How did I not know Bea was Pansexual??? That makes me so happy!!
Ok, so this is my first Chloe Liese novel, and I am so happy I finally tried this author! I loved the characters, I loved the writing, and I love the topics addressed. I also love the little nods to Shakespeare and such. It truly warmed my heart and soul so see these two opposites collide in the perfect fashion and have a meet disaster fixed by well meaning friends. I also loved the discussions around Bea's autism, and how it worked on their relationship together. Jamie is really the best human for her! Now, time to go read more by this author!

My thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for an eARC copy of this book to read and review and to Penguin Random House and libro.fm for an ALC of this book to listen to. and review

The only reason this has any stars at all is because of the male narrator. His voice could vaporize the undergarments of all age appropriate men and women within a 50 miles radius. His voice is a deadly weapon.

This book had SOOOOO much promise, BUT. Also, trigger warning: gaslighting and abusive/controlling behavior from a man to a woman.

1) they don't have a safe-sex discussion until he is literally about to go to town on her. Before this, she tells him that she needs a lot of lube and doesn't want it "in the back door". Yes, also important information, but maybe discuss how to prevent unwanted pregnancies and if either of you have an STI FIRST???

2) after dating like, A MONTH, the MC H gets A TATTOO of the Animal Spirit (also the nickname) of the MC h, also MATCHING one of HER tattoos, done OVER HIS HEART. Hasn't he ever heard that as soon as you get the name of the person you are dating tattooed onto your body, you just doomed the relationship??

3) He's 6'4", she's 5'7". I HATE the new trope of the GIGANTIC man and the WIDDLE BIDDY WADY. It's infantilizing her to the point of she's a child, because he's so BIG. That is just GROSS.

4) Third act break up was just STUPID and COMPLETELY the MC h's doing. The MC H did EVERYthing that he could to make things less traumatic for her sister and yet, it wasn't good enough. He's better off getting the tattoo lasered off and finding someone else IMHO.

5) The MC h had a twin, who was going through an abusive relationship. The MC h saw the signs, because she had been in one, but DIDN'T tell her twin about it, EVEN AFTER she saw the signs with her sister's new beau. She SHOULD have spoken up more, told her sister the whole story, but no, she was more interested in knocking boots with her new guy to care about THE SAFETY OF HER TWIN SISTER. WTF?!?

6) The MC h is allegedly on the spectrum, but the only things we see are that she can't tolerate the mouth-feel of vegetables and can't stand the sound of whale song. Unless her being a complete and utter rude, self-centered jerk to the people in her life who love her is a symptom, but I don't think it is.

I literally hated this book as it went on with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. The ONLY saving grace was the male narrator of this book. His voice was SO AMAZING that I downloaded the second book, hoping his voice could save that one like it did this until I DNF'd at 93%. (SPOILER ALERT: It did not.)

1, DNF'd at 93% stars and that male narrator needs a raise because he turned this into something that can be listened to, stars.

Os opostos se atraem, literalmente!
Para quem não conhece a Chloe Liese, ela é uma autora autista e traz essa representatividade em muitos dos seus livros. Nesse livro, temos Beatrice, uma mocinha neurodivergente, e Jamie, um rapaz introvertido e com ansiedade. Ambos estão no limbo da solteirice e são pegos no plano maluco dos seus amigos de juntarem os dois. A ideia de início dá muito errado, visto que o encontro deles foi para lá de desastroso, mas com a insistência das pessoas, eles acabam topando fingir estarem namorando e, assim, fazer com que parem de atazaná-los.

Eu amei como esse casal aparentemente não tem nada a ver um com o outro. Eles parecem uma receita para o desastre, mas, assim que começam realmente se conhecerem, tornam-se o apoio um do outro, além de terem uma química incrível. Jamie é bem o mocinho perfeito. Sério, onde dá para comprar um igual?

O relacionamento deles se desenvolve para um companheirismo muito bonito e maduro. Achei um pouco que a virada foi rápida e intensa. Mal começam a se conhecer e daqui a pouco estão fazendo altas declarações melosas um com o outro. Mas eles conseguem ser tão fofos e perfeitinhos, que acabei ignorando isso e curtindo o casal.

O que, infelizmente não deu para deixar batido foi o término no terceiro ato que, ao meu ver, não foi nada plausível. Eu amo a Chloe, mas nesse livro ficou bastante raso, como se tivesse enfiado qualquer motivo só para poder separar o casal e nem foi bem trabalhado isso depois. Esse fato acabou tirando o brilho do livro.

Contudo, ainda é uma história que eu recomendo e tenho certeza que muitos vão gostar. A autora trabalha as representatividades super bem e temos um grupo de secundários que também conseguem roubar a cena e deixar a história ainda mais interessante.

Agora ficarei no aguardo dos livros das irmãs, que eu acredito que promete muita coisa legal.

I love a good fake dating book, so I was excited to read this one! However, the book was just okay, I had a hard time getting into it.
Bea, an artist, and Jamie, a pediatrician, are set up on a blind date by Bea's sister and Jamie's roommate. Harmless right? No, Bea and Jamie do not like each other. On their blind date Bea and Jamie decide they should get revenge on the people that set them up by acting obnoxiously in love. But, the more they pretend to date, the more their feelings for each other develop. Will they be able to stay together?

I’ve been holding on to Thai book for a while. I love Chloe and her writing but I seriously have started this book several times. I just cannot get into it. It’s a personal preference. I love that Chloe writes about people with mental health issues and disabilities. This felt very heavy in that department.

I’m pretty picky about my contemporary romances, so my thoughts are a reflection of my personal preferences, not the story itself. It’s really hard for me to get into present tense, or fake dating and so, in the end, this story wasn’t for me.

However, it has fantastic rep all around, and the love interest was very sweet. The banter was cute, and the story built up the chemistry very well.

Personally, I’m disappointed that it wasn’t my cup of tea, because the book itself had many positives. Regardless, I think it had many aspects that are a step forward for the genre, and had much that more readers would enjoy.

I received an eARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Jamie and Bea are utterly adorable together and I loved how their differences made them whole as a couple. Chloe writes such amazing main characters and brings an incredible awareness to disabilities and the positive impact they can have instead of just the challenges. The sweet and spicy chemistry between them can be felt immediately and I loved listening to the way they came to life in the audiobook narrated by Charlotte North and Stephen Dexter.

Such a cute story! Loved the twin aspect and I love a good fake dating story! I really enjoyed these characters a lot.

Thank you so much, Berkley Romance, for sending me a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

I've read a book by Chloe Liese before and have been looking forward to reading more, so when this book arrived, I was so excited to pick it up!

I absolutely loved the beginning of this book, how Bea and Jamie met: the not very meet cutes! The representation in this book for autism and anxiety was so amazing, something we need to see more of!

This book was filled with humor but also some very emotional moments that had me crying and very worried. I will say there is a trigger warning for toxic relationships that we see somewhat on page! So do be aware of that!

I really enjoyed this book and I cannot wait to read more of this series!!

Recommended if you like:
• Autism & Anxiety Rep!
• Artists/Painting/Drawing
• Fake Dating
• Close Siblings
• Pediatrican Love Interest
• Rocky Starts
• Sweet Moments
• Steamy

Trigger Warnings:
• Toxic Relationships/Emotional Abuse/Gaslighting (somewhat on page, talked about)
• Panic Attacks (on page)
• Biphobia (Small scene on page)

Truly, this book was magical. When all is lost in the world, I can always count on Chloe to write romances that are so authentically sweet, swoony, and sexy (OMG THE EDGING SCENE). And to no one’s surprise, yet again our queen nailed the neurodivergency and mental health rep. Our MCs, who have anxiety and autism respectively, are full, well-rounded characters who shine so brightly on the page, not in spite of who they are but because of it.

There’s so much more I could shout about - the queer rep, the hedgehog, the acknowledgments, the side characters, DID I MENTION THE EDGING SCENE, and beyond. Not enough people have read this book yet, and damnit, I think it should be a bestseller. What are you waiting for? GO READ IT NOW.

“What’s up my butt? The burden of existence? The cruel truth that to stay open, a business must be patronized by customers?”
Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese is the Much Ado About Nothing neurodivergent retelling that is an absolute must-read for every single romance reader out there. I freaking loved this book. Let me tell you why.

First, and foremost, are the main characters. Beatrice and Jamie. I instantly connected with Beatrice. She’s feisty, unapologetically herself and she’s learned to live life in a way that works for her. She’s an artist, an entrepreneur, and the unsuspecting victim of blind date set up. The other half of that blind date is Jamie. He’s the best friend and roommate of Beatrice’s sister’s boyfriend. It’s a small, tangled world. Jamie is straight-laced in comparison to Beatrice. He’s punctual, studious, and yet completely and inexplicably drawn to Bea. Jamie and Bea have a horrendously awkward meet cute which means their set up (via texts) is considered a heinous crime.

“You have a talent for using very few words and still making them sound very not nice.”


Bea and Jamie almost instantly figure out the situation and instead of getting mad, they decide to get even. They both agree to fake date, and like any great fake dating romance, they end up realizing that their differences complement each other in the best of ways. Beatrice’s vulnerability showcased throughout Two Wrongs is equally as admirable as the understated support that Jamie brings to their fake relationship. Beatrice is open about her autism from the start of the story. Having her perspective explained makes her relationship with Jamie so much richer, and I found myself lost within the story.

Second is the storytelling. Chloe Liese’s strength in writing is her ability to weave important information with heartfelt feelings and wonderful humor. Two Wrongs Make a Right is a beautiful romance on its own but given that it’s also about neurodiversity makes the romance even better. While I loved Jamie and Bea’s relationship, I adored Beatrice’s relationship with her sister, Jules. Each of these relationship storylines is important in Beatrice’s character arc and the overall plot. Lately there’s been a big movement in the acceptance of neurodiversity, but it’s being able to see and relate to characters in book that makes neuro-spicy characters that much more tangible to readers like me.

“People shouldn’t take on something to love and expect it to be convenient for them. You have to meet a living creature where they are, and love them for who they are, not who you want them to be.”
There aren’t many stories these days that will get me in my feels, but Chloe Liese is an author who speaks to my soul. Two Wrongs Make a Right had me laughing, crying, and felt like a warm hug of a book. I highly recommend reading Two Wrongs Make a Right as it is undoubtedly one of the best this year.

Chloe Liese has killed it with her traditionally published debut! Some parts felt rushed, and others dragged on, but it was still a great read. Overall, it was a delightful book.

I must admit, even though I don't usually have crushes on fictional characters, Jamie was just too adorable to resist! I get the whole #bookboyfriend thing with him. ⁠
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Jamie was ADORABLE + HOT = the perfect combination 💗⁠

4.5 Stars out of 5

This was cute, but not overly fluffy. Much Ado is my favorite Shakespeare play and I loved the nods to it in this book. I am excited to read the next in the series.

SO GOOD! As soon as I finished Two Wrongs Make A Right I recommended it to every romance reader I know. I adore Chloe Liese’s Bergman Brothers series so I was thrilled to read something new from her. Our introduction to the Wilmot Sisters series was cozy, relatable, and fun. I don’t even care that the fake dating set-up and the Shakespeare retelling aspects are flimsy at best. This book is my jam and I gobbled it up!

i love a book that grabs me from the first moment and then refuses to let go. what did CL put in her words?!! i loved this, loved being on the journey of love with these lovely and amazing characters

the setup - flimsy, but ok
the middle - cute relationship, weird side character choices
the ending - oi...

I can't tell you how disappointing it is to read such bizarre and forced third-act conflicts when the characters have been extremely delightful to read about. A little more subtly and nuance please.

This book is SO funny. I was a little hesitant to read another book by this author that wasn't part of the beloved Bergman group, but no regrets!

This writing is inclusive and important. I love seeing such rep in romances!

This book is steamy, fun, witty, and clever as hell.

Thank you to Netgalley and Chloe Liese for the ebook!

A Chloe Liese book that isn’t a Bergman story. This book introduces us to The Wilmot Sisters, and it did not disappoint!

We’ve got another fake dating trope here plus a bit of enemies to lovers. There is some neurodivergent representation here as well, because all of Liese’s books include significant representation with them. It’s also a modern day Much Ado About Nothing, which is super fun.

Always a fan of Chloe Liese's stories and emphasis on diverse characters and their experiences. Jamie and Bea are forced upon each other in this Much Ado About Nothing retelling. Jamie's a pediatrician with anxiety and a lot of rules and Bea is a free spirited erotic artist with autism and emotional abuse trauma. They connect through honesty and directness, which I found to be the best moments of the books. Liese avoids contrived misunderstandings and has the characters respect each others communication needs and minimize gray areas or confusion. There were a few pages, especially around romance scenes, where I felt maybe there was too much conversation, but overall I liked the arc of this couple and especially loved their supporting characters. Excited to read the next Wilmot Sisters story!

Ugh…Chloe Liese does it again! She is one of my favorite authors for a reason and I just love her and her books.

Two Wrongs Make a Right is an enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract romance with faking dating and it is *chefs kiss*! It is a Much Ado About Nothing retelling with a cast of meddling but lovable characters and laugh-out-loud funny matchmaking schemes. It is the perfect blend of heartfelt and vulnerable and sweet and steamy with Chloe’s trademark neurodivergent representation that just breathes life and love into this beautiful story. It is also set at the holidays, but not necessarily a “holiday” book so it would be perfect to read this time of year or anytime really! The Bergman Brothers series is still my favorite, but Two Wrongs Make a Right is still amazing! Just pick it up…trust me!

Read if you like:
-Opposites Attract
-Fake Dating
-Dual POV romances
-Much Ado About Nothing/10 Things I Hate About You
-Neurodivergent representation

Thank you so much Berkley Romance and Netgalley for the gifted copy.