Oh my! I'm loving this book so far. I'm already half-way through the book and we have only just left England. The first few pages are full of a list of convicts and their misdemeanours. It does become a little repetitive but I think it is necessary to give the reader an idea of what kinds of petty and not-so-petty crimes carried a sentence of capital punishment. I was horrified to find out that counterfeiting coins resulted in hanging for men but burning at the steak for women! This book is full of juicy titbits of history that I have never come across in other books.

The Black Rose (The Brothel Diaries, #1)... I'll admit I'm not into erotica. Main due to the fact of the way the scenes are written. They just come off as hilarious to me with all the wanting and disrobing and even sometimes the throbbing and pulsing. (This story contain no throbbing, quivering and pulsing).
This story regulates all of that to the end of the book where the beginning is the set up and I really like that. It takes it time to set a scene rather than someone walking through a door and clothes are flying everywhere.
While this does exist in a world of vampires and such, for this story however, it wasn't a big focus of the encounter which may be good or bad depending on what you want.

"Nothing makes a relationship as steady as a jam label."

 

 

Quite the interesting title for this book.

 

The plot was kinda ridiculous with what Mr. B wanted to do, and why, but I just went with it.

 

 

Hipster Brothel did made for unique, quirky and adorkable story.

 

I found Mr. B (Bernard) and Jo charming. I do wish they could have shared each other's thoughts more instead of jumping to conclusions, and have fallings out. They worked it out in the end, and there was the cutest epilogue. 

 

That's right. You in just your socks, wrapped in a blanket, and drinking hot cocoa. I am so kinky."

 

 

I just didn't "LOVE" it. 'Hipster Brothel' is a cute story about two men...total opposites for all outward appearances. Mr. B, yes that is his name of choice. Mr. B 's relationship with his partner of several years on both a personal and professional level has recently ended so he's at a bit of a personal and professional crossroads. 

 

It's after spending an evening with his supposedly straight, best friend and secret crush...Jo, that Mr. B  and Jo decide that they're going into business together making boozie jams. This is all well and good except they need finances for said business and in a less than sober state of mind Mr. B decides that he should open a 'hipster brothel' to raise finances and expand his sexual experience by offering client's the lumbersexual experience.

 

From this admittedly questionable decision springs an avalanche of miscommunication between Mr. B and his bestie Jo. Who might also have a secret crush of his own. Jo is Asian and wears his long dark hair in a bun and his unique sense of fashion only adds to his appeal and if you ask Mr. B he's hot...seriously H-O-T! and s-t-r-a-i-g-h-t and therefore unavailable. Jo's never admitted his bisexuality to anyone because until Mr. B there's never been anyone worth doing it for.

 

One of the things that threw me off kilter was the whole Mr. A and Mr. B monikers. It just sounded weird and while I had thought it would eventually just seem like a character quirk and I'd be ok with it...this just never quite happened. I did like both Jo and Mr. B.  I just didn't click with them the way I have other characters. I did however really like that their friendship was solid and the biggest reason that they were able to work out their miscommunications and find their the relationship that they both really wanted. 

 

I liked the lack of family drama over both Mr. B and Jo's sexuality and enjoyed that Mr. A turned out to be not such a bad person at the end of it all and I developed a whole new appreciation for warm, woolly socks. But, I think my favorite part of the story though was Mr. B's living accommodations I've long been a fan of quirky and unusual homes and I admit to spending an extraordinary amount of time on my computer googling images of train cars that have been converted to homes (you should go peek at Ele's review on GR for a look at a really cute one). 

 

'Hipster Brothel' was definitely a light, cute, fun and enjoyable read and while I admittedly wasn't WOWed by it, I was certainly entertained and enjoyed the light hearted and unique quirkiness of this story.  

 

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An ARC of 'Hipster Brothel' was graciously provided by the authors in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Stars.







With the word Brothel in the title you'd be forgiven for thinking this one might be a bit hard core-but it's not,it's actually quite sweet and endearing.Nothing like the more gritty,dark books these Authors normally write.


Jo and Mr B have been friends for years.Jo is bi and has secretly been crushing on Mr B for ages but would never act upon his feelings when Mr B was in a relationship.So what happens when that relationship ends and Mr B has to walk away from his job,working for his ex.

Mr B has a plan....he wants to start making alcoholic jams but has no money to fund it so he needs to come up a money making scheme quickly.One drunken night the idea of starting a Hipster Brothel is born.Perfect,or so Mr B thinks.He can make money giving men the whole lumbersexual experience and show his ex he's not needy and get to experience casual sex himself.The only problem is Mr B is not really that kind of man.He's more likely to cuddle on the sofa that entertain men on a regular basis.

Jo,initially,helps with the whole idea but the more Mr B forges ahead with the idea,the more Jo goes off
the idea.He really doesn't want Mr B entertaining anyone but him.The two men dance around each other until one night things change.
Jo has never been with a man before,although he has been curious and has tried pegging before ( I had no idea and had to Google that! )


Jo struggles with the idea of being gay which leads to a bit of angst in the form of miscommunication between them.As well as being sweet this was so funny at times.The dreadful flyers Mr B makes and a shambolic website....

Highly recommended for a light hearted sexy read with two men that just fit together perfectly.

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