Leo Loves Aries

Heather loves Leo Loves Aries

I ADORE Anyta Sunday, especially when she writes these delicious friends-to-lovers, slow burn stories! Let the sexual tension party begin!

This is a sexuality-discovery kinda story, and I'd describe the MC (Theo) as a pansexual, or someone that falls for the person, not the gender. First time gay experience stories are a HUGE weakness of mine, especially if they are done really, really well, and Anyta Sunday nailed this one!

I'm not a horoscope reader, and you don't have to be to love this story. I fell really hard for Theo and his sister Leona (by the way, it's always awesome to see a female character who isn't "evil" in M/M romance), and I liked how Leona's disability was included but wasn't shown in a patronizing way.

What worked for me the most was the amazing build-up between Theo and Jamie. They had a teasing, caring, evolving friendship that moved organically into something bigger, and I think Anyta Sunday pulled it off effortlessly. It wasn't rushed or forced, and I loved how everything seemed so inevitable. The chemistry was wonderful, and the expert writing made this book a heart-squeezing, heart-warming read.

I think all lovers of Taboo For You will love this one too. Anyta Sunday does it again!

*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*

Alisa loves Anyta

I was pretty confident I had my top books of the year already picked out and I was just cruising till the end of the year. I picked this up on a whim because I really enjoyed this author's book Rock. This was nothing like Rock yet every bit as good. And.....it jumped straight to my "Best of 2016" list.

Theo and his twin Leone haven't had the greatest year and to say they've been unlucky in love is an understatement. They are looking for a new roommate and Theo approaches Jaime who used to tutor him. Theo doesn't think Jaime likes him but he's desperate for more tutoring and figures if he gets Jaime to live with them it will be a win/win. Jaime does move in and the two of them become friends despite being really different people.

The entire first half of the book is these two falling for each other. Jaime knows it, Leone knows it, their friends know it and the reader knows it. But Theo? Totally clueless. That may sound bad but it's not. It's pure magic the way this author writes it. This has to be one of the best UST stories I've ever read. I wanted it to go on forever and at one point I actually thought "I could read these guy's story every single day!" When Theo does figure it out the magic doesn't stop. It just changes. Theo has never been in a relationship with a guy before but that doesn't really freak him out. What does is the fact that he's been burned in a relationship before and he's scared to death to try again. He plods along just as cluelessly in this part but despite that, or maybe because of that, this is an adorably sweet and romantic portion of the story.

This book had a bunch of great things about it. Besides what I just mentioned, it has fantastic characters. Not only the two MC's but all of the side characters. There's depth to all of them and they really add to the story. Both of the MC's mothers were fantastic. They provided some comic relief and I will always appreciate an author who makes loving, caring mothers (not the typical evil stereotypes so commonly found in this genre). Theo and Jaime's banter was priceless and Theo in general made me laugh more than once.

The relationship is a slow burn and I loved every minute of it. When they do finally get together it was without drama despite it being Theo's first time with a guy. The scenes of them together were both tender and emotional and totally hot.

So......I loved this. Really, really loved it and I think you should all run get it right away.


**Review copy provided through Netgalley**

God I love me some Anyta Sunday.
She is becoming a favourite author, auto buy, want to crawl through your mind, can you write faster and more and more and more.

2016 has been one of the hardest years of my life.
Sigh.

I so needed this easy, sexy, UST filled book with 2 MCs that I really really really liked.

Sigh

Mare~Slitsread

*ARC received from NetGalley*

That was an amazing, light, feel good book.

This is the sort of book you imagine yourself reading in front of the fireplace, sipping on some eggnog or other christmasy drink, laughing and 'awing' at the characters.

Theo is clueless, but he is downright adorable. He is the kind of protective, cute, hilarious guy you'd love to have as a best friend but would need to slap sometimes for his cluelessness. Jamie is perfect, dreamy, always there for you, always ready to help, I could not find any flaws. Leone rocked her disability, but then again Anyta always writes about it well as she did with Hunter in Liam and The Raven. Sean is also a pretty nice character.

This book is filled with cuteness and love and puppies and roses and titanics with happy endings. I would compare it to Know Not Why except with more cluelessness and less drama.

Anyta Sunday remains my favorite stand alone writer.

This was a terrific book. It had all the components i want to read in a M/M book, slow burn, friends to lovers, GFY, the who shebang. Loved it

I absolutely LOVED Anyta Sunday's latest release, "Leo Loves Aries." It was full of snark, humor and loads of banter, which was right up my alley.

Theo and his sister, Leone, were finishing up their undergraduate degrees, both heartbroken after their latest love interests had fallen head-over-heels in love. With each other!

I know! WTF, right?

A lot of the early story revolved around how both siblings had tried to move on, but couldn't quite get there, as they were still a bit stuck in the past romantically.

Enter their mother, with a horoscope for both of her darling Leos for the coming year. And Theo's old economics tutor, Jamie. Well, not 'old' old, as they're around the same age, plus, Jamie's extremely attractive, which even 'straight' Theo can recognize.

I was completely enthralled by the interactions between Theo and Jamie in this story. Theo loved to get under Jamie's calm, collected skin and Jamie gave as good as he got, which was so much fun to watch. Give me a book with great banter and I'm about half sold already, which this one did.

“You have to have the last word, don’t you?”

Theo looked up at him and smiled. “Who, me?”

This is your classic tale where the straight guy meets another guy who he clicks with on every level, but still can't see the forest for the trees. Doesn't see what's right in front of him or recognize his own feelings. Clueless guy is clueless.

One of my favorite scenes in the book was where Theo went on a date with his sister's friend, Liz, inviting Jamie and Leone along, in hopes of jump starting their romance, too. Sweet Jesus, Theo really was just that clueless, but the date worked out great -- for Theo and Jamie! Liz? Liz who? ;- )

Then when Jamie's best friend from Wisconsin, Sean, came on the scene, Theo's jealousy was fully ignited. But all 'straight' guys feel that way, right? God, I loved those green-eyed monster scenes.

Eventually Theo worked out what was going on inside his head and, after a small bump in the road, we get our HEA. I would've loved to see an epilogue, but the story ended on a great note, so I was happy with where it left off.

As for the steam, *yes,* the book did have some steam, but the scenes tended to happen fairly quickly, then move on, without lingering over lots of description.

There were also some feels, but not to the same extent as my favorite of Anyta's works, "rock," which is insanely highly recommended, by the way.

Overall, this one hit it out of the park for me, so I'd rate it at around 4.5 shiny, happy, feel good stars.

Clueless is the keyword here.

Like, wow.

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I thought this was quite a winner though, especially character wise.

I so adore Theo.

His voice is the real deal—fun, fresh, cheerful, hip and real.

The fact that he was the most clueless a person could ever be could’ve easily ruined the story, because, really, wow.

He doesn’t see what’s right in front of him, like, ever.

Personally, I can not relate not knowing, seeing, things, reading people, despite being a Leo myself. Doubt it has much to do with Leoism, heh. It didn’t feel as annoying as it could’ve because he’s such a wonderful guy, so entertaining.

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The story was pretty laid-back and lighthearted. There’s not much drama, angst or touches other kinds of dark topics. It’s just sweet, fun and lots of feel good.

Perhaps some scenes weren’t particularly needed for the story to progress, or a bit draw out, but liking the guys the way I did, it was still nice to read all about their days and activities.

Theo and Jamie made the book entertaining with their banter, their quirks.

The romance was extreme slow-burn. Hands down one of the most slow-burn-y reads I’ve come across—which isn’t a bad thing. I adore slow-burn, when done right.

And Leo Loves Aries was pretty right for me.

One of the things that can ruin a good book for me are sometimes the "side characters". Didn’t happen here; I really liked Leone, Sean and the few other guys.

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book :)

Highly recommended!!!

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BTW, I adore that cover :)

Extremely engaging, fun and flirty, with some nice inclusive elements like Theo's openness to his attraction to Jamie, and his twin sister, Leone's blindness. (Ha! I just got their names and how they fit with being Leos. (*head desk*)

I love how authentic college life is depicted, and Theo's mum is a hoot, which allows the astrological advice to be integrated through the plot easily. Jamie's transformation from econ tutor to room-mate, to protector, and food expert is beautifully realised. Theo's appreciation (& jealousy) of Jamie's qualities are all to evident to us, if not to him.

There's a slow burn feel, but it's not desperate or forced. Nor does it drag. There is much laughing, and friendly banter, and the friendship between not only Theo and Jamie, but also Theo and Leone is worth reading about.

Loved it a lot. Thanks Anyta and Netgalley for letting me read and rave about this. Released a couple of days ago, so go grab it now.

Delightful, I enjoyed this soooo much! I look forward to seeing more of this author.

Holy hell this book!

Theo Wallace's mom loves sending him and his twin sister, Leone, their horoscopes. Both Theo and Leone have had their hearts broken and are trying to look forward to finding someone meant for them. But that's not so easy when they keep running into and getting invited to their ex's house. Their horoscope, thanks to their mom, is a constant reminder of what is waiting for them.

Enter Jamie Cooper. He's Theo's old tutor and also someone looking for a room to rent. Theo and Leone have just the space and Jamie is the perfect person. Plus, he's an Aries. The twins' mom made it clear that an Aries is a perfect match to a Leo, which Theo and Leone are. Jamie is smart, sexy, and oh so lovable. Now, what will happen next?

I don't want to give anything away, but if you like M/M romance, read this book. I LOVED it! It easily made my top five reads of the year. The build up in this book was spot on. That slow burn which has you flipping the pages as fast as possible to get to the part where they finally connect. Gah! It was so good. I fell head over heels in love with Theo and Jamie. The chemistry, the banter, all of the other characters, it was all pulled together perfectly. I can't wait to read more books in this series and by the author. Great book!

A fun, full of light, slow-burn romance.
If you want to relax and laught this is the book for you!

The banter between the characters was awesome to read and the quotes at the begining of each chapter added to the fun.

Theo was so oblivious to what was in front of him that it was cute. It was really amazing how he and Jamie managed to talk together and have a perfectly coherent conversation but essentially each talk about something else than what the other understood. The author here did an excellent job as it wasn't frustrating in the least and the misunderstandings didn't feel forced or unrealistic.

If you are hesitating to read this book because of the horoscope theme, you don't have to worry. It's only a minor part, stays in the sidelines and doesn't steal the focus of the plot.

Highly recommended!

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Amazing story.
Filled with endearing characters, fluff all over- plus some hilarious cluelessness from our adorable main character. Theo.

This was a very, very fun read. Lots of good feelings and really fun moments. Another great story from Anyta Sunday, who's becoming one of my favorite authors really fast!

This one was cute and sweet. It's impossible not to love these characters. They are perfect and extremely well-adjusted, open-minded young people.

The angst in the story is mostly alluded to with very little on-page. So, if your looking for an easy, make-me-smile book, this one should do the trick.

This book had a bit of a slow start but once I got past the first few chapters, man was it good.

Although I must say that Theo was a bit oblivious to Jamie. Most of the time I don’t read the blurb of a book if its an author I know and love so I had no idea what this was about when I started reading it. But I pegged Jamie pretty quick as gay. For Theo not to notice the flirtation and innuendo was a bit naive of him. I did love how he had no idea what his feelings meant though. That part was adorable to witness and experience. And Theo was not afraid to show his feelings to Jamie in public. There was no miscommunication or phobia to get in the way of a great friendship/romance.

The JLM shirt was a nice twist to the story. There were a lot of little moments that I enjoyed having with them. The skating for instance was hawt! And it really showed the reader much Theo cared. Even if he didn’t realize it yet. How could something so simple as cooking a meal for someone become such a pivital part of their story? It just boggles the mind how AS can write it that way.

I must say I loved how Theo and Leones’ sibling relationship was written. Her blindness was a non-issue but it was nice to see the contrasting aspects of their lives together. She was funny, devoted to her family and determined in her chosen career choice. I really liked how close they were and how they fully supported each other even if one of them was wrong. He read to her for book club when the audio book wasn’t available. I was touched by that action on his part for some reason. I’m not sure I would read a whole book aloud to one of my siblings. Man, I may be an asshole…..

Another win for me. I have yet to find one from her that isn’t. And before you get on me for my reading challenge to not start anymore series, I would like to point out that I started this book last year so it doesn’t count.

This story was awesome, loved it.

Great narrative, characters and writing style.

Very easy to read, extremely enjoyable.

A completely beautiful and tender love story with very likable and well-developed characters and a truly HEA. Leo is a wonderful brother to his legally blind sister and a very motivated student but a bit of a knucklehead, nontheless. Both he and his sister recently lost relationships with fairly long time partners and worst of all, they left to be with each other. Now Leo is faced with trying to finance the rest of his education as well as get over his love of his ex girlfriend Samantha, "Sam". One thing at a time. He and his sister are interviewing for a new roommate to share expenses. His sister Leone, a bit older and working on a graduate degree is missing her ex, Derek. One thing at a time. He and his sister are interviewing for a new roommate to share expenses.The dilemma, or one of many facing them, is who to bring with them to Sam and Derek's wedding because to miss the event seems too much like self-pity.
Their mom is a hippie who is an avid astrologist who sends them their horoscope and calls frequently to remind them of the position and expected effect of their astrological sign. Leo and Leone are twins and born under Leo. How appropos!
Leo needs help with his Applied Economics course and tried to get assistance from the prior semester's TA. It would have been easier, perhaps, if he hadn't been such a 'dweeb' yelling KISS when he felt that the TA was a little lengthy with his didactic presentation. The author weaves humor into the story that is suble yet comical and lasso's the reader in tightly.
An idea presents to Leo that perhaps the TA Jamie, who is looking for a new apartment, could be their roomate, help with economics and, since the initial meeting with Jamie and the twins went so well, perhaps Jamie and Leone could be a couple and he could be her date to the upcoming wedding. As the reader you soon begin to wonder how Leo could possibly be so dense.
Leo, Jamie and Leone as roommates was a perfect blend with Jamie, in his own exasperating say, making sure that the twins ate properly, slept and studied. The dynamic between the three was interesting and quite funny.

An example of Leo's inability to see what was in front of his face was when they were going to the grocery store and Leo had no clean laundery.
excerpt ~ “You found a pair of underwear, then?” Jamie responded, remotely unlocking the car. Theo grinned as he made for the passenger side. “Nope.” Jamie stopped a few feet from the car and threw his head back, muttering to the sky. Theo opened his door. “You coming or what?” With a clouding expression that made Theo nervous, Jamie kicked his way to the driver’s side. “I’m gonna come all right.”"

This is one story, relationship that you do not want to miss. This leaves you feeling happy for all of the main characters and with a warm and fuzzy case of the 'feels'. I do strongly believe that the 'sequel' should be included in the original publication as an epilogue as this would make no sense as a stand alone story.

This was my first book by Anyta Sunday and I must say that I was very, very impressed.

I wouldn't change a single thing about the book. It was damn near flawless.The mixture of humour, snarky banter and the real, effortless and tangible progression of the relationship between the MCs from friends to lovers was very well written.I enjoyed it immensely.

I loved Theo and his arrogant, annoying and snarky personality. All throughout, I wanted to smack and hug him in equal portions while laughing at his antics. He was such a joy to read about. Jamie was more toned down and an almost perfect roommate/friend/eventual boyfriend. I believe everyone needs a Jamie in their lives. I KNOW I do. Lol...

I believe a re-read of this book is definitely in order later in the course of the year for me!

Great work Anyta Sunday . Great Work. :)

Absolutely loved this book.

A real slow burner, but a great read, and for once the ending that the characters deserve and you want.

The story of Theo and Jamie grabs you from the start, and the story narrative propels you along their up and up relationship, until both realise that they are meant for each other. Supporting characters such as Kyle, Sean and Leone add depth and interest to the story, without distracting from the main narrative.

I can't wait to read more about Theo and Jamie and how their relationship develops.

A great read.

Do you believe in destiny? In a higher magic or the stars? No? Theo doesn’t as well.
Raised with the usual horoscopes send by his mom to him and his twin Leone it is Theo’s utmost fun to read them – but not truly believe in them.

He suffers still from his broken relationship with Sam – Samantha – who he thought would be the woman he marries in future. But devastated due to her actions not only Theo but also his sister Leone is sitting there alone. Both twins are excited to find new partners in live, Theo’s thirst to be challenged – and win the competitions – is aroused and he is ready to make new friends. When his former economics tutor Jamie is searching for a flat it is the right time for Theo to try to seduce him – without being aware he is the one who’s been seduced by Jamie’s natural attractivity and charming behavior.

It seems he is the one Aries who is capable to get along with the fierce, self-determinded behaviour of the Leo…

In a real slow burn but not boring way Anyta Sunday creates a marvelous story. It’s soon predictable in which way the story leads though the journey through the book is the destination. :3 It is charming how funny Theo and his sister Leone are presented. Not only Theo is pleasant, Leone is a nice side-heroine you wish only the best. Maybe it’s because of her disability to see – she is blind – you are touched by her pain tough she isn’t a character you pity. Quite the contrary, she is a nice girl who says very open when her brother is doing something stupid or isn’t aware of things.

Theo as the main character and normally interested in women is totally interesting. He isn’t against the relationship between men but couldn’t expect to feel himself attracted towards a man, but Jamie has something very special. And this isn’t only a thing only Theo recognised, you as the reader are also intrigued by him and his natural charme. :3❤

What I really enjoyed was the innuendo between the two constantly. :3 There is the sexual chemistry right from the start and sometimes Theo isn’t aware what sexappeal he has and what he is doing with Jamie. But Jamie is challenging him constantly – what tickles the curiosity of Theo the Leo.😀

One scene for example is this:

[“You just want me bowing down before you”. Jamie eyed him, and said dryly, “I wouldn’t mind you on youir knees, singing my praises.” “Never going to happen”, Theo said. “No matter hw much yumminess you bring to my life”]

Boy, what a conversation. *needs air*

But despite the sexual tension there is the emotional part in the book which is sweet as hell. Have a look at this quote in the scene where Theo is explaning the concept of love I a quite unique way – with using economic terms.🙂

[ “The more time and emotional dollars you invest into a relationship, the more you inspire trust that encourages the other person to spent outcome, this spending will lead to more emotional wealth. Or, translated, love.”]

You see, you are also educated in a very charming way during the book. :3

The bonus – Leo tops Aries – you can download from the author’s homepage (in the format of your choice) it is the perfect closure of the events of the first novel. But according the entry on Goodreads the journey isn’t over. There is a second novel – the pairing isn’t revealed yet.

If you’ve loved the hot steamy erotic in Leo loves Aries you will be truly satisfied with the bonus where the pressure is rising to the maximum. :3❤

For both I give 5 out of 5 stars.🙂 One of the best books I’ve read in the Q4 of the year 2016. Maybe one of THE best books.❤

I love it when an author rocks a trope and then owns it. Anyta Sunday is the star of slow burn. She knows how to delay gratification and deliberately teases until you are ready to burst. By the time you think the flames are just beginning to lick, *blink* you are surrounded by an inferno. I’m not sure your take on it, but it’s a skill I admire.

Theo and his twin sister, Leone are in need of a new roommate. Leone is blind and Theo demands nothing but the best when it comes to his sister. The lucky new roomie must be neat and considerate to his sister’s…limitations. Most of all, he wants to ensure she doesn’t lose her sense of independence. Their mother is a fortune-teller and her world revolves around astrological forecasts. She warns her Leo’s their axis is about to tip but Theo is not convinced his destiny is written in the stars. Silly boy…mothers are always right.

What's to Like:
Anyta’s book are always a lot of fun and filled with great humor. I’m animated when I read her books; I smirk, chuckle and wiggle in anticipation. It’s like a rollercoaster ride. The impatience of the thrill builds and builds and then suddenly I’m holding my breath. It’s exciting! I love her style and she’s quickly become a one-click author for me. If you’re not acquainted with her work, this is a superb place to start.

What's to Love:
I loved Theo. I loved Jamie. But I LOVED Theo and Jamie together most of all. They are so cheeky and bicker *ahem..flirt…* like nobody’s business. Theo is completely oblivious when it comes to Jamie, but I found it adorable instead of maddening. However, I’m not sure Jamie would agree with me. Theo is persistent and lucky for him, Jamie is patient. Oh my gracious, is he ever patient. I loved their protectiveness and their jealousy. I loved their quirky games and constant challenges. I found the secondary cast to be extremely strong and solid. I just….loved it.

AND! Don’t forget the short story, Leo Tops Aries *squeee* SO good!

Beware of:
The astrological influence is strong but not oppressive, you don’t have to be a believer yourself but be prepared for those that are. And instalove does not exist in Anyta’s vocabulary. It may be slow, but it’s clear there is only one ending…and ohmyshit what an ending it is!!

This Book is For:
New Age or Young Adult readers looking for an amazing love story told by the stars, those in the sky and a certain Sunday star.

I was totally absorbed in this book from the start to finish, it held me and just never let go. For a romance to do that for me that is amazing!

Theo the Leo starts off in such a rut, pining over his ex-girlfriend Sam who left him for his sister’s boyfriend, the positive growth Leo goes through in this book is phenomenal and a new roommate is a significant factor in this transformation.

My favourite character in this novel however has to be Leone, she is registered blind, her boyfriend has left her for another girl but she is the most positive person ever, never complaining once throughout the story. She is funny and has such a close relationship with her brother Theo.

The romance in this is realistic and definitely a slow burn, as a reader you can see it happen but one side of the couple is definitely a bit clueless about it, I think that added an extra layer of cute to the story.
I loved the book and can’t wait to read more from this series!

This book was so much fun! It was so cute and I loved all of the characters.

This is only the 2nd book by Anyta Sunday that I've had the privilege to read. I do own a few other books by her, I just haven't read them yet. This book right here, Leo Loves Aries, is proof I need to get busy reading those books! Anyta is such a brilliant writer, it's unbelievable how clever her writing is.

Theo is such a cutie pie!!! He's like an ADHD cat - constantly moving and talking, and he LOVES to cuddle. ;) Now, I've said this in other reviews about characters who are "straight" and yet have no issue with flirting with another man (regardless of their orientation), or "cuddling." Where can I meet a man like that? Clearly I am meeting the wrong people because I know of NO MAN who would willingly put their feet in another man's lap, and let said man remove their sock and tickle their feet. I found this part of the story between Theo and Jamie to be super cute and giggly, and I DIDN'T MIND IT!!!! I wanted more; I wanted to see them really get silly. And when Theo put his peanut butter covered finger in Jamie's mouth? HELLO!!!! :-D

Theo and Leone are twin siblings. Leone is Theo's twin sister who suffers from a sort of ocular disease which has severely limited her eye sight. They are both in college and looking for a roommate. Jamie is the perfect roommate, and also a potential date for Leone to an ex's upcoming wedding. Yeah, it's complicated. Theo's ex-girlfriend and Leone's ex-boyfriend fell in love and are getting married. Theo and Leone have decided to get over their ex's and find dates for each other to take to the wedding.

A lot of hilarity ensues between Jamie and Theo as Theo tries to set up his sister and friend. Watching Theo be possessive of his "best friend" Jamie is hilarious. He's never had a friend like Jamie and he doesn't want to do anything to spoil it. But when Jamie kisses Theo, Theo's eyes are opened to possibilities. This was such a sweet story about these cute men who are clearly unable to just talk about what they are feeling.

I highly recommend this story. It's cute, sweet, fun and made me laugh. There is no angst and the drama is negligible. This story will definitely put you in a good mood. Now I am off to mark the rest of my Anyta Sunday books as "must read NOW!", LOL.

P.S. Really would have loved to have Jamie's POV. Theo was cute and adorable, but I really think hearing from Jamie (after they kissed the first time) would have been all the sweeter. :)

**4.5 stars**
I read this book in half a day and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. Holy smokes. Yes it follows a fluffy trope and has a much easier "coming out" story that 90% of LGBTQ.. But i can't help it I love it! Pretty positive that I need to find a Jamie and have him be my best friend in real life.

Pros:
- All around good story, fast pace, not too much detail but enough backstory to make it so you aren't lost.
- Witty banter and mixed media contact (text messages and emails) so much of a yes for me!
-Jamie and Leone's instabond was heartwarming
- Drunk Theo= fantastic. The way he was written made me really laugh out loud.
- Rugrats.. Swoon and heart melting

Cons:
- Really only one, besides the fact or me wanting so much more of the story.. The phrase of "waffling eyebrows". I did notice it used three or four times in this book which is maybe ok, but there was another series that I read, Calendar Girls, where the author literally put that phrase every chapter. I just have a bad taste in my mouth from it.

Best quote- "I swim for both of us"

The way this relationship developed is exactly what I’m looking for when I read a romance book. It was very realistic and slow-burn is something that I always love to read.

Theo was adorable, I loved him so much, a very charismatic main character, I can see any reader easily falling in love with him. Jamie was the same, very charming and sweet. Their interactions felt natural, it was a joy to read the scenes between them. Sometimes I got a little bother by how oblivious Theo was, but I guess that was part of the charm.
The secondary characters were also very nice, entertaining and relevant. I loved the moms, both so lovely. The plot was cute and the writing very good. It was a great story.

The only issue I have about the story as well as the main characters is that it might have been a little too perfect, there was hardly a conflict. Even if for me that was a problem, I think most readers would appreciate a free of angst story, full of funny moments and adorable characters. After reading this book, I’m definitely invited to keep reading books from the author.

4,5 stars

I couldn't put this book down, it was just too good to stop reading. A swoony romance, snarky banter and a slow burn romance to die for.

The main characters were so easy to love. I loved the friendship between Theo and Jamie and how that slowly turned into something more, how Theo slowly realizes that he's attracted to Jamie and that it's not just a fling, and how Theo gets under Jamie's skin. Their chats were funny and I liked that Theo left written quotes from Jamie on various places, that is super sweet.
I also liked the relationship between the siblings Theo and Leone, it was sweet how they both are protective ofeach other and how attuned they are to each other.

At the beginning of each chapter was a quote from one of the three house mates, they were very funny and I love them to bits. There's also the aspect of horoscopes in this story and while I don't believe in them, they fit to the story and characters.

This was really good.. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters were amazing.. they were sexy and fun.. they had their issues but not too many issues... the other characters were fun as well and are very interesting toward the story. I am so glad i got to review this

This is a slow burning, kind of clueless MC, M/M romance novel. The first one I've ever read. It's a cute story with a HEA ending, which I love. I can't stand sad endings, it leaves me feeling very off and sometimes puts me into a reading slump. So I'm happy this was not one of those sad ending books. There is sexual content in this book so if you don't like that kind of thing or are too young, I would pass on this book. Those that don't mind that kind of thing, welcome to my world.

Theo is a sweet guy who really loves his sister. They are close, probably has something to do with them being twins. They have decided it's time to get over their exes. (Exes who dumped them and got with each other. Yeah, messed up stuff). So they are getting over their exes and then going to their exes wedding with their new dates. Sounds pretty easy right? Yeah not so much.

Theo is straight but when they get a new roommate... Theo thinks he's finally found a best friend (that sucks his fingers...) until Jamie, the roommate, kisses Theo and tells him he's gay and he likes him... This truly is a slow burner. I found myself hoping every cute little moment they had would finally end in them being together but nope! Theo was far too clueless and I felt so bad for Jamie... getting so many mixed signals. He's such a sweetie and takes such good care of of Theo and his sister.

This is such a cute novel and that anyone who is into this kind of thing, will love it! Thanks to NetGalley for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review.

Usually, I don't belive in astrology and horoscope, but it's fun and interesting sometimes to see what might happen based on your sign and ascendant.
I have passed by this book in my list of recommendations a few times and never got the chance (or mood, I think) to pick it up, but now I'm glad that I did.
This book is about Theo, a Leo, that doesn't belive in the horoscope his mom sends, and when said horoscope says "A new person will enter your life in the early year, Leo. Look past any moments of frustration they might bring and laugh—this could be the start of a thriving friendship." he starts to laugh.
Theo and his twin sister, Leona, are looking for two things:
1. A date, for each other, for a spring wedding, and
2. A roommate.
Said roommate came in the person of Jamie Cooper, Theo's ex economics tutor (who "made them eat vegetables. Actual vegetables", how dare he!).
Our darling and clueless Theo is too busy finding a date for his sister and he's oblivious at what is right in front of him. Beware Theo, the start have something prepared for you!

I really liked this book and the way it was written. I made me laugh, it made my cry at some point, and it made me swoon at the romance in it.
I really appreciated the fact that before each chapter there was a quote, like : "Stop trying to clean up the past, Theo. Focus on sweeping a path for the future." (Leone to Theo at New Year's Eve) or a funny one, "Rabbits should attack you like they once did Napoleon" ( Leone to Theo during a fight).

Overall I think it was a good book and I really recommend it.

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Theo and Leone are fraternal twins who are attending college in Pittsburgh, PA. They share their old family home now that their parents have relocated to Minnesota. This makes it easy for Leone to live virtually unassisted--she's been legally blind since her late teens. They also share a mutual heartbreak. Leone had dated Derek and Theo had dated Sam(antha) for each about two years. But, a year ago, Sam and Derek broke up with each of them, and began dating each other. And, the wedding announcements are out.

Vowing to not be sad sacks, Leone and Theo decide to find each other a hot date with whom to attend the June nuptials. In the meantime, they need to find a new roomie, to offset their costs. And, Theo's former econ tutor--Jamie--seems to be a perfect match. Jamie is a little older, a master's student in economics, Theo's chosen filed of study. Theo had been a bit of a jerk at the beginning of their mutual coursework, but they settled into a rapport before term's end. Now, Theo's jazzed that Jamie might help him ace his applied economics class. He'd actually sought out Jamie for tutoring, and the roommate thing just happened.

Jamie gets along so well with Leone--and their mother, a horoscope and divination fanatic, has advised her Leo children that their perfect love match would come with an Aries--which is Jamie's sign. As they all build camaraderie, Theo's sure that Jamie and Leone would have a great chance with each other. And, Theo--who's felt isolated because he believes his mutual friends with Sam have deserted him--is grateful for the deep bond he and Jamie are building. They discuss economics, and Jamie insists on getting both Leone and Theo to eat healthy meals he cooks for them, and they just fit. Which is why it irks Theo that he's a wee bit jealous of his sister getting the best of his best friend, ever. Not that any of that has been happening. Theo just imagines it's a foregone conclusion.

Thing is, neither Leone nor Jamie got this memo. And Jamie goes a mite colder when Theo talks about going out on the blind date Leone has set up. It's a sweet and slow burn with just enough bread crumbs for readers to recognize that Jamie and Theo aren't on different pages--their reading different books. Jamie makes it clear that not only is he gay, but that he quite fancies Theo. And Theo's...not averse. Well, Jamie is an attractive, fit, well-put-together man. And, he cares quite a lot for Theo. As a friend. Maybe experimenting wouldn't be a bad idea? Oh, Theo! I wanted to shake him half a dozen times. He's really a great, clueless guy, but their developing relationship is really tender and sweet, and he makes it all great with some gestures that aren't exactly grand, but do mean an awful lot to smitten Jamie.

The book reads very cleanly, but I certainly heard the undertones of British-English author. It caught me off guard more than three times. That said, I really liked the story. Expect a horny adventurer, a sparkling HEA and two guys to find their soulmates were written in the stars.

This is one of my favourite books of 2016. It is a lovely slow-build romance with plenty of UST. It’s a friends to lovers story with a difference. The stars had forecast that Theo and his twin sister (both Leos) would find love in the near future and their new roommate seems to be the ideal candidate. Theo assumes Jamie will be the perfect match for Leone, but as the two men spend time together and become friends, Theo struggles with the idea of this love match. Even with the strange feelings he’s experiencing, he’s oblivious to the fact that he is falling for Jamie and, even after they finally kiss and make out, it takes him a while to realize what he’s feeling is love.

There’s so much I like about this story. The writing is compelling and the characters are well developed and likeable. There are numerous times when Jamie and Theo share special heart-melting moments—touches, looks, and conversations. They banter and cajole and act as more than best friends, texting and leaving messages for each other. They also suffer pangs of jealousy when other people appear to come between them.

This is such a beautifully, well written story that can even make the hardened of hearts believe that maybe, just maybe life does get better. Even if the person you thought was the love of your life rips out your still beating heart and stomps on it.

This is a story about personal growth, and I’m not talking about forgiveness; because that shit was just wrong! Seriously, even though Theo and Leone’s ex’s didn’t cheat on them; in my book what Sam and Derek did was a dickish move!

I have many “Want to Reads'” by this author, and I waited. What and why I waited, I have no idea, because this book is like WOW! and I should be slapped silly and have my Kindle taken away for an hour (sorry I’m selfish)! To make matter worse, I almost skipped this one entirely. I am not one that puts any faith or thought into horoscopes. Nor do I want to be inundated with it. If you're like me and think the same way, don’t fret. This book does not beat the topic to death. In fact, the story captivates you and keeps your attention to the very end; actually wanting more. I have to say it was a first for me, that not only did I want to see happiness for the two MC’s, but also for Theo’s twin sister Leone, which might I say was nicely written. The author did a wonderful job portraying her disability and not making it a handicap, just another part of life. Seriously, well done!

It was nice to see the connection between Theo and Jamie grow; not to mention Theo’s “blindness” on what was truly developing between him and Jamie. To see the easy playfulness between them with the games they played, the quotes they left for one another and their snarkiness. Seriously, it makes you wonder what took Theo to see what was always right in front of him. However, when everything's said and done, and he realizes that he has met his match in every way; you are left with utter happiness. They are one another’s everything; fitting perfectly together.

In the end, we are left with the two newly together at Sam and Derek’s wedding reception. The story ends with Jamie helping Leo with his fear of water; Theo putting all his faith and trust in the man he loves. I cannot wait to see what happens next not just for these two, but for Leone and Sean as well.

Warning: Be careful, your heart will melt with this one! Seriously, wait to you get the the JLM shirt. Just remember I warned you…..

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVED this book!

This is my first book by Anyta Sunday but once I've finished writing this review I'm off to find out what else she's written and get it. I love books where I fall for the characters, and that have lots of fun banter and humor and this book hit the mark on all of those!

The main character Theo and his twin sister, Leone, are roommates who are trying to get over their exes. Theo and Leone's significant others fell in love with each other and left both Theo and Leone with broken hearts. When they get invited to the wedding the two decide that they need to move on and will have dates for the wedding. Running parallel to this is the need for them to find a new roommate. When Theo is having a discussion with a past tutor he discovers the perfect roommate for the two of them.

Theo is a bit clueless when it comes to Jamie and what he's really feeling for him. The slow burn of the two becoming friends and then slowly moving to lovers was perfect! The banter between Theo and Jamie was adorable, funny and extremely entertaining. Theo has gotten it into his head that Jamie would be perfect for his sister and doesn't understand the "pang" he gets when he thinks about the two of them together. One of my favorite scenes was the date that Theo has with his sister's friend Liz. Theo invites Jamie and Leone thinking that he can "jump start" the relationship between the two. The date goes completely different then intended and it's really more of an unusual but fun date for Theo and Jamie.

I fell hard for Theo and Jamie. They were perfect together and so fun! They had great chemistry and the build up had me anticipating Theo's ah-ha moment. The book had some steam and a sweet HEA!

This was a fun, humorous and sweet M/M story that I highly recommend!

Fabulous festive treat

The reviews for this from my Goodreads friends have almost universally been not only positive, but high scoring and now, having read it, I'm adding my own glowing praise.

This book is simply fabulous. It has everything I want to read in a romance story, two lovely, well developed main characters and a whole host of fully fleshed out supporting cast.
It has lots of humour, a tiny bit of snark, a lot of loving and plenty of emotions and it has salad sandwiches, the power of which should never be underestimated.

Do yourself a favour and pick it up, it's also a Kindle Unlimited read.

4.5 Wow! This was a happy surprise. With romance, like many other genres, you have to slog through a swamp of carbon copy characters, plots, and settings to find a gem. Books like Leo Loves Aries make it worth the effort. While the smexy scenes could have been more passionate, the characters themselves were brilliant, quirky, and unique. The dialogue is where this book really shines and that is what makes or breaks a book for me. I am looking forward to reading other books by this author. My copy was provided by Netgalley.

Theo was happy with his relationship with his girlfriend, Sam, until she went and fell in love with his twin sister’s boyfriend, Derek. Now, Sam and Derek are getting married and Theo and his sister, Leone, are invited to the wedding. They set a challenge for themselves to not only go to the wedding, but to find themselves the perfect dates. Their mother is the family’s unofficial astrologer, and with both of them being the same star sign, she keeps close tabs on their daily, as well as long-term, horoscopes and is thrilled to tell both of them that, “A new person will enter your life in the early year, Leo. Look past any moments of frustration they might bring and laugh—this could be the start of a thriving friendship.”
Theo usually looks quickly past all of this horoscope business, but since he doesn’t have many friends, a lasting friendship is just what he needs. Their mother also informs them that an Aries would be a perfect match for each of them. Enter, Jamie Cooper, Theo’s former economics tutor and new roommate, who just happens to be an Aries. Theo thinks Jamie could be the perfect match for Leone, but Theo grows to depend on Jamie’s friendship and may not want to share.
If you have read some of Anyta Sunday’s work, you will quickly realize that this book carries much of her signature mark. This one has roommates who become friends, who then become more. This book is told through the point of view of Theo, who is fairly clueless, although at times endearingly so.
When the book opens we see that Theo loves his sister, who is visually impaired, and looks out for her. Their mother enters the picture as she constantly provides them with their current horoscope in hopes of guiding them toward their next move. The two of them are making a concentrated effort to move on after being dumped, but it’s not so easy. Theo had been with his ex girlfriend for a few years and he just though they would always be together. Yet, Theo doesn’t consider himself an emotional person and all of his intimate moments had been simply about release and not emotion.
When Theo first met Jamie in Econ class, Theo made an impression all right, just perhaps not the best one. The two didn’t get off to the best start, yet they become the best of friends while living under the same roof. Theo’s mission is to find his sister a new man and a date for the wedding and if he can find himself a best friend in the process, that’s certainly an added bonus. But, as he and Jamie grow closer, Theo has a hard time sharing.
Sunday offers clues to highlight the guys’ feelings and since we didn’t get Jamie’s POV, this was helpful as reactions are offered as hints to reveal how Jamie feels. But this style also had me somewhat removed from the story. Theo never clues in that Jamie is gay and then when their attraction is brought to light, Theo states that while he’s open to exploring things physically with Jamie and being with a man for the first time, he’s clear that he doesn’t think he could ever fall in love with a man. Yet that’s exactly what he does. On one hand, Sunday makes it incredibly easy for Theo to just be with Jamie, but on the other hand I was looking for a little more exploration and depth in several areas as it was presented.
The dialogue and banter between the guys was entertaining as they constantly attempt to one up each other. But, the story takes place in the United States, between Pittsburgh and the Mid-West, and not all of the words and phrases the guys used were American, which kept pulling me out of the story.
As a bonus, when you come to the end of the book and are looking for a bit more, the author has a free erotic short available, Leo Tops Aries, that delivers exactly what the name implies. While some areas were a little slow and lacking in depth for me, Leo Loves Aries would be a good choice for a low angst, slow burn story of two guys becoming roommates, becoming friends, and becoming lovers.

This was really good, I was so pleasantly surprised by it all. A real 5* kinda novel. It carried itself throughout with humour, chemistry and interesting MC's. The two main MC's are compelling and it was nice to have the Main character ( Theo) never quite identify what spectrum he is- Demi-Pan or just Bi. It's nice for an author to not have to feel labels are the most important thing for a reader to have to have.

Speaking of the author, I haven't read anything from her before but I will keep my eye on reading future things. Great novel which I look forward to reading more in the series off!

Really cute and sweet, lots of funny bits too. Crossed wires, blindness (literal and metaphorical), and a lovely ending. Perfect "chick lit" although it's about 2 guys rather than a guy and a girl...

This was a cute, fluffy romance that made me laugh and smile. Theo was such a gas, and the banter (ie flirting) between him and Jamie was hilarious. This was a sweet sort of slow burn - heavy on the friendship, and light (almost non-existent) on the sexual tension until much later. It was a fun, light read that still managed to tug on my heartstrings, and the focus on their friendship was really unexpectedly nice. I also loved Theo's twin sister Leone who gave as good as she got and omg I was a bit terrified of how kooky their mother was (she was great, though, just enough OTT for me without going overboard).

My only complaint about the book is that the Kiwi and Aussie slang kept yanking me out of scenes. The characters were all Americans and living and studying in the American Midwest but using words like grundies, mince (for ground meat) and singlets. I had to drop my own usage of these words (and so much more) when I moved here, so it was definitely something that caught my attention every time a "non Americanism" popped up.

Still, I really enjoyed the book! Highly recommended if you're in the mood for something cute but really meaningful.

I received a free copy of this from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Protagonist/s: 4/5
Love Interest/s: 4/5
World Building: 4/5
Plot: 3/5

Overall score 15/20 which is 4 stars.fact that he has a thing for the guys as well as the ladies now

I got through this book in one day it was so enjoyable. Theo might have been more than a little clueless but it was a very enjoyable book. I'll say now that I don't think he could consider himself straight anymore and I hope he'll accept the fact he likes the guys as well as the ladies.

The book was very cute, very funny and the smut was kept to the minimum as I prefer. I loved Leone, Sean, Ben and Kyleas well, they were all just such awesome characters and friends. Jamie might not have been my type of guy but he was still the perfect guy for Theo.

Great book with a great cover.

Such as good book! Different from other things I've read.

The author describes Leo Loves Aries as a "sweet, slow burn, M/M romance with HEA" and I couldn't agree more – I loved it. This was the first book I've read by Anyta Sunday but I hope to read more soon.

Before I read the book, the title puzzled me just a bit but then I started reading and realized it referred to astrological signs and I found the little references to that throughout the story to be quite clever.

When Theo Wallace and his sister, Leone, take Jamie Cooper on as a roommate Theo thinks he might be the perfect match for his sister. It takes Theo a really long time to catch on that Jamie is interested in him, not Leone.

This book made me smile and also shed a few tears which is just the type of story that I really like. This one also has several of my favorite M/M tropes: GFY, college students and friends-to-lovers.

This was a feel-good story for me. It was also a bit unusual for an M/M romance in that the first kiss didn't happen until 59% of the way through and the first sex didn't happen until 69%. Once they finally get together things are pretty spicy. Jamie is an absolute dream of a boyfriend; he takes such good care of Theo both as a friend before they become involved and later as a lover. He also helps Theo overcome one of his biggest fears.

Don't miss the fantastic follow-up short story, Leo Tops Aries, currently available for free on Amazon.com.

A review copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley but this did not influence my opinion or rating of the book.

Leo Loves Aries is a slow burn romance story. I mean, I thought this could have been an innocent YA book for about 60% of the book. It’s funny and cheesy and the characters are so cute. Theo and his sister Leone are twins and both trying to get over their now ex-girlfriend and ex-boyfriend falling in love with one another. They have both invited to the wedding and now are out to find each other dates to the wedding. It’s almost too good to be true when Theo and Leone are looking for a new roommate for their spare bedroom upstairs when Theo asks his ex-economics tutor, Jamie, if he wants to stay with them. Theo and Leone’s astrological sign is Leo and Jaime is an Aries. It’s interesting to know going into the story who’s going to end up with who, because it just makes the romance that much more drawn out.

Theo is a an undergraduate college student who strives to make all A’s in his classes. His current tutor is no help to him, so he contacts his old tutor, Jamie Cooper, to help him out and be his and Leone’s roommate to help pay their rent. There’s a cute sort of innocence about this request and Theo is just honestly a good guy, but maybe not the brightest at relationships. For the longest time, he assumes that Leone and Jamie would be perfect together, however awkward that would be since that would leave him as the third-wheel in his own house.

Theo cares deeply for Leone’s happiness. She is legally blind and he would do anything to help his sister out. It’s mentioned that she had her eyesight until she was about 15 and can now can see the outlines of people, but not enough to fill out the details of what she’s seeing. I love how caring Theo is and how independent Leone is and exhibits, very rarely, that she needs the help of others to get things done. The twins care for one another and they spend a majority of the story trying to help each other move on from their past relationships.

This is a story that can be read in one sitting and I loved every minute of it. Theo and Jamie’s banter and online chats/emails are hilarious and fun to read. I think the story builds up the romance so much, that by the time the story crested that hill, it was almost a race to the finish. I would have loved for the story to be drawn out a bit more, but maybe that’s the reader in me that loves reading angst and this story has very, very low on angst.

I love that this story evolves from a friendship that grows into something more emotional and intimate between the two characters. I will say that the majority of this book reads deceptively as YA. Until it isn’t. The sex scenes are steamy, and is decidedly not YA at that point. There’s a short story after this book called, “Leo Tops Aries,” and, hilariously, it is everything that title implies.

I think in some instances, while this story is set in the United States, it’s very obvious that the author is not from the United States? Key differences that stick out to me is how everyone naturally drinks tea all the time in this book, something about a potato-and-“mince” food dish, and the spelling of ‘yogurt’ as ‘yohgurt’ throughout the story. Maybe also that almost everyone plays badminton in this book? I love playing badminton, but I don’t think I’ve ever met so many people who would just naturally know how to play. None of this distracts from the story too much, but they’re just some things I wanted to point out.

Leo Loves Aries is a light, funny story and I really enjoyed reading this book! I’m not usually a fan of GFY stories, but there was enough build-up in the story between Theo and Jamie that it felt enjoyable to read regardless, even if it was never explicitly stated how Theo viewed his sexuality at the end. The secondary characters, Leone, and Jamie’s best friend, Sean, are hilarious and awesome characters. The story is cute and I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a fun, slow-burn romance and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for book two, Scorpio Hates Virgo!

***Thanks to the author for providing a copy of this book on NetGalley***

Damn you Sunday, you did it again. Leo Loves Aries is cute, funny and well, perfect. It's one of those stories that melts your heart and it just plain wonderful without unnecessary drama that tends to spoil stuff. We so need more cuteness like this. We have two "Leos", Theo and Leona, siblings. Their significant others end up together and even dare to ask them to their wedding and both Theo and Leona need dates to prove they can get over them. Thus enters Jamie, "Aries", who becomes their new roommate and then Theo's best friend until friends become something more and there's something for Leona too. Sunday surely rocks these slow friends-to-lovers settings and the whole thing is light and meaningful at the same time. Slow burning romance is hard to do well and not many succeed in it. The language flow is great and the plot works so nicely that this is pure enjoyment.

Oh how I loved both Theo and Jamie! I loved how their relationship was full of cute bickering and meaningful stares with lots of "horny butterflies eating your stomach" moments. Leona and Sean were a good add too and especially that they had their story too and it was cute. There's content in the book and it's not solely bonking, which I adored, since the best parts were Theo and Jamie's mundane interaction with each other and the quotes, oh, I so loved the quote thing. As a reader you kind of grow with them to see their perfect union at the same time they do. This makes the book very entertaining and the sex scenes were hot and not too over the top. Anyta dear, you're awesome when it comes to stories like this and please, give me an enemies-to-lovers story, since I know you'll rock it too (it's so hard to find good ones)!

Absolutely loved it!!!

Reasons I loved it:
- Theo's cockiness
- Jamie's sexiness
- the flirting
- sizzling chemistry
- the side characters
- Theo's sight impaired but independent sister
- all the fumbling about caused by the misunderstandings
- Ben- the demisexual

Overall, Anyta Sunday just got a new fan.

Leo Loves Aries, if anything, is a slow burn romance. One of the most slow burns in contemporary romance that I've read, and it surprises me how much I loved the slow burn aspect without becoming frustrated at the pace or the characters. That's simply because it wasn't boring at any time, no, the story was full of banter, incredible chemistry, stubborn and adorable characters, and just about real life.

I love stubborn characters because I can relate with them so much - I am quite a stubborn person myself. Theo, the main character, must be one of the most stubborn characters I've read about, especially when it comes to competitions. His and Jamie's small, everyday life competitions were so adorable, especially the infamous peanut butter one; smooth or chunky. I had so many laughs of Theo and Jamie's stubbornness, as well as their incredible banter. There was banter everywhere, and it was so much fun! I loved how the story was funny and lighthearted at times but also tackled some more serious matters such as past relationships and different kind of fears and how to overcome them.

One of the important aspects of the story was how it focused also on Theo's relationship with his sister Leone, some friendships, and featured Theo and Leone's families, as well as Jamie's family and closest friend. Overall, the story was well rounded because it included normal aspects of life as well as the brilliant slow burn romance.

In conclusion, I loved about everything in Leo Loves Aries. Especially Theo and Jamie, and their banter because it was genius and funny and made me laugh out loud so often. I'll surely check out Anyta Sunday's other books, and I highly recommend this one if you happen to enjoy slow burn romance with lots of banter.

This novel is like a warm jumper on crisp cold nights. Well written, realistic and how you wish life was. If you sliced Leo Loves Aries in half all that would pour out is pure heart.

Solid 4.5 stars.
Theo and Jamie’s growing friendship was SUCH a delight to read. The banter and teasing between them was heart-warming, and I loved that their fondness for each other shone through from the beginning. But of course, Theo was a little slow, not quite realising that it’s a little more than fondness making him pay such close attention to Jamie…
"We are tutor and student. Roommates. Sparring partners. Friends. Anything you want us to be."

The slow burn! Theo wanting to see Jamie smile again when he’s sad! And going out of his way to get it to happen! These wonderful clueless boys.

Leone, Theo’s sister, was a confident, clever and very likeable character. She didn’t let her blindness hold her back from anything, but at the same time there were constant reminders of the support Theo and Jamie gave her with careful and patient respect.

This was such a lovely, easy read. Perfect way to spend a Sunday evening.

I will admit... I love sweet romance novels, where two people meet and often one is completely oblivious to the fact that the other one likes them and 90% of the conflict is due to misunderstandings and mixed signals. Because of this, I loved Leo Loves Aries, by Anyta Sunday.

Theo and his twin sister, Leone, check the mail one day to find two things: an invitation to the wedding of their ex's and their yearly horoscope from their eccentric mother. Normally Theo just laughs at these horoscopes that his mom sends, but this year... this year his life is in enough shambles that it starts to make a bit of sense. It talks of Leo having a new person entering their life, one that could be the start of a thriving friendship.

The horoscope, combined with the unsettling but not unexpected wedding invitation, push Theo and Leone to make a pact to help find each other dates to the wedding. Theo thinks he finds Leone's perfect date in his old econ tutor (and their new roommate), Jamie Cooper. Jamie is smart, sweet, caring, and even an Aries (who the stars say is a passionate match for Leo). It's match written in the stars. But is he as perfect for Leone as he seems?

Leo Loves Aries is such a sweet and well-written story. Main character Theo is so completely oblivious to his feelings for his "best friend," Jamie. He genuinely thinks this is how everyone feels when they find a best friend. And he fails to see how completely Jamie adores him, even though Theo tends to be a bit of a brat.

There were a few things I didn't love about this book. We experience the story through the viewpoint of Theo, which ultimately makes it a much more interesting read. However, he frequently has "aha!" moments, and we the reader think "Oh! He finally GETS it!" But they it's revealed that he didn't get it and we are left thinking "Wait! What was his realization then?"

Additionally, and this is ultimately a minor complaint but one that bugs me, it is obvious from the writing that the author is not American. While I don't have any problem with non-American writers (some of my favorite authors aren't American), I find it very off-putting to have American characters speaking in a non-American tone.

All-in-all, my complaints about this book were minor while my praises for it are high! I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who loves romance novels!

Wow, I really liked this book and I'm somewhat stymied to figure out exactly HOW that happened. It took me a while to really get into this story, and I think that Anyta Sunday's writing style takes a while to totally suck you into the story, but once I was ..... um, "sucked" .... I LOVED the story and hated for it to end.

The dynamic between Theo and Jaime takes a long time to set-up and their romance is definitely very slow-burn, but the payoff when we finally get there is SO very worth it. There's a texture to their love story that is so beautifully woven together and the emotional impact is really very touching.

The secondary characters were all well fleshed-out but didn't distract from Theo and Jaime's story. This was my first Anyta Sunday book, but definitely won't be my last!

Leo Loves Aries was a highly enjoyable read. Theo was a charismatic and entertaining main character, although one of, if not the, most oblivious characters I’ve ever read. I loved his relationship with his sister, Leone, who was a wonderful character as well. I wish there’d been more of her! I also liked the siblings’ mom and Theo’s friends but my favorite character would have to be Jamie.

One of the things I liked most about this book is that each character seemed developed. In similar books the main two characters usually have differing professions or interests and it’s these external factors that are about the only way to tell the other too apart. Thankfully, the characters in this were all fully fleshed and each their own.

Another thing about this book that pleasantly surprised me was the diversity. A lot of books in this genre tend to be about able bodied, cisgender, white men who have only previously been attracted to women but Leo features a blind character (Leone), a gay character (Jamie), and a demisexual character (Theo’s friend Ben). An additional thing that tends to occur not only in this particular genre, but in just about every piece of media, is ex-girlfriends being portrayed as heartless villains which isn’t the case here. Theo’s ex, Sam, appears a few times in the novel and any melodramatic scenes where she’s torn into, which is a refreshing change from the misogynistic treatment of women in the majority of other novels.

While all of the aforementioned aspects of the book were enjoyable, it was the romance that I enjoyed the most. I’m a sucker for show burn romances rooted in friendship with lots of pining and angst that cultivates in a happy ending. If you’re a fan of any of these tropes, I’d highly recommend you pick this up.

There were really only a few a nit picky things that bothered me about this novel. The first being the horoscope aspect. I wouldn’t have minded if the zodiac elements were interspersed at reasonable rate but the amount of times the word Leo or Aries was ridiculous. It became a bit annoying at times. The second thing was how characters would speak entire sentences without using contractions which came off as awkwardly, clunky, and unrealistic. Lastly, there were a few words used during the sex scenes that made me cringe, but I expect that during sex scenes. Other than those few things, I really enjoyed the writing and the book as well!

Leo loves Aries is an ebook by Anyta Sunday. This book is so good. I was drawn in by the cover, and the astrological title, but I had no idea, that I would love it as much as I did.

Theo and Leone are twins and college students living on their own. They are both miserable after their significant others fell in love with… each other. Really. Leone's boyfriend and Theo's girlfriend fell in love and thus, broke their hearts. When they learn of their ex's engagement, they're determined to stop wallowing, and to have dates by the time the wedding rolls around.

Their astrology loving mother, Crystal keeps them updated on their horoscopes (they're Leos), which she believes in using as a guide to life. She tells them that Leos should be on the look out for an Aries to come into their lives in a big way. Theo laughs it off, not putting too much stock into his moms beliefs, but Leone takes it to heart. They promise to help each find dates worthy of them. Theo is not sure, though if he can find anyone worthy of his nearly blind sister.

I can't really say more without telling you the entire story. I really like the astrological aspect behind this book. Call me a believer, I know how accurate astrology can be. (I'm a Gemini by the way.) I will say that this is a slow-burn romance, which, to be honest, is the best kind. It borders on erotica at times, and can be a touch graphic, so be warned. I'm into that though, so I soaked it up. I couldn't get enough of this book and it ended sooner than I would have liked. There is a second part, called Leo Tops Aries, which I believe is an “erotic short sequel.” I haven't read it yet, but I plan to get to it this weekend. If you're interested Leo Tops Aries is free on Amazon right now, for Kindle readers anyway.

I love slow-burn romance done right and Leo Loves Aries was definitely slow-burn done the right way. It was fun, the couple was friends first, there was plenty of banter and it made me *want* that the romance would finally happen. Really, it was glorious!!!

Our hero Theo had never thought that he could possibly fall in love with someone of his own sex, but he did fall in love with Jamie because there was this emotional connection between the two that was simply adorable and made me want for even more. Theo and Jamie together? So swoon-worthy!

It may have been pretty obvious to everyone else but Theo that he would make an adorable couple with Jamie, but it was also something I enjoyed so much about this book because I could definitely see how his feelings grew for Jamie. Also, I loved the fact that he didn't go on a "oh my god, but he is a guy" streak despite the fact that he had been attracted to only women before.

I guess the only thing that I didn't appreciate so much was the constant star sign thing, but in all honesty it didn't bother me all that much because the writing was really good, the characters were perfect and the story made me sigh in happiness by the time I turned the final page.

5 Stars!!!

I had read one other story by Anyta Sunday, Rock, before Leo Loves Aries and I loved it to bits, but it was angsty as all hell—which I love, don’t get me wrong, it’s just that sometimes I’m in the mood for light and sweet. Leo Loves Aries is just that, a low angst, adorable book, with great characters and a fantastic storyline.

Theo was such a fascinating character, quirky and sweet, but oh so very oblivious. Really, there were times I would roll my eyes at how blind he could be to what was happening between him and Jamie and then smile, because, well, frankly Theo was too charming for his own good. The story is told entirely in his POV and it was so much fun to read, from the chapter and daily quotes, to the growing friendship between Theo and Jamie, to Theo thinking Jamie could be good date material for his sister and so forth. I guess you could say this is a GFY kind of book, but really, Theo is more like a go-with-the-flow kind of guy and since all his family is like him, his sexuality wasn’t even a blimp on the angst-radar. I loved the progression, it was a slow-burn and it does take a long time for Theo to finally realize what he’s been feeling for Jamie is more than friendship, but they were so good together and their banter and the UST were amazing enough to make up for the time it took them to get things going romantically speaking. And when it did? Damn, but it was just the icing in the cake and hot, hot, HOT!

I adored Jamie as well. I loved all the little clues that he was more interested than Theo realized, and boy, if he wasn’t patient and understanding.

The secondary romance between Leone and Sean and the inclusion of Theo’s very quirky/horoscope loving mom added a lot of depth to the story and I just adored them all.

All in all, a sweet, fun slow-burn friends to lovers romance that I’ll most definitely read again while I wait (im)patiently for book 2 in this series!

Highly recommendable!!!

A beautiful friends to lovers story. The discovery, the banter, the relationship...all of it was superb. This was my first book by this author, but it certainly won't be my last.

I'd seen some really good reviews for this book and the blurb really piqued my interest, so I was pretty excited to get my hands on this book.
The book got off to a pretty slow start for me. I wasn't sure I liked any if the characters, there didn't seem to be much happening, and I was just kind of bored. I was especially annoyed about how clueless Theo seemed to be.
The last quarter of this book really saved it for me. I grew to actually like the characters, Theo pulled his head out of the sand, and I was actually flipping pages faster and faster.
I only wish we'd seen more of Leone and Sean's relationship.

What a cute couple! This book is all about the characters and their slow-burning attraction. Theo is super-cute, absolutely to die for, and Jamie is gorgeous and so patient with him. I like a little bit more angst in my books but I read this at one sitting, never tempted to put it down. Would give 4.5 stars. A really sweet MM romance.

This is my first time with this author but I really enjoyed and appreciate this book. It reminds me the classic american romantic comedies and I love them!
The chemistry between Theo and Jamie is palpable since the first message.
I love also the journey that Theo makes to understand his feelings and gets through his fears.
A sweet and fresh story that makes you smile to the last page ^_^

A great slow burn friends to lovers,romance.
Theo and Jamie,are a good match,but burned before Theo hide his true feelings
behind a mask of friends and later on friends with benefits.but Jamie is great and
is ready to wait,but not to long.

I’m so glad, I’ve found this book.
Adorably clueless Theo and sweet caring organized Jamie touched and warmed my heart ♡♡♡

“And if I can’t swim?”
“I’ll swim for the both of us.”

I needed a few pages go get into the story, maybe because lately I mostly read 1st person dual pov books and “Leo loves Aries” is told in 3rd person, but then I didn’t want to put it down.
A wonderful friends-to-lovers-story with not too much drama, a little heartbreak, great banter and so much love ♡
The writing was fluid, steady paced and enthralling and I loved the quotes at the beginning of every chapter.

There’s a free novella
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NBNNI67/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488838714&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=leo+tops+aries
can’t wait to meet Leo and Aries again, and I’m looking forward to book#2

A cute and sweet story which I feel in love with. Wonderfully written.

This is just adorable.I've had it on my Kindle for a while but it wasn't until I saw a friend's status update that I decided to read it and once I started it,I couldn't put it down.
Theo....what can I say,I just loved that boy....completely clueless in the most endearing way.

Theo and his twin sister,Leone,are star signs Leo.They've both been hurt in love and set about trying to get each other dates for the upcoming wedding of both their ex's.Their mother is into horoscopes in a big way and is constantly giving them predictions about the future.

Jamie's star sign is Aries.He's an ex tutor of Theo.Theo and Leone are looking for a roommate,Jamie is looking for a new place so it's the perfect arrangement right?

This book captivated me....

I loved

The banter between Theo and Jamie was just brilliant.

I loved

Their chemistry and interactions....
Jamie being so awkward ice skating,
Their trips for food shopping,
Jamie for taking care of Theo,without him even realizing it,
The,not so subtle,innuendos that Jamie kept throwing about,
Leone for being a strong,independent women,

Theo starts off seeing Jamie as a really good friend....over time,a best friend.He misses him when he's not around but he's straight so gets confused when he starts to feel an attraction to him and jealous of other people getting close to him.

The jealousy....I LOVED it.

Jamie getting jealous over Theo dating,
Theo getting jealous over Jamie's best friend,

Yes,it's a slow burn and not overly graphic as regards sex scenes but it totally worked for me....
I'm still swooning.

Highly Recommended

5 stars

This was such a sweet story! I loved everything about it: funny, slow burn, very romantic and GFY!

I read this book right after True Colors and I must admit I was not expecting this one to be SO much lighter and well SO sweet. The angst was at minimum and the dialogues between the MC made me chuckle so many times.

Theo - the Leo - is still recovering after his 2 year girlfriend dumped him to be with his sister's boyfriend. Theo and Leone are twins, living together and trying to move on. They realized they need another roommate, and so Theo in need for a tutor, went hunting down his ex-tutor to become their new roommate.

Jamie is an Aries. He's sure of himself, smart, patient, always right and very kind (well, I'm an Aries too, so I could add here a lot of other qualities. LOL. I'm joking, of course).

Being a book by Anyta Sunday, I expected the slow burn. And was not disappointed. The author focused on building their strong friendship first and what a funny and natural friendship these two had. I adored their change of messages. They're so honest and sweet.
This book really warmed my heart.

It was a pleasure reading Theo and Jamie's story. I found myself late at night with the need of reading more, because I couldn't let them go. I was hooked and I really enjoyed the development of the characters. Theo discovered more about himself and Jamie, well he is a cutie with a heart of gold and the patience of a saint.

Besides Theo and Jamie, I fell for Lenore and Sean too. At first I was 100% sure Sean was Jamie's ex so I disliked him on Theo's behalf. Then I learned to like them more and more.

A copy was kindly provided by the author, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

5+ 'JLM' stars!

“The worst thing I've done on a date? Ask who her favorite serial killer is. Under a bridge. In the dark.”

Reading is my drug of choice. Leo Loves Aries is the reason why. I saw one of my Goodreads friends read it, so when I saw the blurb, I knew I had to get it and read asap. It turned out to be one of the best books I've read this year.

Leonne, Jamie, and Theo. *Sigh*. I loved Leonne for being independent and strong despite everything that's happened to her. I loved Jamie and Theo for their fantastic banter, jealousy, quirky humor. This book captivated me in ways many don't. I honestly felt like having butterflies in my stomach most of the time.

“What's your favorite book, and please don't let it be Catcher in the Rye."
"Why the hell not?" Theo asked.
"Because that will mean you haven't picked up a book of your own accord since high school.”

Now this is a slow burn and I did not care about that one bit just because the rest of the story was even better. The friendship between the two is what I want. How they missed each other, the way they were so comfortable. The chemistry was all there and I loved the way Jamie took care of Leonne at time. Totally swooning here!

I cannot recommend this book enough. I never say this, but if I ever went back to re-read a book (which I have never done), it would totally be this one.

This story is so damn cute and the plot is very refreshing. This is the first time I read about a straight guy not knowingly attracted to his new best friend and even intending to set him up with his twin sister.

Theo recently got dump by his girlfriend for his twin sister's boyfriend. Sounds so convoluted, if you ask me. While Theo and his visually impaired sister are licking their wounds, they found themselves a special Aries that entered into their life in the form of Mr. Jamie Cooper.

Jamie is the type of man every woman and man wanted as their husband. He is mature, dependable, kind and simply wonderful. He used to be Theo's tutor and now in his quest to score an A for Econ, Theo lured Jamie to be his new roommate.

Theo and Jamie have a great platonic, but flirty relationship with Theo trying to annoy Jamie at every turn with his laziness and overall nuisance. Although Theo is suppose to be straight here, I can see he is a bit bend with the way he unknowingly flirts with Jamie, while trying to set Jamie up with his sister.

Although this story is told entirely in Theo's POV, which is funny to boot, we also get to understand what is hiding behind Jamie's perfect facade through the little hint here and there. I love the slow burn aspect of their romance from friendship to eventual lovers. The way Theo was so possessive and protective towards Jamie is awe inducing. It took a long time for Theo to realize their connection is something deeper than just best friend. But the journey is definitely enjoyable and hilarious.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Angie – ☆☆☆☆☆
I can’t even do this book justice with my review, just know that I freaking loved this book!!! I normally hate slow burn romance books, but this one just worked! It sucked me in and I couldn’t put the book down. I just loved Leo and Jamie and then Leone and eventually Sean. The chemistry between Jamie and Theo was off the charts and I also loved how the author handled Leone and her being blind. As soon as I finished this book I dove into the next book, which is a short story called Leo Tops Aries (Signs of Love #1.5), which was amazing as well. I simply cannot wait until the second book comes out!!!

Characters: Well written and easy to relate to
Sex: Oh yeah!
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: M/M Romance
Would I read more by this author: Yes


Erica – ☆☆☆☆☆
5 slow-burn stars.

Leo Loves Aries is the epitome of slow-burn, and it's done right. The romance between the characters, the connection, the tension and chemistry, and the friendship is beyond realistic, leaving the reader feeling as if they are on a true journey. No insta-anything. No ‘I think you're hot so it must be love.’

If you're new to Anyta Sunday, all of her fans expect a slow-burn romance, witty, humorous banter, and fully developed heroes with engaging side characters. The pacing is slightly on the slower side, but not bogged down with unnecessary detailing. The plot is character-driven, without a ton of bells and whistles to distract from the flawless storytelling.

Leo Loves Aries is based on the compatibility of the astrological signs.

Theo and Leone are twins who were both ditched by their boyfriend and girlfriend, when the pair fell in love with each other. Feeling the burn when they receive an invitation to their exes' upcoming wedding, they vow to find the other a date, to prove they are over them.

Amongst the angst of past hurt, the twins are in need of a new roommate. Jamie walks into their lives, a past tutor of Theo's, and their world opens up in ways they didn't imagine.

Theo hasn't ever truly connected with another human being, not as tightly as he has with his twin. What he felt with his ex was bland, uninspired, but he assumed that's how it always is. As his friendship grows with Jamie, the connection is intense and life-affirming, but Theo is emotionally blind, whereas his sister is physically blind.

Leo Loves Aries is the slow-burn journey as Theo comes to terms with falling in love for the very first time. The reality of the emotion. While his sister falls head over heels too.

Theo is our narrator – his personality is infectious, even his flaws. The banter between him and everyone is humorous yet never over-the-top. It's written in a dry, witty way that suits my reading style best.

The side characters are just as appealing. The twins' mom is a zany character, obsessed with astrology. Jamie's mom is quintessentially an understanding, supportive mom. Leone and Theo's friends, Ben and Kyle, are awesome. Jamie's BFF Sean is a solid guy. It was refreshing to see a supportive cast actually be supportive, with normal human emotions, instead of being vindictive or flighty.

Leo Loves Aries was a soothing, relaxing, romantic book, with a ton of heart-string tugging. The angst and humor weren't over-the-top, and I had no frustrating urges as I read. It was a pleasure to sit back and relax on a dreary Sunday.

Recommended to Anyta Sunday and MM romance fans.

*Note: I've stated this in past reviews of books by this author, and others. I don't down-rate due to this, but I do know there are sticklers who may become irritated by it, which is why I mention it.

Using the word-spelling of the writer's origin is acceptable and unavoidable. However, if writing a story while using colloquialisms, slang, and the differing word usage from the region, it throws the reader. Also, destinations and times of travel must be taken into account. If you're not from the region, a bit of research is in order.

I wasn't sure the locale of Leo Loves Aries until I saw commentary on Lake Erie, which had me doing a double-take. I discovered they lived in Pittsburgh, and were traveling to places which would take much longer than the 4 hours stated – MUCH longer. 12+ hours of nonstop driving, actually. It's not a hop and a skip and a jump from Pitt to Wisconsin and Minnesota. As a Pennsylvania resident, I can guarantee no one from the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, or New England would use singlet as a term. Which is why I thought this story didn't take place in the US. However, I am happy to see that there weren't as many of these issues cropping up as in books in the past. Other than singlet and the wrong travel times, I thought the author did a wonderful job bridging the gap to sound as if the characters were born in the US.

★★★★★ 4,5 Stars

This is a gem filled with witty conversations, characters you'll want to adopt and a slow-paced romance that'll leave you cheering

*I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

To be perfectly honest I didn't expect all that much from the book because horoscopes? straight-guy-falls-for another-guy? The first is not really something I want a story to build around. The second one I have read so many times in so many good and bad variations that I'm sick and tired of the stereotypical way those types of stories go. But boy did this book not only give me more that I expected it gave me everything and more!

The story sucked me in right from the start. The interactions between them were so natural and funny, they made me want to call my best friend just to talk nonsense with her like Theo and Jamie. Also, before each new chapter there is a quote from the characters that doesn't appear in the actual story and I LOVE THESE QUOTES TO BITS!

"I thought you Aries were supposed to be an impatient, impulsive lot? Because I'm raring to see a throw down, Any of these people will do." Theo to Jamie while waiting in the longest supermarket line ever.

Seriously, this book had the best written conversations I read in a long time, for me it was the heart of the story. It was so refreshing and fun I wouldn't mind reading a whole book of Theo and Jamie just talking shit like that.
Okay, I'll stop declaring my love for the conversations now and get to the actual story.

Theo and Leone both broke up with their partners some time before the start of the story because their exes fell in love with each other. Now they are getting married and invited the twins. Not yet over the break-up, both of them pledge that they'll find dates for each other for the wedding. And when the new room-mate Jamie comes along, Theo is convinced that he's the perfect date for his sister.

Theo is so thick and slow at times I just want to smack some sense into him. This story is a slow burn, mostly because Theo doesn't realise that he likes Jamie, in a I-really-want-to-get-in-your-pants way. Can we all please have a moment of quiet for poor Jamie who has to deal with that idiot?
They had so much chemistry, I was impatiently waiting for the penny to drop for Theo and when it did I was pleasantly surprised.
If you've read a lot of friends-to-lovers stories in which one character is "straight" like I then you've surely come across a lot where that character goes through a bit of a crisis after discovering he has the hots for another guy. I'm really fed up with that and so this book was a refreshing surprise. Theo doesn't give a shit about also being into guys, he's just a bit surprised. Someone on the internet said they think Theo may be pansexual and it sounded plausible so I don't just want to write bisexual in my review.

The only thing I didn't like as much was the way it ended because I don't handle sappy stuff that well, but other than that this story was brilliant. Definietly worth a reread in a few years after I've finished all other books by Anyta Sunday because her writing is fucking gorgeous!

This is the type of book that I wish every book store had. The type of book I would hand deliver as if descending from heaven. I love it.

This book was so adorable and sweet and happy making. I was giddy the entire time I was reading it! It had none of the typical NA tropes, which I was worried about. The romance was sweet, and slow burning, and incredibly fun to read about. I liked all of the main characters. And, I got to read about a demisexual character for the first time. Even if it was a side character, it made me really happy.

This would be the perfect book to get you out of a reading slump. I can't imagine someone reading this, and not being filled with joy. It's just so incredibly readable, and enjoyable!

Great easy read. A feel good story for so so days. I found it odd that Leo was still in undergrad and had financial aid problems even though he was a straight A student and his twin had no such issues (plus she was in a Master's program!). Anyway, this did not detract from the overall loveliness of the book. Congrats to the author.

*** Disclaimer : Received this book from the publisher via Netgalley***

I read this book as a recommendation from my buddy read partner Michelle as this was one of her first Netgalley requests. When she told me that it was about a pair of Leo twins with an astrology-loving mom that informs them about a new person entering their lives and making a lasting impression on them that could possibly lead to more, I was there to read it. I’m totally into astrology and so a romance about a Leo finding his Aires had me at hello.

I immediately went to request this book and once I had it I started reading it with a vengeance. I did love the writing and the cute quotes before each new chapter but the main reason that this book got a 4 star rating was because it was such a slow burn romance. At the 50% mark you can see in my status updates that I had stopped the book for nearly a month because I wasn’t even sure my MC’s were going to get together by the end. I think thats too long for someone to wonder that in my opinion.

The book literally took off for me at the 59% mark. Yes, I can be that specific because that is exactly when things were actually happening and our MC’s were finally making moves and decisions. I was relieved to see things progress forward. I experienced the same relief I get once I get out of those roundabouts on the road after making a 2nd or 3rd lap. Every romantic scene after the 59% mark was beautiful and touching. I really felt that they belonged to each other and those moments made the whole book for me.

If you love slow burns, this book is made for you. It draws that sexual tension out for a while. I am a bit more impatient so I needed to get there faster but once you get there, it is totally worth it. Thanks Michelle for the recommendation and thanks Netgalley for letting me review it .

Have fun reading 🙂

Jo

Nice and light and wonderful! I loved this book, the sibling relationship was perfect and relatable. I am loving this author!

I'm not a believer in horoscopes but that didn't matter; I loved this slow burn, fun, witty, gfy, ftl, romance.

The two MCs Theo and Jamie were adorable and surrounded by a great group of side characters.

This a feel good book which has you laughing and smiling all the way through.

This is one of the most cute little romance I have read in a long time. I love the quote of the day. Theo is clueless during the whole book that Jamie is in love with him. But when he figures it out he make it up the Jamie.

Jamie and Theo have a history. One where Theo annoys the heck out of Jamie. Then they become roommates. What kind of a future could they have?

Theo and his sister were given a horoscope by their mom. She believes, but usually they do not. Now, it seems they may have to take it more seriously. Theo has found that Jamie makes him feel all tingly.

This book was a happy surprise. With lots of humor, heat, and even some fun. I thought both lead characters brought a lot to the table. I devoured each page with joy. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.


***This copy was given by Netgalley and its publisher, in exchange for an honest review.

I found this story unputdownable. Theo, and his twin sister, Leone, are living together and still dealing with the betrayal of their exes who fell in love with each other. At the start the twins vow to find each other a date for the wedding of their exes. This is where Jamie enters. He was Theo's economics professor and is looking for a room. Theo starts to think he's the perfect guy for Leone but Jamie is gay and everyone but Theo can see that Jamie is gay and in love with Theo

This book has me scanning the daily horoscopes!

Leo Loves Aries by Anyta Sunday is the first book in a series called Signs of Love. It is a contemporary, M/M romance. Due to explicit sexual situations, this book may not be appropriate for younger readers.

Theo and his twin sister, Leone are nursing broken hearts. They each had a major breakup and now the two who broke it off are engaged. To prove to themselves that they are over their lost loves, they have decided to accept the invitations to the wedding and provide one another with dates. Theo doesn’t believe anyone can measure up to his ex-girlfriend and is hoping to find someone he can pass the time with. While Leone is looking for her true love. With a little help from their mother’s belief in the power of horoscopes Theo is find his sister her perfect Aries.

When the two of them require a roommate to help cover their finances, Theo has a brainstorm. Since he needs all the help he can get in school to maintain his ‘A’ average, he enlists Jamie Cooper, a previous tutor, to see the spare room. When Jaime decides to take Theo up on his offer, he becomes a fixture in the lives of the twins. The more Theo gets to know Jaime, the more his affection for the man grows. He decides that he must not have had a true best friend before because this feels so different. When he finds out Jaime is an Aries, he decides to be a match maker for his new best friend and his sister. However, things don’t quite go according to Theo’s master plan.

This was such a sweet, romantic story. Needless to say, it wouldn’t have been right without a happy ending but readers won’t be disappointed. The book is light-hearted and funny while allowing for touching, rather tear-inducing moments. I was particularly impressed with the authors’ ability to write such endearing characters. They were all very unique and wonderful, each providing a different look at life. They had difficulties, such as Leone being blind, but that was not given voice as a negative circumstance. It was simply the way things were and no time was devoted to dwelling on it. That added another layer of charm and tugged on the heartstrings in a different way than making her a tragic character would have done. The dialogue between Jamie and Theo was outstanding. The chemistry between the two leapt off the page. I loved the use of dialogue for quotes that Theo left for Jamie. It made me smile as a header for each chapter.

I have a bit of a pet peeve when a writer does not do enough research for the location they are writing for. For example, if I were to write a story based in India, I would need the dialogue and interactions between characters to reflect that. There should be no doubt in a reader’s mind where the location is. Although this book was another example of that lack of research, it honestly didn’t lessen my affection for the story. I ignored the fact that they were from supposed to be from Wisconsin and Minnesota and the story remained wonderful.

I give this book 4 stars for my pure enjoyment. It was a quick pace, which allowed me to reread some of the dialogue I wanted to commit to memory. I will, without a doubt, read the next book available in this series.

I stayed up until 3am reading this, it was that good. I absolutely loved it. It had the perfect amount of build up and all the stuff that makes me swoon. I will be thinking about these 2 for a long time & will definitely visit them again.

"Leo Loves Aries" is a great love story. It's about Theo, who has so far only been with women and is looking for the perfect date for his sister, and Jamie, his roommate, who slowly becomes his best friend and then so much more. The relationship between the two of them was beautifully written and the development towards romance did not go too quickly, but also not too slowly. It was very entertaining that Theo was pretty much clueless at first; he did not get that Jamie is interested in him and not in his sister. This leads to some moments where you want to grab and shake him, but at least you also get to read about Jamie's solution to the problem (which was great). Overall, the love story is just about perfect and there are many sweet (and hot ;) ) moments between the protagonists.

Because Theo and Jamie are friends first, you not only get a slow build-up to romance, but scenes that show how much they complement each other and that they fit together. The friendship is very close and one feels that they would walk through fire for each other; they build trust, take care of each other and can also have fun together. To put it simple: they have everything a good relationship needs, including, of course, a very strong chemistry.
I liked the fact that Theo has no identity crisis when he realizes he is attracted to a man; he simply accepts it, but also notes that he is in a privileged position because he does not have to fear how his family will react. The sexuality of the characters was only one aspect of them, but they were not defined by it (same with the blindness of Theo's sister Leone) which I liked very much.

The protagonists are both great characters that the reader easily falls in love with. The minor characters are also well written and I enjoyed that friends and family were also important for the story.

My rating for "Leo Loves Aries": 4.5/5 stars and a recommendation. Read it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this free copy.
I had looked at this and passed by as I did not think it would be for me.
However, for anyone who wants a warm, cosy and well-written romance this fits the bill nicely.
Jamie and Theo were interesting characters and the relationship developed in a reasonably realistic way for this genre. The sex was likewise mostly believable.

This book contains one of my favourite tropes in fiction, so it's no surprise that I fell in love with it, and the characters within.

It left me feeling very warmfuzzy as I like to call it, clutching my ereader to my chest and grinning big time because sometimes all a girl needs, especially when feeling sick as hell, is a damn happy ending and that is precisely what I got.

Leone and her brother Theo's relationship only served to enrich the book, and Mr. Jamie Cooper is one of the more fun characters I can recall reading in this genre.

This book is written with a lot of heart which is easy to see within the writing as the characters are fully fleshed out with lots of personality.

I would recommend this to anyone who likes the genre.

I freaking LOVED this book! I read it in less than 24 hours and it make me laugh and smile throughout the whole book! And then it make my chest literally ache and I felt that anticipation in my belly because I just needed them to figure it out! Jamie was my fave, I loved him so damn much and Theo was adorable. At first, I was thinking, "he cannot be this naive!" but then I thought back to when I was in college and I was the same way...oblivious. Especially when you are feeling things you have never felt and just don't understand until it knocks you on your ass. I am obsessed with m/m love and romance and this just fueled my addiction!

Clueless and oblivious, Theo doesn't realise that the easy sarky banter he slipped into with his new roommate is actually flirting. After all he's never been attracted to a guy before.
This story was cute, light, and low-angst. The guys had perfect chemistry both in bed and out of it and a great banter between them. I loved the notes and texts, the horoscopes from Theo's mum and the 'quote of the day.
The side characters were equally endearing: Theo's blind sister and Jamie's best friend, Sean, the gay couple, Ben and Kyle (and yes please to their story), and both mums. Didn't really like any of the exes, but I guess they served their purposes.
The follow up short story, catches up with the boys a month or so after the end of the first book. Still as sarky and bantering brilliant together but Theo has backed himself into a serious case of blue balls due to his competitive nature. Then a run in with Jamie's arsehole ex and a dance with the green-eyed monster makes Theo realise that he doesn't need to be best at everything, not when he's already won the most important thing.
Adorable.

This is a cute new adult romance. Theo and Leone are a twin brother and sister pair living together and attending college. Both were in relationships with people who dumped them for each other. Now, both are trying to find someone for the other to date. Theo is used to dating women, but when he tries to set his sister up with Jamie, he and Jamie have instant sparks. Theo and Leone have a quirky mom who calls them with their astrology info. The conversations between all the characters are light and fun. I liked the quotes Theo wrote everywhere and the chapter break quotes. If you're looking for something upbeat, Leo Loves Aries is sure to brighten your day. I had a good time reading it.

4 Stars!

***I received a free copy from the Publisher, through NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.***

Leo Loves Aries is the story of Theo and Leone - a brother and sister (twins) whose signs are Leo. They both have broken up with their past lovers, because their ex-lovers fell in love with someone else - each other!

And... 1 year later, Theo and Leone are being invited to attend their exes wedding! ... it sucks, but the Twins are determined to find dates to take to this wedding and, once and for all, get over their past relationships!

Add to it their horoscope crazy mother's help, with her annual horoscope and daily advice for her Leos, and the task is hard.

“All I’m saying, Theo, is if you think a Virgo is good, you’ll be blown away if you meet an Aries."

But then a new rommate comes into their lifes - Jamie - caring, funny, smart Jamie ... whose sign is a Aries.

Jamie seems the perfect date to take to the wedding!
Guess Leone is set! Only Theo's date left to find... at least that's what Theo thinks! ... But the stars just might have other things planned...

Will Theo and Leone get dates to their exes wedding? Will they be able to get over their past breakups?! Is Jamie the Aries for any of these Leos?

Read the book to find out ;)

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I really enjoyed this book!

It was clear to me where the story was going but that didn't take the FUN out of it!

I really Loved Jamie and Theo was such a cheeky, smartass, sarcastic, funny guy... I loved how much they teased and competed against each other. :)

This book had lots of things I like in my reads like: friendship, family love, jealousy and Love, sweet Love.

I loved how Theo was so clueless about all that was going on around him ^_^ ... I absolutely Loved seeing the couples forming and their Feelings growing from Friendship to Love.

So, If you're looking for a fun, light, friends-to-lovers gay romance this is the book to read!

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I really liked the dynamic between Theo and Jamie, and loved that you could see them building a strong friendship as the basis for their relationship. Which made the fact that Theo didn't want to acknowledge their budding romance a little easier to understand. I found the quotes at the beginning of each chapter a little confusing at first, though they are explained a ways into the book. Not sure if they really added much to the story, though.

A lighthearted, fun, but ultimately unrealistic romance. College students Theo and his blind twin sister, Leone, are looking for two things: a roommate with whom to share their rental house, and new romantic interests. The twins have both suffered painful breakups, made worse by the fact that Theo's ex-girlfriend and Leone's ex-boyfriend are getting married -- to each other. They make a pact with each other that they will attend the wedding, accompanied by new lovers, whom they have yet to find. When Theo convinces his former economics tutor, Jamie, to be their new roommate, he thinks he has found the perfect match for his sister. However, Leone may not be the twin that catches Jamie's eye. While the central characters are adequately well-rounded, the few supporting characters are two-dimensional and sometimes function as simple plot devices. However, I was happy the author introduced one character as demisexual, which not only served to represent an obscure orientation but also provided a possible rational for the straight-guy-falls-for-a-dude story-line. Recommended for those looking for light entertainment.

Theo....boy this kid.....

I discovered this author by way of True Colors. I loved the writing, I loved the story, I loved the character's. So, I am slowly working my way through her library. In Leo loves Aries, you have a story told from Theo's point of view only. One thing I would have loved more than anything would have been some insights into Jamie's mind because, well, you know that would have been some heartfelt, angsty kinda stuff.

Theo and Jamie come together as friends first, then...more. Of course, Jamie thinks its going one way, Theo another. Because while Jamie appears to be sure than Theo is gay, Theo assumes Jamie is straight. So, while they think this, they develop feelings for each other. Jamie fully ready to admit it, and Theo needing a mighty slap in the face.

I loved the banter between these two as they built their friendship on true friendship and then love. It was truly a beautiful story.

**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**

I love reading Anyta Sunday's books, in particular those in the Enemies to Lovers series and this one was no different.

Leo Loves Aries is a sweet, light hearted, easy to read M/M romance. The main plot revolves around Theo and his twin sister Leone who have been rather unlucky in love. Both are currently living together and are trying (and failing) to get over the fact their now ex girl and boyfriend Sam and Derek decided they would be better of with each other rather than Theo or Leone. And to rub salt in the wound they have received an invitation to the wedding of said ex's. Despite this the twins decide to set the task of finding each other a date for the wedding to prove that they have in fact moved on.

Theo and Leone's (or my Leo's as she refers to them) mum Crystal Wallace is a modern day Mystic Meg who is obsessed with horoscopes, informs them someone new (an Aries) will enter their lives.
Enter Mr Jamie Cooper the infuriating yet charming tutor and new roommate who seems is perfect for leone. Or at least Theo thinks so. Despite getting off on the wrong foot, the two boys become fast friends and it isn't long before it starts to turn into something more even if it does take a clueless Theo a lifetime to figure out his feelings.

There were several things I liked about this book:
-The fact that the main characters were likeable and easy to relate to. Even if at times I wanted to smother Theo for not realising sooner that he obviously has feelings for Jamie.

-The secondary characters were very likeable also. I loved Theo/Leone's mother with all her kooky horoscopes, Sean the best friend of Jamie who wasn't quite as stupid as he seemed and the adorable badminton playing gay couple in Kyle and Ben.

-I liked that it was a slow burner romance, even if at times I found myself infuriated and wanting to flick to the end of the book to find out exactly what happened between Theo and Jamie

-Also I enjoyed that it was a light hearted, humorous and easy read romance. I read the book in one sitting and was able to easily get lost in the story.

However the only issue I have with this book is that there is no reference to the main character as being Bisexual and found this a bit annoying as there is such a problem with bi erasure within society and it almost seems like writers are afraid to use this word.

All in all I really enjoyed the book and have been a long time fan of Anyta Sunday's work. I look forward to the next instalment of this series whether it be a sequel or stand alone book.

I wish there were a way I could go back in time and read Leo Loves Aries for the first time again, so I can experience all the excitable tension, laughter, and amusement I did when I read this for the very first time. Anyta Sunday’s Leo Loves Aries is a light-hearted and touchingly sweet novel that, within half a dozen chapters, quickly became a favourite.

Leo Loves Aries is not your typical LGBT contemporary novel: the hilarity far surpasses any other m/m contemporary I have ever read, and even days after I finished reading the novel, I still have a smile on my face any time I think of it. As it was my first Anyta Sunday novel, I can say for sure it definitely will not be my last – I’m steadily making my way through her bibliography and have since read rock, True Colors, and the short story Leo Tops Aries .

What sets Leo Loves Aries apart from other contemporaries – at least for me – is the protagonist Theo, the ‘Leo.’ Despite being the most obtuse person to ever grace a page, Theo is quirky, humorous, and immediately loveable. His inner dialogue is both comical and sympathetic, and his banter is decidedly witty and highly entertaining. I adored the relationship he has with his sister Leone, who is blind, and the care he takes to ensure she is safe at all times.

Jamie, the love interest and the 'Aries', practically stole my heart the second he appeared on the page. While Theo is attempting to set Jamie up with Leone, he and Jamie form an intense friendship … that Jamie views as flirting and emotional foreplay before they eventually start dating. Too bad Theo is the most dense person in the entire world and doesn’t understand this. He believes his budding feelings for Jamie are platonic, but the reader can see past that. The romance building between Jamie and Theo is a delicious slow-burn, a constant ‘will-they-won’t-they‘ that has you on the edge of your seat, desperately wanting to smack the upside of Theo’s head for being so slow in understanding his feelings.

While the story-line is quite simple in its entirety – Theo and Leone are trying to find dates to their exes’ wedding (both Leone and Theo’s exes decided to start dating each other) – this doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of the novel or the reading experience; if anything, it enhances it, as the plot really focuses on the heady, slow-developing romance between Jamie and Theo. It’s electric, natural and undeniable, and as much as I wanted the two to get together, I never wanted the banter and flirting to end.

Leo Loves Aries is also incredibly diverse, aside from the gay main characters. Theo’s sister, Leone, is blind and I believe she is a great representation: Leone is headstrong, self-reliant, and very caring. After the love interests, she’s my favourite character. One of the background characters, Ben, is demisexual and even gives the proper definition of what demisexuality means, which I highly appreciated. MILD SPOILERS: Despite these great inclusions of diversity, I did have a little issue with the way Theo’s sexuality was explored … as in, it wasn’t really. At the beginning of the novel, Theo is a straight man who is still recovering from the shock of his breakup; slowly, as he and Jamie become closer, he enters into a friends-with-benefits situation with Jamie and, well, that’s it. He very quickly accepts the fact that he is sleeping with a man, and the entirety of the revelation that he is attracted to a man is distilled with a shrug and a “sex doesn’t define me attitude.” Now, while I think Theo’s positive attitude surrounding sex is fantastic, and one I wish society strives to have too, it was a little irking to read his “coming-out”, if you will, constrained into one page, and then just shrugged off. I had assumed Theo would eventually realise he is bi, but instead it is more of a “gay for you” vibe. I’m not saying there’s anything necessarily wrong with this as I think Sunday’s intent was to showcase how versatile sexuality is; I just would have liked more bi representation, I guess. As someone who is bi, refusing to acknowledge Theo’s dual attraction gave me the feeling that being bi is somehow wrong, especially when Theo continually made reference to the fact that he is definitely not attracted to men, just Jamie. I have since read two more of Sunday’s novels which feature bi characters, so I know she’s okay with this, but I don’t understand exactly what she is going for in Leo Loves Aries.

The slight erasure of bisexuality is my only complaint of the novel, and everything else is simply wonderful. The writing is phenomenal, particularly the ways in which Sunday wrote the dynamic between Jamie and Theo. It’s so hard not to root for these guys to be together, especially when Theo doesn’t see the double entendre in Jamie’s words, or his own for that matter. This book definitely had the potential to be riddled with cliches/tropes – I mean, horoscopes? Siblings finding dates for each other? Discovering you like the guy you chose for you sister? Roommate romance? – but it was pulled off with finesse, and that is certainly attributed to Sunday’s skill at writing. I finished this novel feeling really, really happy and wanting to read more sweet and fluffy books like Leo Loves Aries .

Leo Loves Aries is a touchingly beautiful novel that will leave the reader with a giant grin on their face the moment the book is over. Anyta Sunday is a fantastic author, and one I will be keeping an eye out for. In September this year, the second book in the Signs Of Love series Scorpio Hates Virgo, will be released. No word on the protagonists yet, but here’s hoping we see a little bit of Theo and Jamie!

Stars: 5

This is my second Anyta Sunday book (the first being True Colours – click the link to go to my review of that). And wow, she just gets better with every book (even though Leo Loves Aries was written before True Colours).

I just loved this book. I read it in one sitting – lying in my bed with my tablet slowly draining its battery. Everything was just fantastic and I just love everything in the book.

Now I’ve read other reviews and some people are unhappy about the fact that Theo’s sexuality was never mentioned. I for one didn’t have much of an issue with it, as fluidity of sexuality is a very real thing and Theo might not even know what he’s feeling – if he’s gay, bi, pan etc. and he might not want to know – which is fine, as you don’t have to label yourself with whichever sexuality – meaning you can be bicurious or questioning or even just not straight – and that’s okay.

So it’s an absolutely gorgeous fluffy m/m romance book that you have to read – and will probably be the book that I’ll go to after reading a bad one.

The characters are fantastic. They’re funny and real and lovable and I just want to eat them all up – in a loving way, okay? Well, all except the exes. They can go die in a hole. I loved that Leone was blind and that was represented well, not made fun and she was still treated like a person. I loved the minor characters – can we get a whoot-whoot for the demisexual minor character – whom I think is Ben - but don’t quote me on it or shoot me. Just tell me if I’m wrong and I’ll edit the review.

And yessss for the relationship. I shipped it all the way and was groaning at my tablet because slow burn is the best and worst of the bloody tropes.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It's a cute romance, with funny moments, making the book a quick and light read. I loved Jamie's characters, but I sometimes felt that Theo didn't deserved him? Althrough the book, he doesn't see how Jamie is into him, thinking this is what best friends do. It was funny at the beginning, even adorable, but sometimes it just wasn't credible enough for me. I had to roll my eyes at certain moments in the book.
Also, I didn't really like the part when Theo decides to have a relationship with Jamie. He describes himself as "not sexually repressed", and it's okay if people don't want to label themselves and everything, but in this situation, it really feels like Jamie is just an experiment for Theo, that he just does this out of curiosity, like when learn this about Theo out of nowhere. I would have appreciated some description about Theo's sexuality, how do he feels about all that, so the situation could be more understandable. So I was quite uneased at this moment, but overall I appreciated the book, as the romance was quite adorable.

I don't have much experience with Anyta Sunday, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading 'Leo Loves Aries.' Needless to say, I loved this book.

For a good chunk of the book, Theo's pretty clueless. He's completely unaware that he and Jamie have an intense flirtation going on, and that this feelings for Jamie are far beyond friendship. I thought Theo was hilarious and cute.

Jamie's perfection personified. Kind, patient, and sexy. I had no trouble understanding why Theo fell for him!

This a book where readers really see the relationship development. Jamie and Theo gradually go from strangers, to friends, to best friends, to lovers. I enjoyed every step of the journey.

The slow build-up was sweet and funny. Beyond simple attraction, both Theo and Jamie just clicked together, and the two were clearly much happier by being in each other's lives.

Both Jamie and Theo were burned before, so learning to trust is an uphill battle. But once the two got over their hang-ups, the outcome was so, so good.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I know I'm late to the party, but I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a sweet and funny MM read!

An adorable, sometimes angsty story about an oblivious student and his new roommate with a happy ending and some explicit themes. All in all, nice read to relax and enjoy.

Twins Theo and Leone have both lost their significant others to each other. Theo's girlfriend and Leone's boyfriend paired off and the twins decide to lick their wounds with school work and junk food; until their wedding invitation arrives in the mail. They both agree to show they've moved on by not only attending the wedding but choosing dates for each other. When Jamie Cooper applies to be their roommate, Theo thinks he's perfect for his sister but finds Jamie so infuriatingly amusing that their friendship deepens to something more.

As far as "gay for you" romances go, this one does it right. I've read too many of these where the straight guy has all these icky feelings about another man's naughty bits and has to get over that because he's attracted to a specific man. Here, Theo had dated only women in the past and considered himself hetero but Jamie as a person, sparks his interest. Theo doesn't stress about his orientation or how he can't understand being sexually attracted to another male; all he knows is he adores Jamie. This makes their pairing all the more genuine and it was easy to get invested in what's happening to them.

As for the rest of our cast of characters, they are all written very well so they feel real; flaws and all. The steamier scenes are placed perfectly within the narrative, despite the short courtship. You don't get the sense Theo and Jamie tumble around randomly just because there hasn't been a sex scene in a while. They make an adorable couple to follow on their journey and the ending is sweet and satisfying.

If I had a gripe, it would be some unexplored bits like Theo's fear of water and you don't get to know the ex's very well. I thought the water would come into play in the climax of the story and other than Theo's ex - Sam - being thoughtless, they don't get much back story. Those are VERY minor criticisms and didn't take away from my enjoyment of this book.

If "gay for you" is your thing and you want a fairly lighthearted M/M romance, I recommend this. Theo and Jamie are just all around fun to read. 4 out of 5.

Wow, this was funny and cute af. I literally just spent the last three hours sitting in front of my computer with a smile on my face. Literally the only possible explanation is that reading this book replaced my personality with someone else's because I, Emma Manos, NEVER read contemporary romance but I enjoyed this SO MUCH.

The plot is pretty much like any other fluffy romance but somehow the characters were all really cool and not overly cheesy ??? also, the main character is bisexual (although it was a bit frustrating that the story kind of avoided that word), his twin sister sister is blind (and funny and loves books so pretty much I love her), there are quite a few gay characters, and there's a demisexual minor character (which was super freaking awesome because it was the first time I'd read a book with a demisexual person, I feel like romance books are usually all about this sense of instant sexual attraction and it's like ummm that's not how it works for a lot of people and that's also okay!!). Basically, the story itself was cute af and then there was so much positive representation and it just made my heart so happy. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes snarky banter and slow-burn romance and feeling overly sappy about fictional characters.

I love the little quotes and pics throughout this book!!

I opened this expecting something amazing, and I wasn't disappointed. Theo and Leone are twins whose exes are getting married. Their mom is really into horoscopes, but they don't usually listen to them. Oh and they're looking for a roommate.

Jamie is looking for a room, what a coincidence, or fate! I loved everyone in this story, I loved how it flowed, the characters were real and flawed and likeable. It's a nice, slow burn. I'm a big fan of gfy and happy ever afters. Sometimes I think Theo must be the blind one because how could he not notice certain things? I was totally drawn into their story and couldn't put it down.

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Leo Loves Aries is a fun, fluffy m/m romance that really keeps your turning pages. The dynamic between the two main characters is really fun and carries this story, and I loved their banter.

The premise is basically a "will they get together, will they not get together" type plot and while that is kind of generic I didn't really find this book boring or tropey.

I think it has many positive aspects to take away, like positive/healthy sex scenes and a good relationship between the two characters. Both of them help and benefit eachother and challenge eachother to be better and I liked that.

The main characters sister is also blind and thats portrayed really well and I thought she was a great and unique character and I'd have loved to see more of her story.

I just wish that the lgbt+ representation regarding Theo had been done better because it's unfortunate the author didn't take an oppurtunity to write some really good bisexual/pansexual representation when she easily could of.

This is definitely a good one for a sick day or rainy day when you just wanna curl up with a quick, cute book that doesn't require too much thinking.