely graceless turn back to the positive aspects of Boyfriend Material, I have to mention that there’s also a delightfully generous reference to Welcome to Night Vale that I literally squealed about and may eventually admit to doing a happy dance over. I’m always thrilled when an anticipated story not only meets, but surpasses my expectations, and Boyfriend Material did just that with room to spare. Luc and Oliver were an irresistible (if occasionally obscenity-engendering) pleasure, and I ended up thoroughly swoony for them both. Though it wasn’t easy in places, I had a genuinely good time reviewing it and maintain that it was worth every pang of my heart. As much as I appreciated all the different aspects of the narrative (particularly laughing until my back hurt), reading Boyfriend Material made me very happy. I hope it will do the same for someone else.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020 by B.
Format: Kindle
I'm kinda addicted to escape romance reading, usually about M/F relationships. But, let's face it, love is love and I've found some very good authors that write M/M romance. Two that often write excellent books in the historical romance genre are K.J. Charles and Cat Sebastian. Now I've found a very good contemporary romance M/M author, Alexis Hall. Although this romance has some angsty moments, it's mostly a romantic comedy and it checked all my entertainment boxes, even giving me some LOL moments as I read, not to mention a lot of romantic feels. And, to top it off, it was a slow-burn romance, not one of those CRs with sexual encounters being the primary page filler. Our two main characters are a bit chalk/cheese//oil/water. Luc O'Donnell is an emotional mess and his life reflects that. He has a job he's not especially proud of, working for a charitable foundation for the preservation of dung beetles (yes, you read that correctly). His father, a relatively famous aging rockstar, deserted him and his mother when he was a baby and that's a big part of his issues. He drinks too much, parties too much, and was betrayed by his last romantic partner. Yep, he's an emotional mess. Then there's Oliver Blackwood, the total opposite, it seems. He's a successful barrister, an ethical vegetarian, an order-and-neatness freak. Seemingly he's in complete control of his life. Oliver and Luc are acquaintances, having a good friend in common. And when Luc messes up once again in his life and his job is on the line, he needs to show the desire to reform himself. For some reason, I guess because this is a romantic comedy, it's suggested that he should fake engage himself to someone very respectable, someone with much more gravitas than Luc. Turns out sober and serious Oliver is currently partner-less and will be needing a significant other to accompany him to his parents' upcoming anniversary party. So the two agree to a fake relationship, convenient for both of them. I've read many of these fake fiance romances over the years, mostly male-female fake engagements, but this is, IMO, the best one I've ever read. It's funny, it's romantic, it has some sad and poignant moments, and I loved the characters here, both main and secondary, from Luc and Oliver to Luc's mother, to their friends, to Luc's quirky co-workers at the charity. Well, not all the characters are likeable. Oliver's parents are a piece of work, as is Luc's absent father who shows up again in his life. And Oliver, who seemed to have it all together, turns out to have some emotional insecurity issues of his own. And we already knew Luc was a mess. So Luc starts to grow up and he and Oliver help each other to heal. Lovely story.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021 by OLT
Format: Kindle
Luc is a joy the relationships he has are a joy to read. So funny especially his coworkers. Happy I found this book, it’s a new favorite.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2026 by Rakeeta
Format: Kindle
On the off chance that Alexis Hall reads this review, I want to say a genuine thank you. "Boyfriend Material" is a truly delightful novel. I cannot praise it enough, but will try to share a few highlights. While reading, I would literally gasp at the audacity of Hall's writing. For example, "They were just a few more dead seabirds bobbing on the outskirts of the oil spill that was my life." I mean, wow! Hall has a WAY with words. I found myself trying to slow down my reading so I could savor this writing more. Hall is incredibly funny and amazingly talented. I was giddy reading the book, often laughing out loud. What Hall does with the dialogue, repartee, ripostes, and asides; I am in awe. That said, of course I recognize that this book is full of one heavily-used trope after another: the emotionally immature protagonist who is afraid of vulnerability, the prince charming who appears cold but is really all kinds of amazing yet also insecure (Mr. Darcy, anyone?), the kick-ass take-no-prisoners lesbian friend, the straight woman who is always there for her gay best friend even when he may not deserve it, the zany yet kind co-corkers, the nutty parents. The tropes also abound in the plot, including the phases of Luc and Oliver's relationship: barely tolerating each other, grudging acceptance, curious interest, growing affection, physical attraction, bonding over shared experiences, and ultimately real love. Yet these tropes are tropes for a reason: they are effective. Of course there is also the dramatic telling-off of some antagonists and a madcap friends adventure to attempt a dramatic romantic moment. The novel has all of these tropes and more, but I absolutely love it. I want to live in a world where Luc O'Donnell and Oliver Blackwood exist. They are touchingly believable and fun characters. I would be fortunate to have them as friends. Hall understands human behavior, our struggles with being true to ourselves, the things that hold us back from courageous authenticity, the wounds we all carry, and how other people can help us surmount these challenges. Hall deftly and expertly shares wonderful insights into the human experience. At age 46, I still marvel at how books like "Boyfriend Material" can be a mainstream success. It is gratifying to live in a world where that happens. Speaking personally, Hall's book has helped me realize that I want to seek a long-term relationship after years of being on the sidelines. I wish that I could treat Alexis Hall to his favorite lunch with a few glasses of wine as a small token of my appreciation. How can you not love lines like this: "These weren't yea whatever kisses. They weren't take it or leave it, get your coat pulled kisses. They were everything I thought I could never have, everything I'd been pretending I never wanted, telling me that I was worth it, that he'd be there for me and put up with me, and wouldn't let me drive him away. Oliver Blackwood was giving all that to me, and I was giving it right back." I rarely laugh out loud when reading, but found myself laughing uproariously on a regular basis while reading "Boyfriend Material." Hall's writing is wonderfully clever. On the nights that I read "Boyfriend Material," I had trouble sleeping because my heart kept racing. I'm officially obsessed with this novel. What a delightful treat. Thank you, Alexis Hall!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020 by Steven Frieder
Format: Paperback
It starts off slow, gets kinda ok and funny, then drones on with the same after the same. I tried to finish it. 3/4 of the way I tried to skim to the end. I couldn’t make it. I just don’t care how it ends. It is predictable and feels like someone telling you a very boring story for a very long car ride.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2026 by T. Boisvert
Format: Audiobook
📖 Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Rating ★★★★☆ Fake dating is a ridiculous concept in the real world. Yet Alexis Hall delivers the ultimate fake dating with this one. The banter in the book was off the chart. I laughed out loud multiple times while reading about these two disasters trying to navigate a transactional relationship. Luc is a chaotic mess trying to fix his public image after his estranged rock star father steps back into the spotlight. Oliver is a rigid barrister who needs a respectable date for a family event. They are complete opposites. I enjoyed the journey of Luc and Oliver so much. They both are broken in different ways, and it was an inspiring journey to see them finally get through the mud together. I will say that at times I found Oliver to not be a likable character. He could be incredibly frustrating with his strict rules and judgmental attitude, and yet he always seemed to pull me back in. Luc uses humor to deflect his true feelings, but his heart is entirely exposed. What I liked about the story was the found family element. Luc has a great set of friends, and their engagement makes the book better. The supporting crew is not just there for ping pong conversation. They contribute to the story in a meaningful way. They ground Luc when he spins out of control and call him out when he acts foolishly. The contrast between Luc and his eccentric friends versus Oliver and his conventional life creates brilliant comedic friction. The book did drag a little in the middle. I felt myself wanting them to just figure it out already, but it was still a highly entertaining read. Hall balances the playful roasting with moments of radical honesty. 📦 What to Expect ✨ Fake Dating 💖 Opposites Attract 🔥 Witty Banter 🤯 Messy Protagonists 💔 Deep Emotional Growth 🫂 Found Family 📚 Book Tags Keywords, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Romance, Found Family, British Humor, Fake Dating Tropes, Grumpy and Sunshine, Fake Relationship, Opposites Attract, Slow Burn
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026 by Literary Lure
Format: Kindle
Here’s the TLDR version of my review: I liked Boyfriend Material so much that as soon as I finished, I pre-ordered a paperback copy, and I intend to get the Audible edition too. In the interest of full disclosure, I pre-ordered the Kindle edition back in December, but buying all three versions of a book is a rarity for me and something I only do for my most favorite books. If you want an actual review, here you go: Luc O’Donnell is a bit of a hot mess. He’s always been vaguely famous because his parents are famous, but now that his estranged rock star dad is back in the spotlight, that means there’s more of an interest in what Luc is doing. And that’s a problem because Luc is a bit of a hot mess. He needs a boyfriend to help give him the appearance of normalcy. His friend sets him up with Oliver, who is super super normal and the complete opposite of a hot mess. Fortunately for Luc, Oliver also needs a boyfriend to take to a big event, so they agree to be fake boyfriends until both of their big events are over, and then they’ll “break up” and go their separate ways. But OMG, guess what? Over the course of pretending to be fake boyfriends, Luc begins to develop real feelings, and maybe—just maybe—Oliver might feel the same way, which is completely ridiculous because they have almost nothing in common other than being gay. Romances tend to be dual-perspective, but in Boyfriend Material, the story unfolds from Luc’s first-person perspective. Hall does this a lot with his romances, and this device always works to strengthen the narrative. Knowing what the love interest is thinking would take away from some of the mystery; the reader only knows what the protagonist knows. In this specific instance, it works out especially well because Luc is super funny and Oliver is boring. I don’t mean that in a negative sense—I absolutely love Oliver—but he has his life together and his life is a series of predictable routines, until Luc comes along of course. I think having Oliver’s perspective would make him seem like less of the Ideal that he’s presented as being, On that note, there’s some interesting discourse on Good Gay vs. Bad Gay. It’s kind of like Goofus and Gallant from Highlights Magazine: Good Gays work as barristers and Bad Gays are photographed drunk in the gutter. To be more specific, Oliver’s homosexuality is tolerated more by society because he blends in and doesn’t do anything scandalous, whereas Luc is Scandal Personified and a cause for concern for the donors to the charitable organization he works at. Of course, Luc's harmful rhetoric is deconstructed over the course of the novel, and Oliver helps him understand that he's not a person just because he's been in the tabloids. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that this book employs the “sunshine vs grump” trope because Luc has too much baggage to be a sunshine, although he is a lot of fun and I loved his sense of humor. Oliver, however, is definitely a bit of a grump, so it was simply delightful seeing these two opposites being forced to work together. Hall always does such a good job with secondary characters, and this book is no exception. From Luc’s French mum who has developed an affinity for Drag Race to Luc’s frightfully dim ex-public schoolboy Alex Twaddle, the secondary characters not only served as excellent foils for giving the reader insight into Luc’s personality, but they also stood well on their own, even when they weren’t interacting with Luc. I would absolutely recommend Boyfriend Material. I love all of Hall’s books, but this is probably one of my most favorites. As I mentioned at the beginning, I will soon be the proud owner of three different versions of the same book, and if that’s not a sign of a good book, I don’t know what is.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020 by Maureen
Format: Kindle
Alexis Hall is a gem. I usually go with romantasy or historical romance, but heartily enjoyed this despite its being set more or less in the present day.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2026 by R. Baldwin