I fell in love with Mat in the previous books, and I was so worried that the author wouldn't do his story justice. But I absolutely adored the story of Mat and Wyatt. This one felt so different than the rest of the books in the series, because it dealt with just the two of them. There weren't a bunch of side stories going on at the same time, so it was much easier to connect with their characters. I don't usually give 5 stars just for the romance, but I'm doing it tonight. I just loved them so fucking much.

Favorite quotes:

“I have enough strength to believe for both of us, until you’re ready to believe in yourself.”

“If the word for love did not exist,” he said, and he felt Mat’s grip on him tighten, “I would have invented it seeing you.”

“You know I don’t have unrealistic expectations, Mateo. I…” he stopped, then took a breath and Mat saw the way his jaw clenched like he was holding back. Then he squeezed Mat’s thigh harder. “I love you. Exactly as you are—with whatever your limitations are.”

Out of all the gay men in this series, these two gave us the most romance. They were just so fucking sweet together, and they lived in their own little bubble of sweet nothings and French pick-up lines and precious secrets. I just ... ahhhh ... I just couldn't get over how adorable they were.

“I love you in every language.”

Please pause while I SOB ON THE FLOOR.

Lots of reviews said they were boring, but I loved their cheesy little relationship so damn much. I loved the support they gave each other. I loved the trust they put in each other. I loved that they both fought for each other. I loved their independence. And I loved that Wyatt's ex-husband got punched in the face and kicked in the nuts. Fuck Wyatt's family, fuck Mat's ex-wife and family, and fuck that piece of shit ex-husband. I hope these boys live happily ever after with sweet Apollo.