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Mistakes Were Made

By: Meryl Wilsner
Narrated by: Quinn Riley, Stephanie Németh-Parker
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Publisher's summary

"Listeners will have a devilishly grand time with this rambunctiously robust performance by stellar narrators Quinn Riley and Stephanie Németh-Parker." - AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award Winner)

From the critically acclaimed author of Something to Talk About comes Meryl Wilsner's Mistakes Were Made, a sharp and sexy rom-com about a college senior who accidentally hooks up with her best friend’s mom.

When Cassie Klein goes to an off-campus bar to escape her school’s Family Weekend, she isn’t looking for a hookup—it just happens. Buying a drink for a stranger turns into what should be an uncomplicated, amazing one-night stand. But then the next morning rolls around and her friend drags her along to meet her mom—the hot, older woman Cassie slept with.

Erin Bennett came to Family Weekend to get closer to her daughter, not have a one-night stand with a college senior. In her defense, she hadn’t known Cassie was a student when they'd met. To make things worse, Erin’s daughter brings Cassie to breakfast the next morning. And despite Erin's better judgement—how could sleeping with your daughter’s friend be anything but bad?—she and Cassie get along in the day just as well as they did last night.

What should have been a one-time fling quickly proves impossible to ignore, and soon Cassie and Erin are sneaking around. Worst of all, they start to realize they have something real. But is being honest about the love between them worth the cost?

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2022 Meryl Wilsner (P)2022 Macmillan Audio
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: Romance

Critic reviews

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"Wilsner proves their serious romance range with a sophomore that laughs in the slow-burning face of their debut by kicking off with a hookup that'll have you fanning your face for days." - Buzzfeed, "26 Highly Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romance Novels Releasing In 2022"

"Wilsner’s steamy, fast-paced secret-lovers contemporary romance features fully realized queer protagonists and secondary characters...It’s not a romantic comedy, but definitely has humor, as well as great dialogue and hot sex scenes." - Library Journal

"Meryl Wilsner's sophomore novel bursts with charm, humor, and heat. Mistakes Were Made left me smiling from beginning to end and you'll fall in love while rooting for this sexy, forbidden, and adorable love story. Wilsner is a storyteller who gently and perfectly steals your heart and hands it back a little fuller. I can't wait to recommend this book to everyone I know!” - Denise Williams, author of The Fastest Way to Fall

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Love is not a mistake

Falling in love is never a mistake but not being open about it was. I could really relate to this story because I fell for my best friend’s mom too and it lasted 40 years. Cassie and Erin sneaking around to be together and watching their relationship grow was exciting and beautiful. I was talking back wondering how these two smart people didn’t realize they were falling for each other. The two narrators Quinn Reily and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker were amazing together.

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Great book

Lots of spice! Good character development and story line. Obviously predictable due to the genre but kept me wanting more! 10 outta 10, would recommend.

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OMG

That was a fabulous book! An impossible situation made possible through love. My heart nearly exploded as it was ending.

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Thankful I pushed past my doubt.

The story and the performance were amazing! I was hesitant to order, as I was unsure how I felt about being involved with your kids friend but was presently surprised with how well it was addressed. The characters had depth and great character and relationship development. it was believable and engaging. I highly recommend.

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A dangerous listen, thrilling!

It was a wee bit repetitive at times but over all couldn’t put it down. Finished it in two days! I felt like I was in the friend group.

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Wow!

Dr. Erin Bennett. The perfect character for one of my favorite lesfic tropes, age-gap.
Wilsner does a phenomenal job letting this perfect character develop right before your eyes. Insanely hot. Sweet. Strong yet vulnerable. Perfect.
Then there's Cassie Klein. I didn't know I was attached to her until I felt my eyes start to water.
I'd definitely buy an Erin & Cassie t-shirt.

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Honestly, this story was the perfect introduction to “spicy” stories, I can’t recommend it enough!

One of my friends suggested that I give this story a try, claiming it was one of her favorite books she’s ever read. After listening to the sample, I knew this story was going to be up my alley.

This was my first time listening to an audio book and I would gladly listen to more. I realized I retained more of this story than other books I’ve read in the traditional way.

The story tellers were incredible. I believe their voices really added to the spiciness of this story.

Honestly, I think this is one of my favorite books I’ve read, now. I loved that there was some spice, but it wasn’t the only feature to the story. You could genuinely connect with the characters and the emotions they were feeling, while also enjoying the benefits of the spice.

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What a love story

Enjoyed it so much that I immediately started it over when I finished. Finished it the second time in less than 24 hours. The voice acting was great, story was amazing. Will be a repeat listener on this one!

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Perfect.

Couldn’t stop listening since the first chapter. It was romantic, hot, sweet, all the things I wanted and then some.

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I couldn’t put it down

It’s been ages since I’ve listened to a book that has kept me unable to stop thinking about it and what might come like this one has…. LOVED IT!

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