Title: Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake
Author: Mazey Eddings
Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Rom-Com
Publisher: Headline Eternal
Pages: 336
Release Date: 6 September 2022
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Hello fellow book lovers today I'm sharing my review for Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake, a companion novel to Mazey Edding’s TikTok sensation A Brush With Love. It's a wonderfully funny, swoon worthy and emotionally deep rom-com that was just as satisfyingly unputdownable as its predecessor, with two relatable, charming protagonists I absolutely ADORED!
Synopsis
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.
Review
I absolutely loved Eddings’ debut and adored It’s main character Harper, so
I knew Harper's friend, Lizzie’s story was gonna be good. I hadn’t anticipated for Lizzie to literally steal my heart and usurp Harper’s spot as my favourite neurodivergent character. Lizzie is such a vibrant ray of sunshine that I can’t imagine anyone not loving!
She definitely goes on a poignant, life changing journey (which is to be expected given she’s about to become a mum) but having had such an awful, upbringing with emotionally neglectful parents it easy to see why Lizzie struggles with intimacy and opening herself up to others. But her relationship with Rake was a soothing and uplifting balm to the struggles and insecurity Lizzie has endured and I loved how protective, caring and supportive Rake was every step of the way.
He’s an absolute cinnamon roll of a character who should be protected at all costs, as despite still dealing with his own emotional baggage surrounding a breakup, moves halfway across the world to support the stranger carrying his child—and to be ready to co-parent alongside them.
Although the chemistry is palpable immediately between these two and the romance is absolutely swoon worthy, I have to admit it’s Mazey Edding’s delicately crafted, sensitive portrayal of neurodivergence and sex positivity was what really made this a standout read, with endaringly relatable characters (main and supporting) that literally leapt off the page—we’re even treated not one but two perfect antagonists in the form of Lizzie’s cold, judgemental mum and Rake’s misogynistic boss (trust me there’s no redeeming either of them) you’re gonna love to hate.
Overall, a uniquely heartwarming and utterly addictive contemporary romance that fans of accidental pregnancy, forced proximity or the grumpy/sunshine trope are bound to enjoy.
Also, thanks to headline eternal and Netgalley for the e-arc.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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