This was a very cute and STEAMY romcom about Lizzie, a baker with ADHD, and Rake, the hot Australian marketing guy who accidentally gets her pregnant. Lizzie decides to keep the baby and she and Rake decide to give platonic co-parenting a go. Since it’s a romance, you can probably guess that the “platonic” part doesn’t go so well, but what comes out of their efforts is a really sweet and supportive partnership.

Overall this was a fun, fast read.

Rating : 3.5 out of 5
Blurbs :

Lizzie has made endless mistakes. Kitchen fires, pyramid schemes, bangs (of the hair and human variety), you name it, she’s done it… and made a mess of it too. One mistake she’s never made is letting anyone get closer to her than a single hook-up. But after losing yet another bakery job due to her uncontrolled ADHD, she breaks her cardinal rule and has a two-night-stand that changes everything.

Once burned, twice shy, Rake has given up on relationships. And feelings. And any form of intimacy for that matter. Yet something about charming, chaotic Lizzie has him lowering his guard. For two nights, that is. Then it’s back home to Australia and far away from the pesky feelings Lizzie pulls from him. But when Lizzie tells him she’s got an unexpected bun in the oven, he’ll do whatever it takes to be a part of his child’s life… except be emotionally vulnerable, obviously. He’s never going to make that mistake again.

Through a series of mishaps, totally “platonic” single bed sharing, and an underground erotic baking scheme, Lizzie and Rake learn that even the biggest mistakes can have the most beautiful consequences.

Thoughts :

It's an okay NA romcom with dual POV where us, as the readers, could enjoy both perspectives and enjoy whatever angst and trouble await the characters. It's sweet and fun. Highly recommend this book! Love Rake and Lizzie!
Thanks Netgalley for the copy!

Hmmm so I think I’ve realized that the unexpected pregnancy trope isn’t my favorite. I know it gets a lot of hate and I sort of get why.

That said I did enjoy this book! Lizzie is a really great character living life with ADHD and making it work. Rake is a sexy Australian with a wonderful family that I sort of want to take home haha.

All in all I definitely recommend 3.5 stars!

Thank you NetGalley for my copy in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC of this book!

I am a big fan of Mazey Eddings. Her style of writing and sense of humor just work for me. A Brush with Love was one of my favorite books of 2022, so I was very excited for Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake. One of the things that I appreciated most about this book was the inclusion and portrayal of Lizzie's ADHD, something that I know is deeply personal to Mazey Eddings. I also have ADHD, and although mine does not exactly line up with Lizzie's, there were many times reading this story that I felt seen. One thing that I struggled with in this book was the way Rake's ex was vilified for her termination of the pregnancy. I think that the intention was to show that Rake had been upset to find that there had been a disconnect in their relationship and the communication, but it still came across a bit muddled. I have seen many reviews that have articulated these concerns more effectively than I can. For the most part, I enjoyed Lizzie and Rake as characters. This book still made me smile and laugh. It was probably 3.5 to 4 stars for me, but I wouldn't recommend it to others without some kind of disclaimer about Rake's ex.

This was a cute rom com, with a whole lot of sexual activity - so be prepared.
Lizzie has ADHD, and she flings herself into things without a lot of thought. So, when she meets Rake, an attractive Aussie in Philadelphia for a meeting, she picks him up and one thing leads to another. She inadvertently leaves something in his hotel room, so another night of fun awaits.
However, 2 weeks later, Lizzie realizes she might be pregnant. Rake flies back to the US to ask Lizzie to allow him to co-parent with her. She agrees, and the rest is the two of them trying to make it work.
If you are looking for a steamy romance with a flawed heroine, this would be a book for you.
I liked how kind Rake was, and how bold Lizzie was. I am not sure I think someone would move halfway around the world for someone they had a 2 night stand with - but I guess stranger things have happened.

This is a delightful romantic comedy that gets dirty when it needs to and has a perfect HEA Highly recommend the audio, too

I have mixed feelings about this one. I loved that it was a different story than what I’ve read — I haven’t read a ton of contemporary romance where the main character gets pregnant. I just didn’t feel much of a connection with the characters. Lizzie and Rake also didn’t have any chemistry, in my opinion.

It wasn’t necessarily a bad book, it just wasn’t a memorable book.

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Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake is the second book in Mazey Eddings' adorable A Brush With Love series. These novels are Adult Romances that follow a friendship group of women. I loved getting to know a little bit about Lizzie at the end of A Brush with Love, so I was super excited when I learned she was to have the starring role in this next novel!!!

Lizzie, a professional baker, is known to be the chaotic one in their friendship group. She really tries, but yeah, she messes up sometimes, forgets things, gets distracted, makes reckless decisions, etc. It's just who she is.

Although some people may look at these things as personality quirks, for Lizzie, who lives every day with uncontrolled Adult-ADHD, they are a lot more than that. She struggles to stay on track, with even every day functions oftentimes being difficult for her.

One mistake she doesn't make is getting into a serious relationship. Hook-ups, sure, yes, she loves that one night of intimacy and pushing boundaries. Anything more than that brings complications. No, thank you. That's why when her most recent hook-up with a super charming, sexy Australian man named Rake, turns into a 2-night affair, it really throws her for a loop.

Rake, who was only in the States for a business trip, returned to Australia shortly thereafter. Regardless of the distance, he can't seem to get that charming redhead off his mind. He's given up on relationships though, so just needs to accept it for what it was; two wild nights.

But when Lizzie calls him to tell him she's pregnant, it very suddenly becomes much more than that. What will this non-couple, this long-distance non-couple, do?

I had a ton of fun with this book. The audiobook is delightful, the narration was so engaging. It's wild, charming, funny, OTT and 100% a page-turner. I loved both of these characters so much, as well as getting to watch their relationship evolve. Eddings writes some incredible banter and her characters are always well-developed, often dealing with relatable issues.

Additionally, the steamy scenes are fantastic. And yeah, it's super steamy, so please don't go into this thinking it's rated-PG. It's not, this is R. However, it's not overwhelmingly so. This novel is about the story of the relationship more than the great sex.

I can definitely say after this book that Mazey Eddings is one of my go-to Romance writers. I will pick up anything she writes in the future.

Thank you so much to the publisher, St. Martin's Griffin, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I enjoyed this so much and am looking forward to the next book in the series where Lizzie's friend, Indira, gets her time to shine!!

Lizzie Blake has long resigned to being a screw up. Unable to follow through on her career, find a fulfilling love life, or live up to her family’s expectations, she’s used to being relied upon to be unreliable.

Keeping in line with her no strings attached reputation, she hooks up with the charming Aussie, Rake after he swoops in and saves her from a slime ball’s unwanted advances. Rake is instantly charmed by the Lizzie’s self labeled messiness, but as he’s just passing through, he too is content with a meaningless fling.

Only months later, said fling suddenly has repercussions that leave more than just baked goods in Lizzie’s oven. Dead set on not messing up AGAIN, Lizzie decides to step up and keep the baby. When she reaches out to Rake he, surprisingly, also wants to be involved. Now two strangers whose paths crossed by chance are forever intertwined. But the more they get to know one another the more they realize that some mistakes lead to the best unlaid plans.

Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake is the follow up to A Brush With Love, each book following one of the close friends on their paths to true love. Technically though, this can be read as a standalone. I found Lizzie’s quirkiness was consistently endearing, her circumstances often heartbreaking. The story also touches upon ADHD in adults and its sometimes misconceptions. A romance at heart, admittedly I found the sex scenes in this book didn’t really add any layers to the story. A different reader might relish these parts, but the sweet love story and Lizzie’s growing self acceptance were what really held my interest throughout.

Mazey Edding's writing is hilarious and witty, her characters are strong and relatable. However, I do not think I'm the target audience for this book. It has tropes that just aren't my favorite- unexpected pregnancy and insta-love. Also, I wouldn't say I liked how Rake's ex was villanized for having an abortion because it furthers the narrative that those who have abortions are bad people when it is already so stigmatized. However, I loved Lizzie's character and related to her struggle with ADHD. This book was well-written and funny, but it just wasn't the book for me!

The absolute best depiction of ADHD I’ve ever seen. I just really appreciate the heck out of this book. I adored Lizzie and Rake, together and separately. I saw a lot of myself in Lizzie and actually swooned every time Rake stood up for her. It was so sweet, but still managed to explore the darkness.

Adorable and such good ADHD representation! I know I have a group of readers who will absolutely love this.

This felt like listening to an early Taylor Swift album, a little repetitive and whiny but highly consumable

4 stars! This was an enjoyable read overall, however, check the trigger warnings.
Thank you to Mazey Eddings, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was very cute and I loved the ADHD representation! It made me feel seen and understood. Didn’t love the surprise pregnancy trope that much but that’s on me for not reading the summary closely enough before starting the book! I felt like everything was handled well and I liked how it unfolded.

The book starts slow and I was thinking that I like a story and this book has too many sex scenes, but then it became clear that the sex was an inticral part of the story. Lizzie Blake has adult ADHD and one of the few things that quiets her brain is sex. She meets Rake (no last name provided), on a business trip from Australia, at a bar and they have a one night stand. Only one night isn't enough for either of them. Rake finds her enchanting, even her scatterbrained nature, because she is a shining light of energy. But he was hurt 2 years ago and does not want to put himself out again. But once he is back in Australia, Lizzie finds out that she is pregnant and he is all in. The story is an eye opener of what it is like for someone who has ADHD and those close to them. Lizzie and Rake decide to be platonic parents- like that is going to work. Delightful characters, witty banter and an engaging story make this a wonderful read.

I read an ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.com. this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

When I requested this book I did it solely on the book cover and 1 review I had saw on bookstagram. When I picked it up to read I really thought it was going to just be a cute little closed door romance. NOPE! Do not be fooled, this book had the SPICE.

It also had the banter, the emotional roller coaster of character building and the laughs. I literally lol’d at several points while reading.

This was actually my first book to read by this author but I will for sure be back!

Perfect story at the perfect time for me. Absolutely adored the riot of mess/love/imperfection/growth. Steamy open door romcom with equal amounts of fanning myself and cackling! You need this!

I love inter-connected standalones and this follows Lizzie and Rake, with an appearance from Harper and Dan from A Brush With Love. This story has ADHD rep, surprise pregnancy trope, and loveable characters. Full of spicy and feels, this book had everything and more we've come to expect from Mazey, and I can't wait for the next installment.

Surprise pregnancy trope was not for me.

Writing was excellent--whip-smart and emotive. Lizzie was a fun, 3D character I would love to see more of in the industry. The ADHD representation was realistic and informative without being unnatural.

Eddings is in line with the writing of Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey.