Fairytales aren’t just for princesses anymore.Henry Lord is about to be named the Mayor of Knights Port.The Lord family are born politicians and as the sole heir to the throne, Henry has spent his entire life preparing for this, and more. If he plays his cards right, his assent to the White House will break barriers. But changing the old guard isn’t easy and he has to watch his every action, his … watch his every action, his every word and his back at all times.
One misstep and his entire plan crumbles.
Enter Elliot Cole.
He’s young and so rough around the edges he cuts. He’s from the wrong side of the tracks and he doesn’t abide by rules. He’s absolutely the worst person Henry could choose to get involved with and yet… from the moment they meet he can’t imagine his picture perfect life without the foul-mouthed brat.
Henry is accustomed to getting what he wants and what he wants is Elliot. No matter what it costs him. No matter what the political elite might think. Elliot is his. Now he just has to convince the other man that what they can have is a happily ever after.
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Henry has everything but love. He decided to wait for love until he gets what he wants politically. He’s at a fundraiser when he sees a young man and knows he wants him. Elliot’s a chef but he’s serving at the fun raiser because someone called in sick from the restaurant. Henry and Elliot have a wonderful night but Elliot thinks it just a one night stand and leaves before Henry wakes up. When Henry wakes up he knows he wants more, he want a relationship with Elliot. I really enjoyed this short.
I was gifted this book, and I learned two things! One, why have I never read Jess Bryant before???? And two I’ve usually shied away from M/M, but have slowly been coming around to it with some authors. Well this book is added to that list! Yes it’s short, but it doesn’t lack for anything. It’s a new take on the Cinderella story, and I loved every single word of it! I can’t wait to dive in to more of Jess’s books, the writing just blew me away, I’m not normally a novella kind of reader, but I was impressed with the story between Henry and Elliot, this was a fairy-tale for the ages!
What a truly delightful story about two people who aren’t looking for love, but come across each other at a time when they need it. Henry is a man who aspires to become Mayor but feels something is missing in his life. Enters Elliott and all bets are off! He is instantly enamored with him. After a night of passion, Elliott disappears. Can Henry find this young man who he feels is the one? If you want to find out, then please read this story. I loved every word and so will you!
A beautiful Cinderella tale for the times we live in.
Henry and Elliot together are sweet, hot and perfect.
Fairytales may come true it could happen to you. Well maybe not you but it did for Elliott and Henry in this modern day MM version of Cinderella. I have to tell you I enjoyed every delectable, heartwarming (yes, I said heartwarming) moment. In this day and age you must realize that alternate lifestyle stories are not all salacious. This was one of the most touching, melt your butter stories I have ever read. It brought all the feels. That includes; smiles, heat, romance, tenderness, sexiness, and a few teary eyed moments.
I don’t do spoilers I feel it’s not fair to the author and you should read the book. What I will say is that Henry is running for mayor and Elliott is one of the servers at the party Henry is attending. Ok that’s all you’re getting from me. You need to enjoy all the details for yourself.
I will say it’s a fast read and you won’t want to put it down. So if you want to see if they live happily ever after and go back to feeling young at heart and believing that dreams can come true pick up Charmed by You and be and be treated to a magical experience.
I enjoyed this quick read and if I had to come up with a negative comment about it I would complain about the short length simply because I loved these character and their story so much. Henry and Elliot’s story is a M/M fairytale reimaging of Cinderella and I thought it was cleverly done, had a couple it was easy to root for and was just quite swoon worthy. I liked the fresh feeling I got from this book because I personally have not come across any other M/M fairytale themed romances at all. This is a sweet, steamy, cute, emotional and romantic book that is well worth checking out.
Henry and Elliott will bring you to your knees with all the emotions, heartbreaking moments with have tears in your eyes and make you laugh and smile with the M/M retelling of Cinderella. Amazing read that will leave you wanting more and more. Jess Bryant knows how to tell a romantic story full of everything you want. Can’t wait to see what she has next
Jess Bryant has knocked it out of the park with her own version of a Cinderella story.
Elliot has been cooking in his dad’s restaurant since his step-mother kept his inheritance from him. He’s skimping, one day at a time, so one day he can buy it back from his stepmother.
Henry is running for mayor, and following the rules, he’s not had a relationship or even a one night stand in a long time. When he sees Elliot, Henry knows he’s going down. He didn’t really believe in love at first sight, but when Henry saw Elliot he knew he’d been wrong all along.
When Henry wakes up the next morning, Elliot is gone, and now Henry doesn’t know if it was actually lust instead of love. Will Henry and Elliot find their way back to each other? Does Elliot even want to be found? 5s for this super sexy, sweet M/M novella, Jess Bryant knows exactly how to write to carry my heart away with her.
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Magical. Henry Lord walks the straight and narrow so tightly, he could probably cut glass. He comitted to do what he needed so he could become the next Mayor of Knights Port. He had ambitions to eventually make it to the White House. He led a solitary vanilla life. His one perceived flaw was that he was openly gay. Elliot Cole, was the complete opposite of Henry. He had tatoos and long hair! Henry, was immediately attracted. His step mom, Lorna stole the business Cinders & Cole and kept Elliot in the kitchen working like an unpaid slave. Since most of the staff got sick, Elliott was sent to work the event. Henry and Elliot had an immediate connection. Then Ell, left! Will Henry find Elliot? Will Elliot set down his baggage and open to Henry? Nice quick story. Elliot was not treated well by his step mom or his twin step brothers. Can he navigate upill? Good story. I wish it was longer. Henry and Elliot sound fun. Nice job! I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
“Fairytales aren’t just for princesses anymore.” Really enjoyed this story. Well written, and flows well. Enjoyed the characters, and their personalities. When it’s fate, it’s meant to be.
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Totally loved this short. It left me wanting more of Elliot and Henry. This was a short book but filled with so much. I really loved their story and the chemistry was off the chart. Totally left me wanting more.
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Henry Lord is attending a boring campaign funding event since he is running for mayor in Knights Port. He would do whatever he had to in order to win and be the youngest mayor they have ever had. Then on to the Senate and maybe even the White House! He just had to get through this boring party. As he rose in politics, he would have to watch every move he made to avoid getting figuratively thrown out of the good ol’ boys club. So he didn’t even date. If he wanted change for the future, he had to carefully tread right now. It was lonely, but no one had made him want anything more . . . until tonight.
Elliot Cole is one of the servers at the party, long blond hair and tattoos, and when Henry spots him in the room, he knows that despite all he had believed before, this is actually love at first sight. He tried to get to him all evening, but well-wishers kept pulling him away to chat. Finally Henry sees him head for the rooftop patio and he has a chance of cornering him there. His friend Bran tells him to hurry up since it’s midnight and the young guy just might turn into a pumpkin or something, and they both laugh. It was time to find out if this guy was the man of his dreams!
Elliot needed to get away from the perfume, loud volume, and dismissive attitude of the rich snobs. He wasn’t even supposed to be here, but several of the staff who did the catering were sick and his step-mother dragged him out of the kitchen, where he was a master at preparing food, to be a server. His entire goal now was to make a name for himself and buy back his dad’s restaurant from the witch.
Elliot heard the roof patio door open. He recognized Henry Lord immediately – he also had noticed the man’s eyes on him all evening. He was absolutely gorgeous, far better than his campaign pictures revealed. Henry walked up and kissed him! And told him he wanted him. Despite Elliot knowing the guy would use him and toss him out like garbage, he was willing to give him one night. Henry had a room just for tonight in case the party went on late and he needed to leave and get some sleep. So he led Elliot down the security stairs he had a code for and to his room. He loved the guy’s sassy mouth which continued to make snarky comments.
But when Henry wakes up the next day, Elliot is gone. Can he really let him walk away? Is he in love with Elliot as he thinks he is? Where does he go from here, especially as his decision may seriously affect his career goals? He didn’t have Elliot’s last name! All he found was a cufflink with the initials “CC”. Was that enough to begin searching?
This was a really good story, very loosely reflecting Cinderella. The author did a wonderful job developing the characters who will absolutely melt your heart. Grab your copy and find out what the future holds for these two worthy guys who need to find their HEA — if they are willing to take the risks.
Loved reading this modern day m/m Cinderella story! It’s short and sweet and a bit naughty! Loved it from beginning to end. So if you are looking for a low angst love story this book is for you!
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I couldn’t put this down! Henry and Elliot are smoking together. I love that even though Henry is a politician and has a public image to uphold, he doesn’t shy away from his wants and needs when he meets Elliot. It’s an instant connection and love. It’s a modern Cinderella story and I loved seeing how the author spun this. It’s short, sweet, and sexy!
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This book is amazing and I love it! A twist on the Cinderalla story, Henry Lord is running for Mayor of Knights Port. He has never hidden the fact that he is gay but has put any chance of a love life aside in order to achieve his political dreams. That all changes one night when he meets Elliot. Elliot never knew his mother and when he lost his father, he lost everything. His stepmother and two stepbrothers have always been cruel to him and taken everything that was supposed to be his. Henry is intrigued by Elliot the minute he sees him and has to seek him out. It leads to a hot night of passion and in the morning Elliot is gone. Henry isn’t about to let it go, though, and he finds a way to make everything right for Elliot by admitting that Elliot has stolen his heart.
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Jess Bryant doesn’t disappoint with this tale about love at first site with fairytale twist. I absolutely love Elliot with his sassy behavior and how he didn’t let his troubles defeat him. Henry was so alpha but still caring, giving and loving to Elliot…it was so sweet. They did make an odd couple but that’s what made this book so entertaining. Despite their differences they had that instant connection and that forever love that will not be denied. I really enjoy reading Jess’s books and can’t wait for her next tale.
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Charmed by You, by Jess Bryant, is a stand alone, M/M, Cinderella retelling, age gap novella that is sweet, steamy, and the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Henry Lord was lucky to be born into a well respected family. He grew up with the world at his feet. Henry has plans. He is running for mayor of Knights Port, but this is only the first stop. He plans to go on from there, maybe Governor, maybe all the way to the White House. He just has to watch his step. Because Henry’s choices don’t quite fit the usual mold of the upper crust of Knights Port. But on the night of the fund raiser, he saw him. He saw his blonde head bobbing amongst the party goers. He couldn’t take his eyes off of him. He knew he had to find him. He knew he had to have him.
“He had a feeling after this night nothing was ever going to be the same.”
Elliot Cole is twenty two years old, twelve years younger than Henry. He felt Henry’s eyes on him all through the event. He can’t deny that he is attracted to him. But he knows his kind. Use him for one night, then toss him out, never to give him a second thought. Even knowing this, though, can Elliot pass up the chance to share one night with him?
Henry realizes that this night is never going to be enough. That in one night, he went from lust to more. But when morning comes, Elliot is gone, only leaving one clue as to his identity.
This was so much fun to read. It’s really short so I went through it pretty quickly. These two definitely didn’t waste any of their time together. But as I learned more about Elliot’s life and what he’s been through, my heart broke for him. Will Henry be able to save him and give him everything he’s ever dreamed of? You’ll have to read it to find out!
Jess blew me away with this book. I totally fell in love with Henry and Elliot. Their overwhelming connection with instant and irresistible. Elliot has been abused by is step-family and he just wants to be loved and have his father’s restaurant. Due to Henry chosen profession, his personal life be nonexistent to appease others; that is until he sees Elliot and all bets are off! I highly recommend this short great insta-love MM book.
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I absolutely love fairy tales, especially when it’s an mm version – I love it and enjoy it even more. And this one certainly did not disappoint. I’m not too big on sassy and fouled-mouth characters but with Elliot it worked because of his background. And Henry – oh, his character is so romantic, the perfect prince, the perfect knight -in-shining-armour. And the plot was perfect for a contemporary version of Cinderella. The only complaint I have is that I wish it was longer so I can have more time with Ell and Henry.
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This was a Make Me Swoon Modern Fairytale read.
InstaLust turns to InstaLove
Sexy M/M couple
Older, established, extremely determined, sexy man
Younger, tatted, pierced, sensitive, in need of love younger man
Off the charts chemistry
Prince Charming saves the day moment
And a Fairytale Happily Ever After ending
A deliciously sweet and sexy read TBR and enjoy.
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