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The Wrong Alpha #3
Illicit
These feelings are utterly wrong. He must be an impostor.
The last time Liam Blake saw his eldest brother, Liam was five and Anthony was sixteen. Liam barely remembers him. He remembers adoring him and remembers missing him, but his childhood memories faded as he grew up.
Fifteen years later, a man who calls himself Anthony Blake finally comes home after the war ends. He has documents that prove his identity, and he has Anthony’s dark hair, blue eyes, and broad shoulders. There’s no reason to think he isn’t who he says he is—except for Liam’s strange, inexplicable attraction to the man who claims to be Anthony.
Liam refuses to believe he’s that sick: related alphas and omegas can’t be drawn to each other or get fixated on their sibling’s scent. It’s unnatural. It’s perverse.
Could that man be an impostor?
But if he is, who is he—and why is he pretending to be Anthony Blake?
The last time Liam Blake saw his eldest brother, Liam was five and Anthony was sixteen. Liam barely remembers him. He remembers adoring him and remembers missing him, but his childhood memories faded as he grew up.
Fifteen years later, a man who calls himself Anthony Blake finally comes home after the war ends. He has documents that prove his identity, and he has Anthony’s dark hair, blue eyes, and broad shoulders. There’s no reason to think he isn’t who he says he is—except for Liam’s strange, inexplicable attraction to the man who claims to be Anthony.
Liam refuses to believe he’s that sick: related alphas and omegas can’t be drawn to each other or get fixated on their sibling’s scent. It’s unnatural. It’s perverse.
Could that man be an impostor?
But if he is, who is he—and why is he pretending to be Anthony Blake?
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First published December 9, 2021
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December 15, 2021
Note to self: don't ever decide to just read "a little bit" of an Alessandra Hazard right before bed. It NEVER ends well.
Did I love Illicit like I was expecting to? Well, no... if I'm being totally honest. Did it keep me up until 5 am because it's crack-tastic? YES!!
I can't get enough of Alessandra Hazard, and I know my fellow addicts agree. Her books have a magic sauce all over them (ew, get your mind out of the gutter), and they are nearly impossible to put down. However, I was eagerly awaiting this book for months, and I expecting something a tad bit more epic.
Sure, the chemistry was electric, the sex was explosive, and I loved the whole thing, but if I'm using my *brain* while analyzing, there are plot holes for DAYS (even more than usual, and that's saying a lot), and I was expecting more growly possessiveness. On reflection, this is the weakest book of the three so far.
I enjoyed every second of reading this book, but it wasn't quite up to Alessandra Hazard's smut-tastic level. Book 4 is looking promising, though *rubs hands gleefully*
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Did I love Illicit like I was expecting to? Well, no... if I'm being totally honest. Did it keep me up until 5 am because it's crack-tastic? YES!!
I can't get enough of Alessandra Hazard, and I know my fellow addicts agree. Her books have a magic sauce all over them (ew, get your mind out of the gutter), and they are nearly impossible to put down. However, I was eagerly awaiting this book for months, and I expecting something a tad bit more epic.
Sure, the chemistry was electric, the sex was explosive, and I loved the whole thing, but if I'm using my *brain* while analyzing, there are plot holes for DAYS (even more than usual, and that's saying a lot), and I was expecting more growly possessiveness. On reflection, this is the weakest book of the three so far.
I enjoyed every second of reading this book, but it wasn't quite up to Alessandra Hazard's smut-tastic level. Book 4 is looking promising, though *rubs hands gleefully*
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October 23, 2025
I have things to say.
However, don’t take this review too close to heart since I was pretty much setting myself up for disappointment.
Going in I knew this one wouldn’t be my favorite since it revolves around the trope of brother/step brother which is definitely not my kinda thing. But I reallyyyyy like Liam so I had to give it a shot.
Am I regretting it? Yeah. I thought maybe I could just look past the trope and it would be fine. NOPE.
I swear every few sentences the author just HAD to remind us that they were brothers. I could barely get through a sentimental moment without cringing away. Most points weren’t even necessary and I just wanted to grab both the characters and shake them.
That’s only my first complaint. The next one is Anthony. I would give you a character description if only I knew who the hell he was!?!!! We get his perspective maybe three times throughout the entire book and none of those really gave us anything about his personality, his life, his everything.
I didn’t have high expectations plot wise but man I wasn’t expecting such a lack either. At least I had Liam. His character generally didn’t change much which I honestly appreciated.
Liam is the oldest child between Jules and Eric. He is the picture perfect image of an Omega, the catch of the season. And despite traveling to all these different social events to greet and dance with gorgeous, highly respected people. He just can’t seem to feel a single spark ignite between any of them. Which takes a huge toll on his mental health and he begins to question if there is something wrong with him, or if he’ll ever fall in love.
I just thought the author could do a lot more with him. He has such a good base layer that can be constructed piece by piece to create an amazing story full of angst, heart, and another addictive relationship. BUT NAH, he’s gotta fall in love with his brother.
I’m just salty is all. This book doesn’t change the fact that I loved the first two and will still continue on to Eric’s story. I just wanted more!!! I felt a little cheated and I thought Liam deserved a bit better.
Sorry, for some odd reason I can’t reply to comments anymore on this review. 🥲 but don’t worry I can still see them!!
However, don’t take this review too close to heart since I was pretty much setting myself up for disappointment.
Going in I knew this one wouldn’t be my favorite since it revolves around the trope of brother/step brother which is definitely not my kinda thing. But I reallyyyyy like Liam so I had to give it a shot.
Am I regretting it? Yeah. I thought maybe I could just look past the trope and it would be fine. NOPE.
I swear every few sentences the author just HAD to remind us that they were brothers. I could barely get through a sentimental moment without cringing away. Most points weren’t even necessary and I just wanted to grab both the characters and shake them.
That’s only my first complaint. The next one is Anthony. I would give you a character description if only I knew who the hell he was!?!!! We get his perspective maybe three times throughout the entire book and none of those really gave us anything about his personality, his life, his everything.
I didn’t have high expectations plot wise but man I wasn’t expecting such a lack either. At least I had Liam. His character generally didn’t change much which I honestly appreciated.
Liam is the oldest child between Jules and Eric. He is the picture perfect image of an Omega, the catch of the season. And despite traveling to all these different social events to greet and dance with gorgeous, highly respected people. He just can’t seem to feel a single spark ignite between any of them. Which takes a huge toll on his mental health and he begins to question if there is something wrong with him, or if he’ll ever fall in love.
I just thought the author could do a lot more with him. He has such a good base layer that can be constructed piece by piece to create an amazing story full of angst, heart, and another addictive relationship. BUT NAH, he’s gotta fall in love with his brother.
I’m just salty is all. This book doesn’t change the fact that I loved the first two and will still continue on to Eric’s story. I just wanted more!!! I felt a little cheated and I thought Liam deserved a bit better.
Sorry, for some odd reason I can’t reply to comments anymore on this review. 🥲 but don’t worry I can still see them!!
December 13, 2021
Dec 3rd: Less than two weeks from now..patiently waiting for this book😅
Present day: Dec 11th
Well the wait is over🎊🎊. Illicit is finally here. The anticipation is over.🤧
Having finally read this latest AH book I couldn't decide what to rate it. 3.0? 3.5? Somewhere in between? So my undecided ass went with 3.3.
I give this book a **3.3 rating**.
Don't come for me in the comments lol😩 I promise I will explain haha.
But first
Brief summary:
In the third book of this series, we follow Liam's journey. After the Duke of Westcliff ditches Liam for Jules, Liam aka the 💎 season struggles to get past the social gossip.
Even weirder his long lost "brother", Anthony who he and his brothers thought was dead for 15 years, returns back very much alive.
Forbidden/illicit romance blossoms between these two, at times incestuous. However, "perverted" their romance is according to Liam, "Anthony" is not who he claims to be.
Blinded by lust, and deception, Liam struggles to get over his romance with "Anthony".
Eventually the two reunite and the Anthony who is really Jonathan get their HEA.💕
The Romance?
The romance between Liam and Anthony who is really Jonathan was not what I thought it would be.
Normally, AH gives us possessive, hot, dominant male leads. Jonathan was not any of that. I felt like aside from him being a spy or whatever, and being Anthony's imposter, we hardly got to know him. All we know about him is that he is a "spy/military personnel", Anthony's friend and an Earl. Not much else. And while we can see AH showing us how much Jonathan desires Liam and wants to be with him, the romance at times felt one-sided. Liam was doing all the pining ,daydreaming, and chasing. I didn't really feel anything about their romance. It felt too insta love and forced. I liked Liam but he also seemed too obsessed with himself. All he cared about was Anthony this... Anthony that.😑 And fake Anthony was quite boring if I am being honest. I was not fazed by him. Idk their romance was whatever. Even though I wasn't much a fan of Feral... I feel like Devlin and Jules had more chemistry and passion than these two. But hey that's just me.
The Steam/Smutt:
It was okay. Because it felt like Liam was always craving the D. It felt one-sided tbh. I mean I can't blame Liam. The power of the dick is real 🤣 some of us can relate. Haha.
The smutt was alright. I just wish there was more longing from Jonathan as well. We only had one chapter at the end where Jonathan expressed some possessiveness over Liam. To me, no one can top Royce and Haydn's smutt or romance😌.
Eric:
The youngest Blake brother is like Takeoff from the Migos. Always there but forgotten 😭😭 I really felt bad for him when he got exposed like that. Poor thing 😢 I wonder what his story and that "doc" will be about. Keep us in the suspense AH.
Theory:
Lol the joke was on me in this book🤡🤡. I thought "Anthony" would be Haydn's older brother who is "dead". But nope it's some random ass Earl. That would have been more interesting in my opinion. But hey I ain't the author. So yes I am the 🤡. Joke is on me.
Overall Thoughts:
Wow look at my long ass rant that I call a review😩🤣. Sorry about the long ass rant folks sometimes I go on and on like jeez. But my overall thought on this book was that it was okay. I didn't love it nor hate it. It was just alright. I liked Feral better than this and I was not much a fan of that one. So that should give you an estimated view on my thoughts on this book. Thank you for coming to my long ass TED talk!
Should you read it? It honestly depends on your preference.🤷🏼♀️
Present day: Dec 11th
Well the wait is over🎊🎊. Illicit is finally here. The anticipation is over.🤧
Having finally read this latest AH book I couldn't decide what to rate it. 3.0? 3.5? Somewhere in between? So my undecided ass went with 3.3.
I give this book a **3.3 rating**.
Don't come for me in the comments lol😩 I promise I will explain haha.
But first
Brief summary:
In the third book of this series, we follow Liam's journey. After the Duke of Westcliff ditches Liam for Jules, Liam aka the 💎 season struggles to get past the social gossip.
Even weirder his long lost "brother", Anthony who he and his brothers thought was dead for 15 years, returns back very much alive.
Forbidden/illicit romance blossoms between these two, at times incestuous. However, "perverted" their romance is according to Liam, "Anthony" is not who he claims to be.
Blinded by lust, and deception, Liam struggles to get over his romance with "Anthony".
Eventually the two reunite and the Anthony who is really Jonathan get their HEA.💕
The Romance?
The romance between Liam and Anthony who is really Jonathan was not what I thought it would be.
Normally, AH gives us possessive, hot, dominant male leads. Jonathan was not any of that. I felt like aside from him being a spy or whatever, and being Anthony's imposter, we hardly got to know him. All we know about him is that he is a "spy/military personnel", Anthony's friend and an Earl. Not much else. And while we can see AH showing us how much Jonathan desires Liam and wants to be with him, the romance at times felt one-sided. Liam was doing all the pining ,daydreaming, and chasing. I didn't really feel anything about their romance. It felt too insta love and forced. I liked Liam but he also seemed too obsessed with himself. All he cared about was Anthony this... Anthony that.😑 And fake Anthony was quite boring if I am being honest. I was not fazed by him. Idk their romance was whatever. Even though I wasn't much a fan of Feral... I feel like Devlin and Jules had more chemistry and passion than these two. But hey that's just me.
The Steam/Smutt:
It was okay. Because it felt like Liam was always craving the D. It felt one-sided tbh. I mean I can't blame Liam. The power of the dick is real 🤣 some of us can relate. Haha.
The smutt was alright. I just wish there was more longing from Jonathan as well. We only had one chapter at the end where Jonathan expressed some possessiveness over Liam. To me, no one can top Royce and Haydn's smutt or romance😌.
Eric:
The youngest Blake brother is like Takeoff from the Migos. Always there but forgotten 😭😭 I really felt bad for him when he got exposed like that. Poor thing 😢 I wonder what his story and that "doc" will be about. Keep us in the suspense AH.
Theory:
Lol the joke was on me in this book🤡🤡. I thought "Anthony" would be Haydn's older brother who is "dead". But nope it's some random ass Earl. That would have been more interesting in my opinion. But hey I ain't the author. So yes I am the 🤡. Joke is on me.
Overall Thoughts:
Wow look at my long ass rant that I call a review😩🤣. Sorry about the long ass rant folks sometimes I go on and on like jeez. But my overall thought on this book was that it was okay. I didn't love it nor hate it. It was just alright. I liked Feral better than this and I was not much a fan of that one. So that should give you an estimated view on my thoughts on this book. Thank you for coming to my long ass TED talk!
Should you read it? It honestly depends on your preference.🤷🏼♀️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 24, 2021
3 stars.
✨ this was very enjoyable and very bingeable, as it’s usual for any AH book.
✨ i wasn’t a big of the romance here though.
✨ this just didn’t have enough relationship development for me. the mcs barely had any actual interactions other than sex.
✨ i admit the cute pet names made me melt though. “kitten” and “baby” do it for me every time lmao.
✨ fake Anthony/Jonathan was just a little too mysterious. we barely got to know the man.
✨ i also felt like we didn’t get enough longing and pining from his side. we got A LOT of pining from Liam’s side though. the whole thing almost felt one sided tbh.
✨ i just feel like this lacked a couple of extra chapters from Jonathan’s side.
✨ anyways, this was still very addictive and enjoyable, regardless of all my niggles.
✨ very excited for Eric’s book, because that sneak peek at the end of this..?👀 i am very intrigued.
✨ this was very enjoyable and very bingeable, as it’s usual for any AH book.
✨ i wasn’t a big of the romance here though.
✨ this just didn’t have enough relationship development for me. the mcs barely had any actual interactions other than sex.
✨ i admit the cute pet names made me melt though. “kitten” and “baby” do it for me every time lmao.
✨ fake Anthony/Jonathan was just a little too mysterious. we barely got to know the man.
✨ i also felt like we didn’t get enough longing and pining from his side. we got A LOT of pining from Liam’s side though. the whole thing almost felt one sided tbh.
✨ i just feel like this lacked a couple of extra chapters from Jonathan’s side.
✨ anyways, this was still very addictive and enjoyable, regardless of all my niggles.
✨ very excited for Eric’s book, because that sneak peek at the end of this..?👀 i am very intrigued.
December 23, 2021
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Might Contains Spoilers*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
Review after first read:
The third book in the series centers around Liam ‘Li’ Blake (20), the older brother of Jules from book two, and ‘Anthony Blake’ aka . This is the first book I've read in months, as I've been too busy to read, and I'm sad to say this read wasn't that successful. I fully read it and all that, but I couldn't connect with Liam at all and to be frankly honest... I wasn't completely on board with the relationship between him and his "brother". It wasn't all that hot. Maybe it'll be better in a re-read... I also really didn't like how
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) Fantasy Omegaverse Romance (M/M).
Series: - Series, Book Three.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Ummm, no one?
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Yes.
Would I recommend this book/series? - This book, not really, but this series? Sure.
Will I read this again in the future? - Probably, you know me and AH's books...
Rating - 2 stars.
Review before read:
While I didn't much care for Liam in book two - he had little personality - I do find myself interested in his ehhmm.... love interest.
April 13, 2022
[ reread1: 4/13/22]****
oh how this book had NO RIGHT.
absolutely NO RIGHT to be this good.
4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ STARS
Because dare I say, this book rivals Book 1: Unnatural because that book OWNED ME. Royce and Hayden? Please my black soul belongs to them and them only (and Maybe a bit of Castien Idhorn too)
I have to say, Alessandra is killing it. She's mastering her craft and with each new launch of her's, her writing, character depth and emotional connection to characters gets better and better.
This was such a short book that when I ended it, it baffled with the amount of plot events that took place in this barely 230 page book. And it shooket my core at how attached I got to these characters.
Look, Pre-Ilicit, I was like: Liam? Meh.
After Illicit: Okay I'm was not like: THIS KING JUST SMACKED MY PRESUMPTUOUS ASS
more like: Okay, I see you, I hear you, I FEEL you, you're kinda annoying, BUT I don't want to throw you out of my sight.
And for that people?
Major win.
some more beautifully coherent thoughts
→ I kind of wish I went into this book not knowing what this book centralizes on. I mean I understand why AH wrote in both the excerpt and blurb of this book what this book centers around. It was my own fault and I knew between because it just made the revelation not as strong and shocking If I had went into this blind.
→ Jules and his nosey bitchiness can go fuck off tyvm 😄
→ maybe 2021 has CHANGED ME because the PUSH AND PULL people? The shame, the guilt, the lust and love all entertwined together and created a mess of it's own was ✨ chefs kiss ✨
Stop, a voice at the back of his mind tried, but it was weak.
More, his body demanded
I am baffled that: I swooned at how their pull to each other was an irresistible reach of heart to heart, and when they pushed, they fucking pushed, but the magnet that binds them together never relented and FOR THAT this book jumps to my Top 5 favorite AH books.
→ This Statement 👄 unmaned me 👄
My exact words being: I LOVE THIS STATEMENT! THERE. IS. NOTHING. WRONG. WITH. BEING. A TIMELESS CLASSIC!!!!!!
⚠️ SPOILER TERRITORY ⚠️
when I first read The Prince's Master, I was dumbfounded at how emotional some of the scenes were, how it made me cry and my heart ache. That Masterpiece rocked me to my core and solidified to Mrs Hazard owning my ass.
And this book,
I wouldn't say it's similar.
But I also wouldn't not say similar.
All I'm going to say is, Mrs Hazard is getting GOOD at writing heart aching scenes; emotional turmoil within the character itself or emotional turmoil within a couple, scenes that dare I even say: broke my heart?
I don't know if that should thrill me or make me beg her for mercy.
Also.
What is it with this series and the alphas NOT proposing?? 💀💀💀
Royce didn't propose.
Like hell does Devlin's count.
And Jon's “Proposal” PUHLEASE 🙏
→ I have to say, his is more romantic.
oh how this book had NO RIGHT.
absolutely NO RIGHT to be this good.
4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ STARS
Because dare I say, this book rivals Book 1: Unnatural because that book OWNED ME. Royce and Hayden? Please my black soul belongs to them and them only (and Maybe a bit of Castien Idhorn too)
“Liam,” Anthony ground out, his large hands touching Liam’s shoulders and applying slight pressure. It seemed like an attempt to push him away, but it was half-hearted at best. An alpha was much stronger than an omega. He could have pushed him away easily if he really wanted.
He didn’t want to.
The thought was like a powerful drug.
I have to say, Alessandra is killing it. She's mastering her craft and with each new launch of her's, her writing, character depth and emotional connection to characters gets better and better.
People saw only what they wanted to see, and Liam had always been good at smiling even when he wanted to cry.
This was such a short book that when I ended it, it baffled with the amount of plot events that took place in this barely 230 page book. And it shooket my core at how attached I got to these characters.
Look, Pre-Ilicit, I was like: Liam? Meh.
After Illicit: Okay I'm was not like: THIS KING JUST SMACKED MY PRESUMPTUOUS ASS
more like: Okay, I see you, I hear you, I FEEL you, you're kinda annoying, BUT I don't want to throw you out of my sight.
And for that people?
Major win.
some more beautifully coherent thoughts
→ I kind of wish I went into this book not knowing what this book centralizes on. I mean I understand why AH wrote in both the excerpt and blurb of this book what this book centers around. It was my own fault and I knew between because it just made the revelation not as strong and shocking If I had went into this blind.
→ Jules and his nosey bitchiness can go fuck off tyvm 😄
→ maybe 2021 has CHANGED ME because the PUSH AND PULL people? The shame, the guilt, the lust and love all entertwined together and created a mess of it's own was ✨ chefs kiss ✨
Stop, a voice at the back of his mind tried, but it was weak.
More, his body demanded
I am baffled that: I swooned at how their pull to each other was an irresistible reach of heart to heart, and when they pushed, they fucking pushed, but the magnet that binds them together never relented and FOR THAT this book jumps to my Top 5 favorite AH books.
→ This Statement 👄 unmaned me 👄
Okay, now Liam was getting pretty offended. “And I’m what? I’m stereotypical?”
A grimace crossed Anthony’s face. “That’s not what I meant—all right, maybe a little. You’re very…” He looked away. “You’re very omega,” he said, looking out the window at the clouds. “Very graceful, gentle in manner and appearance, soft-spoken. Being a ‘stereotypical’ omega isn’t bad, Li. Omegas like you push the buttons of any alpha, bring out the instinct to take care of and —” He cleared his throat a little, still not looking at him. “It’s hard to explain. But I didn’t mean it as an insult.”
My exact words being: I LOVE THIS STATEMENT! THERE. IS. NOTHING. WRONG. WITH. BEING. A TIMELESS CLASSIC!!!!!!
⚠️ SPOILER TERRITORY ⚠️
when I first read The Prince's Master, I was dumbfounded at how emotional some of the scenes were, how it made me cry and my heart ache. That Masterpiece rocked me to my core and solidified to Mrs Hazard owning my ass.
And this book,
I wouldn't say it's similar.
But I also wouldn't not say similar.
All I'm going to say is, Mrs Hazard is getting GOOD at writing heart aching scenes; emotional turmoil within the character itself or emotional turmoil within a couple, scenes that dare I even say: broke my heart?
Fuck, it felt achingly wonderful: being in this man’s arms, feeling him breathe, just being close to him. Yet at the same time, it failed to fill the longing in his heart, because he knew their time together was limited and come morning he would have to pretend that this man wasn’t the only thing he could see as he walked into the room.
I don't know if that should thrill me or make me beg her for mercy.
Also.
What is it with this series and the alphas NOT proposing?? 💀💀💀
Royce didn't propose.
Like hell does Devlin's count.
And Jon's “Proposal” PUHLEASE 🙏
→ I have to say, his is more romantic.
He chuckled without humor. “But then again, that entire mission was one giant fuck-up. Because of you. You were something I didn’t prepare for.”
December 12, 2021
Why is the book over already? I want more. I NEED MORE.
This was so sexy and uncomfortable and deliciously wrong (this won’t be for everyone, read the blurb and be warned). It was also sweet and emotional. This series is turning out to be amazing and I can’t wait for the next book.
I want to marry Alessandra Hazard and have her tell me all these stories and let me read the books before anyone else. I’m already married? DETAILS.
This was so sexy and uncomfortable and deliciously wrong (this won’t be for everyone, read the blurb and be warned). It was also sweet and emotional. This series is turning out to be amazing and I can’t wait for the next book.
I want to marry Alessandra Hazard and have her tell me all these stories and let me read the books before anyone else. I’m already married? DETAILS.
December 11, 2021
The chemistry is soo0o good. That's true for most AH books, but especially for this one. It's sexy, yep, but the intimacy, the connection is so great!
I don't like secret identity books much, because they always exasperate me.
This book was the exception. The hero, "Anthony" actually has legitimate reasons why he doesn't tell Liam the truth, and it all makes sense. I loved him, he was alpha male obviously, but he was caring and protective, and he treated Liam with such gentleness it made me go awwww.
This book was as hot and angsty as I expected, but it's actually a lot fluffier than I expected. The ending is great and very satisfying.
Loved it!
Looking forward to Eric's book!
I don't like secret identity books much, because they always exasperate me.
This book was the exception. The hero, "Anthony" actually has legitimate reasons why he doesn't tell Liam the truth, and it all makes sense. I loved him, he was alpha male obviously, but he was caring and protective, and he treated Liam with such gentleness it made me go awwww.
This book was as hot and angsty as I expected, but it's actually a lot fluffier than I expected. The ending is great and very satisfying.
Loved it!
Looking forward to Eric's book!
December 12, 2021
AH: Releases new book
Me: inhales it in 1 sitting
Also Me: This was GLORIOUS.
Now for the slightly longer review.
Was it completely bonkers at times? Yes.
Did I care? Nop!
Did it basically revolve around 1 character and completely disregard the other? You betcha!
Did I care? Also Nop!
Was it OTT and unbelievable with many many plot holes? SURE WAS!
Did I care? Sure didn't!
Did my panties go poof?
You bet your a$$ they did.
The end
Me: inhales it in 1 sitting
Also Me: This was GLORIOUS.
Now for the slightly longer review.
Was it completely bonkers at times? Yes.
Did I care? Nop!
Did it basically revolve around 1 character and completely disregard the other? You betcha!
Did I care? Also Nop!
Was it OTT and unbelievable with many many plot holes? SURE WAS!
Did I care? Sure didn't!
Did my panties go poof?
You bet your a$$ they did.
The end
December 14, 2021
Did I like the taboo portion of this? Yes. Obviously. The whole “is he actually fucking his brother” part of this was spot on for me and it did work for me very well.
“Say my name,” Jon gritted out suddenly, pressing hot kisses all over Liam’s neck. “I fucking hated it when you called me Anthony. Say my name.”
But We dont know anything about Jonathan- Anthony. And whilst this book was short in AH fashion, it could’ve been a little longer after they get re-introduced at the wedding for both Liam and us to fully understand Jon without his Anthony alias.
“I didn’t plan for this—for you. I fully intended to keep my promise to Ant and be a brother for his siblings.” He smiled ruefully. “Well, you know how that worked out. I couldn’t look at you as a brother. I could only look at you as a man.” His voice dropped even lower, only for Liam’s ears. “I want to be the only man who gets to touch you. I want to grow old with you, watch you get wrinkles and liver spots.” ”
While I enjoyed the epilogue of this addition. The ending was a little lacking for me. I wasn’t satisfied with how it wrapped up and the whole kissing in front of the entire society felt like a lot of Disney bs. It could’ve gone in a much better path but meh. Im still excited Eric’s book. The extract I read has me intrigueddd.
@Mariam thanks for ranting and letting me rant.
“Say my name,” Jon gritted out suddenly, pressing hot kisses all over Liam’s neck. “I fucking hated it when you called me Anthony. Say my name.”
But We dont know anything about Jonathan- Anthony. And whilst this book was short in AH fashion, it could’ve been a little longer after they get re-introduced at the wedding for both Liam and us to fully understand Jon without his Anthony alias.
“I didn’t plan for this—for you. I fully intended to keep my promise to Ant and be a brother for his siblings.” He smiled ruefully. “Well, you know how that worked out. I couldn’t look at you as a brother. I could only look at you as a man.” His voice dropped even lower, only for Liam’s ears. “I want to be the only man who gets to touch you. I want to grow old with you, watch you get wrinkles and liver spots.” ”
While I enjoyed the epilogue of this addition. The ending was a little lacking for me. I wasn’t satisfied with how it wrapped up and the whole kissing in front of the entire society felt like a lot of Disney bs. It could’ve gone in a much better path but meh. Im still excited Eric’s book. The extract I read has me intrigueddd.
@Mariam thanks for ranting and letting me rant.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 12, 2021
I accomplished nothing the night I read this in one sitting except putting my cat in a Santa outfit.
Still, I consider that a night well spent. Pretty good.
Future me was pissed. She often is.
Here I sit, trying to think of something I haven't already said a million times about an Alessandra Hazard book.
This book was classic Alessandra.
From the neediness...
To the claiming, possessive, gotta have you now.
(No vampires in this book but I never turn down an Alexander Skarsgard gif if it fits the situation.)
I felt so sad for Liam in the last book so I was overjoyed to see him get his HEA. It was insanely hot. Scorching heat levels with that possible touch of taboo.
The pet names? I melted.
Me when Anthony called Liam kitten:
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Now I've learned to leave my friend logic at the door when I read an AH book. I never really understand her mind stuff. It manages to be oddly detailed yet vague at the same time. That and the fact that she pulled her usual stunt of wrapping up the ending in the blink of an eye had my own eye twitching a little. I wanted more romance at the end. But that's what she does. It's her thing. She turns us into junkies then cuts us off cold turkey.
Alessandra when I threaten that I'll stop reading her if she doesn't stop doing this to me:
So while this might be more of a 3.5 star read, I'm rounding up. And might have even given it four stars if half stars were allowed. I was entertained. I was hot and bothered. I wanted more. She knows she has me in her clutches. I'm not even mad about it.
Still, I consider that a night well spent. Pretty good.
Future me was pissed. She often is.
Here I sit, trying to think of something I haven't already said a million times about an Alessandra Hazard book.
This book was classic Alessandra.
From the neediness...
To the claiming, possessive, gotta have you now.
(No vampires in this book but I never turn down an Alexander Skarsgard gif if it fits the situation.)
I felt so sad for Liam in the last book so I was overjoyed to see him get his HEA. It was insanely hot. Scorching heat levels with that possible touch of taboo.
The pet names? I melted.
Me when Anthony called Liam kitten:
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Now I've learned to leave my friend logic at the door when I read an AH book. I never really understand her mind stuff. It manages to be oddly detailed yet vague at the same time. That and the fact that she pulled her usual stunt of wrapping up the ending in the blink of an eye had my own eye twitching a little. I wanted more romance at the end. But that's what she does. It's her thing. She turns us into junkies then cuts us off cold turkey.
Alessandra when I threaten that I'll stop reading her if she doesn't stop doing this to me:
So while this might be more of a 3.5 star read, I'm rounding up. And might have even given it four stars if half stars were allowed. I was entertained. I was hot and bothered. I wanted more. She knows she has me in her clutches. I'm not even mad about it.
December 13, 2021
Liam was so lovely.. but who was Jon? I didn’t get to know him at all.
December 11, 2021
I loved Liam in feral and i'm glad he is getting his happy ending 😍😍 Even if he had go through so much to get it, poor thing.
I loved this book, it is a great addiction to this series, and I can't wait for more. My heart is also breaking for eric, poor thing
The epilogue was so adorable i loved it
I loved this book, it is a great addiction to this series, and I can't wait for more. My heart is also breaking for eric, poor thing
The epilogue was so adorable i loved it
December 17, 2021
Dang, I was really hoping I would like Liam better in this than I did in Feral. He’s still selfish and superficial even while he complains that people treat him like he’s selfish and superficial. Perhaps you should pull your head out.
And quite honestly, I’m not into what’s going on with Anthony.
On a side note, these ABO books always lead to more questions. In this I’m curious as to how a female alpha impregnates a female omega. Is there knotting? If so, how? Is there a book about this? Seriously, my curiosity needs to be fed here.
Honestly as this book progresses all the brothers are super self involved. Like the worst family dynamic ever. Poor Eric, but I liked how the treatment of omegas is comparative to the treatment of women.
And yeah the steam was hot but it felt very forced down your throat in this. Yeah they were both needy but it was more seedy desperation than clingy cuteness.
Overall Illicit just didn’t work for me which is highly disappointing. Hopefully Eric and his doctor will be an improvement.
And quite honestly, I’m not into what’s going on with Anthony.
On a side note, these ABO books always lead to more questions. In this I’m curious as to how a female alpha impregnates a female omega. Is there knotting? If so, how? Is there a book about this? Seriously, my curiosity needs to be fed here.
Honestly as this book progresses all the brothers are super self involved. Like the worst family dynamic ever. Poor Eric, but I liked how the treatment of omegas is comparative to the treatment of women.
And yeah the steam was hot but it felt very forced down your throat in this. Yeah they were both needy but it was more seedy desperation than clingy cuteness.
Overall Illicit just didn’t work for me which is highly disappointing. Hopefully Eric and his doctor will be an improvement.
December 11, 2021
3.5 🌟 This is one occasion where I really really want a .5 🌟 rating system.
Because
1. Miss Hazard was spot on with the needy, clingy, and obsessive lust-to-love story that we all have come to expect from her books.
2. The smut was scorching hot, filled with too much emphasis on being more than brotherly love. I mean Ma'am even if you have not named this book 'Illicit' we would have got the message by the use of the term 'brother' at least 1001 times.
3. My issue is with the plot...I know I know, stop throwing eggshells at me.😩😩 I too read her book for its OTT factor but the plot holes in this one were similar to any Onley James's book. All that NDA and memory-altering story made my mind boggle and not in delight.
But, I feel I can't give it a 3 star, I gave it to Just a Bit Bossy, which I disliked immensely. So, 4 stars it is….
Nevertheless, I am excited to read Expert , because it will take place in Kadar and I will get to see more of Royce and Haydn.
Because
1. Miss Hazard was spot on with the needy, clingy, and obsessive lust-to-love story that we all have come to expect from her books.
2. The smut was scorching hot, filled with too much emphasis on being more than brotherly love. I mean Ma'am even if you have not named this book 'Illicit' we would have got the message by the use of the term 'brother' at least 1001 times.
3. My issue is with the plot...I know I know, stop throwing eggshells at me.😩😩 I too read her book for its OTT factor but the plot holes in this one were similar to any Onley James's book. All that NDA and memory-altering story made my mind boggle and not in delight.
But, I feel I can't give it a 3 star, I gave it to Just a Bit Bossy, which I disliked immensely. So, 4 stars it is….
Nevertheless, I am excited to read Expert , because it will take place in Kadar and I will get to see more of Royce and Haydn.
December 13, 2021
3.5 stars ⭐️ Why Alessandra Hazard's books couldn't put down? Her writing style is truly addicting! Not complaining, though!!
This book was disgustingly hot and enjoyable. But, while I loved Liam so much, there was nothing I felt for Jon. He was a mystery to my eyes. I wanted to know things about him more than what the author provided.
Tbh, I had really expected more. I had expected more possessiveness, more love, and more obsessiveness between Liam and Jon.
I was really sad about the public humiliation Liam had to bear. He was suffering inside, and I felt a little bit angry at Devlin and Jules for causing it. But I love them anyway.
About the ending, it was a little bit rushed. I mean, I had expected more dramas!! You know, Liam should be a hard catch for anyone given that how gorgeous he was!
This book was disgustingly hot and enjoyable. But, while I loved Liam so much, there was nothing I felt for Jon. He was a mystery to my eyes. I wanted to know things about him more than what the author provided.
Tbh, I had really expected more. I had expected more possessiveness, more love, and more obsessiveness between Liam and Jon.
I was really sad about the public humiliation Liam had to bear. He was suffering inside, and I felt a little bit angry at Devlin and Jules for causing it. But I love them anyway.
About the ending, it was a little bit rushed. I mean, I had expected more dramas!! You know, Liam should be a hard catch for anyone given that how gorgeous he was!
December 11, 2021
I devoured this book because I love AH’s writing! It’s quick, easy, and fun. I was definitely entertained throughout and loved how this was on the edge of taboo.
That being said, there was basically only one MC. Anthony was the most bland character that I’ve read from this author. It was absolutely disappointing. I know why she didn’t include more POVs from him early on, but his characterization really suffered from that. Jules was more of a character than Anthony and that’s not exactly a good thing.
I’m still going to read everything AH puts out and recommend the heck out of her even if some of her books aren’t my favorites.
That being said, there was basically only one MC. Anthony was the most bland character that I’ve read from this author. It was absolutely disappointing. I know why she didn’t include more POVs from him early on, but his characterization really suffered from that. Jules was more of a character than Anthony and that’s not exactly a good thing.
I’m still going to read everything AH puts out and recommend the heck out of her even if some of her books aren’t my favorites.
May 2, 2022
3.75 Stars
When Anthony left home, Liam was six years old and now 15 years later when Anthony returns home, Liam feels sick. When he is around Anthony it is both bliss and agony, he feels so terrible and so good at the same time. Liam can’t be that perverse and more importantly, it’s not in accordance with their science. So Could that man be an impostor?
Told in multiple POV (mostly single POV), 3rd person, it’s the third installment in "The Wrong Alpha" series with character crossover. Even though it can be read as a standalone but I think if you read it in order, you would enjoy it more. It’s hot and low on angst. The writing is good enough but still, I had a tiny issue with one of the characters. Overall, it still was a good read (despite the issues), and hope you enjoy it as well!
When Anthony left home, Liam was six years old and now 15 years later when Anthony returns home, Liam feels sick. When he is around Anthony it is both bliss and agony, he feels so terrible and so good at the same time. Liam can’t be that perverse and more importantly, it’s not in accordance with their science. So Could that man be an impostor?
Told in multiple POV (mostly single POV), 3rd person, it’s the third installment in "The Wrong Alpha" series with character crossover. Even though it can be read as a standalone but I think if you read it in order, you would enjoy it more. It’s hot and low on angst. The writing is good enough but still, I had a tiny issue with one of the characters. Overall, it still was a good read (despite the issues), and hope you enjoy it as well!
October 23, 2025
When your brother returns from years away at war and now you're suddenly wildly attracted to him.... he must be an imposter.... right??? Pseudo'cest and the usual top notch Alessandra Hazard pining for someone who you shouldn't be attracted to 💜🥰🤩🩷
December 16, 2021
4.5 hot-almost-taboo-kinky Stars!! 🤩🔥 To start off, I have been really conflicted about this book, is it taboo, or is it not taboo?? 😳 🤔 I still don't have the answer because it is in the gray area of what did they know? and when did they know it? 😱
Liam's POV is so different from what Liam seemed like in Jules's book Feral . He had seemed vain, shallow and silly, but in this book we get to see his real personality, the insecure, misunderstood and courageous Liam. On one side he is thrilled to have his eldest brother back and on the other side he can't process his inexplicable attraction to him. Despite all outside evidence pointing out that this alpha is Anthony his body refuses to accept it and he is drawn to him in the wrong way. The wrong alpha in this case may or may not be Anthony. As a reader we know that he is not, because this is not that kind of a book.😱 But the more time passes, the more conflicted I got with how long it took for both Liam and "imposter Anthony" to find out🙄
But I still love 😍 Alessandra Hazard's books.. her alpha MCs are the best ❤️.. and not just in the Omegaverse series. I will impatiently wait for the next book in this or any of her other ongoing series🤩. This also was a super 🔥hot🔥book and despite the taboo aspects I enjoyed the drawn-out angst of their situation. I wish we had gotten to know a little more about "the imposter Anthony"; but this was more Liam's book and how he finds his true mate💕 Highly recommended to all fans of AH who are not shy to delve into taboo areas. 👍👍
Liam's POV is so different from what Liam seemed like in Jules's book Feral . He had seemed vain, shallow and silly, but in this book we get to see his real personality, the insecure, misunderstood and courageous Liam. On one side he is thrilled to have his eldest brother back and on the other side he can't process his inexplicable attraction to him. Despite all outside evidence pointing out that this alpha is Anthony his body refuses to accept it and he is drawn to him in the wrong way. The wrong alpha in this case may or may not be Anthony. As a reader we know that he is not, because this is not that kind of a book.😱 But the more time passes, the more conflicted I got with how long it took for both Liam and "imposter Anthony" to find out🙄
But I still love 😍 Alessandra Hazard's books.. her alpha MCs are the best ❤️.. and not just in the Omegaverse series. I will impatiently wait for the next book in this or any of her other ongoing series🤩. This also was a super 🔥hot🔥book and despite the taboo aspects I enjoyed the drawn-out angst of their situation. I wish we had gotten to know a little more about "the imposter Anthony"; but this was more Liam's book and how he finds his true mate💕 Highly recommended to all fans of AH who are not shy to delve into taboo areas. 👍👍
September 29, 2025
edit 9/28/25: imposter anthony might as well be a phantom in his own story lmao that man is nothing but a warm body💀💀💀💀💀 i’m really crying lmfao just absent of personality or substance or anythingggg….contributes absolutely nothing except a cock for liam to bounce on😂😂😂 and did it take me FOUR reads to realize he’s just a walking sex toy???? yes, and ??? horny blindness is REAL y’all and i’m a victim!!!!!!
edit 7/30/24: just a couple of sluts doing slut things, that’s it💀 and i can’t resist, so what🙄🤣
edit 5/20/23: jesus christ this book has the alessandra hazard magic in it forreallll like imposter anthony and liam were desperately needy like one look at each other and their clothes were off😂😂 lmao i loved it even more reading it the second time around…..there really isn’t much substance to their relationship other than a diabolical (and i mean that in a good way) amount of lust but who cares about that when you’ve got two thirsty cock sluts written by the queen herself!!!!!!! like what more could u possibly ask for ?!! obvi changing my rating from 4 stars to 5 stars bc i just had so much fun
original 12/7/22: god this shit is so addicting!!!! poor jules caught in the middle lmfao idk how he handled it with so much grace😂😂😂 he was really way too chill considering imposter anthony and liam couldn’t keep their hands off each other🤭 anyway i’m DYING for book 4
edit 7/30/24: just a couple of sluts doing slut things, that’s it💀 and i can’t resist, so what🙄🤣
edit 5/20/23: jesus christ this book has the alessandra hazard magic in it forreallll like imposter anthony and liam were desperately needy like one look at each other and their clothes were off😂😂 lmao i loved it even more reading it the second time around…..there really isn’t much substance to their relationship other than a diabolical (and i mean that in a good way) amount of lust but who cares about that when you’ve got two thirsty cock sluts written by the queen herself!!!!!!! like what more could u possibly ask for ?!! obvi changing my rating from 4 stars to 5 stars bc i just had so much fun
original 12/7/22: god this shit is so addicting!!!! poor jules caught in the middle lmfao idk how he handled it with so much grace😂😂😂 he was really way too chill considering imposter anthony and liam couldn’t keep their hands off each other🤭 anyway i’m DYING for book 4
May 20, 2022
There is something beautiful when a ‘superior’ omega becomes a wreck in Hazard’s book😋
Omegaverse
Virgin MC
Possessive MC - needy MC
Obsession
Mutual pining
High steam, knotting
Jealousy
Bittersweet angst
Family business ( or not?😉)
MC with low libido goes ballistic
HEA
I loved the Pride and Prejudice vibes of the book! 3 omega brother depending on their closest family alpha. Omegas can’t inherit, can’t married without permission from their alpha they are absolutely depending on them… Then blast from the past, Anthony comes back.
Anthony, Liam’s long lost brother is amazing. His character different from the usual tops by Hazard. He is warm, a caretaker, bossy for sure but not a cold man.
And Liam, the misunderstood beauty who became a wrecked, needy omega was fantastic too. Liam is full of love and lust toward Anthony, and his attempts to break this magic never works.
“He feels like mine. I know he isn’t, but he feels like mine.”
A lot of heat, pinning, heartbreak and illicit moments. I adore this book! The series just better and better. Highly recommend!
( not really spoiler- the MCs are not related)
Omegaverse
Virgin MC
Possessive MC - needy MC
Obsession
Mutual pining
High steam, knotting
Jealousy
Bittersweet angst
Family business ( or not?😉)
MC with low libido goes ballistic
HEA
I loved the Pride and Prejudice vibes of the book! 3 omega brother depending on their closest family alpha. Omegas can’t inherit, can’t married without permission from their alpha they are absolutely depending on them… Then blast from the past, Anthony comes back.
Anthony, Liam’s long lost brother is amazing. His character different from the usual tops by Hazard. He is warm, a caretaker, bossy for sure but not a cold man.
And Liam, the misunderstood beauty who became a wrecked, needy omega was fantastic too. Liam is full of love and lust toward Anthony, and his attempts to break this magic never works.
“He feels like mine. I know he isn’t, but he feels like mine.”
A lot of heat, pinning, heartbreak and illicit moments. I adore this book! The series just better and better. Highly recommend!
( not really spoiler- the MCs are not related)
December 10, 2021
Nobody does it better than Alessandra. I loved it sooo much!!
“𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿,” 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀. “𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵… 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂.”
I had so many theories for this story and some of them were really wild hehe I’m glad I was wrong. I was pleasantly surprised how everything worked out at the end. Alessandra did a great job working around the topic of Liam being attracted to his “brother” and having a happy ending.
I most be honest here I wasn’t that excited about Liam’s story. He seemed a little superficial and vain in Jules’s book, but we got to know a vulnerable and insecure side of him. My heart hurt reading about him feeling inadequate and a fraud I just wanted to hug him. I was soo glad when Anthony gave him what he was looking for.
Anthony 2.0, well I love him too but I needed more from him it wasn’t enough. I loved how he was drawn to Liam the moment he met him even if he felt it was wrong and should , the need to care for Liam and the way he treated Eric and Jules was sooo beautiful too! But the thing I love the most was how possessive he was. I still fell bad for Terlaine.
I loved seeing Jules and Devlin soo happy and in love!! getting to know more about Eric (tell me he will get his own book please!) was good too he seems like a very different person from what we read in the book. I’m intrigued!
Finally I just want to said thank you to Alessandra for another excellent book. I can’t wait for the next one!!
“𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿,” 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀. “𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵… 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂.”
I had so many theories for this story and some of them were really wild hehe I’m glad I was wrong. I was pleasantly surprised how everything worked out at the end. Alessandra did a great job working around the topic of Liam being attracted to his “brother” and having a happy ending.
I most be honest here I wasn’t that excited about Liam’s story. He seemed a little superficial and vain in Jules’s book, but we got to know a vulnerable and insecure side of him. My heart hurt reading about him feeling inadequate and a fraud I just wanted to hug him. I was soo glad when Anthony gave him what he was looking for.
Anthony 2.0, well I love him too but I needed more from him it wasn’t enough. I loved how he was drawn to Liam the moment he met him even if he felt it was wrong and should , the need to care for Liam and the way he treated Eric and Jules was sooo beautiful too! But the thing I love the most was how possessive he was. I still fell bad for Terlaine.
I loved seeing Jules and Devlin soo happy and in love!! getting to know more about Eric (tell me he will get his own book please!) was good too he seems like a very different person from what we read in the book. I’m intrigued!
Finally I just want to said thank you to Alessandra for another excellent book. I can’t wait for the next one!!
December 12, 2021
⭐️🌟✨☀️🌞
I put all those symbols because reading this lit me up in all the best ways. Did I get this at midnight when it released and then read it in about 4 and a half hours and so stayed up late reading it? YUP!
Even though it's a little over 200 pages, and thus around the size of a normal romance novel, I burned through this. It's so easy to with Miss Hazard's works, because the characters, the relationship, the chemistry , is always so off the charts and engaging that I can't put the book down, and this one was no different.
And yes, the apparent "Illicit" nature of Liam and "Anthony"'s relationship made it that much more sexy and hot to read.
I was somewhat spoiled from other reviews - well and just by the blurb, which kinda hints that maybe Liam's brother isn't Liam's brother after all - so I wasn't all aboard the "oh yeah they're brothers" train, but for so long in this story, they are looked at as brothers, others think they're brothers, Liam thinks they are for the longest time, and "Anthony" wonders/isn't sure because of reasons I won't spoil.
So while reading this I was going "they're not actually related, I know that" but just the fact that in the story they were seen as related and thought they were related - Liam especially - served to give it that taboo-ness anyway, and even if they knew it was wrong, when they couldn't stay away from each other it made it that much hotter.
I just loved their chemistry together, it was 🔥🔥🔥! I was a tad worried at first, because we barely get to know "Anthony" or see them interact much before Liam starts lusting after him, so I wasn't quite feeling it yet, but then that quickly changed the more they interacted, so it was just a slight hiccup at first for me.
I'm just such a sucker for the taboo like stories, where their love is so passionate that they can't ignore it, and they can't keep their hands off each other. The number of times these two just jumped each other? Mhmm, yes please ;) It was reminiscent of "Bossy" in that respect, (which is my favorite of Hazard's Straight Guys series, so I LOVED that kind of dynamic, so I am NOT complaining in the least ;)) how much they couldn't keep their hands off each other and just jumped each other all the damn time.
Of course this wasn't truly "taboo" because
But just them getting together when they gives it that taboo feeling. Because even though it ended up not actually being taboo, the fact they were willing to be together even when they weren't sure if it was taboo or not - or in Liam's case, 100% thought it was taboo - gave it that taboo feeling anyway, and I LOVED it ;)
And yeah, I have the psuedo-incest tag up on this, even though
So yes, I HIGHLy recommend this. I'd say it is on par with or maybe even a tad better than the second one in this series for me. It was just so deliciously forbidden (even if in the end it turned out not to be. For so long in this it seems that way.) and I LOVE those types of stories. I'm a sucker for them.
I can't wait for the next one in this series. We haven't really gotten to see much of Eric, the last omega brother of this family, or gotten to know him real well, so I'm interested to see his story (and if the excerpt at the end of this is anything to go by, it'll probably have deliciously "wrong" scenes in it, if the alpha doctor we meet is indeed Eric's LI for his book).
Also it's interesting, this is an omegaverse series, so the male omegas can get pregnant, but these aren't mpreg stories at all, really. But there is allusions to mpreg having happened, with . So there is no on page mpreg, and I don't think Miss Hazard will ever have mpreg in this series, but it is a possibility in this universe, on this planet, anyway.
Also can I just say I loved Jules. I don't know if others were annoyed with him or not, but I wasn't. I felt like he reacted like anyone would if they thought their two siblings were fucking? lol. If anything Jules reacted better than others might have or would have haha. I adored Jules.
So yeah, two MASSIVE thumbs up from me. Absolutely LOVED this and couldn't put it down and literally read it in one sitting. It just sucked me in right away. I absolutely adore this author, I really do. And I do have to say she has improved more and more as time has gone on, in her writing.
Can't wait for the next book she publishes, in whatever series that may be. I know I'll devour the next one too 😉
I put all those symbols because reading this lit me up in all the best ways. Did I get this at midnight when it released and then read it in about 4 and a half hours and so stayed up late reading it? YUP!
Even though it's a little over 200 pages, and thus around the size of a normal romance novel, I burned through this. It's so easy to with Miss Hazard's works, because the characters, the relationship, the chemistry , is always so off the charts and engaging that I can't put the book down, and this one was no different.
And yes, the apparent "Illicit" nature of Liam and "Anthony"'s relationship made it that much more sexy and hot to read.
I was somewhat spoiled from other reviews - well and just by the blurb, which kinda hints that maybe Liam's brother isn't Liam's brother after all - so I wasn't all aboard the "oh yeah they're brothers" train, but for so long in this story, they are looked at as brothers, others think they're brothers, Liam thinks they are for the longest time, and "Anthony" wonders/isn't sure because of reasons I won't spoil.
So while reading this I was going "they're not actually related, I know that" but just the fact that in the story they were seen as related and thought they were related - Liam especially - served to give it that taboo-ness anyway, and even if they knew it was wrong, when they couldn't stay away from each other it made it that much hotter.
I just loved their chemistry together, it was 🔥🔥🔥! I was a tad worried at first, because we barely get to know "Anthony" or see them interact much before Liam starts lusting after him, so I wasn't quite feeling it yet, but then that quickly changed the more they interacted, so it was just a slight hiccup at first for me.
I'm just such a sucker for the taboo like stories, where their love is so passionate that they can't ignore it, and they can't keep their hands off each other. The number of times these two just jumped each other? Mhmm, yes please ;) It was reminiscent of "Bossy" in that respect, (which is my favorite of Hazard's Straight Guys series, so I LOVED that kind of dynamic, so I am NOT complaining in the least ;)) how much they couldn't keep their hands off each other and just jumped each other all the damn time.
Of course this wasn't truly "taboo" because
But just them getting together when they gives it that taboo feeling. Because even though it ended up not actually being taboo, the fact they were willing to be together even when they weren't sure if it was taboo or not - or in Liam's case, 100% thought it was taboo - gave it that taboo feeling anyway, and I LOVED it ;)
And yeah, I have the psuedo-incest tag up on this, even though
So yes, I HIGHLy recommend this. I'd say it is on par with or maybe even a tad better than the second one in this series for me. It was just so deliciously forbidden (even if in the end it turned out not to be. For so long in this it seems that way.) and I LOVE those types of stories. I'm a sucker for them.
I can't wait for the next one in this series. We haven't really gotten to see much of Eric, the last omega brother of this family, or gotten to know him real well, so I'm interested to see his story (and if the excerpt at the end of this is anything to go by, it'll probably have deliciously "wrong" scenes in it, if the alpha doctor we meet is indeed Eric's LI for his book).
Also it's interesting, this is an omegaverse series, so the male omegas can get pregnant, but these aren't mpreg stories at all, really. But there is allusions to mpreg having happened, with . So there is no on page mpreg, and I don't think Miss Hazard will ever have mpreg in this series, but it is a possibility in this universe, on this planet, anyway.
Also can I just say I loved Jules. I don't know if others were annoyed with him or not, but I wasn't. I felt like he reacted like anyone would if they thought their two siblings were fucking? lol. If anything Jules reacted better than others might have or would have haha. I adored Jules.
So yeah, two MASSIVE thumbs up from me. Absolutely LOVED this and couldn't put it down and literally read it in one sitting. It just sucked me in right away. I absolutely adore this author, I really do. And I do have to say she has improved more and more as time has gone on, in her writing.
Can't wait for the next book she publishes, in whatever series that may be. I know I'll devour the next one too 😉
January 4, 2026
4**** stars
Reading the real Anthony’s story the other day had me intrigued to pick up again imposter Anthony’s and Liam’s book again. I abandoned it roughly one and a half years ago for no particular reason and I must say, it wasn’t all that bad. Actually, I gotten really into it there in the second half.
Haha, imagine your big brother comes home after 15 years of war and you suddenly have the dirty hots for him. *lol
And of course, like always, this book wasn’t only super hot but also intense on the feels. Desperation is really something Alessandra Hazard writes so freaking well!!
Because of course it wasn’t. 💀
And to finish up properly I’m finally going for the one remaining brother now too.
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The Wrong Alpha Series
Book 1 - Unnatural - 4.5 stars
Book 2 - Feral - 4.75 stars ♡
Book 3 - Illicit - 4.0 stars
Book 4 - Expert - tbr
Book 5 - Forbidden - 4.25 stars
Book 6 - Undone - 4.5 stars
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⇢ previous review August 2024
***no rating***
dropped @50%
…for no particular reason, really, other than I found something different/better to read.
Reading the real Anthony’s story the other day had me intrigued to pick up again imposter Anthony’s and Liam’s book again. I abandoned it roughly one and a half years ago for no particular reason and I must say, it wasn’t all that bad. Actually, I gotten really into it there in the second half.
Haha, imagine your big brother comes home after 15 years of war and you suddenly have the dirty hots for him. *lol
“I can walk myself,”
“After what I’ve just seen, I don’t trust you not to walk right onto his cock.”
“Shut up,”
“I left you for five damn minutes,” […] “Five minutes, Li!”
And of course, like always, this book wasn’t only super hot but also intense on the feels. Desperation is really something Alessandra Hazard writes so freaking well!!
Each time, Liam told himself it was the last time.Each time, it never was.
Because of course it wasn’t. 💀
And to finish up properly I’m finally going for the one remaining brother now too.
**************
The Wrong Alpha Series
Book 1 - Unnatural - 4.5 stars
Book 2 - Feral - 4.75 stars ♡
Book 3 - Illicit - 4.0 stars
Book 4 - Expert - tbr
Book 5 - Forbidden - 4.25 stars
Book 6 - Undone - 4.5 stars
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⇢ previous review August 2024
***no rating***
dropped @50%
…for no particular reason, really, other than I found something different/better to read.
November 16, 2025
Addictive
Nnngh, Illicit has to be my fav of this fantastic series. I know, I may say that a lot but gah, this has so many of things that pings my buttons: forbidden attraction, scorching heat levels (you’ll catch fire), grab-you-by-the-throat UST paired with those yummy protective/possessive vibes by both MCs and it’s a PNR romance. *cue angels singing* I am a happy, happy reader! I do recommend if you haven’t read Feral to read that first as this follows events directly from that book. Beware though, once you start reading you won’t be able to stop until you’ve devoured the book and you may want to read it again immediately. It’s so freaking good.
“Nothing should feel this good. Nothing.” I don’t know about you but I was squirming with how good this book made me feel. I flove Liam and Anthony—Is it him? Read it to see. From how they fought their desires but were totally and inexplicably drawn to each other, to that perfect moment (and all the ones that followed) when they gave in to the all-consuming love they share. *chef’s kiss* I could live in this book and be sated for life. It’s an incredible world that Alessandra has built and I really hope there is more to come as I need more wrong alphas in my life who feel so right.
Nnngh, Illicit has to be my fav of this fantastic series. I know, I may say that a lot but gah, this has so many of things that pings my buttons: forbidden attraction, scorching heat levels (you’ll catch fire), grab-you-by-the-throat UST paired with those yummy protective/possessive vibes by both MCs and it’s a PNR romance. *cue angels singing* I am a happy, happy reader! I do recommend if you haven’t read Feral to read that first as this follows events directly from that book. Beware though, once you start reading you won’t be able to stop until you’ve devoured the book and you may want to read it again immediately. It’s so freaking good.
“Nothing should feel this good. Nothing.” I don’t know about you but I was squirming with how good this book made me feel. I flove Liam and Anthony—Is it him? Read it to see. From how they fought their desires but were totally and inexplicably drawn to each other, to that perfect moment (and all the ones that followed) when they gave in to the all-consuming love they share. *chef’s kiss* I could live in this book and be sated for life. It’s an incredible world that Alessandra has built and I really hope there is more to come as I need more wrong alphas in my life who feel so right.
December 11, 2021
Something about AH books just do it for me. I think it's the absolute physical need the characters feel for each other, omegaverse or not. Illicit is no different. I absolutely loved every minute of reading this.
My only complaint is that the book is too short. A longer read could give more history, day to day interactions between the MC's, and more chapters from Jon/Anthony's POV.
My only complaint is that the book is too short. A longer read could give more history, day to day interactions between the MC's, and more chapters from Jon/Anthony's POV.
December 11, 2021
3.5 stars
Hmm... as much as I love this authors' works and I will continue to eagerly await her next release, I feel like this one kind of fell flat for me and I feel SO BAD for it. I really wanted to enjoy this so much, I even finished the whole thing as soon as I saw it was released. But I don't know, maybe this wasn't the right time for me to enjoy this; I might try re-read it later when I'm in a different mindset...
I feel like the main reason I couldn't really feel immersed in this story (ironically) is part of the reason why I was so keen for it. Without giving too much away, I just felt SO NERVOUS and ANXIOUS for the characters as they tried to fight the pull of their attraction to each other. They were really fighting with themselves and it made me too tense to really sit down and enjoy the moments. Even the sexy moments were too nerve-wracking to enjoy because the characters themselves were beating themselves up about it :(
I feel so sad that this book didn't resonate with me because I wanted so much to love it to bits (I even spent the past few weeks re-reading my favourites because I was looking forward to it so much; Just a bit Gay, Just a bit Wrecked, Prince's Master). But anyway, maybe this was just me, and I was being too emotionally strung up.
With that said though, I am looking forward to Eric's story because the poor baby has suffered much :( Honestly, one of the worst types of betrayal and I want him to be happy
Review before read
Honestly the preview at the end of book 2 has got me so keen??? How does she do it every time??! I absolutely need this fated, hated attraction story ASAP!
Hmm... as much as I love this authors' works and I will continue to eagerly await her next release, I feel like this one kind of fell flat for me and I feel SO BAD for it. I really wanted to enjoy this so much, I even finished the whole thing as soon as I saw it was released. But I don't know, maybe this wasn't the right time for me to enjoy this; I might try re-read it later when I'm in a different mindset...
I feel like the main reason I couldn't really feel immersed in this story (ironically) is part of the reason why I was so keen for it. Without giving too much away, I just felt SO NERVOUS and ANXIOUS for the characters as they tried to fight the pull of their attraction to each other. They were really fighting with themselves and it made me too tense to really sit down and enjoy the moments. Even the sexy moments were too nerve-wracking to enjoy because the characters themselves were beating themselves up about it :(
I feel so sad that this book didn't resonate with me because I wanted so much to love it to bits (I even spent the past few weeks re-reading my favourites because I was looking forward to it so much; Just a bit Gay, Just a bit Wrecked, Prince's Master). But anyway, maybe this was just me, and I was being too emotionally strung up.
With that said though, I am looking forward to Eric's story because the poor baby has suffered much :( Honestly, one of the worst types of betrayal and I want him to be happy
Review before read
Honestly the preview at the end of book 2 has got me so keen??? How does she do it every time??! I absolutely need this fated, hated attraction story ASAP!
December 15, 2021
3,5 stars
It’s definitely an issue if you fall for your brother.
And if you’re an omega, with your mating instincts rearing, it’s definitely a major problem. Because your body wants what it wants.
There is a lot of guilt, a lot of ‘I shouldn’t, but…I can’t help it…’, a lot of shame and self-deprecation which (in my world) made for good reading. The thing is …
There was a LOT of instinct, a lot of all of the above, but maybe not quite enough of relationship development. I have no idea why exactly Liam falls so hard for Anthony, apart from the lust and desire fuelled by their designation (alpha/omega).
Still, this was a very enjoyable read, even if some solutions did raise my eyebrows and made me wonder.
Book 2 remains my favourite of the series, but there can be no doubt that Alessandra Hazard knows how to entertain with her writing!
It’s definitely an issue if you fall for your brother.
And if you’re an omega, with your mating instincts rearing, it’s definitely a major problem. Because your body wants what it wants.
There is a lot of guilt, a lot of ‘I shouldn’t, but…I can’t help it…’, a lot of shame and self-deprecation which (in my world) made for good reading. The thing is …
There was a LOT of instinct, a lot of all of the above, but maybe not quite enough of relationship development. I have no idea why exactly Liam falls so hard for Anthony, apart from the lust and desire fuelled by their designation (alpha/omega).
Still, this was a very enjoyable read, even if some solutions did raise my eyebrows and made me wonder.
Book 2 remains my favourite of the series, but there can be no doubt that Alessandra Hazard knows how to entertain with her writing!
December 21, 2021
AHHHHHH SO GOOD! The ending was so precious 🥺
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