Not So Lazy Boy

Shift or Not, Book 1

By: Stormi Reed

Narrated by: Curtis Michael Holland

Yes, I made a mistake, a really big one, but how long should I have to pay for it?

I mean, come on, being cursed to stay in my shifted form until my fated mate stumbles upon me? I wish there was another way to pay but when you do the crime, I guess you have to do the time.

Until then, I’ll be sitting here, a mustard yellow recliner that’s seen better days, a relic from decades past. My mate is out there, somewhere...I think... I hope.

But with each day that passes, it just doesn’t seem likely.

©2026 Stormi Reed (P)2026 Stormi Reed

Wildly Original & Hilarious MM Romance Fantasy

If you’re looking for an MM romance with a wildly original, somewhat absurd fantasy storyline, this book delivers! It's short, highly entertaining, and packed with spice, humor, and shifter magic and will keep you laughing while feeling all the heat! It’s also a unique take on the shifter trope, with the protagonist shifting into a vintage yellow recliner, along with a charming fated-mate romance that feels like a bit of a fever dream! With popular romance tropes like slow-burn connection, fated mates, snarky banter, forced proximity, and opposites attract, and with only 145 pages (4 hours on audio), it’s a book romance fans can devour in a single sitting!

The story follows Maverick, who’s searching for a new apartment after leaving a toxic relationship, and Cade, a shifter cursed for fifty years to remain in yellow recliner form. Their paths cross when Cade, browsing a yard sale, feels an unusual pull to the recliner. This sparks their fated-mate connection and sets in motion the curse, magical complications, and an untamed growing attraction. Interactions with Maverick’s ex, his best friend, and Blossom the witch, who cast the curse, introduce challenges, humor, and magical twists throughout the story.

The story is told through shifting POVs of protagonists Maverick and Cade, letting readers experience their contrasting personalities, fears, insecurities, and spicy desires. Their flirty chemistry, snarky comments, and playful teasing will delight spicy romance fans. Despite the absurd premise, both protagonists show relatable vulnerability that makes you root for their romance and for Cade’s redemption. The world-building is not overly expansive, but the origin of the curse, shifter rules, and Blossom the witch’s connection to the story add depth to keep the narrative always fresh!

The pacing is fast, fun, and addictive, with short chapters that keep the story constantly moving. The absurd humor—from the hilariously awkward scenes of Cade shifting between the yellow recliner and human to the snarky dialogue—is woven seamlessly into every scene. The spicy scenes, which make up a large portion of the book, are FULL of heat and really showcase the electric chemistry between Maverick and Cade, sure to delight steamy MM romance fans! The ending wraps up all plot threads, resolves the curse, and delivers a hopeful epilogue that will leave readers smiling.

NARRATION:

The audiobook of Not So Lazy Boy is read by award‑winning narrator Curtis Michael Holland, known for his rich, engaging voice and renowned for his narration in both romance and fantasy.

Holland portrays protagonist Cade with a warm, sensual voice layered with vulnerability that highlights his loyal, introspective nature and the weight of his long curse, which he’s eager to break by finding his mate. In contrast, he gives Maverick a sharper, expressive voice that captures his wit and emotionally reactive personality. The dialogue between Cade and Maverick is a standout, with Holland bringing their fated‑mate connection to life, full of electric chemistry and untamed desire, making the romance both believable and compelling. During Cade’s inner monologues, Holland conveys his regret over past actions (that led to the curse), and his plans for redemption are engaging. He also gives distinct, entertaining voices to all the side characters—a menacing tone for Maverick’s ex, a warm, supportive voice for Maverick’s best friend, and a playful, mystical voice for Blossom the witch—while keeping POV shifts seamless, making the entire listening experience enjoyable!

For fans of spicy MM romance, Holland brings out all the heat to the steamy scenes with confident, expressive narration, seamlessly weaving them into the story’s humor and quirky fantasy elements so there’s never a dull moment! The result is an audiobook you can easily binge in one sitting!

Such fun!

Great narration by Curtis Michael Holland
This book was one of the most unique shifter romances I’ve ever read! No animals here, the shift is into…a recliner. Not just any recliner, a cursed recliner who’s been stuck in this form for decades, and can only shift back to his human form when he finds his fated mate. The problem? He’s a 70s style mustard yellow chair with rips in his leather, and everyone just walks past him. Then comes Maverick: a lovely pastry chef with a broken heart who just wants to be loved. Maverick doesn’t anticipate that his swanky new chair could also be the love of his life but…stranger things have happened, right?