A review by timap
Sweet Heat by Ellie Exton

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Miller, the male alpha lead, has known that Posie, the female omega lead and Miller’s best friend’s little sister, is his scent-matched mate for seven years, since she transitioned due to the stress of the car accident that killed his parents and left her with anosmia (the inability to smell) but she was only a young teen at the time. Because of the anosmia, Miller doesn’t know how to introduce their scent match to Posie. 

Posie has been attracted to Miller for years but thinks he leaves the room when she enters because he hates her for causing the death of his parents. Her parents have been overprotective since the accident but she’s decided it’s time for her to move out and start living. Miller is happy to see Posie breaking out of the parent-inflicted shell and he’s determined to help her in any way she needs, whether she knows about or wants his help. When Posie becomes aware of the scent match, she happily accedes to it. Now they just need to convince her brother this is a good thing…

This story is dual POV, well written, and a sweet and steamy, brother’s best friend, omegaverse sports romance. I enjoyed Miller’s fidelity and devotion to Posie, and admired and appreciated his patience in waiting for her. I enjoyed Posie’s character development, and her determination to make her own choices and have them respected. I enjoyed the relationship development. I enjoyed the steamy intimate scenes. I enjoyed the supportive family and friends. 

I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.