Duncan
“Ducky” Reigns, metalhead and hardcore gamer, has spent his life railing
against the establishment. But now when he looks at himself in the mirror
that’s not the person he sees. Though he and his brother have worked hard to
create a successful multi-million-dollar company, he’s lost himself and his
identity in the process.
Chad Reeves, successful in his own right, has achieved every goal he’s set for
himself. But living up to the legacy of his uber-successful father feels like
an impossible task. When the heavy burden of a lifelong secret begins to
unravel, he’s forced to face the truth. He’s lacking in what matters the most
and only one thing can make it right.
Sometimes a simple reboot is all it takes to realize the answers are right in
front of you. A soul-searching trip to paradise changes everything for two best
friends… if they are brave enough to follow their hearts and reach for the
Level Up.
Level Up is a contemporary, new adult, MM Romance. A standalone story
with characters moving forward from both Secret and Breakaway.
Don’t miss our reviews of the rest of the Reigns Brothers series!
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Ruthie
– ☆☆☆☆
This is the second book in the series, and although you could read it as a
standalone, you would get more out of reading them in order. In book one, we got
Ducky's older brother Dallas's story, and learned about their successful
business venture.
Ducky is having a hard time with the success their invention – his programming
– is having, but is happy that his brother has found love, and his colleagues
are benefitting from their success. He still prefers to play online games and
keeps his friends online too. That said, his new fitness regime and healthy
eating has certainly improved his physique – to the point he is being suggested
as a part of their company’s new marketing, much to his dismay.
Chad is a long-time bestie with Ducky – but only as an online friend – and what
with all the chaos in his life, he decides it is time to meet him for real. As
soon as they do, sparks fly and we just know that there is chemistry burning up
these two, which we are about to get to enjoy!
I loved that the issues these two very likeable characters have are solvable
when together and will provide each with an opportunity to support and heal the
other. It is such a naturally symbiotic relationship built out of two people
very uncertain in their skins. I really did just love it all. Thank you, Kindle
Alexander, for a very worthy book for the second Reigns brother.
Shannan
– ☆☆☆☆
Level Up is the second installment in the Reigns Brothers series. It can
be read as a standalone, but I don't recommend it. You meet Ducky in the first
book, Breakaway, which features Ducky's brother Dallas and Greer.
Ducky hates where StreamTrainer has put him. He's successful and rich, but it
is all too much for Ducky. He asked his brother Dallas and Dallas’s husband
Greer for help in a makeover. He's gained twenty pounds of muscle and a new
haircut but he's happier in his t-shirts than in fitted clothing. He prefers
playing his online games and talking to his best friend Chad. Chad just seems
to get Ducky even though their friendship is online.
Chad Reeves is Dylan Reeves’s son and Dylan’s husband, Tristan Wilder’s step-son
from the book, Secret. (I also highly recommend reading if you haven't.)
Chad has always wanted to be in the PGA until he gets there, now he doesn't
know what he wants to do with his life. When Ducky does an award show, Chad
can't believe the changes in him. Things are said and Chad needs to apologize,
so when Ducky asks him to go to Hawaii with him, Chad can't pass up the trip
and alone time with Ducky.
I loved watching Ducky and Chad's friendship develop, as well as the attraction
to each other. Ducky doesn't understand how someone like Chad could be
attracted to him, but Chad does everything in his power to prove to him he's
the one for him. The chemistry was off the charts and the sweetness of each of
these men pulls at the heartstrings!
I cannot wait for the next book in this series!
Veronica
– ☆☆☆☆
At the beginning of Level Up, we meet Ducky and learn he has gone through
a transformation. Health eating, times spent in a gym, a new wardrobe, and a
haircut, and Ducky is looking like a stud and not like the geeky gamer we met
in the first Reigns Brothers book. But Ducky is still the same guy he always
was, even if the outside is looking more spiffy.
Chad, Ducky’s best friend, is sporty and outgoing and has been crushing on
Ducky since they were teens playing League of Legends together online. Chad’s
reaction to seeing Ducky’s transformation was amusing and has some unexpected
consequences.
I enjoyed hanging out with Chad and Ducky and seeing them dance around each
other. It was cute to see how oblivious they each were of the other’s feelings.
The men have great chemistry, but they are also great friends and being with
them always felt comfortable and like we were seeing something a bit special.
I found Level Up to be an easy to read, straight forward, friends-to-lovers
romance. I enjoyed the low-angst romance, and I had a good time watching the
changing relationship between Chad and Ducky. A solid four stars from me.
Angie
– ☆☆☆☆
Ducky and Chad started as online friends. When they finally meet, sparks fly.
Chad fell for Ducky before he transformed his body and even though he has
physically changed, he's still the same old Ducky. His new look didn't turn him
into a douche. These two together are so sweet and so swoon worthy. We also get
to see characters from the first book, which was great. I really enjoyed this
book. It's the second in the series and you could read it as a standalone but
would enjoy more with reading the first one as well.
Bestselling author KINDLE ALEXANDER is an
innovative writer, and a genre-crosser who writes classic fantasy, romance,
suspense, and erotica in both the male/male and male/female genres. It's always
a surprise to see what's coming next!
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