Scan barcode
75_sweetestbook's review
5.0
Wow what another amazing read that will have you in for a hot ride of opposites attract, Matthew and Nina and a crazy mix of excitement and sweet softness that will have you hooked from the very first chapter and will be pulled in to the Witty and angst words that roll of the pages.
kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
4.0
The Other Man is filled with suspense, drama and an inside look into a man who falls into an obsession with a married woman. As the title implies this book does involve cheating, but perhaps you've always wondered what is was like on the flipside to "be the other man".
Matthew Zota seems to have a penchant for married women, that is at least how he meet Nina Gardner. Being a single man in New York you'd think he'd have no trouble finding a single gal, but somehow the taken ones seemed to end up in his bed.
Enter Nina, whom he can't seem to stop obsessing about. She continually pushes him away, tells him it cannot work, that she is in fact a married woman, yet he goes back again and again like some kind of punishment. On top this obsession, he could have the potential to lose his job. He is an Assistant DA and the connections she has is really what could risk him his job. Matthew knows what love is, his grandparents fell in love as teenagers and were a strong foundation of what a relationship is and can be. Why he can't seem to find what they had is somewhat of a mystery, even to him. While he's investigating a huge case, Nina, the woman he's been obsessed about waltzes back into his life and the two become tangled, perhaps more than he could have guessed.
Nina is a rich socialite and tied to the current investigation Matthew has on going. Could those ties be deeper? We don't find out the full answer to this question in this book, but there are hints that perhaps they could be. Personally, I wasn't a fan of this relationship overall. Not so much because she was married and Matthew wanted to pursue her, but more so for the reasons Nina insisted or more like continued to stay with her husband. Nina is actually the one in her marriage with money, her husband is abusive, and she is unhappy plain and simple. So why stay with her husband and then also continue to play with Matt's emotions? I suppose this is what bothered me about their affair when there really seemed to be no motivation.
The story didn't connect with me, mostly I believe, because it was based on a one night affair where the emotions were still surface level and I never felt them connecting deeper. Most of the time Nina spent the story running away from Matthew telling him their relationship wasn't going to work while he chased her down and begged her to give him a chance.
Matthew Zota seems to have a penchant for married women, that is at least how he meet Nina Gardner. Being a single man in New York you'd think he'd have no trouble finding a single gal, but somehow the taken ones seemed to end up in his bed.
Enter Nina, whom he can't seem to stop obsessing about. She continually pushes him away, tells him it cannot work, that she is in fact a married woman, yet he goes back again and again like some kind of punishment. On top this obsession, he could have the potential to lose his job. He is an Assistant DA and the connections she has is really what could risk him his job. Matthew knows what love is, his grandparents fell in love as teenagers and were a strong foundation of what a relationship is and can be. Why he can't seem to find what they had is somewhat of a mystery, even to him. While he's investigating a huge case, Nina, the woman he's been obsessed about waltzes back into his life and the two become tangled, perhaps more than he could have guessed.
Nina is a rich socialite and tied to the current investigation Matthew has on going. Could those ties be deeper? We don't find out the full answer to this question in this book, but there are hints that perhaps they could be. Personally, I wasn't a fan of this relationship overall. Not so much because she was married and Matthew wanted to pursue her, but more so for the reasons Nina insisted or more like continued to stay with her husband. Nina is actually the one in her marriage with money, her husband is abusive, and she is unhappy plain and simple. So why stay with her husband and then also continue to play with Matt's emotions? I suppose this is what bothered me about their affair when there really seemed to be no motivation.
The story didn't connect with me, mostly I believe, because it was based on a one night affair where the emotions were still surface level and I never felt them connecting deeper. Most of the time Nina spent the story running away from Matthew telling him their relationship wasn't going to work while he chased her down and begged her to give him a chance.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
Is it devotion or obsession? Is it compassion, love or lust? The more you get into the book the more questions the reader comes up with. Nicole French has a way of sucking the reader into the story and not letting them go. This time it is with Nina and Matthew. One brief encounter that shifts the entire world on it's axis. There were moments of great passion and moments of anger and frustration - and that ending - wow - I need more ASAP. Another great beginning to a series that will certainly become a favorite.
mrs_d_reader's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book 1 of 3 with prequel at 0.5
thebookdealer24's review against another edition
5.0
Heart-wrenching but can't help falling in love with the characters
Nicole continues to provide us with stories that are so realistic, you can't help but fall in love with (or hate) the characters. If you've never given a taboo romance a chance, read this one!! Starting with the prequel The Scarlet Night.
The trials and hardships these two go through... ugh my heart! I wouldn't quite say it was a cliffhanger ending but I am for sure on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next installment! I loved seeing characters we met in previous series. I love the interconnection between all the books that Nicole has wrote.
Knocked it out of the park again, Ms. French!
Nicole continues to provide us with stories that are so realistic, you can't help but fall in love with (or hate) the characters. If you've never given a taboo romance a chance, read this one!! Starting with the prequel The Scarlet Night.
The trials and hardships these two go through... ugh my heart! I wouldn't quite say it was a cliffhanger ending but I am for sure on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next installment! I loved seeing characters we met in previous series. I love the interconnection between all the books that Nicole has wrote.
Knocked it out of the park again, Ms. French!
joskypay's review against another edition
5.0
Do you have your one-click finger warmed up? You're going to need it on this one! EVERY STAR AND THEN SOME! Nina and Zola knocked my socks off! The way this author pulls you into her stories is amazing. Never thought I would like a book where one of the mains cheated. Threw that theory out the window. The way this story reads is very film noir in my head. In my mind, Zola was very Sinatra/Humphrey Bogart type charm. Old school classy but so HOT. Nina was all demure until Zola dirtied her up like a big screen siren. Their chemistry was undeniable and when it burns they know it will take out others, so they wisely decide to end it, but are so drawn to each other they are helpless to fight it. I can NOT wait to see what happens when the gloves are off!
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fab start to this series. Very highly recommend this book
bookaddictreviews's review
5.0
I have been dying for more of Matthew and Nina since reading The Scarlet Night. That little novella caught me hook, line and sinker. The Other Man is the first book in their story and it was brilliant, beautiful and completely addicting.
It is hard not to love Matthew. He’s hardworking, determined and the man knows what he wants and he isn’t afraid to go after it. Plus, the man is super protective. He’s the only man in his family and the way he looks after his sisters is great. I love the sense of family he has when it comes to them, his nieces and nephews and his nonna. Nina may be married, have a family, come from wealth, but there is no hiding the fact she is lonely. Matthew brings out a different side of her and Nina brings out a different side in Matthew. They are two halves that make a whole. However, their “relationship” isn’t easy and at this point I don’t think it ever will be. There is an insane amount of chemistry between them, seriously, when they are together things are explosive!
The Other Man is full of secrets, twists, turns, suspense, drama and HEAT. Once you start it you won’t be able to stop. I can’t wait to see what is in store for them in book 2 of the series. This one is a MUST READ for me!
It is hard not to love Matthew. He’s hardworking, determined and the man knows what he wants and he isn’t afraid to go after it. Plus, the man is super protective. He’s the only man in his family and the way he looks after his sisters is great. I love the sense of family he has when it comes to them, his nieces and nephews and his nonna. Nina may be married, have a family, come from wealth, but there is no hiding the fact she is lonely. Matthew brings out a different side of her and Nina brings out a different side in Matthew. They are two halves that make a whole. However, their “relationship” isn’t easy and at this point I don’t think it ever will be. There is an insane amount of chemistry between them, seriously, when they are together things are explosive!
The Other Man is full of secrets, twists, turns, suspense, drama and HEAT. Once you start it you won’t be able to stop. I can’t wait to see what is in store for them in book 2 of the series. This one is a MUST READ for me!
amz101's review
5.0
This isn't my first book by this author... Nicole French has become a favorite of mine over the last few months and I've been excited about this release and I wasn't disappointed. I went into it not exactly knowing what to expect but I knew it would be emotional... Because that's what this author does.
The author managed to break my heart, put it back together again, only to break it all over again. I'm not sure whether I want to scream and cry, curse this author out or give her a hug. I did NOT expect that Matthew and Nina story would make me that emotional, I expected a little but what I got was so much more than expected.
Matthew is a hard worker, he knows what he wants and he isn't scared to grab it. He's determined and I couldn't help but swoon when it came to this man. He was very protective and I love that in a Hero. He's the only male in his family and he is super protective of his family, he has a strong sense of family values, again another box ticked up.
Nina is married, she has a family, she has money, but she is lonely and that is made apparent from the beginning. She can't hide it. So when it comes to these two, there is a connect, Matthew brings out a different side of her, a happier side, and she brings out a different side to her but as much chemistry and spark there is between these two... None of this is going to be easy. Not with everything else coming into it. It's messy but this connection they have for one another is nothing like either of them have felt before. They bring out the best sides in each other and it shines. But will they get the happily ever after?
This book was full of drama, angst, emotion, passion, suspense, mystery and plot twists I DID NOT SEE COMING! GAH! I was completely hooked. Ms. French and her way with words always captivate me and this book was no exception. I was hooked from page one! I can't wait to see where the author goes with this and what book two will bring!
5 Stars!
The author managed to break my heart, put it back together again, only to break it all over again. I'm not sure whether I want to scream and cry, curse this author out or give her a hug. I did NOT expect that Matthew and Nina story would make me that emotional, I expected a little but what I got was so much more than expected.
Matthew is a hard worker, he knows what he wants and he isn't scared to grab it. He's determined and I couldn't help but swoon when it came to this man. He was very protective and I love that in a Hero. He's the only male in his family and he is super protective of his family, he has a strong sense of family values, again another box ticked up.
Nina is married, she has a family, she has money, but she is lonely and that is made apparent from the beginning. She can't hide it. So when it comes to these two, there is a connect, Matthew brings out a different side of her, a happier side, and she brings out a different side to her but as much chemistry and spark there is between these two... None of this is going to be easy. Not with everything else coming into it. It's messy but this connection they have for one another is nothing like either of them have felt before. They bring out the best sides in each other and it shines. But will they get the happily ever after?
This book was full of drama, angst, emotion, passion, suspense, mystery and plot twists I DID NOT SEE COMING! GAH! I was completely hooked. Ms. French and her way with words always captivate me and this book was no exception. I was hooked from page one! I can't wait to see where the author goes with this and what book two will bring!
5 Stars!
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fab start to this series. Very highly recommend this book