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aurigae's review
5.0
This is a sweet friends-to-lovers dual-POV romance. It's funny and heartwarming and well-written, and the main characters are likable and well-suited.
(Is this the shortest review I've ever written? Maybe. This is a pretty short book, and the plot isn't terrible original or intricate, but it's a fun read.)
4.5 stars, rounded up.
[I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.]
(Is this the shortest review I've ever written? Maybe. This is a pretty short book, and the plot isn't terrible original or intricate, but it's a fun read.)
4.5 stars, rounded up.
[I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.]
lizzuplans's review
4.0
I received an ARC of this book (thank you!) and these are my own opinions.
A lovely Hallmark-esque story that kept me entertained for a few days. Cosy, fun, romantic, some drama but thankfully it all worked out in the end.
Kelsey and Rob are adorable together.
I cannot wait to read the other books in this series. While there were some references to book 1, I was able to understand the story without being confused.
A lovely Hallmark-esque story that kept me entertained for a few days. Cosy, fun, romantic, some drama but thankfully it all worked out in the end.
Kelsey and Rob are adorable together.
I cannot wait to read the other books in this series. While there were some references to book 1, I was able to understand the story without being confused.
scherniwchan's review
4.0
I received and eARC in exchange for an honest review all thoughts and opinions are my own.
✅Best friends lil sister
✅Childhood friends to lovers
✅Cinnamon roll MMC
✅Workplace romance
Kelsey and Rob have been friends with each other since they were really young as Caleb (Kelsey’s brother) and Rob were best friends. In adulthood Kelsey and Rob work at the same company under different divisions. Rob has loved Kelsey for years but has never revealed his feelings due to the “bro code”. Well that and that Kelsey had been in an on off relationship since highschool. Kelsey’s on/ off boyfriend ends things for good and gets engaged to someone else. How’s a perfect time for Rob to sweep her off her feet! Will he be able to?!!
Quotes I love :
“A good boyfriend doesn’t let himself get stolen.”
“It’s about living your best life. Teaching yourself that you deserve better. If you don’t believe you’re worth it, why would anyone else?”
✅Best friends lil sister
✅Childhood friends to lovers
✅Cinnamon roll MMC
✅Workplace romance
Kelsey and Rob have been friends with each other since they were really young as Caleb (Kelsey’s brother) and Rob were best friends. In adulthood Kelsey and Rob work at the same company under different divisions. Rob has loved Kelsey for years but has never revealed his feelings due to the “bro code”. Well that and that Kelsey had been in an on off relationship since highschool. Kelsey’s on/ off boyfriend ends things for good and gets engaged to someone else. How’s a perfect time for Rob to sweep her off her feet! Will he be able to?!!
Quotes I love :
“A good boyfriend doesn’t let himself get stolen.”
“It’s about living your best life. Teaching yourself that you deserve better. If you don’t believe you’re worth it, why would anyone else?”
starburst3625's review
5.0
Such a sweet, funny, and cute story. Brother’s best friend and friends to love a rolled into one. Loved both main characters and all the situations they got themselves into. This book does not shy away from a sweet “Cinnamon Roll” male main character, and Rob is just about the perfect one. I just wanted to wrap him up and take him home. Kelsey spent many years being oblivious to his love for her, before she realized that he’d been telling her all along, through his actions and how he took care of her, not to mention accepting and loving her exactly as she was. Even though sometimes I wanted to say, “Wake up, girl”, because Rob had loved Kelsey for so long and her ex was such a dud (and she went through the usual, “I need to change myself to find a man”), she found her way in the end. It was fun to see characters from the first book, but this could be read as a standalone if someone really wanted to….however, I recommend reading the first book too. This was a great love story. I loved it. I’m excited to read Caleb and Victoria’s story!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
bookster09's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
saradarling's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
karen_the_baroness's review
5.0
Perfect After All by Cece Louise has Melissa's younger sister Kelsey finding her love match.
Can Rob finally convince Kelsey he will be a better match than Bryce?
Robert Rutiger
Rob has been in Kesley's life for as long as the two can remember, and he doesn't want to screw things up and hurt this friendship. Especially with Caleb since he was sure that Caleb wouldn't have wanted him to be dating his younger sister. We met Rob in the last book working for Fulton Advertising as one of their IT personnel, and he got Kelsey a job there as well for when she was done with college. Rob is such a sweet guy who wants what is best for all three of the Ellis siblings, as they became his family over the many years of him hanging out with Caleb at their house. I love how their easy banter from the first book traversed over to this one and that Rob is still just that sweet guy that would do anything for the Ellis siblings. Except maybe commit murder.
Kelsey Ellis
Kelsey Ellis is still the goofy girl who loves to hang out with her siblings and enjoy life, especially taco night at their favorite restaurant in Halften. The one difference between the two is that Kelsey is now employed at Fulton Advertising and, for the first time in her life, not waiting for Bryce to come back into her life. She is, but she is also ready to move on. Or at least try to move on. I love how Kelsey embraces many new things within this book that helps her out for the better, including dealing with Bryce in her unique way.
I love the slow-burn romance that Rob and Kelsey had. Even though for Rob, it was like he knew that he wanted Kelsey romantically. These two are quite a pair, and I love how they complement each other in more ways than just being goofy together and cracking jokes at Caleb's expense. Except it's in the way where you know that their love will last a while once they realize it.
Five Stars
Perfect After All by Cece Louise has the best of many worlds in that it's not only a slow-burn, but also boy falls for girl first, and a work romance all in one book. It also has different things that go for it as well, and I loved every minute of reading this book. I loved how everything fell into place once it all came down to it. The one thing I can't wait to see evolve is Caleb and Victoria's story.
I am giving Perfect After All by Cece Louise five stars and recommending it to anyone who loves a good sweet romantic comedy book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Perfect After All by Cece Louise.
Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
Can Rob finally convince Kelsey he will be a better match than Bryce?
Robert Rutiger
Rob has been in Kesley's life for as long as the two can remember, and he doesn't want to screw things up and hurt this friendship. Especially with Caleb since he was sure that Caleb wouldn't have wanted him to be dating his younger sister. We met Rob in the last book working for Fulton Advertising as one of their IT personnel, and he got Kelsey a job there as well for when she was done with college. Rob is such a sweet guy who wants what is best for all three of the Ellis siblings, as they became his family over the many years of him hanging out with Caleb at their house. I love how their easy banter from the first book traversed over to this one and that Rob is still just that sweet guy that would do anything for the Ellis siblings. Except maybe commit murder.
Kelsey Ellis
Kelsey Ellis is still the goofy girl who loves to hang out with her siblings and enjoy life, especially taco night at their favorite restaurant in Halften. The one difference between the two is that Kelsey is now employed at Fulton Advertising and, for the first time in her life, not waiting for Bryce to come back into her life. She is, but she is also ready to move on. Or at least try to move on. I love how Kelsey embraces many new things within this book that helps her out for the better, including dealing with Bryce in her unique way.
I love the slow-burn romance that Rob and Kelsey had. Even though for Rob, it was like he knew that he wanted Kelsey romantically. These two are quite a pair, and I love how they complement each other in more ways than just being goofy together and cracking jokes at Caleb's expense. Except it's in the way where you know that their love will last a while once they realize it.
Five Stars
Perfect After All by Cece Louise has the best of many worlds in that it's not only a slow-burn, but also boy falls for girl first, and a work romance all in one book. It also has different things that go for it as well, and I loved every minute of reading this book. I loved how everything fell into place once it all came down to it. The one thing I can't wait to see evolve is Caleb and Victoria's story.
I am giving Perfect After All by Cece Louise five stars and recommending it to anyone who loves a good sweet romantic comedy book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Perfect After All by Cece Louise.
Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
beesneysbooks's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0