Perfect Partners: Love 'n Marriage / Rainy Day Kisses

by Debbie Macomber

For two women, the least likely choice could lead to their perfect partnerships!

Love 'n Marriage
Corporate assistant Stephanie Coulter is not thrilled to be assigned to the boss, Jonas Lockwood. He's got a reputation for being a grumpy tyrant, and he quickly lives up to it. But Stephanie's colleagues have decided that Jonas is just lonely, and what he needs is the right woman. And the woman they have in mind for him is Stephanie!

Rainy Day Kisses
Susannah Simmons has a five-year plan to succeed in her career. It doesn't include a relationship or kids. Then Susannah gets roped into babysitting her little niece, and when she realizes how out of her depth she is, Susannah reluctantly asks for help from her laid-back bachelor neighbor, Nate Townsend. His carefree attitude has always exasperated routine-queen Susannah, but soon Nate has her questioning her rule book...and if she should throw it away for good.

Genres: Romance, Fiction

368 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published January 26, 2021

About the author

Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.

In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.

Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.

She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.

Reviews

[Ingrid Holzman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Debbie Macomber’s novel, Perfect Partners, is actually two stories previously published. The first story, Love ‘N’ Marriage is about Stephanie Coulter, a corporate assistant, who works at a company owned by Jonas Lockwood. It’s your typical Hallmark-like story so if you’re not into Hallmark movies, you might not be interested. It’s lighthearted and fun, just what this reader enjoys at the end of a day.
The second story, Rainy Day Kisses, revolves around the characters of Susannah Simmons, a woman focused on a five-year plan until she meets her neighbor, Nate Townsend, who has her thinking twice about what she thought she wanted in life. Another lighthearted story that almost progressed too quickly for me.
The stories fit well together into one novel. I probably would have given 3.5 stars as the predictability was too much, even for this Hallmark movie loving reader. If you’re looking to be entertained, want to smile at the end of a long day, and even chuckle at times, this is the book for you.

[Harlequin Books]

Categories
Romance Collections & Anthologies, Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction

[Bev Walkling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two novella's by Debbie Macomber - light, sweet and enjoyable.

[Karen M Basinet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book has two stories Love 'N' Marriage and Rainy Day Kisses. The first book was about an office administrator stepping in for a temporary position that goes on longer then expected. Her co workers believes she has a good chance for a love interest. Found it humorous on how she worked around the bosses temperament at times. While trying to leave her co workers in the dark on the escapades out side the office.

Rainy Day Kisses the couple meets as neighbors and learn about each other through child sitting with out much experience. Susannah is hesitant to pursue relationships it doesn't fit into her five year plan for success. Her neighbor shows her a little about work life balance thru engagements and what she is missing in life. Good read about what you may miss out of life if you just focus on career.

[Lis Sigona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two stories in one book:
1) Love ‘n’ Marriage. Delightful and a great story to read in a time of uncertainty and challenges. Took my mind off a lot of the angst I have been dealing with and letting me go into the world of romance and fantasy. Enlightens the heart and soul

2) Rainy Day Kisses. I found a little harder to get into. Not sure if it was just me dealing with too much on my plate or if this book just didn’t strike me as welcoming in the beginning. As I got into it, I couldn’t wait to see how it ended. Couldn’t put it down.

Debbie Macomber never disappoints. She manages to enthrall and keep you hooked until the very end. I haven’t yet felt like I’ve been bored.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved Rainy Day kisses with Susanna and Nate better than the other one with Jonas and Stephanie but both swallowed me into their worlds. Less actual intimate details which I appreciated as it focused more on the relationship. Nate was a pleasure to read whereas Jonas (saw a typo for Jason, made me smile) was a difficult Character for me.

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is actually two books in one, Love ‘n’ Marriage and Rainy Day Kisses, both of which involve women who are not looking for the men they found but everything works out for the best in the end. Interesting enough but it’s not as though there’s ever any doubt as to the outcome.

[Miss DC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Partners is a fun, feel-good romance full of charm and witty banter. Debbie Macomber delivers lovable characters, great chemistry, and a heartwarming story that’s impossible to put down. A perfect cozy read!

[Jackalyn]

Very good!

[Kathy Paulson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two awesome romance stories!

[Jennifer Ohler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Debbie Macomber always writes amazing stories. A must read for sure.

[Connie Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light hearted and fun. Makes for a great weekend read

[Jean Moyer]

9th

[Michelle Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple, easy to read romance.

[Angie Nelsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, quick reads. As always I feel like I know the characters and invested in their lives. I love Debbie Macomber.

[Kelly Nickell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I typically enjoy Debbie Macomber’s books, but this one was a little too predictable.

[Amberlee Costello · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reminds me of what I would’ve read in middle school 🥰 Cute little love stories.

[Lacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two stories in one book! Both are delightful, fun reads! Another good Debbie Macomber book duo!