TW: accidental pregnancy

After having to put this down last year for personal reasons, I was able to pick it up again recently after reading A Brush with Love and ended up really enjoying it. It was messy in the best way possible. Lizzie is a sweet, endearing character who has ADHD and learns how to manage it throughout the book. In addition to learning how to manage living with a stranger and being pregnant with their baby. Oh my! There were heavy moments and light-hearted tender moments along with some sexy spice.

"Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake" by Mazey Eddings is a delightful and enchanting love story that combines passion, humor, and the complexities of life. Lizzie, a spirited and accident-prone woman who has made her fair share of mistakes, finds herself breaking her own rules and having a life-changing encounter. Rake, a man guarded against relationships and emotions, is inexplicably drawn to Lizzie's chaotic charm. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, love, and unexpected consequences.

Author Mazey Eddings masterfully captures the essence of flawed yet endearing characters in this luscious tale. Lizzie's endless mishaps and Rake's reluctance to open himself up to vulnerability create a captivating dynamic that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The chemistry between Lizzie and Rake is electric, and their journey is filled with both laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt emotions.

Eddings infuses the story with humor and wit, providing readers with an enjoyable and entertaining read. Lizzie's escapades, from kitchen fires to pyramid schemes, add a lightness to the narrative and create a relatable connection with her character. The inclusion of an underground erotic baking scheme adds a unique and playful element to the story, showcasing the author's creativity and ability to blend romance and humor seamlessly.

The exploration of Lizzie and Rake's personal growth and emotional transformation forms the heart of the novel. Both characters are flawed and carry their own emotional baggage, making their journey of self-discovery and learning to open their hearts all the more satisfying. The underlying theme of embracing mistakes and finding beauty in unexpected consequences adds depth and resonance to the story, reminding readers that life's twists and turns can lead to unexpected happiness.

Eddings' writing style is engaging and vibrant, painting vivid scenes and crafting dialogue that brings the characters to life. The pacing of the story is well-balanced, with a mix of tender moments, comedic interludes, and heartfelt revelations that keep the narrative flowing smoothly.

Overall, "Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake" is a charming and captivating love story that will warm the hearts of readers. Mazey Eddings skillfully blends passion, humor, and relatable characters, delivering a tale that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the unexpected joys that can arise from the mistakes we make. This book is a delightful escape that will leave readers with a smile and a renewed belief in the power of love.

This was such a rollercoaster of ratings for me but landed on a solid 4 stars. I almost DNF’d at the start, then LOVED the middle and then just liked the last bit.

This has a trope I don’t love (but perhaps I actually do because this is the third book this year I’ve liked with it 😂….so I guess I should stop saying that LOL), but I did find it worked really well in this book.

I love this super fun friend group, I’m excited there’s another book featuring them. They know each others so well and call each other out on their crap.

Lizzie is HILARIOUS and had me cracking up over and over. Rake is the sweetest…I loved his commitment and he was a perfect book boyfriend! I highly recommend the audio - loved hearing his Australian accent.

Delightful second book for Eddings--babies are not usually my fave trope, but Eddings made me love it! Tender, funny, and sexy.

Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake is a book that sucked me in from the start and didn't let me go. This book is a roller coaster of emotions, but so well written. I don't have ADHD, but it was interesting to read about a character who deals with this daily. It's not something I've seen in many stories and I love seeing different things highlighted in books.

Our main character Lizzie ends up pregnant after sleeping with Rake twice. She wasn't expecting it and things were falling apart when she found out, but she took it heads on and wasn't going to let anything stop her. We see how Lizzie deals with ADHD daily and sometimes no matter how hard she tries things just don't go as planned. She is amazing though. Lizzie speaks with no filter, follows her heart, is very creative, and just wants to be loved. Having people doubt her most of her life didn't help and I loved seeing her grow. Slowly she realized she is worth so much more than just her diagnosis.

That's when we get to the pregnancy. I loved the fact that Lizzie called Rake right away and didn't hide anything. Rake got on a plane from Australia right away, because he wanted to be involved. He gets in way over his head at times, but he tries and really cares that just made this so heartwarming. They try and be platonic, but we slowly see the feelings develop as the pregnancy develops. There were so many heartwarming and laugh out loud moments. Things even get a little spicy here and there!

There was also some family drama with Lizzie's family and it was interesting to see it develop. Rake stood up for her and that was such a swoonworthy moment. Everyone needs someone in their corner and Lizzie definitely found her person. I finished reading this book about a week ago and I still think about it! If you're looking for a fun and heartwarming romance, definitely pick up Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake.

Eddings wants to normalize neurodivergency, with AD(H)D being the "newest" issue to confront, and she does not pull it off, instead reinforcing all the stereotypes about irresponsible, impossible, wildly impulsive ADHDers. Definitely secret baby trope, which makes me irate, since TINY HUMANS really shouldn't be a pawn.

Sending my apologies for not being able to provide a review. I am unable to offer a review for this book - I had sent it to my kindle to read and the file did not download properly. Unfortunately the book has been archived and I'm unable to re-send it.

I only got partway through this one before giving up. This book just didn't catch my interest in the way other romances have recently. Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martins for the ARC.

Okay, the verdict’s still out as I’m currently reading THE PLUS ONE but so far LIZZIE is my fave🤭

I’m finding it hard to review this book because I just loved it so much. But I really think I related to this one because Lizzie’s constant fear of feeling rejected and a disappointment is something I so deeply resonated with.

We follow the best gal gang of Harper, Thu, Lizzie, and Indira in this second instalment in the series. The way they’re so supportive of each other and love each other, really makes me smile because it reminds me of my friends

Her entire life, Lizzie hasn't escaped the criticisms about her very personality and her ADHD. From her mother to her boss, she can't get away from it. So after a one night stand with a man who doesn't even live in the same country leaves her with a bun in the oven, she finds herself having to change her ways in order to mature, and why not do that with a hot Australian man at your side?

Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake is a book that you read when you don't want to think about anything, as the book is nothing but a bundle of joy (ba dum tsss) wrapped in a cute package. I will say that I am and always will be a sucker for the pregnancy trope and I am fully unapologetic about it, I do not care! Lizzie and Rake (can't say I'm in love with his name but oh well) were adorable, and I loved them both trying to get their lives together to take care of this baby!

Although I have no huge criticisms for this book I still find myself unable to rate it 5 stars. It was really cute, but not a standout in my opinion. There are better books out there but that's not to say that you shouldn't give this one a try! It's a good quick read that will leave you feeling good on the inside.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

I enjoyed Eddings follow-up to A Brush With Love. Lizzie is endearing and “quirky.” Rake is solid book boyfriend material. While I enjoyed this overall, it didn’t have the same magic as A Brush With Love, and when I sat down to write this I realized not a lot of the story stayed with me. It was still a lovely read, but if pregnancy or unexpected pregnancy tropes aren’t your thing, you’ll want to pass.

Romance books are always my favorite book to read at any time of the year. No matter what I am always in the mood to read a romance book. And this book was so so good. It reminded me why I loved romance books so much.

Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake was a book I couldn’t put down. I needed to keep reading to see where the story was going to go and what would happen. When I would have to put it down to go back to work or to go to bed, I wouldn’t want to stop reading it. It was an addicting read that I’m so happy got to read.

When it comes to the characters, I found them interesting. They really came off the page and I found myself wanting to know where they would end up. Especially where the relationship between Lizzie and Rake would go. Lizzie herself stood out the most on the page, as well as from all of the other characters. I found her to be relatable since I also have ADHD, which can be really hard to live with. So getting to see more of that rep and seeing a character living with it, made me feel like I was being represented in a book.

The writing was really great and was another reason why I couldn’t put the book down. Mazey Eddings did a great job of bringing her story to life, as well as having her characters feel alive on the page. I also think she did a good job with the ADHD rep that she put into her book. I will definitely be reading more of her books, including reading the book she had previously published before this one.

Overall, I really really enjoyed my time with this book. I can’t wait to read more work from this author. I hope that you decided to pick up Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake and that from reading this review you will pick up this book.

What a delight. My first by Mazey Eddings but I have her first book on my shelf so I will definitely be picking it up soon. I loved Lizzie and Rake. I really enjoyed listening to the audio.

The spring daffodils got me feeling some type of way, and so I’m here for all the breezy cutesy romances to get me ready for that turn to warmer days!

BLURB: Lizzie Blake has done some crazy things in her life, but none as crazy as her one night stand with an Australian hottie, that leads to an unexpected pregnancy. Rake has given up on serious relationships, been there done that. However, there’s something about about the chaotic absorbent energy that is Lizzie that keeps him coming back for more… and now there’s a baby in the mix. All they need to do is figure out how to adult together, while keeping their hearts out of it and they should be ok.

So, this is my second book by Mazey Eddings, and one thing I want to do is give her credit for tackling diverse topics inside of romance. This book was fun, and hot, and gave me all the vibes of a lemon snow cone on a hot summer day. Sweet, with a kick in certain parts.

I’ll preface what I have to say next by saying, I preferred A Brush with Love. That is 100% related to the fact that I loved Dan way more than I was feeling Rake. However, that is a personal preference. Rake gave extreme golden retriever energy, and something rubbed me the wrong way about his people pleasing tendencies (I won’t ruin it, but let’s just say, that plays a huge part). Besides that, there are certain aspects that lead me to believe he’s still mourning his ex… which I didn’t love.

However, I LOVED Lizzie. She was imperfect, and quirky, and chaotic. (I know this type of heroine isn’t for everyone but she is for me).

SMALL SPOILERS! In addition, as a trigger warning there is discussion of abortion (not involving any of the mains). I know that was a trigger point for some… however on my personal opinion I thought the topic was handled with tact. Rake gets a lot of hate for some of the things surrounding that. However, I would love to hear other peoples opinions. What did you think? Did you like this one?

Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

After a two-night stand, American Lizzie ends up accidentally pregnant by Australian Rake. When Lizzie decides to keep the baby, Rake wants to be a part of the child's life - the two end up living in a (large) studio with one bed. They both have hard and fast rules about remaining just friends, but sometimes the biggest mistakes have the best consequences.

I loved this! The audiobook was fine - some reason Rake was narrated in an American accent and spoke in Australian accent and that was weird. I loved the romance enough to ignore this. Mazey Eddings is quickly becoming a must read for me!

Short synopsis: A follow up to A Brush with Love, this time we get Lizzie’s story. A one night stand turned unexpected pregnancy, with a charming Australian man named Rake.

My thoughts: This one had a lot more open door steam then I generally prefer, and by a lot… I mean starting on page 20 we get quite an inside look. That being said, it should be expected knowing they general synopsis of the book (which I usually avoid.)

Very spicy, but at the same time I loved getting an inside look into Lizzie’s brain and how her adult ADHD affects her day to day living. Mazey did such a great job at writing Lizzie, and her struggles. Her relationship with her parents (mom especially) broke my heart into a million pieces. Being a parent is hard, but at the end of the day the most important thing is to love and try to understand our kids.

Read if you love:
- Australian accents
- Neurodivergent rep
- Accidental pregnancy
- Standing up for your partner
- Baked goods

Actually DNFed it after I got to like 50% so I’m giving it 3 stars cause I read a lot of it lol

It’s absolutely not a bad book, it’s just not what I was in the mood for. However, I do look forward to reading it in the future.

This book was a mixed bag for me, like a lot of readers, so I'm going to have to go with a 3 star review. I'm not an insta love sort of fan, but I did enjoy the writing style.

The book does tackle pregnancy, past relationship abortions etc so do be aware.

Truthfully, this book did take me a bit to get into. However, that is ONLY due to the tropes used. Macey Eddings has a way of writing characters that feel real and authentic. Lizzie is a wonderful character who made me laugh out loud. I had the same “oh I love this book” feels as A BRUSH WITH LOVE.

What didn’t work for me: surprise pregnancy trope. I am not someone who likes pregnancy in my romances and that made it difficult for me to keep reading this. I found myself being pulled out of the story because of this trope combination.

That aside, I still enjoyed the other aspects of this book, including the writing style. I can’t wait to read Macey’s newest release (THE PLUS ONE).

Another classic from Mazey Eddings! Lizzie and Rake were funny and sincere, and I enjoyed being on this wild journey with them.