This book give me all the buz and I so totally loved it. The author really do write the unique heroines that are not only relatable also super entertaining. Also, I really liked the writing style. I was hooked on to it since the very beginning and loved every minute of it.

i found both lizzie and rake to be extremely frustrating people and i don’t believe in their love. like they’re both just very horny and that’s it

Really enjoyed following Lizzie and Rake as their lives change forever from their two-night-stand. Lizzie has untreated ADHD and often feels like her brain works against her. Though her family and previous employers misinterpret this and assume she is lazy, Lizzie puts a lot of effort into conforming to neurotypical standards, such as not forgetting things and to sticking to schedules. It’s not her fault that her neurodiverse brain doesn’t easily fit society’s strict mold of neurotypical behavior. But years reactions to her being ‘late’ and ‘forgetful’ and ‘different’ have chipped away at her confidence and self-esteem.

Her closest friends see the real Lizzie, and so does Rake. He is instantly understanding and supportive of Lizzie, and he’s fascinated and curious about how her mind works. Rake is drawn to her energy, enthusiasm, and creativity and appreciates the way her mind interprets the world around them.

Though they set out to be platonic co-parents who live together, their biggest challenge becomes fighting their attraction to one another.

This wonderful rom-com can be enjoyed by Adult Contemporary and Romance readers, and also upper Young Adult Contemporary readers. The characters are in their mid-twenties and juggle their careers with family expectations and interference by hilariously nosey friends. There are lots of relatable moments for neurodiverse readers whose brains don’t work the same way neurotypicals’ brains do.

All of my expectations for this book were blown away. It took some time to warm up to Lizzie but I never expected to relate to her as much as did. God bless Mazey Eddings for her neurodivergent representation. I’m also a sucker for a good pregnancy troupe (though I found myself wishing for some heads up).

I loved this book! Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to read an early copy of “Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake.” This is the second book in the series, but can very much be enjoyed as a stand alone. Lizzie and Rake intend to have a brief, one time fling, but things do not go exactly as planned. I enjoyed their sweet and sexy love story, as their relationship moves from strangers to awkward roommates to friends to lovers. The reader really feels the connection between the couple, and the supporting characters are very well developed. The cover is beautiful and reflects the tone of the story. Overall, I am so glad I found Lizzie and Rake and I highly recommend this book!

Unexpected pregnancy after a one night stand + a slow burn romance = tropes that work really well in this book.

Love this story about Lizzie and Rake written as a dual POV. Their chemistry is amazing and the story made me laugh. I really enjoyed reading about a main character diagnosed with ADHD.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. Watch for this book to come out on September 6, 2022!

Lizzie Marie Blake, you are the sun and utterly wonderful. "𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝." 💛 What a great character!

LBBM gives us such a great glimpse into the life and realities of a neurodiverse person, with Lizzie having ADHD. I so loved watching Lizzie's journey, with herself and with Rake. And Rake, well, I adored him too. He was the partner she needed and deserved. He wasn't perfect, but that's a detail I actually appreciated.

Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake comes out on September 6, and I hope you add it to your TBR!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

Lizzie Blake is one of the most unique and bright female MCs I've read about. I love how she embraces her quirky, weird side and doesn't care about the opinions of others (even with a rough childhood). Rake was an intriguing main character. I liked the fact that his love language was being supportive, even towards the end with the conflict. Speaking about the conflict, I thought it was unnecessary and predictable. This book could have been shorter, and still deliver its story. There were many parts that dragged for me and really didn't hold my attention for long before I got bored.
The unexpected pregnancy trope is usually a hit/miss for me, and unfortunately, it was a miss. I didn't feel the deep connection between Lizzie and Rake, and at times, it felt more like lust than love. I didn't particularly feel a connection to the characters either.
Still, I loved the friendship dynamic and the heartwarming epilogue.
We should always have more neurodiverse books because ADHD in this book was not romanticized and was told in a way that helped me understand it enough to differentiate between truth and stigma. I plan to read more about ADHD after this. I look forward to more books in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
(Will post review on Instagram closer to the release date, but the review is available on Goodreads)

Love a book that is filled with romance, twists and true angst? Then you'll love this story!

The two main characters - each with their own fears of commitment and inability to connect on a romantic level with another person - find themselves at the right place at the right time. Starting out as just another fling, these two find themselves in a rather sticky situation when Lizzie finds out that she is pregnant. The man she had a weekend fling with is brought back into her in a way she never expected - a true partner. It's a great story of two people coming together over something unexpected and finding a true, happily ever after.

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗻.

𝘓𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘪𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘦'𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 is a love letter to people who have never fit in a 'normal' societal box. It is a raw and beautiful story that illustrates the reality of a neurodiverse person and their journey to unashamedly claiming their space in the world.

Lizzie is in her late-twenties and is always the life of a the party. She knows how to have a great time and has a friend group she would die for. While she feels deeply; one thing she won’t allow herself to do is fall in love. Having spent her entire childhood hearing how she was “too much” and being taken from one psychiatrist to the next in an attempt to wrangle her personality and ADHD, she’s determined that burdening a romantic partner with her love is just not something she’s willing to do.

Just because Lizzie won’t allow herself to fall in love, doesn’t mean she lives a lonely, romance-free life. In fact, she loves sex and the comfort physical closeness brings her. As far as she’s concerned, she will have no problem spending her life enjoying one-night stands with zero attachments.

It’s all going according to plan until she meets Rake — a mysterious, sexy, emotionally unavailable (𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦) Australian that is visiting her city. They are both content with a one-night-turned-two-nights-stand and never seeing each other again…until they receive news that will change their lives irrevocably and bind them forever. Will they be able to break down their walls and create an unshakeable partnership or will their mutual fear of intimacy and emotional connection keep them at arm’s length indefinitely?

Filled with more personal growth than I can describe, incredibly written (𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭) steamy moments, and a well-paced love story, 𝘓𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘪𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘦'𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 is must-read for contemporary romance-lovers.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
♡ own-voices, neurodiverse rep
♡ dual POV
♡ sex-positive, shame-free main character
♡ numerous steamy scenes
♡ sexually suggestive baked-goods

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀:
✕ sexual harassment
✕ ableism
✕ emotional abuse

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘔𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘺 𝘌𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺, 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 "Lizzie Blake 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯’𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴/𝘚𝘵. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯’𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘯/𝘚𝘔𝘗 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺!

These two fit together so well in this one night stand novel! I adore Lizzie and love how she overcomes her challenges in life. She has a one night stand with a handsome Aussie of a man and it was her best mistake yet. I thoroughly enjoy a story where I am cheering for both of the characters the entire story and this was it. They balance each other in the best of ways and their story made me smile the entire time. It's a a fun, steamy, low angst read that will have you flipping pages!

I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD and this book spoke to my soul. I do not have it as severely as the main character, but the feelings surrounding rejection and the busy brain was described exactly how I’ve experienced. The author either has ADHD, knows someone intimately that does or did some outstanding research. What I love about this book is that it is not just an adorable romcom with a cute plot, but a book with a character that represents so many people in this world.
I got really attached to these characters. Lizzie is not just relatable, but hilarious. I love the development we get to see when she becomes more confident with her ADHD and starts to believe in herself. What makes a good book as well is that the side characters were interesting, even her new boss.
The plot wasn’t very unique, but it had a lot of the popular tropes that I do enjoy reading.
The only part I struggled with is some of the sexual content was over the top. If a lot of talk about sexual activities and parts bothers you, you may want to stay away from this book.
Overall, I’d recommend it to certain audiences and I’m looking up the authors other book to read.

I loved this book! This book made me laugh and cry, and I very rarely cry at any book, TV show, or movie. I saw a lot of myself in Lizzie. Thank you Mazey Eddings for writing this book, because I saw a lot of myself in Lizzie, which in a world where we’re often told to “calm down” or act normal, this book made me feel like not being what society wants is okay.

What a charming, sweet and funny book. Both of the main characters are so easy to love, especially Lizzie, who leaps off the page with her energy, humor and vibrancy. I really enjoyed how her and Rake’s relationship evolved and how they helped each other move past their issues. I wish the pregnancy milestones had been featured a bit more, but other than that, I really, really liked this story and look forward to checking out more from the author.

I absolutely loved this book. In fact, I think I enjoyed this book even more than the first in the series, A Brush with Love. I am not usually a fan of the accidental pregnancy trope, but this book surpassed all of my expectations, and I am so glad I had. the opportunity to read it. The characters are amazing and well developed. Lizzie is so alive, she is wild and energetic and fun. She has the best personality, and you can't help but adore her character for being so unabashedly herself. I think Rake complemented her well. The romance Eddings delivers is wonderful. The relationship that blossoms between Lizzie and Rake is so lovely, and oh boy did I love their chemistry. I was rooting for them the entire time. I loved how supportive Rake was and how he recognized he had his own emotional struggles he needed to overcome. This book is a feel-good romance, but it's also a story of what it's like to live with ADHD and it does a really great job tackling deep topics like ADHD representation, self-love, and toxic family relationships. I found myself experiencing all the emotions while reading this book. From smiling and laughing to crying, this book tugged at my heartstrings and made me emotional in all of the best ways. This is a fun, heartwarming romance that I cannot recommend enough. I adore Mazey Eddings' writing, and I cannot wait to see what's next in this series.

witty, charming, and full of fun moments, lizzie blake’s best mistake is a winner!

lizzie brings energy with her everywhere she goes. when she meets emotionally unavailable rake, she figures what’s the worst one night can do. but rake gets her humor and treats her with the kindness and respect she always craved. a surprise pregnancy has both their lives flipping upside down and navigating their feelings for each other as well as lives as new coparents.

lizzie was such a relatable main character and all i could think of with rake was liam hemsworth! a great summer read for sure!! thanks net galley for the early access!

This was a great book! Beautiful at times and heartbreaking at others. It was a unique glimpse into the life of an adult with ADHD and how to view traits and personality from a different perspective. I love that she reunited with her brother despite not being able to mend the relationship with her parents.

I recently read A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings so I was excited to start Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake. Lizzie is a talented baker with ADHD who struggles to keep track of some things and often blames herself for these struggles. She meets an Australian, Rake, at a bar and their one-night stand becomes a two-night stand and then becomes something else entirely. You don’t need to have read A Brush with Love but there is some crossover with Harper in Lizzie’s book.

What I liked: I think Eddings did an excellent job of creating a character with ADHD and some of the struggles Lizzie encounters. I really liked how Rake was also able to advocate for and support Lizzie. I love when a man stands up for his woman. Eddings also brings the spice from early on and is able to keep it spicy throughout the book.

What could be better: I found that there was just a lot of conflict and arguing in the book and that just wasn’t the vibe I needed at the time, unfortunately. I understand why the conflicts were important to the plot but it kinda dragged me down.

Overall, I think I would give this 3 out of 5 stars. However, I may revisit it later since I know what to expect now. If you are looking for a book with an accidental pregnancy, neurodivergent representation, and spice, this is absolutely the book for you.

*Please note that the ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*

This was an exceptional read! The character development, POVs and storylines were captivating! Read this one in 1.5 days!

Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin for the free book.
I absolutely adored Lizzie. She was such a fun character to get to know. There is so much depth within her. My favorite part of Edding's books are how she has a main character that is neurodivergent. Lizzie has ADHD, and this book made me understand my partner better. Tackling this topic and showing the differences in the way that those that have ADHD function was so well done. I also loved how Lizzie was, overall, surrounded by people who loved her and only wanted the best for her. Harper, Thu, and Indira are such great, honest friends to have.
I figured out through this book that I am not a surprise pregnancy trope fan. As someone who went through having a child in the recent years, I thought there needed to be so much more depth between Lizzie and Rake. Yes, there was LOTS and LOTS of physical attraction. But coparenting takes way more than physical attraction, and I wanted to see them work through the emotional attraction - and figuring out the whole 'we're having a baby' freak out more.
I loved Rake as well. He was just such a sweet man to Lizzie - the kind of person she needed.