A review by booksjenrecs
The Wrong Bride by Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

If you've ever dreamed of waking up in someone else's life, complete with a sexy, protective Berserker king by your side, well, I have news for you. Elizabeth Darcy did it, and she has some pros and cons.

Pros:
•Unexpected, extended vacation
•No more pet allergies
•Your new husband will buy you as many pairs of comfy leggings and sweatpants as you want.

Cons:
•No one trusts you, including your new husband
•You're stuck in a foreign country away from your family
•It's 100% your responsibility to make sure your husband doesn't go into a berserker rage and 💀 people. No pressure.

The Wrong Bride was such a good read. Showalter and Monroe hit it out of the park with this first book in their Kings of Fury series. Elizabeth and Callen had amazing chemistry, and I truly loved the whole lore that was given to this series. Callen and Elizabeth were a fun ride from start to finish, and this book only made me that much more excited for the rest of the series.

As with all their previous collaborations, these two authors crafted a story that was not only well done in terms of the plot and character development, but also well done regarding the writing itself. It's so easy to pick up and get lost in the story Showalter and Monroe wrote. From start to finish, I absolutely loved Elizabeth and was, at times, both jealous and empathetic of Elle and the situation she found herself in. But it wasn't just Elle who ended up being a fully realized character. Everyone in this story, including the characters we aren't supposed to care for, were multi-faceted and intriguing in their own way. 

If you love your paranormal ripe with a bit of magic and your alpha male complete with a sexy accent, then you cannot pass up The Wrong Bride.

Oh, and definitely keeps an eye out for a few Jane Ladling references along the way....