Loved this audiobook so much that I immediately bought the audiobook for Finding Mr. Write, even though I already own the paperback! What a fun story. I loved their chemistry. I loved Mason's growth. The flashback scenes were adorable.
Both of these narrators are new to me and I thought they both delivered perfectly! Highly recommend!

I love the story and how ut has been developed.
The narrators have been very good doing the voice and all the exclamation.

I recieved a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Netgalley and Hatchette Audio for the copy!

❀.* 2.75 💫
╰┈➤ no spoiler review

◤❀ ❝𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 ‘𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞’ 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 ‘𝐈'𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫’.❞ ❀◥

ೃ⁀➷ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲
↬ Sports romance
↬ Second-chance
↬ No third-act breakups
↬ Banter

⇒ I was so, so excited for this arc! The average rating was good and the hypnosis sounded like so much fun and the dual audio book was beautiful. This genuinely might be the best audiobook I've ever listened to. I'm not a big audiobook listener, but if you are I couldn't recommend this enough.

┊📚┊Gemma Stanson
I'm going to be honest, Gemma got on my nerves. She was so held up with her grudges that she refused to see the good in those around her. I just hate when main characters are so negative because I just don't vibe with being in that perspective.

┊🏒┊Mason Moretti
I actually liked Mason a lot. I'm not one to give people labels but my man totally had undiagnosed anxiety. His perspective was much more enjoyable than Gemma's. I enjoyed seeing his character arc unfold and I'm happy with the way it ended.

💿 now playing ↷

♪ “This Love” – Taylor Swift
✿ ↪ "This love left a permanent mark
This love is glowing in the dark."

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♪ “The Stranger” – Ingrid Andress
✿ ↪ "Let's trace those steps 'til we can find
Where we got lost in love that time."


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♪ “how many things” – Sabrina Carpenter
✿ ↪ "Remember when you left once?
That never made too much sense to me."

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: ̗̀➛ After some debate on what I was going to rate this, I settled on a solid 2.75 🌟 because as fun as it was when I did listen to it, I never felt the urge to come back to it. The plot just didn't have me hooked and it could be slow or repetitive at times, like there were moments that had me feeling like the whole story was one big circle.

It’s great to see authors giving their own twists to tropes that are starting to feel too repetitive.

After wanting to be an author all her life, Gemma is finally releasing her first romance book, even though it has an alpha hero that she doesn’t like to please the audience. A hero that 's based on a very famous hockey player she used to know very well. But the descriptions are hazy enough to avoid people realizing he’s Mason Moretti, right?

But they figure it out. Now, Gemma has to somehow go along the narrative of the sweet romance writer that wrote fanfiction about her famous hockey player and, now, has a second chance at love with him. People are eating the story up, and that’s great marketing for both, even if Gemma is not looking forward to being hurt again by Mason Moretti.


I listened to this as an audiobook and it had a huge impact on my enjoyment. I especially loved the voice of the female narrator, Patricia Santomasso, even though both were great. While I know I’d have loved this on ebook too, having narrators that make me want to keep listening forever and help you feel along with the characters really enhanced the reading experience.


As for the romance, I loved that the author added some little twists that made the story refreshing. For example, the fake dating trope wasn’t the type of fake dating you often see, where the limits are blurred and they have to keep acting as if they like each other and lying. Here, Mason and Gemma started to meet to make use of the publicity, but the ‘dates’ were about reconnecting, since they used to be friends. They would upload selfies and hold hands, but that was it. They never even acknowledge if they were in a relationship or not.

Another example was their first ‘date’. There are so many scenes that were bold to add, because they weren’t perfect, but that was exactly why the story felt authentic. Even the third act problem was interesting!

I also appreciated that we didn’t have misunderstandings. There was a scene where I wouldn’t have even minded if the author decided to make us suffer, but the characters refused to keep going without going through their feelings!

Also, the slow burn killed me. I loved how the sexual tension was present from the beginning, how the author didn’t hesitate to write a heroine who wasn’t afraid to acknowledge she desired the hero. I felt Mason (H) was the romantic in this book, and I loved it.

On top of that, I loved Gemma (h) and Mason (H), they were so relatable and the narrators really brought them to life. This has a dual POV and I appreciated that the author didn’t favour one over the other. Both had their issues and time in the book to figure out how to deal with them.

Overall, it was a pleasure listening to this audiobook. I’m not joking, one of the highlights of my day was waking up and hitting play. I was so sorry it was over!😭 Writing Mr. Wrong had heart, it was refreshing and had an amazing slow burn that didn’t rely on misunderstandings. I highly recommend both the story and the audiobook.

I kindly received an ARC from Netgalley and Hachette Audio in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


🎧Read as an audiobook.
Audiobook rating: 4.5 stars.

I adored this book! I enjoyed the development of Gemma and Mason's characters as we watch them revisit past mistakes, learning from them as they have a second chance to redeem themselves, not only in the eyes of one-another, but in their own eyes. I loved the nuances behind each of their backstories and how it influenced their decision-making processes as adults. I especially appreciated the development of Mason's character, as he continuously second-guesses himself, striving to obtain perfection but never quite knowing how, as a reflection of his relationship with his father. Gemma's struggle to rediscover herself and regain her inner fire was also extremely relatable.

Their connection felt authentic, wholesome, and fun. I was rooting for them the whole way! This is the perfect read for anyone looking for a warm, hopeful read with a lovable, relatable cast of characters.

A really cute book. Not too much unexpected but lots of fun. Great for a day at the beach or by the pool

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Hachette Audio and Forever for the advance listener copy of Writing Mr. Wrong by Kelley Armstrong.

Gemma writes a book which includes a leading character based off of her first crush. Her first crush, Mason, so happens to have become a pro hockey player. When Gemma ends up meeting Mason once again because of her book, both can benefit from the publicity.

I was drawn to Writing Mr. Wrong based on the premise. I enjoyed getting to listen to the audiobook. The narrator was great and really kept me engaged throughout the book. I thought this was an easy, enjoyable read. The main character, Gemma, was a highlight of the story for me.

If you enjoy a second chance romance, this is a book to check out.

Writing Mr. Wrong was a sweet little rom-com! I loved the setup—a romance author writing about her childhood crush (who totally messed up) and then boom, he’s back in her life... as a pro hockey player. Yes please.

The second chance + childhood crush combo was a win for me, and both characters had some emotional stuff to work through, which added a little depth. I really liked that they tried to face their issues, but it all wrapped up so fast. Like, one talk and we’re done? I wanted more. More time with them, more of their story, just... more.

Still, the audio was great—Patricia Santomasso and Sean Patrick Hopkins nailed it. Easy listen, sweet story. Just left me wishing it had gone a bit deeper.

Solid 3 ⭐read. This book was a cute rom-com. It was a quick read and was nice and fluffy. I like getting to know these MCs. I enjoyed this second chance romance that was based on childhood crushed. The fake dating aspect threw me off a little just because it was also second chance romance. But it all came together. I felt that the development needed a little more emphasis and then you gave me a third act and miscommunication (which isn't my favorite). It was well done I just wanted a little more in the end, but all in all, it was a solid 3 star read.

Both narrators Patricia Santomasso and Sean Patrick Hopkins did a very good job bringing these characters to life.

Thank you NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 stars - Loved the idea of this book - romance author uses her childhood crush who wronged her as inspiration for a character. That crush is now a pro hockey player and she's the one who got away. Both characters are dealing with emotional issues and I liked how they were attempting to work through them. The pacing felt a little off. I can't pinpoint exactly where but it seemed rushed or that they talked about their problems once and then it was the end. I was left wanting a little more - more of the characters, more of their story. Overall a cute romcom. Audio was great with dual narrators.

After reading Finding Mr. Right last year, I couldn't wait to read Writing Mr. Wrong! I'm happy to report that even with high expectations, this book did not disappoint!

I loved Gemma and Mason, I thought they had great chemistry. I liked the way they were able to help each other and grow. The dual narration was perfect, the narrators definitely brought this story to life and kept me thoroughly entertained!

Okay. To start, tropes: emotional abuse, divorce, hockey, bad boy, redemption, dyslexia, mental health representation, witty banter, second chance romance.
If that isn't enough, the book was great!
We have Mason - a hockey player, an arrogant, puppy-like attitude, and an aging athlete.
Gemma - new author, divorced, introverted, and very shy.
A witty Grandma.
Easy read, a little bit of drama, and witty characters.
This was a quick and easy read. I love this for a fun summer read.
Get this for your poolside days!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
Happy Reading!

3.5⭐️ omg did this remind me of fanfic i used to read.. i felt so bad for gemma when she explained how her marriage ended. the nasty behavior and comments allen made towards her sickened me. he deserves nothing but the worst thing that could ever happen to a person. the cease and desist noticed made me laugh, it was so silly. i liked that he was lowkey kinda unaware and dense in high school and it wasn't just magically fixed the second he's trying to make things right with her and was making little mistakes while trying his best. he didn't know he was making mistakes until she finally spoke about it and realized where his faults lie. there was some miscommunication but it was solved pretty quickly so i didn't entirely mind it!! she had her little y/n moment and i was living for it! i think the narrators did such a good job with this one, they definitely kept me entertained and locked in! i could not put it down!!!

thank you hachette audio and netgalley for the arc!

Mason and Gemma's story started in kindergarten. But misunderstanding, fear, and secrets kept them apart. Can they rewrite their story and finally have their happily ever after. A great book with lots of feelings and emotions. The audiobook with Patricia Santomasso and Sean Patrick Hopkins is one of the best dual narrations I've ever listened to. It seems as if they are together in the same room and as if it's real life and not a novel. Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC copy and this is my honest review.

I preferred the dual narration, made the audio much more enjoyable. I love a good second chance romance and this hit just right. Just enough flashbacks interspersed with current day that it worked out well.

Friends, send help. I’m not sure I recognize myself. This is the second book in a week where the dreaded miscommunication device works to advance a plot. I think I need an intervention.

Gemma is a romance novelist in need of some momentum to help book sales. Mason is a hard nosed hockey enforcer whose reputation requires an overhaul. They go back … way back to when high school where a kiss behind the bleachers went terribly wrong. While Gemma may have based her bad boy hero on Mason, she’s pretty sure no one will notice until another high school classmate sets them up for a reunion on her morning tv show and points out the resemblance.

Mason and Gemma cook up a fake dating plot to boost her sales and rescue his reputation. There’s only one problem and it’s a big one—both Gemma and Mason are still harboring those pesky feelings that caused trouble in the first place.

High school is also where the miscommunication started and it continues into the present. A three day getaway gives Gemma and Mason the chance to talk through their history and present concerns. Friends, they talk. THEY REALLY TALK and it works.

I loved Mason. He’s the typical tough guy with a heart of gold. I have a soft spot for that type as I married one of those big softies. Gemma is recovering from a divorce and marriage where she sacrificed herself and her desires. I loved them together as they figured out who they were then, who they are now, and who they could be as a couple.

I encourage readers to give this one a try. It balances lighthearted fun with substantive emotions. The characters are lovable and their chemistry feels genuine. Oh, and the spice is spicy without overwhelming the plot. I almost passed on this one and I’m glad I didn’t.

Narrated by Patricia Santomasso and Sean Patrick Hopkins in duet makes this a highly satisfying and delightful listen.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the advance listening copy. All opinions are my own.

I loved this! The FMC is a writer and used an old night school crush who is now a professional hockey player ( our MMC) as the looks inspiration for her new book, this results in a mean girl from high school to bring each other on her talk show causing the 2 to reconnect. This second chance romance is done so well and shows the growth of the 2 main characters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5/5)

I received this audiobook as an ARC in exchange for my honest review — thank you to NetGalley and Kelley Armstrong.

I requested Writing Mr. Wrong because the title intrigued me, and the idea of a romance between an aspiring writer and a hockey player sounded promising. I wasn’t familiar with Kelley Armstrong beforehand, so I went in with no expectations.

This rom-com plays with several familiar tropes: friends-turned-enemies-to-lovers, redemption arc, fake dating, a post-divorce heroine, a playboy-turned-lover, and a wealthy hockey star. The story follows Gemma, an aspiring author who bases the arrogant male lead in her romance novel on her high school nemesis, Mason—now a famous hockey player. When people start recognizing him from her book, he finds out… and the story takes off from there.

While the premise was fun and the setup had great potential, the execution felt a little too neat. The characters, especially the leads, felt somewhat scripted. Every flaw seemed to come with a perfect backstory and an equally perfect resolution, which made the character development feel overly constructed. The side characters were likable but similarly flawless—always insightful, helpful, and understanding. It’s refreshing to see a world full of non-toxic, kind people, but it also made the story feel a bit too polished to be believable.

The romance itself was sweet, albeit a little idealized. The idea that Mason, a famous playboy athlete, had been holding a torch for Gemma for 20 years stretched believability for me. Still, I appreciated how he respected her boundaries, especially early on. Their dynamic felt grounded in mutual respect, which is always a plus.

That said, the book lacked standout emotional moments. Nothing really swept me off my feet or left me thinking about it afterward. It was enjoyable and easy to listen to, but also quite predictable.

The writing was decent, though Mason’s point of view was overloaded with hockey metaphors. It felt like the author was very determined to remind us that, yes, he is a hockey player—every time she possibly could. It‘s like she hit every opportunity like a puck with a stick and manouvered it right into the net!

The audio narration, however, was excellent. The narrators’ voices fit the characters well and brought them to life in a really natural way.

In the end, Writing Mr. Wrong is a solid, feel-good rom-com with low toxicity, likable leads, and a neat resolution. If you enjoy comforting, trope-filled romances where everything wraps up nicely, this could be a great pick. For me, it was a pleasant, easy listen—but a little too perfect to feel truly memorable.

This story was so well done — I’ll 100% be checking out more from Kelley Armstrong! With mature-aged characters, the communication in this book felt refreshing and authentic. The character growth was beautifully handled, and it made the story truly special.

I especially appreciated how real and relatable the emotional dynamics were — like how a partner can do something with good intentions, but it doesn’t always land that way. Honestly, I’ve been on the receiving end of that, so it hit home.

The narration was excellent — and duet narration is always a win in my book! Even though it’s written in third-person POV, it’s done so right 👏.

I have mostly read Kelley Armstrong's Casey Duncan series, so it was nice to visit her romance side! This is a second chances romance between Gemma, a new author trying to get her first book to sell, and Mason, one of her high school classmates that's gone on to be a successful pro hockey player. They get reconnected by another old classmate who is trying to ambush Gemma, but Mason saves the day. When the resulting publicity helps push Gemma's book up the chart, he asks if she wants to fake date to get some more social media coverage.

But Mason has a secret. He has been pining after Gemma since kindergarten, but he just can't seem to get out of his own way.

I liked this a lot, and found it to be very emotionally mature. Gemma didn't just roll over and let Mason get away with things when he screwed up, but she also didn't write him off completely without trying to understand why he might be doing the things he does. I would put the spice in the medium category, and it's definitely a slow burn.

I plan to pick up another of Armstrong's romances very soon!