Two Truths and a Lyle by D J Jamison ~ Review
TWO TRUTHS AND A LYLE
A GAMES WE PLAY IN GRANVILLE PREQUEL NOVELLA
Happy Sunday, my fellow readers! I am back with a review for a short, low-angst, mm romance that came out early last year, Two Truths and a Lyle by D J Jamison. I saw someone recommend this one earlier this morning and after reading the blurb, I decided to check it out. The author is not one I was familiar with, which is always a scary prospect when searching for a new book to read, but lucky for me—and you, the story ends happily, as I loved the author’s work in this short prequel novella.
BOOK REVIEW
I found this book by accident when scrolling through a Facebook group’s new posts this morning. Someone had recommended it, and though I’d never read the author, I decided to check the book out.
I AM SO GLAD I DID!
Not only is the book well-written and fast-paced, but the characterization is fun, light-hearted, and the story has minimal angst. Normally, I’m all about the angst in the books I read, but having less angst in this one worked so well for me today. I needed a story to just get lost inside and take myself out of my head for a bit, and Jamison provided that with Truman and Lyle, two best friends who suddenly—and not so suddenly—become something more.
I absolutely loved Tru and Lyle’s journey to happy ever after. I thought the author did a great job of showcasing their closeness while also communicating Lyle’s total obliviousness to just how close they truly are—and how much closer they could become if he allowed himself to go there with his friend.
If you’re looking for a short, well-written, low-angst, mm romance read, Two Truths and a Lyle by D J Jamison just might be the book for you. I know I enjoyed it, and am already working my way through the author’s backlist for more.
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BOOK INFORMATION
Two Truths and a Lyle Series: The Games We Play in Granville #0.5 Published by Indie on January 26, 2023
Genres: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ+ Romance, MM Romance
Pages: 134
Format: eBook
Source: Amazon Purchase
Buy: Amazon | Goodreads
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Also in this series: Never Have I Evan, Truth or Darren
Two Truths and a...wait, what?!
What happens when drunken idiots, aka your friends, use a silly drinking game to sideswipe you and your BFF with the truth bomb that you’re actually in love with each other?
Truman: You impulsively kiss the best friend you’ve been in love with for ages…then wake up with a hangover—and regrets.
Lyle: You freak out because you’re not gay or bi, before realizing the kiss wasn’t *actually* bad. Then you begin to wonder…should we do it again?
Two Truths and a Lyle is a cute, low-angst M/M romance with two oblivious best friends who are perfect for one another, a town full of quirky residents who get in everyone’s business, and a sweet demisexual awakening.
Read this book if you like:
- friends to lovers
- matchmaking friends
- impromptu kisses
- finding one’s self
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About DJ Jamison
DJ Jamison writes romances about everyday life and extraordinary love featuring a variety of queer characters, from gay to bisexual/pansexual to asexual. DJ worked for more than a decade in the newspaper industry before chasing her first dream to write fiction. She’s spent a lifetime reading and continues to devour her fellow authors’ books each night. She lives in Kansas with her husband, two sons, one snake, and a sadistic cat named Birdie.
