The Wrong Guy is a fantastic heartfelt storyline that will leave you wanting more. You won’t want to put this one down until the very end. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading this arc.

I’m convinced Lauren Blakely can’t write anything but amazing books! This was so enjoyable. The characters were related and the overall story was chef’s kiss!

JESSE FREAKING SULLIVAN. This man🥵 oh momma. The book starts with them.. you know. So I’m thinking we are going spicy the whole time! Not so much. Communication is not Wren and Jesse’s strong point. They are working on it! Figuring out their relationship with family drama is fun🙃

I really enjoyed this book. Wren is a force! She is strong but I love how Jesse compliments it. The drama was perfect with the story. I thought I was gonna hate Chrissy and Lucy but I was surprised to be cheering for them by the end!

The Wrong Guy is a fast paced small town romance. I really enjoyed the banter between the two main characters. This was a friends to lovers which who does t love that trope! I would 100% recommend for a quick read

Wren and Jesse… were together then apart and find themselves together again. I loved their banter and connection. Loved how he is there for her and taking care of her. Loved watching them fall in love!

I had a hard time connecting with the main characters. The actions of the MMC threw me off. I wasn't a fan of the nickname he called Wren or how he dominated out of jealousy. This shouldn't deter those who enjoy those qualities. That being said, I did like Wren. She's a lawyer with a fierce attitude. There were some adorable moments between Wren and Jesse. Jesse is a protective man and knows how to treat a lady but the alpha male vibe didn't resonate with me. I want to note that the side characters were amazing. :) I loved the antics of the aunt and just how realistic she was portrayed as a woman scrorned. The intimate scenes were well written and I would suggest this book for those who want tons of spice. I plan to give the first book of this series a chance and look forward to checking out more books by Lauren.

Tropes: Miscommunication, Alpha Male, and Lots of Spice.

Love Always, Catherine

I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I really enjoyed this book and ready it in one sitting, it had the perfect amount of banter and angst between the two main characters which I absolutely love. It was also funny and had me laughing on several occasions. The setting of the book and the side characters fitted really well into the story, which made it just perfect for me. Would definitely recommend this!

The most unlikely of lovers, Wren and Jesse spend the majority of the book laboring under the assumption that the other isn’t a good fit. But, as with all good romances, facing the bad guy together United them in more ways than one.

Lauren Landish successfully spins another tale of longing between two outwardly appearing opposites that just might be perfect for one another.

it's hard for me to like friends to lovers, but friends with benefits to lovers, is one of my favorite tropes and this one didn't disappoint one bit, so i recommend it.

This is a delightful second chance romance set in the small town of Cold Springs. Wren and Jesse, despite their undeniable chemistry, struggle with communication and commitment issues. As they navigate their friends-with-benefits relationship, they are thrust into the midst of a high-profile divorce that impacts both their personal and professional lives. Despite their misunderstandings and miscommunications, Wren and Jesse's love for each other shines through, eventually leading to a satisfying happily ever after. With engaging banter, heartwarming moments, and unexpected twists, "The Wrong Guy" offers readers a compelling mix of romance, humor, and drama.

I loved this book!! It was fabulous and well done. The characters were on point and I thought the plot was well developed. I would recommend this book to others.

The Wrong Guy is a relatively fast paced small town romance between two likeable enough characters. I know thats not the most positive review but its a good book, just maybe a little too heavy on small town building contracts and other peoples stories. I would have liked to hear more about Wren and Ford actually, it almost felt like they were side characters in their own story.

Wren and Jessie are the absolute perfect team. They will home allies trying to save their town and Wren will finally succumb to the feelings she never thought were possible. This book was absolutely hilarious and Lauren will make you laugh all the way through as Wren and Jessie navigate the next step in their relationship.

This is the second book of the Cold Springs series, but can easily be read as a standalone. Wren is a city attorney and Jesse is a construction worker. They have nothing in common, but work really well together as friends with benefits. Wren secretly wants more out of the relationship, but Jesse doesn't want to settle down. On his side, Jesse is completely in love with Wren, but he's just a construction worker, and she is an attorney, way out of his league. He believes there could never be a future for them. Miscommunication between the two results in the wrong assumptions. But when Wren's aunt and uncle are divorcing and ultimately the whole town is affected , Jesse and Wren work together to protect the people of the town they love so much. Together, they realize they make a great team, in more ways than one.
I found this to be a well-written romcom with plenty of sizzle and romance and of course comedy, that kept me smiling along. The banter between the two was fun to read. I also enjoyed getting to know Jesse and Wren and following their relationship and see it blossom into something more. A really fun and enjoyable read!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and Montlake and am voluntarily leaving my review.

This was a really good book with humour, great chemistry between the characters and it was a quick read for me since I started and finished it in less than one day.

So if you are looking for a quick read that is a good rom-com then this might be the book for you.
I have never before read anything by Lauren Landish and after this one I will definitely read more by her.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Mary – ☆☆☆☆
Wren and Jesse are the IT couple, only no one knows it. They have a friends-with-benefits relationship, but when Wren wants more Jesse pulls away.

Several years later, Wren is asked to help an out-of-town attorney with a high-profile case. Jesse began to see what he had wanted and had been missing all along. As the case progresses, Wren learns more than she should but knows who is in the wrong. She also spends more time with Jesse and knows that is where she is meant to be.

This story is filled with a little mystery, suspense, and a lot of steaminess and fun. You will not want to stop reading. I enjoyed this story and look forward to more from this author.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the second in the series, and whilst you would definitely have more backstory if you had read the first one, you could still enjoy this as a standalone and then go back.

Wren is part of the Ford clan, but works hard to be her own person after the bad reputation of her uncle and his impact on her father in the past. So it is more difficult than one might imagine, especially when her loathsome uncle decides to divorce his wife, and there is a lot of drama around that event. It has an impact on a big housing project, and potentially on the livelihood of her 'friend-with-benefits' building contractor Jesse.

These two are super cute when together, and clearly meant for each other, but Wren is so busy establishing her career and taking on a leadership role at work, and Jesse feels that she deserves better than a builder who works for her uncle. It is entertaining watching it all play out – I could have done with less about Chrissy and her divorce demands, but it does enable a bit of legal complexity to be brought into the story, and a lawyer who develops an interest in Wren.

Unexpectedly, Wren also improves her understanding of her father, and the family is stronger for the revelations in this book.

Really enjoyable romantic read.

I really enjoyed this - Ford and Wren's chemistry was excellently written and I loved going back to Cold Springs, the cast of characters is amazingly written!

Fairly predictable rom com but it was still a good read that I enjoyed it. It was also a quick read.

This read, which is apart of a series, is a cute, friends to lovers read. I enjoyed that there were familiar characters that make appearances and the dynamics of the main characters was intriguing and enjoyable. I really also liked how quirky some of the side characters are and the cozy small town feeling you find in this book.

Well this book starts off in your face and I while it said Prologue I was wondering what I missed to start off so, so very spicy. Whoa. This is the second book in the Cold Springs series and I am invested. Wren and Jesse are a couple I am rooting for, the blue collar worker and the city lawyer trying to save jobs and the town. I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more in the series.