Name: Tell Me Lies
Item: Tell Me Lies: Manlove Edition
Rating: 5
Author: Bee Sue

4/5

Great Anthology

Written by Nina D on 4th May 2025

I really enjoyed this anthology. It contains the stories: "Red Light Rivals" by Faedra Rose "Broken" by L.J. Longo "Seducer" by Lea Bronsen "Redeem My Heart" by Megan Slayer I liked the dynamic between each of the couples in these stories. But I think the story I enjoyed the most was Mega Slayer's "Redeem My Heart." I like a bully redemption romance. Will had been bullied by Carsten, and in spite of it, had been attracted to him. Now that he needed to work with him, it was the last thing he wanted to do. 'A piece of his heart belonged to Carsten. Back in the day, despite the harsh treatment, he’d been a sucker for Carsten. Was he still infatuated with him? He’d never know until he saw him, but he had the feeling he was in trouble. He’d fall and have his heart broken, then torn apart. All because he liked Carsten Gold.' Though it's usually the other way around, but I was most drawn to Carsten. He was a bully, but he had been filled with pain, jealousy, and loneliness. Even now, many of the the people surrounding him cared nothing for him, but what they could get from him. And he felt guilty for the way he'd behaved in bullying someone he was very attracted to. They talked a lot and learned how that time really affected the both of them. I wish this story was longer. Overall a great anthology. 4 stars.

5/5

Tell Me Lies

Written by Bee Sue on 4th May 2025

I enjoyed reading this book.It was well written and i enjoyed the storyline.I can't wait to read more from this author.

5/5

Tell Me Lies

Written by Bookworm23 on 4th May 2025

This was an awesome anthology of different authors and storylines for M/M reads this one includes Dark Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance & Gay and there maybe triggers so be aware to check before you start this one. Plenty of heat & Action i myself highly recommend it. If you love some hot Alpha men with a mission.

5/5

Excellent Collection

Written by marty on 4th May 2025

This is an excellent, erotic, well-written collection of stories from these various authors. There wasn't one I didn't like; they were all quick reads and while there wasn't necessarily a lot of plot in any of them, they were all complete and entertaining tales.

5/5

Anthology

Written by MandieM on 4th May 2025

This four novella anthology is so intense. These bully romances are dark and spicy. Some of these men are downright mean. They are really good though. I loved every story.

5/5

Darkly Good

Written by JennT on 4th May 2025

These four enemies-to-lovers novellas really pack a punch! I loved Faedra Rose’s “Red Light Rivals”, and “Redeem My Heart” really hit the spot. A great bit of man-love reading.

5/5

INTRIGUING AND SUPER ORIGINAL

Written by True Loveislove Reviews on 10th Aug 2024

Review is for Seducer by Lea Bronsen Well, that was an intriguing and super original short story! I loved it! Zane is a bit of a grumpy thirty-eight years old guy, a former cop, due to certain unacceptable behavior his badge was taken, and now he works as a bodyguard and chauffeur. We meet him as the irritated chauffeur of a Social Media celebrity. Irritated because a clown is holding up the traffic with a performance and he’s already late. He’s quite the bully to the clown. One thing leads to another his celebrity finds the guy, named Robin, online and they head over to him, so Zane can apologize for his behavior. You could think that’s it, noooo, there’s so much more to this story, and the characters, I was baffled by it. Read yourself what this involves, I’ll tell you a bit about the attraction between them. It was instant, fun, attentive, and super sensual. The story is told by Zane, I loved his character, his past, his hurt, and his feelings, and he made us love Robin. I really enjoyed this narrative, it constantly surprised me while reading, I love that!

4/5

Good anthology

Written by Dee176 on 8th Aug 2024

I enjoyed this anthology, there are four short stories each story is well written and has angst and darkness to varying degrees, I enjoyed all four stories and have now found new authors to check out. Good read.

4/5

Story Compilation

Written by stardragon on 8th Aug 2024

This book is a combination of stories by several authors. Each of these four stories is about a love connection of a couple. They are steamy, full of drama and various unique situations or conditions.

4/5

Tell Me Lies: Manlove Edition

Written by Sundayrays74 on 8th Aug 2024

This was a great collection of stories with characters that offered something for each individual reader the simmering chemistry and attraction was perfectly matched for a enjoyable reading experience

5/5

Four sizzling MM stories

Written by Hotrelle on 8th Aug 2024

Four erotic and sizzling hot, dark and spicy MM stories. Enemies to lovers, bully and bad boy romances, check your triggers as you need...

5/5

Good set of stories

Written by Rani on 8th Aug 2024

A really good set of four short stories. I enjoyed them all. Two authors were new to me and I will be looking for more of their books.

5/5

Fab collection

Written by LBing on 8th Aug 2024

This is a fab collection of romances that really were quite varied. I loved Faedra Rose's Red Lights Rivals. Jackson and Sebastian were business rivals, running kink clubs with completely different flavours. However, when Sebastian takes a chance, things sure change quickly. These two were on fire for each other! Expect to feel all the heat when these two let their dynamic chemistry fly, and all the kink you could want in a steamy read, so that you're glued to your reader and needing a big fan ;D The other stories were just as gripping but completely different and so engaging. Loved it!

4/5

Tell Me Lies: Man Love Edition

Written by rjreads on 8th Aug 2024

I'm a big fan of anthologies,particulary the Man Love editions. It gives readers like me an opportunity to read authors unknown to me. I thought this anthology was another omnibus but it contained only four stories, two of which I read (so far). I didn't like the romantic love interest in either story, but I appreciated having insight into the feelings of the hero which saved both stories. I'll come back and update this review when I read the other stories in the book.

4/5

a good edition

Written by Luvreading on 8th Aug 2024

Every now and then it is fun to read a book with some dark romance themes. I like a good bully romance and these four stories all had varying elements in them that made them naughty and delicious.

4/5

Dark!

Written by dubdub on 8th Aug 2024

If you love dark/bully mm trope then this is a great anthology. I enjoyed all the stories but my favourite was the first which though not as dark as some of the others I really loved the main characters Jackson and Sebastian who own two of hottest clubs in town and have a secret attraction for each other. Their rivalry soon comes to an end when one night Sebastian walks in on Jackson! Great hot, dark and kinky read! So hot! This was hot a kinky! Full of BDSM and insta love. They will be such a cute couple

4/5

Loved it

Written by SazzyMogz on 8th Aug 2024

Loved this anthology. There's not a single story in this that I didn't eagerly turn the page to so I could see what happened next!! If I had to pick I'd say the second story is my fav (easiest the darkest in it) but don't make me choose!!! Absolutely loved it, all are a perfect length to fit in here and some are super quick reads you can easily get your daily fix from.

4/5

Four Steamy MM Stories

Written by Luv2Read17 on 8th Aug 2024

This anthology includes four great short stories. In Faedra Rose's story, Jackson is the owner of a BDSM club and he has an interesting obsession with his business rival, Sebastian. Little does he know, but Sebastian is lusting after him, too. Will they be able to get past their egos... L.J. Longo brings us Chard/Jeremy is a performer in a male rescue who doesn't have any problems with companionship. However, he becomes taken with Laurence/Laur- who isn't his usual type, but for some reason- Char can't avoid the attraction. They're both dealing with mental health issues- can they support each other or will this be a short relationship? Lea Bronson tells the story of Zane and Joe/Robin. They knew each other years ago (acquaintances) and by chance, run into each other in Spain in an odd situation. They end up meeting up later on and come to an understanding about their pasts. Have they grown enough to have a future together? Megan Slayer tells the story of Will, a college professor and Carsten, a country musician who recently came out and is facing backlash. Carsten came to perform at Will's college on purpose- for Will. However, Carsten was Will's bully in high school and tormented him all the time. Once Carsten comes clean about why he acted that way, will be be forgiven? Can Will have any type of relationship with Carsten? I really enjoyed these short stories. They all showed character growth and I'm glad I read this. Highly recommend.

4/5

Hot and kinky

Written by Kati81 on 8th Aug 2024

This anthology contains 4 MM erotic romance novellas by various authors. I was already familiar with some of their work, while others were completely new to me. I liked the first story the most, which takes place in a BDSM club. It was hot and kinky. I liked the second story the least, which presents characters with mental issues - one struggles with PTSD and the other with bipolar disorder. And while the characters are well-developed, I didn't like some of their kinks. Although all the stories are quite short, they are well-written and we can easily get into their atmosphere.

5/5

4 great steamy stories

Written by Stealthy Dragon 623 on 8th Aug 2024

This was such a great read! All 4 stories were the right combination of sweet and steamy with just the right bit of angst.

5/5

Steamy tales

Written by Maleficent on 8th Aug 2024

Red Light Rivals by Faedra Rose Jackson is irritated with Sebastian and his club across the street. What he does not admit to anyone, even his self, that he is attracted to him. Until one night Sebastian storms into his office during a private time with himself. What else is a man to do? Broken by L.J. Longo Jeremy/Chard is a stripper who is bipolar which is managed by meds. One night Laurence/Laur, friend of the club’s owner, comes into the club. Laur was injured in the military and is angry man. He tries to keep things purely sexual with Chard but he just wants to know more. Seducer by Lea Bronsen Zane is a driver/bodyguard for an influencer, Mira-Me in northern Spain. He is an American who needs a scene after the lost of his child and subsequent divorce. Robin is a street performer that irritates Zane, when he is holding up traffic and they are trying to get to an event. Robin and Zane when to college together, back then Robin had a thing for Zane, at that time he did not realize he was bi. Redeem My Heart by Megan Slayer Will was bullied by Carsten in school. Will had a crush on him but Carsten’s abuse hurt him badly. Ten years later Carsten is country star and has come out as gay. He hopes to set things right with Will, the one he had feelings for back then. Carsten’s parents were not supportive when he tried to tell them. Will he give Carsten the chance he is asking for?

5/5

A great collection of dark reads

Written by Anne H on 8th Aug 2024

Jackson and Sebastian I thoroughly enjoyed this read. They are basically enemies to lovers to forever. They both own their own kink clubs on either side of the road. But when Sebastian takes a chance, it changes everything. Extremely hot, read. Jeremy is a stripper and really enjoys his jobs. Yes he’s got more than one. He suffers with mental health issues. When he meets Laur it becomes an obsession, but it’s an unhealthy session. But where will it take them? All four books in this read all good I will have to say the first two were my favourites of the collection. It is a fun ride a bit dark a bit kinky and just fun. A great collection.

4/5

Loved It!

Written by Jocelyn W on 8th Aug 2024

Tell Me Lies is a wonderful Manlove Anthology from Evernight. The stories are as diverse as the authors. This is an entertaining read

5/5

Intense and steamy gay romances

Written by Monickaslniecko on 8th Aug 2024

Tell Me Lies: Manlove Edition by 4 authors Faedra Rose, L.J. Longo, Lea Bronsen, and Megan Slayer is a collection of four intense and steamy gay romance novellas. Each story explores dark romance themes, including enemies-to-lovers and bully romance, offering a raw and captivating reading experience. Red Light Rivals by Faedra Rose: It's a very passionate, dom/slave, enemies to lovers, a steamy love story. Broken by L.J. Longo: My favorite of this collection. Shows why bullying may happen and that sometimes it's just a love in very weird form. Seducer by Lea Bronsen: Bronsen's story is a masterful blend of seduction and romance, capturing the struggle for true love amidst tumultuous circumstances. Redeem My Heart by Megan Slayer: The final novella in the collection, Slayer's story beautifully portrays redemption and the transformative power of love. These novellas are packed with passion, diverse sexual practices, and a depth of emotion that makes the characters and their journeys feel real and relatable. The authors have crafted stories that not only heat the pages but also touch the heart, making you believe in the possibility of finding true love after enduring struggles. This collection is a must-read for fans of dark, steamy romance. Five stars!

4/5

4 MM romances

Written by DariaB on 8th Aug 2024

All four stories are smut. Storylines are in depth and intensively. All characters are well written and good backgrounds. I wish the first stories to have bit more story. Recommend this book like reading BDSM MM romances.

4/5

Faedra?

Written by DariaB on 8th Aug 2024

I've read Ms Rose before and loved. This piece is no different. The brat and the viking perfect opposites attract. Like good vs evil. This anthology offers amazing stories by talented authors. The males all hot, the bulls all grumpy and the brats all that's sassy. You'll love the stories! Enjoy

5/5

...Four Engaging Stories...

Written by Anya Z. on 8th Aug 2024

❤️‍?ARC Reviews❤️‍? Tell Me Lies: A Dark Bully Romance Anthology - Manlove Edition is four stories with all types of degrees of bullying (past & present), §ïzzlïng §ëx, true-life experiences and relatable emotions...with just enough dark romance. ? ? Red-Light Rivals by Faedra Rose IT IS SO D.A.M.N. S.E.X.Y!! Sebastian, owner of The Red Bastille Club & Jackson, owner of The Dungeon Club - literally across the street from each other. They have known of each other for over five years, a slow burn of hate & increasing lust & more lust. Sebastian & Jackson are polar opposites of each other in appearances, lifestyle, businesses... but not §ëx. ? (Good Lord, the §ëx!) In that, both of them set each other fire, they set me on fire! How they both give in to each other & eventually care for each other, support each other...swoon! I love to see it. ? Sebastian surprising Jackson in his office at the club, while he is taking care of himself will live rent free in my mind forever. ??? ...aaaaannnnddd Jackson *answering* Sebastian 's question... "A growl escapes me, and I bend down to whisper against his ear. “Oh, my beautiful dark angel. You have my word. There will be no holding back. Tonight, we drown together.” ? ? Broken by L.J. Longo S.O. M.U.C.H. E.M.O.T.I.O.N!! Chard/Jeremy is an exotic dancer, gym teacher, tall, bi-polar, handsome man that uses his beauty to feel connections (emotional & sexual) - however brief they may be. He works in a club where he notices a small (in height, not personality) man that comes in for the Tuesdsy Teaser Show & Dinner. This man never stays for the longer night show. Laurence/Laur is good friends with the club owner Jude and DJ Jamie. Laur is a Veteran & does advocacy work. He has physical scars & a lot of serious damage all across his body. He seems to be able to resist Jeremy's charms. There are a lot of layers uncovered in this story of two broken people. Together they fill in each other's gaps. The §ëx between them is scorching & initially brutal...then we see more emotions added in and takes it to the next level of carnal amazingness. ??? ...aaaaannnnddd let's just say Laur & his ice cubes activities to Jeremy will live rent free in my mind. ?? Plus the way Laur saves his phone number in Jeremy's phone... ? ? Seducer by Lea Bronsen A C H.A.N.C.E. E.N.C.O.U.N.T.E R. for two men. This is a slice-of-life story of Zane, a 38 year old bodyguard, chauffeur, ex-cop and Robin, a street harlequin, acrobatics performer & dancer that reconnect in Aranda de Duero, Northern Spain. Zane is chauffeuring his 20 year old employer Mira-Me to a party in a limo a few blocks away. They are stuck in traffic due to a street harlequin performing. With our intro to Zane, we find he is not the nicest guy, he is a complainer and a bit of a bully. Robin further upsets Zane with his antics. Zane pulls some cop force moves in restraining him to stop. Later on that evening, Mira-Me (showing more adulting than Zane) tells him that he is going to apologize to Robin. They go to his hotel and Zane does apologize. Zane is attracted to Robin, what he doesn't know at the time - they went to art school together 20 years ago. We find out that Robin had an unrequited crush on Zane... AND Zane was a bully to him! Robin shows grace in accepting Zane's 2nd apology for his behavior. They both take a second chance with each other... the seduction dance scenes & §ëx in the theater are wickedly tantalizing & SO very satisfying! ??? ? ? Redeem my Heart by Megan Slayer It is a S.E.C.O.N.D. C.H.A.N.C.E. for two men. Two men that have a traumatic high school past together face each other ten years later. Will, is a graphic artist, chair of the dept and college professor. He is asked to work on music concert promotional posters of a country music singer that will be playing at his college - Carsten. (Carsten specifically asks for Will. ?) Carsten also happens to be the horrible bully from his high school. Carsten is a famous country music singer, who recently announced to the public that he is gay. He lost a lot of support in his professional & personal life after that announcement. Will is at first resistant to Carsten and his apologies. We learn a lot about Will and Carsten in high school - their differences, support systems, daily activities. More is revealed on why Carsten was a bully. We also see the emotional growth of both men. It is a medium slice-of-life story, §tëämƴ §ëx and a beautiful HEA. Love the song lyrics Carsten wrote for Will. ...aaaaannnnddd Will & Carsten *together* before Carsten's concert will live rent free in my mind forever. ??? ...Loved all the couples in this Anthology. I am hoping all the Authors will write more stories with all the couples! ??????????

5/5

Great collection

Written by PHOENIX96 on 8th Aug 2024

Four steamy hot dark MM romances, with Bully, enemies to lovers, desires dark themes, violence, action and more! Contains Red Light Rivals -Faedra Rose Broken - L.J. Longo Seducer - Lea Bronsen Redeem My Heart - Megan Slayer

5/5

Highly recommended

Written by Charismatic on 8th Aug 2024

Sexy romance anthology... with underlying themes of bullying and "enemies to friends" hot romance. This is a terrific read; I love the novella length story format! perfect for a beach book, or to take on a trip, as you have plenty of time to finish a story or two... but they are long enough to have interesting characters and sexy erotic scenes! • Red-Light Rivals by Faedra Rose • Broken by L.J. Longo • Seducer by Lea Bronsen • Redeem My Heart by Megan Slayer All very well written, but the third novella, "Seducer" is a stand-out for charm, delightful characters, nice modern tie-in to social media influencers... it feels like the first few chapters of a longer novel. Also some smokin' hot erotic romance! I'd love to see the author develop this further. The other three are quite good too, and should not be skipped! Highly recommended.