Nope! For fake dating to work, there needs to be a plausible, valid reason for doing so. I'm sorry, but the reason for them fake dating was weaker than garage coffee.

Then, when they actually got together, poof, the fake dating aspect completely disappeared. It was never brought full circle
Also, the amount of PDA in here was so uncomfortable. Second hand embarrassment for days.

The author's weakest story to date.

I absolutely loved this! I haven't read or seen Much Ado About Nothing so I can't comment on how this works as a retelling but I loved it as is.
Fake dating is always a fun trope as is hate-to-love but I really enjoyed how neither of them is really overdone in this book. There's a nice easy flow towards friendship and then love between the main characters. The secondary characters are also wonderful and I look forward to reading their journeys in later books.

DNF. I didn’t enjoy the dialogue between the characters at all, and struggled to get into it. I knew it was a Shakespeare retelling but if I’d known it was written like that, I wouldn’t have picked it up. Love her other books

Chloe Liese can do no wrong... EVER!

As a massive fan of her Bergman Brothers series I was extremely excited to see this release.

Jamie and Bea’s enemies to lovers arc is just PERFECTION! Chloe never fails in writing the perfect enemies to lovers, there is tension without angst - like that's a skill!

Not to mention the character development in this book is some of the best I've read from Chloe.

I really enjoyed this and I really hope this becomes a series!

Jamie and Bea were an adorable couple, their meet-cute was a disaster and I adored their banter. They were both aware how "wrong" they were for each other, but I loved the little spin on their fake dating. Their chemistry was out of this world and that was fuelled by their banter.

Once they got together and admitted their feelings I did feel the pace slowed down a bit for me. Maybe I feel like it happened too fast, I wanted it drawn out a bit more

The typical break up to make up felt a bit abrupt and all too convenient. However they were a super cute couple, and as always Chloe's representation of neurodivergence was so careful and sensitively done that it added a great dynamic to the story.

Thanks to Netgalley, Little Brown Books and Chloe Liese for giving me an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Here's the thing, right? I am a sucker for a good Shakespeare retelling. The fact that I had yet to find a good Much Ado about Nothing one meant that I went into this with no expectations at all. And honestly, I could not have been more surprised. It was funny, teh neurodivergent rep was good to see, and it was just overall a well written book. Bea and Jamie bounced off each other really well, and I really enjoyed it!

As soon as I heard about this Much Ado About Nothing retelling I was desperate to read it. The play is one of my favourite classics and I’ve been enjoying Chloe’s Bergman Brothers books so I was excited to see her take on it. There were a lot of nods to the original material as you’d expect from a retelling but Chloe Liese definitely made this story her own.

FMC Bea was wholly and completely herself with her homemade crab mask (we begin at a masquerade party) and dinosaur nuggets. She doesn’t feel like she’s found her place yet but she’s not going to change who she is just to make other people more comfortable and I love that about her.

MMC Jamie is the opposite of Bea in many ways having found a way to present himself that the world deems more palatable but he still doesn’t feel like he fits in. The buttoned up, tortoiseshell glasses-wearing, cat-adopting, paediatrician was endearing and the perfect match for Bea.

Bea is neurodivergent and has anxiety and Jamie also has anxiety. As someone with anxiety I found both characters incredibly relatable and reading both of their thought processes in each of their POVs had me going “I do/think that” a lot. It was really nice seeing this mental health representation really woven into the story and who these characters are deep down rather than written in as a token ‘quirk’.

Read For:
• Much Ado About Nothing Retelling 🎭
• Enemies to lovers, fake dating ❤️
• Dual POV 📖
• Neurodivergent and mental health rep 🧠
• Meddling family & friends
• Autumn vibes 🍁🍂

Rating: 4.5/5🌟
Steam Level: 3.5/5🔥

This is a Much Ado About Nothing retelling where Jamie and Bea get off on the wrong foot and disaster after disaster keeps occurring when they both are together. But the people closest to them decide to play Cupid and get them both to text each other anonymously and trick them into going on a date. Once they find out their real identities, they both decide to get revenge by fake dating and convincing their meddlers that they are madly in love and at the end have a dramatic breakup to prove to them that they are not right for each other.

This is my first ever book I’ve ever read by Chloe Liese and definitely won’t be the last. This was such a delight to read. Bea and Jamie were so adorable together and I loved the open conversations that they both had. This book also has amazing representation as it is features an autistic female mc and a male mc with anxiety. I can’t wait to pick up Chloe’s previous books because I just adored her writing style.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you @littlebrownbookgroup_uk @yourswithlovex and @netgalley for the e-arc.

Unputdownable!
I literally devoured this book in hours! I just got so invested in Bea and James's story. And let me tell you, we don't deserve James. He is just too perfect. Girl, the words that came out his mouth...chef's kiss!

I was so excited to read this one. It has some of my favourite tropes, and it just sounded SO promising. And let me tell you, IT DELIVERS!

I've read some books by Chloe Lisel, and she never disappoints- this book was no exception. She always writes fantastic, interesting, solid, and real characters. Even though Bea and James are so different, they are both delightful characters and perfect for each other.

This book will make you smile, laugh, and sigh dreamily (I blame this solely on James), leaving you with such a cosy warm feeling—this is, undoubtedly, a must-read for every romance fan.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A neurodivergent love story sign me up! This book is sooooo swoonworthy. Gorgeous characters check, All that spicy goodness, check, A romance that you completely root for, check!

Bea is autistic and not particularly looking for love. She's healing from a toxic relationship and romance is way down on her list of priorities. Socialising isn't the easiest for her but at a party she spots Jamie, a smoking hot guy who is friends with her twin sisters fiancé. Bea can be quite accident prone and when a meet disaster happens between Jamie and herself it's quite clear they are not meant to be. Bea's twin sister and her friends see something different though and decide to play cupid, setting the couple on a date, After a few texts they meet up and sparks begin to fly. Bea and Jamie are annoyed they were set up and plan to fake date to get their revenge, but when it turns into something real, revenge Is forgotten. Can Bea and Jamie actually work? Can Bea give someone her heart again?

Oh my goodness I loved this book! The chemistry between Jamie and Bea is off the hook! They are both genuinely great characters, Right from the beginning I was dying to see them together. The representation of neurodivergence and anxiety is fabulous, the side characters are brilliant it's just an absolutely gem of a romance.
I laughed and cried! Jamie is everything, he's so considerate and thoughtful and I'm so glad they got their happy ending. I now need to read everything from Chloe because this! This is what I need from my romances!

This book was amazing. I loved it from start to finish. I don't think I have a bad thing to say about this book. The main characters Bea and Jamie are both set up on mystery blind dates by their friend/ sister when they find out they were set up with each other they decide to fake date. The fake dating trope always bring drama and entertainment and this book didn't disappoint it was full of drama and entertainment.

I loved Bea as a main character she was quirky, tattooed, lovable and just in general amazing. And Jamie is the heartthrob needed in every romance book I loved him. He was kind, caring and all together an amazing guy. These characters started out enemies, turned into friends and finally became a couple. I would recommend this book so much I loved it, I couldn't put it down if i'd have had the time I would have devoured this book in a day or two.

I was very excited to read this book. It has the fake dating trope I love, neurodiversity as heroine is autistic and the hero has anxiety plus I heard so many good things about it. Ultimately I found the book cute but a little underwhelming. This might be my own fault for building it up so much in my head. The two leads Bea and Jamie/West/James ( I wish they’d stuck to one name) were interesting and likeable. The chemistry was alright but didn’t blow me away. I liked them getting to know each other and bringing each other out of themselves and found their friend dates cute. I felt certain aspects like the side story with Jules warranted a lot more attention/ an entirely separate story. I do like the author’s writing style and I know others will have enjoy this a lot more than I did. (3 ⭐️)

"As I press on tiptoes, clutching him for courage, I wonder if what we share, this inversion of what broke apart, might be the very thing that puts me back together." - Bea

"I don't see you differently. I see you better." - Jamie

I received a copy of Two Wrongs Make a Right by @chloe_liese through @netgalley from @littlebrownbookgroup_uk to read and review and boy did I enjoy the ride! The story is sweet, funny, touching and also really spicy...and the banter is top notch! I'm not usually a fan of the fake dating trope, but this was done really well. Jamie and Bea are characters that have so much personality and depth that you can't help but love them and cheer them along in the journey as they both deal with their own issues and perceptions. This is a well-rounded, inclusive romance and I really enjoyed it. #bookreview #arc #netgalley #littlebrownbookgroupuk #twowrongsmakearight #chloeliese

After hearing rave reviews of other books by this author, I had to check this one out. I feel like I'm totally late to this party but I'm here now!

Two Wrongs Make a Right is my first foray into a Chloe Liese book and is from what I've read inspired by Much Ado About Nothing, which is my favourite Shakespeare, so I was very excited, and I was not disappointed. The two leads are Jamie - a paediatrician, and Bea - an erotic artist, who are 'set up' by Bea's sister and Jamie's best friend, they decide to take their revenge by fake dating, and the plot takes off from there.

There is autistic representation through Bea and anxiety through Jamie; however, I won't be commenting on the accuracy or faithfulness of the representations; as someone who is not neurodiverse nor suffers from anxiety, it is not my place.

The dual POV was so great; it was lovely to see them both falling in love and coming to the realisation that 'enemies' had indeed become 'lovers'. Jamie is a wonder. The scene where he made soup for her because she doesn't like the texture of vegetables and cared for her during her period was adorable. It's also, in a way, grumpy x sunshine; Jamie is put-together, always ironed, not a hair out of place, and Bea is open, tattooed and strong.

Whilst it was good, I couldn't give it five stars because of the third act; it wasn't needed and didn't really add anything, like the story would have ended strong without it... The whole thing gave me miscommunication vibes, and it lost me at that point, like yes, great HEA, but also no.

Thank you to Little Brown, Piatkus and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Book 292 of 2022

4.5 stars

Ah this was so great! I've never read a Chloe Liese book before but now I want to read all of this author's other work! Bea and Jamie were absolutely adorable and sweet, and this book balanced steaminess with emotion so fantastically. The representation of anxiety and autism was done so brilliantly - some of the best representation I've ever seen in a novel. This whole book was just an absolute joy to read, with humour and charm and warmth. I loved getting to know Bea and Jamie, and seeing them get to know each other, and the growth they help each other with. There was so much fantastic communication between the two of them (which made me extremely frustrated with the third-act break-up because that did not. need. to. happen!) Chloe Liese also does a great job at making you care about the side characters too - from Bea's sister Jules to Jamie's two geriatric cats.

This book would be five stars, if not for the completely unnecessary third-act break-up, which was just jarring and added nothing to the story, because it got resolved within like 6 pages? It just felt shoe-horned in and felt completely unrealistic for these characters.

I loved all of Chloe’s books so far and I know that she never disappoints me.
Two wrongs make a right is the perfect romcom to read even if you prefer other genres.
Her ability to create such reliable and vivid characters and situations, always makes me wanting more and more from her stories.
I adore this book so much. Bea and Jamie have a not so meet cute cross over and their friends are trying to make them go on a blind date. What follows next is a fake relationship, lots of banter and great chemistry.
As usual, the author will include real life situations and challenges for the characters. And the way she portrayed them is perfect. There are so many moments that I thought I actually knew how living with anxiety means but in my self ignorance state, I’m missing so much apparently.
I can’t wait to read the next book because that preview set the bar high and got me all excited about it.

Beautiful, heartwarming and touching romance story. A must read for sure.


📖Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy

Chloe Liese can do no wrong, and with this book she’s delivered a wonderful romance between two unlikely people. I was wary as I’ve been stung before by romances based on Shakespeare comedies (this is a take on Much Ado About Nothing) but I shouldn’t have worried - Liese bowled me over with great characters, funny and awkward and wonderful moments, plenty of pining and a heaping of sexy, sexy bedroom scenes.

Firstly I would like to announce also that Jamie Benedick Westenberg, that tall drink of water with the neat clothes, expansive vocabulary and a sweet streak a mile long, is my new book boyfriend. He’s got anxiety and a few other issues, but he’s a damn fine specimen with a huge heart. I loved Beatrice as well - she’s stumbling a bit through life but not in the cringey chaos gremlin way that so many “messy” FMCs seem to be depicted in modern romances. She’s a witty, pansexual, tattooed artist who has had her confidence battered and she’s a bit clumsy but she’s still a fully-formed adult in charge of her life. She’s also autistic, but I will leave it to neurodiverse reviewers to comment on whether this is reflected faithfully in the character.

I really enjoyed all the cute little scenes while the couple were “fake dating”, but the way they couldn’t fight their mutual attraction was so satisfying to see. I wasn’t totally on board with the “revenge” part of their plan (they want to get back at their friends for setting them up in a sneaky way) but I could totally understand why they were just so desperate to get people off their back about being single. Why are couples so annoying like that to their single friends?? Respect their right to ask for romantic help if they need it!

I was quite tense by the time the 3rd-act breakup happened (it felt quite late in the game) and it ripped my heart out a little. Happily all was resolved how it should be and the setup for the next book about sister Kate was obvious but also made me keen. From the bonus sneak peek, I am sure it’s going to be based on The Taming of the Shrew.

I highly recommend this book if you enjoy steamy modern romance, the fake dating story and the wonderful characters are solid gold. Also there’s a pet hedgehog named Cornelius.

Bea recently has been through a bad break up and her sister, trying to help, secretly sets her up on a date with Jamie Westenberg - the same man who she accidentally wreaked havoc on a few days prior. In order to get their payback on their meddling friends they come up with a plan. Convince everyone that they're dating.
This book was honestly such a breath of fresh air. Their romance was adorable and refreshing and understanding. If you hate the miscommunication trope as much as I do then I thoroughly recommend this book because whilst they may be scared of admitting things they do it anyways. Jamie and Bea were perfect for each other and I loved reading from both of their perspectives as I really got attached to both of them so strongly.
If you're looking for a sweet romance with loveable (and hate-able) characters then this is the book for you. And I couldn't not mention the spice because that was just so unnecessarily good! I gave this book a 4.5stars

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me this eARC to review.

This is the second book I have read by Chloe Liese and it is the second book by her that I have loved. Chloe is very good at including medical rep in her books and within this it has anxiety and autism.

I loved both of the characters in this book, especially with their dynamic and how they get closer within the book. This was a lovely romance book that I read super quickly and plan to buy the finished book. There is a snippet at the end for the next book within this series that features one of Bea's sisters and I am very excited for that book.