I'm very happy to have found this five-chapter sampler for this book that's not coming out for the l0ngest time. Alexis Hall is a brilliant writer, the wit and personality just shines through the writing and I'm looking forward to this sequel for the delightfully British opposites-attract couple Luc and Oliver. The snippet shows that this little world remains very delightfully British and M/M modern Bridget Jones-sy kooky rom-com in vibe. I love that popular contemporary romances are getting these sequel follow-ups after the romantic happily ever after, to further develop the established romance and depict the ongoing life issues within the relationship and their surrounding environment. Hoping I see more of this trend, since I'd gladly read more of well-done romantic pairings from talented authors, in any amount that they'd give.

I cannot wait to read more. I really want the complete ARC but am so grateful for these breadcrumbs. I absolutely love the author’s writing style and the chemistry these two have.

This preview is a pure delight. Luc is still a hilarious narrator and a bit of a disaster, His friends are all still very much themselves (with some new developments in their lives because that's how life goes). Rhys and Alex are still their ridiculous selves. Etc.

I was already eager to read the full book and now I am even more eager.

I should say, the place where the preview leaves off is not super angsty but it is not zero angst, and now I'll be sitting with that angst a tiny bit until the full book is available (even though I absolutely expect it to be funny and fun and have a happy ending), so factor that in to whether you want to read the preview or wait for the book.

I enjoyed the preview, and am looking forward to seeing how this one will end. After reading Boyfriend Material, I'm glad that Luc is getting an opportunity for further character development.

I absolutely adored Boyfriend Material and this preview made me super excited for this next book!

Husband Material takes place 2 years after the end of Boyfriend Material and things are going well, until their not. The first few chapters of this preview really sucked me in and I cannot wait for the book release in August to see where the story is headed.

LOVE LOVE LOVE, I absolutely cannot wait for the full book! What an exciting first preview! Alexis Hall appears to have done it again.

I absolutely loved Boyfriend Material with its perfect mix of humor and misery, quirky friends, heartbreak and snarky remarks! Husband Material is therefore one of my most anticipated new releases this year and I’m so grateful for this preview and the opportunity to read the first five chapters of it. And it sure did not disappoint! On the contrary, if anything this preview got me even more eager for this book to come out, I’m now absolutely desperate to know what happens next!

It was so wonderful to be back in Luc’s and Oliver’s world, and meet all their hilarious friends again. I love Alexis Hall’s writing style and the snarky, British humor and all the emotions. Behind the humor there’s always so many feels!

All I can say after reading the preview is that Husband Material will be just as cute, witty and entertaining as Boyfriend Material was, but that there sure will be some hiccups, angst and heartbreak along the way…

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my preview of this book. Can’t wait to read the rest of the story!

Last year I read Boyfriend material and I fell in love with Lucien and Oliver, so saying that I am waiting anxiously for this second book is an understatement.
Reading only the first five chapters I can already tell that there's going to be a lot of drama, but I hope that all will end well.

If you want to read a cute lgbt romance that deals with deeper issues without becoming too heavy, than you should definitely read the first book and then wait patiently for the release of the second!
I personally can't wait.

I lived the humour and touching romance in the first book, and I really, reallyyy can't wait to read this one.

I absolutely LOVED Boyfriend Material and I screamed at everyone who wanted to hear about it and also everyone who did not. They were all forced to read it, no exceptions.
I really hate samplers, because they always just make me want more. This one was no exception.
I need this book NOW!

I loved Boyfriend Material and I feel so happy to have had a chance to preview Husband Material. I'm legitimately desperate for the rest of it. Please put the full egalley up to request. Please?

This was an amazing start to Husband Material! It had some great fluff, yet was full of emotion and left me wanting more. There was some angst between Luc and Oliver that left me wondering what would happen and if they would be okay. The fact that Hall shoved this much emotion into this small preview was amazing and I need to read more!

It's hard not to enjoy this preview because I really like Luc and Oliver, and it's fun seeing where they're at two years later. But I can't say I'm thrilled with the setup of Miles serving as a similar story arc as Luc's father in the first book, and the preview ends on a not-great moment between Luc and Oliver that has me worried about what kind of second book this is going to be. I prefer ones where the characters work and grow together over ones where they break up before getting back together, and I'm afraid this is headed towards the latter. But I'm still excited to see where things go!

I missed this characters so much! This was a really good preview and I can't wait to read the whole book!

The chokehold this book has on my heart is unbelievable. Even in just these first five chapters, I was laughing out loud at almost every line! The hilariously witty wordplay, the incredible accurate inner monologue, and the adorable yet realistic relationship dynamic that exists between Oliver and Luc are all ingredients in a recipe for perfection.

I'm very excited to read all of Husband Material. From the looks of things from this preview, Luc is going to continue to struggle with his trust issues and his struggles with self-worth. Ideally, I would have loved to have gotten more of Oliver's viewpoint in this, but the story is told through Luc's point of view, so obviously we get more of him. My main critique of the first book though was that Oliver didn't get enough room to shine and I hope that isn't the case in the full novel. Still, I'm excited to read on and find out what happens next!

I’ve already preordered this book. I loved Boyfriend Material so much and I can’t wait to get further into Luc and Oliver’s lives. What I love about Alexis Hall is that he can make me laugh out loud multiple times in the short five chapter preview. The humor is excellent and I truly love the progress Luc has made as a friend and boyfriend. I think the way Hall writes banter is unmatched. It’s fast paced and witty. I can’t recommend reading books by Hall and I hope people are just as excited as I am for Husband Material.

Thank you to NetGalley, Alexis Hall and Sourcebook Casablanca for a preview of "Husband Material."

I just recently listened to the audio of "Boyfriend Material" which I loved and I can tell from the preview that this one will just be as charming.

We flash forward 2 years from where "Boyfriend Material" leaves off and the cast of characters are all back!

I am really looking forward to see what happens with Bridge, Miles' wedding and of course how Oliver and Luc fare. They both still seem to fall in old habits but you can tell that they are still mad about each other.

There are times when I am on Oliver's side of rationale and then there are times when I am proud of Luc sticking up for himself and saying his thoughts. They will constantly be tugging my heart back and forth and I just want both to be happy.

Looking forward to the release of this one in August!

Luc is at it again. Being his self doubting nervous self and as usual Oliver and him are a treat. I only read the first 5 chapters from the book as a preview and can’t wait to be back with the crew ! It’s a wonderful promising start and hilarious too!

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~English~

Oh God, I swear that if time doesn't pass faster for this book to be published, I'M GOING TO EXPLODE! I NEED IT IN MY LIFE!
5 chapters and I already know that as soon as I get my hands on it I'm going to devour it completely because AAAAAAAA Luc and Oliver are beautiful and I love them so much!

I missed them too much and seeing them now so mature, at this stage of their relationship where despite having difficulties they trust and talk to each other and solve their problems as a team is... Wonderful 💗 My heart can't take so much, they are incredible and a beautiful couple!

Even so, with these first chapters I already have many theories about what is going to happen and now I'm worried because Lucien is going to have to face the person who hurt him so much in the past and the trauma that boy caused him. I honestly don't know what's going to happen but I really hope that our precious Luc can deal with this and come out free, happy and calm.

Also, OLIVER IS AN AMAZING BOYFRIEND! Not only an amazing boyfriend, he is AN AMAZING PERSON AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH! The way he appeases Lucien, listens to him and says just the right thing to cheer him up and let him know that everything will be okay is beautiful. Precious baby Oliver is all we need in life.

With your permission I'm going to wait patiently for Husband Material to come out because I'm sure that as soon as I get my hands on it I'm going to devour it completely 💗.

~Español~

Oh God, les juro que si el tiempo no pasa más rápido para que ya publiquen este libro me va a dar algo! LO NECESITO EN MI VIDA!
5 capítulos y ya sé que apenas lo tenga en mis manos voy a devorarlo completamente porque AAAAAAAA Luc y Oliver son hermosos y los quiero mucho!

Los extrañaba demasiado y verlos ahora tan maduros, en esta etapa de su relación donde pese a tener dificultades confían y hablan con el otro y resuelven sus problemas como equipo es... Maravilloso 💗 Mi corazón no puede con tanto, son increíbles y una hermosa pareja!

Aún así con estos primeros capítulos ya tengo muchas teorías sobre lo que va a pasar y ahora estoy preocupada porque Lucien va a tener que enfrentar a la persona que lo lastimó tanto en el pasado y el trauma que le hizo sufrir. Honestamente no sé qué va a suceder pero realmente espero que nuestro precioso Luc pueda enfrentarse a esto y salir liberado, feliz y tranquilo.

Además, OLIVER ES UN NOVIO INCREÍBLE! No sólo un novio increíble, es UNA PERSONA INCREÍBLE Y LO QUIERO MUCHO! La forma en que appya a Lucien, lo escucha y dice justo lo correcto para animarlo y hacerle saber que todo estará bien es preciosa. Oliver precioso bebé es todo lo que necesitamos en la vida.

Con tu permiso me voy a ir a esperar pacientemente a que salga Husband Material porque estoy segura de que apenas lo tenga en mis manos voy a devorarlo por completo 💗.