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Book 2 in London Calling

Husband Material

by Alexis Hall

Spice 2 out of 5, Simmer2/5 · Simmer: Closed door

Luc and Oliver are a real couple now, and every wedding they go to makes the question louder. A Four Weddings and a Funeral riff.

Spice
2/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~432
Ending
HEA
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How spicy is Husband Material?

Husband Material is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.

  • Steam: Behind closed doors
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • Pairing: Two men
  • POV: Hero's POV only
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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  • Death of a loved one
  • Eating disorder
  • Mental illness / anxiety / depression
  • Homophobia

Our editorial notes, which may be incomplete. If something is a hard limit for you, check the author's own content notes too.

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    Husband Material: quick answers

    How spicy is Husband Material?

    Husband Material is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.

    Is Husband Material a standalone?

    No. Husband Material is book 2 in London Calling. Start with Boyfriend Material. The series is still ongoing.

    What tropes are in Husband Material?

    Husband Material features found family, grumpy x sunshine. It is a medium burn M/M romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Husband Material have content warnings?

    Our notes for Husband Material include: death of a loved one, eating disorder, mental illness / anxiety / depression, homophobia. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Husband Material?

    If you loved Husband Material, try Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune, One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. They share its found family and grumpy x sunshine energy at a similar spice level.