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

Lots of spice! Enjoyed reading this book by Donna and can’t wait to see how the other two members of Maven Inc find their HEA

This digital ARC was obtainable via NetGalley for an honest review.

"No Romeo" is a sexy story about a runaway bride. I enjoyed the beginning as I found it hilarious. I didn't really care for the plot, but I continued for the vibes. Oliver and Eve had great chemistry.

Wow, it’s been awhile since I read a book with quite this much spice (not complaining)!

So, spice: 4/5
Story: 4/5

I loved these characters. Evelyn is such a “take no crap” person; I adore her. Her friends are also great. Oliver is such a dichotomous man: sweet and yet ruthless. It was so interesting watching the two of them learn from each other and grow together.


𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺, 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.

This was such a fun read! Billionaire romance isn’t my go to favourite trope but I absolutely love a runaway bride and I’m really glad I got the opportunity to read for a review. The meet cute was hilarious and though they often annoyed the hell out of me, I adored the dynamic between Eve and Oliver. He’s super arrogant and uptight (he’s a billionaire duhh) and a tad morally gray, so the feisty and often reluctant Eve was a perfect match for his undoing. There was some great bickering in this book and I really liked how funny the side characters were. Especially Fin and Yara.
This book was a great bit of spicy escapism. I’ve never read Donna’s books before but I’ll definitely be diving into some more after this.

Unlike any other Donna Alam's books, this bored me to death. I couldn't finish it, gone for about half a book. Normally I love her books, maybe i will come back to this at later date but definitely not right now.

No Romeo
After receiving copies of her husband to be sex texts to her maid of honour Evie waits until the actual ceremony to read them out loud to all the guests. She then flees the scene jumping into a chauffeur driven car in her full wedding regalia and meets Oliver Deubel, filthy rich, outrageously handsome and very powerful.
It’s turns out that Evie’s now ex is Oliver’s worst enemy so if Evie helps Oliver to get the upper hand in a business deal he will provide her with accommodation in his home and help her obtain her visa and stay in the UK rather than having to return to The USA.
The sparks fly, Evie is no pushover and the relationship develops with some very humorous moments and very ‘got’ scenes. An enjoyable if not predictable read.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

This book is great!! The storyline and characters are well developed and interesting. I became so engrossed in the book that I finished it in one evening!

I must admit, it did take me a while to get into this book - despite the fact I liked Evie from the very start of the book. Evie is funny, stubborn, witty, strong and fierce. She's kind and outspoken, she cares deeply and is such a good female main character to root for. She was my favourite part of the book. Once I did get into the book, and the story of Evie and Oliver, I couldn't stop. I was rooting for them and their happy ending. Oliver is such a fun male main character - morally grey and don't we just love that? He cares just as deeply as Evie, despite not showing it in the same way. The story was interesting and fun and the characters were interesting as well - Oliver and his two friends, Fin and Matt, had a fun dynamic. I wish we could have seen more of Riley and Lucy but the characters you get to know along the way are certainly enough to keep you entertained throughout - see Nora and Yara. I would definitely recommend the book!

Oh my god, No Romeo surpassed my expectations with its fun and flirty spirit, its deft and nuanced handling of the tropes and its low level of angst and longing throughout. I would highly be recommending this book.

< FIVE STARS > – WOULD READ AGAIN. Honestly this one tickled me, and no it wasn’t my own little Bo who also has unsavoury pastimes. As always Donna Alam creates characters that you adore, they may have their own brand of crazy, but that just makes them that much more adorable and relatable. I can’t wait to see what the Little Birdy will tell us next; will Fin get his chance at the spotlight where it seems he enjoys himself, or will it be Matt, the strong quiet one. Eve has such a warm heart; you know that she would be the perfect vet. Oliver maybe the perfect balance for her, you know that he will keep that heart warm and not overdone. I have certainly changed my ultimate dinner party guest now, as it would be Mandy, what a character they are. Theres just that sparkle there that you can’t ignore.

You will absolutely fall in love with this story. Eve has been through enough and her wedding day is no exception. She is determined to finally live the life she wants and she isn’t going to take lies from nobody. On her running spree she literally falls into Oliver’s lap. Oliver can’t believe his good fortune and shock about the beautiful creature that has taken over his lap. Oliver is a ruthless businessman ho can’t pass up this amazing opportunity that includes Eve. Will things go as planned or will there be some curves up ahead? I was given an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.