Genre: Adult Fiction (Contemporary Romance)
Date Published: December 15, 2014
Publisher: HEA Publishing
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.
Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined is the second book in the Meet Your Match series by Rachael Anderson. You don't need to read the first book to enjoy this one. It stands alone just fine. I do recommend reading the first book though. This author writes lovely, clean romances full of chemistry and anticipation(my two favorite things in romance). Noah was rough around the edges while Cassie was more refined although I think they were both pretty rough around the edges in their own ways. Before they met, they both thought they knew what they wanted. They both had emotions they needed to work through, I though they were just what the other needed. This was a second chance for both of them, and I enjoyed their story.
The ARC of Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined by Rachael Anderson was kindly provided to me by I'm a Reader Not Writer for review. The opinions are my own.
The ARC of Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined by Rachael Anderson was kindly provided to me by I'm a Reader Not Writer for review. The opinions are my own.
Cassie started walking toward the stairs, then stopped and glanced over her shoulder. “Out of curiosity, if you’re not a general contractor yet, what exactly are you?”
He thought for a moment. “Most people in my situation would say they’re between jobs. But a more accurate description would be to say that I’m Becky’s latest project.”
Cassie’s confusion must have shown on her face because he added, “I got laid off about a month ago, and Becky keeps finding me odd jobs to keep the paychecks coming. Once the weather warms and construction companies get busy again, I’m hoping to find something more permanent. But until then, I’m happy to be of service.”
“And I’m happy you’re available.”
When his lips tightened into a grin, Cassie realized how that comment could have been taken. Her face infused with heat. “For the job, I mean.”
“I know.” Still grinning, he brushed past her and headed up the stairs, leaving her with the same anxiety she’d felt when she first saw him standing on her doorstep.
He thought for a moment. “Most people in my situation would say they’re between jobs. But a more accurate description would be to say that I’m Becky’s latest project.”
Cassie’s confusion must have shown on her face because he added, “I got laid off about a month ago, and Becky keeps finding me odd jobs to keep the paychecks coming. Once the weather warms and construction companies get busy again, I’m hoping to find something more permanent. But until then, I’m happy to be of service.”
“And I’m happy you’re available.”
When his lips tightened into a grin, Cassie realized how that comment could have been taken. Her face infused with heat. “For the job, I mean.”
“I know.” Still grinning, he brushed past her and headed up the stairs, leaving her with the same anxiety she’d felt when she first saw him standing on her doorstep.
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Rachael Anderson is the author of four books: Divinely Designed, Luck of the Draw, Minor Adjustments, and The Reluctant Bachelorette. She’s 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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