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The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings (Black and Blue Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lily Morton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 3: Black and Blue Series

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Levi Black is at a crossroads. After suffering a loss and breaking up a long-term relationship, he’s looking for a change. When he receives the news he’s inherited a house in York, he seizes the opportunity to begin a new chapter in his life.

However, when he gets there, he finds a house that has never kept its occupants for very long. Either through death or disinclination, no one stays there, and after a few days of living in the place, Levi can understand why. Strange noises can be heard at all hours of the day and night, and disturbing and scary things begin to happen to him. He never believed in ghosts before, but when events take a sinister turn, he knows he must look for help. He finds it in the unlikely form of the blue-haired leader of a ghost tour.

Blue Billings is edgy, beautiful, and lost. Utterly lost. He conceals so many secrets that some days it’s a miracle he remembers his own name. He knows that he should ignore Levi because he threatens the tenuous grip Blue has on survival. But there’s something about the kind-eyed man that draws Blue to him. Something that demands he stay and fight for him when he would normally run in the opposite direction.

As the two men investigate the shocking truth behind Levi’s house, they also discover a deep connection that defies the short length of time they’ve known each other. But when events escalate and his life is on the line, Levi has to wonder if it was wise to trust the Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0819FQJLX
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lily Morton (November 14, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4985 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #59,967 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #427 in Gay & Lesbian (Kindle Store)
- #773 in Gay Fiction
- #1,932 in Gay Romance

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Lily is a bestselling gay romance author. She writes love stories filled with heat and humour.

She lives in sunny England with her husband and two children, all of whom claim that they haven't had a proper conversation with her since she got her Kindle.

Lily has spent her life with her head full of daydreams, and decided one day to just sit down and start writing about them. In the process she discovered that she actually loved writing, because how else would she get to spend her time with hot and funny men?

She loves chocolate and Baileys and the best of all creations - Chocolate Baileys!

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KP

An utter delight from start to finish

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022

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I'm always hesitant to pick up something even horror-adjacent because I'm a big chicken when it comes to scary stuff. But, this managed to be just the right amount of spooky for me, and was balanced really well by an incredibly sweet romance and fantastic side characters.

Levi Black's life needs a new direction. After breaking up with his long-time boyfriend, he receives the news that he's inherited a house in York. Naturally, he sees this as his opportunity for a fresh start. But, when he gets to said house he finds out that it's got quite the reputation, and nobody stays too long. His search for answers about his house leads him to the Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings ghost tour leader extraordinaire. While they work together to unravel the mysteries of Levi's house, the two men find themselves forging a connection. And, they will have to decide if the potential of something great is worth opening yourself up to heartbreak.

I absolutely adore both Levi and Blue as characters. Levi is so steadfast and is the perfect balance to Blue. He wants to be there and support Blue, but is always very cognizant of Blue's boundaries and refuses to cross them. And, Blue. I just want to wrap him in a blanket and give him a big hug. He has been through so much, but still manages to be a dedicated friend and kind person. He deserves all of the good things - but, mostly he deserves Levi.

Three Thoughts:
1. I love Tom and Blue's friendship. It's the perfect amount of snark and found family.
2. The balance between the romance and the mystery was so well done and had me not wanting to put the book down.
3. The way Blue and Levi communicate with each other about what they want in a relationship and the care the have with building something strong because they want it to last was just....ugh, so wonderful.

While this book doesn't end with what I would consider an HEA, the ending is quite satisfying and puts them in a good place to get their true happily ever after in the second book. Highly, highly recommend.

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Victoria

4 chill bump raising stars!

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019

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First, let me start by saying I loved every second of this book. I read it in one day, not wanting to put it down.

This was Lily’s first paranormal romance novel and I’m having a hard time believing that. The way she wrote this doesn't come off as her first time writing in this genre. I’m thinking she’s been holding back on us 😱.

I thought I was getting a creepy, spooky story about ghosts and got a creepy, spooky story about ghosts, a house AND two adorably loveable characters in Blue and Levi. Blue’s story is tragic and Levi is mourning the loss of his mother and mending a broken heart from his cheating ex. But these two fit so perfectly ... together they make an awesome couple with some of the best witty banter that I've come to expect from Lily Morton.

This is another well written story by Lily Morton with wounded characters that are so caring, compelling, and lovable. Both Levi and Blue work to uncover who or what is haunting Levi’s newly inherited house, and and get rid of the harmful spirit.

Along with all of the "nail biting" moments, we also get to watch the Amazing Blue come into his own and find true happiness for the first time in his life. It was truly heart warming.

I highly recommend The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings and can't wait to see what adventures these two guys get up to next!

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Meagan

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022

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I loved this book so much! I loved the ghost tours, the history, the super creepy haunted house, and of course, the ghosts (especially Rosalind!). It was just such a fun read.

I honestly really loved Blue and Levi. They had such an interesting dynamic right from the start and it just got better and better the more I read. I liked that Blue so guarded and Levi was so open. I also liked that Levi was a little bit of a skeptic about all the ghostly things that were going on in his house.

I think the only thing that I didn’t really love about this book was how quickly Blue and Levi fell into a relationship. I felt like that part was just a bit rushed. Though I did appreciate that Blue (and Levi to a smaller extent) was a little skeptical of everything that led up to them falling into their relationship. Even when he wanted to let it happen. So that was nice.

Over all, this was such a great read and I can’t wait to read more! This is getting a solid four and a half stars. 😊

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Katy Dee

really enjoyable, an excellent read

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024

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the characters are unique and lovable, and their banter is funny and entertaining. i enjoyed reading their personal growth over the course of the story, and how they grew together.

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Wonderful book

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023

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I'm reading these in the wrong order because I started with Will's book which scared the **** out of me, but I have to say I enjoyed this one a whole lot more.
Maybe because I knew what I was getting myself into, but also apart from one or two scenes, the characters were rarely TSTL, which is a vast improvement.
I really liked the combination of ghost story, mystery and romance.
Both Levi and Blue are great characters.
On to the next.

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Jessica B.

second read - 3.5 stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024

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This is the second time I’ve read this book. I couldn’t remember the details and needed to re-read it in order to move on with the series.

The mystery is good and I enjoy the setting and the characters. It’s more about the mystery than the romance. Heat level is almost nonexistent. That being said, Blue and Levi make a good pair.

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shrobin

Spooky

Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2021

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I think this book had all the elements I never knew I needed all at the right time, but I loved it. The characters were well sketched, the chemistry good and the suspense was there for sure. A few parts made me start flipping pages at a fast rate and that is the best mark of a good book. This one captured me. I could have guessed I’m sure at the final connection but I blew through the book too fast for contemplation. Also, ‘snickleway’ is *the* cutest term I have ever heard for what I assume is an alley, or at least a street. 10/10

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This was...... AMAZING!

Reviewed in Brazil on September 10, 2021

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Gosh it's good. I loved it! Their romance is so cute and lovely. Both of them are so peculiar and I just love how despite all life had thrown at him Blue kept on fighting and even when saying he didn't want anything with love or trust he decided he would protect Levi at any cost and took such good care of him. And I'm out of words at how sweet and caring and loving Levi is! They are perfect to each other. Now! The thriller part of the story I must confess it was truly ..... thrilling. WOW sometimes I would even have shivers going down my arms like crazy! Real good how everything unfolded. Really. I can't wait to read the next.

Gádor Rubias

New favourite book!

Reviewed in Spain on March 3, 2024

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Alright, folx, I think I've found a new favourite book? Even though I've read many MLM books, many paranormal books, and more than a couple that classify as both, this one fascinated me to no end. The ghost side of things is reminiscent of the eery, melancholic atmosphere in "Anna Dressed in Blood", whereas the romance is heartwarming, lovely, and had me swooning.

One of the things I liked the most, aside from the pure chemistry between Levi and Blue, was how the relationship was never treated as a fix-it-all for Levi and Blue's issues. Although they know and trust that the other loves them, they still have their doubts and their trauma. Blue in particular was a really well-executed character regarding his past as a homeless sex worker, and I was really enthralled by his development as the pages turned. Even though Levi himself doesn't have such massive issues, he did have many doubts about his own self-worth, and his grief for his mother's death was frozen in place.

The plot was compelling and scary enough, too, and I enjoyed every second of it. NEED this series to never end! I could read about Levi and Blue forever!

Soulgal

Lily Morton at her best!

Reviewed in India on April 4, 2021

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Reading this story is an experience. It's got chilling and swoony moments in equal measure and I can say that Lily Morton is a very balanced writer. No doubt she can write paranormal because there were times I was biting my nails and felt the adrenaline reading most of the spooky bits. My attention rapt with the hauntings of the house.
For the romance, there is easy chemistry between Levi & Blue that this author does so well.
I've not been to England but Lily Morton brings me along to so many wonderful places and enlightening me with tidbits of info that I instantly Google to experience. Her books are such joys for me!
I'm off to read Black & Blue's new haunted adventures and you should too!

Jordan Tapson

Beautiful (Has some spoilers)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2020

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So where to start? I really enjoyed this book as its quite different from other books by this author. There are supernatural elements, which I am a big fan of, with a mix of mystery, another favourite of mine, along with the great romance. Those supernatural moments weren't terrifying but they did give me chills, especially when first starting the book, which only made me more excited to see how Lily tackled the supernatural/mystery genre.

These characters really left an impression on me, probably because 1. I didn't consume a full book series of main and side characters in a short span of time (like i did with Mixed Messages & Finding home, but I blame my excitement) and 2. Blue being psychic and a medium made him much different from other characters from Lily's stories. Levi and Blue's relationship is lovely from start to finish and I love the development between them. I do admit due to Blue's abilities he does out shine Levi where I ended up forgetting Levi's name after reading the book for the first time (which I only finished about 10 minutes ago) But I'm also one of those people who needs to read a book twice to really soak up the characters properly when reading a physical book. Not to mention I did read this book in probably just under 24 hours and being a fast reader does not help me with my memory. But as I write this review the story sinks in more and more.

Levi and Blue have great personalities that compliment each other. Levi gives off this creative and playful personality which has been dimmed by his mothers death while also showing his excitement to be living in this big old house and having a place that completely belongs to him, along with it seeming to be only good thing to happen to him in that point in time. Levi also has a stumbly and awkward side, which is shown best when he starts to interact with Blue. Not to mention he is ridiculously sweet and caring.

Blue has a very good acting face. Pretending to be alright and witty even when he isn't. Both him and Levi share the sass which works well together. I also love that, just like Levi describes at one point, where others would laugh Blue doesn't, as he see's things much differently then others, quite literally. In these moments he's very thoughtful, which gives Blue a seemingly big contrast to his quite sharp tongue and theatrical personality, which he is forcing at the start, until he becomes more confident in himself and his abilities. Like Levi, Blue is very caring but has hung that part of himself up to protect himself. That's obviously changes when Levi offers a much needed and kind hand (and bed~), letting Blue's more witty, thoughtful and playful sides to come out.

I very much like that being gay isn't an issue in this story. These characters have already discovered that part of themselves and don't need to explore that. And considering the events, they have more pressing issues to attend to. It isn't another sexuality discovery story for the characters, and while I love those types of stories, I love how these characters have discovered who they are and they are just adults trying to get by. If anything that on top of the main story, would just be too much to focus on. Lily has already touched and wrote about characters discovering and accepting themselves for who they are, so it's nice change from the regular romance.

Lastly I think what impresses me most about this book. The story. I am a very sexual person and sex is already on my very active mind most of the time. So when I find a story that makes me completely forget about anything sex related, and just has me focused on the characters and their development along with the stories development, I treasure that story. Especially if I feel like skipping the sex to get back to the main story, but I didn't cause I'm me and it is development between the characters. This is what this book did for me. Most of the time I think of the sex in the story before I even read it, but if a story manages to make me forget all that as soon as a start reading, then I am a major fan. So far all a Lily Morton's books have done that for me, yes the sex is great, but I want to fall in love with the characters first.

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