Fun, very smooth read, adult spicy but not too much. I had expectations when I started reading this book. Spicy, romcom. That is definitely there. What I didn’t expect was such a smooth cosy feel. Totally believable? No! But that’s part of the enjoyment of this sort of book, where you lose yourself for a little while, and sort of dream for that fairytale love story experience in real life. Christy McKellen has true skill. The descriptive parts just flow, and, the conversations between the characters are just perfectly plausible. Won’t take you too long to read, but if this is a genre you like you will be satisfied. And if this isn’t your genre, or you are a guy scared to read ‘women’s fiction’ give it a go, you may be surprised how entertaining it is. Probably your best mistake ever! Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

This was a fun read!

The premise was interesting (twins essentially life swapping) and set up a “what could go wrong?” where lots of things did in fact go wrong.

I loved how the sibling relationship developed between Bea and Dee, and I appreciated the growth of Jonah throughout the book.

I’m not sure why this book was labeled as erotica because it is VERY mild content-wise, but there is one moderately explicit scene well into the book. Beyond that, it’s lots of pining and tension (which I love).

Thank you to #netgalley + the author for my digital advance copy!

Bea pretends to be her twin sister at work, falls in love with sister's boss, forbidden love. I found the miscommunication in this book to be excruciating. Just talk to each other, people!

What an awesome couple! Tropes i wanna mention; twin switch, workplace romance, a bit of fake dating, and dare i say he falls first?
I really enjoyed this read, managed to go in one day. Its short and its sweet and its fun and i definitely recommend!

Thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to Boldwood Books, Christy McKellen and NetGalley for a chance to read this book early! So I wasn't quite sure if I was going to like a twin swap romance but I really liked Christy McKellen's other books so I thought l'd give it a try and I'm glad I did. I really liked the FMC Bea and watching her come into her own and discover a job she loved and flourished at. I also liked the instant chemistry between Bea and Jonah. It did seem like a true love match even if it took awhile to get there.
There is some hot kissing and spice which I think most of my friends will enjoy.

I did not finish this book. I stopped reading at 20%. I didn’t like the writing style, I found it to be repetitive which is unfortunate so early on. The description sounded good but fell flat.

Cute story. Wish it was a bit longer, I would have loved for the romance to be more fleshed out. It felt very rushed. Would also have loved more twin sister hi jinx !

This was an ok read for me. I enjoyed the different POVs from the different characters and also found it interesting to read about someone who owns a hotel. However I found the writing very plain and simple and the storyline a bit boring.
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book, all opinions expressed are my own.

I liked the pace of this story. I think the premise broke down at the right moment; any longer and it would have gotten to a point where the characters wouldn't have been able to come back from.

Best Mistake Ever is a cute story about identical twins swapping places and the consequences that follow. It’s a romantic comedy that’s brimming with laughter and charm. What a great read!

Ok story. I felt the pacing was off. It felt like the author had two plot lines (both sisters) in the book and was told to split them into two books. The beginning of the book had chapters from all 4 characters (Bea, Dee, Jem and Johan) but then Dee and Jem drop off into their own story arc and it felt forced. I think I’d rather have both in the book even if the book was longer. The actual romance between Bea and Johan was underdeveloped. I’m not sure how they fell in love. I read this as an ARC and with some massaging, this could work. As it stands, this is a pass.

I would rate it 3.5*

I was excited to read this one as I love a sister swap (thank you to my childhood parent trap obsession). I found it to be a sweet and light read perfect if you are looking for something that won’t take you long to get through.

Things I Enjoyed

-The build up to the identity reveal
-The ever grumpy Jonah (I fully get why he was grumpy)
-That it was set not far from where I live so I could picture the beautiful scenery


Things I Didn’t

-The flat scene left my feeling a bit icky especially as it didn’t leave the fmc angry.
-Dee’s pov I found it a bit jarring and unnecessary.
-The pacing did feel slightly off



Overall I really enjoyed Bea and Jonah but wish we could have had some more development between them especially with his backstory and alcoholism reveal. Also would of loved to have seen more scenes of them singer together both because it was cute and also wanted him to be more rockstary



Workplace Romance
Grumpy x sunshine
Twin Swap
Set in the UK

Review of Best Mistake Ever by Christy McKellen

Christy McKellen's Best Mistake Ever offers a quick and lighthearted read and with a romcom feel ,While the premise has promise, the story feels a bit shallow, and at moments, it seems rushed.

I found the relationship between Bea and Jonah and their chemistry hard to connect or to relate with.

The plot revolves around Beatrice (Bea), who agrees to step in for her twin sister Delilah (Dee) after Dee injures her ankle, risking her job under her harsh boss, Jonah. Jonah himself adds an intriguing layer to the story—he’s not just a typical employer, but the son of a famous rockstar and a former member of his rock band. Now, he’s transitioned into the world of hospitality, opening a boutique hotel. His complex backstory offers a fresh twist, and I found myself intrigued by his character.

However, I couldn't help but feel the story would have been much richer with Dee’s perspective included as after the beginning scenes, she was nowhere to be found the limited view into Dee’s side of the situation left certain plot points feeling incomplete.

Overall it would a quick read but I found it hard to connect with. I will most probably not re-read.

I found reading this really hard, I would pick up the book and just not have the motivation to read it. There is an awful lot of unnecessary information and internal thoughts from each character. It would drag on and on, even for a whole chapter sometimes.

However, the romance got interesting to read towards the end of the book which made me excited! I really enjoyed the last ~30% of the book.

I was a little bit disappointed that characters would brush off things that were important to them so easily.

Overall, this was an okay read, just needs a lot less internal thoughts!!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this arc. It had very Freaky Friday/Parent Trap vibes. While I found the characters likable enough it just ok. A fast, easy read but nothing that truly wowed me.

Beatrice swaps out with her twin sister, Dee, when she breaks her leg, at her job in a local hotel, run by a rich, former heartthrob, kind of an asshole boss Jonah, who Dee has hit on several times. This makes their first meeting awkward with so much tension. Dee is in a lot of trouble at her job as well, with her inability to come up with new ideas, which leads to Bea essentially fixing her twin sister's life.
This was fun and sexy, like a cute read just in time for the holidays. I like how Jonah noticed the little differences between Bea and Dee. His backstory was surprisingly touching, and I would absolutely read a book about him being a rockstar.
However, the writing felt a little emotionless with a lot of repetitive language

Best Mistake Ever
by Christy McKellen

This novel is a quick read that, at times, left me feeling somewhat unfulfilled. The story seemed to lack depth, making it feel rushed, and I found it challenging to fully engage with the chemistry between the two main characters. The plot centres around Beatrice, known as Bea, who finds herself in an unexpected situation when she agrees to switch places with her twin sister, Delilah, or Dee. After Dee twists her ankle, she runs the risk of losing her job, as she cannot afford any more setbacks with her overly critical boss, Jonah.

Jonah adds complexity to the storyline; he is not just an ordinary boss—he's the son of a famous rockstar and has his own history in the music industry, having once been part of a rock band before deciding to step away and pursue a new path in hospitality by opening a boutique hotel. His character, with his rocky past and commitment to his new venture, adds an intriguing layer to the narrative.

However, I felt the story would have benefited significantly from incorporating Dee's point of view. Having her perspective could have enriched the plot and provided a more realistic understanding of the events and emotions unfolding between Bea and Jonah. I have a hunch that Dee’s insights may be explored in a future book, this may have been why the author omitted so much of Dee's involvement in this book to set up her next book. As she sends her away with Bea's friend and business partner Jem with her father to Europe, if this had not been the case I think the flatness towards to end of this book may have been avoided. As it stands, while the premise is engaging, it leaves certain elements feeling incomplete, suggesting that the true depth of the story may lie in what is yet to come.

I had high hopes… but I had to DNF halfway through. I was excited cause I thought it might be a decent quick read. It gave me Freaky Friday vibes but the execution was bland.

2.5 stars rounded up. This was a swift and easy read that promised much - conscientious twin covers for flighty twin, when and how will she be found out - but ultimately didn’t fully deliver on its potential. I liked Bea’s character and motivations, but Jonah’s chapters felt repetitive and superficial: there was a lot left unexplored about his background and the developing relationship with Bea didn’t ring true for me. The pacing was also choppy in places: long stretches of internal monologue with the occasional sentence as a reminder that yes, there’s also a scene going on. Also the setup of a future book about Delilah was so blatant that it was actually a distraction. Ultimately in a crowded romcom market, for me this was not a standout.

I read this book in one shot because I could not put it down! Bea pretends to be her sister, Dee, at work when Dee (on the verge of being fired) injures her ankle. Things go terribly awry when Dee’s boss is impressed with more than just “Dee’s” new and improved work ethic. Who doesn’t love a grumpy boss, twin-swap trope? Best Mistake Ever is a super easy read that was a good in-between large books read. I enjoyed it!