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A review by justkarlah
The Perfect Mistake by Olivia Hayle
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
▫️Dual 1st person POV▫️
Even though I'm not really a huge fan of single dad/nanny books, I still wanted to give this one a try. I'm a fan of Olivia Hayle's writing, so I knew I couldn't pass up her new book!
This book had a lot of parts that I loved. Isabel as a character was one of them. She's a passionate person who's dedicated her entire life to being a ballerina. Her entire world turns upside down when she gets hurt, loses her job, and can't dance like she used to. We get to see her journey as she learns to accept her new truth, and how she chooses to live the rest of her life. I think a lot of us have gone through something like this, with the realization that our future won't look the way we always thought/hoped it would. I loved her determination and strength to keep going.
I liked how protective Alec was over his loved ones, but I'll admit, he was one of my least favorite characters. He and Isabel had some great moments together, and their banter was cute for the most part, but there was just something about him that made me not love him as much as I had hoped I would.His constant back and forth about wanting Isabel but not thinking he was enough, only to keep going to her and pushing her away over and over? This man is 40 years old! And it kept happening to the point where I was just annoyed with him, even if I do understand that it was all because of his fear of loving and losing her. I'm glad he learned to put more faith in himself and his loved ones in the end.
The sexual tension between Alec and Isabel is so, so good. It was written beautifully, and the spicy scenes did not disappoint.Alec being such a giving partner in bed made it even better. The men in Olivia Hayle's books never disappoint in that department. And the kindle scenes? Brilliant.
Alec's children and the people that helped take care of them were interesting to read about. They felt like real people, with real problems, and I liked that each one had a bit of history that led them to where they are now, which obviously resonates with Isabel and her journey. I liked that we got to read about Connie and Gabriel throughout this storyline, too!
This book has a lot of tropes that I think would interest a large group of romance readers. There's the age gap trope, single dad/nanny trope, grumpy/sunshine trope, best friend's older brother trope, and forced proximity trope, to name a few! If you love any or all of these tropes, then I would definitely recommend this book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Even though I'm not really a huge fan of single dad/nanny books, I still wanted to give this one a try. I'm a fan of Olivia Hayle's writing, so I knew I couldn't pass up her new book!
This book had a lot of parts that I loved. Isabel as a character was one of them. She's a passionate person who's dedicated her entire life to being a ballerina. Her entire world turns upside down when she gets hurt, loses her job, and can't dance like she used to. We get to see her journey as she learns to accept her new truth, and how she chooses to live the rest of her life. I think a lot of us have gone through something like this, with the realization that our future won't look the way we always thought/hoped it would. I loved her determination and strength to keep going.
I liked how protective Alec was over his loved ones, but I'll admit, he was one of my least favorite characters. He and Isabel had some great moments together, and their banter was cute for the most part, but there was just something about him that made me not love him as much as I had hoped I would.
The sexual tension between Alec and Isabel is so, so good. It was written beautifully, and the spicy scenes did not disappoint.
Alec's children and the people that helped take care of them were interesting to read about. They felt like real people, with real problems, and I liked that each one had a bit of history that led them to where they are now, which obviously resonates with Isabel and her journey. I liked that we got to read about Connie and Gabriel throughout this storyline, too!
This book has a lot of tropes that I think would interest a large group of romance readers. There's the age gap trope, single dad/nanny trope, grumpy/sunshine trope, best friend's older brother trope, and forced proximity trope, to name a few! If you love any or all of these tropes, then I would definitely recommend this book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Alcohol
Minor: Grief, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail