Pretty Mess

By: Lily Morton

Narrated by: Joel Leslie

Kiss him, sleep with him, but don’t ever fall in love with him.

The first time Wes Archer steps into Jack of Clubs, an exclusive London pleasure club, he’s completely confident he can heed the tried-and-true advice about becoming an escort. Wes gives himself away for free with casual hookups all the time. Why not make some cash doing what he already loves? And cash is something he desperately needs. His brother’s gambling addiction has taken their family’s home, saddled Wes with insurmountable debts, and compromised his chances for finishing his degree.

Accepting an offer to spend a few hours of fun with a rich bloke will be a simple business transaction, right?

Wrong.

Wes’s first client is Cormac Reilly. The handsome billionaire is grumpy, funny, and commanding in a way that unlocks desires Wes never knew he had. Cormac is icily determined to keep their arrangement strictly business, but that doesn’t stop Wes from finding him fascinating.

As their one-night contract becomes something much more, Wes can’t deny he’s falling for his client. He knows he’s flouting all the rules, but breaking down Cormac’s barriers is an irresistible challenge, and his reward might be the best prize of all — love.

From bestselling author Lily Morton comes a passionate love story set in London and Paris about two astonishingly different men and one very pretty mess.

Please see the disclaimer at the beginning of the book for content some listeners may find triggering.

©2025 Lily Morton (P)2025 Lily Morton

LOVED

This was insanely hot. Like… Lily Morton really said let me write the steamiest book of my career and she succeeded. I think this is easily one of her hottest stories and I loved every second of it.

And for anyone saying there was too much spicy content, let’s remember something very basic. Wes is an escort. His entire introduction to Cormac and the whole reason they even start spending time together is rooted in intimacy. Of course most scenes were going to be sexy. That is literally how their feelings begin to shift. That is how the walls start to come down. It makes sense in the story and it worked perfectly for them.

I absolutely adored watching them navigate the power imbalance. The way they slowly flipped it and found their own balance was done wonderfully. I loved the aching, the push and pull, and the exact moment you feel Wes start falling for him. And Mac… the way he kept trying to stay in control while still showing he cared so deeply. The small gestures, the quiet moments, the vulnerability he hated admitting. All of it made them feel so real.

I just loved this. The heat, the tenderness, the growth, every single piece of it. Perfect.

The issue with Taylor broke something in me, it affected me a lot.

And Julian’s friendship was perfection. I adored him as a character and definitely hope we get a story for him… and maybe Fox.

Wonderful wonderful clever funny sweet & sexy

Loved this story soooo much! The narrator is fantastic and the story is just perfection. The author's writing is clever and poignant ... and sexy !

A Splendidly Delightful Story & Listen🎧

Lily Morton does it again, penning another fabulous novel, a MM romance that captivates your attention and tugs at your heartstrings the entire time. Morton’s writing style and way with words are incredible, words that flow naturally, including the witty dialogue and banter. Wes Archer is in financial ruin, thanks to his brother, and he needs to come up with the money to attend his final year at university and a place to live. Unexpectedly, it is one of his rival schoolmates who comes to his rescue, not just giving him a place to stay but tips on how he could make money, good money. Wes does not have many options, so becoming an escort at an exclusive club is his best option, for continuing at uni and for digging himself out of debt. He thinks it won’t be too difficult of a job, and Julian gives him tips and rules to follow, except Wes is not very good at following them. Cormac Reilly likes all new things, and when he saw Wes, he wanted him, and Wes agreed to go to him. Cormac takes to Wes immediately, and thinking he blew it and it would be a one and done, it surprised Wes he wanted to see him again. I enjoyed watching these two interact, build a new relationship, and see it morph into something so much more. As much as Cormac tries to distance himself and keep it as a business transaction, Wes breaks through the ice wall surrounding his heart. I loved all the layers of the story and how it all plays out, with the perfect balance of drama, light angst, humor, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. As always, the writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character depth, growth and development. Lily Morton, thank you for another splendidly wonderful story, the laughs and the emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Joel Leslie does an amazing job voicing these characters and delivering a perfect portrayal of each, as if the roles were custom made for him to perform. He was a natural in every role, and I loved his take on the two leads, Cormac and Wes, embodying their personalities completely. As usual, he is fantastic with the witty dialogue and banter, landing the humor and snark effortlessly. He is a versatile voice artist and his captivating performance keeps you glued to the story. Joe Leslie is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to.

Just wonderful!

I adore Lily Morton’s characters and stories, and Wes and Mac are no exception.
This story has it all! So much snark, heartbreak and longing. Difficult family relationships, lust and, finally, love in spades.
A couple of cameos are just the cherry on top. As is the wonderful narration by Joel Leslie.

🎙️ Lily + Joel Leslie = Pure Audiobook Magic!

🎧 Absolutely hooked from the first minute!
Wes becomes an escort to pay off his brother’s debts, never expecting his first client—Cormac, a guarded billionaire—to completely change his world. What starts as business turns into something deep, emotional, and so steamy.

The chemistry between Wes and Mac? Off. The. Charts. 🔥 It’s passionate, heartfelt, and beautifully romantic.

I’ve always loved Lily’s books, but this one is hands-down my favorite. And with Joel Leslie narrating? Pure perfection. He brings Wes and Mac to life with flawless accents and every ounce of emotion.

If you want a romance that makes you blush, swoon, and feel every beat, this audiobook is an absolute must-listen! 💞

I am really hoping we get to see what Julian and Fox are up to soon! 🤔