Smoochin' the Right Twin by Madison Love

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Grace, Lawsuits, and the Hard Lesson of Letting Go

If only every legal entanglement in this world could be settled with the grace found in Merdy’s journey, our courthouses would be empty and our hearts would be full. Merdy finds herself in a bind that most would find paralyzing, but she is blessed with a plaintiff who shares her faith and a circle of friends who truly embody the "right kind" of community. The narrative beautifully illustrates that accepting a helping hand doesn't diminish our strength; rather, it empowers us to do even more for the Lord.

We often carry the heavy burden of thinking that if a mistake is ours, we alone must pay the penance. Merdy learns, however, that through humility and cooperation, a solution can be reached where everyone involved benefits more than a financial payout ever could have provided. Parallel to this legal drama is her personal journey with Hunter. She is forced to learn the difficult task of accepting him—and his love—without conditions, mirroring the profound way God loves us in all our imperfection.

The story does take a startling turn at the climax, and I found myself questioning the narrative direction. The medical hurdles Hunter faces seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving the doctor’s warnings feeling a bit "washed over" and unresolved. It felt as though the author was so intent on having God teach Hunter a specific lesson that the consistency of the plot suffered for it. Despite this abrupt shift, the message of communal support remains powerful. It is a thoughtful look at how our mistakes don't have to define us when we allow God—and our friends—to help rewrite the ending.