If you’re a fan of sapphic romance, you’ve likely seen Meryl Wilsner’s name everywhere. Their sophomore novel, Mistakes Were Made , takes one of the most scandalous tropes in romance—the —and turns it into a surprisingly sweet, high-heat "raunch-com". The Hook: A "Small" Family Weekend Mix-up
: It is widely described as Wilsner's "sexiest" book yet, featuring frequent and intense spice. Surprisingly, it remains "angst-lite," avoiding massive blowouts even when secrets are revealed. Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner
The "mistake" is realized the next morning at breakfast when Cassie’s best friend, Parker, introduces her to her mother: , the very same woman from the night before. Why Readers Are Obsessed If you’re a fan of sapphic romance, you’ve
: The relationship features a 17- to 18-year age gap (22 and 39). Reviewers at The Lesbian Review noted that while the gap is always present, the characters bring out the best in each other without falling into "ice queen" cliches. Reviewers at The Lesbian Review noted that while