DNFed - I chose to DNF this book in the past. I am typing as a review so it doesn't harm my %. I haven't chose to pick the title back up.

I was absolutely not a fan of this book. It started off okay but quickly went downhill. The apparent chemistry between the two main characters was solid and then out of left field, the fmc is all “woe is me… I must try to get with his brother instead”. EXCUSE ME?? That’s something I’ll never get on board with. I had my sibling always going after my love interests and exes.. that’s so tasteless. So needless to say, once that crept in, I couldn’t get behind them any more. Honestly, Mick deserves better. From what I understand, there’s other books by this author that are great so I’ll give them a try but this one falls massively flat for me.

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Publishing Group for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, a fine book, it just felt off in some areas. This book was a lot of fun to read.
I only knocked a half star off for how the FMC acted like a petulant child

Kat's dumped by her actor boyfriend when he a) shows up at the flower shop where she works unannounced, b) tries to get her to ditch her plans with friends to hang out with him instead, c) announces he's leaving for Canada for an audition in a few hours, d) presses her into agreeing to watch his pet hedgehog in his absence, and oh, yeah e) lets her know he's not planning on coming back. So Kat's now down one boyfriend and up one hedgehog.

Meanwhile, Mick is trying to find his place as co-owner of the family funeral home. While the other two O'Sullivans handle the business (Joe) and the mortuary (Mary-Kate), Mick mostly uses his psychology degree to mediate between his two siblings, but to be honest, being the middle child already set him up for that. He meets Kat over a corpse, with two screaming widows in the background, a situation that neither of them could have foresaw.

Kat no longer trusts her judgment on men after years of leading herself astray. In an attempt to turn her life around, she makes a list of attributes she associates with "Mr. Right." Her attraction to Mick makes her certain he'd be the next in a long line of mistakes, so she establishes from the start that she's only interested in friendship... and maybe a wingman. The catch? Mick's older brother Joe ticks the boxes of the Mr. Right list, and best of all, the straight-laced businessman is completely unlike Kat's usual type. Mick and Joe have bad blood when it comes to women, and Kat threatens to be the next wedge between them. Because while Mick is determined to respect Kat's boundaries, he feels the same attraction she does. As the reader, you can anticipate Kat's proposed dating solution will cause her grief, but as a real person, it's easy to understand the urge to dissect a failed dating history and find a fix.

Kat and Mick's friends-to-lovers story has some key tropes to recommend it. For example, there's some very romantic drunken care (holding someone's hair back while they vom) that leads to being snowed in that leads to testing their chemistry with the classic caveats "this won't affect our friendship, etc." There's a concussion thrown in for good measure because the author leans into random interruptions that build a slow burn. I wouldn't say it's particularly burn-y, though. The tension wasn't quite there for me, and though it's definitely not closed door, it's adjacent to "fade to black." There's more about the humor of everything than building steam.

In terms of the final act breakup, which comes so fast on the heels of their getting together that it's essentially just a one-night stand, the miscommunication is quite the affair. It's built on the quasi-love triangle between the brothers that only has space to exist because both Kat and Mick announce loud and clear to all and sundry that they're JUST FRIENDS. NO FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE. Then, once that hurdle is cleared, they pack a bunch of previously unsaid issues into one massive argument and let things go months without patching things up because *grand gesture.*

Perhaps the more powerful story for me was one of friends drifting apart and moving in different directions while Kat feels abandoned and lost. To make things worse, her friends are checking off their adulting checklist while Kat's dreams go unrealized. In fact, they're cashing in on a dream of true love that neither believed in quite as hard as Kat in the first place. Her journey to figuring her shit out and making peace with growth and change in her friendships is real and appreciated.

Fans of friends-to-lovers who want to see characters pining for each other in close proximity should give this one a try. It's got exotic pets (see: foul-mouthed cockatoo), family holidays, and fun foodie adventures to round out the plot elements. Though I think I preferred the first in the series, I'm glad to have read Kat's story. Thanks to SMP Romance for my copy to read and review!

I had a lot of fun with this slow burn. Sometimes we need one of these! Loved the tension and the banter! It was done beautifully!

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC of the book.

A terrible breakup makes Kat Kowalski reevaluate her past relationship and she decides that she is always falling for wrong guys. As a result Kat decides to find her Mr. Right who definitely wouldn’t resemble her past exes. But the universe has other plans and Kat meets Mick.

This book was cute and funny. I loved the refreshing occupations, characters and situations. The pet hedgehog and the cockatoo were amazing additions to the story.

It’s so very much of a animacy lovers, combined with opposites attract romance. Sometimes you have conflict and banter and that’s really hiding the feelings that you have for one another this book was entertaining, and I actually like both characters by the end.

This was such a fun follow up to Too Good to be Real! Johnson’s humor is witty and sharp and she writes characters that you cannot help but love.

My expectations were way too high going in. I loved Melonie's pervious series and this one just... It was really unlikeable. The characters honestly the whole thing. Just didn't hit right.

Too Wrong to Be Right by Melonie Johnson. Pub Date: February 28, 2023. Rating: 3 stars. Kat is a florist who recently is dumped by her boyfriend. She swears off dating until she finds a man who meets her list of what a perfect man entails. During a random meet-cute moment she meets Mick who helps run his family's funeral service business. He does not match her perfect man list, but the two have chemistry that can't be denied. Both have insecurities they are coming to terms with and the story really highlights how they navigate these feelings and each other. There was quirkiness and eccentricity throughout this story. Overall, a good beach read! Thanks to #netgalley and #stmartinspress for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

While I appreciate the opportunity to review this book, sadly I will not be finishing it. I found it very boring and I had no interest in what was happening.

This book was something, and not in a positive way. Like I was heavily bored. LIKE HEAVILY.

I got an e-arc of this book on NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this. I will not be posting a public review as I do not agree with the current state of your publishing house. The views presented by your team, and lack of following your own social media rules is awful.


That being said, this was a fun little story. I thought the characters were interesting, the shenanigans were fun, and the pets stole the show. The only downfall was the miscommunication was drawn out too much for my personal liking.

The novel begins with Kat Kowalski, who creates a list of qualities she desires in her ideal Mr. Right after another breakup with a disappointing boyfriend. In a humorous incident at a funeral home, she meets Mick O'Sullivan, who seems like another Mr. Wrong. Despite this, they become friends. Kat then dates Mick's brother, who fits her list perfectly, only to realize that the seemingly wrong Mick might be the right man for her.

The chemistry between Kat and Mick is not just delightful, but also deeply relatable. Their kooky, witty interactions and mutual support help them pursue their dreams and confront personal issues. The narrative is sprinkled with tender, true-to-life moments and laugh-out-loud, relatable scenes that keep the reader engaged and connected to the characters.

The book also shines in its depiction of relationships beyond the central romance. The interactions with grandmothers, friends, co-workers, and family are sweet, endearing, and enchanting, adding depth to the story.

Overall, I found 'Too Wrong to Be Right' a decent read. The delightful chemistry between the characters, the engaging and relatable interactions, and the strong depiction of relationships beyond romance made it enjoyable. I look forward to exploring more of Melonie Johnson's works.

Thank you to the publisher for supplying me with a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Self doubt, insecurities, and too many bad dates keep Kat from recognizing her future.

Self doubt, insecurities, and a bad relationship gone disastrous make Mick doubt his dream girl.

These two have a lot to work through even if she's dating his brother.

This book was so so cute! I really Enjoyed the book and will be looking for more books by this author in the future.

Perhaps the book started off too hectic and dreary, but I ended up not finishing this book. I was excited to read it and hoped I would like it, but I kept putting it down and struggling to pick it back up.

Oof…. I was really intrigued by the premise of this one, but unfortunately it fell really flat and did not resonate with me at all. I ended up not liking the main character at all, the third act breakup was abrupt and did not enjoy the brotherly love triangle or whatever was happening.

Thank you NetGalley and st. Martins press for my arc in exchange for my honest feedback.

Melonie Johnson delivers a delightful rom-com rollercoaster with 'Too Wrong to Be Right.' Kat Kowalski's quest for true love takes readers on a hilarious and heartwarming journey filled with mishaps, misadventures, and unexpected romance. Johnson expertly balances laugh-out-loud moments with heartfelt emotions as Kat navigates the ups and downs of modern dating, armed with a list of qualities for her perfect match. The chemistry between Kat and Mick O'Sullivan sizzles from their first meet-disaster, and readers will find themselves rooting for their undeniable connection. With its swoony slow-burn romance and relatable characters, 'Too Wrong to Be Right' is a charming and entertaining read that proves sometimes love finds you when you least expect it. Johnson's witty writing and engaging storytelling make this a must-read for fans of feel-good romantic comedies.

Book Review:
Title: Too Wrong To Be Right
Author: Melonie Johnson
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/3 stars

Kat Kowalski dreams of owning a flower shop and finding Mr. Right. After a recent breakup, she not only takes ownership of her exes hedgehog, Jojo, but she also decides to make a list of all of the things she's looking for in said dream man. She is currently working in a floral shop and is offered the opportunity she's been waiting for. The owner wants to sell, and he offers it to her before putting it on the market. But he's not exactly ready to let go of his control over it. Kat has to decide if this is quite the idea she had in mind when it comes to obtaining her dream shop.

Kat acquires an account with a local funeral home where she meets brothers, Mick, and Joe O' Sullivan. Both of them seem appealing, but Mick reminds her too much of the past guys she goes for. She decides to pursue Joe, which was kinda strange. Eventually, she realizes that her list might not be as accurate as she had once thought, and the man that she put in the friend spot is actually exactly who she needs.

This was a slow burn, friends to lovers troupe. It wasn't my favorite, but I did love the hedgehog and its cute costumes!

Published: February 28th, 2023

Thank you, @netgalley and @stmartinspress, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!