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The Best Mistake

(Southern U O'Brien Brothers #1)

Cookie O'Gorman (Goodreads Author)

4.04 · Rating details · 326 ratings · 70 reviews

Honor Tierney just wants one night with the playboy.

One hot, steamy, meaningless hookup, and then she'll happily go back to reading her favorite books, studying to be an accountant and writing for the campus-paper-nobody-reads. Too bad she ends up in the wrong bed, with the wrong brother…who gives her the hottest night of her life.

Archer O'Brien just wants to play ball.

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May 13, 2020 Jen ♥Star-Crossed Book Blog♥ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: new-adult, good-boys-i-love, sigh-bbf, kindle-unlimited, dont-cry, favorites, hot-hot-hot, arcs, love-makes-my-heart-happy, favorite-heroines

The Best Mistake was sexy, hilarious and so much fun. When I finished that last page, I still had happy tears falling down my face. This book was exactly what I needed. It had friendship, family, love and made me laugh so much. So if you're a fan of romance set in college or sports romance, then definitely add this one to your tbr!

Only I, Honor Tierney, bookworm extraordinaire, writing recluse, and apparent virgin-for-life, could’ve confused one O’Brien brother for another.

Honor was The Best Mistake was sexy, hilarious and so much fun. When I finished that last page, I still had happy tears falling down my face. This book was exactly what I needed. It had friendship, family, love and made me laugh so much. So if you're a fan of romance set in college or sports romance, then definitely add this one to your tbr!

Only I, Honor Tierney, bookworm extraordinaire, writing recluse, and apparent virgin-for-life, could’ve confused one O’Brien brother for another.

Honor was looking for a one night stand and who better to have one with then Baylor O'Brien. He was absolutely gorgeous, athletic and known for his player ways. Except Honor hooked up with Baylor's brother, Archer, and she was none the wiser. But it set Honor and Archer on a path that had me smiling and laughing from that first chapter to the last.

The only thing I knew for certain: Guys like him and girls like me didn’t mix.
This couldn’t end well.

I loved how easy it was to connect with Honor Tierney. She was a down to Earth girl who didn't want to emotionally get hurt from a relationship. Her past had jaded her and I understood why she doubted others interest in her. But she was a wonderful friend and had such a good heart. I absolutely loved Honor, especially when she spoke her mind. Her happiness, embarrassment, nervousness all felt like mine. And a lot of those emotions were tied into her moments with Archer.

“Did you really think I’d give up that easily?”
“Most guys would,” she said with a shrug.
Yeah well, I wasn’t most guys.

Archer O'Brien was the oldest of six siblings. And he played on a college baseball team with three other of his brothers. They were amazing and some of them were destined to go pro. But it felt like Archer had the weight of the world on his shoulders. So when Honor stumbled into his life, I loved how his worries disappeared when she was around. And even though Honor had her walls up, Archer was patient with her. Just like he was in baseball. I loved watching him try and knock down her walls. Especially since he was kind, determined, smart, humble and oh so sexy. He even had a sense of humor and made me laugh. I fell so hard for Archer!

“I went along with the friends thing because that’s what you wanted. I’m absolutely willing to try no strings attached, if that’s what will make you happy.”
He paused, shook his head.
“But I want so much more from you than sex.”
I forgot how to breathe.

This book was a ton of fun and I was rooting for Honor and Archer every step of the way. From awkward to embarrassment to heartfelt to steamy, they had all the moments. So when Honor got tasked with covering the baseball team Archer was on, for the school paper, I couldn't contain my excitement. I loved how their time together could turn from being so simple into something with so much heat. But family and friendship also played such a huge roll in this story. I loved Archer's siblings and Honor's close friends. They rounded out the story perfectly and I'm so excited for future books about the siblings.

“Can I—”
“Yes.” My answer was immediate.
Honor gave me a look. “But you didn’t even let me finish. I could’ve asked for anything.”
“Exactly. And I would give it to you.”

So yes, I definitely recommend this book! The Best Mistake was mesmerizing, addictive and sexy! This book is for everyone out there who loves romance that melts your heart. The chemistry between Honor and Archer was addictive and the family and friendships added so much depth to this story. It all felt so real and it was so easy to devour. The Best Mistake is another huge hit by Cookie O'Gorman and I can't wait to see whose story she writes next in this world!

His frown softened to something that looked like awe as I shivered.
“You’re so beautiful,” he said, meeting my eyes again. “So damn beautiful.”

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May 12, 2020 T.H. Hernandez rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-need-to-read, contemporary, favorites, romance, arcs, authors-i-love, cant-wait-to-read, nerds-i-love, read-in-2020, new-adult

This is the first new adult novel I’ve read by Cookie O’Gorman, and I’m hooked. She took everything I love about her young adult books: quirky, fun characters and angsty romance, and mixed them up with older characters with more independence, but still trying to figure out life. The combination is both heart-warming and hysterical. Honor Tierney is about to finish up college, still a virgin. Baylor O’Brien has the reputation as a ladies man who leaves his partners satisfied. Who better to give h This is the first new adult novel I’ve read by Cookie O’Gorman, and I’m hooked. She took everything I love about her young adult books: quirky, fun characters and angsty romance, and mixed them up with older characters with more independence, but still trying to figure out life. The combination is both heart-warming and hysterical. Honor Tierney is about to finish up college, still a virgin. Baylor O’Brien has the reputation as a ladies man who leaves his partners satisfied. Who better to give her a night she’ll never forget? Unless she accidentally mistakes one O’Brien brother for another, with hilarious results. What follows is two college seniors trying to make sense of one mixed-up night that might be anything but a failed one-night stand. Add a plethora of O’Brien siblings, Honor’s diverse roommates, and more than a few sparks to ignite a series of events that are at times laugh-out-loud funny and gut-punching. While this is Honor’s and Archer’s story, I can’t wait to find out what happens with the rest of this crew! I’m so happy this is the first book in a new series.

Plot
This is a straight up romance without any real sub-plotting, but the romance drives the story so well, not much else is needed. The back and forth between what Archer wants and what Honor wants along with misconceptions and assumptions on both their parts drives the bulk of the conflict, with Archer’s siblings contributing the rest. When you put that many alpha males together, all from the same family, sparks are bound to fly. The best dialogue is between the O’Brien siblings.

Characters
O’Gorman excels at characters. Honor is equal parts smart, socially awkward, and adorable. The only thing I didn’t really like about her was how little self-esteem she has. And that didn’t really change over the course of the story the way I hoped it would. But her best friend and roommate, Charlie, more than makes up for it with an over-abundance of self-assuredness. She’s the yin to Honor’s yang. Guys fall all over themselves to be with her, except for Archer’s brother, Chase. These two need their own story, stat. Then there’s Rose, the third roommate, who I still haven’t figured out yet, and the O’Brien sister, now a freshman, who rounds out the apartment. Her best friend, June, has it bad for bad boy Baylor, and I’m convinced their story will be the best of the bunch. And above them all is the baseball coach and Mama O’Brien herself, who keeps them all in line while coaching the winningest team in college baseball.

What I Loved About THE BEST MISTAKE
1. Honor. Delightfully awkward and funny.

2. Archer. As the oldest O’Brien, he has a sense of responsibility that keeps him on the straight and narrow as his brothers devolve into drinking, brawling, and general debauchery.

3. Baseball. I miss sports of all kinds during this pandemic life we’re in now, but since it’s baseball season, I really enjoyed the ballpark scenes.

4. The O’Brien Brothers. Each is very different from the other, making for a colorful cast of characters.

5. Charlie. She was my favorite character in the book and I can’t wait for her story.

Bottom Line
A fun, fast-paced contemporary romance with plenty of laugh-out loud moments.

Disclaimer
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Apr 10, 2020 Vanessa ♛Queen Alchemy ϟ Novel Nerd Faction♛ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 2020-new-release-challenge, reviewed, arc, new-adult, 2020-contemporary-romance-challenge, contemporary, own-ebook-read, sports-romance, romance

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.

OH. MY. GOD. This book completely tipped me off my axis. I am so smitten with this book right now, ya'll. I am 100% here for this and you should be too.

It's no wonder why this author's books are so amazing because her storytelling is unparalleled. I first read The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad by this author and I remember fondly that I fell totally in love with the storytel Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.

OH. MY. GOD. This book completely tipped me off my axis. I am so smitten with this book right now, ya'll. I am 100% here for this and you should be too.

It's no wonder why this author's books are so amazing because her storytelling is unparalleled. I first read The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad by this author and I remember fondly that I fell totally in love with the storytelling from the get-go. Her writing voice is brilliant and she has a unique way of touching readers through the story. The narration is smooth but never dull. The connection that she makes with the reader through her words is impressive.

These characters...what can I say? They were glorious. And I am not only talking about the main characters, Honor and Archer. The entire cast of characters is amazing. I was so drawn into this story because of this stellar cast of characters. I am truly waiting with bated breath for more books in this series to release. These characters left such an impression on me. I loved the incredible representation of both family and friendship in this story. It warmed my heart so much. As for the main characters, both Honor and Archer were well-developed characters and they both had such immense growth in the story. I felt very connected to them. I also felt that they were portrayed very realistically which only made the story seem more authentic.

The romance of this story really had my heart thumping in my chest. From the embarrassing and hilarious meet-cute to the very end of the book, this couple had me invested in their love story. Honor and Archer had immediate and electric chemistry. What's more, is that they had a wonderful friendship. I was rooting for this couple from the first scene.

I really loved the plot of this story and I think that the author did a fine job of setting everything up in the story. The premise is totally riveting - a case of mistaken identity in the most humorous meet-cute leading to true love. The entire story was magical. I read this book in a single sitting because I legit couldn't put the book down.

Overall, this is another home run story from Cookie O'Gorman! I am so in love with her writing and it can only get better from here. If you liked her YA books then this NA story will blow you away. This book is a new favorite for me! I can't wait for the next book!

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May 23, 2020 Danielle added it

Shelves: romance

So our main character Honor goes to her first college party to have a one night stand to get rid of her virginity and move on. Her plan is to proposition the notorious player Baylor O’Brien, and she goes up to his room to do just that. But, plot twist, the man she believes to be Baylor is actually his brother (and roommate) Archer O’Brien, who is a uber-responsible, great, swoony guy. They have instant chemistry, but don’t think they’ll see each other again after that night. Haha, that obviously So our main character Honor goes to her first college party to have a one night stand to get rid of her virginity and move on. Her plan is to proposition the notorious player Baylor O’Brien, and she goes up to his room to do just that. But, plot twist, the man she believes to be Baylor is actually his brother (and roommate) Archer O’Brien, who is a uber-responsible, great, swoony guy. They have instant chemistry, but don’t think they’ll see each other again after that night. Haha, that obviously doesn’t happen.

The O’Brien family includes 5 brothers and one sister. Each brother (and sister) has their own distinct personality and quirks. The 4 older brothers in college all play on a baseball team together and are basically God’s gift to baseball. I’m not sure if this is interesting if you haven’t read the book yet, but I think I could write a 20 page dissertation on the O’Brien family. I want to hug them all and I really REALLY hope they all get their own book and romance story.

I’m pretty sure this author knows everything I like in a romance and what I don’t and writes her books with a little door into my mind showing her what I’ll want to read. All the unnecessary stuff is gone and the drama stems from genuinely understandable issues and people making believable mistakes. The romance was oh so good. Archer is a complete teddy bear but also sO hot. Whenever him and Honor are together on the page my kindle starts steaming, I swear.

My favorite part about this book (and the other books I’ve read by this author) is that they always make me happy. The story is angsty but won’t depress you in the process. That’s a pretty great thing to be able to do as a writer, BUT, what she also manages to do that sets her apart, is write characters that feel so real you will always become attached without fail. They will grow on you no matter what and you’ll like them. She has a real gift for writing characters. This isn’t just a surface level romance. There’s so much heart and friendship and love you’ll feel it too. If you’re a big fan of romance, I don’t know how these books could disappoint. ...more

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May 04, 2020 Shatarupa Dhar rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance, new-adult-romance

Synopsis:
This is the story of Honor Tierney and Archer O'Brien. While Archer is the captain of the Southern University's baseball team and the eldest of the O'Briens, Honor is a journalist for the campus newspaper. When a planned encounter results in a case of mistaken identities, which is followed by Honor being assigned to interview the baseball team, is it the start of something new?

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May 24, 2020 Raven_Blake (dreamy addictions) rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2020, na-contemporary, arc, romance

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I don't read sports romance much but when the author approached me for the review opportunity, I couldn't resist because Cookie's books are always fun and adorkable. So far, I've enjoyed all the books I've read by this author, so why not. As expected, this book was so much fun to read even though it has a predictable plotline. The story was sexy, hilarious, and fun. I quite For More Book Reviews Check Out My Blog: Dreamy Addictions

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I don't read sports romance much but when the author approached me for the review opportunity, I couldn't resist because Cookie's books are always fun and adorkable. So far, I've enjoyed all the books I've read by this author, so why not. As expected, this book was so much fun to read even though it has a predictable plotline. The story was sexy, hilarious, and fun. I quite enjoyed both the main characters and their romance was definitely swoon worthy. This was actually the author's first new adult romance and she did a great job.

The story follows Honor Tierney and Archer O'Brien. Honor has entered her college life but she's still a virgin. To get rid of her v-card she attends the college party to have a one night stand with the notorious player Baylor O’Brien. She never saw him and mistook Archer for Baylor. Archer is the oldest of the O'Brien brothers and the responsible one who looked after his team. In the room, when Honor finally discovers her mistake, she quickly escapes but Archer is determined to pursue her. He tries to convince her that they're right for each other. Honor tries to avoid him but things get hard for her when she's assigned to cover the Wolves baseball team and hence begins the start of something new.

Honor is a pretty likeable, smart, and relatable character. She's a cute dork who loves reading and writing articles for her campus newspaper. Archer is absolutely swoon worthy. He's very protective of his family and his charming personality stole my heart. The romance between Honor and Archer was well developed. It was cute how their relationship grew from friendship to love. I enjoyed all the interactions between them. The other four O'Brien brothers were also pretty interesting. We have twins Baylor and Chase. They're total opposite to each others personalities. On one side we have Baylor, the notorious playboy, and on the other side we have Chase, a shy and charming nerd. He prefers books more than girls. Next we have tough Bad boy Dex. He's not a very friendly type of guy and his answers are always one worded. He's a mysterious character and my kind of guy. And last but not the least there's Finn, the clever brother in the group. Honestly, I enjoyed every one of them including the O'Brien sister Emmy who's also honor's roommate.

The storyline was fun and very much entertaining. Despite the predictability, I enjoyed every aspect of it. The characters made this book even more fun to read. The pacing was good and I'm glad that it doesn't have any draggy parts. The romance was cute with enough heat. I'm glad the story also focused on family relationships, and friendship. I loved Cookie's writing style. It was simple and easy to understand. And also loved the dual POVs.

Overall, It was a good read! The story was fun and cute, and not too cheesy. I can't wait to read the other boys stories and I hope it's either Chase or Dex story next. ...more

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Apr 09, 2020 Kate R rated it liked it

Shelves: arcs

**3.5 stars**
The Best Mistake is a sweet, new adult romance. This was the author’s first venture into the new adult world and it was a very solid start. It’s a pretty clean new addition to this category though. Honor is a book lover, journalist/accountant and quite innocent. She decides that she wants a college hookup, and who better to do that, than the campus playboy; only problem is she ends up in the bed of the wrong brother! Archer is the oldest, captain of the baseball team, responsible, d ...more

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Apr 26, 2020 Abbey Beanz rated it it was amazing

"The Best Mistake" by Cookie O'Gorman deserves 5 golden stars!

At the Author's Acknowledgement section, the author stated, "I hope it made you laugh/swoon/geek out lol." I most definitely did! I just wanted to start off with saying that I love Cookie O'Gorman's writing style. She is literally an insta-buy author for me. I promise you that if you ever read a Cookie O'Gorman book, you will have a smile on your face on multiple occasions. I truly consider this author the Queen of Sweet Romances.

"Th "The Best Mistake" by Cookie O'Gorman deserves 5 golden stars!

At the Author's Acknowledgement section, the author stated, "I hope it made you laugh/swoon/geek out lol." I most definitely did! I just wanted to start off with saying that I love Cookie O'Gorman's writing style. She is literally an insta-buy author for me. I promise you that if you ever read a Cookie O'Gorman book, you will have a smile on your face on multiple occasions. I truly consider this author the Queen of Sweet Romances.

"The Best Mistake" revolves around Honor Tierney and Archer O'Brien. These two characters have a mistaken identity situation, but as stated by the title, it was the best mistake these two have ever had. Their instant connection felt very convincing to me. I've read books in the past where the main characters have an instant "connection", but the dialogue and interaction with the characters just doesn't seem right. The way Honor and Archer first met and interacted with one another just felt so genuine in my eyes/heart.

More great things that I loved about this story were all of the baseball loving O'Brien Brothers! All of the brothers were so compelling in positively different ways. The oldest brother, Archer, was the often frowning mother bear who always took care of his family and loved them to death. Next were the twins, Baylor and Chase. Baylor was the cocky playboy who doesn't see the good in him, while Chase was my romantic bookworm prince. Then there were Dex, who was the scarred bad boy whose mysteries I want to unravel, and the last brother Finn, the clever younger brother that I wished I knew more of. The O'Brien sister, Emmy, was even a winner in my book too because I loved her devoted heart to her family and friends. I seriously cannot wait to read every single one of their stories! But please lord I need Chase's story as soon as possible! I NEED his story in my life! Chase is waiting to meet his soulmate, and I volunteer as tribute! Chase's romantic nature is after my own heart. Plus he was a book lover as well! I love that so much!

Now I will mention a few minor critiques/opinions. I wish the story could have been a bit longer. I absolutely loved reading the Archer/Honor interactions scenes, and I wish I got more of those sweet moments. I swooned every time they were together, and I wanted more of it! Also, Honor was a major bookworm as well, and I wish there were more geeking out scenes about books. Speaking of geeking out, I loved how Archer told Honor he was a Slytherin! It makes me wonder what would be Honor's Hogwarts House. I consider her a mix between a Ravenclaw and a Hufflepuff (Ravenpuff!). Lastly, there was one thing that I wished I could have really changed in the story. I don't want to spoil anything major, but I will just say that Archer did something quite immature that did not fit his character and was not right for his relationship with Honor. I know his motive was not ill will, but rather full of care. I still really love Archer, but I think he could have handled the situation in a more mature, upfront manner.

As previously mentioned, "The Best Mistake" by Cookie O'Gorman is a 5 star rating for me. If you love sweet romances that make you squeal in happiness, I highly recommend this book and all of the other books written by Cookie O'Gorman. I guarantee you will fall in love with the stories this author has created. ...more

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Apr 18, 2020 Becky Burrier rated it really liked it

The Best Mistake was my first time reading anything written by Cookie O”Gorman, and it didn’t disappoint. Generally New Adult is not always my favorite genre, but I was captivated by Honor and Archers story from the very first chapter.
I loved the character of Honor. She is fun and quirky. He has a lot of self-doubt and trust issues to wade through due to some personal history. I do not typically enjoy the new adult genre often because the characters are immature, it also sometimes comes off as ...more

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Apr 13, 2020 Pascale rated it it was amazing

“How were women supposed to function in the face of such unmistakable male beauty?”

It was supposed to be a one night stand...

She has abandonment issues. She doesn’t do relationships. She wanted to have sex for the first time, no strings attached, before she left college. She knew of a guy who would be willing. But she accidentally put the moves on the wrong brother... then feelings started to get involved...

-‘“Just wait, Honor,” she’d said. It was a day she’d forgotten (yet again) to pick me up “How were women supposed to function in the face of such unmistakable male beauty?”

It was supposed to be a one night stand...

She has abandonment issues. She doesn’t do relationships. She wanted to have sex for the first time, no strings attached, before she left college. She knew of a guy who would be willing. But she accidentally put the moves on the wrong brother... then feelings started to get involved...

-‘“Just wait, Honor,” she’d said. It was a day she’d forgotten (yet again) to pick me up from elementary school, and I’d had to walk the three miles it took to get home. “When you find the man of your dreams, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Everything and everyone else will become a blur, and all you’ll see is him. When you’re in love, he becomes your whole world.”
But I didn’t want that. It was one of the main reasons I was so afraid to let myself fall in the first place. Mom’s obsession with love—particularly love of men—had always flashed bright like a warning sign. The way she forgot to care for her family when she was with one, the way she didn’t care for herself when they left, I wanted no part of it. And what if that all-or-nothing mindset was hereditary? I’d never been with a guy, so I wouldn’t know.’-

-‘Chase nodded. “If my parents taught me anything, it’s that love is real. There’s someone out there for each of us. We just have to be patient and keep our eyes and hearts open.”

This book is very different from her usual writing style. There is swearing and sex in this one. For a first attempt at NA, I think she did a great job. Very sexy. Hot. It’s a bit beyond my comfort zone but it is well written. The story develops at a good pace and revelations are made with great timing. The characters are realistic and completely engaging. I felt like I’d love to meet them in real life and I definitely had my favourites. While I prefer her YA books, I think she is also well suited to this genre. Congratulations on your new book!

I was pleased to get an early reader’s copy and it was a pleasure to review it without compensation. These are my own thoughts and opinions.
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Apr 26, 2020 Renee Entress rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-2020, arc

4 star

I was pulled right into this story. The story has secrets, laughs, and heartbreak

This is Honor and Archer’s story. Honor is going to have one hot night and go back to her plain and boring life. Archer is trying to keep his brother’s in line. He is having trouble until Honor comes to him and mistakes him for his brother. He takes full advantage and wants her for himself. But she is hard to pin down. When she gets assigned to cover the baseball team, he knows he has her. He just must win her ...more

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Apr 12, 2020 Cindy Fong rated it it was amazing

Super enjoyable. Maybe it was a mistake or maybe it was fate, but from the first glance Honor and Archer were set for a grand love affair. A case of mistaken identity causes one night to replay on loop. The cosmos just keeps pushing them together between her newspaper assignment. to Archer's sister moving into Honor's apartment. Archer, the eldest and broody brother doesn't have time for distractions from playing baseball. Honor, the introverted bookworm is looking for that one special college e ...more

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Apr 15, 2020 Kathryn Linke rated it really liked it

The Best Mistake was my first time reading anything written by Cookie O’Gorman, and it didn’t disappoint. Generally New Adult is not always my favorite genre, but I was captivated by Honor and Archer’s story from the very first chapter.
Honor is a romantic at heart, innocent and a tad naïve. I loved that she’s a realistic character and quite relatable, and likeable.
Archer is responsible, driven, kind and loyal. Events in his past have made him grow up before his time, and it’ made him into the ...more

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Apr 20, 2020 Melena Torretta rated it really liked it

Another sweet, fun read from Cookie O'Gorman! I remember reading and loving Adorkable, so I knew I wanted to read this one as soon as I saw it.

Honor and Archer were great characters with unexpected chemistry. It was fun watching them grow closer as their paths kept crossing. Their story was sweet and entertaining. The secondary characters also added a lot of fun and humor, and I am looking forward to reading their stories.

This book has cemented Cookie O'Gorman on my must read list!

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Apr 20, 2020 Sharrice rated it it was amazing

Shelves: recieved-for-review, arc

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Oh my goodness The Best Mistake was amazing. Definitely not a mistake to read and it got me out of my most recent reading slump. This is one of the first books in a while I told my hubby to 'be quiet' because I was reading. The Best Mistake is definitely a must-read.

Honor wanted one night out to be a "wild woman" and lose her virginity. Having heard the rumors about Baylor O'Brien and his reputation of being good and not choose ...more

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Apr 27, 2020 Stephanie added it

Shelves: dnf

DNF @ 26%. I wanted to like this, but it's just not for me. The dialogue made me cringe and everything the main character did just made me roll my eyes. I've seen some really good reviews on it, though, so it could just be me. ...more

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May 02, 2020 Alina Nshanyan rated it it was ok

Shelves: guilty-pleasure

I was so disappointed in this one. I was honestly more interested in the side characters than I was in the main characters and I truly never thought I would say that about a book. I’ve read two other books by this author and loved them but this one definitely did not do it for me. The amount of times I rolled my eyes was astronomical and the fact that Archer was so obsessed with her from the get go just creeped me out. Also the relationship felt way too insta lovey for my taste. I was way more i ...more

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Mar 21, 2020 Silverscarf rated it it was amazing

Shelves: rom-coms, pre-ordered-books, 2020-books-to-read

Annnddddd..... SWOON. That cover....
I love all kinds of romance, and that certainly includes a new sweet yet steamier than usual NA from one of my favorite YA authors! I'm so excited! ...more

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Apr 19, 2020 Lauren - SERIESous Books rated it really liked it

Shelves: high-anticipation, provided-copy, new-adult

**I received a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest voluntary review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by my source.**

This was exactly what I needed to pick me up! Cookie writes the sweetest romances and this was no exception! If you are looking for a clean romance that still packs the heat and tension, look no further!

I loved the slow burn romance! From the start I was a fan of these two together. They just have great chemistry. I enjoyed watching them dance around each ...more

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Apr 21, 2020 Read.Review.Repeat Blog rated it it was amazing

"Super enjoyable. Maybe it was a mistake or maybe it was fate, but from the first glance Honor and Archer were set for a grand love affair. A case of mistaken identity causes one night to replay on loop. The cosmos just keeps pushing them together between her newspaper assignment. to Archer's sister moving into Honor's apartment. Archer, the eldest and broody brother doesn't have time for distractions from playing baseball. Honor, the introverted bookworm is looking for that one special college ...more

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Apr 26, 2020 Brianna at Renee Entress's Blog rated it really liked it

4 Stars!

The Best Mistake was a two-hit punch for me. Brand spanking new author (hi Cookie! adorable name!) and first in a new - new adult series. Based on that yummy cover and intriguing blurb, I was all kinds of excited for this one and hooked before I even started.

Cookie definitely didn't disappoint with this romance and delivered a tamer than I'm use to but still completely enjoyable, fast, fun, cute romance that I read all in one sitting. College romances are a weakness for me.

Honor + Archer ...more

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Apr 29, 2020 Ree rated it it was amazing

A mistake lands Honor Tierney in the wrong O'Brien brother's bed, but it ends up being one that puts her squarely in the sights of Archer O'Brien, the oldest, most intense of the clan. But with her trust issues also having issues, can Honor relax enough to let her heart lead with Archer? Or will it end up exactly as she predicted, with her heart in pieces?

Archer doesn't date - he has no time. He has his hands full with looking after his family, ensuring they are out of trouble, and being captain ...more

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Apr 24, 2020 Andy rated it it was amazing

Give this book a chance. It will never feel like a mistake, I can assure you that!

I haven't read a book this good in a long time. After reading and loving Adorkable (I started a BookClub with that masterpiece!), I would never guess she would come up with another excellent story! Nothing could have prepared me for this book. This writer is a flipping genius.

I loved the pace of the story, the people. Omg, the brothers. Those B-R-O-T-H-E-R-S. She completely nailed the description of siblings love ...more

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Apr 25, 2020 Jennifer Pierson rated it it was amazing

Cookie O'Gorman is a new to me author, and I found myself loving this sports romance read so much! It's the story of Honor, who just wants one hot as hell hookup, and she goes out to accomplish it. Only, she ended up in the wrong O'Brien's bed, or did she?! Archer O'Brien has a lot of responsibility on his plate since his brothers won't stop messing up. Archer is the team captain, so in order for the baseball team to succeed, he has to make sure his brothers don't do all kinds of things in exces ...more

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Apr 24, 2020 Amber rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

I absolutely adored this book! The main character Honor is awkward, witty, smart, and just a completely lovable heroine. She manages to be both afraid and brave at the same time and is full of a ton more contradictions that made her one of my favorites. Then there's Archer, who is an absolutely perfect book boyfriend. He's tough, caring, a protector, and still manages to give off all the alpha vibes that are great in a H without diminishing Honor in any way. Add to that a hilarious meeting and a ...more

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Apr 27, 2020 Sanne Heremans rated it really liked it

The Best Mistake was one of the first books I've picked up and finished in weeks.

Due to all this uncertainty my mojo was gone but this book just called to me.

It is cookie's first attempt at the NA genre and albeit it was still rather sweet it still had some seriously intense moments. Both on an emotional and physical level.

However, girl... the ending was sweet but would it kill you to write an epilogue? ;-)

I guess we'll see them pop up if you decide to write about the brothers.

Dex for one peeked ...more

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Apr 24, 2020 Kari Hansen rated it really liked it

Honor is more comfortable with books rather than men but she has decided that it is time for her to experience the social side of college and that begins with a one night stand the only problem is that she ends up in the room of his brother rather than the man she had chosen. Archer is a natural born protector whether it comes to his family or to his team so when he realizes Honor’s mistake they both want to forget the embarrassment of that night that sometimes there is a bigger plan.

When her po ...more

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Apr 30, 2020 Juliana Alves rated it really liked it

So adorable! I can't wait for the other brothers :) ...more

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Apr 28, 2020 Daniela rated it it was amazing

I really liked this book, I was waiting for it before it came out and didn't disappoint. I fell in love with all the characters and I hope they have their book too, it would be a good series. ...more

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Jun 16, 2020 Boundless Book Reviews rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: new-adult, lissa-s-reviews, romance

I’ve been a fan of Cookie O’Gorman for awhile now. So when The Best Mistake popped up, I knew I had to read. The Best Mistake is a little different from her previous books and she has ventured into the New Adult Genre.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved Honor. She has such a great heart, and that’s one thing that you can count on in any of the books she writes. The characters can be relatable in their struggles and how they see relationships. Archer was a very mysterious type of person beca ...more

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Cookie O'Gorman writes YA & NA romance to give readers a taste of happily-ever-after. Small towns, quirky characters, and the awkward yet beautiful moments in life make up her books. Cookie also has a soft spot for nerds and ninjas. Her novels ADORKABLE, NINJA GIRL, The Unbelievable, Inconceivable, Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad, and The Kissing Challeng ...more