Alphas Like Us (Like Us #3)

This book is amazing on multiple levels. First of all, the story is excellent. In book three of the Like Us series, Moffy and Farrow are out as a couple to the public and learning to navigate a relationship under the bright spotlight. Moffy has left his job at HMC Philanthropies. “Marrow’s”everyday life is achingly ordinary and then heart-poundingly intense; it can go from one extreme to the other in short order. There are multiple subplots in this story, and every one of them will have you invested in the outcome. (I was going to try to list some but changed my mind because 1) possible spoilers and 2) there are just SO many!)

This book also has such depth of emotion. It’s pretty spectacular. And this is where the second amazing thing about this book comes in. It’s the nuances and subtleties in dialogue and description that make every character and every interaction come to life with stunning clarity. As a reader, I could see character interactions and feel every emotion from confusion to joy to desolation. I could read the snappy (and at times, hilarious) banter between Farrow and Moffy all day long. As a matter of fact, as soon as I finished this book, I went to my Audible account and re-started Damaged Like Us. Just to hear more Marrow. And along those lines, I will add that I tried to put off reading this story until I could listen to the Audible version but in the end, I couldn’t wait anymore. But make no mistake, as soon as this book is available on audio, I will be getting it and listening. If you are a fan of these books, I cannot give a strong enough recommendation for the audio versions because the two narrators are fabulous.

I’d give this book more than five stars if I could, and I almost never say that. I also cannot wait to read more of this series; looking forward to Janie and Thatcher’s story next. Honestly, I don’t care who else from this clan gets a story: Beckett, Charlie, Luna, Donnelly, Jack, Kits, Sulli, Oscar….I’m in!

Parts of this book’s side details were highly annoying. I think something MORE could have been done about Maximoff’s company – how do they (the Board of Directors) have the right to take away what he created? That was messed up, and I hope future stories put the guy who stole Moffy’s job in his place. At the very least, there should be a hidden clause in the original start-up documentation for H.M.C. that discloses a major entitlement that belongs to Moffy that somewhat stings the company and remaining in-charge thieves in a big way. Hell, bankrupt the company!

Another frustrating situation to watch – Farrow’s difficulties at the hospital. How could the hospital have stood by while he was tormented like that? Would someone DYING have been the only way someone would have finally seen how ridiculous it was for medical professionals to not stand behind one of their own? Tighter security, banning cell phones once inside hospital walls, SOMETHING! I’ve never read about real life celebrities getting harassed to that extent, especially not at a place of business like a hospital. Usually, hospital administration steps in to protect employees and patients, not just sit around and allow what happened to Farrow and all the harassment he endured. It’s expected from fans and paps to a certain degree, but coworkers? Without any administrative intervention? Unrealistic, especially given Farrow’s lineage.

The one disconcerting and uncomfortable way of thinking that seems to be the unfair, trumping rule in all the Calloway books is how the families and significant others HAVE THEIR HANDS TIED AND CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO THWART or PUNISH THEIR TORMENTORS. Again, real life celebrities don’t have those extreme discomforts, not to the degree described for the Hale, Meadows and Cobalt families. Realizing this is just a fictional plot, that chilling reality for Moffy, Jane, and Farrow was disconcerting to say the least. I deleted a star for that sentiment and the few grammatical errors discovered. Last thing – isn’t “lowly” NOT an acceptable adverb for humans? As far as I knew, it’s been used most commonly in reference to social status (lowly status of a slave) or “” the lowing of cows, as in the noise they make. Better phrases could be used to describe a man’s attempt to make his baritone sexy in a romantic scene. Just a pet peeve.

It doesn’t happen often but this series gave me the biggest book hangover ever!!!!!

ALPHAS LIKE US was more than I could have ever hoped for. The bond that Maximoff and Farrow have is one of a kind and I adored and devoured everything about them from beginning to end.

To describe this book/series to someone that has never had the pleasure of reading a book by this author couple is like describing something that’s already perfection in every way.

What makes these books, but especially this couple so amazing is that they, from the very beginning, worked on their relationship. Their trust, faith and unwavering loyalty to each other is heart-warming and incredibly sexy. For me, Maximoff and Farrow were the ultimate couple. The same as Rose and Connor were. Two halves that belonged together in a way that was undeniable and tangible. They were so much better together than alone.

After three books, I still don’t have enough of Maximoff and Farrow. They easily made me fall in love with them, and made it very hard for anyone that will come after to top their amazing relationship.

Aside from the main couple, this book was full of fantastic scenes between family members, their dynamic and deep love for each other. Having such a huge family is one of the things I adore about this epic series. At the end of each book, the reader feels like a being part of this amazing and highly entertaining family. And it’s hard to say goodbye. It’s no secret that I adore this cast, and can’t wait to read the next book. These books honestly get better and better with each installment. They are hard to put down, addicting, and utterly fascinating.

ALPHAS LIKE US can not be read on its own. It is NOT a standalone and should only be read after reading DAMAGED LIKE US and LOVERS LIKE US. It’s one continuous storyline that must be started at the beginning.

I don’t know where to start with my review, or what to say…. I’ve just finished it and I can’t seem to form a coherent thought in my head that comes even close to how I’m feeling right now.
Like all of Krista & Becca’s books, Alphas Like Us blew me away, completely, from the very first page to the very last. There’s so much detail and emotion in this book, you literally feel like you’re on the journey with Maximoff and Farrow. You feel right there with them with all their trials and tribulations. Every family and friend interaction and situation you feel like you’re right there too. This book was engaging, heart warming, endearing, funny, sexy, heartbreaking. I laughed, I cried, I got angry and so frustrated at times but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. It was simply genius, you just have to read it to experience it all fully for yourself.
A definite must read from me, this whole series is.
Just, PERFECTION.
6+ Stars

I’ve been reading the twins’ books for a while now and I have to say that this is one of their best books every in my opinion. It’s my favourite book of the Like Us series so far!! It was an absolute emotional roller coaster with amazingly well-developed and complex characters, heart-felt romance and an amazing plot full of twist and turns that will keep you guessing. Everything is so well written that you will laugh and cry and feel everything along with the characters.
I read it in one sitting in a few hours and then started reading it again immediately. This is one fictional universe that I will not be ready to let go of for a LONG time so it’s wonderful that Krista and Becca are going to be writing more books. This was a wonderful conclusion to this first chapter of Maximoff and Farrow’s love story and I’m excited to see more of them and all the wonderful side characters in the future. Now I’m going to be re-reading all the Addicted and Like Us book and all the Patreon bonus content to cope with the wait until Tangled Like Us comes out.

I highly HIGHLY recommend this and all of the twins’ other books too! They’ve long ago secured their spot on my list of favourite authors!

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