🔧 Book Review: Wrong Number, Right Mechanic by Lyssa J Cole (Kindle Edition, Wrong Number multi-author series)
A flirty, fast-paced second-chance romance with small-town charm and plenty of steam—Lyssa J Cole delivers a bite-sized instalove story that’s perfect for a one-sitting escape.
🧠 Overview
Published on August 25, 2025, Wrong Number, Right Mechanic is a 37-page novella in the multi-author Wrong Number series, where each story begins with a misdialed call or accidental text that sparks unexpected romance.
This entry follows Tessa, who reluctantly returns to her hometown of Apple Falls to save money. When her car starts acting up, her mom gives her the number of a trusted mechanic named Joe. But when she calls, it’s Jaxon—her high school sweetheart who broke her heart—who answers.
Tessa wants nothing to do with him, but Jaxon insists on fixing her car… for free, on one condition: she gives him a second chance. What follows is a whirlwind of banter, unresolved chemistry, and the kind of over-the-top devotion that defines the instalove trope.
💘 Key Tropes & Highlights
- 📞 Wrong number setup: A simple misdial rekindles an old flame
- 💔 Second-chance romance: High school sweethearts reunite after years apart
- 🏡 Small-town setting: Apple Falls provides cozy, close-knit vibes
- 💪 Curvy heroine & alpha hero: Body positivity meets protective mountain man energy
- 🔥 Quick-burn instalove: Immediate attraction and emotional stakes in a short format
“He’d fix my car for free as long as I did one thing—give him a second chance.”
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Early readers praise the chemistry, playful dialogue, and feel-good small-town atmosphere
- 📖 Fans of the series enjoy how it delivers exactly what it promises: a quick, steamy, happily-ever-after
- 🧾 Some note that the brevity leaves little room for deep conflict resolution, but that’s part of the charm for instalove fans
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: Designed to be read in about an hour—don’t expect slow-burn development
- 🔞 Steamy content: Includes explicit scenes—intended for adult readers
- 📚 Series tie-in: Works as a standalone, but shares the “wrong number” premise with other authors’ stories in the collection
🏁 Final Verdict
Wrong Number, Right Mechanic is a fun, flirty, and spicy novella that delivers exactly what its title promises: a mistaken call, a rekindled romance, and a guaranteed HEA. Lyssa J Cole leans into the fantasy of instant reconnection, making it a satisfying pick for readers who love protective heroes, curvy heroines, and small-town second chances.
