My The Good Mistress Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
The Good Mistress by Amarie Avant opens in mourning. Mila Ali’s fiancé, Warren, dies in a sudden plane crash. Grief closes her off from everything—friendship, joy, hope. Then Blake Baldwin appears: Warren’s handsome, enigmatic boss, and the owner of the plane. Their first encounter is electric. He’s drawn to her grief, and she’s pulled toward his persistence. He doesn’t stop. Confusion, attraction, deception, and passion follow. Mila is not looking for new love—but Blake isn’t one to quit.
Why I Love This Book
I love how grief hangs over every scene and doesn’t feel like a plot device—it’s real. I felt Mila’s hesitation, that ache when Blake steps into her carefully guarded life. I love Blake’s confidence; he’s sure and deliberate. I love the tension—the way every touch or look could shatter or heal. I loved how secondary characters weren’t just window dressing—they had texture and life. And I love that in the middle of heartbreak, there’s a spark of something wild and real that I couldn’t stop rooting for.
Who Will Like This Book
If you like emotional billionaire romance layered with real grief and slow-burn heat, this fits. If the idea of a woman rebuilding her heart—and someone refusing to let go—resonates, give this a read.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book deals with sudden loss, grief, emotional fragility, and seductive manipulation. It’s heartfelt but emotionally charged—read with care.
Tagged As
contemporary romance, BWWM romance, billionaire hero, emotional healing, grief to love, slow burn, second chance at love, independent heroine, romantic suspense, indie romance, standalone
Steam Level
The chemistry is palpable and carefully stoked. It’s heated and intimate without going overboard—just right for the emotional stakes at play.
This novel is #3 on our list of 10 BWWM Romance Books You'll Absolutely Love. View the full list.
