Wesley Greenway:
I’m a complete f*ck up. I’m now thirty, and I’ve watched all my family and friends grow up and fall in love. They have noisy houses, babies and… happiness. I hear the silence, night after night in my Minneapolis apartment. Music and tattooing are the only things that keep me sane. And love? Who needs it? I have a “lust and leave” ‘em attitude. It’s served me well… until now.
… well… until now.
Until one night in October… I get drunk and make a huge mistake with music’s hottest bachelor.
There’s just one thing, though: I’m not gay. It’s just a mistake.
A mistake that blows all my sanity to the wayside.
Miles Madison:
I’ve lived a charmed life. I’m one of the most popular rockstars in America. I’ve won awards and worked with some seriously hot acts. I’ve done whatever I’ve ever wanted without recourse… until now.
My life is shaken up with scandal, and has left me without a band and without a manager; my career is totally up in the air. For all the fame and fortune I have, I’m now alone. And love? Forget it. I can’t take the risk.
Until one night in October… I have a lapse of judgment and make one of the biggest mistakes of my life. But that mistake gives me hope that all is not lost.
If only I can get Wes to admit that this mistake between us wasn’t a mistake at all.
It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to either one of us.
Be Your Mistake is a “Bisexual Awakening” standalone contemporary MM romance set in the same “world” as my MF Be Yours Trilogy, but can be read entirely separate. This story is suitable for adults only.
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Whether you are new to MM romance or not, the romance here is just swoon-worthy. Wes and Miles are totally cute and I loved the book from start to finish. Absolutely worth my time. I’m sensing a re-read in the near future.
Such a good book. Miles and Wes’ story is perfect. My emotions were all over the place. I couldn’t put this book down. It’s extremely well written. I loved it!
No spoilers of any kind included!
Be Your Mistake was absolutely positively AMAZING!!!
I loved Miles and Wes’ story, I lost count of how many times I cried, how many times I growled in anger and how many times I laughed like a hyena while reading their story!
I gotta say I love both the characters Miles and Wes but Miles is my absolute favorite and he’ll stay my favorite!
I’ve had a obsession with M/M here lately and I have to say Sariah Skye did a fantastic job writing her first M/M story, she got everything perfect.
I can’t wait until she writes more of this genre because I want to see Anthony’s story and I most definitely want to see the feisty and oh so sassy Jamie’s story too!
So it’s most definitely going to be a big HECK FREAKIN YEAH I do recommend Be Your Mistake!
I loved it and I can honestly guarantee you will too!
I received an advanced/review copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content and honesty of my review.
Review
You know those books you read where the main characters are so clearly in love with each other that you just want to shake them and tell them to get their sh*t together so they can just be with one another?
Yeah. This was one of those books.
Both characters have some pretty big–albeit understandable–hangups when it comes to relationships, which heavily influence their interactions with each other. Add in outside forces who care far more about Miles’s image than the man himself and there are so many pressures on this couple that at times, it’s actually somewhat anxiety-inducing (or maybe that’s just because I have severe anxiety? …)
Hero
Miles is one of the most popular musicians in the country–but because of some things he’s done, plus rumors of things he’s done, he’s busily trying to clean up the public’s perception of who he is. The biggest one being that Miles was accused of sexual assault of a couple women who were in his life for the wrong reasons. This is a majorly touchy subject and I commend Sariah for approaching it the way that she did because while rape and sexual assault are absolutely a problem in this country (and around the world), there also is a problem with women–or even men–falsely accusing someone of sexual assault/rape for their own gain. Not only do false accusations hurt the falsely accused and their loved ones, it completely discredits those who have real, honest experiences with sexual assault. Those who’ve dealt with sexual assault have a hard enough time without asinine people attempting to “cry wolf,” so to speak, and making true experiences seem doubtful.
But I digress…
Miles is sweet and, unlike his public persona, endearingly shy. He’s so freakin’ adorable that I just wanted to hug him. The author has stated that his appearance is extremely similar to Shawn Mendes, so, you know, I was a fan before I even read the book, lol. (Also, this was the best mental image while reading. I just love Shawn. Sigh.)
Hero
Wes is, in a way, stereotypical tattooed bad boy–and has the promiscuous reputation to go with it–but he’s actually much deeper than I was expecting. I mean, I probably should’ve known better considering how deep Sariah’s characters tend to be, but it was still a pleasant surprise.
Wes comes from a broken family. His dad split when he was young and that has colored his view of relationships now that he’s an adult. He has trust issues and doesn’t see the point of a relationship going any further than a romp in the sheets … until Miles, that is.
Part of the fun of reading this book was watching the development in both characters. Not only from the aspect of them being two men in a relationship, but watching how they deal with feelings that go beyond having a f*ck buddy.
Bullet Points
*Miles’s agent is a grade-A dick. I can’t even tell you how badly I wanted to punch this dude in the face. And then … he surprised me and I’ve forgiven him a little bit. That’s all I’m saying
*The way Miles has to hide a huge aspect of his life–and the damage that hiding causes–was heartbreaking to read. I felt so bad for him–and Wes.
*I loveloveloved the Evan cameo. She’s so awesome, and the way Jordan got all possessive of her? So hot. (If you haven’t read Infamous, you definitely need to.)
*Jamie–Miles’s friend/housekeeper–is a fricken gem. He’s so hilarious and adds such a great presence to this book!
*This book has an abundance of sex. lol. So if you’re looking for a fast burn storyline with lots of action, look no further ;P
Conclusion
I’m still super new to the M/M genre, and while I will say it’s not my favorite subgenre of romance and I don’t foresee it becoming my favorite, I do enjoy the change of pace every now and then. I enjoyed this book and a lot of that has to do with the two main characters themselves. I just loved Miles and Wes so much–both on their own and as a couple. Watching their relationship progress from friendly to friends who fool around to two guys in love was a lot of fun to read. Plus each man has a unique personality and getting inside their heads while they’re dealing with new feelings and struggling to understand their developing relationship was so sweet and even heartwrenching at times. What these guys go through isn’t easy and my heart really went out to them, but I love how they grow and learn.
What are your thoughts on M/M romance? Are you a huge fan, don’t care for it, or somewhere in between?
Happy reading!
Original review: https://alatedbibliophile.com/review-be-your-mistake-sariah-skye/
This book wrecked me in so many ways. The characters are so honest and believable, the story is so sweet and raw. The relationship between Wes and Miles is beautiful and flawed but they love each other enough to keep trying. Who could ask for more in an author’s MM genre debut. I truly hope she continues the story with these guys!