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Perfectly Matched
Suzie Matthews is busy working on her new cookbook, Perfectly Matched, when she asks the local "wallflower" to help her with her project in an attempt to bring the young woman out of her shell. Mary Lou Pickett's dreams of falling in love with country music star, Nash Rhodes, but knows she'd settle for Thurman Phillips down the street if she had to. But she doesn't want to. Not really. When Nash comes to Legend for a music benefit and stays at the lodge, Suzie wonders if she can perfectly match this miss-matched couple.
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First published February 10, 2009
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Maddie James
145 books465 followersMaddie James also writes as Madeleine Jaimes.
The author of 70+ romantic novels, novellas, and short stories, Maddie James pens romance and suspense stories in contemporary and paranormal worlds. Her contemporary worlds often lean toward small towns and western settings, complete with cowboys, Alpha men, and strong, take-charge women.
Her romance writing career launched in 1997 as a traditionally published author with Kensington Books. Currently publishing as an independent author, she writes full time from her Midwest, small town home, where she also gardens, cooks, and chases the dog.
Affaire de Coeur says, “James shows a special talent for traditional romance,” and RT Book Reviews claims, “James deftly combines romance and suspense, so hop on for an exhilarating ride.”
The author of 70+ romantic novels, novellas, and short stories, Maddie James pens romance and suspense stories in contemporary and paranormal worlds. Her contemporary worlds often lean toward small towns and western settings, complete with cowboys, Alpha men, and strong, take-charge women.
Her romance writing career launched in 1997 as a traditionally published author with Kensington Books. Currently publishing as an independent author, she writes full time from her Midwest, small town home, where she also gardens, cooks, and chases the dog.
Affaire de Coeur says, “James shows a special talent for traditional romance,” and RT Book Reviews claims, “James deftly combines romance and suspense, so hop on for an exhilarating ride.”
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January 8, 2015
Not terribly realistic, but cute!!
A super sexy country singer, Nash Rhodes, comes to a small town for a concert and, through some matchmaking of epic proportions on the part of a local B&B owner, Suzie, is thrust into the path of local woman (Mary Lou Picketts) Suzie's just randomly taken pity on and made over... So I guess on the part of the heroine, it's a bit of a cliche, and on the part of the hero, it's farfetched...
But that being said, I quite enjoyed it! It was a very short story, so there wasn't much back story on either hero or heroine and it all came together very quickly... but somehow the author managed to make them fit and give them chemistry. I would have liked it to be a bit longer, of course. :) I thought we needed more on the heroine; more of why she was the way she was, you know? I get the wallflower thing, but I wanted more of an explanation there.
So overall, cute story with definite chemistry, but a bit barebones for me, personally. I think reading the first book (or 2) in the series first might have helped me believe the Suzie element more.
A super sexy country singer, Nash Rhodes, comes to a small town for a concert and, through some matchmaking of epic proportions on the part of a local B&B owner, Suzie, is thrust into the path of local woman (Mary Lou Picketts) Suzie's just randomly taken pity on and made over... So I guess on the part of the heroine, it's a bit of a cliche, and on the part of the hero, it's farfetched...
But that being said, I quite enjoyed it! It was a very short story, so there wasn't much back story on either hero or heroine and it all came together very quickly... but somehow the author managed to make them fit and give them chemistry. I would have liked it to be a bit longer, of course. :) I thought we needed more on the heroine; more of why she was the way she was, you know? I get the wallflower thing, but I wanted more of an explanation there.
So overall, cute story with definite chemistry, but a bit barebones for me, personally. I think reading the first book (or 2) in the series first might have helped me believe the Suzie element more.
May 14, 2012
This story wasn't for me. I very open when it comes to romance, but to me, cheating is a no no. And that's what Mary Lou does. Even after sleeping with Nash, she still think it's a good idea to go down the aisle to marry Thurman. How wrong is that? If you don't love the guy, break with him, and then sleep with the hunk. And do it in that order, not the other way around.
This was my first book from Maddie James. I'll give her a second chance because until the cheating part, the story was fine.
This was my first book from Maddie James. I'll give her a second chance because until the cheating part, the story was fine.
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March 4, 2014
Suzie Matthews has her own happiness with her husband and new cookbook, but when she sees local wallflower Mary Lou Pickett she sees frumpy and unsettled. Rumor has it Mary Lou is planning to marry the most boring man in town, but when Suzie sees a spark when Mary Lou is looking at a poster of country music star Nash Rhodes, Suzie sets the wheels in motion hoping they are a perfect match.
Sweet Story, I am always a sucker for makeover stories and Mary Lou is not quite the white swan at the end but she is herself which makes her irresistible to Nash. Looks to be a really fun series.
Sweet Story, I am always a sucker for makeover stories and Mary Lou is not quite the white swan at the end but she is herself which makes her irresistible to Nash. Looks to be a really fun series.
September 10, 2016
This story starts out at a good pace and an interesting story line of a local bed and breakfast owner taking up the task of match-maker. Her character and that of her husband are charming.
From there it escalades into a scene between a star-struck fan and hearthrob country singer. It plays out like something a teenage girl would write.
And if that seems a bit much it then moves into even a higher octave of the same but mixed with a very descriptive sex and some type of soul match up between these strangers. And that about sums it up.
From there it escalades into a scene between a star-struck fan and hearthrob country singer. It plays out like something a teenage girl would write.
And if that seems a bit much it then moves into even a higher octave of the same but mixed with a very descriptive sex and some type of soul match up between these strangers. And that about sums it up.
December 10, 2013
The writing itself was not bad, the storyline and the characters on the other hand
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May 11, 2012Yummy!
February 10, 2014
This is not clean. Too graphic. Starts out clean. Ends with a shallow sexual tryst and marriage
March 27, 2014
Talk about opposites attract!! Loved it
June 14, 2014
I enjoyed this story as it was short it was a book i could enjoy when i had time ot myself.
July 16, 2014
Absolutely adore this story !!!
Mary falls in love with her celebrity crush Nash Rhodes
a very sweet novella , Loved the cute take on the story !!!
Mary falls in love with her celebrity crush Nash Rhodes
a very sweet novella , Loved the cute take on the story !!!
May 5, 2015
Loved this!!! Can't wait to read more:)
October 5, 2011
I liked this story but it way to short!
October 15, 2014
easy read. short and fun. hope to see more of these two
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