The Wrong McElroy

De: KL Hughes

Narrado por: Nicole Blessing

An amusing, charming lesbian romance about finding unexpected love inside family expectations.

When Fiona Ng’s best friend, Michael, needs a pretend girlfriend to bring home for Christmas in Arkansas, Fiona girds her loins and steps up. Besides, how hard could one festive family weekend be, anyway? That’s before she meets the boisterous McElroy clan, with accents as thick as a homemade pie crust, and an endless supply of competitive siblings, including Lizzie, Michael’s beautiful younger sister.

Lizzie seems to be everywhere, with her intoxicating scent, wandering hands, lingering gaze, and that bright, echoing laugh. The more time Fiona spends in her orbit, she wonders how she can even concentrate let alone pull off a convincing fake relationship.

©2019 YLVA Publishing (P)2019 YLVA Publishing

Fun time listening!

I loved it! It was super playful and light, with just the right amount of emotions!

A book with a tiny twist...

Few weeks ago I read a similar book, very similar story line but this one as a small difference so I guess it has the right to exist. Towards the end there is a sex scene just because the writer thought if there is no sex scene it will not be a good sell... completely out of place. And illogical.
Narration was Ok but could be better.

i lobe this

i wish i had a family like this. i would enjoyed my coming out story so much more.

Might be a frequent listen!

I listened to the audio version and loved it! The circumstances are very fun in so many ways. There's family drama and truth-telling. It's a different take on the fake relationship. I just think we need a sequel. What happens now? The narrator is really good. I heard some errors, but not many, and I don't know if they were on the part of the author or the narrator. I still really enjoyed the story. The narrator did an excellent job with the accents that brought the characters to life. The setting was vivid also. I especially liked the aspects about race. And the competitions were loads of fun! This might be a frequent listen! The only criticism I have is that things happened quickly and somewhat inappropriately (sex) and then the book was over. Don't get me wrong; we got enough of the story, but I can't stop thinking about what will happen next. I guess leaving me wanting more is a good thing!

Great book that I only wish was longer

I love this author and own both of her other books already. I jumped at the chance to add this one to my collection and I don’t regret it. The characters were funny and the story was engaging. The ending was good but I wish it could have been a bit longer. Maybe an epilogue or something but the last line had me laughing. It’s more that I just wanted more time with the characters rather than needing it though. Don’t wait on this one, it’s definitely worth the credit.

TERRIBLE ACCENT!

I enjoyed the book, but the narration was absolutely the worst! I’m from East Texas and I almost couldn’t listen to this cringeworthy attempt at at southern accent. Literally would’ve been better had she not attempted one at all. If someone is going to narrate using an accent, one should at least be able to perform said accent. I hope she refrains from EVER trying to use this accent again because literally no southerner I have ever known has spoken even remotely like that.

Hilarious! Beautiful!

This story was funny from start to finish. Beautifully written and great narration. I wish it were longer!!

Strong emotions and vivid imagery.

My gay soul loves this plot right from the start. Makes me smile ear to ear by chapter 2.

It's an all around good time with good vibes and a lot of lovable characters.

The voices are nice, but it sounds a little off till you get used to it. Increasing the speed can help.

HOT with a slice of sizzle and soooo funny.

Incredible humor and down right entertainment, KL Hughes beans her intended target with a snow ball right in the kisser on this one (you'll get this later). I was completely enchanted. The couples obvious care for each other as best friends is sweater than a candy cane. The family dynamics between the 85 siblings is as chunky and delicious as cherry pie. And the tension and heat between the romance builds burns brighter than an outdoor Xmas light. This was a romantic romance from start to finish. The traditional ice skating scene was opted out for a snowball fight. The MC had superbly written anxieties that shined when they needed too, causing all sorts of havoc. Even Grandma had her moments. Totally a fun, awesome ride down the snow covered mountain in a toboggan made of laughter, ridiculousness, emotional commitment, and unbridled sex. You had me at "lay back, I want to..." Thank you KL
My audible was narrated by Nicole Blessing and she just about made me spew my drink a half dozen times. The comedic timing was perfect, the tone was redonkulus. And Nicolle even sounds as southern as my granddaddy's nanny from Nawlins.
Great combo of talent and writing. Buy this book. No, I mean it. Right now. Buy this book.
JLNicky

A lot of fun

Definite romp of a tale. Delivers on big family zaniness. Not an awesome romance, but definite awesome fiction. Where it wasn't fun and raucous it was smart. There was room to develop the relationship more believably, especially since it was a bit on the short side.