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I enjoyed the romance well enough, although I didn't feel much of a connection between them, But everything else was kind of, . . a letdown It felt anticlimactic, The truth of the missing girl, the angst between Del and Bree, her father, and so on, I kept waiting for something, I don't know, revelatory or breathtaking or riveting to happen, And it never did. I didn't hate the story, I just didn't love it, and I doubt will be raving about it any time soon, I will say that this was an okay read for me for most of it, the writing is on par with the genre, I didn't hate most of the characters, the obligatory breakup makes sense enough.
But the ending made me profoundly dislike it, ultimately:
, I didn't find the exhusband to be believable, given how he is perceived in the town and so the twist of how he is involved with the rang like a superficial attempt at subverting expectations
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In relation to that, I do not agree that the excop was right about her gut feeling about him and the and that felt like a vindicative apology of "good cops following their instinct" when literally she was all but fired for literally being a bad cop which her superior calls her, but she's bad only because she has such a strong desire for justice that she's overzealous eyeroll
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So that then, her becoming the small town's officer feels even worse to me
All that is made worse because the exwife truly feels like the sweetest and her love interest really is just
depicted as good looking and itching to leave and that's kind of it Yet we're told how nice she is and how the entire town is welcoming her in their fold for.
. . reasons A solid read. Not wonderful but kept drawing me in, The suspense and mystery was a nice addition and I totally felt the romance factor, Well paced for being such a short book, would have loved more time with these characters, The ending wasn't great but that's okay, Main issue was I thought this book was in the UK based on veriage used flat, rota, etc so I was continually thrown off when the characters were discussing locations.
I readof the book in one go so that might show how much I liked it, Loved how the relationship starts in a very refreshing and straightforward way, and how Bree is not your typical main character who was supposed to be straight nor Del is the perfect and cold cop who solves cases without even trying.
Quite the opposite, Brees life has gone to hell after her husband threw her out and Del is about to lose the job she loves simply because she cares too much.
The relationship works smoothly, the mystery adds a nice touch and the whole story has that Sienna Waters style which makes it interesting and light at the same time.
Both characters have things to learn and some lines really touched me because I can understand Del perfectly and I agree with the idea of making something work instead of waiting for the perfect situation to happen.
Adding some of Brees path, that great message that perfection is not needed to find happiness and that we just have to l find whats the perfect mess that works for us, and you have an entertaining story with the exact amount of ingredients to have a good time.
Always a pleasure to read a book from the author, Ms. Waters' latest romance centers around Del and Bree and the town they both grew up in, Circumstances dictate Del's return to her hometown afteryears and a dormant spark is reignited when she sees Bree but matters of the heart cannot be controlled if only she would stop jumping to conclusions.
A storyline with small town gossip, intrigue, fertile imaginings, misunderstanding, slow romance, a pinch of humor and a missing teenager and there you have it a perfect mess.
With all the excitement, ups and down, the I, R. S. and Ronnie's shady dealings, will there be room for a HEA Supporting characters such as Ronnie Del's dad and Rosalie Bree's best friend among others flesh out the plot.
An enjoyable, quick read that I recommend,
I rec'd a copy through Booksprout and this is a voluntary, unbiased review, A Perfect Mess
I really enjoyed the story of Del and Bree, Two women who grew up in the same town, Bree was the head cheerleader and Del flew underneath the radar, When Del returns to their town, she and Bree slowly become friends and then lovers, Ms. Waters lets us know that it is okay to want a perfect mess, There's something about SW's books that infuriates me: I reach the half way point, certains, and something changes, the story is nearly done and it becomes forced.
Odd. But I keep on reading them, Waters has delivered a heartwarmingly messy love story that is touching, inspiring, and undeniably sweet,
A perfect Mess is so aptly named, As I read the story and followed all of the struggles the characters faced I liked the name but by the end I could never imagine a more fitting and perfect name.
A missing girl, an excop, a woman in the process of a messy and unexpected divorce, a father that needs to skip town, and a noisy and helpful town round out this complicated story, and together you get A Perfect Mess.
The drama is so well developed throughout this story, People are complex and lead messy lives and I loved how Waters not only captured but actively drew readers in to both the good and bad.
Between a very complicated love story and the life altering issues faced by the characters there is no shortage of excitement,
The romance was top notch, I loved how strong of a connection both women felt and how they each struggled with wants and where they wanted life to lead them.
It is equal parts sweet, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, The chemistry is so strong and made for many delightful interactions, The dialogue was also very well done,
The characters really drove this story for me, I love the focus on self love and making decisions that are best for yourself yet not giving up when you have something real.
I found myself surprised with the direction the plot went on several occasions and was extremely pleased with the direction the story took even though it wasnt always what I expected.
Even the ending was not what I would normally expect, but felt very fitting to the story and left a memorable and sweet impact.
I loved this wonderful story so much, with its interesting and lovable characters that made this perfect mess of a story one not to be missed.
.stars. This is a sweet, return to small hometown romance,
Del left her hometown as soon as she could, Having never quite found home elsewhere, when she gets a phone call from her father asking her to return home and look his shop whilst hes on the run from the IRS, she takes it as a sign to quit her job and see where life takes her.
Bree never left said home town, Cheerleader and dating a football player last time she saw Del, life has changed for her somewhat, She now works at the store Del is looking after,
I enjoy reading Waters work and this definitely has some enjoyable qualities, One of my favourite parts of the book is both Del and Bree having to confront their feelings for each other, For Del, there is the not wanting to be near her high school crush, for Bree, the new feelings surrounding Del and her recent life changes.
The push pull between them keeps the book interesting and the narrative flowing,
I liked how both characters werent what I was initially expecting from the opening chapters, and I enjoyed the small town feel of the book.
I liked Dels growth and acceptance of the towns occupants and what it might mean for her future, Her father is also an interesting character,
Romance fans will find something to enjoy in this one,
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review, .