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a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Hearts
Another Dreamspun Desires win!
Now, I know I might not overly gush when it comes to this series as a whole but I want to preface this that a 3.5 is a good rating for me. I know this type of fare is supposed to suspend belief somewhat, engage in possible drama, exaggerate the common tropes, all the while remaining an easy low angst read with hopefully a good dash of sexy. Rest assured that this pretty much fits the bill.
As the blurb says, Matthew is head of a multimillion dollar furniture business, and when he has an unexpected brush with death, he realizes that he’s all alone and perhaps, maybe he should be laying down some roots. Hence, on a whim he enlists his bff and assistant Adam to help him find a suitable husband. When Adam asks him to list the characteristics of his dream man, Matthew can’t help but remember his long lost love Jax. They were thick as thieves in their formative teen years, until one day Jax disappeared without a word or a trace. Since then, Matthew has always wondered whatever happened to him.
Unbeknownst to Matthew, Adam does some great detective work, and lo and behold, he discovers Jax is actually in the same city trying to make it as a starving artist - an artist who’s just the answer to make a custom piece of high end furniture for a very rich top client. How convenient right? What ensues is Matthew and Jax reconnecting, each with their own reasons for hesitating and doubting and being all insecure. However, first love is something that is not easily forgotten, and Matthew and Jax quickly become an item despite their baggage.
This was narrated by Andrew McFerrin, and he does a great job as usual. It doesn't hurt at all that this excels at the sweet feels between Matthew and Jax, where they never stopped loving each other despite being apart for 20 years. Just be prepared for infuriating family members on both sides being infuriating and some zany dramatics that threaten both their lives. Like I said, this checks off all the boxes that I believe the Dreamspun line aims to achieve. One isn’t supposed to take any of these stories too seriously, so just enjoy the easy sexy read that this is and watch how Matthew and Jax get a second chance at true love.
Thanks to the author/publisher for the audio in exchange for a honest review
Another Dreamspun Desires win!
Now, I know I might not overly gush when it comes to this series as a whole but I want to preface this that a 3.5 is a good rating for me. I know this type of fare is supposed to suspend belief somewhat, engage in possible drama, exaggerate the common tropes, all the while remaining an easy low angst read with hopefully a good dash of sexy. Rest assured that this pretty much fits the bill.
As the blurb says, Matthew is head of a multimillion dollar furniture business, and when he has an unexpected brush with death, he realizes that he’s all alone and perhaps, maybe he should be laying down some roots. Hence, on a whim he enlists his bff and assistant Adam to help him find a suitable husband. When Adam asks him to list the characteristics of his dream man, Matthew can’t help but remember his long lost love Jax. They were thick as thieves in their formative teen years, until one day Jax disappeared without a word or a trace. Since then, Matthew has always wondered whatever happened to him.
Unbeknownst to Matthew, Adam does some great detective work, and lo and behold, he discovers Jax is actually in the same city trying to make it as a starving artist - an artist who’s just the answer to make a custom piece of high end furniture for a very rich top client. How convenient right? What ensues is Matthew and Jax reconnecting, each with their own reasons for hesitating and doubting and being all insecure. However, first love is something that is not easily forgotten, and Matthew and Jax quickly become an item despite their baggage.
This was narrated by Andrew McFerrin, and he does a great job as usual. It doesn't hurt at all that this excels at the sweet feels between Matthew and Jax, where they never stopped loving each other despite being apart for 20 years. Just be prepared for infuriating family members on both sides being infuriating and some zany dramatics that threaten both their lives. Like I said, this checks off all the boxes that I believe the Dreamspun line aims to achieve. One isn’t supposed to take any of these stories too seriously, so just enjoy the easy sexy read that this is and watch how Matthew and Jax get a second chance at true love.
Thanks to the author/publisher for the audio in exchange for a honest review
crtsjffrsn's review
3.0
After a near-death experience, Matthew Hart comes back ready to find love--specifically someone to spend the rest of his life with. Which is something he's never really sought since the love of his life disappeared on him in high school without even saying a word. And when his father gives him a project to oversee an art commission for an important client, the last thing he expect is to find the artist is Jax Foster, the one who walked out on him all those years ago. But there is more to Jax's story than Matthew could even imagine, even if he tells himself he doesn't want to hear it. Being forced to work together on this project, however, might just be what both men need to start to heal and find that spark they both thought was long dead. This is one of those stories that you think is going in some obvious directions but sprinkles in some interesting surprises to really keep you interested.
the_novel_approach's review
4.0
Matthew Hart may seem to have it all as CEO of an incredibly high-end design business, but the reality is far from that. He is lonely, and with the shadow of his first lost love still hanging over him from his boyhood, it is increasingly difficult for him to find anyone to measure up to that boy he still bears a torch for from so long ago. But the reality is Jax broke his heart the day he up and disappeared, leaving Matthew to question if Jax ever truly felt anything for him at all.
All his life, Jax has been picking up after his debt-ridden, gambling addicted father. Sure, his dad has a good heart, but telling that to the mobsters out for his father’s blood and last cent is not easy or effective. Now, on the cusp of a life-changing job that also brings Matthew back into Jax’s life, his dad once more has gambled away every cent they have. But this time Jax has more to lose by running away again, for he has Matthew to consider, and after finally coming clean about his disappearance, it looks as though the two men have a second chance. However, someone is not happy over them finding each other once more, and the result could be deadly for them both.
Finding Mr. Wrong had everything going for it to make it a wonderfully sweet romance about second chances. Both Matthew and Jax were incredibly likeable and believable characters, and the circumstances surrounding their absence from each other over the years made for some thrilling action that helped this story move swiftly. Their chemistry was undeniable and made this couple one of my favorites almost immediately. I really liked this story, until the very end when two different plot points literally threw me for a loop.
Without spoiling this story by going into too much detail, the first strange moment was the reaction by Matthew’s assistant to the mob guy who Jax called on for help. Doing a complete three-sixty, emotionally, Matthew’s assistant went from spitting mad and hating the enforcer to falling into his arms. It literally made my head spin. It felt so forced and seemed to indicate that the author might be toying with creating a sequel featuring these two guys, but what an incredibly contrived and awkward way to signal that, if indeed that was the intent at all.
The second had to do with the revelation of who was behind the life threatening accidents that befell Matthew. First, it was done at an well attended soiree, at a truly strange moment in the novel, and secondly, when the police arrived it was unclear as to how they managed to appear at just the right moment. Again, it was such a forced solution to this story that I was completely thrown off by it. Here was this well written, lovely romance that had a bit of spice and mystery going for it when, suddenly, these two heavy-handed scenes interfered in a huge way. I was so disappointed by the way the author chose to wrap up the mystery portion of the novel, and felt the ending was a bit of an afterthought after reading the rest of this well-crafted novel.
Although these two scenes really jolted me, I can honestly say I still loved the coupling of Jax and Matthew. They were rather magical together, and their story was delightful to read. In the end, Finding Mr. Wrong was still a sweet romance that just fell a bit short of being a cohesive and believable novel.
Reviewed by Sammy for The Novel Approach
All his life, Jax has been picking up after his debt-ridden, gambling addicted father. Sure, his dad has a good heart, but telling that to the mobsters out for his father’s blood and last cent is not easy or effective. Now, on the cusp of a life-changing job that also brings Matthew back into Jax’s life, his dad once more has gambled away every cent they have. But this time Jax has more to lose by running away again, for he has Matthew to consider, and after finally coming clean about his disappearance, it looks as though the two men have a second chance. However, someone is not happy over them finding each other once more, and the result could be deadly for them both.
Finding Mr. Wrong had everything going for it to make it a wonderfully sweet romance about second chances. Both Matthew and Jax were incredibly likeable and believable characters, and the circumstances surrounding their absence from each other over the years made for some thrilling action that helped this story move swiftly. Their chemistry was undeniable and made this couple one of my favorites almost immediately. I really liked this story, until the very end when two different plot points literally threw me for a loop.
Without spoiling this story by going into too much detail, the first strange moment was the reaction by Matthew’s assistant to the mob guy who Jax called on for help. Doing a complete three-sixty, emotionally, Matthew’s assistant went from spitting mad and hating the enforcer to falling into his arms. It literally made my head spin. It felt so forced and seemed to indicate that the author might be toying with creating a sequel featuring these two guys, but what an incredibly contrived and awkward way to signal that, if indeed that was the intent at all.
The second had to do with the revelation of who was behind the life threatening accidents that befell Matthew. First, it was done at an well attended soiree, at a truly strange moment in the novel, and secondly, when the police arrived it was unclear as to how they managed to appear at just the right moment. Again, it was such a forced solution to this story that I was completely thrown off by it. Here was this well written, lovely romance that had a bit of spice and mystery going for it when, suddenly, these two heavy-handed scenes interfered in a huge way. I was so disappointed by the way the author chose to wrap up the mystery portion of the novel, and felt the ending was a bit of an afterthought after reading the rest of this well-crafted novel.
Although these two scenes really jolted me, I can honestly say I still loved the coupling of Jax and Matthew. They were rather magical together, and their story was delightful to read. In the end, Finding Mr. Wrong was still a sweet romance that just fell a bit short of being a cohesive and believable novel.
Reviewed by Sammy for The Novel Approach
rissa53's review
4.0
This was another easy read for me! A bit of mystery (which I had an inkling of at the very beginning, lol), and a second chance at love.
I like Matthew and Adam's relationship! Of course, I like Jax and Matty! I even liked Rai, lol.
The author is very good with descriptions and I love the little quirks she included like Matthew's love for anything lemon! :)
Enjoyable read!
I like Matthew and Adam's relationship! Of course, I like Jax and Matty! I even liked Rai, lol.
The author is very good with descriptions and I love the little quirks she included like Matthew's love for anything lemon! :)
Enjoyable read!
georgiewhoissarahdrew's review
2.0
Charlie Cochet wrote "Hell & High Water" - funny, sexy, pacy. Maybe this is a different Charlie Cochet?
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