Disclaimer: this is not a contained story and does end on a cliffhanger. Part of a trilogy according to the blurb at the end of the book. That being said I really did enjoy this story, I just wish that was a little more evident from the cover and description. I can see a lot of people being blindsided by that (me included)

This was actually a really cute romance story. Very easy to read and the romance was really sweet. Pop star Alex meets visiting Christopher who is staying at the same hotel for his sisters wedding, but Alex must maintain that he is available, and consequently straight, for his largely young female fan base.

I think character depictions are really well done. Both characters seem really mature about the limitations they face when dating someone famous. The struggles Alex faces being famous are not sugar coated, alcohol and alcoholism are featured heavily in this story.

There is instalust in this if that isn’t for you, just a heads up. Being a strangers to lovers type story I guess that is inevitable though. The banter between the characters is great I just wish there was more of it. There is actually a lot of side characters and side plots but some are more pronounced and fleshed out than others.

I’m invested enough in their story and will be checking out the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

"By all means, take as long as you need. I just love watching things age in real time." 💚

I received an ARC copy of Stolen Moments from NetGalley and I am so glad I picked it up. Let me start by saying that I am not a big fan of cliffhangers, so I was a little bit mad that I didn’t know it would end like that. Add in the fact that the website link for part of the cliffhanger didn’t work for me and yes, I was even more frustrated 🤦🏼‍♀️. But honestly, setting that aside, this was such an enjoyable and emotional read.

This book has the added intrigue of being based on a true story, and I found myself reading between the lines trying to figure out who might be who. That layer made the whole experience feel even more real and raw. You know I love an MM romance, and this one absolutely delivered. Alexander and Christopher pulled me straight into their world, and by the end they had claimed a little piece of my heart. The tenderness of their connection, the stolen moments between them, and the constant push and pull of their circumstances gave the story so much emotional weight.

I really appreciated how the book explored not just their romance but also the complexity of secrecy, longing and societal expectations. It’s not just a love story, it’s about the risks we take for love and the heartbreak that sometimes comes with it. The pacing was well done, the chemistry between the leads was undeniable, and the writing had a quiet intensity that kept me engaged throughout.

Yes, I’m impatient now and desperate for book two because I need to know what happens next. My heart is still breaking for both Alexander and Christopher and I hope their story gets the resolution they deserve. This is one of those romances that lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve finished, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys heartfelt MM stories.

✨ Tropes & Themes ✨
❤️ MM Romance
⏳ Forbidden Love
🌙 Stolen Moments
💔 Star Crossed Lovers
🤐 Secrets And Lies
😭 Heartache And Longing
💞 Intense Chemistry
✍️ Based On A True Story