Paper Roses

Confetti Hitched, Book 3

By: Lily Morton

Narrated by: Joel Leslie

Jed Walker thinks he’s having a midlife crisis. The only trouble is that it feels too good to stop.

Widowed at a young age, he’s spent his life since then avoiding any relationships that might end up hurting him again. He has his successful wedding planning business, Confetti Hitched, and a series of uncomplicated hookups, and that’s all he needs in life.

The one person disrupting this controlled stoicism is his younger assistant, Artie. He’s sweet and kind and has a funny way of calming Jed’s mind. So, when Artie comes to him with a problem, Jed moves heaven and earth to help, which is how he finds himself entering a fake marriage with the younger man and catching feelings. Too bad it’s all pretend. Or is it?

From bestselling author Lily Morton comes a story about how love can completely derail the best-laid plans.

This is the third book in the Confetti Hitched series, but it can be read as a standalone.

©2025 Lily Morton (P)2025 Lily Morton

Snarky goodness

When you start a book by Lily Morton you know you’ll be getting delicious snark, funny mishaps, medium angst, heartbreak and heartwarming romance with HEA. This book was no exception. Excellent performance by Joel Leslie.

So good

This entire series packs a bit of a punch. I love these characters. Artie and Jed do not have the best communication in the world. Artie is in trouble right from the start because Jed is determined to keep everyone at a distance. Broken hearts are a bit inevitable but this author does not let us lose hope in their HEA. Jed has some serious soul searching to do. This is so worth a listen and Joel Leslie does a phenomenal job as always!

Makes a Perfect Read becomes a Perfect Listen

When you meld Lily Morton’s matchless storytelling with Joel Leslie’s incomparable narration, the outcome is a delightful and delicious dive into the best of MM romance. The text runs the gamut from snark and sass to passion and anguish. I have been waiting for Jed and Artie’s story, and I devoured the book with laughter and tears. Yet listening to Joel bring the characters to life — Jed’s caramel tones and Artie’s sparkling vocal — allowed me to feel as if I know them. You can bet that this will become one of my favorite re-listens. 🎊

Awwwwww!!!!!

All the starts!!!

Gag, I love this one. It’s my favorite out of the series. I love them all but Arty and Jed were stunning. Plus Jed’s mom is the mom is amazing. I love her.

I love that these two have this spicy, kinky side to
Then that they keep locked up tight. Except when they play in the office 😉

WOW!

I have been in a reading funk lately, and part of that is because I feel like I have so much going on. So when I received the audiobook of Paper Roses, I had to take a deep breath. Lily Morton has never let me down, but like I said, I've been in a funk. This book was so good.

STORY: 5 Stars
Grumpy boss meets an employee who doesn't exactly cower. There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book. It pulled you in immediately, but more than that, you can see the story and the characters developing and growing, and I had a hard time putting it down when I needed to.

NARRATION: 5 Stars
If you've read my audiobook reviews before, you know I love how Joel Leslie brings the characters he is reading for to live. Each personality comes through and the voices are different and distinct. This book was no different. You need to listen to this because the book will come alive for you.

OVERALL: 5 STARS
Brilliant story, characters, and narration. It's a must read/listen. 5 Stars.