This book was so sweet and adorable. All the characters in this series have been so easy to love and Juliet and Will were too!
As always Chloe has excellent representation although I found this didn’t feature as prominently as they usually do in her stories.
I found the actual premise - Will and Juliet helping each other learn to date - a little weak. It seemed so obvious from the beginning that they were perfect for each other and it seemed like they already ticked each others boxes. There were some super cute scenes - the drive in and the love declaration.
Overall I enjoyed this and it was cute but not my favourite Chloe Liese book.

Thank you to Little, Brown Book Group UK | Piatkus for my ARC copy of Once Smitten Twice Shy by Chole Lesie

I love following the Willimont sisters on their journey to love. This time, we are following Juliet and Will through a dual pov. I love how we get to see each of them dealing with practising romance together. I love how we see the representation of autism ( as a neurodivergent momma, it's done well). One of the book's favourite parts is the texts that made me smile. I enjoy Chloe Liese's romances. The relationship between the characters develops gradually, creating a compelling slow-burn dynamic enhanced by the fake dating theme. I also appreciated seeing familiar faces from earlier books in the series. As usual, the portrayal of chronic illness and neurodivergence was handled with care and sensitivity. This book is another fantastic addition to the series.

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ARC Review

Liese's novel inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night cements that she is a romantic wordsmith.
As a fan-favourite of Liese's I can tell how careful she is when create her characters. A good writer does not reveal everything about a character in the exposition and I was left learning about these characters until the final chapter.
Favourite part of the book: The conversation that Juliet has with her parents about despite having a chronic pain illness she is not a china doll. This scene gave me the feels. I have a chronic pain illness and some ignore it and some coddle you but it often helps you become more sturdy and learn your limitations. I felt seen in this
For those who might grumble- yes, there are deviations from the actual play Twelfth Night, luckily I had seen an RSC performance of it the day that I started the novel, however it includes Shakespeare's wit, characters and some plot points. Will is from Illyria yet there is no shipwrecking for our Viola. What you must remind yourselves it that it is an inspiration, not a retelling.

Yes, this was the end of the series and it will be sadly missed, however, I look forward to reading future novels of Liese and will be re-reading this amongst her other other series time and time again.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from #netgalley , thank you. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What a way to finish off this series! Honestly sad that it is over! I would love to see these characters in the future!

Turns out I really enjoyed twelve night retellings. I've eaten up them all and this is a good one! I loved Will and Juliet and there story! I loved how the were connected miles away just to return and meet again! It was a perfect invisible string moment.

Chloe liese has quickly become a favorite author of mine and I can't wait to read what's next!

SO!!! UNBELIEVABLE CUTE!!!! i initially got this for the christmassy title but quickly became obsessed with all of the characters!!! now i need to binge all of liese’s books asap!!!

This was a sweet, cozy romance with good rep for neurodivergent and chronic illness folks, and overall an enjoyable read with a cute and likeable central pairing. I did feel it was lacking something, and while I'm not generally one to bang the PLOT ABOVE ALL THINGS drum (it's often just great to enjoy the journey and the characters you're sharing it with), I concluded that there wasn't really much of a story here to speak of. I felt like everything was a bit passive, from the central premise of faking it (I was never totally convinced for the need here) to the eventual development of the romance with no real conflict to speak of. It was nice, but I was left wishing for something a bit more substantial. I think perhaps the relationships with the other sisters, their partners, and the wider friendship group would be more impactful if I'd read the previous books in the series - I don't always feel like that's necessary (individual stories often work as standalones), but this one relies quite a lot on what's gone before in previous books for the satisfaction of the 'found family' to fully land. None of this would deter me from reading more by this author, but I'd probably think twice before jumping in part way through a series again. And I think anyone looking for a nice, low conflict romance with some spice would find plenty to enjoy in Once Smitten, Twice Shy.

I really enjoy Chloe Liese romances and this one was no exception. I found myself finishing this in two sittings as I was so wrapped up in the characters. The characters have a great slow burn and lovely development of their relationship through a fake/practice dating trope. I love the appearances of characters from the previous books in this one as well. As always the representation in this book for chronic illness and neurodivergence was done sensitively. Another great read for this series.

This was a cute book!

I had mixed feelings going in to this one as I didn’t enjoy the previous novel in this trilogy and it gave me so many icks! i was quite worried that this book would go more that way than the way of the first book which I did enjoy. However, I do have to say that I much prefer the Bergman brothers series to this trilogy.

I really liked how this one was inspired (very loosely) by Twelfth Knight, I thought that was fun. I really loved both Juliet and Will and I always appreciate Liese giving chronic illness and neurodivergence rep. I often find myself relating to these characters which is lovely.

I enjoyed the romance however I just wanted to bash their heads together AND mine against the book because they’d confess their feelings to each other and then be like “oh but I don’t know how they feel, they are just pretending for the practice” AHHH. It really got annoying after a while.

All in all this was a cute book and a decent end to the trilogy.

This was such a gorgeous swoony book, I don't always love a slow burn but this was just delightful. I really loved how careful the MCs were with themselves and each other, two people who for entirely different reasons are tentative and unsure as they approach the idea of romance, and who both give themselves and each other grace as they work through that together. It was honestly just so lovely to read.

The chronic illness rep was fab, I love seeing chronically ill babes in books, and this really walked the line beautifully in showing the reality of it, how bleak and relentless and infuriating it is, but without letting it define the character. Similar thoughts for the ND rep, it was an integral part of the character but in a way that felt honest and real.

A part of me did wonder why they didn't just start dating, quietly and cautiously, their reasons were valid early on but by the time they actually did start dating officially, I had felt for a while that they really didn't have any reason not to, but their love was so tender and beautiful that once they did get it together, any complaints I had earlier faded away.

This was my first book by Chloe Liese but I'll immediately be going to read the first two Wilmot sisters books after this!

Juliet & Will ❤️

🥃Juliet’s spending time in Scotland after a failed engagement, a month to re-group and take care of her emotional and physical health. In a pub one night, she shares a dance with a fellow American Will, who has all the redheadedness that just does it for her.

🥃Back home, housesitting for her parents, she finds Will in her mother’s greenhouse, while he’s visiting their mutual friend and neighbour Christopher.

🥃Juliet isn’t ready to trust another relationship, and previous relationships haven’t worked for neurodivergent Will. They agree to practice date, with open and honest feedback to help each other. Except the feelings start catching up with our couple.

✏️The last in a three part series loosely based on various Shakespearean stories, Juliet and Will’s relationship felt like a healing for both of them. The raw honesty is refreshing, and I loved how they had so many mutual family friends in common who were rooting for them to be a couple. I read the two previous stories and would recommend this for enjoyment, but this could be read as a standalone too. Its a thumbs up, goodie for me 👍

Read an eARC copy courtesy of Netgalley and the publisher
My rating 4.5/5 - ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 💫

#3 book featuring the Wilmot sisters in this romantic reimagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. This can be read as standalone but would make more sense if you read from book #1 as the main characters and side characters are introduced throughout this series. Juliet who is the main character in this one is the twin sister of the main character of the first book. I really enjoyed this series and the first two books was was eager to read this one. While not my favorite (book #1 is the best), it was still a decent read. 3.5 stars rounded up.

3.75

Not sure why, but this book just didn't hit for me. However, I will say that the neurodivergent and chronic illness representation was beautifully done as always.

Book 2 still remains my least favourite of the series but as I said, there was something missing in this one as well.

I loved Will and found him absolutely adorable, and Juliet was a great FMC. I loved watching them grow as characters, and there wasn't too much conflict in their story. At times, it did feel a little 'insta-love' for me and would loved for them to develop their feelings a little bit more naturally.

The story dragged a little and then once we hit 70%, it was full speed ahead and I couldn't really enjoy what was happening.

I'd recommend for those who have read the series and enjoy Chloe's other work.

I received an advanced copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I've loved reading the Wilmot Sisters series and this book was no exception! It follows Juliet and Will, who are helping each other to practice romance so Will can become more comfortable dating and Juliet can find romantic self again after her past toxic relationship.

I loved Juliet and Will. They are both such well developed characters who had complex feelings and backgrounds that helped to make them feel real. I especially liked the autism rep with Will which I thought was done very well. The communication between the two characters was wonderful which was great to see as I really struggle with miscommunication in books.

The slow burn romance and practice dates that Jules and Will went on were so sweet and I loved seeing their feelings develop as the story progressed.

I've read a few of Chloe Liese's books now but this one I was excited for because of the Autism rep. It was so unique to see the male love interest have Autism and sensory issues. I don't think I've ever seen this in a book.

This was a fake-dating, friends to lovers romance which isn't usually a trope I look for but I did enjoy the love lessons and teaching side of the story.

Will is a cutie and I just wanted to give him a hug. When they meet during a storm in Scotland (yes scotland ;)) they magically meet again back up in a greenhouse hiding from a storm. They become friends and make a deal to practice with eachother.

My favourite thing about Chloe's books is the loving, empathetic characters with real life issues that she creates. I always know I am going to see a character I can fall for and relate to.

Many thanks to NetGalley for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

The Wilmot sisters is one of my favourite series I’ve read this year. The diversity rep, amazing writing and honest to god beautiful love stories shown were everything.

I struggled only a tiny bit with this one just because of the insta-love. I would have liked for the relationship to feel a bit more developed. But Will and Juliet were such a joy to read and how well they understood each other.

It was also lovely to see the return of the Bea, Kate and the rest of the amazingly diverse friendship group and see where they currently were in life.

These were the first books I’ve read by Chloe Liese and I’ll definitely be reading more.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for this arc!! SPECTACULAR GIVE ME 14 OF THEM!! Absolutely loved this one cause it had me giggling, blushing, and swinging my feet from how sweet Will and Juliet were. Loved reading their pov about each other and falling slowly in love with one another like ahh I want that too! If you live for the fake dating/practice dating and friends to lovers trope, this is definitely for you.

This is hands down the most delightful and heartwarming installment of the series! Ever since Two Wrongs Make a Right, I’ve been rooting for Juliet Wilmot—Bea’s twin sister—to get her own story. Seeing her navigate vulnerability and resilience after escaping a toxic relationship, breaking off her engagement to a manipulative ex, and learning to trust again made me eagerly anticipate her well-deserved happy ending.
It’s impossible not to fall for Will Orsino, her love interest. He’s the quintessential cinnamon roll—a quiet, introverted, socially awkward duke who wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to his family.
Their journey begins in a pub in Scotland, where a spontaneous dance and near-kiss spark an undeniable connection. However, Juliet, still nursing the wounds of heartbreak, steps away. Seeking solace in a remote Scottish cottage to heal, she doesn’t expect to cross paths with Will again—much less in her mother’s greenhouse, where she mistakes him for a stalker and gives him a solid whack with a shovel. As it turns out, he’s the best friend of Christopher (from Better Hate Than Never), her sister Kate’s boyfriend, and the very same “Orsino” Christopher has spoken about so often.
Their relationship develops gradually, starting with Juliet asking Will for help with a tricky coffee machine at Christopher’s house. This small favor leads to a heartfelt conversation on an old swing that eventually collapses under Will’s weight—a perfect metaphor for the delicate balance between awkward humor and growing affection in their dynamic. While Juliet struggles to regain her confidence in love after shutting herself off emotionally, Will battles his own insecurities, particularly his lack of social ease, which has hindered him in forming meaningful connections.
Will, needing someone to help manage his family’s whiskey distillery, and Juliet, seeking to rebuild her self-assurance, strike a deal: a "practice" relationship to refine their romantic skills for future relationships. Yet, as they spend time together, the lines between friendship and something deeper blur, and their undeniable chemistry becomes impossible to ignore.
Will fears that Christopher views Juliet as a sister, making her off-limits, while Juliet hesitates to trust someone with her heart again. But what if they take the leap, betting on love to overcome their doubts and fears?
This friends-to-lovers romance is irresistibly sweet, with a perfect slow-burn buildup that will keep readers hooked. The cameos from Bea, Jamie, Kate, and Christopher are a wonderful treat, tying together the threads of the previous books. Chloe Liese’s thoughtful exploration of neurodivergence and her Shakespeare-inspired storytelling are as brilliant as ever. While this book concludes the Wilmot sisters’ saga, I can only hope she continues to reimagine Shakespeare’s works, bringing us even more unforgettable characters.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing for providing a digital review copy of this wonderful romance in exchange for my honest thoughts!

Give me a romance inspired by one of my favourite Shakespeare plays and I am sold. This was a true joy from start to finish.

I f this trilogy was a three-course meal (bear with me…) this would be the sweetest dessert. Juliet has been stung by a toxic relationship, Will doesn’t believe he’s cut out for love and romance, but when they wrestle their immediate mutual attraction into practicing with each other it has inevitable results. The pair of them are so sweet and thoughtful together, and Will in particular is a gem of a creation: shy and fiercely caring and discovering his perfect match. There are plenty of cute and funny moments as well as the opportunity to revisit the main characters and general friendship group from the two earlier books in the series. However, to revisit my original metaphor, I think I’m more of a savoury course person: I preferred the sharper wit and edges of antagonism that characterised the relationships in the first two books. Nevertheless this is a lovely conclusion to an excellent series.

The third and final book in the Wilmot sister series sees Juliet strike up a romance practice partnership with her brother in laws best friend. And I’m sure you can guess what happens from there.

This book is the cutest fake dating I’ve read. It also gives you proof that there really could be someone for everyone out there.

There’s plenty of sweet and swoony moments, with also a bit of spice, too. Plus disability and LGBTQ representation, too.

Filled with only loveable characters and green flags, this is the perfect easy-reading romcom.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group for the ARC.