I got a chance to review both the print and audio versions of this book. It was my first M/M but will not be the last. I enjoyed the story and the connection that was made with the characters that was deep without being too heavy. Great read!

Its very cute, if not fanfictiony. There were times I was convinced this was a Riverdale fanfic that became a book just by the character's name. It's a very by the numbers romance and pretty tropey but its fun. Older but new dancer going for his dream and a dancer who was thrust out of the spotlight. I do really like the audiobook reader his voice is great. I've heard him in other things for sure.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC.

Mark Sanderlin was superb. He brought the characters to life with seamless ease and grace.

This book was stinking adorable. I adored Archer, loved Aileen/ Eileen (remember, audio not physical book), and alllllll the references to a certain movie of a very similar title. I’m going to see if I can stop smiling so big now…

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the advance reader copy and to Macmillan Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own.

Are you looking to escape for the summer? This book is a getaway to a summer resort. And it feels a lot like an adult summer camp.

Archer is trying to break into dancing on Broadway, but at 27, he feels he may be too old. He's not getting any callbacks. So when he is offered the chance to dance all summer at Shady Queens, a queer resort in the Catskills of NY, he leaps on it. And then he learns that his teen crush and former Broadway star, Mateo, is also dancing there.

This book does include a love triangle that lasted longer than I preferred. But on the plus side, it was always entirely clear to me (both from the book and from the marketing materials) who Archer should end up with.

My favorite aspects were the dancing and camp feels. I could picture myself there and even went through my mom's old photos from camps in the area. There's a lot of drama, and some of it took a bit away from the romance. But it was a fun read with a lot of nostalgia built in.

Mark Sanderlin narrated the 9 hour audiobook.

3.5 stars rounded up

This gave me all the gay Dirty Dancing vibes and I loved that. Much more drama.

It was a fun quick read.

It was also MESSY, although I don't mind some mess in my stories. Enjoyed the audio, well done. A fun summer read for sure.

Thanks to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for an ALC.

As someone who normally can't stand cheesy romances... this one was actually pretty good, I can't lie. Loosely based off of Dirty Dancing, Flirty Dancing follows Archer, a 28-year old accountant trying to make it as a dancer in NYC. Finding that he isn't getting hired anywhere, he takes the only option he has to dance at a summer camp up in the Catskills. There he meets Mateo, a sexy ex-Broadway star that Archer used to be obsessed with until Mateo disappeared from the limelight in a scandal. Now they are forced to dance together.

The story was actually really cute, there were no obnoxious third-act break-ups between our main couple, and the majority of the characters were pretty mature and communicative with each other. There were some bits that annoyed me like every other romance book, but overall this was a very solid read and especially great to read during Pride month!

If you're a fan of Dirty Dancing or So You Think You Can Dance, Flirty Dancing is a must-read. This queer rom-com follows Archer Read, a 27-year-old aspiring Broadway dancer who lands a summer gig at Shady Queens, a queer-friendly resort in the Catskills. There, he reunites with his teenage crush, Broadway star Mateo Dixon, leading to sizzling dance rehearsals and undeniable chemistry. But things get complicated when Archer also finds himself drawn to his hot and temperamental bunkmate, Caleb.

The book is packed with drama, romance, and a vibrant cast of characters, making it a perfect summer read. It's lighthearted, steamy, and full of heart—ideal for fans of slow-burn romances and behind-the-scenes drama.

This is such a fun m/m romance between an accountant from Ohio who is trying to break in to Broadway and a former Broadway star whose been through a rough patch. They both find themselves performing in a cabaret in the Catskills and well…. Over the tango, they fall in love, duh. It was excellent on audiobook! Thanks to the publisher for the copy via NetGalley!

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Overall I enjoyed this book, I had a few issues with it, but it was a fun read.
I loved the plot and most of the side characters. I thought the book did some really fun things that I haven’t seen before.
I also feel like the main couple didn’t have a real conversation until at least half way through the book. I believe they had chemistry/lust, but love? I’m not all that sure.


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I really didn’t appreciate that the couple that started out by cheating stayed together and got an HEA, it was kinda icky.

First things first, I really loved this book. That being said, I think it might be a difficult romance for some readers since the final couple does not come together until 80% into the book. If that’s not something you want be aware going in.

Moving on, the book was an absolute delight, and if you’re any fan of the movie, dirty dancing- you are going to love this book!

Archer Reid is a 27-year-old former accountant who was decided to flip gears and follow his dream of being a professional dancer making it big on Broadway. That has not happened, but he did get the opportunity to perform in a musical review for the summer in the Catskills.

Taking place over a summer of practising dancing and relationship drama, this book features archer dating a fellow dancer, Caleb for most of the book… even though his teenage celebrity crush and former Broadway star, Mateo Dixon is part of the cast, and they have a are they flirting, are they not flirting situationship going on.

I loved the summer camp vibes, the queer friendly resort, the dancing - the only thing that was a little difficult is the waiting for archer to take his head out of his bum, and realize that Mateo is waiting for him!

I listen to the audiobook narrated by Mark Sanderlin, and he did an excellent job giving voice to the various characters in the story. He has a way of really bringing you into the book that makes it hard to want to hit positive and step away from it! I’ve listened to other books read by Mark and always find his reading cadence and voice work to be top notch.

Overall, I really loved the summer resort/ summer fling romance, created in flirty dancing- do I wish Archer and Mateo got together sooner? Of course, did it make it all the sweeter when they did? You bet!

Flirty Dancing by Jennifer Moffett
Contemporary M-M romance.
Archer Read takes the summer to try for a career onstage as a dancer. It’s always been his dream. He’s quit his accountant job and moved from Ohio to New York and has gone on interview after audition over and over. So far Archer hasn’t gotten a second look, let alone a call back. As a last ditch effort, he takes a job at the Shady Queens in the Catskills, a queer friendly resort. Archer meets teenage crush, Mateo Dixon there but while they smolder on the dance floor, Mateo isn’t friendly offstage at all. Archer starts a casual sexual relationship with roommate Caleb as most of the dancers seemed to have teamed up. Lots of show performances, lots of drinking and board games and as the summer progresses, the show gets sloppy as relationships break down and change. Something has to change or Archer may end up back in Ohio at a job he doesn’t want, and the loss of his dreams.

🎧 I alternated between an ebook and audiobook which is narrated by Mark Sanderlin. The performance is wonderful and helps to bring the characters to life. I heard the indecision, the angst, the career and inadequacy concerns.
I did listen to this at slightly above 1.5 to more closely match my reading speed. I prefer reading the two formats together and in this case the audiobook held my attention a bit more during the angst and uncertainty of new relationships.

Career transition and uncertainty and temporary relationship conflicts made this book angsty and feel almost young or new adult even tho the characters are a bit older.
Mostly closed door, or at least nothing exceedingly graphic.
Loved the way it all came together in the end.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and publisher Macmillan Audio.

Such a cute book! Absolutely loved the characters, even the annoying one. was still okay There is character development, even in some of the minor characters. There is so much messy gay chaos, and I loved every minute of it. Loads of character interactions and including some dramatic minor plot points with them. Just a good, fun, cute LGBTQIA+ book with great representation. Steamy, not spicy. Closed-door/fade to black sex scenes. But the dancing scenes are practically clothed sex scenes! Super steamy and hot.

This has a love triangle, grumpy x sunshine, a teenage crush with a "celebrity".

I liked the narrator, and he did a great job with unique voices for all the characters. My only complaint is what was supposed to be a French Canadian accent for the 2 characters from Montreal. I was so confused by the accent until it was said where they were from. I'm Canadian and that is not what a French Canadian accent sounds like. It was also a really inconsistent accent throughout the book. Thankfully those characters don't speak much, so I didn't have to listen to it too much.

I ended up finishing this in one day. The characters were messy, it was full of drama and I loved every moment of it!

Thank you to Net galley, St. Martin's press and MacMillan Audio for the ARC of Flirty Dancing!
When I saw that this was inspired by Dirty Dancing, I was immediately intrigued. They did an excellent job incorporating the movie, while also creating their own story. I appreciated all the references, especially "I carried a watermelon". Matteo felt so Johnny like to me multiple times!
The story was very cute. The story was an extremely slow burn, with a nice will they won't they fell. At moments, it felt almost too slow for me. The ensemble of side characters were all great, with many side characters sticking out.
This plot was basically every theatre kids dream- having your Broadway crush fall in love with you. It made my theatre heart very full. The phantom of the opera touch near the end? Perfect
This book is perfect for both theatre kids and Dirty Dancing lovers alike!

I wanted to love this book so badly! But then the 'triangle' went on for way too long for my liking. Full disclosure: I loathe love triangles.
There was also so many immature/bad decision-making, Archer doesn't act like a 27 year old (more like a 19 year old). Matteo deserved better than this (even though I also had issues with how he was written but that might be because of the Archer POV). I guess if you love mess, well this love story is messy! I read this as an audiobook which probably helped my enjoyment of the book. I might have DNF otherwise.

Also, the title refers to Dirty Dancing of course, but as someone who's loved the movies, this did not feel like them at all (probably because of the dragged-on triangle aspect). I guess the setting is similar to Dirty Dancing and the dancing shows obviously, but I wouldn't call this a retelling of those stories at all.

This was a cute lighthearted read. Focused on an “older” man trying to get into dance (older only because of the career choice). He ends up working in a summer camp where a more famous dancer who has had some bad publicity. As you read, you are taken through the crazy shenanigans this bunch partakes in during summer camp. The break ups, the fights, the hook ups. All a hilarious tale to a beautifully happy ending.

When you mash up Centerstage and Dirty Dancing, what you get is the perfect summer read. Archer is giving his dream of being a professional dancer in New York all he's got when he finally gets a job working at a queer resort. When he finds himself dancing opposite his idol, Mateo, and being seduced by his roommate, Caleb, Archer's first professional dance gig goes from dream to nightmare.

The setting for this story is basically adult summer camp, and the mess that ensues gives more high school than adult. Even with that, I enjoyed the absolute foolishness. The cheating, the fighting, the sniping. It's all incredibly petty, and yes, they need to grow the hell up and talk, but it also felt weirdly realistic. I was hooked from beginning to end, and the absolute inferno between Mateo and Archer leapt right of the page even with no on page sex. If you're looking for a good book to read on vacation, look no further.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio for this ALC.

I loved Flirty Dancing! As you can tell from the title it's basically a queer take on the movie Dirty Dancing. I loved it!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an ALC of this novel.

What a sweet, light, fun retelling of Dirty Dancing with two male main characters (even with a watermelon reference) This is a perfect book to read over the summer when you are looking for low stakes and some fun dance convo.

Flirty Dancing is a joyful queer rom-com set at a Catskills resort, where former accountant Archer gets one last shot at his Broadway dreams—and a second chance at love with his teen celebrity crush, Mateo.

With sparkling chemistry, campy charm, and plenty of dance-floor tension, Jennifer Moffatt delivers a fast-paced, feel-good story full of heart, heat, and humor. Perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ romance, theater kids, and summer flings with serious swoon.