Convenient Rivals

An MM Enemies to Lovers Romance (Soho Knights, Book 4)

De: Oliver Takely

Narrado por: Gary Furlong, Elliot Matthews

In the heart of London, where privilege and ambition collide, Gregory and Oscar's tumultuous past threatens to resurface in unexpected ways. Once childhood friends, their relationship took a dark turn when Oscar became Gregory's high school bully. Now successful in their own right, their paths continue to intertwine due to the dysfunctional bond between their mothers. While Oscar seeks to atone for his past, Gregory remains trapped in a cycle of hurt and betrayal.

After being abandoned by his family when they discovered he was gay, Gregory yearns for their acceptance, but only on their terms. As he struggles to support his financially reckless brother, entangled with the mob, the stability of his Soho home with his chosen family of true brothers hangs by a thread. With desperation setting in, a glimmer of hope emerges when Oscar proposes a marriage of convenience, which could solve both of their problems.

Oscar’s mother has her own agenda, threatening to upend everything he believes about love and loyalty. Can the reserved tech genius and the charming former athlete put aside their painful history to forge a new beginning? As the tension between them sizzles and threatens to ignite into something undeniably passionate, they must confront their pasts and decide how much they are willing to sacrifice. In a world of titles and privilege, family ties threaten to strangle the love which is building between them. Will they find the courage to defy their legacies for a chance at happiness, even if it means risking everything they’ve ever known?

©2025 Oliver Takely (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing, Oliver Takely

Fabulous MM enemies-to-lovers romance!!

Story - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Spice - 🌶🌶🌶
Narration - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Convenient Rivals is book #4 in the Soho Knights series. Ooooo, I was hoping for an epic story for Gregory and wow, Mr. Takely delivered! Gregory is a self-made man, doing very well financially, not with the help or support of his real family, but from his found family of friends from university. When he runs into his high school bully, Oscar, his long-time crush still remains even after everything Oscar put him through. These two must navigate through so many obstacles (warring mothers, scheming families) to finally find their way clear to an HEA. I love this series so much. Each story is full of broken characters that find love and family in the best way. But this one really pulled on ALL my heartstrings. Maybe it's because I wanted something spectacular for Gregory, who really takes care of his friends, and deserves to be loved fully. Don't miss this MM, enemies-to-lovers, found family romance!

The duet narration was fantastic! Gary Furlong and Elliot Matthews (he's new to me) really brought the hurt, the passion, the angst, the jealousy...gah, it was so good. I hope to see more of Mr. Matthews in the future. 5/5 stars!

Cheers for book 4! 🔥

Convenient Rivals🎧
By: Oliver Takely
Narrated by: Gary Furlong & Elliot Matthews
SoHo Nights book 4

This is a series that you read when you want that HEA and smoking hot spice! This is my 3rd read in the series; which are interconnected stand alones.
Each book follows a certain roommate and their mate. Whether they know that’s who they are or not. This was a “frenemies” to lovers. And I was here for it! This time, it was Gregory’s turn.
Thank you to BlueNose Audio for the ALC and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
He definitely needed his turn in the spotlight and his story needed telling.
The dom/sub vibe was definitely hot, which made you definitely see Gregory in a whole new light. His geeky personality and style is hiding something monstrous! Yes!
Gary Furlong is a name I’m hearing quite often and he and Elliot did an amazing job telling Gregory’s story. You don’t want to miss it.
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Narration: 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️

I want more!

Oh my goodness this is the first story I have read / listened to by Oliver Takely and I am hooked.
The world he has created and the cast of characters who have invited me in and warmed my heart are absolutely wonderful and I want more. I did not want the story to end and have to go check out the rest of the Soho Knights and the spin off series Sinful Knights.

Even though these stories can be read as a standalone I feel like the story will be enriched further if read in order.

Listening to Gary Furlong and Elliot Matthews perform in duet was an absolute delight!

*found family
*friends to enemies to lovers
*2nd chance
*hurt comfort

Thank You to Oliver and to the Blue Nose production company for allowing me to listen to this advanced copy!

good story

The book is written in the 3rd person dual pov. The audiobook is a duet and Elliot and Gary did a great job, even though Im not a fan of 3rd pov the accents were perfection and I stayed interested in the story.

Gregory and Oscar were an unlikely pair, they had a weird dynamic but the sexual relationship was intense. I enjoyed the characters especially Jason, he was hilarious

Overall I enjoyed the narration very much!

Adorable

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 🌶 🌶 🌶
Former Bully. Size Difference. Found Family. Marriage of Convenience.
This is book 4 of the series, but the first book I've read/listened to and does well as a standalone. Reading the full series would give you the stories of the friends and family involved.
Gregory overcomes the rejection of his family and becomes successful in his own right. Oscar regrets bullying Gregory as a kid and has embraced his attraction to him. The relationship between these two elite families has been tense for years.
Family drama on both sides brings these two together, and the solution: Marriage.
I was a huge fan of this MM romance where the redeemed larger bully craves being topped by his smaller geekier crush. I adored the dynamic of this couple.
The duet narration by Gary Furlong & Elliot Matthews was perfect.