Welcome to Preston College. A top ranked biology program? Check. Division One football? Check. A shy genius and a hot jock both stuck on campus for the summer? Now things are heating up… a celibacy club!!) two of my roommates met theirs.
I met someone last year, too. He was an alpha. He was a football player. He was gorgeous and funny and really, really nice. Besides science, he was basically the only thing I could think about all year long. But alphas don’t notice me and sports just confuse me, so now that Bryce Connors doesn’t need me to tutor him anymore, I’ll probably never see him again.
Too bad it will probably take longer than that to stop wishing I could…
BRYCE
Nineteen years ago, my dad gave up his pro football career to raise me, and ever since the first time he handed me a ball I’ve only had one priority: realizing the dreams he never had a chance to. But don’t get me wrong, I’m not just gonna make it for him. I most definitely love football, too. In fact, up until last year, I would’ve said that outside of my dad, it was the only thing I loved.
And okay, all right, maybe “love” is too big of a word for my new #1 priority, the crazy-smart omega who saved my scholarship last year, Emmett Christianson… but then again, the way I haven’t been able to get him off my mind? Maybe it’s not.
That’s why, when I head back to campus for summer workouts, I’ve got a plan…
MAKE ME TRUST YOU is the third book in the Omega Celibacy Club series, a contemporary omegaverse world where the only thing stronger than an alpha’s will is his desire to keep his omega happy, and where even omegas who aren’t expecting a fated mate of their own sometimes still find them.
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Shy nerdy biology major tutors football star jock and develops a major crush… or is it something stronger? And does the hot jock feel the same way? That just couldn’t be possible… or could it?
Bryce’s status as a university football star means he has a shot of being drafted into the pros, a dream of his dad’s. Bryce loves football, but since meeting Emmett he knows deep down that Em is the omega for him… he just needs to convince Em of it while keeping their relationship off his dad’s radar.
In addition to Bryce’s dad, there are some very hot heats of Emmett’s to contend with, a Superfan omega rival, and a nasty peanut allergy — this is a very fun ride, with the steam level turned up to 11! Don’t miss this one!
3.5 sweet and sexy stars.
Opposites attract, ugly duckling, fated mates…so many tropes to love in this book. This was a successful story with very little angst, a whole lot of intimacy of all kinds, and watching two men find their place in life and with each other.
I was charmed immediately by the bumbling Emmett in book one. I’ve always been a sucker for the Ugly Duckling trope and while Emmett is the only one who describes himself as plain, his awkwardness and incredible intelligence definitely set him apart from the other members of the OCC. When Bryce shows up to claim him, he begins to see that there’s someone who could want him for all that he really is and I loved that for him.
Bryce was a little harder to love right away. His youth was apparent in many ways and it nearly kept him from keeping Emmett. Once he finally expressed how he felt and his conviction that Emmett was his one and only, it got a lot better. He had his one big “denial” moment, but in his young mind it was to protect what he was building with Emmett and I could see how a very naive 19 year old would think that. It was also something he needed to go through to grow apart from the dreams of his father and to find his own path. For being the typical jock, he was also the most tender, expressive, earnest young man and by the end of the story I was fully in love with his character.
The two men together spent a lot of time getting to know the more carnal side of their pairing, as expected from this series and sub-genre, and I would have liked to see a little more balance between getting to know one another and seeing them find shared interests outside the bedroom. One thing that stood out and really sold me on the story was watching the evolution of Bryce’s relationship with his father. His father wasn’t the enemy and seeing them have their moment of reckoning and resolution really brought this story forward and added depth to the conclusion. Overall this was an absolutely pleasant read that fits with the series and drew me in right away. I’m incredibly intrigued about Tristan’s alpha and will likely be back for more.
Some of the lines were absolutely hilarious. Even more so than the previous books, and while Tristan made me chuckle before, he had me laughing out loud this time around. I CAN’T WAIT FOR HIS BOOK!!
I would definitely recommend this book, especially to anybody who has been reading the series. This could be read as a standalone, but you might miss a few details from the other books that are necessary to the overarching series plot.
*possible spoilers*
What I liked:
-This series plays on a trope and you have to understand that to truly enjoy these books. When I stumbled across this series, it sounded light and fun (it is) and I’ve enjoyed each book. As with many ABO books, I was expecting the whole insta-fated mates to baby! But each book’s relationship has a different progression and outcomes.
-This is a strong addition to the series and just as fun as the other books.
-Tristan has been the star of this series, and he did not disappoint in this book. I love all the side characters, and there’s a new one introduced whose quips made me smile, but Tristan is (obviously) my favorite. I seriously can’t wait to read his story.
-Emmett and Bryce are cute! I read a few reviews that mention this book being less hot than the other two books, but I disagree. This book has a good mix of plot plus hot moments. And how they bond? I’m still laughing!
-There is some miscommunication (which is my least favorite thing period), but it’s minor to the story and doesn’t drag on.
-The epilogue is cute and a great wrap up to the story!
What I didn’t like:
-There are a lot of internal musings and running commentary that sometimes seem to go on and on. This is a personal pet peeve of mine. I skimmed through the more repetitive / predictable parts and didn’t miss anything important to the story. It wasn’t all frustrating or unnecessary; Emmett internally freaking out or overthinking is definitely part of his character. But I’m the kind of reader who appreciates more dialogue versus long narrative paragraphs.
-Because there is so much internal narration, the characters internalize everything and never really discuss or talk through things. When they do, it’s brief, and there’s still an expectation of understanding each other without verbally addressing things. This could be attributed to the whole fated mates idea, so maybe they do just get each other, but they’re certainly not mind readers.
-I wish there was a touch more time between the main characters where they’re just doing everyday normal things and not dealing with external problems.
I rated the other books with 3 stars, but I’m giving this one 4 stars. I feel like the overall story has a better flow and plot development than the the first and second book and, again, I loved the epilogue. This book was exactly what I was hoping for / expecting, plus a little more.
Title: Make Me Trust You: OCC #3
Author: Angel Knots
Release Date: 8/22/2019
Genre/ Trope(s): MM Romance; non-shifter Omegaverse; Mpreg
Page Count: 306p.
SteaMMy Swordplay: 3 out of 5
Sharonica-Stars: 4 out of 5
GoodReads AVG: 4.25
With dual POV we get to enjoy Emmett and Bryce as they awkwardly build their relationship from classmates at a prestigious college to roommates to something more.
Emmett has been my favorite OCC club member and I knew I would love his story. He is absolutely the most adorkable brainiac ever. He blushes at the slightest hint of anything sMMexy but longs for his own fated Alpha, even though his chances of being struck by lightning are greater than that happening. Or so science has shown. Em is so sweet compassionate, and loyal that I knew from book one he would be my favorite character and he did not disappoint me.
The Alpha in this story is one Emmett tutored and one of the star players on the school’s football team. Bryce was raised by his single Alpha father, and has had one dream and goal his entire life… Football and going Pro!
Bryce knows he will never have the same classes Em does because he is only a sophomore while Emmett is going into his final year at Preston. So, if Bryce wants to claim the sweet Omega as his he has to come up with a way they can see each other outside of the classroom.
Just like with football Bryce knows to see the end goal all he has to do is set up the perfect play and follow it through to the endzone. First though, he may have to tackle his father. Literally!
This was so cute with Emmett’s quirks, Bryce’s youthful alpha-ness, and of course all secondary characters to help spice things up.
Even though there are quite a few pages, the story is high energy and fast paced. Low angst and mainly just sweet quirky fun.
The next story is Tristan’s and I CANNOT wait!
I read a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
Book three in the Omega Celibacy Club series gives us Emmett. Sweet, smart, adorable, bumbling Emmett. If you’re familiar to the series, you already know that there isn’t much in the way of actual celibacy going on within the OCC, but they do give it the old college try. Emmett has been a favorite character since he was introduced, so I was excited to get my hands on his story. I loved getting a peek inside his head, especially when Bryce was in close proximity. This one was a bit different than the first two since Bryce is as inexperienced as Emmett when it comes to relationships. Even so, he is a sweetheart and absolutely perfect for our adorable little omega, and their situation makes for some great scenes between them. Our angst comes from a bit of miscommunication, but it’s short-lived, and most of the story is great fun and positively hilarious. I’ve loved each book in this series, and this third book is just one more reason why. It’s sweet, sexy, and loads and loads of fun. Tristan should be our next fated mate, and with his constant quips and snark, I can’t wait to see who Angel Knots has planned for him.
If you enjoy laugh out loud mpreg, Make Me Trust You is just the book for you!
This whole series has been fun to read, but I think this book is my favourite of the lot.. so far.
I love fated mates stories and Ms Knots did not disappoint with this one!
Emmett is one of only two members left in the Omega Celibacy Club. He’s adorable, he’s clueless, he’s innocent and he’s endearing.
Bryce… I had to keep reminding myself that he’s only 19!
Of course, secondary character Tristan is still my favourite and I can’t wait to read his story.
This beautiful, heartwarming Mpreg romance was an absolute pleasure to read. There are some character crossovers but it can be read as a standalone. The story-line and plot is well-thought out and written with some unexpected events & occurrences, it keeps the reader’s attention. The interesting characters are well-developed & quite realistic with their emotions & expectation although one of the characters is actually quite clueless about flirting & emotional attractions. There is good support from the secondary characters.
There is: a lovable but sometimes awkward alpha jock (Bryre) has a plan to claim a super-smart omega geek (Emmett) just happens to belong a celibacy club, a female alpha (Helen), a caring but somewhat controlling father (Jeff Connors), friendship, some twists, drama, humor, manipulations, determination, attractions, distractions, well-meaning devious plans, embarrassment, friendly advice, heat issues, fated mates, a life-threatening allergy, emotional feelings, bonded, love, contentment, some steam & a beautiful happy conclusion. I look forward to future books from this author with great anticipation & would recommend this book.