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A Perfect Match, July 28, 2008
Juliette Lowell had worked hard the last three years to build her dating service A Perfect Match, so when Mitch MacKinnon came in to interview her with a negative attitude, she had no patience with him. He scoffed at her when she disclosed that she used her gut, astrology, and her psychology degree to make a match. Even after meeting her most recent successful match, and newlyweds, he was still skeptical about the type of service she provided. When she read his less than flattering column in the paper, she was furious, and went to his office to let him know.
Mitch thought that article would be the last of his contact with Juliette, but when his assignment was extended to him actually trying her service, he was looking forward to seeing her again. He was certainly attracted to her, and he could tell that she felt the same way. After going to her office, and filling out all the paperwork, he came running when he heard Juliette scream. She had come up as his perfect match, and that bothered her especially since she had already been proposed to. Mitch talked her into giving their date a try. Mitch also insisted on a kiss goodnight kiss that sent both their hormones into overdrive. As they spent more time together, they realized there was more between them than just lust. That left Juliette with a dilemma. Should she trust her head and be with her boyfriend that promised her stability she had never known, or trust her heart and be with Mitch?
The erotic scenes between Mitch and Juliette were pretty good, and well described, but the other elements of the story lacked any emotional depth. Since those elements were missing, it was difficult to really become invested in the outcome. Not a recommended read for those that appreciate a strong story along with the steamy sex.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Match by Shelley Bradley, April 23, 2009
This review is from: A Perfect Match (Paperback)
If the author hadn't been Shelley Bradley, I would have bumped my rating up a bit for "A Perfect Match". But because it was Bradley, I expected just a bit more than I got. This is a perfectly nice contemporary romance, but I expect more than perfectly nice from Shelley Bradley.
Juliette had to grow up fast after the death of her mother. Her father's military career meant constant moves and Juliette become mom for her little sister. Now Juliette and her sister are grown and she's finally settled for good, and she never intends to move again. She also runs a matchmaking service, and is seriously considering a marriage proposal from a successful, settled man. When a reporter shows up to do a story on her business, Juliette is excited and looking forward to touting her success rates as free advertising.
Mitch has itchy feet. He's always looking to live life and doesn't believe in Juliette's business or her services. He would, however, be perfectly happy to 'service' her! When his article isn't as supportive as Juliette would like, his boss suggests Mitch let Juliette set him up on a date. And wouldn't you know it, when Juliette inputs the information in her program, she and Mitch are a match! Looks like Juliette has a few decisions to make.
At just over 200 pages, "A Perfect Match" is a quick, fun read. It has a light helping of Shelley Bradley's signature heat, but is still firmly romance vice erotica.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Match- A Joyfully Recommended Title, August 13, 2008
Small-town journalist Mitch MacKinnon finally has a shot at the big time. The only catch? The cynical sports writer will have to write an article about a local dating service, A Perfect Match. Mitch might not believe in professional matchmaking, but soon finds he can't get the sexy matchmaker herself out of his mind.
Juliette Lowell is furious when Mitch's article demeans her business. She issues Mitch a challenge he can't refuse: register as a client to see how A Perfect Match works. But when Juliette's system lists Mitch as her perfect match, the two are in for a whole lot more than they bargained for. With sparks flying, can true love be far behind?
Once again, Shelley Bradley delivers. A Perfect Match is pure delight from beginning to end. The story is both hot and romantic, the characters sexy, yet real. Mitch and Juliette are people I could imagine knowing and liking. I was drawn in watching two seemingly opposite people discover how much they had in common and, in the process, learn much about themselves. It may be a contradiction in terms for me to say that Mitch and Juliette's romance was like a long, slow tumble into love in the space of a heartbeat, but that is exactly how I felt reading the story. A Perfect Match is a luxurious romance without any slow points that I Joyfully Recommend. If you like your books sizzling, fast-paced, with some truly sigh-worthy romantic moments, then Ms. Bradley's newest tale is your perfect match.
Shayna
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