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Undercover Attraction

(The O'Malleys #5)

Katee Robert (Goodreads Author)

4.12 · Rating details · 1,066 ratings · 207 reviews

"The O'Malley series is one of my all-time favorites. The stories are fast-paced, gritty, sexy and downright riveting." -USA Today Happy Ever After

Scandal. Wealth. Power. Seduction. Welcome to the world of the O'Malleys.
Ex-cop Charlotte Finch used to think there was a clear line between right and wrong. Then her fellow officers betrayed her, and the world is no longe ...more

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Nov 24, 2017 Sabrina rated it really liked it

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Leading up to his book Aiden O'Malley has been an iffy character for me. He always seemed to be doing the opposite of what was good for his siblings and it made him hard to like. But reading Undercover Attraction really brought to focus how much pressure he was under and that despite what may have shown in previous books, he does love his family.

Loving the O'Malley family means having to make sacrifices for them and also having to make hard decisions in regards to ...more

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Apr 09, 2017 Wendy'sThoughts rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: Katee Robert Fans, Romance

4.5 The Darker Brother Revealed Stars
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In 2015, Katee Robert presented us with the Underworld of 3 Boston Irish Crime families posed to attack each other at any given moment. I had been a fan of Robert's other books, yet this was a bit of a departure from the ones I had read. This new series had the feel of an Odyssey in the making and I was on board from the start.

In Undercover Attraction we finally are given Aiden's story...and we have been interested about this conflict ...more

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Nov 25, 2017 Mindy Lou's Book Review rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2017, cop-etc

In Undercover Attraction we get Aiden O’ Malley and Charlie Moreaux. Aiden propositions Charlie to be his fake fiancé to help him take down Dmitri Romanov, a russian crime lord who wants Aiden’s sister, Kiera.

Aiden and Charlie both have reasons for wanting to take down Dmitri, but find that they may have to work with him against another worse threat. Alethea and Mae Eldridge are sadist and have no honor. When Mae threatens Charlie, Kiera and Carrigan, they will soon learn they have gone too far. ...more

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Nov 25, 2017 Alyssa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017-releases

***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***

Undercover Attraction by Katee Robert
Book Five of the O'Malleys series
Publisher: Forever Romance
Publication Date: November 28, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher

Summary (from Goodreads):

Scandal. Wealth. Power. Seduction. Welcome to the world of the O'Malleys.

Ex-cop Charlotte Finch used to think there was a clear line between right and wrong. Then her fellow officers betrayed her, and the world is no longer so black and white. Espec ...more

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Feb 05, 2018 Bubu rated it it was ok

Shelves: cr, 2-stars, read-2018

When I speak of sex scenes being generic and boring, how ever much the author tries to make them sizzingly hot, then this series is one of the best examples.

Mafia romances have a fundamental problem. Organised crime has victims, most of them innocent. How does one put a mob boss in a romantic setting without thinking of all that's been done and being done in his name? Well, unless it's not one of those super dark romances which I avoid like the plague, one a) doesn't go into details about the ac ...more

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Nov 27, 2017 Irene rated it really liked it

Shelves: hot-cover, romance, arc-by-publisher

4.5 stars

Undercover Attraction by Katee Robert is such a great read!
I loved the storyline, it was well written, the plot held my interest all throughout the book, I just couldn't put it down.

Aiden and Charlie are strong, passionate, stubborn characters that made my heart beat fast with their story. I loved watching them come together, I loved their honesty and the way they respected and trusted each other.
On paper these two don't belong in each others world. One is an ex-cop and the other is i ...more

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Nov 26, 2017 Sissy's Romance Book Review rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-star, contemporary, arc-author-publisher, series, arc-netgalley, trt

Undercover Attraction by Katee Robert is book Five in "The O'Malleys" series. This is the story of Charlotte 'Charlie' Finch and Aiden O'Malley. I have read some of the other books in this series but feel you can make this a standalone book.
Charlie is an ex cop...not by choice though. This also made her family turn their backs on her. When Aiden gives her a chance to get back at the dirty cops that turned on her she agrees to do it. What he needs her to do is pretend to be his fiancé. Aiden is ...more

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Jul 07, 2018 Gina *loves sunshine* rated it really liked it

Shelves: audiobook, 2018

I’m finally back to the O’Malleys - YAY! This is Book 5, Aiden and Charlotte’s book. It has been so nice getting to know all of the siblings over the first four books - that has been a favorite part of this whole Boston crime family series.

I really thought the first few books were super strong in story and chemistry. I loved the whole mob family gang! This book was probably the most basic in story and romance, I wasn’t super drawn to them and there wasn’t much more than the instant romance form ...more

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Nov 04, 2017 Gretchen (About That Story) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paperback, contemporary-romance, arc-read, 2017-reads

4.5 stars

I loved this intense world with all its twists and turns and complicated characters. I was on the edge of my seat as everything played out. Another awesome book in The O’Malleys series!

I really liked Aidan and Charlie. I have been so excited to get to know Aidan since book one and I loved seeing the man behind the mask. He’s so in charge and in control, and exudes such a strong presence. Him teaming up with Charlie to be his pretend fiancé was fun and eye opening all at once and I love 4.5 stars

I loved this intense world with all its twists and turns and complicated characters. I was on the edge of my seat as everything played out. Another awesome book in The O’Malleys series!

I really liked Aidan and Charlie. I have been so excited to get to know Aidan since book one and I loved seeing the man behind the mask. He’s so in charge and in control, and exudes such a strong presence. Him teaming up with Charlie to be his pretend fiancé was fun and eye opening all at once and I loved seeing that control in him slip thanks to her. Charlie was seriously awesome. I love a strong heroine and she's a tough one. I liked that she was so smart and stood up to Aidan when she needed too. Every layer that peeled back as they fell for each other in the midst of all the drama and tension had me hooked.

There are lots of things in play and I loved all the different dynamics. This is told from multiple POVs and I really like all the different perspectives, I felt like it made the story richer. The writing is really good with excellent details. I thought the pace was great. I love all the different crime families involved, there's strain between all of them and this odd respect that I find fascinating. It's like Dynasty but with the mob !

There is drama, violence, and passion. It's a tangled web of awesome! All these things kept the story moving along and had me excited for more. There was also some lightness thanks to some fun moments between Charlie and Aidan that I appreciated. I loved seeing all the O’Malley siblings and how the different situations between them are evolving. They're such a dysfunctional family and it's crazy but it all works in a weird way. So many layers and so much depth, I loved it all! I also loved ever single bit that had to do with Dmitri Romanov. I've been all about the bad Russian mobster since he was introduced so I am thrilled that his story is next with Kierra.

This was an awesome addition to the series and I truly enjoyed seeing the softer side to Aidan and I think Charlie is his perfect match. This one will definitely keep you on your toes. It's intense and action packed but also full of heat and love. Solid from beginning to end. Awesome read!

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Sep 21, 2017 Romance Rehab rated it did not like it

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I REALLY don’t like to DNF any book. It makes me feel like a big ole quitter. A failure. A reader with a weak constitution. A fair-weather reader, if you will. But in reviewing books for this blog, I’ve come to accept that I simply can’t afford to finish every book I start. In the interest of maximizing my reading time, sometimes I just have to let a book I’m not enjoying go so that I can move on to book that’s more my speed, All reviews originally posted on the blog: http://www.romancerehab.com/

I REALLY don’t like to DNF any book. It makes me feel like a big ole quitter. A failure. A reader with a weak constitution. A fair-weather reader, if you will. But in reviewing books for this blog, I’ve come to accept that I simply can’t afford to finish every book I start. In the interest of maximizing my reading time, sometimes I just have to let a book I’m not enjoying go so that I can move on to book that’s more my speed, you know? And sadly, that’s what I had to do with Undercover Attraction.

The first red flag was thrown up VERY early on in the story, not even at the 10% mark, I think. Charlotte, our heroine, an ex cop, strolled out to talk to our hero and she was wearing...6-inch heels. Now, I don’t know about you, but I can stroll in 4-inch heels. I can wear 5-inch heels if I don’t have to walk around a bunch. But 6-inch heels? That’s venturing into stripper territory, and it takes a special kind of woman (with incredible balance and ankle strength who isn’t bothered by her toes being crammed ruthlessly into the pointy tips of her shoes by gravity) to stroll in 6-inch heels. And since Charlotte was an ex cop and not, say, a retired supermodel, I was instantly thrown off guard in a that-wouldn’t-happen-in-real-life kind of way.

So then, the hero, Aiden, proposes a plan to Charlotte—a plan that would allow her to get even with the crime boss who ruined her cop career. And even after pages and pages of description about how untrustworthy and crooked and generally unpleasant Aiden is, Charlotte quickly agrees to his plan. Hmmm...seems unrealistic. Red flag #2 has been thrown at this point.

What’s Aiden’s plan to take down the big bad mob boss, you ask? Well, pretend to be engaged to Charlotte, of course! Again...really? That’s Charlotte’s part in the plan? To play your fiancee? That seems not only unrealistic, but also highly ineffective. How would Aiden’s dating status mean a damned thing to a rival mob family’s boss? What’s that sound you hear, folks? It’s the sound of red flag #3 being tossed into the air. (Note to all of you who enjoyed the book and are hating me right now: I realize there was probably much more to Aiden’s plan that played out over the course of the book, but I didn’t have the patience to wait around for it. The whole “pretend engagement” plan seemed like such an obvious, ham-handed way to set up a romance that I was instantly bored and yawning as soon as I read it. If things got better later on in the story, well...I’m still not sorry I quit reading. So we’ll just agree to disagree, m’kay?)

And that’s when Charlotte goes to Aiden’s house (you know, Aiden, the dangerous, ruthless crime dude that Charlotte has been talking about nonstop, saying how untrustworthy he is?) and casually suggests that they should have sex, because no one will believe they’re engaged otherwise. Sexy shenanigans ensue on the desk in Aiden’s office. That one didn’t even throw up a red flag for me, folks. I just quit reading at that point. That’s when I decided I didn’t even care what happened to Charlotte or Aiden. I would recommend that Charlotte look into getting counseling for her split personality disorder, though. Her shift from oh-my-God-this-dude-is-scary to hey-let’s-bang-to-help-sell-the-plan was NOT normal. Not. At. All.

Long-story-short, this one just wasn’t my cuppa. Maybe it’d appeal to someone who isn’t bothered by completely unrealistic plots and moody heroines in stripper heels. (*shrugs*)

Full disclosure: We received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Oct 15, 2017 nick rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary, arc, adult, 2017-books-i-love

You may have heard me singing all the praises for this AMAZING series by Katee Robert on Nick & Nereyda's Infinite Booklist before. But I'm here to tell you, if you STILL haven't checked this series about a mob family yet, what are you even doing??? Anyways, I was quite eager to read Undercover Attraction. It features the head of the family, Aiden, and though he has done some shifty things to his siblings in the past in the name of protecting, I knew there was a lot more to him. And there defini ...more

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Nov 02, 2017 Lisa rated it really liked it

Shelves: ch-alpha-males, ch-fav-heroes, em-gimme-smut, gr-romance-contemporary, type-my-faves, type-galleys, 2017-read, ch-great, theme-family, ch-fav-heroines

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me: nothing can top my love for James Halloran
me: *reads Undercover Attraction*
me: well ok I stand corrected

I can't believe I actually love Aiden O'Malley more than James Halloran, who am I-

*breathes*

I've been consistently rereading Undercover Attraction ever since I finished it the first time. I might have reread it more than I did The Wedding Pact (sorry James but I still love you). Aiden has always been described as cold, ruthless, and th ...more

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Dec 01, 2017 Siobhan rated it really liked it

Earlier this year I picked up Forbidden Promises, the fourth book in Katee Robert’s O’Malley series. I read it as a standalone novel, and really enjoyed it, and was super interested in reading more of the series. I had planned to pick up the earlier books – to grab The Marriage Contract and following in order through The Wedding Pact and An Indecent Proposal – before the realise of Undercover Attraction. Unfortunately, book five was released before I could play catch up. Thus, I jumped into book Earlier this year I picked up Forbidden Promises, the fourth book in Katee Robert’s O’Malley series. I read it as a standalone novel, and really enjoyed it, and was super interested in reading more of the series. I had planned to pick up the earlier books – to grab The Marriage Contract and following in order through The Wedding Pact and An Indecent Proposal – before the realise of Undercover Attraction. Unfortunately, book five was released before I could play catch up. Thus, I jumped into book five having only read book four.

In truth, Undercover Attraction does not work as a standalone novel as well as Forbidden Promises did. A lot of the details mentioned in Undercover Attraction relate back to information in the prior books, to events in the prior books. I had ideas from things mentioned in book four, and from things said in this book, but I was unable to appreciate things in the same way fans who have followed the entire series will be able to appreciate things. In fact, I feel as though this is why I didn’t love Undercover Attraction in the way I had hoped I would.

As I said, I really enjoyed Forbidden Promises. I was pulled in from the very start of the story, finding myself unable to put it down. The storyline was addictive, the characters were a lot of fun, and the romance was built around great chemistry – all whilst leaving me curious about the underlying story working throughout the entire series. In this one, I feel as though things focused more upon bringing together all the elements that have made up the undercurrent of a story throughout. There was an interesting storyline, the characters were fun, and there was certainly chemistry – however, it was not the mind-blowingly addictive story I experienced with Forbidden Promises. In fact, due to the gaps in my knowledge, I felt a bit lost at sea at some points in the earlier parts of the book.

I still really enjoyed it, don’t get me wrong, I simply feel as though I did not appreciate it in the way I would have liked to appreciate it. I expected to feel a bit more towards the characters, to be sucked deeper into the romance, yet such was held off until later in the book. The later parts of the book I really enjoyed – I just wish I could have appreciated the entire book in the way I had hoped to. I’m sure I would have enjoyed this book even more, then. As it stands, this was a much weaker four-star book than Forbidden Promises, but my opinion in that regard may change once I am up to date with the series.

Without a doubt, I will need to play catch up with the series before I read book six. I know book six is going to bring so many elements together, and whilst I may be intrigued by what I know, I’m positive I will enjoy it even more once I have complete knowledge of the O’Malley storyline. Thus, my plan of action before book six is released is to read books one through three.

For those who are up to date, however, I’m positive this story will be a winner. ...more

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Nov 26, 2017 Sofia Lazaridou rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

4.5 stars

Can we just get Dmitri and Keira's book? I need that story especially after the way their story ended in this book. I need to see how Dmitri is going to become one of the good guys. I hope no one will die in that book. February is too far away for my taste! The cover of that book is gorgeous.

To be fair the cover of this book is also yummy. One of the reasons I could get the series in paperback would be the covers. The inside is also a good reason to buy the books. Aiden's story doesn't 4.5 stars

Can we just get Dmitri and Keira's book? I need that story especially after the way their story ended in this book. I need to see how Dmitri is going to become one of the good guys. I hope no one will die in that book. February is too far away for my taste! The cover of that book is gorgeous.

To be fair the cover of this book is also yummy. One of the reasons I could get the series in paperback would be the covers. The inside is also a good reason to buy the books. Aiden's story doesn't disappoint! I loved it but I am not giving it 5 stars because I found myself more interested in Keira and Dmitri who also tell some parts of the story. They took the focus off the main couple. Aiden is preparing to take down his enemies and I believe that he and Dmitri will take down everyone in the next book. I have a feeling that this book is here to prepare us for the events of the last book in the series. I would love to see Seamus dead or at least eliminated as a threat to his children. I also want to see all the O'Malley's bonding again and admitting that they love each other. So far they have been torn apart and now I hope to see them mend their relationships with each other.

I liked the main couple. They have a slow romance which was a pleasant surprise. They didn't just jump straight into bed with each other and they took some time to get to know each other. I find the match between Aiden and Charlotte to be one of the best in the series. For me, Charlotte is exactly the woman Aiden needs as the head of the O'Malleys. She is strong and she has everything I would have asked for her as a heroine. Aiden has his plan and she is more useful than I could have imagined. For someone who was on the "right" side of the law, she knows how to handle herself. Plus he needs someone to help him when that plan fails in some way.

I was very satisfied with the book. I like Katee Robert's writing and the book had a good pace. Not too fast not too slow (ok slow on the Dmitri/Keira thing). I don't have a single problem with the book other than the one I said in the beginning. I would definitely recommend both the book and the series. You will understand everything that's happening better if you read the previous books and I don't see a reason why you shouldn't give this series a chance. ...more

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Nov 28, 2017 Elaine rated it it was amazing

Shelves: adventure, authors-to-look-out-for, detective, murder, series, 2017, thriller, adult, contemporary, favorites

I’ll start by stating that I have found every story in this series to be a real, suspense filled page turner and this is no exception. The author brings the characters vividly to life, making them easy to relate to and empathise with. Seems strange to be typing about empathising with the head of a “mobster” family but Aiden is such a brilliantly portrayed character that I found myself really feeling sorry for him at times. He didn’t ask to be the first born and heir to lead the O’Malley family b I’ll start by stating that I have found every story in this series to be a real, suspense filled page turner and this is no exception. The author brings the characters vividly to life, making them easy to relate to and empathise with. Seems strange to be typing about empathising with the head of a “mobster” family but Aiden is such a brilliantly portrayed character that I found myself really feeling sorry for him at times. He didn’t ask to be the first born and heir to lead the O’Malley family but has stepped up to do just that, even though it has fractured his relationships with most of his siblings but especially with his baby sister, who seems to be on a path of self destruction. He has to be the “boss”, the unassailable leader and has perfected the art of using his expression as a mask to hide his true feelings.

Charlotte Finch (aka Charlie) has been through so much. As I learnt more about her past and her relationship with her so-called father so now I don’t think he deserves to be called that, he’s more like a sperm donor rather than a caring Dad IMHO! Her demise at the hands of betraying colleagues makes her keen for revenge and she agrees to Aiden’s offer to help her find justice, even if it means pretending to be his fiancée!

This is a story of mob families, turf wars, different allegiances and romance. Starting with a fake engagement, the relationship between Charlie and Aiden may initially be pretend but the reader can ‘feel’ the romance between them grown beyond mere attraction or lust. It is great to see behind the mask that Aiden uses to face the world. I also like how the O’Malley ladies are all feisty, strong characters in their own rights and really act like the power behind the throne of their mob leader partners. There’s danger, an undercurrent of mystery, hints of romance and, through it all, the suspense totally permeates the whole story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story and truthfully can’t wait to read the sequel – hope that will be released soon and that I get to read it! I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense with superb characters, intriguing plots, scandal, schemes and deadly drama in an enthralling read.

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley. I have chosen to read the book and this is my honest opinion after doing so. ...more

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Nov 11, 2017 Timitra rated it really liked it

Undercover Attraction is the perfect blend of suspense, action and sexy times. I thoroughly enjoyed this latest installment in the O'Malleys saga.

I loved finally getting to see a different side of Aiden. The saying still waters run deep is a very apt description of him. I really enjoyed watching him and Charlie fall for each other. I loved their clashes just as much as their filthy times.

I cannot wait to read the last book in the series. I know it's going to be epic because of certain things th ...more

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Nov 27, 2017 Susan (susayq ~) rated it it was amazing

You know I have loved this series from the beginning! And to finally see Aiden's story and get why he stays in the family business was AMAZING!!! And what's better is that this was a fake to real romance. Those are my absolute favorite trope! I don't want to say too much for fear of giving too much away, but just know that Aiden and Charlie are amazing and there is a reason he is like he is and I'm DYING for the last book!!!

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Sep 14, 2017 Jaime Arkin rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary, galley-arc, romance, suspense, read-in-2017, series, 2017

Gahhhhhhh I need an epilogue and omg the next book pleeeeease!!

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Jun 24, 2017 ☕️Kimberly rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Aiden, now head of the O'Malley family, since his father retired to Connecticut, is working on taking down Dmitri Romanov thus protecting his baby sister Keira. It's all very complicated, but Keira is engaged to Dmitri, not by choice but by an arrangement made by Aiden's father. One of the things I love about this series is seeing how this second generation, who grew up privileged, caged, and controlled, deals with taking over the family business.

Aiden enlists the help of ex-cop, Charlotte "Char ...more

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Dec 06, 2017 Romancing the Book rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, contemporary, reading-challenge, fiction, suspense

Reviewed by JoAnne
Book provided by Netgalley
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book

Undercover Attraction is filled with lots of action, violence, family, enemies, weapons, torture and even burn up the sheets moments of scorching loving, romance and love. This is Aiden and Charlie’s story. They meet with a hidden agenda and a proposition but will it work for Charlie to fall in with Aiden’s plans? Will her past help or hinder them? Her father is a wild card for both of them but Charlie isn’ Reviewed by JoAnne
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Review originally posted at Romancing the Book

Undercover Attraction is filled with lots of action, violence, family, enemies, weapons, torture and even burn up the sheets moments of scorching loving, romance and love. This is Aiden and Charlie’s story. They meet with a hidden agenda and a proposition but will it work for Charlie to fall in with Aiden’s plans? Will her past help or hinder them? Her father is a wild card for both of them but Charlie isn’t totally aware of his involvement and keeps getting hurt when his job always comes first. Aiden would prefer if his father stayed in Connecticut now that he’s not the head of the family but we don’t always get what we wish for, do we? His interactions with Aiden and even Charlie are nothing if not cold and calculating.

As head of the O’Malley mob, Aiden has to keep his family close and his enemies closer and oh how he does! There’s always deal making between the mob bosses but lots of what’s in it for me even when they are helping each other out. Some of Aiden’s family members have even married into the other families which keeps them on their toes. He’s estranged from some of his siblings and tries not to show that he cares for them but it always shows itself to his love interest and fake fiancee, Charlie. She gets him when others close to him don’t. She also helps build bridges between them and for that he’s thankful.

The intrigue and the suspense of what would happen next was captivating and held my interest from the first page to the last. The story had many twists and turns to it and took us from New York City to Boston and back. There were numerous injuries, shoot outs and deaths, even with all the planning and bodyguards. There were secrets and pasts that weren’t known to all but have a way of coming out. There is a chance for a happily ever after in the offing even with thoughts of having been betrayed. There was some closure but enough loose ends to take us to the next book in the series.

Robert is a new to me author but I will be back for more if this is her caliber of writing. This is the first book that I’ve read in the O’Malley series and even though it is the fifth book I didn’t feel lost. There was enough background information given to keep my interest but I will be adding the other books in the series to my always growing TBR pile so I can get the backstories and fill in the blanks. The next book, The Bastard’s Bargain, is due out in February 2018 and I for one can’t wait!

Favorite Quote: A family of traitors. That’s all we are.
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Oct 14, 2017 Kristyn - Reading to Unwind rated it it was amazing

This book contains adult themes.

This is the fifth book in the O’Malley’s Series by Katee Robert. I loved the fourth book in this series so I went into this book very positive and I was not disappointed. I think I enjoyed this book even more then the first one. I also just requested the first two books from the series from my library! Let’s hope I can get them soon. Also, I love the cover so I needed to read this one!

The O’Malley’s are part of the Irish mob in Boston, they are one of the largest This book contains adult themes.

This is the fifth book in the O’Malley’s Series by Katee Robert. I loved the fourth book in this series so I went into this book very positive and I was not disappointed. I think I enjoyed this book even more then the first one. I also just requested the first two books from the series from my library! Let’s hope I can get them soon. Also, I love the cover so I needed to read this one!

The O’Malley’s are part of the Irish mob in Boston, they are one of the largest families. Aiden has since taken over the O’Malley family after his father took an early retirement. Aiden is working very hard to keep his family safe even if it means stepping on a few toes. Aiden drags in Charlie since she has a vendetta against the same man he is going after. Aiden now needs to find out how much he cares about vendettas versus his family.

The author does a great job creating the two main characters for this book. The book is basically told through the POV of the two main characters, but we do get a few other characters popping up who take over chapters, which is a nice break in the reading.

I couldn’t help, but just fall in love with Aiden when I was reading. I love how he could open up and really reflect upon what was going on in his life. Aiden grew over the course of the entire book and became a more respectful guy. I enjoyed getting to hear the innerworkings of Aiden’s brain as he was thinking through what was going on.

Charlie was such a great main character to be opposite Aiden. Charlie comes with her own baggage and own issues, but she can see things from a different perspective, which is exactly what the family needs. Charlie’s fresh set of eyes and her previous experience make her rough around the edges and not easily intimidated. Charlie can stand her ground during the book and work on deciding what she wants out of her future. I love that the author created a mixed background for Charlie because when we got to hear her internal thoughts it gave me a lot to think about while reading.

I loved all the drama that was created during this book. We get a few major events happening during the book, which really push the action along, but you can also feel something big coming while you are reading. The author does an outstanding job building up the drama and leaving you little clues that something is going to happen. I love the ability for the book to keep going up to the climax without it having to be dragged out.
Also, the climax is exactly what I wanted it was the perfect revelation of everything the book was working up too.

I would suggest this as a weekend read. I got sucked into the O’Malley world and wanted to know what was going to happen with Aiden and Charlie. I ended up not being able to put the book down! This book can be read as a standalone book, but I recommend reading other books in the series.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley to provide an honest review. This does not affect my review of this book.

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Nov 29, 2017 Francoise rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mob, series, 2017-reads

This series just gets better and better, Katee Robert definitely can tell a mafia story that never fails to keep me captivated from start to finish. This book centers around the Boston faction of the Irish mob and the power struggle between the mob families to gain a monopoly over illegal activities. The mafia politics is an important part of the story, with multiple players fighting for power.

So, finally, we get Aiden O’Malley’s story. He is the head of the O’Malley mob family and, as expected, This series just gets better and better, Katee Robert definitely can tell a mafia story that never fails to keep me captivated from start to finish. This book centers around the Boston faction of the Irish mob and the power struggle between the mob families to gain a monopoly over illegal activities. The mafia politics is an important part of the story, with multiple players fighting for power.

So, finally, we get Aiden O’Malley’s story. He is the head of the O’Malley mob family and, as expected, his actions are based on questionable ethics. His behavior may appear ruthless and cold- hearted. And yet the author does a great job of getting you to like Aiden despite the things he does as a mob boss. For him, it all comes down to putting his family first and never backing down no matter how bad the odds look.

Charlotte, “Charlie”, Finch has learned the hard way that the good guys don’t always win. She was framed and betrayed by fellow police officers who also happened to be dirty cops. She is determined to take down the likely mastermind behind the plan to frame her: Dmitri Romanov, a powerful Russian mafia boss. She never expected Aiden O’Malley to become her ally in her quest for vengeance. She doesn’t trust him but she needs him. A fake engagement will ensure she is accepted in his world, and surprisingly enough, she is a born actress. But the illusion slowly becomes reality. I loved that Aiden and Charlie’s relationship developed naturally, it never felt forced or based on insta-love.

The story is written from multiple points of view, Aiden, Charlie’s and Dmitri’s POV. Despite their differences, Aiden and Dmitri are engaged in a temporary alliance that has everything to do with Aiden’s sister Keira.

I enjoyed every aspect of this story: the characters, the action, the exploration of relationships, the romance between Aiden and Charlie and the intense connection between Dmitri and Keira.

I seriously cannot wait for Dmitri and Keira's book. There are so many unresolved issues and the feelings are intense between these two. This book is a great addition to a captivating series. It can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading the series in order.
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Sep 24, 2017 Lover of Romance rated it it was amazing

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Undercover Attraction is a stunning story and we continue on with the O Malley clan, and in this wonderful book we have AIDEN's story---yep you heard me....the eldest and the biggest baddass of them all. I honestly didn't know how I would feel about this book, to be honest. Aiden is the one sibling I have really really struggled with through this series. He is the one sibling that never says no to their parents, always falls in line and doe ...more

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Nov 24, 2017 Laura rated it liked it

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3.5 Stars

Mafia books can be a lot of fun. The inherent danger, the idea that the hero is more of an anti hero and not that nice of a guy, but is still attractive, sexy and you like him...it makes for an interesting read.

Aiden is, well, not a nice guy. As head of the O'Malley crime family, he makes tough decisions and does things that seem to result in bad things happening...but he makes the decisions for the good of the family and for the good of ...more

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Nov 29, 2017 Sangria rated it really liked it

Shelves: cop-hero-fbi, series-books-part-of, waiting-or-ku

It was good...

I loved getting more insight into Aiden. Charlie was fine, for some reason I always envisioned something a bit different for the head of the Irish crime family. The ending between them felt incomplete but hopefully we here about it in the next book.

I can’t believe I’m intrigued by Kiera, I’ve hated her thru most of the series. The I’m not loved, no one wants me so I’ll be a messed up 21 yr old was getting old. But.....I think Dimitri might just be exactly what she needs.

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Feb 22, 2020 Laura rated it really liked it

“She looked like she had gone to war—and she had.”

#1: The Marriage Contract ★★★☆☆
#2: The Wedding Pact ★★★★☆
#3: An Indicent Proposal ★★★★☆
#4: Forbidden Promises ★★★☆☆
#5: Undercover Attraction ★★★★☆

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Jul 09, 2019 Kimberly (Kimmy Loves to Read) rated it really liked it

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4 1/2 stars!

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Sep 26, 2017 Kim rated it it was amazing

Shelves: heroine, series, best-of, epic, book-hangover, dirty-delicious, arc, re-read-worthy, cast, hero

To save time, can we just agree to give each book in Katee Robert's The O'Malleys series every star we can scrounge up, even if we have to beg, borrow, or steal’em? Seriously, y'all, five just isn’t enough.

I'm at a loss for something original to say about this story. Pretty sure I used all the flashy superlatives on the previous books. What tops marvelous or famazing?

Katee Roberts has remarkable talent. Her mind must be a brilliant and scary thing to create such complex plotlines with what see To save time, can we just agree to give each book in Katee Robert's The O'Malleys series every star we can scrounge up, even if we have to beg, borrow, or steal’em? Seriously, y'all, five just isn’t enough.

I'm at a loss for something original to say about this story. Pretty sure I used all the flashy superlatives on the previous books. What tops marvelous or famazing?

Katee Roberts has remarkable talent. Her mind must be a brilliant and scary thing to create such complex plotlines with what seems like an endless cast of characters all being moved about like Chess pieces. It wasn't enough to keep track of three separate families intertwined like ivy growing wild; she had to up the stakes in Undercover Attraction. Sinister forces require extensive maneuvering by all the main players from the previous books. I loved seeing them all again and in action with one another.

In the previous books Aiden wasn't featured enough for me to get a good read on him. He seemed to be cold and unforgiving, so I wasn't sure how I would react to him as a hero. That impression was destroyed almost immediately. I can say unequivocally that he evokes a warm and tingly response, and he's definitely not cold or as hard as he'd like others to believe. Especially where his family is concerned.

Whelp, as with the others, I've developed a total girl crush on Charlie. She quickly earned her rightful place alongside the other strong women in this series. She's a completely fearless badass who—even while inwardly quaking— goes toe-to-toe with anyone trying to hurt her or those she feels protective of. Watching her face down evil was exhilarating and wholly satisfying. I internally cheered more than once.

It was obvious in the previous book that there was an immediate, intense chemistry between Aiden and Charlie. It’s an attraction he tries to resist but Charlie fully embraces. Not that Aiden gives her many options. fans self Even when Aiden is resisting they're hot af, but once he succumbs, they literally rock worlds.

Coming into this I wasn't too fond of the youngest O’Malley daughter. Keira seemed like an over-indulged kid using her brother's death as an excuse to abuse drugs, alcohol, and party her life away. She plays a large roll in UA, so I got to know her much better. Despite capturing the attention of my man, Dmitri, the “kid” managed to worm her way into my heart with her IDGAF attitude. She really isn’t a kid, by age or life experience, as we’ll soon learn in great detail. I'm equally anxious for and dreading her and Dmitri’s story, which will be a bittersweet conclusion to the series.

Undercover Attraction is yet another outstanding, sizzling, action-packed story that immediately sucks you in and doesn't turn you loose until The End. I loved absolutely everything about it.

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Oct 08, 2018 Carissa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance, audiobook, mafia, giveaway, gov-emergency-services

Omg!!! This series is getting better and better with each book! This book sucked me in and I read it in 1 day, full of heat and action! Next onto the FINALE!!!!

Note: each book must be read in order for the overall story arc.

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Nov 06, 2017 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: jerks, mafia, dirty-talker, badass-heroine, a-man-in-a-suit, enemies-to-lovers

4.5 Stars!! Full review to come...

ARC courtesy of publisher in exchange for an honest review

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New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandpa’s knee. Her 2015 title, The Marriage Contract, was a RITA finalist, and RT Book Reviews named it 'a compulsively readable book with just the right amount of suspense and tension." When not writing sexy contemporary and romantic suspense, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her child ...more