This is a fun, lighter, steamy read. Dom and Olivia are interesting, relatable, complex, wounded, strong, feisty, intriguing, entertaining characters. I enjoyed their romance and the path it took to get to their HEA. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I have a major weak spot for golden retriever MMCs, and The Best Wrong Move delivered in the best way! This book had me glued to my Kindle I didn’t want to put it down. It gave me Forgetting Sarah Marshall vibes in the best possible way, blending romance, spice, and just the right amount of drama. And the setting? Absolutely dreamy. If I wasn’t already desperate to visit Hawaii, this book sealed the deal! If you want a setting that transports you straight to paradise, this one’s for you! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion and review!

I really loved this book. I liked the main character a lot ! I also liked the Mmc Dom ! I do feel liv will relate to most readers ! There is some spice but not a lot

I love this cover! The first few pages made me sad and mad for the female character. I loved the fact that the male character made her feel special.

I received a copy of the fake dating romance novel The Best Wrong Move by Lily Parker from NetGalley. After a failed live proposal, Olivia goes viral online. Deciding to take a break and focus on writing, she rents a townhouse in Hawaii, where she meets the owner, Dom. With her ex-boyfriend living next door with his new girlfriend; Olivia and Dom decide to pretend to date.
The story begins with Olivia aka Liv getting rejected on live television by her live-in boyfriend when she proposes to him. This moment goes viral online. The producer who suggested this idea in the first place asks Liv to take a sabbatical from the news station. Wanting a clean break, Liv decides to rent an Airbnb in Hawaii to focus on writing her script. Sadly, Liv ends up in the townhouse next to her ex and his new girlfriend. This odd situation makes her brave choice seem unbearable. She contemplates simply going back to New York City, then she meets the owner, Dom.
The Best Wrong Move by Lily Parker is a fun and light fake dating romance book. The story maintains a nice pace; it faltered a little at the end for me. I was hooked throughout because I wanted to know how things ended up for Liv and Dom. I enjoyed reading the book. It was a fun and interesting story.

Every girl dreams of the perfect proposal. And my boss thought it would be a ‘media moment’ if I proposed to my boyfriend, Rex, live on national TV. With everyone watching. Rex said no. Now I’m a social media sensation for all the wrong reasons and hiding out in Hawaii. But because the universe apparently hates me, so is Rex . . . with his supermodel new girlfriend!

To avoid total humiliation I need to find my own irresistible date. And the gorgeous surfer who looks like he’s walked straight from the ocean and into my fantasies is the perfect solution. He needs a distraction. I need help. Dom is the perfect fake date and the heated looks between us are enough to convince everyone we’re in love. But why are the fake sizzling kisses suddenly beginning to feel all too real.

Loved this one! Not that I ever revel in people getting humiliated like that in real life, it's great fodder for books. 🙂 I have to say that the fake dating trope is one of my favorites, so I'm already biased, but this was well-done. I loved both our main characters, their chemistry was chef's kiss perfect, and the backdrop of Hawaii was gorgeous. High praise from this reader! 4.5⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

4.5
That was pretty perfect . Sinfully hot and sweet. Straightforward and predictable sure, but only in the best way, so you can just sit back and relax. Paced really well. Though I would've liked the HFN end, instead of the last chapter trying to tie it up quickly and add a kid. I just love anything set in Hawaii. Though it did feel like a very touristy description, if you wantna mini vacation this is a great book, to sit back and not think too hard with.

Thank-you NetGalley and Joffe Books for allowing me to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed, and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop.

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A cinnamon bun MMC with a touch her and die attitude! An adorable story with a wholesome ending and a great plot. The setting was enjoyable, the plot flowed without any slow points that made me want to put the book down. A true feel good romance!

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Joffe Books, and Lily Parker for the ARC!

This book completely took me by surprise, in the best way possible! I went into it expecting a fun romance, but I didn’t realize just how hilarious it would be. The plot itself is so unique, and from the very first chapter, I was hooked. The surprises just kept coming, especially in the beginning, making it impossible to put down. I found myself smiling and laughing so much while reading, which only made me love it more!

Let’s talk about the characters because they truly made this book shine. Olivia, the female lead, was incredibly well-written, and I connected with her right away. She felt so real, with her thoughts and emotions jumping off the page. And then there's Dom, who, honestly, might just be the dream book boyfriend. Their chemistry was fantastic, with just the right amount of tension and banter to make their relationship feel natural and engaging. Even the side characters had depth, adding to the immersive feel of the story. I felt like I was right there with them, enjoying their holiday in Hawaii!

For a book under 300 pages, it packed everything in perfectly, romance, drama, friendships, and just the right amount of spice! I never once felt like anything was rushed or missing. Every scene hit exactly how it was supposed to, whether it was fun, heartbreaking, or deeply emotional. I was completely invested in every moment!🩷

I honestly wish there were more books about the other characters! If this turns into an interconnected series, I’d be first in line to read the next one. Overall, I highly recommend this book, and I genuinely think it deserves all the hype once it’s released. If you love romance with humor, heart, and a swoon-worthy love interest, The Best Wrong Move is a must read!😍

3.5 🌟

This steamy Hawaii set read was a fun little read. It ticked a lot of great trope boxes - fake dating, secret millionaire, holiday romance. It's definitely an escapist read and I think being in dreary wintery England made it hard for me to really connect with what was happening. Some bits were veering on cringe but if you can suspend belief somewhat this is an enjoyable read.

With thanks to Netgalley & Joffe for the ARC

Congratulations on the debut! I loved this romance and had a very fun time reading this book! The banter is super fun and my evil side had fun seeing the ex run himself into a wall!

The tropical vibes were unmatched and reading this on a beach would be best!!

This was a fun romance beach read! It was a nice quick romance. I would definitely recommend this book.

A super-fun rom com set on the beach, with an excellent cast of characters, an ex turning up next door, surfing and sun. Loved it!

As a fan of the fake dating trope, this book was right up my ally! The story is solely told from Olivia’s POV which is fine but I would have really liked to see the story also from Don’s POV. While a lot of the themes were predictable there were twists that kept me wanting to read more. I really liked how direct the main characters were with one another. I can’t stand the miscommunication trope where all you want to scream is “JUST TELL THEM!” But with this book I never had that feeling. A very cute (and spicy!) story with a guaranteed HEA!

The Best Wrong Move was a fast read romance set in picturesque Hawaii. After getting rejected on national tv, Olivia moves to Hawaii on a brief sabbatical to write, rejuvenate, and get away from the viral meme fame she’d recently acquired. A number of serendipitous events end up making her question if she should stay on the island or not.

I wanted to like this book more than I did. The premise was a bit like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, which was fun. I felt the plot was a little choppy — some aspects dragged on while others felt quickly skated over. I didn’t think the conflict was strong enough near the end. I felt like I needed to understand the appeal of Olivia more to truly grasp the romance.

It was still cute, but I finished it wanting a little more depth.

Thank you to Lily Parker, Net Galley, and Choc Lit Contemporary Romance: A Joffe Books Company for the ARC.

3 stars. This was a cute, quick read romance.

Olivia proposes to her boyfriend on live TV. Her boyfriend refuses, so Olivia decides to take a little sabbatical to Hawaii. There she meets Dom, and a sweet love story develops between them. I'd say this is good reading to a beach vacation!

WHAT I LIKED: Meet cute, beach vibes, Dom's friend group
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: Dom's brother and sister-in-law were kinda weird

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Pov: heroine,1st person
Heat: open doors
Pacing: it was ok
Communication: mostly communication was ok but with some miscommunication too
Third act: hiccups
Ending: HEA

Main characters:
* Strangers to friends to lovers
* Millionaire

What?
* Fake dating
* Forced proximity
* Found family

Where?
* Hawaii

Drama?
* Heroine's ex is there too

Other vibes:
* Beach vibes!

Perfect holiday/cold weather reading. Escape to Hawaii from the humiliation of a spurned proposal on national tv. then discover you are living next door to the man in question and there's nowhere else available. Enter Dom, the apartment owner, just the man to make Rex jealous and realise what he's missing .Or will it just complicate the situation? Loved it.

I really wish I had something to say but i just don’t. I don’t see what all the hype was about?

The writing wasn’t the issue so I will give some of this authors other books a go.

Thank you NetGalley and Lily Parker for the arc!

Just want to say thank you to Joffe Books for letting me have an advance copy of ‘The Best Wrong Move’ by Lily Parker.

This was a lovely and thoroughly enjoyable story from beginning to end and certainly matches up to the spice rating 😏
Dom is an absolute dream towards Olivia throughout and caters to her needs in more ways than one. He definitely falls first and hard 🥰
It certainly gives you holidays vibes reading this book, and makes you want to go and book a holiday to Hawaii!!

A definite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.

❤️ Spicy Romance 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
❤️ Strangers / Friends to Lovers
❤️ Fake Dating
❤️ Opposites Attract
❤️ Forced Proximity
❤️ Holiday