THERE’S TROUBLE AFOOT AMONG THE HOUSTON FORTUNES… Maddie Fortunado, heir apparent to her father’s real estate business, is stunned to learn that she’ll have to fight for the job she’d assumed was hers! Even worse? Her rival is none other than Zach McCarter, her secret crush. Only a makeover can transform “Maddie” into “Madeleine,” who can compete against her charismatic coworker. But when Zach … But when Zach meets Maddie 2.0, business is suddenly the last thing on either of their minds!
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What a treat it was to read Nancy Robards Thompson’s 30th book for Harlequin! This was a sweet and entertaining story with lovable characters. Secondary characters are so well developed, I want to read about them now. Also, I haven’t read the Fortunes of Texas books before but I did not feel lost. Definitely a stand alone feel good story!
This was a quick read with fun characters. I enjoyed Maddie and Zach as both each other’s crushes and competitors in their career. The competition put them in closer contact, and it was enjoyable watching the sparks fly. I loved watching Maddie’s interactions with her family, especially her sisters, and how it helped her remember the importance of family, which she also managed to help Zach find.
This is part of a larger, multi-author series, but it is not necessary to have read them all (I have not!) to enjoy it.
Maddie Fortune’s Perfect Man by Nancy Robards Thompson
Maddie and Zach McCarter are both competing to be the boss in her family’s real estate business.
They have so much chemistry that they end up falling in love even though they both fight it. I love the fact that her two sisters are teasing them throughout the book. it made the book so much more fun. It was a very well written book. i thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend for anyone looking for a good book.
Nancy Robards Thompson has added an unique twist to the secret crush romance in her new novel Maddie Fortune’s Perfect Man. I loved the relatable characters, the rivalry between the two main characters and the strong family bonds in this story.
Maddie Fortune has spent her days, evenings and weekends working at her family’s business, Fortunato Real Estate. She is shocked when her father makes her compete for the position she assumed was hers all along. Maddie’s competitor for the head of Fortunato Real Estate is Zach McCarter—her long term crush.
I loved that Maddie took the challenge seriously but, took a step back and realized that by devoting her herself to work she was missing out on life. Ms. Thompson’s smart dialogue between Maddie and her sister Schuyler drew me into the story. In typical sister fashion, Schuyler is able to draw Maddie out of her work persona and get her sister to admit that she’s interested in Zach. Schuyler decides Maddie needs a total make over. Loved the chapter when the sisters go shopping. Maddie comes home with a new hairstyle, designer clothes and a makeover! The new looks give Maddie the confidence that she needs to pursue her work and personal goals.
Zach McCarter is a complex character. His story unfolded bit by bit as the two week contest neared its deadline. Zach is completive by nature and he will go to any length to convince buyer to list with him. Adored that he rented a truck, wore jeans and a Stetson hat to land a ranch listing and that Maddie caught him in his “costume.”
The competition between hard working Maddie and smooth talking Zach showcases Ms. Thompson’s descriptive writing style and her fabulous dialogue. The author’s use of the sister vibe throughout the story endears Maddie (and Schuyler) to the reader Loved that the author introduced the tell me one more thing about you theme early in the story. This enabled Maddie and Zach to share and confide in each other. As the competition reaches the finish line, how will Zach react when Maddie asks him one more thing?
Looking forward to Ms Thompson’s next novel—love her characters and their journeys !