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Bespoke: A Novella (Love Cynics Anonymous) Kindle Edition

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

Love, one fitting at a time?

Calisha "Cal" Duke, a bespoke tailor with a dapper flair, thrives in her world of men's fashion. As a third-generation tailor, she feels pressure to uphold the sterling family tradition and name, but also wants to carve out a path that is uniquely hers.

When Rocky Beckford, a striking new client, requests a custom-made suit for a wedding, sparks fly, leaving Cal questioning her feelings and her reputation. This is the first time she's ever crushed hard on a client, and onanother stud.

As Cal and Rocky explore this unexpected connection together, will they find out if genuine chemistry transcends labels?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CQRJRPTY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ L.M. Bennett Books (February 5, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2174 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 101 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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L.M. Bennett
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L.M. Bennett is a 40-ish, Washington, D.C-based author and podcast host. She enjoys annoyed-looking cats, MMA, professional wrestling, roller derby, comic books, The Great British Bake Off, classic rock and Jeff Goldblum.

She writes good stories about bad girls.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
74 global ratings

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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
This may be a man’s world, but it wouldn’t be nothing without these two women! 😍 From the start, author L.M. Bennett had me with a stud-on-stud love affair. ☺️ Nothing excites me more than the masculinity of two dominant, strong women not afraid to ignore societal stereotypes of so-called heterosexual normalcy we often portray in our LGBTIQA+ community of top/bottom, butch/femme relationships.

Even the softest of femmes can fully express her dominant persuasion with manicured nails, a beat face, and high heels 👠 when given the chance.

How much do I love this short, whimsical romance? 🤩🤔 More than a stitch, longer than an inch 📏because of its perfect measurements within the bespoke tailoring of L.M. Bennett’s excellent storytelling, cerebral masturbation, and unforgettable characters.

A few of my most memorable 🤔 quotes from the book include, but are not limited to:

“Keep your shears as sharp as your reputation.”

“In the distance, the commuter bus’s orange lights glowed as it knelt for a woman in navy scrubs, with a thermos in her hand.”

“Each material told unique stories, some already realized through my skillful hands, others awaiting crafting by my tireless passion.”

“The way she studies the jacket, eyes drinking in the details, I couldn’t help but to drink her in.”

As an added bonus to this studalicious story 😎 is its relatable character to a real-life lesbian stud bespoke tailor here in my hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, Mack the Tailor. Just like Calisha, Mack is paying homage to her father by creating bespoke designs, serving as a dedicated law enforcement officer, and leading a younger generation through higher education. Unfortunately, Mack isn’t able to have her father be here to see her walk in such a positive light after losing him through a senseless murder when she was young.

But it is because of Calisha’s and Mack’s strong, influential patriarchal role models that these women have created their own worlds of change, delighting readers and customers alike.

L.M. Bennett’s “Bespoke” is one of my two favorite stud-on-stud stories, with Fiona Zedde’s “Stud Like Her” being the other.

If you want to get into Calisha’s pants 👖, then wait no longer; check out 👀 this quick, witty, and sexy 🔥 read from L.M. Bennett. Trust me, it’s the perfect fit!

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Workplace/Office Romance
MC Archetypes: Tailor
Themes and Tropes: Butch/Butch
Forbidden Relationship

Heat Index: Hot and Spicy
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MC Sexual/Gender Identity: Butch/Stud

MC Ethnicity: African American
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
It’s a damn shame I took this long to read an L.M. Bennett book. Wow.

Cal is a tailor who has been given the reigns to her father’s business. But she wants to make it her own which includes getting in new clients. Rocky is that new blood she’s been looking for, in more ways than one. 👀

Tailoring is an intimate sort of profession so it lent itself to the tapestry of this story Bennett weaved and seamed together so well…(all puns intended).

The chemistry between the two studified MCs…off the charts. My heart is still beating as I write this review. Hot 🔥🥵

And yet so sensual. ❤️🌹

I had to read this story twice though, because I spent the first time around tangled in Ms. Bennett’s words.

It’s one thing to be able to tell a story, it’s a whole other skill to tell it so beautifully. Had me in my feels the entire time. So poetic…and ouuu!

**Sighs audibly** 😮‍💨

😂 So good.

So glad to see so many great black lesbian books with all kinds of rep trickling onto the scene. Bennett is a master at what she does. I’m hoping to get a full novel. I want a full-length experience! In the meantime, I’m reading ALL this woman’s books!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
There were parts of the romance that felt a little rushed to me--yes, I know it's a novella, but there's a lot of summary/exposition in the first half. Ultimately, it moves into a soft and somewhat quiet low-angst romance. I liked the characters but I *loved* the scene between Cal and her parents, oh my goodness.

Always a fan of LM Bennett's shorts, and this one includes her usual attention to detail when it comes to the specifics of the characters and their interests.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
It was heartening to see Rocky and Cal work through expectations from themselves and society to find solace in each other. The back and forth between them highlighted the chemistry between the two. The author compassionately formed Cal' s struggle to conform to her father's expectations while struggling with feelings that don't match how Cal views themselves. This was definitely worth the read.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
These two are so cute from the moment they meet. Cal and Rocky compliment each other very well. They're very caring and patient with each other. Honestly I was expecting a kiss after the final fitting but the actual moment was better. Cause a tailor making a form fitting suit that I was attracted to would do things. The tension was written so well i could feel it and kept chanting "kiss already". That end scene was 🤤.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
This is a short but gun read. It is hard to put down and makes you feel like you are in the story. This is an impressive novella that truly leaves you wanting and searching for more.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
Pretty quick read and well written story of two studs that find each other in unexpected places. Told in Cal’s pov, she is starving to be enough for her father as she’s following in his footsteps as a tailor and taking over his shop and customers. Naturally when she meets fellow stud, Rocky, she swoons. Their attraction is so lovely to read, even as Cal fights against it. Rocky is so patient and calm and supportive. The ending is perfect. Definitely recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
I thought Cal was extremely well written. Sometimes I feel I don’t get enough with novellas to really understand the MC- but this one nailed it. Great premise!
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Top reviews from other countries

Loren
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2024
Totally recommend this book. So nice to see romances with two dapper women, and it is so well written!! A must read and thank you L.M Bennett!!
Deb Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars cute
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2024
This is only a novella so short and to the point. Saying that it was a great quick read with a pairing you don’t find everyday.
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