The Right Wrong Match Book Review - No Spoilers
My husband was helping our daughter with homework last night and they were working through word problems together. She kept trying to force the wrong answers to fit because she wanted them to be right so badly. He finally said, "Sometimes the answer you want isn't the right one, but the right answer is better than you expected." That wisdom stuck with me as I read The Right Wrong Match by Sara Jane Woodley. This sweet romance is about discovering that the perfect match might be the one you least expected.
Plot Summary
Daisy has been harboring feelings for Luke Brooks, her best friend's grumpy older brother, since high school. She knows it's hopeless—he's never shown interest in her that way, and he's been dealing with the fallout from his runaway bride situation. The whole town won't stop trying to set him up with people, and he's made it clear he's not interested in dating. Daisy decides it's time to move on and find her own happily ever after. She joins a dating app and starts chatting with someone who seems promising. But when she tries to send a date invitation to one match, a technical glitch sends it to twenty men at once. Panicking, she pretends it was intentional and calls it a singles fundraiser for the struggling community center. The town council loves the idea and volunteers Luke to help her plan more events. Now Daisy is stuck working closely with the one man she's been trying to get over. As they spend time together, Luke starts showing a softer side beneath his grumpy exterior. What Daisy doesn't know is that Luke has discovered he's the one she's been chatting with on the dating app all along. He's been falling for her through their messages but hasn't told her yet because he wants to make sure he's truly ready for a relationship before risking her heart.
Why I Love This Book
I love how lighthearted and fun this story is. The dating app mishap is hilarious and creates the perfect setup for forced proximity. Daisy is sunshine personified—she's kind, community-minded, and genuinely loves helping others. Luke is the perfect grumpy hero who only softens for Daisy. I think the best friend's brother dynamic adds great tension. The small town setting in Mirror Valley is cozy and the quirky characters are entertaining. This is book two in the series but works well as a standalone. The romance is sweet with swoony kisses but no explicit scenes, making it perfect for readers who want emotional connection without steam. The secret pen pal element where they're chatting on the app without knowing who the other is adds fun dramatic irony.
Who Will Like This Book
This book is perfect for readers who love best friend's brother romances and grumpy/sunshine pairings. If you enjoy small town settings with quirky characters and community events, you'll love Mirror Valley. Fans of sweet romance with swoony kisses but no explicit scenes will appreciate the clean content. The dating app mishap and mistaken identity elements add humor and fun complications. This works as a standalone, but reading the first book gives you more background on Luke's failed engagement. Great for anyone who wants a feel-good romantic comedy with heart.
⚠️ Trigger warning: past failed engagement/runaway bride, small town gossip.
Tagged As
contemporary romance, sweet romance, small town romance, best friend's brother, grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, dating app, mistaken identity, secret pen pals, romantic comedy, community center fundraiser, HEA, Love in Mirror Valley series.
Steam Level
This is a sweet, clean romance with swoony kisses and chemistry but no explicit content. The focus is on emotional connection and developing their relationship. Perfect for readers who want romance without steam.
