Laura J’s review of A Perfect Match by Shelley Bradley
Contemporary Romance ebook released by Samhain Publishing 13 May 08

Shelley Bradley is a new to me author and with that I really had no idea if I would like this book or not. I had never heard of her before, but reading the blurb I thought it sounded pretty good and I might like it. So I started reading it, hoping to get about 50 pages done at a time but then as I was reading I lost track of time. Suddenly 50 pages turned into 150 pages and I was still didn’t want to put the book down.

Juliette Lowell owns a matchmaking business helping other’s to find their “perfect match”. Mitch MacKinnon is a sports writer who is coerced into writing a fluff piece on Juliette’s business. When the story runs, Juliette is upset to find that although Mitch promised to be unbiased, the article still places possible doubt in readers minds. Mitch agrees to write a retraction, after using Juliette’s services, provided she agrees to use them as well and if things don’t work out then she will admit that Mitch’s original article was accurate.

When Juliette’s system matches her with Mitch, neither are quite sure what to do, but decide that each will plan a part of their date. The dates show both that there may be something to Juliette’s system, but Juliette wants stability and Mitch is looking for adventure.

Ms. Bradley has created wonderful, likable characters. I love her writing voice and the pace of the story flowed effortlessly. The romance between Juliette and Mitch seemed real and unrushed and their banter made me smile in several places during the story. This was a very good story and I was left feeling like what I read was worth the time I spent reading. I’m looking forward to reading more by Ms. Bradley.

Grade: B

Summary:

Journalist Mitch MacKinnon is giving his all to make the big time and he’s found his ticket in…but first he has to write an exposé on a local dating service and its owner, Juliette Lowell. Her unorthodox methods seem laughable…until they pair him with the sexy-as-hell Juliette. As they begin a series of dates to determine their compatibility, will Mitch have to eat his words and the story that will take him to the top in order to admit that Juliette is his perfect match?

Read an excerpt here.