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Matchmaking Mamas #2
Fixed Up with Mr. Right?
After Kate Manetti's prince turned into a frog, work became her new Number One. She didn't want a new relationship--especially not with a client, and certainly not one sent by her matchmaking mother. Then wealthy bank manager Jackson Wainwright strode into her life, in need of a lawyer...and with a sexy smile made her reconsider all her plans....
A man of privilege, Jackson knew how to get what he wanted. He also knew the hurt of losing what mattered most. But falling for the beautiful, willful woman was beyond his control. Now, he'd do whatever it took to earn Kate's trust and make her realize that they're right for each other.
A man of privilege, Jackson knew how to get what he wanted. He also knew the hurt of losing what mattered most. But falling for the beautiful, willful woman was beyond his control. Now, he'd do whatever it took to earn Kate's trust and make her realize that they're right for each other.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 27, 2010
About the author
Marie Ferrarella
1,255 books277 followersMarie Rydzynski-Ferrarella
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
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December 31, 2017
Fixed Up With Mr. Right? by Marie Ferrarella is an entertaining read. Ms. Ferarella has delivered a well-written book. I love the characters. Kate is a lawyer trying to avoid her mother's matchmaking efforts. Jackson is in need of a lawyer and is given Kate and her brother's names by his caterer, who just happens to be Kate's mother. There's plenty of drama, humor and spice to keep readers attention on this fun story. I enjoyed reading Fixed Up With Mr. Right? and look forward to reading more from Marie Ferrarella in the future. Fixed Up With Mr. Right? is book 2 in the Matchmaking Mamas Series but can easily be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I read a print copy of this book.
I read a print copy of this book.
October 25, 2020
3 stars. This series is so ridiculous and fun. I think the later books are much better as the years pass but these early ones are a riot as well. They are definitely a product of their time. The characters of Kate and Jackson were okay, not my favorite, but they had a cute romance.
March 4, 2017
This is fairly standard and enjoyable romance fare, not too angsty or dramatic, just straight up love story - boy meets girl and they gradually fall in love but have emotional baggage that gets in the way. Jackson is a banker looking for a lawyer. Kate's Mom actually recommends her as a good family lawyer and they meet, work around the professional boundaries she's set and begin to fall in love.
The characters were likeable enough and the story went very well up until the last 25 pages or so. At that point I got seriously confused. They have a confrontation and I swear it sounded like each of them were in a different conversation. He's all worried about her well-being and her taking risks and she's taking his concern as evidence that he doesn't love her and that's what lost me. It was explained a little bit later, but I think the whole situation could have been handled a bit better. Also, the conclusion felt a bit rushed. Where was the explanation about Rachel and the reason that Jackson felt the need to push Kate away in the first place? Good, but could have been better.
The characters were likeable enough and the story went very well up until the last 25 pages or so. At that point I got seriously confused. They have a confrontation and I swear it sounded like each of them were in a different conversation. He's all worried about her well-being and her taking risks and she's taking his concern as evidence that he doesn't love her and that's what lost me. It was explained a little bit later, but I think the whole situation could have been handled a bit better. Also, the conclusion felt a bit rushed. Where was the explanation about Rachel and the reason that Jackson felt the need to push Kate away in the first place? Good, but could have been better.
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July 23, 2013
There is no match for these mama's when it comes to meddling. Although they do not see it that way. The see it as doing what is best for their children and getting the grandchildren they so want. To funny what they do to get it to happen.
May 25, 2010
3.5 stars.
I liked both characters, and I can't quite put my finger on why I didn't enjoy this more. I guess that it didn't leave me with any particular feelings about the main couple at all.
I liked both characters, and I can't quite put my finger on why I didn't enjoy this more. I guess that it didn't leave me with any particular feelings about the main couple at all.
September 3, 2011
Matchmaking Mama's series book 2.
December 7, 2015
Short cool reading...
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