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A review by reposefulreads
Writing Mr. Wrong by Kelley Armstrong
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Writing Mr. Wrong is my first foray into sports romance, a subgenre in contemporary romance that I haven’t had any experience with. But as a fan of Kelley Armstrong’s writing for several years, I had faith that this would be a story that I would enjoy.
Gemma Stanton is a debut romance author whose “alpha” main male character bears a strong resemblance to Mason Moretti, the NHL hockey star, her former classmate and high school crush.
While hockey has meant everything to Mason, he’s never forgotten Gemma and when an unexpected encounter on a daytime talk show brings them face-to-face after twenty years, old feelings stir.
Gemma is still healing following her divorce and trying to regain the parts of herself she sacrificed in an effort to fit into a relationship that didn’t suit her. Straightforward and very grounded, she’s understandably hesitant to allow Mason to pursue her, which is partially due to a bad experience when they were in high school.
Mason Moretti is used to being viewed as a “bad guy” on the hockey rink. Off the rink, he’s charming, considerate and sometimes unintentionally oblivious. As an older player at thirty-six, his future in hockey is becoming questionable.
What begins as a fake-dating scenario to improve publicity for Gemma’s book and Mason’s public image, slowly becomes something more. Writing Mr. Wrong is a sweet novel with a second-chance romance and two main characters who struggle at times with their personal demons and yet still manage to communicate with one another like mature adults.
Miscommunication for the sake of plot is one of my least favorite tropes and Writing Mr. Wrong thankfully avoids it. There are stumbles and mishaps, fun banter and a bit of spice. I only wished that the novel was a bit longer, as the end seemed more sudden than I was expecting.
Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for providing access to this ebook. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
Gemma Stanton is a debut romance author whose “alpha” main male character bears a strong resemblance to Mason Moretti, the NHL hockey star, her former classmate and high school crush.
While hockey has meant everything to Mason, he’s never forgotten Gemma and when an unexpected encounter on a daytime talk show brings them face-to-face after twenty years, old feelings stir.
Gemma is still healing following her divorce and trying to regain the parts of herself she sacrificed in an effort to fit into a relationship that didn’t suit her. Straightforward and very grounded, she’s understandably hesitant to allow Mason to pursue her, which is partially due to a bad experience when they were in high school.
Mason Moretti is used to being viewed as a “bad guy” on the hockey rink. Off the rink, he’s charming, considerate and sometimes unintentionally oblivious. As an older player at thirty-six, his future in hockey is becoming questionable.
What begins as a fake-dating scenario to improve publicity for Gemma’s book and Mason’s public image, slowly becomes something more. Writing Mr. Wrong is a sweet novel with a second-chance romance and two main characters who struggle at times with their personal demons and yet still manage to communicate with one another like mature adults.
Miscommunication for the sake of plot is one of my least favorite tropes and Writing Mr. Wrong thankfully avoids it. There are stumbles and mishaps, fun banter and a bit of spice. I only wished that the novel was a bit longer, as the end seemed more sudden than I was expecting.
Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for providing access to this ebook. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders