I ama sucker for pretty much any Pride and Prejudice retelling, and this one is definitely one of the most unique ones I've read.

Hara Isari (our Lizzie Bennet) is a young reporter looking for her big break into sports journalism. She gets her chance when she wins a contest to do an exclusive interview with Boston Player Charles W. (our Bingley). This also puts her in the path of Derek Darcy. And the story commences from there.

This book plays more with the original title of P&P, First Impressions, as Hara learns that her habit of judging people by her first impression of them has led her to trust the wrong people.

Not all the P&P characters have counterparts, and some of them are a mashup of two or more. But the general storyline of bad first impressions and a scandal that could ruin them all is present, and made for a compelling read.

I also liked the Hara was half-Black, half-Japenese, and that some culture is woven into the story without being intrusive or over the top.

It's a bit open door, but there is really only one scene and it is not the most open door, and is easy to skip if that bothers people.

The male protagonist of The Wrong Mr. Darcy does indeed have the last name Darcy, he's wealthy, he's socially awkward and he has an acquaintance that's shady. If you're looking for any other connection to a Jane Austen novel, you'll be found wanting. The romance between the main characters was enjoyable for me. I don't mind Derek, and I mostly like Hara, the female protagonist, and the story line is kind of fun but there are definitely things that could be better about the novel. There are points where the storytelling is really choppy - as in one paragraph to a next could have skipped the equivalent of a chapter. There is so much drama that it feels a bit like a soap opera. Hara can be incredibly loyal to someone who helps her out but completely awful to someone else who extends her a hand. I don't know if the story line and character inconsistencies are a product of two authors writing the story together, but I did feel like a story that could have been fun could have been better if the authors hadn't tried so hard - at a connection to Jane Austen, at dramatic story lines, and at conflicted characters.

A whole lot happens in this book, and that’s not necessarily a good thing. First, the heroine is problematic. She’s a biracial (African-American and Japanese-American) writer, with blue eyes. (Why?!) Her race/ethnicity are pertinent for the first few chapters, then disappear almost completely.

The title is also misleading. The only P&P references in it are a name (Kitty) and the epigraphs for each chapter. Who is the right Mr Darcy? We’ll never know.

Literally, I can’t! WTF! This was so misleading. No, just no peeps. This is not what I look for in a romance and was far from the rom-com I expected.

This did not flow; the author’s execution was so poor with way too much going on and trying to be crammed into the story, it was choppy, so many run-on’s and honestly very overwhelming to read.

Lots of triggers ya’ll: cheating, abortion, miscarriage, sexual harassment, attempted suicide, blackmail, and the list goes on.

I can’t and won’t recommend this read.

Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.

I loved every second of reading this book, honestly couldn't put it down. This was just the kind of entertaining read I needed.

I was really excited to read a modern Sports Version of Jane Austen´s Pride and Prejudice.I have read quite a few Pride and Prejudice adaptions but this one is way of. The names of like Kitty, and of course Darcy are the same but that´s all. It is ok to read if you like Chick.Lit.

I really enjoyed this book. It was entertaining from page one. The characters were complex and intriguing. The drama was high and left you wanting to find out more.
My only problem with this book, was the organization. I didn't like how it switched POV from one paragraph to the next or how it goes from first person to third. That is a personal opinion and it probably won't bother others. It should keep you from reading the book because it was entertaining.


This book is out June 9th 2020

There is all kinds of wrong with this book. (Not the writing... but with what happens with the characters in the book.) Lots of secrets and hidden agendas. As far as the romance factor, it's a slow burn, enemies to lovers. (Yet even then, things are a little shaky for the couple in question.) There is a small amount of violence. (Nothing extreme.) There is also a troubling scene or two, where tissues might be needed. There are the good guys and the bad guys, and while some are easily distinguished, some are hiding their true selves, only to be discovered later in the story. The book is centered around an NBA star, and the woman who is chosen to write an article about him. Of course that is just the beginning. While its not really a rom com, it is a fairly lighthearted read, yet at the same time there are serious subject matters within. There is a minimal amount of sexual content. (For the most part it starts with kissing and then kinda fades to black.) It reads easily, with a small exception... when it switches POVs, it just happens. One paragraph it is her POV and the next it is his, without a break. Having said that, I read an ARC and that may change by the time final editing is done and the book goes live. It reads quickly as well.

*I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley.

This frothy and fun romance has lots of drama, some very handsome men and basketball. Hara is determined to prove that she has what it takes to be a sports writer, a woman in a man’s world, but her father’s reputation often preceded her and makes it difficult. That all changes when she gets her big break but from there things get more and more complicated! A fun, quick read!

The set up for this had a lot of potential, adapting Pride and Prejudice to the modern professional sports world with a diverse cast. Sounds interesting to me! But the plot goes absolutely crazy pants. Gun showdowns! We fight with wit in the realm of Jane Austen. Anyways, I wouldn't go into this looking for a modern Austen adaptation. If you are, however, wanting a totally bonkers soap opera, you may enjoy it.

"Hara had perfected the art of living by first impressions."

The Wrong Mr. Darcy was not the romance novel that I was expecting at all and I mean that in the best way! From the beginning, the introduction of Hara Isari and her felon father was intriguing. Here she was this up-and-coming sports writer with this felon parent who is in prison for operating an illegal sports betting operation. Can you imagine trying to get your career off the ground when you are constantly reminded of the literal sins of your father?! Bless her! Oh and fun fact, she is Japanese and African-American, which was refreshing as the book touches on her struggle with her multicultural identity.

Hara gets chosen to exclusively interview basketball star, Charles Butler, and she jumps at the chance to make a name for herself as a reporter. Through interviewing Charles, Hara crosses paths with rookie on the rise, Derek Darcy, who is a childhood friend, teammate, and right hand man of Charles. Things really hit the fan as Hara gets a behind the scenes look at what lies behind the glitz and the glam of the game, the players, and their personal lives. The book explores the lengths people will go to keep their secrets, avoid scandal, and protect their own interests. In the midst of all the chaos and drama, it seems like something is brewing between Hara and Derek that takes both by surprise and creates a steamy "will they won't they" vibe.

Although the book was a slow start for me, and I found some of the dialogue between the characters to be a little "forced cool slang", I was glad that I stuck with it and pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns! Once I settled into the story, I could not put it down and found myself invested in the fate of all of the characters.

This book is considered a modern spin on Pride and Prejudice.

Derick Darcy comes from a very wealthy family and decided to become a basketball player. This makes Hara feel as if he didn’t earn his spot on his team but used his influence to get there. Hara is a struggling sportswriter from a small town that has a secret of her own.

This book is better than The Perfect Date and that is saying a lot. However, before you even think about picking up this book, it has to be known that there are so many triggers in this book and they go as follows

Suicide
Miscarriage
Discussion of abortion
Violence
Abuse

I was surprised to see so much of that in there so a trigger warning would have been nice. But moving on. I thought the subtle references to Pride and Prejudice was great. It was very clear that this book used the theme of poor girl hating the rich, rich guy being skeptical of the poor, but they fall in love anyway and I was cool with it. The authors didn’t lay it on thick nor was it so blunt that it would make you roll your eyes.

What I liked about the book was the gross reality of being a woman in the basketball/sports industry. It was an insight into, what I believe is Evelyn’s world, and it was hard to read. The story has a better beginning, middle, and end. It made sense and the romance seemed very believable. There was more care in crafting this story. And I thought the sex scene was pretty good.

What I didn’t like about the book was Hara. Her dislike for Derick was unreasonable and she was rude like all the time. Derick had every right to be skeptical. He was a rich basketball player that was dealing with women who were only after his pockets. Was he rude? Sure was. However, not as rude as Hara.

I liked the book. I was surprised I liked the book. Other than me not liking Hara, I did feel that they through a lot in this book and a lot of it was left to hang dry. What I mean by this is there was no solution or ending to certain issues that Hara and Derick experienced. I had a lot of questions even reaching the end of the book. Speaking of ending, it was okay. I would have liked to see something more but it wasn’t a bad way to end the book.

Overall, it looks like the authors took their time with this one and that is showing growth as writers.
3 Pickles

I was so excited to get to review this book. The title had me expecting a book with a twist on Pride and Prejudice. This one missed the mark badly for me. I didn't enjoy it at all.

I have nothing positive or nice to say about this book. I read the whole thing because I promised a review in exchange for the ARC otherwise I would not have wasted my time. Is there a less than one star rating? Do yourself a favor, don't bother with this one.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a dramatic, push and pull of a story that left me more confused than satisfied. Derek is a jerk from the moment we meet him until a little bit before the end. He doesn't trust Hara because she's a reporter and yet he confides his most innermost feelings with her. One minute spilling his guts out to her and the next insulting her. I got whiplash from all the back and forth. Not to mention the transitions between his parts and hers were atrocious. The story is well written but filled with too much drama, an unreliable and unlikeable hero and a sweet heroine fighting to be noticed in a shallow depiction of fame.

This book was by a new author and I must say I enjoyed the book.. This was about corruption and how people tend to control people by using what looks like blackmail to me as proven by Mr. O'Donnell. This is a book that should be read. A GOOD READ,

This one didn’t work for me. I love most pride and prejudice spin offs (this will never get old!) and was excited about POC and the woman of color MC who wants to be a basketball reporter/ journalist — has my name alllllll over it.

The writing was roughhh. The book also presented as happy go lucky but then has random dark things thrown in (suicide attempts etc as a heads up) that weren’t incorporated well. I left this book bummed.

2 stars for the loads of POC rep. And basketball.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very spirited refreshing read and loved how the two authors were able to bring their flavor and background into the writing

I requested this book to read and review for free from St. Martin publishing group. This is first book I have read by authors Evelyn Lozada and Holly Lorincz. This book plot line is pride and prejudice meets the god father. You will be kept guessing until the end. And just when you think you know what's going on a curve ball is thrown in. And some things are not what they seem and some ideas Aare. You will cheer on characters Derek and Hara and Naomi. This book is for the young adult or adult reader.

This wasn't a P&P retelling. The last half was absurd. The evil villain was completely over the top. I didn't hate it, but I also can't recommend it.