thank you to netgalley for providing this arc!!

first and foremost this book completely captured my attention with the opening scene and i must say from that scene alone i could tell that Donna could write. it captures everything i expected from the description of this book and made me so excited to continue.

that being said towards the middle of the book it fell flat in terms of dialogue and as much as i loved the beginning it was hard to continue on. but again overall for my first time reading a Donna Alam book it was very worthwhile.

If you find yourself in desperate need of a book with banter and a good plot, this book might be for you!!

This was a good read with a story that kept you going. It started off a little bit slow for me, but then it really picks up and you are invested in the story. I really enjoyed the relationship and dynamics between the MCs.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC!

I loved this unconventional take on Fake Dating, Billionaire MMC, Runaway Bride/Cancelled wedding romance! The banter was top tier, the FMC had me laughing and engaged the whole time. After leaving her fiancée at the alter, this runaway bride has an unconventional meeting with the Billionaire MMC- who happens to be our ex-fiancée’s sworn enemy.
This book was fast paced, engaging from the beginning with hilarious banter between the main characters and such strong chemistry between them- you couldn’t do anything but root for an HEA.

4.5 stars
This is for me a very funny interesting fake relationship love story. It is a little bit quirky, with some English humor and with a lot of love. I really enjoyed reading it.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgalley

If you love billionaire stories, fake relationships, runaway brides and a fun get back at your ex read, then this is for you. Exciting beginning, which then slowed down but engaging and surprisingly funny

I am so glad I finished this book. The character development was incredible, and the different point of views really gave insight to the thoughts of each character (which I found important for a character as emotionally complex as Oliver).
By the end of this book, I truly enjoyed the special romance between Eve and Oliver! 🩷
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.

For some unknown reason I thought that I wasn’t going to like this one but I was wrong.It was well written characters were emotionally mature well developed. Runaway bride and the morally grey hero who unintentionally rescues her is a great trope. He keeps telling her he is not a great guy but she sees underneath all his flaws. It was insta attraction at the beginning then moved into slow burn territory romance. By the end I was rooting for these characters to get their head on straight and go after the one they love.

No Romeo by Donna Alam
Rating: 4/5
Release Date: 6 August 2024

Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, not the day you uncover your fiancé's betrayal.

When Evie flees, she finds herself seeking solace in the company of her ex's sworn rival, Oliver Deubel. Oliver is undeniably arrogant, demanding, and infuriatingly irresistible.

Tropes:
👭🏼Fake Dating 
💰Billionaire MMC 
🐶Businessman×Vet
👰‍♀️Cancelled Wedding

This one grabbed me right away. I loved the unconventional meeting between Evelyn and Oliver, and the chemistry between them was electric.

However, I had some issues with the pacing. The beginning was very fast-paced, but then it slowed down significantly, making it hard for me to stay engaged. While I appreciate a slow-burn romance, the shift in tempo after such an explosive start left me losing interest at times.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Montlake, and the author, Donna Alam, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Know lucy won't be problem, she always sound out of plot even when mentioned , Nora annoyed me 🙄 Mitchell cheated on Evelyn multiple times last with birdsmaid jen and he lied a lot like when he owns a building but didn't tell , there is a dog name Mr bo( love his interactions with oliver specially waking up besides him or licking his bum 👍🏻buddy)and I don't like Evelyn mothe ( seems like ignorant) but love Matt and phin specially Matt save in Kensington palace where he saved eve from Mitchell don't like Riley eve platonic friend too sound too lose even when doing nothing , but love the book in general....

This one hooked me pretty quickly. I loved Evelyn and Oliver’s unconventional meeting and the chemistry between the two of them was on fire. My only issue was with the pacing. The beginning felt very fast paced and then it just fell into a bit of a lull. I appreciate a slow burn romance with the rest but after such an explosive start found myself losing interest at times.

An enjoyable book just needed better pacing for me!

If a good rom-com and a slightly dark romance book has a baby...it would be this book

Our billionaire MMC Oliver Deubel gets what he wants, when he wants through any means...and he wants our vet FMC Evie 😏 to get his revenge and upper hand in a business dealing,✨and he goes slightly unhinged to get her ✨ well...not so slightly 🤭

And Evie is a strong and sassy woman who throws back everything Oliver delivers ✨

We have an amazing book with good plot, characters you'll love , banter to die for 😼

Spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Comedy: ⭐⭐⭐

Tropes:
Fake dating
Billionaire MMC
Businessman×Vet
Strong,sassy FMC
Amazing side characters
Mr.Bo
Animal lovers

Hoping to get Fin and Matt's books soon🤞🏻
Thank you NetGalley and Author Donna Alam for the ARC in exchange for my honest review 💕

Tropes: Runaway bride, forced proximity, fake relationship, ex's rival, hate to love you, billionaire, and blackmail

Favorite Quote: "Harder," I rasp, trying to pull him closer. "What makes you think I take orders?"

About: A runaway bride falls into the lap of her cheating fiance's business rival. Oliver needs revenge. Evie needs a new way to get her visa. Falling in love with a billionaire can be difficult while he's blackmailing you. But not impossible.

This book got me out of my reading slump and I could hardly put it down! From their meeting to the end, I fell more and more in love with Eve and Oliver with each page. I especially loved the tension Donna Alam created. This book felt like a slow burn even as the couple found creative ways and places to be intimate.

The dialogue is what truly sold me though. It was quick, witty, and moved the story and relationship along. It was very hard to pick a favorite quote from numerous highlights! While I sometimes lost who was talking due to the speed, a little backtracking was all that was needed to get back on track.

I would devour stories about the other characters, particularly Oliver's friends. I hope those are next!

Thank you, Donna Alam, Net Galley, and Montlake for an advanced copy of No Romeo in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! The chemistry between the FMC and the MMC is hot, intense and all consuming. I felt like a fly on the wall when reading this book as it felt like I was there through each step of their journey together. If you like a Fiery female this this is definitely for you as she could stand on her own two feet she did not needed no man. The spice as well was definitely spicing as there was always sexual tension between the two.

Overall I enjoyed the book and would give it a 4 stars as it was a good little read. I definitely loved the relationship between Evie and Oliver. i will be looking forwarded to anymore books Donna publishes.

Thank you so much Net galley for giving me this opportunity to read this book.

No Romeo is a billionaire romance with a unique meet cute 🥰. From the very beginning, our FMC Eve had me laughing out loud as she not only left her cheating ex-fiancee at the altar but also hilariously exposed his bad deeds to the congregation of guests! Our runaway bride then hops into the first car she sees to avoid her angry ex and lands right on the lap of his nemesis, Oliver. Oliver is a morally grey, arrogant billionaire who’s met his match with the feisty, sweet and charming Eve.

These two had such palpable chemistry. It radiated off the page! And don’t get me started on the spice! 🥵 Is it hot in here or is it just this story?!

I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and their connection. With the amount of romance novels out there, it’s nice to see a unique approach to a popular trope. It was a breath of fresh air! This is a new-to-me author and one I’ll definitely read more of her work.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this digital ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

This definitely exceeded my expectations, what a fun read!
The romance was really cute and the characters were quite likeable.

The chemistry between the FMC and MMC was palpable and felt organic. I loved the two of them together. Eve and Oliver were great on their own as well. She’s such a sweetheart trying to navigate an incredibly difficult situation and Oliver, where do I start with him???
Arrogant, egotistical, self-important and yet such a heartthrob and such a sucker for our FMC. Everything I love in a billionaire book boyfriend.

I really enjoyed the plot, her falling on his lap while escaping her wedding made for an adorable meet-cute. The pacing of the storyline was great and didn’t feel rushed.

Overall, I’d say this a pretty solid 4 stars for me and I would definitely read this again!

I enjoyed this book! This book was also funny, Thorytellin wise i would have liked a little bit more and iwas a little thrown off by the blackmail to get Eve to live with him and how she was protesting the idea of them together because of it, to then suddenly a page later they’re in a full blown “normal” relationship. I wish there would’ve been more to the story in making that transition, but otherwise I truly did enjoy this story!

I enjoyed this book! Eve and Oliver were fun characters to get to know and I enjoyed their chemistry throughout the story, as well as their bickering. I was a little thrown off by the blackmail to get Eve to live with him and how she was protesting the idea of them together because of it, to then suddenly a page later they’re in a full blown “normal” relationship. I wish there would’ve been more to the story in making that transition, but otherwise I truly did enjoy this story!

This book brings all the drama. We start off with our heroine blowing up her wedding because her fiancé is a dirty cheat. She tells everyone about it and takes off running, ditching her shoes in a bush and jumps into a random car in her wedding dress right into the lap of a modern day Rhysand, who happens to be the rival of the dirty dog fiancé. Shenanigans ensue and I had a lovely time. The spice was spicy and the romance was good once these not quite friends relax and let it happen.

3.5⭐️
i really like the book in the beginning, it was fast paced and interesting. then i just got bored, i guess it was because of how long it was that didn’t do it for me. it was a great book, but i just have a VERYYYY long tbr, and it’s giving me a headache. i guess i just wanted a quick read, tho it was quite boring towards the end, i just kept on reading to see what oliver’s past with lucy was. and i really didn’t like oliver either.

This is my first Donna Alan book and I’m ready to read another after enjoying No Romeo. The plot was interesting and kept me engaged. The way the MMC and FFM met was original. (Runaway bride Evie jumps in Oliver’s car to avoid her ex). I also really like how this was dual POV and we got Oliver’s observations about Evie. He talks about the curve of her neck or how cute she is when she scrunches her nose when she talks. It really balanced out his morally grey-ness. I just really liked Oliver’s character.

Tropes: Dual POV, ex fiancé enemy, fake marriage, billionaire, strong FFM