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zie22214's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kjnrose's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book, it's the first I've read in this series and I will definitely go back and read the others. I love a strong Alpha that takes care of those he cares for. There's steam, love, tenderness, and so much more.
book4grace's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
margotreads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meatloafqueen's review against another edition
3.0
This could have been much better. Dimitri taking care of Brook was sweet, but I didn’t get the sense of his feelings toward Brook until he said he loved him. Like others have pointed out, he never even touches Brook’s dick!! I wanted him to admit his attraction to Brook as a man, but he never says that he is anything but straight.
casadilla12's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
foxconfessor's review against another edition
4.0
Liked it. These characters are only loosely connected to the Armitages - Brook is the cousin of Drew, the alpha of the escaped prisoner pair in the previous book, Lost Touch. That's it, though, it's really a standalone. That's great, love a standalone (more stories in a world I like is always a win) but also I missed the Scoobies, lol. I also desperately wanted a Dimitri chapter.
bronwynheeley's review against another edition
4.0
a fan. full stop and all that. I loved this book, it was isolated in what it was about, and it was so good because of it, a little reprieve from the bigger story going on in the world (as they didn't even really know what was going on-so no series spoilers) and was just wonderful. Brook and Demetri just worked together even as you watched them both become attached quickly while trying to remind themselves they aren't meant to, that this was just a contract. We got our classic alphas who are just wonderfully caring and growly, as well as a smattering of rich people being rich and, yeah, I just overall enjoyed it
teresab78's review against another edition
4.0
engaging
I’m not sure why, but I love the fake boyfriend/husband/mate trope! This did it very well. I wasn’t sure what to think of either of them to start. They both had a**h*lish tendencies, but they quickly grew on me. I kind of wish we had something from Dimitri’s point of view although his feelings did come through in his actions. I didn’t see the big reveal coming so it was a surprise. Brook’s family totally sucked, it was no wonder he was the way he was.
I’m not sure why, but I love the fake boyfriend/husband/mate trope! This did it very well. I wasn’t sure what to think of either of them to start. They both had a**h*lish tendencies, but they quickly grew on me. I kind of wish we had something from Dimitri’s point of view although his feelings did come through in his actions. I didn’t see the big reveal coming so it was a surprise. Brook’s family totally sucked, it was no wonder he was the way he was.
teereadsbooks's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
2.75 stars
This one was probably my least favorite of the series. The relationship development between Brook and Dimitri didn't make a lot of sense to me because there really wasn't any development. Dimitri is Brook's mate-for-hire, the sleep together sometimes, but there is very little talking. Dimitri only really opens up once to talk about his family. Brook and Dimitri realistically develop a nice friends with benefits type of relationship. It felt very out of left field when all of a sudden they were professing their love to each other at the end with their first kiss, all the while Dimitri is constantly insisting he's VERY straight and Brook is strictly a top. I will say, what happened with Brook's family in the end was pretty satisfying. I found it entertaining enough to finish, but this one is pretty low on my list of the Mismatched Mates series thus far.
This one was probably my least favorite of the series. The relationship development between Brook and Dimitri didn't make a lot of sense to me because there really wasn't any development. Dimitri is Brook's mate-for-hire, the sleep together sometimes, but there is very little talking. Dimitri only really opens up once to talk about his family. Brook and Dimitri realistically develop a nice friends with benefits type of relationship. It felt very out of left field when all of a sudden they were professing their love to each other at the end with their first kiss, all the while Dimitri is constantly insisting he's VERY straight and Brook is strictly a top. I will say, what happened with Brook's family in the end was pretty satisfying. I found it entertaining enough to finish, but this one is pretty low on my list of the Mismatched Mates series thus far.