Book Review: Only With You (The Best Mistake #1) by Lauren Layne
Book Rating: 4/5
I really really enjoyed this book! At times, it’s a bit cliched, a bit too that’s totally what I’d imagine if I were daydreaming, but it is what it is. And what it is, is lovely, wonderfully sparkly fluff! Even Sophie calls it out, letting us in on that fact that yeah, it’s absurd almost but, hey, it’s a ROMANCE.
While we ignore situations that are made for romance, we boil down the book to the characters. I liked Gray. I’m so used to reading about alpha males with their macho posturing, Gray’s awkwardness was endearing. Maybe because that’s exactly how I feel, I understood the man. Social situations, ugh. I only wish we’d gotten more Gray time. To me, he seems incomplete compared to Sophie. We understand her more. We get a glimpse into his family life but not enough. How did he become CEO? How did he get to where he is and why does he have such a strained relationship with his siblings? Did he have parents? I can’t even remember. Then we have his past, which was just a blip of a conversation with Sophie. I want more Gray! (I see Will is next, so that’s good, I’ll settle for more Will. Which by the way, everyone could see that pairing coming from a mile away right?)
Then we have Sophie. Now, is it me or is it with most readers? We’re not trying to fall in love with her, we’re trying to see if she’s that annoying character. She wasn’t! I liked her but she wasn’t a complicated character. She had problems on a the superficial side so there wasn’t anything to tackle other than her complacency in life.
The chemistry between the two was great. Great, but not hot. To sum it all up, there’s nothing new here: stoic guy plus the cheerful bubbly thorn in his side. The book doesn’t break any mold but it’s as it should be: a fun, flirty read that keeps you rooting for the couple to get together.
Digital ARC provided by Netgalley.
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