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I loved how each character in this book grew. It was very “IRL” type of vibes. Everyone had flaws and insecurities, but they each learned and grew. They were never perfect though and I absolutely loved that.
This was definitely a quick, romance read, that scratches that little romance part of your brain. So if that’s what you’re in the market for, this book is perfect. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters, Ally and Josh. It was definitely my favorite part of the book. This book also had a ton of the best tropes, so if you like any of these, you should definitely check it out!
*He falls first/she falls harder
*Mental Health Rep
* Body Positivity
*Golden Retriever/Sunshine
*Dual POV
All in all, a solid Romance, Nashville style. A very special thank you to NetGalley and the author for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
🧁 Second chance
🧁 Baker X chef
🧁 Forbidden romance
🧁 Small town
🧁 Single dad
Perfect Pairing by Amanda Chaperone is book 3 in the Love on the Vine series. It is also my first ever book by Amanda Chaperone and I was so excited to receive an ARC! This book takes you on the journey and self discovery of Ezra Wendy and Brie Delatou. This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. This book will have you laughing, crying, giggling, and wanting to throw your book, but don’t worry it’s totally worth it!
Brie is the youngest of her sister’s but she has big goals and plans for her future. She is an sassy, independent woman, who wants to be treated like an adult and not coddled or treated like a baby. She’s super funny and sweet and completely relatable to the readers.
Ezra is an amazing chef who will do everything in his power for the people closest to him. Ezra has a very traumatic past from his childhood and then left heartbroken as an adult. Ezra needed a fresh start and the Delatou’s gave him that chance. A move from the big city to a small town is exactly what Ezra and his son needed. Hansen, Ezra’s son, is the most important thing to him in his life. He’s an amazing father.
I loved the chemistry between Brie and Ezra, you could literally feel the connection between them from the first time they laid eyes on each other. Brie was off limits though, being as she is Ezra’s boss's daughter. But their connection to each other can’t keep them away from each other. After hooking up they decide it’s just a one time thing, Brie’s going away for a year, Ezra has a lot on his plate. Then they start a long distance friends with benefits type situation. Once Brie’s back they tried to start something but Ezra was overwhelmed and broke it off thinking he couldn’t be an amazing father and start a relationship plus he is protecting his heart after he had it shattered from a previous relationship.
2 years later we get to watch them find their way back to each other, they both realize they can’t go another day without each other, but Brie is unsure if she can let her heart go after Ezra broke it 2 years ago. Watching them slowly fall in love even more was the sweetest. If you love second chance romances with a sweet MMC and a strong sassy FMC this book is for you.
Allie Covington once had it all, from being a trust fund baby and living lavishly to having the greatest relationship with her father. But now, she’s running crazy being a manager at a chaotic diner whose employees get by with slacking off by sleeping with the general manager. She’s too busy to attend to her love life. Joshua Justice, who once had nothing, has everything he wants. Except one thing: love. After meeting Allie, Josh falls head over heels for her while Allie wants nothing to do with him. A one night mistake turns into multiple nights where neither of them want to let go.
I really enjoyed how strong of a character the fmc, Allie, was. She dealt with so much on a daily, and I admire her resilience in making ends meet instead of running back to her parents and their money. I also enjoyed the mmc, Josh, for having such a tough past yet wears his heart on his sleeve and is such a hopeful person. My favorite part was the on-page reproductive struggle. Although it wasn’t planned, a loss this great would have driven a couple apart. But the way that they handled it together was just swoon worthy.
I didn’t particularly enjoy how the side character, Jacob, seemed like a child. He was super against the couple being together and in a second, he’s immediately giggling and kissing her head? It was just unrealistic how fast that part was. Another thing I didn’t like was how emotional Josh would get at times. Overall, this was a 3.75 star read for me. I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Book 2 of The Nashville Sisters series is available. If you enjoyed the first book, you are in for a treat with Perfectly Us.
I'm going to be honest even if I liked this book this has some adult themes and some people can understand or relate to it.. I understood the warnings and for me it made sense but I can understand if not everyone feels connected the same way I did,.. This is about two broken people and doesn't matter the money or how you look/dress, what others may think everyone can hurt and can feel pain and can struggle with certain things.. And this book really show that.. Ally and Joshua are both adults but they also broken and in each other they found a connection
thank you net galley for the arc copy. such a good read ally and joshua were such likable characters.
I received a copy of this for my honest review.
Our FMC has a falling out with her parents, which led to them cutting her off financially. She goes to a club with her rich friends and runs back into our MMC. They met a few months ago when he came into the diner she works at and tried to get her number. Our MMC has had a rough childhood and moved to Nashville to chance his pace. They connect at the club and have an amazing night. But right after she kicks him out of her house. He spends the next few months kind of obsessing over her until the connect again and she gives him a chance. The decide to be honest with each other and dump all their trauma. She thinks shes too much with a past inappropriate relationship with her father's best friend/teacher and he has spent many years in therapy working on himself after growing up in foster care. This story shows the benefits of communication and healing - but also how difficult it can be.
Tengo sentimientos contradictorios con el libro, al final estuvo entretenido, sin embargo, fue raro leerlo. Por momentos la escritura era muy juvenil e inmadura, luego tomaba en serio los temas que eran importantes para el desarrollo indivual u de pareja de los protagonistas y luego regresaba con la parte juvenil.
Al final parece que fue un trabajo en equipo en el cual todos hicieron sus partes por separado, las juntaron e intentaron que no se notará que no lo hicieron juntos, pero después de todo quedaron partes que no encajan.
El principio no me gustó, pero cuando Joshua y Ally se volvieron pareja mejoro todo y me encantó como él la apoyo tanto con la terapia como con lo de sus padres, me gusto ver el crecimiento de ella y la aceptación por lo que paso y el entendimiento de que no tuvo la culpa por lo que pasó. Luego volvió el tono del principio y decayó la historia, y al final se volvió a recuperar.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What an exquisite cover! I know that is only a small part of the book but I just had to comment on it! I think the story is so gorgeous and focuses on so many different themes and overcoming obstacles. I couldn’t get enough. I could relate so much to many of the issues and loved their beautiful love story, I know readers will as well. Please pick this up! You won’t regret it!