Flirty Dancing is the gay contemporary romance twist on Dirty Dancing that you didn't know you needed. I personally wish there were many more Dirty Dancing retellings (or Dirty Dancing-inspired stories), so if you're the same, you're going to have to add this to your summer TBR.

I think this book struck a great balance in drawing its inspiration from Dirty Dancing, but then really making it into its own thing, with a contemporary setting. I had a lot of fun reading this, and thought the writing was really engaging, making me fly through it.

This is quite a messy story, though, so I know it won't be for everyone because of that. I have to admit I enjoyed the drama, but I did feel a little disappointed that we waste so much time in this book on the antagonist of the story, even seeing our main character date him for a good chunk of the book. I personally felt fed up with him very early on, so this did annoy me a little.

I received an eARC of this book by netgalley

This book was great, and had all the drama of good old high school(The description definitely was right)!

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this amazing book.

You know how sometimes you want to just curl up and watch one of those classic romance movies you grew up with even if you’ve seen it a dozen times? Make it Dirty Dancing, an inclusive summer camp and put it in book form and that is this novel.

I smiled often at the characters- they were dazzling and I hope very much that this could turn into a series because I would love nothing more than some extra time with them. They’re steamy, dramatic in the way that happens with love and lust, but the slow burn of Matteo and Asher is epic. I could feel the chemistry through the book and binged through this book because I had to know if they’d get together.

And the dancing! I so wanted to see the show but it was described wonderfully. The only flaw I could find in the book was the characters felt younger than they were. Did I mention that I loved this book?

With this one being open for a short time, I knew I needed to read it. Glad that I did. Thank you for the opportunity to do so.

This book had me by the throat with that cover. Then I actually read and I was done for. The variety of different LGBTQIAP+ characters enhanced the overall comedic and romantic possibilities of the story. Greatly enjoyed!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

I'm rounding up to four stars on this one. I really liked the banter, the supporting cast, and the tension between Archer and Mateo. However, the amount of time spent on what was very obviously a misguided fling with Caleb (who seemed like a total jerk from the outset and only became at all likable after he and Archer "broke up") made a big chunk of the book frustrating and less enjoyable. For that plot arc to have worked, Caleb would have needed to be much more endearing; as it was, it made me think poorly of Archer that he was interested in Caleb at all. I also wanted more insight into who Mateo really is. I recognize that that's a challenge in a single-POV book, but I'd like to have seen more of an attempt, at least.

All in all, I thought this book had a lot more potential than it lived up to. Nonetheless, there were some very delightful aspects to it, and I hope the author will keep writing and growing.

My thanks to the publisher/NetGalley for an advance copy of this book.

This one just didn’t hit for me. Started off great and I loved the initial dynamic between Matteo and Archer but this is a very very very slow warming. Like an old slow cooker slow. The main characters done even get together until about the 86% mark. I also was not a fan of watching archer get into a relationship with someone else other than Matteo, if the book had started with him in a relationship that’s different but knowing they weren’t end game felt like I was wasting my time reading it. Speaking of not being endgame, the Ben and Beau drama was exhausting. The ending also felt rushed and way too hallmarky

Cute sexy and full of summertime drama! This had me hooked from the start perfect book for any MM romance fans

I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! It has immaculate summer vibes, making it a treat to read in the summer OR a great escape book for the dreary winter months (like I enjoyed it). If you've ever watched Dirty Dancing and wanted a deeper look behind the scenes of the dancers' life, you'll love this book.
Archer is a dancer who wants to make it big on Broadway but just hasn't gotten his big break yet. He finally lands a gig dancing in the Catskills at a summer camp for adults and families.
There's a wide-range of LGBTQ+ characters that we meet, and I love how fleshed out Moffatt was able to make them even when not focusing on them.
I loved the scenes of them learning the dances and then dancing them on different nights. As someone without a background in dancing, it was still really fun to read. It wasn't overwhelming but did help build sexual tension between characters.
I like how positive and encouraging Archer was throughout the novel without it feeling cheesy or overdone.
I would absolutely read another book by Jennifer Moffatt!

If you’re looking for a book that is nonstop drama, this is for you. I enjoyed that in this book to an extent, but after a while I was feeling as drained from all the drama as Archer was.

The bright spot of this book for me was the connection between Archer and Mateo. The bits and pieces we got of it was so sweet. I really wish this book had more of that and less drama. There were big sections of the book that were lacking in Mateo as we focused on Caleb, who was just so obviously wrong from the beginning that it was hard to enjoy the parts with him and Archer.

adorable, sexy and oh so steamy ! a truly unique and fun twist on an already popular genre. This was so fun to dive into.

I love a flirty read! Sparks sure did fly in this fun romance! Get ready for some heat. Love love!

I love how the characters built and the story was just perfect. Highly recommend!!

This is a really cute rude! it follows the main characters Archer and Lynn which are are roommates when Archer is accepted at Shady Queens Cabaret for the summer where he meets Lynn. be prepared to go on a roller coaster of emotions! reminds me of a written version of DWTS and a mix of Dirty Dancing!! you won't be disappointed

Fun! Sweet gay male romance about dancers at a gay lodge in the Poconos. I’d love to visit Shady Queens now that I’m an old queer, but in my younger days I would have thrilled to be one of the crew there. This book fulfills all my daydreams of what it might be like to work as entertainment staff at such a resort. I recommend it!

I received an electronic ARC of this novel from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Dirty Dancing x adult summer camp vibes
Achillean adult romance (with leads in their late 20s)
Fan x professional dancer romance
A summer working as dancers in the Catskills
Forced proximity / workplace romance
Brooding famous / renowned dancer with mysterious past and a big fish in this gig!!!
Fun cast of characters beyond the main characters
Archer (our main character) has been following his dreams in NYC of becoming a dancer at 27 years old, despite what his parents and anyone else says
Sweet, cozy romance full of pining and tender moments!

Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Alcohol

I adored this book. The chemistry between archer and Mateo shone through the pages. Caleb really irritated me the entire time. as a huge musical theatre person myself, I loved getting lost in this world. With that being said, I felt the amount of drama that took place in this book was a tad too much. It could have been dialed back a bit and still told a great story. That’s the only reason I rated it a 3

This book was super sweet. It is definitely a slow burn romance and I loved to follow their journey of falling in love. I love finding little LGBTQ+ gems and this one is one of them. Only thing I did not like the emotional cheating or the transphobia so that definitely affected my rating.

I received a copy of flirty dancing by Jennifer Moffatt for free for review on net gallery. All opinions and thoughts written here are my own. I received no compensation whatsoever for this review.

All I can say is wow. Flirty dancing by Jennifer Moffatt was a thoroughly enjoyable book. The story moved along at a nice pace, almost like a dance within itself. And even though I don't have any experience in dance myself, I could easily see the pictures you painted in my mind of the characters movements as well as their feelings. I got a little confused once with some of the dance terms, but that was fixed with a little bit of googling. I also thoroughly appreciated the romance in this story that was sweet without being vulgar in any way. As an ally of lbgtq plus, I love that you were able to do that. I very much appreciated. The depth of the characters. Sometimes while reading a book I can think of the characters as my friends. This was also true with this one and I hope she chooses to continue the story somehow because I almost didn't want the book to end.
Thank you so much For this this charming piece of work..

Such a sweet book! a quick read too. if you love Dirty Dancing, Dancing with the Stars, or even just DRAMA this is the book for you. the cast of characters gets a little messy with everyone living and working together at a summer camp. but in the end everyone has their happy ending. i would say this book was low on spice, mostly fade to black. but the banter, and slow burn lead up with very rewarding! I think the author did a great job of drawing me into the story and i could really picture the setting and being there with all the characters. this was a fun read and i recommend if you are looking for a sweet romance!