Rating: 4.5/5
Warnings: Toxic Relationships, Difficult Family Dynamics, Ableism, Anxiety
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Steam: 3/5
Tropes: Fake Dating, Slow Burn, Frenemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Grumpy/Sunshine, Neurodiversity/Anxiety/LGBTQIA+ Representation

Thank you to Berkley Romance, NetGalley and Chloe Liese for access to this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. Two Wrongs Make a Right will be released on November 22nd, 2022.

As a girl who is fully obsessed with all things Bergman, I was anxiously awaiting Chloe’s tradpub debut. Both equally proud/excited for Chloe but also nervous that I would not love this new world as much. I dove into Two Wrongs Make a Right the minute I got it. I’ll be honest, it took me about 20% to get into it and when I did I was obsessed. With this world, with these characters and with their story. Bea and Jamie was such amazing characters, written with heartwarming care and I did not want it to end. I will be rereading this before pub date, I just know it!

Things I loved: Master of the slow burn…the tension was prime between these two, the bang-xiety was real. Jamie is the most book boyfriends of boyfriends, now making my top 5 (with Axel Bergman). Beautiful Bea and all her chaos, she is lovely and everything I needed and more from representation. This book had so much seamless representation and inclusivity. That meet cute still has me laughing, the drinks, the hide & seek, the meddling! I loved how Bea and Jamie cared for one another, making each other a safe haven. The cats, omg the cats. The sister relationship, I need their stories now please. Bea’s relationship with her parents as well, late night burger nights. So many things.

Things I didn’t care for: I wish we got more resolve with Jamie’s family dynamics. (I really can’t think of anything else)

Disclaimer: The authors and I are mutuals on social media and have a friendly relationship. All of these opinions are my own.

I’m not a huge Shakespeare retelling fan, but I really like the author’s other series about the Bergman brothers. Gather ye who love opposites attract, enemies to lovers, blind date, meddling friends, and delicious sex. This is an inclusive romance about a woman who is neurodivergent and a man who suffers from extreme anxiety. The woman is pansexual ( it is mentioned briefly). 3.75 out of 5 stars. I just thought the 3rd act “separation” was more unnecessary/frustrating than usual and it would have been more fun to see the author subvert that trope. Trigger warning for side plot: abusive relationship. Set up for a sequel which I’ll read!

I enjoy Chloe Liese's Bergman family series (two more siblings to go!), partly because they're a soccer family and partly because of the inclusion of neurodivergence, anxiety and an array of other disabilities handled straightforwardly and with affection.

Liese continues to make romance accessible with this new series inspired by Shakespeare. In "Two Wrongs Make a Right," we meet tattooed, autistic artist Beatrice (Bea) and rather straitlaced and uptight pediatrician Jamie (middle name Benedick) dealing with anxiety, in a play off of "Much Ado About Nothing." You don't actually need to get the references to enjoy the story.

However, because it is based off a Shakespearean comedy, the premise does feel a bit belabored. In the original play, Beatrice and Benedick are made to purposely overhear that the other is crushing on them in order to get them together. Here, there's a rather convoluted way they're manipulated into getting together involving texting.And then for reasons, Bea and Jamie decide to pretend to go along with the setup and fake date.

What works:

While it took me a little while to warm up to the two main characters (Bea is a bit chaotic, which caused me a to feel anxiety while reading. Ah the irony!), what really started working was when each was able to be transparent about who they are and their challenges. The wholehearted acceptance and understanding creates such a warm and cosy feeling on top of the couple's chemistry, the latter of which took me longer to really grasp.

What I like about the fake-dating trope is that a) each party gets to be excellent in some unique way, and the other appreciates that in a way that others may have taken for granted. In turn, b) the fake couple ends up being each other's biggest champion and ends up defending the other at some point against some toxic friend/family member/ex. We get some of that here with Jamie's wealthy & privileged family.

Bea's particular type of art, intricate images that I don't really want to spoil here ,sounds fascinating! I like that the cover art includes her tattoos, which she's also designed herself.

What didn't quite work:

There seemed to be quite a lot of plots and subplots going on, and so it did become a little chaotic, which I felt interfered with the chemistry a bit. There's also a storyline with an ex that I felt was left hanging. Maybe we aren't supposed to care but I was curious.

A subplot involving Bea's twin Jules is pretty important, but also felt rushed to me. I think that falls into the too many plots category . Or at least maybe it needed more time to breathe on page?

This last note is a weird little gripe and may be fixed by time the book publishes, but there's a moment where the couple goes to a Vietnamese restaurant that felt off to me. The couple orders pho, which is a very filling meal in and of itself. But then there's a mention of plate of banh bao also, which is erroneously explained to be dumplings, when they are actually protein-filled steamed buns. And they are large, starchy buns at that! Why would one order those with pho, which is a heavy noodle soup? (It's like eating ramen and a sandwich -- why?) I don't really get it unless there was a naming error, which is probable since these are not at all dumplings. Who knows? Maybe they just have massive appetites!

Overall:

Despite the sort of uneven quality of the book, I was happy that this series feels so different from the Bergman Siblings books, which I do find enjoyable but also a bit uniform. This made me feel different things, and the relationship felt more complex and earned. I'm glad that it didn't feel quite as predictable.

(Review based on an ARC provided by Netgalley and Berkeley Publishing)

Welp, now I'm completely invested in another fictional sibling group authored by Chloe Liese and will be lightly stalking her social media for (hopefully!) the release of a second book featuring this family.

This book features:
- dynamic, complex characters
- fierce, authentic, imperfect women
- neurodivergence
- steamy, slow burn
- sexual tension galore
- accurate portrayal of someone with high functioning anxiety

'Two Wrongs Make a Right' is a fresh take on one of the most iconic couples in literature, but it maintains it's own identity. Such fun- a must read for Chloe Liese fans or romance fans.

Wow. I could not put this book down. After Chloe Liese's last Bergman Brothers left me wanting more, I'm very happy to say I was completely satisfied with Two Wrongs Make a Right. It hooked me right away. I was so into Bea and Jamie's story, I literally read for hours straight, not putting it down at all. I loved every page and every block of building their relationship from revenge, to something real. The only things I can think of that left me confused or wanting more was the moment of Jamie's ex coming into the shop to get him a card -- where was the follow through there? I was expecting her to show up and cause some problems. I also wish there was a bit more background with Bea and Tod as well and Jules relationship. But all in all it was so fantastic, I just wanted more of the story!

Two Wrongs Make a Right is a re-imagine of the Shakespeare play Much A Do About Nothing, it features two Neurodivergent leads Beatrice and Jamie who are complete opposites and are being set up against their will by their friends and family, so logically our leads unite for some fake dating and a plan of a spectacular break up to get revenge on the meddlers.

Is there anything better than Enemies to Friends to Lovers? The answer is NO.
I honestly can not give enough praise for this book. It was funny, I giggled for half of it, and it was also steamy! I was hooked from the start, the tension between the leads was great, and the development of the friendship and the characters was so damn sweet. But over everything what I loved the most was our leads!! I cannot stress enough how much of a green flag Jamie is (top 3 book boyfriend period) and how incredibly ingenious and sweet is Bea.

if you've read any other of Chloe Liese's books you know that she writes inclusive characters, this is no exception if you're looking for neurodivergent representation no need to look farther than this one it's written with care and beautifully.

Charming and adorable! I really loved both Beatrice and Jamie, individually and together. I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet and lovely book.

#PRHInternationalPartner Thanks for the free book PRH International!

When Chloe Liese posts on Instagram that international readers can request an ARC of a book, you POUNCE, friends! Aussies rarely get access the big releases, so I’m ridiculously excited that I got to read an early copy of Two Wrongs Make A Right! Add to your TBR for Nov 2022, everyone!

I’m convinced 2022 is the year of Chloe Liese. Everything For You was a standout 5 star read, and then TWMAR doubled down. It was SO fantastic. Chloe really upped the sassy banter in this book. I couldn’t get enough of the sharp dialogue between opposites Bea and Jamie!

Things I liked:
- I’ve struggled with terrible anxiety and have had therapy and medication for it. It’s refreshing seeing parts of my lived experience mentioned with care and respect in literature. Jamie, I feel you bud.
- As always, Chloe wove in so much wonderful inclusivity in the TWMAR world
- I get such a kick out of seeing creative and unique careers in literature. Bea is an erotic artist and it suited her so well! Also, I loved reading about a tattooed woman 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
- The chemistry between Bea and Jamie was off the chain. Banter. Intense attraction. It was all there. Also, fake dating is one of my favourite tropes, and the “what’s fake? what’s real?” tension was strong in this one
- There are some heavier themes addressed in this book (won’t mention to avoid spoilers). I think the ending and complication might irritate some, but I personally felt that it was respectful and sensitive to the heavy issue at play

If I had to say something critical, maybe I’d say there were sections towards the end that were *too* sweet? But… that’s a big stretch. I’m 100% here for a sweet cinnamon roll.

So… is there a Christopher book coming? 😉

In short: fabulous. Add to your TBR and get ready for it. l’ll definitely re-read many times *swoon*

thank you so much berkley for this arc <3


This is one of my favorite books I have read this year. And that’s saying a lot because I have read 75 books this year and counting. I absolutely adored the story, everything from the character development and description, to the setting and plot points were it for me. There’s absolutely nothing I would change about this book, which is saying a lot, I am a usually pretty picky person when it comes to romance but this one hit all the marks. The relationship between Jamie and Beatrice is one that I am going to be forever obsessed with, and definitely going back to a lot. I love how the storyline progresses, and how the revenge fake dating comes about. I love how so many of these characters were developed, and how the story is going to be a perfect steppingstone for either one of Beatrice‘s sisters to have a book of their own. I’m absolutely excited to see where this world can go, but I’m also just obsessed with the world that we’re in. I’m also an astrology girly, so the constant references to cancers and Capricorns were just my bread and butter. My parents are a cancer Capricorn duo and I absolutely just loved to see that on page. I love Chloe‘s writing so much, her characters are always so incredibly individualistic in their own ways and I love how she writes relationships. I think that this relationship was very healthy, for both parties! There’s so much more I can say about this book, but I will just leave it at this for now!

THIS IS AMAZING!! Chloe Liese did it again. This is a perfect adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing and I flew through this. It's got the right amount of angst and I LOVE the dual person storyline.

Chloe Liese can do no wrong. The end.


It was a different experience than reading about the Bergmans, but no less enjoyable. Chloe Liese is the queen of slow burn, tension, and swoon. I cannot even handle Jamie and Bea. Here's what I love about Liese's books and characters: the inclusivity never feels forced. never.

I've read many authors who insert characters into the story to check boxes, meet a quota, or make a point. It doesn't end well. Liese's characters are authentically perfectly imperfect. Their intricacies and nuances don't define them, they help us understand them. While I am not nuerodiverse, I have an autistic child and Chloe's books give me so much hope. I know not all experiences and situations are alike and there is not a blanket definition of what each person thinks and feels, but Liese's books give such valuable insight. As a reader, I am obsessed. As a mother, I am hopeful. Reading about characters who are adapting and thriving just makes me so happy. Everyone deserves love. in any form they choose it.

Jamie is a ball of anxiety wrapped in a starchy and curmudgeonly delicious package. Bea is an artist and free spirit who also happens to be autistic. They meet in a not so meet cute way, but join forces for the greater good... revenge :) I love how tender and careful both Jamie and Bea are with each other and their relationships. They are just so GOOD. I love this book. Pre-Order it. Read it. Read it again. It's worth it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group, Berkley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.