Bea is asked by her twin sister to cover for her in her job as she's hurt her ankle and thinks she'll lose the job if she takes time off. Bea reluctantly does so but then discovers Dee hasn't been exactly truthful about the job. The boss Jacob is getting increasingly suspicious

Christy McKellen’s Best Mistake Ever is a grumpy/sunshine romantic comedy you are going to love.

Bea Donovan would do absolutely anything for her identical twin sister Delilah – even taking her place and stepping into her hotel management job. Only her twin hadn’t been entirely honest with Bea. It turns out that Delilah had promised to reverse the ailing fortunes of the hotel and save it from closure. With a lot more stress than she had previously envisaged on her plate, Bea just wants to keep her head down, get the job done and leave before anyone notices anything. Only, she hadn’t counted on her gorgeous new boss, Jonah.

As if being as handsome as sin isn’t enough, Jonah has standards that are absolutely impossible to reach and with a huge chip on his shoulder, it looks like Bea has got her work cut out for her. Bea is determined to keep things strictly professional between them and to stay out of Jonah’s way, only that quickly become far easier said than done. With sparks flying and temperatures rising, it looks like their relationship might end up going from the boardroom and straight into the bedroom!

But with so much at stake, will Bea end up falling head over heels in love with the man she has been lying to all this time? Or will Jonah end up surprising her in ways she never expected?

Best Mistake Ever is a delicious romantic comedy packed with style, steam and sizzle from Christy McKellen that will go down a treat with Tessa Bailey fans. With red-hot chemistry, laugh-out loud humour, emotional intensity and plenty of heart, Best Mistake Ever is a fabulous read by Christy McKellen that is a struggle to put down.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC

So, I just finished <i>The Best Mistake Ever</i>… and I have thoughts.......

The whole twin swap thing? Super fun concept. Bea, the responsible one, takes over her sister Dee’s hotel job after an accident, only to get tangled up with her sister’s boss, Jonah - who also happens to be a former boy band heartthrob. I mean, come on, the drama basically writes itself.

I really liked Bea’s character (even though I wish she stood up for herself more), and her bond with Dee was one of my favorite parts. The setting was great, and there were some cute moments, especially during that lake scene. But Jonah? I was into him at first, but as the book went on… oof. He kept bringing up his ex, and the way he handled Bea’s confession about the swap? Not great. Like, sleeping with her and then shutting her out??? Sir, please.

The romance itself also felt kinda forced. There was instant attraction, but I didn’t really believe in their feelings until way later. Plus, the pacing was all over the place - sometimes super fast, then dragging, then picking up again. And don’t even get me started on Dee’s random POV chapters that didn’t really add much.

Overall, it was a quick, entertaining read, but not super memorable. I did love the cover, though. And if Dee and Jem ever get a book, I’d totally check that out because I love an enemies-to-lovers moment.

Tropes:
-⁠ Grumpy sunshine
-Workplace romance
-⁠ Forced proximity
-⁠ Mistaken identity
-⁠ Twin swap
-⁠ Celebrity romance
- Multiple povs

⭐️⭐️✨ (2.5/5 stars) – Fun idea, mixed execution, but not a total miss.

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The book Best Mistake Ever by Christy McKellen is an entertaining ride of fast-paced romance with a fun, unique premise. The story follows Beatrice, who steps into her twin sister’s shoes to manage a struggling boutique hotel. What should have been a simple plan turns complicated when she finds herself clashing (and connecting) with Jonah, the hotel’s brooding ex-rockstar owner.

The writing flows well, making it an easy, bingeable read. The character development is decent, and the narration flows seamlessly through the characters. The romance builds at a good pace, and the chemistry between Bea and Jonah has its moments.

Overall, Best Mistake Ever is a fun, quick read, perfect for those who enjoy workplace romances with a bit of mistaken identity thrown in.

Get ready to dive into a rollercoaster of emotions with this spicy, laugh-out-loud workplace romance! It's a delightful blend of tropes that will keep you on the edge of your seat: grumpy meets sunshine, forced proximity that sparks undeniable chemistry, and witty banter that will leave you grinning. But wait, there's more! Brace yourself for a hilarious sister swap, hidden identities that add a layer of mystery, and a touch of glamour with a dash of celebrity. This story is a whirlwind of unexpected twists, heartwarming moments, and sizzling romance that will keep you turning the pages.

Something about this author’s writing style really didn’t gel well with me. It seemed like it wasn’t edited too well.

This took me a bit of time to get into but once I did i really enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me read this book.

I love the idea of twins switching places and falling in love etc etc, but this book felt rushed. I don’t feel like our main characters had time to truly fall in love, and then I didn’t love the epilogue…. I know it’s setting up the next book but I felt like it ended things a bit abruptly.

Fun, flirty and fast-paced for a quick read!

This was quite a silly premise to begin with, but it kept me entertained for a light, fluffy read.

Cutesy, playful and a little spice.

Swapping daily lives with your twin always sounds like a good idea but in the worst way possible. The book starts with describing how the identical twins lived very different lives from an early age, even living with different parents as a result of their divorce. So, realistically, how plausible would it be for them to believably switch, even for a day. I couldn't connect with this book at all. I really didn't enjoy the characters. The son of a rockstar, Jonah, with a bad boy persona was also not written in a believable way. The storyline was choppy and the reader had to suspend reality a couple of times to follow along with the ruse. <i>Best Mistake Ever</i> had the makings of a good story but it ended up being superficial.

The writing is very simplistic and, at times, jarring in its use of random, cringe-worthy thoughts and phrases. I struggled to become invested in any of the characters because I didn't find the narration believable as being the thoughts of real people.

Unfortunately, it was all too surface-level for me, and the sudden insta-love and unnecessary drama of the third-act break-up gave me whiplash.

I love enemies to lovers and this was no exception! I will keep Christy as an autobuy author for sure!

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy.

Bea & Dee (I will not say anything about the names but goodness...) are identical twins but that's really where the similarities end. However when something happens to Dee all it takes is a single phone call for her sister Bea to jump and come to. her rescue. For Bea she thinks she is just maintaining her sisters job so that she doesn't lose it... only it's not so straightforward at all. Instead of just managing the hotel where her sister works - she's sucked into the fact that the hotel is struggling in a major way and it's going to be all hands on deck to make this work. Add in a funny romance that could complicate things further and you've got a really great storyline.

I loved the siblings and their relationship - they are always sisters first, and it's a beautiful thing to read.
The grumpy sunshine trope was really well done as well.

The writing was rather lackluster - it was repetitive at times, and seriously lacking detail in others (especially when alcoholism was brought into the story - it was kind of dropped in and then just ignored for a bit before being vaguely referenced? It was very odd...). The insta-love was a bit cringy; there was a level of chemistry there but then it was just suddenly insta-love which felt really unlike the characters.

Overall though it wasn't too bad and I was able to finish it. It was good for a quick read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

4.5/5 stars. This was such a fun take on the "mistaken/secret identity" trope, and hot grumpy billionaires will do it for me every time, truly. It's sexy, sweet, and has a healthy dose of humor to keep things light. At some points I did get a little bored of seeing Beatrice give up so much of her life to cater to her sister (who didnt always ask for the assist), but that could also just be my own oldest-sister trauma speaking.

Overall, this was a fun and sexy read with a good number of swoony, giggling, feet-kicking moments.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this advance copy of Best Mistake Ever.

Bea Donovan would do anything for her identical twin sister. Including stepping into her hotel management job temporarily and pretending to be her - she’s desperate. What could go wrong? A lot apparently! Because her sister Delilah has hugely understated her role – the hotel is at risk of closure and she’s promised she can turn it around. Now Bea has to find a way to fly under the radar, get the job done before anyone notices their switch up. Bea tries to stay out of the boss' way, despite undeniable chemistry with the ex-boyband heartthrob. So Bea uses her charm to keep him focused on the job and not her. But by trying to put up boundaries and keep things professional, Bea finds herself seeing the real man beneath the grumpy façade . Yet with so much at stake, she knows she shouldn’t fall for her sisters boss…but then again, it may just be the best unintentional mistake she’s ever made.

This book was a cutesy little rom-com. Bea was a main character you can't help but root for, though you really want to tell her to grow a backbone already. The love interests had chemistry, but it was a bit insta-love. Nonetheless, a cute light read.

Bea is the dependable, organized, and determined twin, while her identical sister Dee is her polar opposite—carefree and impulsive. For the first time, Dee has held onto a job for more than a few weeks, but an unexpected injury leaves her unable to work. Desperate, she convinces Bea to step in and take her place in her hotel management role. The hotel is on the verge of shutting down, but Bea is confident she can turn things around. To complicate things further, Bea finds herself drawn to her new boss, Jonah. Will Bea succeed in saving the hotel without blowing her cover?

What initially caught my attention was the book's premise. It sounded fun and lighthearted, and it certainly delivered on that front. However, one aspect I didn’t quite enjoy was the instant, superficial attraction between Bea and Jonah. It felt a bit too rushed for my taste. While the romance wasn’t extraordinary, I remained engaged throughout the story, and the book certainly kept me entertained.

A fun read that made me smile repeatedly! Heartwarming and wonderful prose, this was the perfect read to relax and enjoy to brighten your day.

I received an E-ARC with a request for my honest review.

This funny and sweet romance follows Bea who, after her twin sister Delilah injures her foot, agrees to pretend to be her to save her job.

Delilah works as a manager in a hotel and her boss Jonah is an ex-rockstar, so Bea must try and convince her sister’s boss she is her sister.
All seems to be going well, even though the boss seems very grumpy. Soon though Bea feels she may be falling for the wrong man at the wrong time.

Will Bea convince Joan she is Deliah? What will Bea do with her unexpected feelings?

This romance had me laughing out loud so many times, even though awkward at times with some of the situations Bea finds herself in with Jonah.

I felt really sorry for Bea as she is put in a position where she feels that she has to help her sister, and even though she is great at taking over, doesn’t really want to be deceitful or have to pretend to be someone else.

I would love to read more reads from this author, as I really enjoyed reading this book.

Overall, a sweet and funny romance, where Bea must convince her twin sister’s boss she is her sister.