Right from the first chapter this book immediately draws you in. The author did a great job drawing you into the scenes and into the book. I cannot wait to see what the rest of the book has in store!

This preview was fantastic and I can't wait to hold the real book in my hands!!! August cannot come soon enough

Thank you to NetGalley for this preview of Chapters 1-5!!

I mean, is there ever a bad time to come back to Luc and Oliver? Oh, how I've missed Luc's neurotic inner-monologue and Oliver's cool and composed support of Luc. In Husband Material, we see Luc and Oliver two years after the end of Boyfriend Material, living their happily ever after. But as much as these two characters grew from each other in their origin story, some of the same insecurities seem to threaten Luc and Oliver's happily-ever-after—including Luc's jerk of an ex-boyfriend, Miles.

To tell the truth, it has taken me reading many of Alexis Hall's books he wrote before Boyfriend Material and Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake to truly appreciate what a nimble and talented writer he is. (And wow, there are A LOT to choose from! "Prolific" barely covers it.) He somehow always manages strike the balance between lighthearted and hilarious (sometimes, even in BF and here again in HM, bordering on slapstick) and poignant, writing some truly beautiful gems that just strike right at your heart. It's what makes his characters so darn lovable and memorable. I cannot wait for the book to be released so I can find out Luc and Oliver's future.

I’m really excited to read the rest of Husband Material, the first 5 chapters was really addictive and I wish I a had the rest to read now!!

Right off the bat, I want to say that I'm not sure if sequels to romance novels that feature the original couple are my favorite genre. Not because they are inherently bad, but because we end the first book with the couple being incredibly happy, and then we spend most of the sequel watching them struggle. It just doesn't give me the same warm, mushy feelings as I get from standalone romance novels. This was my biggest concern with these first five chapters. I can already see that there is going to be quite a bit of conflict between Luc and Oliver regarding both time and Miles.

Additionally, Miles inviting Luc to his wedding feels unnatural and uncomfortable. Could it happen in real life? Sure. Would it? Unlikely. Personally, I cannot imagine a scenario where Jojo would 1. Learn about Miles actions and be okay with marrying him and 2. Ask him to invite the man he betrayed. As a result, I do think I might struggle to get through this novel. While it might be nice for Luc to get closure, I personally do not care about seeing him resolve things with Miles, and would prefer it if Miles stayed far, far away.

I will say, that I really loved the first book, and I am hooked from the first five chapters in that I do really want to know how everything is resolved and I want to see Oliver and Luc get their true happily ever after, so I do anticipate reading the full story when it is released.

I adored Boyfriend Material, reading it in less than 48 hours, which is no small feat when you're a Mum of two young kids and have a business to run! So I was beyond excited to be able to read the first 5 chapters of Husband Material.

I loved continuing on with Luc and Oliver's love story set 2 years after the ending of Boyfriend Material. It appears that their lives have continued to be drama-filled, thanks to Luc and his bestie, Bridge.

I can not wait to read the rest of the book. To see what happens with Tom and Bridge, whether Luc attends the wedding of Miles and Jojo and what else is in store for Luc and Oliver, who are in my opinion #endgame

Thank you Alexis Hall, Sourcebooks Casablanca and of course, NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review Husband Material

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This was a wonderful sneak preview of a book that I’ve been highly anticipating. I loved boyfriend material an absurd amount and was so happy to see that we wouldn’t have another book of Luc and Oliver. It was fun to see that Luc’s inner dialogue is still as chaotic and funny as before in the first book. Already I can see that there are going to be issues popping up in their relationship from outside sources as well as anything that goes on in Luc’s head. I’m also intrigued by what I’ve seen of their friends so far because I love them in the last book and I’m looking forward to seeing more of them in this book. I am now even more anxiously awaiting the release of husband material.

Love this couple! Looks like this sequel is going to be just as emotional as the first. Cannot wait until August to read the rest, I have already preordered!

I enjoyed getting to read this preview and jump back into these characters' stories. The plot has just started to unfold in these first five chapters but it gets me excited to read the full book.

This preview is just enough to make me want the full book now. Right now. Please. I absolutely adored Boyfriend Material, and am eagerly awaiting Husband Material. I'm not sure I can wait until August for more Oliver and Luc.

I was completely in love with Boyfriend Material from the moment I picked it up, and the sequel looks just as amazing. Alexis Hall's writing style is so quick and fun, and all of the characters are very relatable and human. These few chapters had me giggling like a fool, and I'm so excited to read the rest!

What a brilliant preview!
I absolutely adored Boyfriend Material and have been so excited for it's sequel! Hall's writing is so refreshing and the content and themes of Boyfriend Material are so wonderful and well written!
This preview has made me so eager to read husband material and I can't wait to get my hands on it and give it a full review!

The first few chapters have me hooked. It's just as good, if not better than the first book.
I can't wait to get my hands on a full copy!

A great preview of the follow-up to Boyfriend Material! Excited to see these characters again, and see their relationship develop further. The supporting characters have a great dynamic, and it was lovely to be back in this world. Looking forward to reading more once out.

The same witty internal monologue and swoony feeling as the first. The first five chapters set up some great internal struggle for Luc and some wonderful support (as always) from Oliver. I cannot wait to read the rest.

Great start to the next chapter in Luc and Oliver's story. I love Alexis Hall's style of writing. Quick-paced, funny, and intelligent. I can't wait to read the rest in August!

I loved getting a glimpse of these two adorable, quirky, perfectly suited babies. I'd forgotten how much I was missing Luc and Oliver till I started this preview.
The best part of this is that Luc and Oliver aren't suddenly completely well adjusted humans after the last HEA. They have their own fledgling problems even though they love each other desperately. I'm very excited to see how their story unfolds in this book.
Husband Material cannot get here sooner!

I really enjoyed this preview. I loved the first book, Boyfriend Material, and I can’t wait to read more. The preview just wasn’t enough, but I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of Lucien and Oliver. They’ve become like my emotional support couple. Just reading them together has become my happy place.

After reading first 5 chapters of Husband Material, it only made me so much more excited for the full book!! The first chapters were perfectly setting up the rest of the book and I cant wait to fully dive back in to Luc and Oliver's world!!

I had the pleasure of reading the first five chapters and I cannot WAIT for the full book. All of the charm and wit from Boyfriend Material is still there plus the added bonus of already knowing and loving Oliver and Lucien. Can’t wait to see where this goes!