When I request books I do not look at reviews as I don’t want to color my impressions on the wrong way. However, had I done so I probably would not have requested the audio book.

I did not realize that this title came out back in September 2024 . The audiobook however is set to be released on February 25, 2025

Reading the description it had so many great facets that made me want to read it. Unfortunately, the execution was troublesome. I’ll leave it to the other reviews to give options about the content as I echo many of them but I will comment on the audiobook.

First, I am thankful to have gotten the ALC for free from Dreamscape Media through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

I feel horrible to say this but this was one of the worst narrations I have listened to in a long while. Had I had to listen to it at regular speed it would had had to be my first DNF of an advanced copy of a book ever. The long drawn out breathy speech pattern was mind boggling to me. I realize that (thankfully) you can speed up the narration rate but I always listen to it as recorded to assess it. I even played it for other adults in my house hold and was asked to turn it off as it was so hard to listen to.

The problem with speeding it up is that it also changes the pitch making the voice higher and higher. Anyway, the narration was so unsettling that it made it hard to concentrate on the story coupled with the odd pacing and editing issues made a perfect storm.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

The Wrong Bride was an easy listen, and I would recommend this for those new to the paranormal romance genre. It was easy to follow and flowed well. The characters were likable and relatable. Romance is slow burn, so lots of yearning and pining (which I happen to greatly enjoy). Their chemistry was great.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was genuinely excited for this book. It sounded like a fun mix of contemporary and fantasy.
However, I have had to DNF almost immediately.
As someone who is a Bruce and a writer. For these authors to sit there, and MAKE UP tartan colors, clan mottos, and other such things that are the quickest google search away. They didn't do the bare minimum of research for this book, why would I want to read anything else in this book?
No, I've got too many books on my TBR to bother with a set of authors who can't be bothered to write.

The Wrong Bride is a captivating paranormal romance that revolves around a fascinating switched bodies theme, with a bookworm as the FMC. As someone who enjoys a mix of romance and light paranormal elements, I found this book to be a delightful and easy read.

The characters were incredibly relatable, and I could effortlessly connect with them. Each one was meticulously crafted, making their journeys both engaging and memorable. The plot's intricacies were straightforward to follow, which made the story enjoyable without feeling overwhelming. This is perfect for readers who appreciate a touch of the supernatural without diving into intense worldbuilding.

One of the aspects I truly appreciated was the exquisite slow burn in the romance. The developing relationship between the characters was both dreamy and believable. The MMC was particularly charming, adding an extra layer of allure to the story. The authors did a fantastic job with character development, allowing me to witness the growth and transformation of both the FMC and MMC throughout the narrative.

The paranormal elements added a unique twist to the story, making it stand out from typical romance novels. The switched body's theme was executed brilliantly, adding depth and excitement to the plot. It was fascinating to see how the characters navigated their new realities and the challenges that came with it.

Overall, "The Wrong Bride" is a great read for those who enjoy a mix of romance and a touch of the paranormal. It's a story that combines relatable characters, a captivating plot, and a dreamy romance, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to listen to this advanced audiobook via NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

I received an advanced listening copy of this title. This is my own opinion.

I went into this expecting it to be spicy and it’s not? That’s totally fine, but I definitely thought Gena Showalter’s adult romances were spicy. Not sure if they are and this one isn’t, or if I’m wildly mistaken. This part is kind of irrelevant to the review but I wanted to include my ramblings in case anyone else was confused or expecting spice.

Anyway.

Elizabeth Darcy (the name is a big part of why I requested the ALC) is about to return home to Oklahoma from a Scottish vacation when she’s kidnapped and body swapped with the fiancée of a Berserker King. What follows is a lot of miscommunication (necessary on pain of death), lying (see previous), and a whole lot of “would he love me if he knew I were really me”.

I think the book as a whole was a lot of fun; I never really found myself missing spicy scenes, despite expecting them 🙃 and it had a lot of sweet relationship building between Elle and Callan and his daughter. There’s a lot of court (pack?) politics and betrayal.

A list of readers I’d recommend this for:
-histrom fans looking to get into contemporaries (despite the modern setting this has the sort of flavor of the old school highland historical romances)
-people looking to get into paranormal/supernatural romance but are intimidated by werewolves. This is sort of like werewolf lite (NOT omegaverse)
-paranormal fans of non spicy romance

I enjoyed this one a lot, and I’d definitely read the next in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC!