The Right Mr Wrong

by Natalie Anderson

‘Will you marry me?’ Isn’t that the question every girl dreams of hearing? Victoria certainly used to think so. And safe, steady Oliver seemed perfect husband material. But that was until she met Liam, his rebellious, scorchingly hot best friend. Suddenly Victoria’s feeling things – crazy lust-fuelled things! – she’s never felt before. But for the wrong guy… Then Oliver goes down on one knee and it’s decision time – head or hormones? But, whether she says yes or no, Victoria’s about to discover the truth about guys like Liam – once you go bad you never go back!

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Chick Lit, Category Romance, Harlequin, Adult

222 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 21, 2013

About the author

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Natalie Anderson is a USA TODAY bestselling author. She writes emotional contemporary romances full of sparkling banter, sizzling heat and uplifting endings—perfect for readers who love to escape with everyday empowered heroines and arrogant alphas who are too sexy for their own good.
With over five million books sold, her stories are translated into more than a dozen languages, she’s been a Romantic Times Award nominee and a finalist for the R*BY (Romantic Book of the Year).
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her wrangling her four fab kids, walking Alfie, the mini schnauzer and laughing with her husband at the end of the day–unless they’ve taken Romeo, the Campervan for a spin. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Reviews

[Nas Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE RIGHT MR. WRONG by USA Today Bestselling Author Natalie Anderson is a June 2013 release.

Victoria did say yes to marry her childhood friend and fiancé all the while fighting her attraction to his best friend Liam.

Then she meets him years later in Paris. She was a divorcee and well Liam was a man now. Would she be able to fight her attraction to him? And what about Liam?

Would Liam allow Victoria to deny the attraction between them?
THE RIGHT MR. WRONG is a spellbinding romance. It is also intensely emotional and highly sensual.

Highly recommended and well worth reading.

[Nancy Crocker · Rating 4 out of 5]

In The Right Mr. Wrong by Natalie Anderson: You get an interesting view at answering the age old question " Will You Marry Me "with two different outcomes. In the first the answer is yes but the marriage doesn't last. I am writing my review from the second point of view where the answer was NO and will update later.

What happens when you are surrounded by family at Christmas time and your boyfriend gets down on one knee and pops the big question "Will You Marry Me". But you have secretly been lusting after his best friend. Victoria Rutherford is about to disappoint a bunch of people when Oliver asks her that very question. Because she decides to run off with Liam Wilson. But this intense romance soon falls apart after just a few weeks, more or less from a lack of communication.

Flash forward 5 years and Victoria Rutherford is now Vivi Grace, the "go to" person for world famous designer Gianetta "Gia". She is everything from Gopher to Secretary to Jogging buddy, the list of tasks she does is mind boggling. And no one will get to Gia without first going through Vivi. But Victoria's is about to come face to face with her past, when none other than Liam appears.

Liam Wilson has struggled to make his business what it is. Working long hard hours , he has accomplished more than most will in a lifetime. Determined he will have a better life as an adult than he had as a child. After leaving with Victoria five years ago, support was cut off from his backers. Feeling he no longer had anything to offer Victoria, just added to the stress of their young relationship.

What I enjoyed about this book was there was a second chance for both. And they realized their mistakes. I also liked that Liam grew as a person so he did not make the same mistakes he had made in the past. And the special thing he did for Victoria "Vivi" at the end of the story, so very sweet. This was also a learning curve for Victoria, she learned to take care of herself and to stand up to others. Most of all to go after everything she wanted.

The only negative I had was once they came back together do you call her Victoria or Vivi. And I noticed Liam did both.

Extra bonus: included is The Wedding Dress Diaries by Aimee Carson

4.5/5 stars

[TashNz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Natalie Anderson's The Right Mr Wrong is exceptional! The writing is delicious, the originality is first-class and the characters are sensational! I loved everything about this book right down to the delightful shoes on the cover. The Right Mr Wrong is a keeper and a definite re-read for me!

This fantastic book goes where no others have gone before. It contains two stories that explore what happens when Victoria says, firstly YES to marriage with Oliver and then a second story in which she says NO to marriage with Oliver. The story starts up 5 years later. It answers the "what-if" that we've all wondered at some point in our lives. What if Victoria had said Yes? What if she had said No? Does fate step in regardless of what one does?

Will You Marry Me???

First story Victoria says Yes. Years later she's divorced and working her fingers to the bone with her calligraphy business. She meets Liam, the "one" she's always thought about, during her clients wedding preparations. Liam pursues her and Victoria eventually thinks why not... leaving a message on the back of Liam's place-card:

One night. Tonight. Everything. Agreed? V.

Liam and Victoria have their one night (and what a night!) but is it enough?

Second story. Victoria said No. She was dumped by her family, her fiancee and she travels away with Liam. It didn't last for various reason and now she's re-branded herself as ViVi, working her self to the bone to get ahead and be the best for her boss, a world renowned Model. She runs into Liam again after her boss organises a fashion shoot on one of Liam's exquisite super yachts. Liam pursues her and Vivi gives in and has "one" night (and again WOW what a night).

Two things remains constant in both stories. Victoria's drive to become successful so she can support herself, her desire to work hard and her love for her family even though they break her heart at the same time. We watch her grow as a person, work hard selflessly and discover that the person missing out on looking after is herself. She needs to look after herself.

The second constant is Liam. He's one word: Devine! I love Natalie Anderson's heroes, they could walk past me in the street they seem that realistic. Liam was extremely likable and most attractive in all ways.

I absolutely loved reading this story, it was fast-paced, my interest was held throughout both stories and the writing was fresh and current and I think Natalie Anderson has a real talent for writing as such. I was dying to get back to it when ever I had to put it down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

Extra bonus included in the book: Aimee Carson's The Wedding Dress Diaries, the prequel to a fab quartet.

[Desere · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every girl dreams about her boyfriend going down on bended knee and asking her the big question, but we all know that sometimes the feeling is not mutual and most woman back out while waiting for the marriage proposal she knows will never come.

But what if you find yourself in the situation of not wanting the proposal but it comes away and then you are stuck. Do you say yes just because there is a entire room full of people watching or do you say no in order to stay true to yourself?

For Victoria this is the case in this read, her boyfriend Oliver pops the big question and she needs to give a answer. She chooses to say no, for her feelings of happy ever after are overshadowed by her feelings of lust for Oliver's best friend Liam.

She and Liam take off together, but their relationship encounters hurdles that prove too high to overcome and the relationship falls flat. Five years later however Liam is back and Victoria's feelings from before bubble over the top with double the intensity from before.

Making it work this time around however does not seem possible, but as the saying goes, if you love someone set them free and if it is meant to be you will find yourself back in their arms and never wanting to leave. This message shone through as bright as a glittering diamond in this read and I could not stop myself from reading to see the happiness Liam and Victoria find.

The main characters of Liam and Victoria were both well written and intriguing from start to finish. I loved that Victoria becomes stronger as the years go by. She becomes the type of woman we all want to be, she stands up and fights for what she wants, the author showed that with the right push one can definitely grow and when looking in the mirror you will find there is the person you are truly meant to be.

Liam was a gorgeous hero, a badboy for sure , as who runs off with his best friends girl and does not get called a badboy. But this made him the kind of hero we all secretly crave. I am sure most woman will agree when faced with the perfect dedicated always secure man to spend your life with vs a badboy that will show you the world even when he has nothing is far more exciting as that is the kind of love every woman wants, the as long as we have each other everything will be fine kind of love, every woman will chose the badboy if she stays true to her heart.

I loved that Liam works so very hard, pushing himself to the limits to ensure his life is better than before. To me it showed him as the badboy at heart but also the hard-working make it or break it man, that wants to ensure life is fun but also stable, perfect balance.

The backdrop settings and dialogue was sexy and fun, very entertaining. I am recommending this read for lovers of Natalie Anderson books, as the author has once again shown she pours her heart and soul into her stories, giving us the what if's instances that are associated with every day life, whilst keeping the romance and passion scorching hot!

4.5 star review
"Her head tells her he is Mr. Wrong but her heart tells her he is Mr. Right"

[Katie_la_geek · Rating 3 out of 5]

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The Right Mr Wrong was a sweet little romance that had a nice twist and reminded me slightly of Sliding Doors. The prologue ends with the main characters long term boyfriend Oliver asking her to marry him. From there the book splits into two stories one where she says yes and the other where she says no. Oliver is clearly not the guy for her and she has feelings for his best friend Liam. Both stories focus on the journey Victoria and Liam take to find each other and implies that they belonged together no matter what roads they take.

The main problem I had with this book was that one story was a lot stronger than the other. Instead of having two stories happening simultaneously this tells the whole of the first story and then the second. I found the first one (where she had said yes to Oliver’s proposal) was a lot more interesting and enjoyable than the second which was a shame. I also thought the transition between stories could have been a lot clearer. At first I had no idea what was happening and I was completely lost for a little while.

The characters were likable enough but I couldn’t really engage with them as much as I should have. I much preferred Victoria and Liam in the first story than in the second, they were softer, kinder in the first but harder and less likable in the second. The same could be said for the romance. The chemistry in the first part was great I really felt the emotions between the characters and got behind the relationship. In the second part it felt cold and I couldn’t quite connect with it.

I think if both stories had been told simultaneously I would have enjoyed it a lot more. You would have been able to see the impact and consequences of Victoria’s decision a lot more clearly. I think that would have been a lot more interesting.

Despite the issues this was a short and enjoyable read that kept me entertained. I would recommend it to fans of the genre.





The publisher provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

[Jojo · Rating 2 out of 5]

*won via Goodreads giveaway*

This novel didn't fulfill my expectations at all. With a premise that revolves around the girlfriend and the boyfriend's best friend, you'd think there'd be plenty of opportunities for scenes more interesting than catching someone in a towel. Yet the boyfriend himself is, for the most part, a character only referenced in dialogue. And by the second chapter, anyway - spoiler alert - they're divorced, rendering the lengthy will-they-won't-they, our-love-is-so-forbidden conflict between Liam and Victoria all the more insipid.

Liam is the typical Romance Hero (Secretly Vulnerable And Kind To Baby Animals) Bad-Boy Protagonist, and Victoria is the typical overworked career lady who apparently needs to catch a break in the form of Multiple Orgasms. It's all a bit typical, with sex scenes that are typically Mills & Boon (i.e. anodyne).

It could have been a more interesting character study had Victoria been happily married to Oliver, instead of turning him into the pantomime bad guy (not of the same calibre as Bad-Boy Studface, apparently). But I don't know why I'm asking for character studies from a M&B novel, so there goes that.

On the plus side, the descriptions of Victoria's job as a graphic designer were actually quite interesting. I would probably have liked this book more if it were called 'Graphic Design and the Gals Who Love It'.

[Calysta · Rating 2 out of 5]

I appreciate stories like this, where the central conflict is more about the leads getting over/through their personal baggage. It feels better.

It was kind of fun, that this book contained two versions of their original meeting and their second meeting five years later.

[Andrea Lujano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Protagonistas: Liam & Victoria

Profesiones: Empresarios

País: Londres & Italia

[Desi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leído en Oct 2014

[Kate’s Book Spot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly I’d like to thank the publishers for sending me this book to read and give an honest review. Modern Tempted (previously known as RIVA) is a fabulous new series from Mills & Boon, these books are fun, flirty, sexy and romantic but with a contemporary edge. I loved the sound of them all and couldn’t wait to dive in.

The Right Mr Wrong began with a teasing Christmas time scene which fueled my addiction to fictional love-triangles, it was tense and even though I was only a few pages into the book I was already hooked!

The chemistry between Victoria and Liam fizzed and sparked off the page at me throughout the book, I repeatedly found myself holding my breath in anticipation of what might happen next. Victoria was a likeable character and Liam was very easy to fall for – he said all the right things so when it switched to his point of view I was excited to hear his inner thoughts.

When I arrived at the end of the first half of the book I felt a bit confused; Victoria and Liam’s story seemed to be at an end and a whole new story, starting with chapter one again, was just beginning. There was no explanation for this but as I started reading I figured out what was going on – basically this book covered two options, one where Victoria said yes to Oliver and one where she said no, essentially raising the ‘what if?’ question in a very clever way. I loved this idea of an alternative future although I wish it had been clearer to save my confusion.

The second half Victoria, or Vivi as she was known this time, was very different; she was confident, strong and generally seemed more equal to Liam. As I was reading this half I was trying to decide which future I would favour but I just couldn’t decide because I liked both of the end results! It certainly got me thinking about big decisions that I have made in my past and how different life could be now if I’d chosen another option.

Both futures contained super sizzling sex scenes so please be warned and if it’s something that is likely to offend you then this may not be a book for you.

This was a fun and sexy one-day read, I’m definitely looking forward to more from the Modern Tempted series.

[Nikki Bywater · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Victoria’s boyfriend Oliver proposes to her Victoria says yes even though she is attracted to his best friend Liam. It is at that moment when in life you can make a life changing decision, and be left wondering what if? What if she had said no and giving into temptation and had a relationship with Liam?

This pocket size Mills & Boon is a wonderful romantic story of what happens if Victoria had said yes, and what happens if she said no to the marriage proposal. There are some saucy scenes; two lovers’ two stories to show the different impact it can have when a life changing decision is made in a split second, and what the outcome is in both situations.

How many times in life do we wish we could go back and change things? Would things have been better if we had decided the opposite on a life-changing decision? Would things have work out differently and changed for the better?

This is a book well worth reading to find out.

[Laura Dobb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book but I didn't love it, I would have loved more back story, how close she was with Oliver and how much she was pleasing him rather than loving him like she should have done. I'd also have liked to see the meeting between Victoria and Liam, and see really how he swept her off of her feet. The reason I think this book didn't live up to expectations is the author was too busy trying to prove that they got together no matter what path she chose, rather than making a longer, more involving story. As I said at the beginning, I liked this story, who wouldn't, a sexy man ends up with a vivacious, self assured woman and they fall madly in love, but I didn't love it.

[Emma Ludlow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who hasn't looked at their life and thought, what if I'd done this differently? Said yes to her, no to him. Well this book takes the same moment in Victoria's life and writes about what happened when she said yes... And what happened when she said no. But as this is mills and boon it has a happy ending on both accounts! (Not a spoiler, the author says so at the beginning!) I read this in a day. I have never read a mills and boon before, they are the books that my grandma read, and so wasn't expecting it to be as raunchy as it was! But after this one, I think I will read more of them as this was a good little read, and I will also have a whole new view of my grandmother!

[Annmarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Copy obtained through Goodread's giveaways

The Right Mr. Wrong is a surprising little gem!

I read this in one-sitting and really enjoyed it. It is an easy read that is well-written and flows along nicely.

It is an enchanting tale of romance & destiny... when the time is right all will be as it should be regardless of the path taken to get there.

I loved the idea of telling the story from the two different outcomes based on the choice Victoria makes - very 'sliding doors'... and it was a nice surprise as I wasn't expecting it!

Would definitely recommend and will be looking out for future books by Ms. Anderson :)

[Clare · Rating 4 out of 5]

I warmed to this book through the course of the story. Having read a couple of reviews I was ready for the unique nature of the book so wasn't scratching my head halfway through.

The way the heroine's personality changed based on the her decision was interesting but I found the hero to be basically the same over the course of the book.

The Right Mr. Wrong was a pleasant and easy read. Perfect for a short flight or train journey to make the time pass quickly.

I received a free copy from Goodreads First Reads.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciated the author,Natalie Anderson sending me a copy of this one. Have to admit I really didn't care for Liam at first but he did change and when I found out his childhood marred him for years,I came to like him just fine.
Victoria was also bothered by her past,then her life was changed by Liam and her challenges in her career. I was glad they put aside their problems and found the perfect love for them.

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was strange in that there's no warning it's actually two different ways the story could go. Both ended up being good stories although they were SO totally different, but a warning would have helped because I was confused when I got to the second Chapter One. The names changed and everything. So the first story is how things turn out when she says yes to Oliver's proposal and the second is what happens when she says no.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review Posted on HarlequinJunkie.com

The Right Mr. Wrong by Natalie Anderson is more like a novella, but delightful all the same. The latter half of the book contains The Wedding Dress Diaries by Aimee Carson. Victoria had things settled. She was about to be engaged to a lovely man whom her family adored. But standing in the way was(…)Read More

[Ali Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m about to give away a massive spoiler:

She says yes.

And she says no.

Before I get regaled with emails bewailing this horrific betrayal of my readers’ trust, I’d like to point out that it’s alright – that’s the whole point of The Right Mr Wrong. Actually, I’m really rather enamoured of the concept of a Mills & Boon version of Sliding Doors...

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[Mills & Boon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Natalie Anderson never fails to deliver romance! This time, we've got twists, turns and loop-the-loops! When Victoria meets Liam, her safe and steady life with Oliver is turned upside down. Forced to choose between head or hormones...Victoria is at a crossroads. A rollercoaster of emotions, we'd love to hear what you think of this title from our new Modern Tempted series!

[Anastasia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book wasn't what I had thought (hoped) it was going to be. The fact that it was two books in one threw me even though they were the same characters. Quite honestly, I found I didn't like Vivi, who the character grew up to be in the second half of the book. And it just seemed it was the sex that had the hero and heroine coming back to one another again and again. Wanted more than that.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the premise for this, but I missed the note to the reader at the beginning, so I got very confused about halfway in. I thought the characters' situations were interesting, and once I realized what was going on, I really liked seeing the alternate universe. It's fun to ask "what if?" and see whether things would turn out the same. Generally a fun read.

[Zee Monodee · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'd thought the two alternative stories would've been a fun concept - I mean, in life, every choice decides how the rest of your life pans out. However, I found it confusing, which took away from my enjoyment of getting to the happy ending in the first novella - to then have to go through it again... Sadly, that concept was not at all my cup of tea...

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read a few Natalie Anderson's , but this is the first in this series. Story of falling for the fiance's brother ...and only later reconnecting. I loved the circumstance, the sass, the dialogue , the sizzle...didn't put it down. A must read.

[Cait · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this one as much as some of the other "Kiss" series ones that I've read, and it threw me off that there was 2 stories of how these 2 characters got together. It became a which story do you like better pick and choose kind of thing. I didn't really like that.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book with a good twist, Yes or No, I liked the way it covered both outcomes. You don't normally get a book like this that covers both outcomes. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to reading some more.

[Priscilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story : simple and light. Realistic, but the coincidence sometimes wasn't like that. Liam is super hot and drop-dead gorgeous, of course and always. Victoria "Vivi" is such a lucky girl. That's all my opinion about this book.

[Harlequin Books]

"The alternate reality twist elevates these two otherwise ordinary novellas to something more interesting and thought provoking." RT Book Reviews, rated 4 stars

[Nath · Rating 2 out of 5]

2/5 (D)

[Tefanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

standard chicklit