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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was utterly fabulous.
It's been so difficult for me to choose which one of these books has been my favourite so far, but this one is, hands downs, one of the potential candidates. I utterly loved it, start to finish.
Each one of the "Mismatched Mates" books has a distinct atmosphere and a plot and main couple that really stands out in my memory, and this one was no exception. If the previous book was somewhat darker and bolder, "The Alpha Contract" is a bit lighter, a bit more romantic, a bit more trope-y, but still heartfelt and emotional, and as steamy as all the previous books. I loved it so much!
The story is so good: I love myself a good ol' "I'll pay you so we can pretend to be together, and trick all my horrific relatives into giving me what I really want, but it's only fake, no, of course I'm not attracted to you, ha ha, wait, what am I feeling".
This book has, literally, all my favourite tropes: a fake relationship (combined with a a very real, very steamy mating), opposites attract, strong dislike-to-love, a hefty dose of hurt/comfort (there's disability rep that I really appreciated!), a tiny bit of GFY. Plus, all the usual shifter shenanigans that make Eliot Grayson one of my go-to authors: lots of knotting and mating rituals, werewolf illnesses and shamans, an alpha with a strong sense of smell (*wink, wink*) and a very pronounced protective streak and his uber rich, smaller pretend-mate who's tired of being underestimated.
I absolutely adored both MCs. Brook was fantastic: he's angry, grumpy, snarky, high-strung and intelligent, but with an endearingly awkward side that made him even more lovable. I really felt for him and for how he was constantly being treated by his so-called family. Dimitri was his perfect match: laid-back and gentle, even when he was being domineering and sexily growly; his protectiveness of Brook and his family made me really fall for him. I loved them together to bits: they've got a TON of chemistry, the constant sexual tension between them was *chef's kiss* and their sexy times were unbelievably hot, hot, HOT.
I'm soooo looking forward to reading the next book in this series! I'm not sure who it will be about, but nevertheless, I just know I'll still end up devouring it.
Thank you GRR for the ARC. I received it in exchange for an honest review.
It's been so difficult for me to choose which one of these books has been my favourite so far, but this one is, hands downs, one of the potential candidates. I utterly loved it, start to finish.
Each one of the "Mismatched Mates" books has a distinct atmosphere and a plot and main couple that really stands out in my memory, and this one was no exception. If the previous book was somewhat darker and bolder, "The Alpha Contract" is a bit lighter, a bit more romantic, a bit more trope-y, but still heartfelt and emotional, and as steamy as all the previous books. I loved it so much!
The story is so good: I love myself a good ol' "I'll pay you so we can pretend to be together, and trick all my horrific relatives into giving me what I really want, but it's only fake, no, of course I'm not attracted to you, ha ha, wait, what am I feeling".
This book has, literally, all my favourite tropes: a fake relationship (combined with a a very real, very steamy mating), opposites attract, strong dislike-to-love, a hefty dose of hurt/comfort (there's disability rep that I really appreciated!), a tiny bit of GFY. Plus, all the usual shifter shenanigans that make Eliot Grayson one of my go-to authors: lots of knotting and mating rituals, werewolf illnesses and shamans, an alpha with a strong sense of smell (*wink, wink*) and a very pronounced protective streak and his uber rich, smaller pretend-mate who's tired of being underestimated.
I absolutely adored both MCs. Brook was fantastic: he's angry, grumpy, snarky, high-strung and intelligent, but with an endearingly awkward side that made him even more lovable. I really felt for him and for how he was constantly being treated by his so-called family. Dimitri was his perfect match: laid-back and gentle, even when he was being domineering and sexily growly; his protectiveness of Brook and his family made me really fall for him. I loved them together to bits: they've got a TON of chemistry, the constant sexual tension between them was *chef's kiss* and their sexy times were unbelievably hot, hot, HOT.
I'm soooo looking forward to reading the next book in this series! I'm not sure who it will be about, but nevertheless, I just know I'll still end up devouring it.
Thank you GRR for the ARC. I received it in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
medium-paced
You'll understand the undertones and dangers early in this novel if you have read the rest of the series first, but particularly #7. But really, this whole series is terrific and I am in awe of how well the author planned it out. This one surprised me and gave me a good ending, along with extended secret pining. Win-win-win.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix