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Risk Taker

Mixed Messages, Book 3

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Risk Taker

By: Lily Morton
Narrated by: Joel Leslie
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Being in love with your best friend is hard.

Henry’s the odd man out. All his friends are settling down, and his reputation as the hook-up king of London seems more like a curse than a blessing, these days. Especially when it keeps photojournalist Ivo, his best friend and the brilliant man he’s loved since they were 15, at arm’s length. But that’s where Ivo wants him, right? Putting aside his feelings, Henry decides to give up casual sex and look for the real deal.

After all, he has no chance with Ivo. Or, does he?

Henry is everything to Ivo. Best friend, soul mate, the one person who has never let him down. The one person he is loyal to above everything and everyone. But Henry’s in a box marked best friend, and that’s where Ivo’s kept him for nearly 20 years, despite steadily falling in love with the gentle man. And besides, why would Henry want to date Ivo? Burned out and injured, he’s the walking embodiment of damaged.

Distance has helped Henry and Ivo keep a lid on their attraction, but when they find themselves in the same city for a change -Ivo hurt and needing assistance and Henry more than willing to provide it - the two best friends grow closer than ever, forcing a realization and a decision.

Risk their friendship for their hearts? Or can they have both?

From the best-selling author of Rule Breaker and Deal Maker comes a tender love story about two best friends who are perfect for each other, and always have been...if only they knew it. This is the third book in the Mixed Messages series, but it can be listened to as a stand-alone.

©2018 Lily Morton (P)2020 Lily Morton
Romance Heartfelt Funny Feel-Good Witty
Witty Banter • Emotional Depth • Exceptional Character Voices • Slow Burn Romance • Humorous Dialogue
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I love the characters in this series and this universe! I highly recommend this book!
With Joel Leslie's perfect narration it's perfection!

Sweet, steamy and funny

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I love a good slow burn and Great snark will always be my biggest weakness. Lily has snark down to an art form. This book is a little different than the others, but I still really enjoyed it. My other weakness is friends to lovers. There were parts that were frustrating when they wouldn't just talk to each other but the journey to their HEA was worth it. This series has a way of making you laugh and hurt at the same time. Joel has nailed the perfect delivery of snark and was the right man for this series. GREAT COMBO

slow burn and snark for the win

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I love this series so much. Lily has a knack for blending the perfect mixture of humor and romance. Joel Leslie, of course did a fantastic job preforming this audio. And I do say preforming because he always brings the books he narrates to life. Strongly recommended this one!!!

Funny and sweet

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I read this book in one sitting, staying up until 3am to do so. Like Morton's previous books in this series, it was AWESOME! Unlike her other books, it was a bit angstier.

Joel Leslie was phenomenal in his performance of Ivo and Henry. He is my fave when doing British (or French) accents!!

There was great balance between the feels and the funny. These two MCs are ex stepbrothers and best friends. They love each other. Both are in love with the other, but will not put their friendship at risk by trying for more. Angst, angst, angst...they go for more. HEA.

Characters from the previous two books in the series make appearances and we meet Silas, brother of MC Henry, who stars in the next book , Oz (HILARIOUS!!!).

This one is a must for Lily Morton fans...and who wouldn't be? She's writing some of the BEST and FUNNIEST romance out there!

The Queen of Snark Reigns Supreme!!

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I can't begin to explain how wonderful this story was! There were highs, there were lows and it was so HOT! Joel Leslie Froomkin can't top this work. (or can he?) But first and foremost, it takes excellent content to make it happen. great job. I wish I could start it again for the first time.

Fantastic!!

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Henry is my favorite character of all three books! He's the ultimate giver, and I really connected with him. Conversely, Ivo is my least favorite of all the books. I wish we had gotten more of his perspective than the very minuscule amount that we did, because even with the happy ending, I still haven't really let go of the frustration.

So conflicted...

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this is my favorite of the series, especially the narration. bravo for Ivo and Henry

best of the series

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I listed to this one on Audible and just loved it. The voice Joel Leslie used for Ivo was perfect and sexy as hell!! Henry and Ivo's letter exchange cracked me up and I just loved them. I could picture the two of them surviving their parents lack of anything maternal through humor. I could quote some but there are too many good ones to pic from. Henry's father getting chased across the field by a cow does rank pretty high on the list. I really enjoyed the disastrous dates Henry when on and how they drove Ivo to get his act together and go for what he wanted even if he didn't think he deserved it at first.

Great Friends to Lovers Story

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I love this so much! This book is adorable! Henry and Ivo are so sweet. I love the whole Mixed Messages series!

Fab book!

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I love Henry and Ivo's story!  It has all the feels for me!   This book came to life with this amazing narrator, he created depth of feeling that made me fall in love all over again.  I love the voice he gave these characters.. it really fit them in my heart and head. 

I laughed, cried, and fell in love with both of these men.  I sat and read this story from cover to cover in one happy sitting.  The writing is beautiful and the characters are so well drawn that you will fell them as you read this story.

Henry and Ivo are really special together and their bond as friends is so deep and special.  I loved the care that they gave each other and how important their relationship was to each of them.  I so enjoyed getting to see their lives and how they took care of each other.

I really enjoyed the dates that Henry went on and how those dates got chosen. I loved that we got to see other supporting characters from the previous books and it was nice to visit and see them interact with these guys.

This story touched my heart in so many ways and i highly recommend it!  This is the third book in this wonderful series and you will want to treat yourself to all three, however this is my favorite!  

I love Henry and Ivo's story! It has all the feels

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