Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined by Rachael AndersonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Source: Received to Review
Genre: Clean Romance
Book Description: For Noah Mackie, life is finally back on track. He has a great support system, a promised promotion is on its way, and he's finally getting the hang of this single father thing. But when the job falls through and his neighbor's matchmaking efforts become more aggressive, Noah is in for yet another unwanted detour. With his career and two spirited daughters to worry about, he doesn't have time for dating—especially not someone like Cassie Ellis, his girls' beautiful and sophisticated dance instructor, who is about as open and approachable as a brick wall. Rough around the Edges Meets Refined is about two people who think they know exactly what they want but who have no idea what they really need. It's about learning that people aren't always what they seem and that sometimes life’s detours take you exactly where you need to go.
My thoughts: I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I read it too fast!
Cassie has been widowed recently, while for Noah it has been longer. She is afraid of rushing into a relationship because her marriage wasn't good. Noah knows what it is like to have a quality marriage.
Their perspective on love and relationships add to the story. They both are learning to love and trust. Noah has to keep reminding Cassie that he is not like her late husband. He is a trust worthy person with a ton to offer. The main problem is getting her to understand that a real relationship is possible with compromise.
I loved the spark that was between Noah and Cassie. While their romance was sweet, you could tell there was a definite attraction from the start. Noah's daughter's added wonderful dimension to the story, both are lovable. I loved how Rachael Anderson added their unique traits as an integral part of the story.
This book is good, clean, and fun. I highly recommend.
Read an Excerpt:
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Carpet samples were way too small. How was Cassie supposed
to know what an entire room would look like from a small little swatch? There
were too many choices. Nylon or polyester? Plush, frieze, textured, or cut? Not
to mention all the color options. And then there was the tile for the bathroom
and the complicated dance flooring, with its subfloor and all of its choices.
She felt a headache coming on.
“How will I ever make up my mind?” Cassie whispered to Noah.
“It’s called trusting your instincts.”
“Instincts? I’m supposed to have an instinct about carpet
samples?”
“Doesn’t everyone?” Noah grinned. “Isn’t one calling out to
you? Telling you that it’s the one you’ll be able to coexist with for the next
ten to fifteen years?”
Ten to fifteen years?
Noah wasn’t helping at all. Cassie frowned at the samples, willing one to shake
or glow or whatever carpet samples did to call out to a person.
“Which one would you choose?” she finally said.
“Uh-uh. This is your house, your carpet, your choice. I’m
just here as a friend, remember?”
A friend who was sitting way too close for comfort, Cassie
thought as the touch of his shoulder sent a bunch of tingles down her arm.
“Friends are allowed to give opinions.”
“No. Only dates are allowed to do that,” said Noah. “If you
really want my opinion, you know what you have to do.”
Despite her distress about all the decisions facing her,
Cassie couldn’t help but smile. “Okay, fine. It’s a date. Now if you were me,
what would you choose?”
Noah blinked as he shook his head. “Wow, that was easy. I
should have gone for more. Like a kiss or boyfriend status or—”
She nudged him. “Stop it. I need you to help me, not tease
me.”
“I wasn’t teasing,” he murmured, pulling the samples toward
him.
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Author Rachael Anderson
USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review it, Lisa! I really appreciate it and hope you have a fabulous day.
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