The Mr. Right Checklist by Melissa Foster didn’t quite hit the mark for me. While the concept of finding “Mr. Right” through a checklist could have been fun, the characters felt a little one-dimensional, and the romance didn’t have the emotional depth I was hoping for. The story moved a bit too quickly for me, and some of the plot points felt overly predictable, making it hard to stay fully engaged. It’s a light, easy read, but I wasn’t as invested as I’d hoped to be.

The Mr. Right Checklist was such a fun read, it had plenty of laughs and a few touching moments as well. Destiny and Fletch made a wonderful couple, even with their ups and downs. It was an enjoyable storyline and characters

Melissa Foster knows how to right great romance books, and Mr. Right Checklist was such a fun grumpy-sunshine, fake dating, opposites attract book!

Destiny and Fletch didn’t seem like they would work at ALL, but we’re absolutely proven wrong after they literally run into one another and begin their fake dating ruse.

The perfect amount of spice, funny, and depth/emotion - definitely recommend!

This was such a fun, entertaining, and enjoyable read! I really liked the characters and found the plot engaging. It’s a light, cute story that’s perfect for when you need something uplifting.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I really liked this book! I've never read a book about this type of characters but really liked it. I do recommend this book!

A laugh out loud fun romance. Destiny is a lot of things, a dog groomer, dog walker and now business owner. She has always dreamed of having a marriage proposal business…her first attempt does not go well. But we all need to follow our dreams right? Fletch is a professor who is pretty much done with his family pushing him to find a girlfriend. So when Destiny’s first proposal doesn’t go well, these two enter into a you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours agreement. We all know how that ends….these two fall for each other when they least expect to. This book had laugh out loud banter and really fun characters. This was a cute read that was entertaining. Melissa never disappoints and I always look forward to reading her next book.

In The Mr. Right Checklist, Melissa Foster crafts a charming grumpy-sunshine romance full of humor, heart, and irresistible chemistry.

Hopeless romantic Destiny Amor dreams of helping others find their happily-ever-afters, but her optimism clashes with Ryan “Fletch” Fletcher, a grumpy professor who’s sworn off love. When a business deal turns into a pretend relationship, sparks fly, and hilarity ensues as they navigate unexpected feelings.

With lovable characters, witty banter, and steamy moments, The Mr. Right Checklist is a delightful celebration of love’s messy, magical surprises. Foster reminds us that the best relationships rarely follow a checklist—they rewrite it.

QueenZany 4 Star Review
THE MR. RIGHT CHECKLIST
by Melissa Foster



THE MR. RIGHT CHECKLIST is a dynamic spark of grumpy perfection!
Just when I thought I had read or listened to all the Melissa Foster books.
Then enters THE MR. RIGHT CHECKLIST!!!!!!
This baby just was it for me!!! I loved every single bit of it from top to bottom.

I do like a good professor in the books, it was fun and I liked the grumpy/sunshine... I liked that both characters have their own life structure and they are in complete opposites but they found a connection between them and try to work on that, it was a good book, not extraordinary but good

Loved Destiny and Fletch!
Destiny is a gift of sunshine and happy. Fletch is Mr. Grumpy, but Destiny changes him. She shows him that it is ok to take risks again. Fletch had a failed marriage 10 years ago, but Destiny is the sunshine that has been missing in his life.
Fletch teaches Destiny so much about organizing her business to be successful and is her biggest supporter.
Fletch also sees how important it is for Destiny to talk with her parents who are stars in the sky.
Such a beautiful book!

This is a cute grumpy/sunshine rom com with a heroine who loves love and believes in happily ever after and a romance averse prof who doesn't believe in love after his divorce. Talk about total opposites! I loved how Destiny lived for the moment and worked hard on her marriage/proposal business and Fletcher who thinks things through, takes his time making decisions and is on the more reserved side.

I recently dove into The Mr. Right Checklist by Melissa Foster, and I must say, it was a delightful read that kept me entertained from start to finish. The story revolves around Destiny, a quirky marriage-proposal planner, and a grumpy professor, Fletch, creating a dynamic that is both humorous and heartwarming.

What I loved most about this book was the chemistry between Destiny and Fletcher. Their contrasting personalities added a layer of tension that made their interactions so much fun to read. Destiny's vibrant spirit and her amusing checklist for finding "Mr. Right" brought a refreshing energy to the plot, while the professor's gruff exterior provided the perfect counterbalance. I found myself rooting for them as they navigated their feelings amid a series of comedic mishaps.

Foster's writing style really stood out to me. She has a knack for blending humor with emotional depth, making the characters relatable and their struggles feel genuine. Destiny’s checklist not only served as a clever plot device but also resonated with me on a personal level; it’s something many of us can relate to when thinking about love and relationships. The lighthearted approach to these themes made the book an enjoyable escape.

While some plot points felt a bit predictable, I didn’t mind because Foster’s engaging writing and well-developed characters kept me hooked. The pacing was just right—there was never a dull moment—and the steamy scenes were tastefully done, adding to the romance without overshadowing the story.

Overall, I would give The Mr. Right Checklist a solid 4 stars. It’s a charming contemporary romance that left me smiling long after I finished reading. If you’re looking for a book that combines humor, romance, and relatable characters, I highly recommend giving this one a try!

Destiny is a part time dog groomer and dreams of her marriage proposal business taking off. Through a series of mishaps her favorite client father is involved in her first business mishap. He agrees to help her organize her business and get if off the ground. In return she will walk his dog and help around his house. Through this arrangement they become fast friend and the chemistry grows. Ryan is divorced and won't do love again. Destiny has a Mr right checklist and he doesn't fit it. Can they remain just friends? This story was super cute and I even loved clementine the cat and molly the dog :)

Destiny is a dog groomer and marriage proposal specialist. Her proposal business goes up in flames as the first one fails. Ryan "Fletch" is a professor and previously married never going there again guy. Destiny grooms his dog for him. Fletch needs a fake girlfriend to keep his matchmaking family off his back so he makes the proposal to Destiny. A hilarious comedy of errors and romance make this story cute and unable to put down.

I received a copy of this book via Netgalley.

Destiny and Fletch have a rough first meeting when she set up what she thought was the perfect proposal. But it wasn't him proposing, it was actually his student and stalker wanting to propose to Fletch. That could have easily been the beginning and end of her new business venture. Instead, Fletch offers to help Destiny get her business set up the right way and off to a good start. As they spend more time together, the chemistry is undeniable and the banter between them is off the charts. Such a fun fast read! While I couldn't wait to see what happened next, I didn't want the book to be over as quick as it was! Another Melissa Foster winner! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract…whichever you want to call it, this is it. And it’s a lot of fun. It’s the exact book you would need right now to escape the real world & just immerse yourself in a rom-cam that tugs at your heart strings

𝚃𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜:
💗Grumpy professor
💗Dog groomer / proposal planner in training
💗Opposites attract
💗Fake dating / situationship with benefits
💗Fur babies
💗She has a Mr. Right Checklist (and he’s all wrong)
💗ALL 👏🏻 THE 👏🏻 FEELS
💗Gentleman in the streets, dirty-talker in the sheets
💗First POV

𝙱𝚕𝚞𝚛𝚋:

•ᴅᴇsᴛɪɴʏ ᴀᴍᴏʀ, ᴀ ᴅᴏɢ ɢʀᴏᴏᴍᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀsᴘɪʀɪɴɢ ᴘʀᴏᴘᴏsᴀʟ ᴘʟᴀɴɴᴇʀ, ʙᴇʟɪᴇᴠᴇs ɪɴ ᴛʀᴜᴇ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ʙᴜᴛ ʜᴀsɴ’ᴛ ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅ ʜᴇʀ ᴏᴡɴ ᴍʀ. ʀɪɢʜᴛ.

•ᴀꜰᴛᴇʀ ʜᴇʀ ꜰɪʀsᴛ ᴀᴛᴛᴇᴍᴘᴛ ᴀᴛ ᴘʀᴏᴘᴏsᴀʟ ᴘʟᴀɴɴɪɴɢ ꜰʟᴏᴘs, ꜰʟᴇᴛᴄʜ …ᴀ ɢʀᴜᴍᴘʏ, ʟᴏᴠᴇ-ᴀᴠᴇʀsᴇ ᴘʀᴏꜰᴇssᴏʀ…ᴏꜰꜰᴇʀs ᴀ ᴅᴇᴀʟ: ʜᴇ’ʟʟ ʜᴇʟᴘ ʜᴇʀ sᴀᴠᴇ ʜᴇʀ ʙᴜsɪɴᴇss ɪꜰ sʜᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅs ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ʜɪs ɢɪʀʟꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅ ᴀᴛ ᴀ ᴡᴇᴅᴅɪɴɢ.

•ᴅᴇsᴛɪɴʏ ᴀᴅᴏʀᴇs ʜɪs ᴅᴏɢ ᴀɴᴅ sᴇᴇs ᴀ ᴄʜᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴘʀᴏᴠᴇ ʜᴇʀsᴇʟꜰ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴄᴀɴ sʜᴇ sᴏꜰᴛᴇɴ ʜɪs sᴛᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴏɴ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴀʟᴏɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀʏ?

💬 I absolutely adore the “pretend relationship” trope, and Destiny and Fletcher did not disappoint! Their banter, growth, and undeniable chemistry were so engaging and infectious. A definite must for rom-com lovers!

small town
grumpy x sunshine
fake dating
friends to lovers
opportunities attract
dual First person POV

This was such a fun and refreshing read.

I absolutely loved this book. Our MCs and their banter brought the biggest smile to my face. Both our MCs are set in their ways. Destiny wants to make her new business idea a success and she's not going to let one big grump deteriorate her, no matter how good looking he is.

Fletcher doesn't want anything to do with love anymore. His divorce has left a bad taste and looking for love is not on his radar. But when the family gets involved and wants to see him happy, he needs Destiny's help even if that's the last thing he wants to do. Spending time with her makes him see that sometimes you have to make lemonade when life gives you lemons.

These two couldn't be any more different and yet somehow they were perfect for each other. I was smiling the whole time I was reading, well most of the time...there were a few tears too...and couldn't be happier when our MC found HEA in each other.

A great read, the story of Destiny and Fletch. A fun story, with all the chaos Destiny brings with her, and I liked how it was told from both points of view