Release Review: Undone: Leslie McAdam
Undone
My new roommate has the worst taste in men.
I mean, Murph’s special. He’s funny and flamboyant and full of life.
I had to yell at one date, toss another one out the door, and throw a beer in another’s face.
Kind of embarrassing, really. I don’t know what’s gotten into me.
I ask my sister what’s wrong with me and she says I’m jealous.
Jealous? Please. Me?
Come on.
Only thing is, I hate the thought of Murph kissing any guy. Ever.
Except, maybe ... me?
Undone is a contemporary m/m romance about a dreamy insurance agent that might not be as straight as he thinks, an adorable bartender who adds sparkle wherever he goes, and maybe one or two jokes about swords.
I was excited to read Murph's story after reading Unforgettable since he was the hero's roommate in that story. But now he is moving in with a new roommate, Jason.
David Murphy is small, vibrant, fun, flashy, and a breath of fresh air. He lives life on his own terms. He works at V&V and has a good group of friends but longs for a real relationship. But he also has some deep-seated fears about being hurt or not being truly accepted.
Jason Falkner is kind of going through the motions of life. He works at the family business but feels stifled and his sister helps make decisions for him. He has a long-term hook-up but is not interested in her. He is big, identifies as straight, and is kind of a loner. The things he enjoys like cooking and art are more solitary pursuits.
From the minute Murph moves in these guys gravitate towards each other. Murph is immediately smitten though he knows falling for his straight roommate is a bad idea but sometimes cannot stop the flirting. Jason enjoys having a new friend, and cooking and taking care of Murph. He becomes protective and nurturing. And he just cannot figure out why the thought of Murph dating or bringing men home bothers him.
Jason grounds Murph, appreciates all he is, and makes him feel safe. Murph inspires Jason and brings color to his dull life.
This is a slow burn, sweet, sexy, roommates/friends-to-lovers story with one definitely gay and one that might not be as straight as he always believed. It's a mash-up of friendship, flirting, resistance, confusion, jealousy, and a connection they can't deny. This is also a lot about Jason figuring out who he is, who he wants to be, and taking back his life. And Murph has some healing to do as well. But there is some angst, self-sabotaging, and it got a bit repetitious at times. And the whole idea of Murph either trying to (by flirting) or then perceiving he could possibly be pushing Jason "to be gay" is kind of walking a thin line at times. But I still liked both of them individually and together. And I honestly believed in Jason's feelings, growth, and change in beliefs.
It also brings back some of the other characters from the Vino and Veritas universe. I have enjoyed all of the installments I have read so far.
It also brings back some of the other characters from the Vino and Veritas universe. I have enjoyed all of the installments I have read so far.
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USA Today bestselling author Leslie McAdam is a California girl who loves romance and well-defined abs. She lives in a drafty old farmhouse on a small orange tree farm in Southern California with her husband and two small children. Leslie's first published book, The Sun and the Moon, won a 2015 Watty, which is the world's largest online writing competition. She's gone on to receive additional literary awards and has been featured in multiple publications, including Cosmopolitan.com. Her books have been Top 100 Bestsellers on both Amazon and Apple Books. Leslie is employed by day but spends her nights writing about the men of your fantasies.
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