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The Wrong Rom-Com
Writer Rachel loves dreaming up happy endings and controlling her characters' lives, while her superstitious husband Matt believes everything happens for a reason. So when Rachel decides they need a happy new beginning, she gives fate a helping hand and makes risk-averse Matt believe a move to the seaside 250 miles away is written in the stars.
To begin with, her plan works brilliantly ... until fate bites back.
Rachel's manipulation seems to have set a different version of their story in motion, plunging them into a full-throttle rom-com makeover, including a Hollywood meet-cute with new love interest Seth. Except she doesn't want it. The harder she resists, the more it seems her old life is being relegated to backstory – and husband Matt is no longer her leading man.
With only Anna, her best friend of over 30 years, to help her, Rachel must fight to find her way back home, before the love of her life walks out of it forever.
Can she escape the wrong rom-com?
To begin with, her plan works brilliantly ... until fate bites back.
Rachel's manipulation seems to have set a different version of their story in motion, plunging them into a full-throttle rom-com makeover, including a Hollywood meet-cute with new love interest Seth. Except she doesn't want it. The harder she resists, the more it seems her old life is being relegated to backstory – and husband Matt is no longer her leading man.
With only Anna, her best friend of over 30 years, to help her, Rachel must fight to find her way back home, before the love of her life walks out of it forever.
Can she escape the wrong rom-com?
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Published September 1, 2026
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August 16, 2026
3.5 rounded up for the sake of the second half
Audio duration: 10h15min
Narrated by: Fleur De Wit
Listening speed: 1.75x-2.0x
The narration was okay. I struggled at first to follow some of the dialogues but overall it was okay.
I requested this ALC cause it was listed as “General Fiction (Adult) | Humor | Romance” and it was supposed to be “a humorous and charming romantic comedy”.
Out of the above, it was only general fiction, but I wouldn’t classify it as romance or comedy…
I don’t think I laughed once, and the first 15-20% didn’t catch my interest at all. I paused my listening to change for different reads and I picked it back up only because I had 1h of driving and my other audiobooks were too engaging. With that said, when I was driving and listening for this said hour somewhere between 20 and 40%, I think, it finally picked up. The second half was much stronger than the first, but I kept listening mostly cause I was curious WHERE it will go and how it will end.
Rachel tricks her husband to move to the seaside. Then things out of a romcom start to happen to her, or more like she sees it that way. The situations could be viewed as typical romcom plot devices, but there wasn’t anything particularly funny about them. Or maybe it was the overall tone of the writing style. It was not romcommy but serious and even sad at times.
I didn’t feel much love between Rachel and her husband, maybe only at the very end, but also (thankfully!) there were no romantic vibes between her and Seth (the not-MMC).
It was interesting and the storyline was somewhat unique and certain bits could be thought provoking (for example why would you need to TRICK your husband into moving? Or reflections about female friendships).
I did end up rounding it up because of how second half kept me interested and wanting to get to the end, but I think the marketing/blurb/even the cover is misleading.
Thanks to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for the ALC.
Audio duration: 10h15min
Narrated by: Fleur De Wit
Listening speed: 1.75x-2.0x
The narration was okay. I struggled at first to follow some of the dialogues but overall it was okay.
I requested this ALC cause it was listed as “General Fiction (Adult) | Humor | Romance” and it was supposed to be “a humorous and charming romantic comedy”.
Out of the above, it was only general fiction, but I wouldn’t classify it as romance or comedy…
I don’t think I laughed once, and the first 15-20% didn’t catch my interest at all. I paused my listening to change for different reads and I picked it back up only because I had 1h of driving and my other audiobooks were too engaging. With that said, when I was driving and listening for this said hour somewhere between 20 and 40%, I think, it finally picked up. The second half was much stronger than the first, but I kept listening mostly cause I was curious WHERE it will go and how it will end.
Rachel tricks her husband to move to the seaside. Then things out of a romcom start to happen to her, or more like she sees it that way. The situations could be viewed as typical romcom plot devices, but there wasn’t anything particularly funny about them. Or maybe it was the overall tone of the writing style. It was not romcommy but serious and even sad at times.
I didn’t feel much love between Rachel and her husband, maybe only at the very end, but also (thankfully!) there were no romantic vibes between her and Seth (the not-MMC).
It was interesting and the storyline was somewhat unique and certain bits could be thought provoking (for example why would you need to TRICK your husband into moving? Or reflections about female friendships).
I did end up rounding it up because of how second half kept me interested and wanting to get to the end, but I think the marketing/blurb/even the cover is misleading.
Thanks to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for the ALC.
September 3, 2026
The Wrong Rom-Com — 4⭐️
Rachel & Matt
Rachel is a writer who used to love playing guitar, but after her dad passed away, she stopped. Matt is her husband, and Rachel convinces him to move with her to a small coastal town for a fresh start.
Unfortunately for Matt, from the moment they arrive, it feels like he has the absolute WORST luck. 😂 He’s supposed to work from home and only go into the office once a week, but somehow there is always an issue and something seems to go wrong.
Meanwhile, Rachel is fitting into their new town really well. She meets Seth, one of the locals, and the two quickly become friends. Rachel even agrees to help Seth practice singing so he can perform for all of his friends and family at his birthday celebration.
I really enjoyed this story and would give it 4 stars! There are definitely a lot of insecurities throughout the book, especially when it comes to Matt. Rachel and Matt are at a really trying point in their marriage, and you can feel the strain between them.
Will Matt’s insecurities ruin the relationship he has with Rachel, or will they be able to work through everything and come out even stronger on the other side? ❤️
Also… there BETTER be a book about Seth! 😂 I need his story!
My only complaint is that I really wish we had gotten Matt’s POV. I think being able to get inside his head and understand what he was feeling would have added so much more to the story.
Overall, this was a really good read with marriage struggles, friendship, insecurities, and finding your way back to the things—and people—you love. 💕
Thank you to NetGalley for this ALC! This is my honest review. 📚🎧
Rachel & Matt
Rachel is a writer who used to love playing guitar, but after her dad passed away, she stopped. Matt is her husband, and Rachel convinces him to move with her to a small coastal town for a fresh start.
Unfortunately for Matt, from the moment they arrive, it feels like he has the absolute WORST luck. 😂 He’s supposed to work from home and only go into the office once a week, but somehow there is always an issue and something seems to go wrong.
Meanwhile, Rachel is fitting into their new town really well. She meets Seth, one of the locals, and the two quickly become friends. Rachel even agrees to help Seth practice singing so he can perform for all of his friends and family at his birthday celebration.
I really enjoyed this story and would give it 4 stars! There are definitely a lot of insecurities throughout the book, especially when it comes to Matt. Rachel and Matt are at a really trying point in their marriage, and you can feel the strain between them.
Will Matt’s insecurities ruin the relationship he has with Rachel, or will they be able to work through everything and come out even stronger on the other side? ❤️
Also… there BETTER be a book about Seth! 😂 I need his story!
My only complaint is that I really wish we had gotten Matt’s POV. I think being able to get inside his head and understand what he was feeling would have added so much more to the story.
Overall, this was a really good read with marriage struggles, friendship, insecurities, and finding your way back to the things—and people—you love. 💕
Thank you to NetGalley for this ALC! This is my honest review. 📚🎧
July 21, 2026
Thank you Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for the audio ARC
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 Stars
The Wrong Rom-Com had such a fun and unique premise that immediately grabbed my attention. I loved the idea of a romance author accidentally finding herself living out the wrong romantic storyline and having to fight to get back to the life and love she actually wants. It was a clever twist on the rom-com genre.
That said, this one didn’t completely work for me. My biggest issue was the audiobook narration. I know this is entirely personal preference, but I’m just not a fan of British narrators, and unfortunately it made it much harder for me to connect with the story. Because of that, my audiobook experience lost a full star.
The story itself was entertaining, with some funny moments and an interesting look at fate versus taking control of your own life. Rachel’s journey was different from the typical romance, and I appreciated that the focus wasn’t just on finding love, but on recognizing and fighting for the life that’s already worth keeping.
Overall, this was a solid listen with a creative concept, even if it wasn’t a perfect fit for me. If you enjoy British narration and love rom-coms with a touch of magical realism and second chance for your own love vibes, this one may be right up your alley.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 Stars
The Wrong Rom-Com had such a fun and unique premise that immediately grabbed my attention. I loved the idea of a romance author accidentally finding herself living out the wrong romantic storyline and having to fight to get back to the life and love she actually wants. It was a clever twist on the rom-com genre.
That said, this one didn’t completely work for me. My biggest issue was the audiobook narration. I know this is entirely personal preference, but I’m just not a fan of British narrators, and unfortunately it made it much harder for me to connect with the story. Because of that, my audiobook experience lost a full star.
The story itself was entertaining, with some funny moments and an interesting look at fate versus taking control of your own life. Rachel’s journey was different from the typical romance, and I appreciated that the focus wasn’t just on finding love, but on recognizing and fighting for the life that’s already worth keeping.
Overall, this was a solid listen with a creative concept, even if it wasn’t a perfect fit for me. If you enjoy British narration and love rom-coms with a touch of magical realism and second chance for your own love vibes, this one may be right up your alley.
Did Not Finish
August 6, 2026Soft DNF at 25%
I am hoping to come back to this book in the future. I really enjoyed the narrator, but the premise is not at all what I was expecting. I think that's more of me misunderstanding the blurb than any fault of the author. I thought this was going to be a lighthearted rom-com, but it's way more serious than that. The FMC is married and yet meets a new guy when they move to the sea. I think this is supposed to be a story about falling back in love with the partner and life you have. For personal reasons, this plot line is just not something I want to read right now. I am not enjoying the conflicting feelings I have for the non-MMC(?), aka the not husband.
I know the characters will likely grow through the book, but I did not really like the husband or the best friend. The best friend especially was not what I would want in a best friend and I felt disappointed by her.
I think this is more of me needing to find this book at another time. There is nothing inherently wrong with the plot, the writing, or the narration. All are actually very good, but it's not for me at this time.
Thank you Bolinda Audio for the ALC! All opinions are my own.
I am hoping to come back to this book in the future. I really enjoyed the narrator, but the premise is not at all what I was expecting. I think that's more of me misunderstanding the blurb than any fault of the author. I thought this was going to be a lighthearted rom-com, but it's way more serious than that. The FMC is married and yet meets a new guy when they move to the sea. I think this is supposed to be a story about falling back in love with the partner and life you have. For personal reasons, this plot line is just not something I want to read right now. I am not enjoying the conflicting feelings I have for the non-MMC(?), aka the not husband.
I know the characters will likely grow through the book, but I did not really like the husband or the best friend. The best friend especially was not what I would want in a best friend and I felt disappointed by her.
I think this is more of me needing to find this book at another time. There is nothing inherently wrong with the plot, the writing, or the narration. All are actually very good, but it's not for me at this time.
Thank you Bolinda Audio for the ALC! All opinions are my own.
September 18, 2026
audio / 2* / Bolinda
I'm unsure where the humour was supposed to be in this book, but it was definitely missing. It failed to capture my attention and while it did get a bit better closer to the end, I would not have finished it had I not been gifted an advance listening copy from Bolinda.
I am grateful for the opportunity to listen to this in advance of it's release - perhaps it will hit better with the British listeners, but for me the humour was very much lacking.
I'm unsure where the humour was supposed to be in this book, but it was definitely missing. It failed to capture my attention and while it did get a bit better closer to the end, I would not have finished it had I not been gifted an advance listening copy from Bolinda.
I am grateful for the opportunity to listen to this in advance of it's release - perhaps it will hit better with the British listeners, but for me the humour was very much lacking.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What if you suddenly realised you were living inside a rom-com… but the man cast as your love interest wasn’t your husband? 3.9/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for providing me with an audio ARC of The Wrong Rom-Com in exchange for an honest review.
The Wrong Rom-Com by LuLu Dawson takes a clever, high-concept premise and turns it on its head. While marketed as a light, swoony romantic comedy, the novel leans much closer to contemporary women’s fiction and a deep exploration of long-term marriage. It offers an entertaining, meta-literary dive into fate, personal agency, and the quiet vulnerabilities of married life.
Plot Overview.
Rachel is a rom-com author, a new mom in her late 30s to early 40s, and a woman feeling the quiet grind of daily life. Trapped in a relationship lull marked by postpartum exhaustion, career dissatisfaction, and a growing disconnect from her husband, she convinces her family to relocate to a picturesque seaside town in England for a fresh start.
Upon arrival, Rachel discovers something absurd: she has accidentally stepped into a real-life romantic comedy playing the role of the female lead. The catch? The designated "Male Main Character," a handsome, hardworking, dog-loving, single-parent green-flag named Seth, is not her husband. Trapped in forced-proximity tropes and classical meet-cutes with the wrong man, Rachel must actively fight the narrative pull of fate to save her marriage.
Character Breakdown.
1. Rachel: Relatable and deeply human. Driven by a quiet craving to be seen and validated, a dynamic influenced by her relationship with her mother, Rachel's internal struggle centers on fighting for the life and love she already has rather than succumbing to the easy allure of a picture-perfect romance script.
2. Matt: Rachel’s husband. A central figure of frustration throughout the narrative, Matt spends much of the book exhibiting "wet blanket" energy. Overwhelmed by his own insecurities and quick to retreat into silence when Rachel begins to bloom outside the marriage, his lack of communication makes the relationship struggle feel painfully realistic, even if he remains hard to root for at times.
3. Seth: The accidental "other man." Despite fitting every classic rom-com hero archetype, Seth is completely innocent of the charm offensive. Rather than acting as a home-wrecker, he emerges as a genuinely likeable, supportive friend who highlights what is missing in Rachel’s life without forcing the issue.
Themes and Pacing
Beneath its meta-humor and trope-subverting framework, The Wrong Rom-Com offers a mature look at long-term relationships caught in the daily management of life and parenthood. It tackles the subtle resentments, miscommunications, and feelings of isolation that can creep into a marriage. While the story delivers plenty of humor and an eventual Happily Ever After (HEA), readers seeking a lighthearted, fluffy read should adjust expectations: the emotional weight and focus on marital repair give it a much heavier, more grounded core.
Note on Narrative Detail: Readers sensitive to age-appropriate dialogue may notice that Rachel and Matt's daughter, Emily, speaks with the vocabulary and cadence of a 5- or 6-year-old despite being in the middle of potty training, a minor detail, but one that occasionally breaks immersion.
Audiobook Production & Narration.
Narrated by Fleur De Wit, the audiobook performance delivers a British narration style that fits the English seaside setting well. De Wit brings a pleasant voice and clear character distinctions, notably infusing Rachel’s best friend, Anna, with a lively, sassy tone that hits the comedic beats effectively. From a production standpoint, the recording occasionally picks up minor background noise and narrator breaths between transitions, but the overall performance keeps the pacing steady through the book’s emotional climax.
My Verdict.
The Wrong Rom-Com is a creative, emotionally resonant read best suited for fans of contemporary fiction, second-chance marriage stories, and book clubs looking for a realistic take on modern relationships. This wasn’t quite the fluffy rom-com I expected, and I actually found it much more focused on long-term relationships, identity, and fate versus choosing the life you want. Some parts dragged a little for me, and the audiobook narration wasn’t personally my preferred style, but the concept was so fun and refreshingly different.
Thank you to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for providing me with an audio ARC of The Wrong Rom-Com in exchange for an honest review.
The Wrong Rom-Com by LuLu Dawson takes a clever, high-concept premise and turns it on its head. While marketed as a light, swoony romantic comedy, the novel leans much closer to contemporary women’s fiction and a deep exploration of long-term marriage. It offers an entertaining, meta-literary dive into fate, personal agency, and the quiet vulnerabilities of married life.
Plot Overview.
Rachel is a rom-com author, a new mom in her late 30s to early 40s, and a woman feeling the quiet grind of daily life. Trapped in a relationship lull marked by postpartum exhaustion, career dissatisfaction, and a growing disconnect from her husband, she convinces her family to relocate to a picturesque seaside town in England for a fresh start.
Upon arrival, Rachel discovers something absurd: she has accidentally stepped into a real-life romantic comedy playing the role of the female lead. The catch? The designated "Male Main Character," a handsome, hardworking, dog-loving, single-parent green-flag named Seth, is not her husband. Trapped in forced-proximity tropes and classical meet-cutes with the wrong man, Rachel must actively fight the narrative pull of fate to save her marriage.
Character Breakdown.
1. Rachel: Relatable and deeply human. Driven by a quiet craving to be seen and validated, a dynamic influenced by her relationship with her mother, Rachel's internal struggle centers on fighting for the life and love she already has rather than succumbing to the easy allure of a picture-perfect romance script.
2. Matt: Rachel’s husband. A central figure of frustration throughout the narrative, Matt spends much of the book exhibiting "wet blanket" energy. Overwhelmed by his own insecurities and quick to retreat into silence when Rachel begins to bloom outside the marriage, his lack of communication makes the relationship struggle feel painfully realistic, even if he remains hard to root for at times.
3. Seth: The accidental "other man." Despite fitting every classic rom-com hero archetype, Seth is completely innocent of the charm offensive. Rather than acting as a home-wrecker, he emerges as a genuinely likeable, supportive friend who highlights what is missing in Rachel’s life without forcing the issue.
Themes and Pacing
Beneath its meta-humor and trope-subverting framework, The Wrong Rom-Com offers a mature look at long-term relationships caught in the daily management of life and parenthood. It tackles the subtle resentments, miscommunications, and feelings of isolation that can creep into a marriage. While the story delivers plenty of humor and an eventual Happily Ever After (HEA), readers seeking a lighthearted, fluffy read should adjust expectations: the emotional weight and focus on marital repair give it a much heavier, more grounded core.
Note on Narrative Detail: Readers sensitive to age-appropriate dialogue may notice that Rachel and Matt's daughter, Emily, speaks with the vocabulary and cadence of a 5- or 6-year-old despite being in the middle of potty training, a minor detail, but one that occasionally breaks immersion.
Audiobook Production & Narration.
Narrated by Fleur De Wit, the audiobook performance delivers a British narration style that fits the English seaside setting well. De Wit brings a pleasant voice and clear character distinctions, notably infusing Rachel’s best friend, Anna, with a lively, sassy tone that hits the comedic beats effectively. From a production standpoint, the recording occasionally picks up minor background noise and narrator breaths between transitions, but the overall performance keeps the pacing steady through the book’s emotional climax.
My Verdict.
The Wrong Rom-Com is a creative, emotionally resonant read best suited for fans of contemporary fiction, second-chance marriage stories, and book clubs looking for a realistic take on modern relationships. This wasn’t quite the fluffy rom-com I expected, and I actually found it much more focused on long-term relationships, identity, and fate versus choosing the life you want. Some parts dragged a little for me, and the audiobook narration wasn’t personally my preferred style, but the concept was so fun and refreshingly different.
September 3, 2026
Clever, Funny, but Not Quite the Rom-Com I Expected
Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for providing an advance listening copy.
⭐ Overall — 3/5
🎧 Audio — 3/5
The Wrong Rom-Com has a genuinely clever premise, and there were parts of it I really enjoyed, but the execution never quite became as strong as the idea itself.
Rachel is a romance writer who manipulates her superstitious husband, Matt, into believing fate is telling them to move to the seaside. From there, her life begins accumulating increasingly recognizable rom-com conventions, complete with an appealing new potential leading man, Seth.
The humor worked for me early. Rachel and Anna genuinely made me laugh, and Seth was also genuinely funny. I appreciated that Seth wasn’t turned into an obvious villain just to make Matt the default romantic choice. He remained appealing, which made Rachel’s eventual certainty about wanting Matt more meaningful.
Where I struggled most was with the central marriage.
For a substantial portion of the book, Matt felt written in a way that made him difficult to like, which is a problem when the emotional destination depends on the reader believing Rachel should fight to get back to him. Rachel eventually makes it very clear that Matt is her person, but I understood her conviction more than I personally felt invested in the relationship.
The book is also intentionally maximalist. It piles trope after trope into Rachel’s life until she is essentially experiencing “every rom-com ever.” Once I understood that the excess was the joke, the structure made more sense. Underneath all of the artificial rom-com scaffolding, there are also some surprisingly recognizable emotional problems involving marriage, friendship, jealousy, loneliness, divorce, and trying to control how your life turns out.
My biggest expectation issue came from the premise itself. I went in expecting something closer to an alternate-reality or rewritten-life setup. Instead, Rachel remains in her existing reality, recognizes that her life is increasingly following rom-com logic, and has to figure out how to get back to the life she actually wants. That version can absolutely work, but I think the marketing could communicate the mechanism more clearly.
The ending was good and helped the book land positively for me, but it didn’t erase the unevenness that came before it.
Fleur De Wit’s narration was okay overall. Her male voices were serviceable rather than especially convincing, and repeated audible inhalations became a noticeable sensory distraction for me. It wasn’t enough to stop me from finishing, but once I noticed it, I had a hard time not noticing it.
Who Should Listen?
This may work well for readers who enjoy very meta romantic comedy, trope-heavy humor, established-marriage stories, messy adult friendships, and books that deliberately stack familiar genre conventions until the excess itself becomes part of the joke.
I’d just go in knowing that this is not really an alternate-reality rom-com. It’s more about a woman realizing her life has started behaving like one and trying to find her way back to the relationship and life she actually wants.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for providing an advance listening copy.
⭐ Overall — 3/5
🎧 Audio — 3/5
The Wrong Rom-Com has a genuinely clever premise, and there were parts of it I really enjoyed, but the execution never quite became as strong as the idea itself.
Rachel is a romance writer who manipulates her superstitious husband, Matt, into believing fate is telling them to move to the seaside. From there, her life begins accumulating increasingly recognizable rom-com conventions, complete with an appealing new potential leading man, Seth.
The humor worked for me early. Rachel and Anna genuinely made me laugh, and Seth was also genuinely funny. I appreciated that Seth wasn’t turned into an obvious villain just to make Matt the default romantic choice. He remained appealing, which made Rachel’s eventual certainty about wanting Matt more meaningful.
Where I struggled most was with the central marriage.
For a substantial portion of the book, Matt felt written in a way that made him difficult to like, which is a problem when the emotional destination depends on the reader believing Rachel should fight to get back to him. Rachel eventually makes it very clear that Matt is her person, but I understood her conviction more than I personally felt invested in the relationship.
The book is also intentionally maximalist. It piles trope after trope into Rachel’s life until she is essentially experiencing “every rom-com ever.” Once I understood that the excess was the joke, the structure made more sense. Underneath all of the artificial rom-com scaffolding, there are also some surprisingly recognizable emotional problems involving marriage, friendship, jealousy, loneliness, divorce, and trying to control how your life turns out.
My biggest expectation issue came from the premise itself. I went in expecting something closer to an alternate-reality or rewritten-life setup. Instead, Rachel remains in her existing reality, recognizes that her life is increasingly following rom-com logic, and has to figure out how to get back to the life she actually wants. That version can absolutely work, but I think the marketing could communicate the mechanism more clearly.
The ending was good and helped the book land positively for me, but it didn’t erase the unevenness that came before it.
Fleur De Wit’s narration was okay overall. Her male voices were serviceable rather than especially convincing, and repeated audible inhalations became a noticeable sensory distraction for me. It wasn’t enough to stop me from finishing, but once I noticed it, I had a hard time not noticing it.
Who Should Listen?
This may work well for readers who enjoy very meta romantic comedy, trope-heavy humor, established-marriage stories, messy adult friendships, and books that deliberately stack familiar genre conventions until the excess itself becomes part of the joke.
I’d just go in knowing that this is not really an alternate-reality rom-com. It’s more about a woman realizing her life has started behaving like one and trying to find her way back to the relationship and life she actually wants.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Audio Book Single Narration with Fleur De Wit. Very well done, I loved all her voices for the different characters, even Rachel's daughter. I love a British accent and she really conveyed the emotions so well. I could feel the exasperation of Rachel among other things and I think that's definitely part of why I enjoyed Rachel's character so much.
This book took me through a rollercoaster of emotions. I really liked some things and others not so much. Overall the journey was better than the ending. However, I want to try to convey my thoughts without spoilers.
The beginning of the book was a little bit slow, however I think my favorite part of the book was Rachel and Anna's friendship. I especially enjoyed how relatable it was in regards to how hard it is to be a woman married with children. At every step of the way you have to constantly be thinking of ways to make things work because men are just "not as good at it". The friendship she had with Anna really highlighted how special it can be to have a best friend to turn to when life just sucks, as it often does. When your parents suck (or are dead), when your husband is subpar, when all the other women are not nice; to have that friend that is there for you no matter what, it means the world. Real life can be so lonely, especially when you become a mom and I really felt this did a good job of reminding why friendships are important.
The romance was not doing it for me. At the end of the day this boiled down to my least favorite trope: The Miscommunication Trope. If everyone would have just been open and honest, we could have avoided most, if not all of the discomfort. I feel like Rachel genuinely wanted to make things work with Matt, but Matt's fragile masculinity just irked me. He was gone all the time and the effort he did make, was not giving "good father" vibes IMO. I honestly cannot believe the choices that he made in the end. God forbid a woman try to reclaim her identity after motherhood. That whole situation was just childish and selfish. I was severely disappointed at his efforts for redemption and I honestly do not think this marriage is going to last. While I appreciated Seth's character in some ways, he also was just another man child, looking for a woman to solve his problems. I could not believe the position that he put Rachel in after what he had already been through. Realistic men are trash lol....
The magical realism was wishy washy, but still low key hilarious. I had multiple times were I guffawed unexpectedly. Overall, I enjoyed it, I just didn't like the ending. Definitely interested in reading future books from this author.
Thank you @Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for this aARC!
This book took me through a rollercoaster of emotions. I really liked some things and others not so much. Overall the journey was better than the ending. However, I want to try to convey my thoughts without spoilers.
The beginning of the book was a little bit slow, however I think my favorite part of the book was Rachel and Anna's friendship. I especially enjoyed how relatable it was in regards to how hard it is to be a woman married with children. At every step of the way you have to constantly be thinking of ways to make things work because men are just "not as good at it". The friendship she had with Anna really highlighted how special it can be to have a best friend to turn to when life just sucks, as it often does. When your parents suck (or are dead), when your husband is subpar, when all the other women are not nice; to have that friend that is there for you no matter what, it means the world. Real life can be so lonely, especially when you become a mom and I really felt this did a good job of reminding why friendships are important.
The romance was not doing it for me. At the end of the day this boiled down to my least favorite trope: The Miscommunication Trope. If everyone would have just been open and honest, we could have avoided most, if not all of the discomfort. I feel like Rachel genuinely wanted to make things work with Matt, but Matt's fragile masculinity just irked me. He was gone all the time and the effort he did make, was not giving "good father" vibes IMO. I honestly cannot believe the choices that he made in the end. God forbid a woman try to reclaim her identity after motherhood. That whole situation was just childish and selfish. I was severely disappointed at his efforts for redemption and I honestly do not think this marriage is going to last. While I appreciated Seth's character in some ways, he also was just another man child, looking for a woman to solve his problems. I could not believe the position that he put Rachel in after what he had already been through. Realistic men are trash lol....
The magical realism was wishy washy, but still low key hilarious. I had multiple times were I guffawed unexpectedly. Overall, I enjoyed it, I just didn't like the ending. Definitely interested in reading future books from this author.
Thank you @Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for this aARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Oh my gosh - I had so much fun reading this book.
It's my first read from this author but I loved the front cover and I'm a sucker for a good rom-com story.
On that note, does anyone remember making these decisions makers / fortune tellers back when they were younger?
I used to be obsessed!!
Anyway, when struggling writer Rachel reflects on how life is turning out for her and her husband Matt, she remembers the time their fortune teller predicted that they'd be living by the sea this year.
With a little nudge, she convinced Matt that it's written in the stars and they proceed to make the move to Dorset.
When things go a little too smoothly, Rachel starts to wonder whether her little manipulation has sent her timeline on a tangent and another story starts to play out - one that seems to be forcing her and Matt apart.
Well, I'm not willing to spill any more about the storyline but I absolutely loved every second.
The way the events all lined up so perfectly to follow this other story, even I was starting to wonder whether this was going to turn a little magical.
The setting was just perfection and for anyone dreaming about life by the sea, one side of the story certainly paints the idyllic picture for us - friendly village, weekends on the beach, quality family time all round and a much slower pace to life.
Matt, however, was definitely not quite getting the perfect idyll he'd imagined and as events spiral, I feared for how this would end.
I adored all of the characters throughout this read. The main characters were amazing obviously, but I have to shout out the diverse community, the hot perfect man, the psycho ex, the estranged mum and of course the best friend left behind.
They all played their parts so perfectly and made each scene a joy to read.
I felt so sorry for poor Matt though - he really got the bum deal for the duration - but I loved how his storyline flowed and came to it's natural ending - and even better that nobody was too hurt in the process.
I will just have a slight complain about Bailey though!! I know it all came good in the end, but that was a harsh chapter.
This was a super easy, fast paced read that had me hooked from start to finish and I just couldn't stop smiling ( and laughing out loud! - ask my son!) - bar those couple of chapters.
A great first read and I can't wait to see more from this author in the future.
It's my first read from this author but I loved the front cover and I'm a sucker for a good rom-com story.
On that note, does anyone remember making these decisions makers / fortune tellers back when they were younger?
I used to be obsessed!!
Anyway, when struggling writer Rachel reflects on how life is turning out for her and her husband Matt, she remembers the time their fortune teller predicted that they'd be living by the sea this year.
With a little nudge, she convinced Matt that it's written in the stars and they proceed to make the move to Dorset.
When things go a little too smoothly, Rachel starts to wonder whether her little manipulation has sent her timeline on a tangent and another story starts to play out - one that seems to be forcing her and Matt apart.
Well, I'm not willing to spill any more about the storyline but I absolutely loved every second.
The way the events all lined up so perfectly to follow this other story, even I was starting to wonder whether this was going to turn a little magical.
The setting was just perfection and for anyone dreaming about life by the sea, one side of the story certainly paints the idyllic picture for us - friendly village, weekends on the beach, quality family time all round and a much slower pace to life.
Matt, however, was definitely not quite getting the perfect idyll he'd imagined and as events spiral, I feared for how this would end.
I adored all of the characters throughout this read. The main characters were amazing obviously, but I have to shout out the diverse community, the hot perfect man, the psycho ex, the estranged mum and of course the best friend left behind.
They all played their parts so perfectly and made each scene a joy to read.
I felt so sorry for poor Matt though - he really got the bum deal for the duration - but I loved how his storyline flowed and came to it's natural ending - and even better that nobody was too hurt in the process.
I will just have a slight complain about Bailey though!! I know it all came good in the end, but that was a harsh chapter.
This was a super easy, fast paced read that had me hooked from start to finish and I just couldn't stop smiling ( and laughing out loud! - ask my son!) - bar those couple of chapters.
A great first read and I can't wait to see more from this author in the future.
September 11, 2026
BOOK REVIEW — THE WRONG ROM-COM
Title: The Wrong Rom-Com by Lulu Dawson
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Rating: 4
Vibe Check: came for the rom-com, stayed for the marriage crisis, fate meddling, seaside chaos, and the extremely dangerous idea of letting a romance writer control your actual love life.
Rachel writes happy endings for a living.
Her husband Matt is convinced everything happens for a reason.
Rachel thinks they need a fresh start.
So she decides to give fate a little help.
Because obviously.
She manipulates Matt into believing a move to the seaside is written in the stars.
At first, everything works.
Then fate bites back.
Rachel suddenly finds herself trapped in a version of her life that looks suspiciously like a rom-com she did not agree to star in.
There is a new love interest.
There is a Hollywood-style meet-cute.
And her actual husband is slowly being pushed into the background.
Which is a pretty serious problem when Rachel doesn't actually want a new leading man.
I really liked the idea behind this.
A romance writer who thinks she can control the plot of her own life only to discover that real life does not follow the rules of a romance novel.
Excellent.
The story also asks an interesting question about control.
How much of our lives do we try to manipulate because we're afraid to let things unfold naturally?
And what happens when our attempt to create a happy ending starts destroying the life we already have?
Tropes included: rom-com, marriage crisis, fate, seaside setting, second chances, mistaken direction, best-friend support, marriage, and romantic chaos.
Did they deliver?
Yes.
It was funny, charming, and had a clever premise.
I wanted a little more emotional depth in places, but overall it was an enjoyable read.
Petty Complaint: Rachel is literally a romance writer.
She should know better than to start messing with fate.
That's chapter one of How Not To Become The Side Character In Your Own Marriage.
Overall, The Wrong Rom-Com was a charming, funny romance about fate, marriage, second chances, and learning that maybe you shouldn't try to rewrite your own life like one of your books.
Four stars.
Would I recommend it?
Yes, especially if you enjoy rom-coms, marriage stories, fate, seaside settings, second chances, and characters whose attempts to fix their lives make everything dramatically worse.
Title: The Wrong Rom-Com by Lulu Dawson
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Rating: 4
Vibe Check: came for the rom-com, stayed for the marriage crisis, fate meddling, seaside chaos, and the extremely dangerous idea of letting a romance writer control your actual love life.
Rachel writes happy endings for a living.
Her husband Matt is convinced everything happens for a reason.
Rachel thinks they need a fresh start.
So she decides to give fate a little help.
Because obviously.
She manipulates Matt into believing a move to the seaside is written in the stars.
At first, everything works.
Then fate bites back.
Rachel suddenly finds herself trapped in a version of her life that looks suspiciously like a rom-com she did not agree to star in.
There is a new love interest.
There is a Hollywood-style meet-cute.
And her actual husband is slowly being pushed into the background.
Which is a pretty serious problem when Rachel doesn't actually want a new leading man.
I really liked the idea behind this.
A romance writer who thinks she can control the plot of her own life only to discover that real life does not follow the rules of a romance novel.
Excellent.
The story also asks an interesting question about control.
How much of our lives do we try to manipulate because we're afraid to let things unfold naturally?
And what happens when our attempt to create a happy ending starts destroying the life we already have?
Tropes included: rom-com, marriage crisis, fate, seaside setting, second chances, mistaken direction, best-friend support, marriage, and romantic chaos.
Did they deliver?
Yes.
It was funny, charming, and had a clever premise.
I wanted a little more emotional depth in places, but overall it was an enjoyable read.
Petty Complaint: Rachel is literally a romance writer.
She should know better than to start messing with fate.
That's chapter one of How Not To Become The Side Character In Your Own Marriage.
Overall, The Wrong Rom-Com was a charming, funny romance about fate, marriage, second chances, and learning that maybe you shouldn't try to rewrite your own life like one of your books.
Four stars.
Would I recommend it?
Yes, especially if you enjoy rom-coms, marriage stories, fate, seaside settings, second chances, and characters whose attempts to fix their lives make everything dramatically worse.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
"I can't have a meet cute, I'm married to Matt!"
Rachel is living a life that is a little too tight, a little too boring, and rubbing raw in the wrong places. A new, married mom and rom-com author, she convinces her husband to relocate their little family to a dreamy seaside British town. Once there, Rachel discovers she's in a romantic comedy playing the role of the female main character. Sounds delicious, right? It's not! The male main character, Seth, is not her husband, Matt! This hilarious metafiction pokes fun at rom-com tropes from a fabulous new perspective! In her own world of literary expertise, can Rachel fight fate and save her marriage with Matt? What if I told you the male main character was extremely handsome- because of course he is- hardworking and skilled at whatever he does- duh- loves kids and dogs- uh huh - and is totally innocent as to the charm and scenarios he finds himself in with Rachel? Green flags all the way- BUT SHE'S ALREADY MARRIED!
Readers begin to pick up on the stresses in Rachel and Matt's marriage: postpartum, new mom exhaustion and loneliness, dissatisfaction with her home and job, lying to her husband, he begins to travel for work- away for longer stretches of time... Suddenly, readers don't know who we're rooting for anymore. Is Seth her second chance at true happiness and fullness of life?
I loved listening to this rom-com and wish it was longer! The voice actor kept my American mind focused on this story's setting while I multitasked while listening. She kept up the pace and humor in all the right places! And that ending? Left me in tears 😭💔 I can't give it away, but even Rachel couldn't have written a better ending than Dawson does!
Troupes: Fresh start, make over, meet cute, cinnamon roll MMC, single parent, small town, dog dad, forbidden romance, accidental mix-up, forced proximity, big heart reveal, grand gesture, HEA
Spice: 0/5 🌶️
Gore: 1/5 🩸
Language: 2/5 👀
Triggers:
Thank you to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for this ARC!
Rachel is living a life that is a little too tight, a little too boring, and rubbing raw in the wrong places. A new, married mom and rom-com author, she convinces her husband to relocate their little family to a dreamy seaside British town. Once there, Rachel discovers she's in a romantic comedy playing the role of the female main character. Sounds delicious, right? It's not! The male main character, Seth, is not her husband, Matt! This hilarious metafiction pokes fun at rom-com tropes from a fabulous new perspective! In her own world of literary expertise, can Rachel fight fate and save her marriage with Matt? What if I told you the male main character was extremely handsome- because of course he is- hardworking and skilled at whatever he does- duh- loves kids and dogs- uh huh - and is totally innocent as to the charm and scenarios he finds himself in with Rachel? Green flags all the way- BUT SHE'S ALREADY MARRIED!
Readers begin to pick up on the stresses in Rachel and Matt's marriage: postpartum, new mom exhaustion and loneliness, dissatisfaction with her home and job, lying to her husband, he begins to travel for work- away for longer stretches of time... Suddenly, readers don't know who we're rooting for anymore. Is Seth her second chance at true happiness and fullness of life?
I loved listening to this rom-com and wish it was longer! The voice actor kept my American mind focused on this story's setting while I multitasked while listening. She kept up the pace and humor in all the right places! And that ending? Left me in tears 😭💔 I can't give it away, but even Rachel couldn't have written a better ending than Dawson does!
Troupes: Fresh start, make over, meet cute, cinnamon roll MMC, single parent, small town, dog dad, forbidden romance, accidental mix-up, forced proximity, big heart reveal, grand gesture, HEA
Spice: 0/5 🌶️
Gore: 1/5 🩸
Language: 2/5 👀
Triggers:
Thank you to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for this ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
THE WRONG ROM-COM by Lulu Dawson
🎙️ Narrated by: Fleur De Wit | Publisher: Bolinda Audio
⭐ Rating: 4 Stars
Hear me out: this is a good book, but it wasn’t quite the cute, lighthearted read I was anticipating! 🎧✨
While the title suggests a classic romantic comedy, I’d actually class this strictly as General Fiction—and honestly, it would make a fantastic Book Club pick for women in their 30s to 50s.
Instead of fluffy romance, it takes a deep, realistic look at that middle-of-life relationship lull. You know that window where you’re caught up in the day-to-day management of life, kids, work, and everything in between? That stage where you deeply love your partner, but you don’t necessarily feel connected or seen? That’s where Rachel and Matt find themselves.
The Characters:
➡️Matt: Honestly, he was a bit of a wet fish for most of the book! He was fine when things went his way, but the second Rachel started blooming and he felt lost, he just retreated. His total lack of communication made him pretty frustrating to root for.
➡️Rachel: While her communication with Matt wasn't great either, you could tell she just craved being noticed. That desire for validation was so evident in her dynamic with her mum, and it's exactly why Seth felt like such a massive threat to their marriage.
➡️Seth: Despite initially looking like the guy set to destroy her relationship, he ended up being a surprisingly likeable character and a good friend to Rachel.
Is it worth the read? Absolutely. It’s well-written, hits on core themes of fate vs. taking control of your own life, and yes—you do still get a HEA! Just be prepared going in: if you’ve been in a long-term relationship juggling life’s daily grind, parts of this can feel like a tough, vulnerable read.
Audiobook Thoughts: 🎧
Fleur De Wit’s narration was solid! Just a few minor breathy moments between transitions, but nothing that took away from the flow of the story. I particularly loved the sassy tone she brought to Rachel’s best friend, Anna!
🎙️ Narrated by: Fleur De Wit | Publisher: Bolinda Audio
⭐ Rating: 4 Stars
Hear me out: this is a good book, but it wasn’t quite the cute, lighthearted read I was anticipating! 🎧✨
While the title suggests a classic romantic comedy, I’d actually class this strictly as General Fiction—and honestly, it would make a fantastic Book Club pick for women in their 30s to 50s.
Instead of fluffy romance, it takes a deep, realistic look at that middle-of-life relationship lull. You know that window where you’re caught up in the day-to-day management of life, kids, work, and everything in between? That stage where you deeply love your partner, but you don’t necessarily feel connected or seen? That’s where Rachel and Matt find themselves.
The Characters:
➡️Matt: Honestly, he was a bit of a wet fish for most of the book! He was fine when things went his way, but the second Rachel started blooming and he felt lost, he just retreated. His total lack of communication made him pretty frustrating to root for.
➡️Rachel: While her communication with Matt wasn't great either, you could tell she just craved being noticed. That desire for validation was so evident in her dynamic with her mum, and it's exactly why Seth felt like such a massive threat to their marriage.
➡️Seth: Despite initially looking like the guy set to destroy her relationship, he ended up being a surprisingly likeable character and a good friend to Rachel.
Is it worth the read? Absolutely. It’s well-written, hits on core themes of fate vs. taking control of your own life, and yes—you do still get a HEA! Just be prepared going in: if you’ve been in a long-term relationship juggling life’s daily grind, parts of this can feel like a tough, vulnerable read.
Audiobook Thoughts: 🎧
Fleur De Wit’s narration was solid! Just a few minor breathy moments between transitions, but nothing that took away from the flow of the story. I particularly loved the sassy tone she brought to Rachel’s best friend, Anna!
August 2, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
I went into this expecting a fun, fluffy rom-com… and once again, we have been completely bamboozled. 😂 This is so much deeper than the marketing makes it seem.
At its core, this is really a story about long-term marriage, feeling unseen, and what happens when two people who’ve spent years together slowly stop seeing each other the way they once did. The characters are older, in their 40s and I actually appreciated getting a more mature perspective instead of another twenty-something romance.
Rachel’s marriage felt painfully realistic at times. One partner is content with the everyday routine while the other is quietly craving connection, validation and to feel like they still matter. Then, the second Rachel starts getting attention and confidence outside of her marriage, everything shifts. It explores insecurity, resentment, and how quickly things can unravel when communication has been missing for a long time.
Now… Matt. 🙃 I just could not get on board with him. He spent most of the book giving wet blanket energy, and by the time he finally started realizing what was happening, I was already frustrated with him. I understood what the author was trying to do, but he never really won me over.
If you’re picking this up expecting a swoony romance, I’d definitely adjust your expectations. I’d honestly shelve this as contemporary fiction with romantic elements rather than a true romance. It’s much more interested in exploring relationships and personal growth than delivering butterflies.
The ending also wasn’t my favorite. It wasn’t necessarily bad, it just wasn’t the direction I personally wanted the story to go.
Overall, I’m landing at 3.5 stars. It’s thoughtful, emotional, and definitely has more to say than the cover lets on. Just don’t go in expecting a light rom-com because this book has much heavier things on its mind.
I went into this expecting a fun, fluffy rom-com… and once again, we have been completely bamboozled. 😂 This is so much deeper than the marketing makes it seem.
At its core, this is really a story about long-term marriage, feeling unseen, and what happens when two people who’ve spent years together slowly stop seeing each other the way they once did. The characters are older, in their 40s and I actually appreciated getting a more mature perspective instead of another twenty-something romance.
Rachel’s marriage felt painfully realistic at times. One partner is content with the everyday routine while the other is quietly craving connection, validation and to feel like they still matter. Then, the second Rachel starts getting attention and confidence outside of her marriage, everything shifts. It explores insecurity, resentment, and how quickly things can unravel when communication has been missing for a long time.
Now… Matt. 🙃 I just could not get on board with him. He spent most of the book giving wet blanket energy, and by the time he finally started realizing what was happening, I was already frustrated with him. I understood what the author was trying to do, but he never really won me over.
If you’re picking this up expecting a swoony romance, I’d definitely adjust your expectations. I’d honestly shelve this as contemporary fiction with romantic elements rather than a true romance. It’s much more interested in exploring relationships and personal growth than delivering butterflies.
The ending also wasn’t my favorite. It wasn’t necessarily bad, it just wasn’t the direction I personally wanted the story to go.
Overall, I’m landing at 3.5 stars. It’s thoughtful, emotional, and definitely has more to say than the cover lets on. Just don’t go in expecting a light rom-com because this book has much heavier things on its mind.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Bolinda and NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest opinion, however, I had to DNF this one.
Unfortunately, The Wrong Rom-Com was the wrong rom-com for me.
I made it to about 20% before calling it, and by that point I was just bored. For a book being marketed as a humorous rom-com, I hadn't laughed once and I wasn't invested enough in the story or characters to want to keep going.
I also really struggled with the setup. Rachel's entire plan hinges on lying to her husband to manipulate him into making a major life decision. You can dress it up as "giving fate a helping hand," but...she lied. Obviously the whole premise needs that decision to get the plot moving, but I didn't find it charming or funny enough to overlook how much it bothered me.
Then there's Anna. I understand being hurt and scared that your best friend of 30+ years is moving 250 miles away, but her reaction felt incredibly self-centered to me. Instead of being sad for understandable reasons, she came across as petty, rude, and mostly concerned with how Rachel's move affected her. Between that and my feelings about Rachel, I wasn't particularly enjoying spending time with either of them.
Unfortunately, the audiobook itself was ultimately what pushed this into DNF territory for me. Fleur De Wit's narration wasn't a performance issue so much as an audio experience issue. There was a very noticeable wet-mouth quality throughout the narration, and as someone with misophonia, I found it incredibly distracting. I tried speeding up the audio and kept telling myself I'd eventually stop noticing it, but I couldn't. Once I was listening for mouth sounds more than I was listening to the story, I knew I was done.
The premise sounded like it could be a fun, self-aware spin on rom-com tropes, but between the humor not landing for me, characters I wasn't connecting with, and an audiobook I physically struggled to listen to, 20% was enough.
Unfortunately, The Wrong Rom-Com was the wrong rom-com for me.
I made it to about 20% before calling it, and by that point I was just bored. For a book being marketed as a humorous rom-com, I hadn't laughed once and I wasn't invested enough in the story or characters to want to keep going.
I also really struggled with the setup. Rachel's entire plan hinges on lying to her husband to manipulate him into making a major life decision. You can dress it up as "giving fate a helping hand," but...she lied. Obviously the whole premise needs that decision to get the plot moving, but I didn't find it charming or funny enough to overlook how much it bothered me.
Then there's Anna. I understand being hurt and scared that your best friend of 30+ years is moving 250 miles away, but her reaction felt incredibly self-centered to me. Instead of being sad for understandable reasons, she came across as petty, rude, and mostly concerned with how Rachel's move affected her. Between that and my feelings about Rachel, I wasn't particularly enjoying spending time with either of them.
Unfortunately, the audiobook itself was ultimately what pushed this into DNF territory for me. Fleur De Wit's narration wasn't a performance issue so much as an audio experience issue. There was a very noticeable wet-mouth quality throughout the narration, and as someone with misophonia, I found it incredibly distracting. I tried speeding up the audio and kept telling myself I'd eventually stop noticing it, but I couldn't. Once I was listening for mouth sounds more than I was listening to the story, I knew I was done.
The premise sounded like it could be a fun, self-aware spin on rom-com tropes, but between the humor not landing for me, characters I wasn't connecting with, and an audiobook I physically struggled to listen to, 20% was enough.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a fun, easy, entertaining story by LuLu Dawson. This was a perfect read for me right now between heavier novels, and this lighthearted romance was exactly what I needed. The characters were all likable, the storyline charming, and the ending nicely done. My favorite line from the book, "I could be anywhere with you and Emily but I'm nowhere without you." *sigh* Perfection.
The narrator, Fleur De Wit, did a fantastic job -- very pleasant voice and effectively distinguished her voice and tone between the different characters, I will be looking for other books she's narrated.
Two minor things to note: The young daughter, Emily, is in the midst of potty training and yet her lines in this story have her speaking like she's a 5-6 year old. Potty training happens around two, and two year olds don't speak the way Dawson has written her dialogue. This was distracting to me throughout the novel. Also, from an audio production and editing perspective, I heard a bit of background noise (pages turning?) and breathing from the narrator -- I'm an avid audiobook consumer, and this is the first time I've heard this in a book.
While I felt the book was longer than it needed to be and dragged on in certain areas, The Wrong Rom-Com is definitely a book I'd recommend to friends and other readers looking for a quick, enjoyable beach read.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
Thank you Netgalley and Bolinda Audio for this advanced readers copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
The narrator, Fleur De Wit, did a fantastic job -- very pleasant voice and effectively distinguished her voice and tone between the different characters, I will be looking for other books she's narrated.
Two minor things to note: The young daughter, Emily, is in the midst of potty training and yet her lines in this story have her speaking like she's a 5-6 year old. Potty training happens around two, and two year olds don't speak the way Dawson has written her dialogue. This was distracting to me throughout the novel. Also, from an audio production and editing perspective, I heard a bit of background noise (pages turning?) and breathing from the narrator -- I'm an avid audiobook consumer, and this is the first time I've heard this in a book.
While I felt the book was longer than it needed to be and dragged on in certain areas, The Wrong Rom-Com is definitely a book I'd recommend to friends and other readers looking for a quick, enjoyable beach read.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
Thank you Netgalley and Bolinda Audio for this advanced readers copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
August 8, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really wanted to love The Wrong Rom-Com because the premise is clever and quite different from the usual romance set-up. Rachel is a romance writer who tries to give fate a helping hand, only to find herself seemingly living through all the familiar rom-com tropes, including the arrival of a potential new love interest.
Unfortunately, this is also where the book lost me a little. I found Rachel’s fixation on Seth increasingly frustrating. She doesn’t actually cheat on Matt, but for me she came far too close to crossing that line, and I found myself liking her less because of it. I personally struggle with any romance storyline where one of the main characters is married or in a relationship and becomes emotionally or romantically involved with somebody else, so this was always going to be a difficult trope for me.
I could appreciate what the author was doing with it. Rachel is essentially finding herself trapped inside the wrong romantic comedy and the book plays with familiar genre conventions in a really interesting way. There are some funny moments, and I liked the idea of questioning whether real life can ever follow the neat narrative we expect from romance novels.
For me though, the Seth storyline dominated too much of the book and stopped me becoming fully invested in Rachel and Matt. It was an okay read with a genuinely clever premise, but unfortunately the central relationship dynamic just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to and review this audiobook.
I really wanted to love The Wrong Rom-Com because the premise is clever and quite different from the usual romance set-up. Rachel is a romance writer who tries to give fate a helping hand, only to find herself seemingly living through all the familiar rom-com tropes, including the arrival of a potential new love interest.
Unfortunately, this is also where the book lost me a little. I found Rachel’s fixation on Seth increasingly frustrating. She doesn’t actually cheat on Matt, but for me she came far too close to crossing that line, and I found myself liking her less because of it. I personally struggle with any romance storyline where one of the main characters is married or in a relationship and becomes emotionally or romantically involved with somebody else, so this was always going to be a difficult trope for me.
I could appreciate what the author was doing with it. Rachel is essentially finding herself trapped inside the wrong romantic comedy and the book plays with familiar genre conventions in a really interesting way. There are some funny moments, and I liked the idea of questioning whether real life can ever follow the neat narrative we expect from romance novels.
For me though, the Seth storyline dominated too much of the book and stopped me becoming fully invested in Rachel and Matt. It was an okay read with a genuinely clever premise, but unfortunately the central relationship dynamic just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to and review this audiobook.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The premise of this book is so much fun. Rachel is a romance author who suddenly finds herself living out the kind of romantic trope she writes about: a meet cute in an adorable small town. The catch? She's already married, and the move was supposed to help save her relationship with her husband, Matt. It sets up a unique twist on the traditional rom-com, and I was excited to see where the story would go.
There were definitely things I enjoyed. The small town setting was charming, and the cast of quirky characters added a lot of personality to the story. As Rachel tries to navigate the unexpected turns in her life and marriage, there are some clever moments and a few genuinely funny interactions, especially between Rachel and her best friend, Anna.
Ultimately though, this one didn't quite land for me. I listened to the audiobook, and while I usually love a British narrator, this particular narration wasn't my favorite. At times it felt a bit shrill, and Anna's dialogue came across as harsher than I think was intended. I found myself wishing their friendship felt a little more openly supportive, even though they did share some heartfelt and humorous moments together.
While this wasn't the right fit for me personally, I can definitely see readers who enjoy relationship-focused rom-coms with an unconventional premise and charming small-town vibes having a good time with this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ALC!
There were definitely things I enjoyed. The small town setting was charming, and the cast of quirky characters added a lot of personality to the story. As Rachel tries to navigate the unexpected turns in her life and marriage, there are some clever moments and a few genuinely funny interactions, especially between Rachel and her best friend, Anna.
Ultimately though, this one didn't quite land for me. I listened to the audiobook, and while I usually love a British narrator, this particular narration wasn't my favorite. At times it felt a bit shrill, and Anna's dialogue came across as harsher than I think was intended. I found myself wishing their friendship felt a little more openly supportive, even though they did share some heartfelt and humorous moments together.
While this wasn't the right fit for me personally, I can definitely see readers who enjoy relationship-focused rom-coms with an unconventional premise and charming small-town vibes having a good time with this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ALC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Hands down my favorite rom-com of the year! I am so thrilled to have discovered Lulu Dawson—the second I finished this, I was immediately searching for every single other book she has written. She is a phenomenal writer who has earned my absolute respect with how brilliantly this story was executed. Normally, I struggle when a book includes heavy pop culture, movie, or book references—it’s an incredibly hard trick to pull off without feeling forced, but Dawson wove them in seamlessly. The story has sharp, whip-smart British humor with major Mhairi McFarlane and Bridget Jones vibes. I was initially worried when I realized the FMC was already married, as I usually hate a "marriage in trouble" trope, but Dawson handled the entire situation with so much nuance and skill that all my worries vanished. While the romance is completely integral to the plot, the narrative leans wonderfully into women’s fiction territory (think Happy Place or A Great Big Beautiful Life), all set against a vividly rendered sense of place that felt completely grounded and real. As an ALC listener, I also have to give huge praise to the audiobook performance; the narrator has such a natural, fantastic voice with comedic timing that brought the sharp humor to life. A fun read that is perfect for fans of Cara Bastone, Mhairi McFarlane, and Beth O’Leary!
Thank you to the publisher for providing an advanced listener copy via NetGalley.
Thank you to the publisher for providing an advanced listener copy via NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Perfect escape to the sea romcom! This book had it all the tears, the laughs, the heart-breaking pit of stomach drop and the “aww” moments.
Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this ALC! 3.5 stars for me so rounding up to 4. The characters were so unique and entertaining I found it really easy to slip into the storyline.
This book starts off with Rachel and Matt and their adorable daughter moving to the seaside. They crave the slowdown and quietness the city doesn’t allow. It is the perfect setting to raise their daughter and for Rachel to write her book. What follows is anything but quiet or slow. In fact, Rachel soon realizes that her romantic meet cute story she is writing is starting to reflect in her own life. It is like life is conspiring against her to set her up with the local town hunk—Seth. When she moved to the town she knew what she wanted, but now things are getting messy and the only way out is to play out the story.
I really enjoyed the premise of the book and the narrator did a fantastic job. I really struggled with the likability of Matt’s character but I think the story ultimately did a great job bringing real life marriage and personal struggles together in a messy non-packaged way. Which I really am grateful for!
Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this ALC! 3.5 stars for me so rounding up to 4. The characters were so unique and entertaining I found it really easy to slip into the storyline.
This book starts off with Rachel and Matt and their adorable daughter moving to the seaside. They crave the slowdown and quietness the city doesn’t allow. It is the perfect setting to raise their daughter and for Rachel to write her book. What follows is anything but quiet or slow. In fact, Rachel soon realizes that her romantic meet cute story she is writing is starting to reflect in her own life. It is like life is conspiring against her to set her up with the local town hunk—Seth. When she moved to the town she knew what she wanted, but now things are getting messy and the only way out is to play out the story.
I really enjoyed the premise of the book and the narrator did a fantastic job. I really struggled with the likability of Matt’s character but I think the story ultimately did a great job bringing real life marriage and personal struggles together in a messy non-packaged way. Which I really am grateful for!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I would like to thank Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for a free ALC of this title in exchange for an honest review.
Well, here's my advice to writers everywhere, understand that reading is like a contract between writer and reader. There are things that a reader expects and the only way that you are allowed to break those expectations is if you give the reader a something better than what they were expecting. Romance readers are even more creatures of expectation than other readers. When we pick up a romance we want certain things. This book doesn't deliver on those things. I want to praise the fact that the author wanted to try something completely different, but I fear that in breaking the readers' expectation, the author didn't give us something better. Everything romantic in here feels limp and without any spark. There's an icky feeling of cheating (not physical, but emotional feels just as bad). I wanted the hijinks of this book to lead my heart to something lovely, but it honestly just left me soggy. Yes, romance is tropey and taking tropes and making them not be part of the romance part of the story is a fun idea, but then where is the thing that you ARE giving us though? because the actual love story feels super weak.
Well, here's my advice to writers everywhere, understand that reading is like a contract between writer and reader. There are things that a reader expects and the only way that you are allowed to break those expectations is if you give the reader a something better than what they were expecting. Romance readers are even more creatures of expectation than other readers. When we pick up a romance we want certain things. This book doesn't deliver on those things. I want to praise the fact that the author wanted to try something completely different, but I fear that in breaking the readers' expectation, the author didn't give us something better. Everything romantic in here feels limp and without any spark. There's an icky feeling of cheating (not physical, but emotional feels just as bad). I wanted the hijinks of this book to lead my heart to something lovely, but it honestly just left me soggy. Yes, romance is tropey and taking tropes and making them not be part of the romance part of the story is a fun idea, but then where is the thing that you ARE giving us though? because the actual love story feels super weak.
September 10, 2026
The Wrong Rom-Com by Lulu Dawson with Fleur De Wit as the Narrator was fun to listen just what I needed on a rainy day especially as I did not what to expect from this author as she is new to me. I really enjoyed it
The narrator Fleur De Wit. was excellent and did an excellent job with all the different voices she had to do within this audiobook. Rachel is the main character within The Wrong Ron-Com and she is an author who loves writing stories with a lovey dovey endings. Rachel is married to Matt who is superstitious and only believes everything happens for a reason!!
Rachel decides they need a happy new beginning, she gives fate a helping hand and makes risk-averse Matt believe a move to the seaside 250 miles away is written in the stars.
At the beginning Rachel's plan works brilliantly, they are both happy in their new place and enjoying the fresh seaside air. . . . . . . . . .until fate bites back and bites her on her bum!
This audiobook was an enjoyable listen and I recommend it but the book cover would not jump out at me if I was looking for a new book and author to read.
Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for my ALC.
The narrator Fleur De Wit. was excellent and did an excellent job with all the different voices she had to do within this audiobook. Rachel is the main character within The Wrong Ron-Com and she is an author who loves writing stories with a lovey dovey endings. Rachel is married to Matt who is superstitious and only believes everything happens for a reason!!
Rachel decides they need a happy new beginning, she gives fate a helping hand and makes risk-averse Matt believe a move to the seaside 250 miles away is written in the stars.
At the beginning Rachel's plan works brilliantly, they are both happy in their new place and enjoying the fresh seaside air. . . . . . . . . .until fate bites back and bites her on her bum!
This audiobook was an enjoyable listen and I recommend it but the book cover would not jump out at me if I was looking for a new book and author to read.
Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for my ALC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a fun book. This is not a direction you see taken often and Lulu Dawson did a good job with it.
"Writer Rachel loves dreaming up happy endings and controlling her characters' lives, while her superstitious husband Matt believes everything happens for a reason. So when Rachel decides they need a happy new beginning, she gives fate a helping hand and makes risk-averse Matt believe a move to the seaside 250 miles away is written in the stars.
To begin with, her plan works brilliantly ... until fate bites back.
Rachel's manipulation seems to have set a different version of their story in motion, plunging them into a full-throttle rom-com makeover, including a Hollywood meet-cute with new love interest Seth. Except she doesn't want it. The harder she resists, the more it seems her old life is being relegated to backstory – and husband Matt is no longer her leading man.
With only Anna, her best friend of over 30 years, to help her, Rachel must fight to find her way back home, before the love of her life walks out of it forever.
Can she escape the wrong rom-com?"
"Writer Rachel loves dreaming up happy endings and controlling her characters' lives, while her superstitious husband Matt believes everything happens for a reason. So when Rachel decides they need a happy new beginning, she gives fate a helping hand and makes risk-averse Matt believe a move to the seaside 250 miles away is written in the stars.
To begin with, her plan works brilliantly ... until fate bites back.
Rachel's manipulation seems to have set a different version of their story in motion, plunging them into a full-throttle rom-com makeover, including a Hollywood meet-cute with new love interest Seth. Except she doesn't want it. The harder she resists, the more it seems her old life is being relegated to backstory – and husband Matt is no longer her leading man.
With only Anna, her best friend of over 30 years, to help her, Rachel must fight to find her way back home, before the love of her life walks out of it forever.
Can she escape the wrong rom-com?"
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5⭐
Thank you netgalley and Bolinda audio for this ALC.
I had a long road trip and this was absolutely perfect and such a fun listen! For me, nothing is better than a rom-com set in a small village. Then add a British accent and I'm completely sold.
In this story we follow Rachel a struggling romance writer as she finds out that the "new" life she is living could actually be her next book. When Rachel convinces her husband Matt to move from the city to a seaside village in order to help her to write her next book, she instead rediscovers herself with the help of one of the locals Seth. As Rachel is falling into the groove of living this new life, her husband Matt, on the other hand, is not so sure the move was a good idea especially when circumstances start to challenge their marriage.
And not only do we have the local heartthrob and for all intents and purposes the perfect man. But we have a spicy opinionated best friend, a nosy neighbor that will surprise you, and a group of diverse wome that she meets at a weekly children's play group.
I found myself laughing and smiling throughout this whole book and really loved how the author not only tied everything together but also used famous movie lines from rom-coms within the story.
As I mentioned before this was a fun listen. I thought that narrator Fleur De Wit did a fantastic job. She narrated all the characters in such a unique way that I almost forgot it was single narration.
Thank you netgalley and Bolinda audio for this ALC.
I had a long road trip and this was absolutely perfect and such a fun listen! For me, nothing is better than a rom-com set in a small village. Then add a British accent and I'm completely sold.
In this story we follow Rachel a struggling romance writer as she finds out that the "new" life she is living could actually be her next book. When Rachel convinces her husband Matt to move from the city to a seaside village in order to help her to write her next book, she instead rediscovers herself with the help of one of the locals Seth. As Rachel is falling into the groove of living this new life, her husband Matt, on the other hand, is not so sure the move was a good idea especially when circumstances start to challenge their marriage.
And not only do we have the local heartthrob and for all intents and purposes the perfect man. But we have a spicy opinionated best friend, a nosy neighbor that will surprise you, and a group of diverse wome that she meets at a weekly children's play group.
I found myself laughing and smiling throughout this whole book and really loved how the author not only tied everything together but also used famous movie lines from rom-coms within the story.
As I mentioned before this was a fun listen. I thought that narrator Fleur De Wit did a fantastic job. She narrated all the characters in such a unique way that I almost forgot it was single narration.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Rachel and Matt made a silly folded fortune teller pact on their first getaway - by the end of 2023, they'd move to the Southwest. With only four months left, Rachel is determined to keep that promise, uprooting their family despite everyone thinking she's lost it. Secretly hoping the move will save her struggling marriage, Rachel soon discovers that fate has other plans.
This charming audiobook blends a touch of magic with a heartfelt story about love, destiny, friendship, and the importance of communication. There were some funny moments, but I found it more sweet and heartwarming than laugh out loud funny. The emotional ending was the perfect conclusion and left me with all the feels.
The narrator did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life, capturing every emotion and painting each scene so vividly that I felt completely immersed in Rachel's journey.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for the advance listening copy.
Read / listen on Release date: September 1, 2026.
This charming audiobook blends a touch of magic with a heartfelt story about love, destiny, friendship, and the importance of communication. There were some funny moments, but I found it more sweet and heartwarming than laugh out loud funny. The emotional ending was the perfect conclusion and left me with all the feels.
The narrator did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life, capturing every emotion and painting each scene so vividly that I felt completely immersed in Rachel's journey.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for the advance listening copy.
Read / listen on Release date: September 1, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Wrong Rom-Com was my first experience of Lulu Dawson's writing, and it won't be my last.
I was lucky enough to be given early access to the audiobook (thank you to Netgalley and @Bolindaaudio), and the narration was great. It added so much to the story and really brought the characters to life. I found myself completely immersed.
Without giving away any spoilers, this is a funny, heartwarming, and endearing "rom-com". It has all the charm and feel-good moments you'd hope for, along with the kind of ending every rom-com deserves.
My only slight disappointment was that I wanted a bit more from some of the supporting characters. Anna and Rachel's mum both felt like they had so much potential, and I would have loved to see their stories explored in a little more depth.
Overall, I had such a lovely time with this audiobook. It was funny, full of heart, and left me with a smile on my face. If this is anything to go by, I'll definitely be picking up more of Lulu Dawson's books in the future.
I was lucky enough to be given early access to the audiobook (thank you to Netgalley and @Bolindaaudio), and the narration was great. It added so much to the story and really brought the characters to life. I found myself completely immersed.
Without giving away any spoilers, this is a funny, heartwarming, and endearing "rom-com". It has all the charm and feel-good moments you'd hope for, along with the kind of ending every rom-com deserves.
My only slight disappointment was that I wanted a bit more from some of the supporting characters. Anna and Rachel's mum both felt like they had so much potential, and I would have loved to see their stories explored in a little more depth.
Overall, I had such a lovely time with this audiobook. It was funny, full of heart, and left me with a smile on my face. If this is anything to go by, I'll definitely be picking up more of Lulu Dawson's books in the future.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
-All main characters are in their late 30s/early 40s
-numerous Rom-Com references
-small town
This is perfect for anyone who adores Rom-Coms and wants a book with an original story that references their favorite Rom-Com movies. IMO, speaking in Rom-Com quotes is its own distinct language.
I just haaaaate how this ended.
"Pushchair" is such a distinctly British word that I'll never stop finding to be so absolutely peculiar.
This ended a little too open ended for me, I get that we're to interpret the couple will continue to choose one another and all, but I don't understand how they've overcome their emotional blackmail
Truer words and all that:
"...or I have to go find Meg Ryan."
...
"Meg Ryan? Where the hell does she come into this?"
"Wash your mouth out" I said indignantly "Meg Ryan should come into everything. There is no script, story, or scenario that woman cannot rescue or sell.
"I whirled around on the spot, which was a bit Julie Andrews given I was holding a guitar case, but I managed it."
-numerous Rom-Com references
-small town
This is perfect for anyone who adores Rom-Coms and wants a book with an original story that references their favorite Rom-Com movies. IMO, speaking in Rom-Com quotes is its own distinct language.
I just haaaaate how this ended.
"Pushchair" is such a distinctly British word that I'll never stop finding to be so absolutely peculiar.
This ended a little too open ended for me, I get that we're to interpret the couple will continue to choose one another and all, but I don't understand how they've overcome their emotional blackmail
Truer words and all that:
"...or I have to go find Meg Ryan."
...
"Meg Ryan? Where the hell does she come into this?"
"Wash your mouth out" I said indignantly "Meg Ryan should come into everything. There is no script, story, or scenario that woman cannot rescue or sell.
"I whirled around on the spot, which was a bit Julie Andrews given I was holding a guitar case, but I managed it."
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: Audiobook (ARC)
I was lucky enough to receive an advance audiobook copy of The Wrong Rom-Com by Lulu Dawson, and it turned out to be such a fun, fast-paced listen!
The premise immediately pulled me in, and I loved how the author cleverly poked fun at and flipped classic romantic comedy tropes on their head. One of the highlights for me was the humor surrounding Rachel’s husband, Matt - the constant absurd troubles he kept finding himself in were absolutely hysterical. The solid, supportive friendship between Rachel and Anna was another high point, and their witty banter made their scenes so entertaining.
The pacing slowed down just a bit toward the final stretch, but overall, this was a fantastic read that left me eager to check out more from this author in the future.
Audiobook Note: The narration was absolute perfection! It was so well performed that it honestly felt like tuning into a lively, high-quality TV show.
Rating: 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: Audiobook (ARC)
I was lucky enough to receive an advance audiobook copy of The Wrong Rom-Com by Lulu Dawson, and it turned out to be such a fun, fast-paced listen!
The premise immediately pulled me in, and I loved how the author cleverly poked fun at and flipped classic romantic comedy tropes on their head. One of the highlights for me was the humor surrounding Rachel’s husband, Matt - the constant absurd troubles he kept finding himself in were absolutely hysterical. The solid, supportive friendship between Rachel and Anna was another high point, and their witty banter made their scenes so entertaining.
The pacing slowed down just a bit toward the final stretch, but overall, this was a fantastic read that left me eager to check out more from this author in the future.
Audiobook Note: The narration was absolute perfection! It was so well performed that it honestly felt like tuning into a lively, high-quality TV show.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Wrong Rom-Com by Lulu Dawson was such a fun storyline/concept for a rom com read. First off, I truly loved the narrator of this audiobook . I felt she brought so much personality to the main characters, Rachel, Matt, Seth, and Ana that it really allowed me to picture the events that occurred and how the characters were speaking to one another. Second, I truly enjoyed the plot of the story when Rachel has the ideas of how her life is playing out like a rom com (since she's a writer). It's more funny when she speaks to Ana, her best friend, about it. Third, as for the pacing of the story, I appreciated that it didn't miss some key details to the buildup of the plot twists however, I felt at times it took a bit too long to get to the turning points. And lastly, that ending of the story really got to me and I am absolutely happy it ended that way. Overall, I would recommend this audiobook for anyone interested in a rom com and who LOVES any plot twists/turns in their stories. Thank you NetGalley, Lulu Dawson, and Bolinda Audio for the ARC audiobook!
September 10, 2026
3.5 stars rounded up for Anna's badass entrance in one scene. I really liked this, but I think I would've loved it if it was shorter. Not because the pacing dragged, but because as time went on, it became impossible to root for the FMC while she, Rachel, made incredibly oblivious and selfish decisions again and again.
The plot is super clever. Her being unwillingly trapped in a rom com with not her husband could've been hilarious and/or heartfelt. And it was for a time. But then the ending almost ruined it. That Matt had to do the groveling, despite Rachel not considering his feelings for the entirety of the book, is absolutely bananas to me. Like I'm struggling to control the urge to type in all caps about the injustice.
But Matt was great. He was so funny and relatable. And Rachel's bestie, Anna, being ride-or-die for her was lovely. Rachel's not-husband was also pretty great. The narrator was perfect. It's just a shame about Rachel.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda for the ALC.
The plot is super clever. Her being unwillingly trapped in a rom com with not her husband could've been hilarious and/or heartfelt. And it was for a time. But then the ending almost ruined it. That Matt had to do the groveling, despite Rachel not considering his feelings for the entirety of the book, is absolutely bananas to me. Like I'm struggling to control the urge to type in all caps about the injustice.
But Matt was great. He was so funny and relatable. And Rachel's bestie, Anna, being ride-or-die for her was lovely. Rachel's not-husband was also pretty great. The narrator was perfect. It's just a shame about Rachel.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bolinda for the ALC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received an ALC of this book from NetGalley. These thoughts and opinions are completely my own.
This was definitely a one of a kind story (which I wouldn't classify as a romance), I've never read anything like. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I wasn't worrying the whole time that the fmc would turn into a cheater.
The story premise was that because she "messed with fate" she was now being "cast" as the fmc in a rom-com (while currently married). All the situations and circumstances felt like she was going to potentially cheat, which is something I will never condone. I'm happy to report that NO cheating happened, things were just misunderstandings and the fmc was never more than friends with the guy cast as the "male romantic lead".
I listened to the audiobook and the version I was given as an ALC did not have all the breathing, drinking, lip smacking sounds edited out.
Moderate language, no spice.
This was definitely a one of a kind story (which I wouldn't classify as a romance), I've never read anything like. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I wasn't worrying the whole time that the fmc would turn into a cheater.
The story premise was that because she "messed with fate" she was now being "cast" as the fmc in a rom-com (while currently married). All the situations and circumstances felt like she was going to potentially cheat, which is something I will never condone. I'm happy to report that NO cheating happened, things were just misunderstandings and the fmc was never more than friends with the guy cast as the "male romantic lead".
I listened to the audiobook and the version I was given as an ALC did not have all the breathing, drinking, lip smacking sounds edited out.
Moderate language, no spice.
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