Carol [Goodreads Addict]'s Reviews > Deal Maker

Deal Maker is book two in the Mixed Messages series by Lily Morton. This is my very first book by Lily. It can easily be read as a stand alone. The characters from the first book are present but you don’t need to have read their story to enjoy this one. This is a M/M single father romance that is full of swoons, steam, smiles and so very much heart!

Sometimes we go into a book having no expectations. I was looking for a single father romance and this was recommended by a trusted friend. I was not prepared in any way for the depth of my love for these characters. This author has such a magical way of mixing sweetness, so much humor, and the little bit of needed dilemma. I admit it took me until about forty percent to really and truly fall in love. But fall I did.

Jude Bailey is a twenty eight year old, very successful model. Due to circumstances in his life, including a past betrayal from a former relationship, Jude does not do relationships. He’s a one and done guy. He lets his partners know up front but hook-ups are all he has to offer. But then disaster struck with his apartment and Jude finds himself needing a place to stay for the summer. Little did he know just how much his life would change that summer.



Asa Jacobs is a forty four year old successful actor. He also has the most adorable five year old son, Billy, that he is raising on his own. Asa has taken time off from the world of acting to raise his son. Although there are plans in the works for his return to the screen. Asa needs a new assistant and his step brother has sent a friend to him that needs a place to stay. Asa has also been hurt from which he has not recovered. All that is important to him is the happiness of his son. But we’ll just say that he was not at all prepared for Jude. In all honesty, could anyone be?



These two definitely start right out with that zing of attraction that they both fight. They also both have huge misconceptions regarding each other, and it’s hilarious. Eventually, though, they become friends. Jude and little Billy connect immediately. I loved how these two were together. Little by little, feelings grew, truths were shared, and what they felt became too much to deny.

“If you’re with me I have everything.”



This was such a beautiful, fun, sexy and sweet book. I spent almost all of the second half in full swoon mode. They were so much fun, their banter pretty much had a permanent smile on my face. These two were just so obviously made for each other.



I’m so glad I decided to jump in with this one. I will definitely be looking at more by this author. I’m not going to forget these two and little Billy for a very long time.

“I have everything I will ever need. I have my home.”
“Forever.”

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