A new second chance STANDALONE.A simple, secret affair with my brother’s best friend—that’s what it was supposed to be.Zachary Calloway was the master of broken hearts and completely off limits.Except his smooth talking sexy ways were irresistible, landing me in over my head.Jade Lauder was supposed to be a secret. No one could ever know the times we shared.Except here she stood with the biggest … ever know the times we shared.
Except here she stood with the biggest change in our lives.
Years of secrets will be revealed.
Years of heartache will come back to deliver a bitter sting.
Years of friendships will be demolished.
Years of lies will be exposed.
All for something we couldn’t deny.
The broken heart I never intended to give her stands between us.
With no more secrets, it’s time to persuade her to give me a second chance.
A second chance at loving her…
And this time, I’m not letting go.
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The author blew me away with this story. Who knew Zach would be so complex. Jade, what can I say about Jade. Her character ticked me off at times, the way the author spun her story made me love her in the end. I can’t wait for more of the Debonair Series!
Zack is a ladies man ,a heartbreaker ,and has heald a big secret for many years from his best friend Max. Jade has been hurt by Zack for a long time but she is also keeping a big secret from he brother Max and even a bigger secret from Zack. When everything they have between them and more to lose than what expected. Will Zack be able to prove that he deserves a second chance? Will Jade be able to accept him and his love? Or will they stay as they are and lose everything they have? This takes you on an emotional read from beginning to end. It will make you laugh and cry. With so many emotional twist and page turning events you won’t want it to stop.can’t wait to read more from her
I’ve really enjoyed this series. I’m hot and cold on contemporary romance but this set has really grabbed my attention. And first person usually puts me off, but this book had me chewing on my nails.
Poor Jade – I felt so sorry for her when she got the stomach bug. But I also wanted to shake her for being so dang stubborn where Zach was concerned.
And Zach. Oh man. Once he pulled his head out of his butt about Jade and what he really wanted…. *sigh*
But Max! Seesh.
Such good characters! And the first person POV helped.
Heart stopping, page turning, sexy times. Tasteful, well done, and with much emotion.
Can’t wait for book 3!!!!!!!
Persuading Perfection by TC Matson a five-star read that you wont need persuading to read. This is the second book in the Debonair series but they are all stand-alone and they truly are, you don’t need to read them in order or as a series. Zachary Calloway what a man, once bitten and twice shy would be a motto of his life, and I’m not talking about the good biting either, I’m talking about the heart-breaking type. That being said I would happily let him break my heart. Jade Lauder was a woman after my own heart, losing her heart to her brother’s best friend, just like Jade you always want what you can’t have. No matter how hard you want something its just not always possible. I loved that this wasn’t your typical love affair, she loves him but he’s not ready and she pines away, TC Matson has a great way of bringing a fresh angle to the story and making it so much stringer, what an amazing read. I can’t wait to see what we will be seeing next.
Now you know things never end well when there are secrets and lies going on so no this wasn’t any different. When the house of cards fall it’s all the worse because neither one is ready to admit just how far in they are. I love the angst and emotion the author pours into her characters. You want to just hug it out with them. But once everything is out there and the walls are dropped it’s a beautiful thing, family friends and a whole lot of love. Betraying those close to you is hard to forgive but standing up for the love you want makes it worth it all.
Great story from a new to me author. I love her style and her characters and yes this was a stand a lone read with carryover characters. I plan on reading more of her work.
I actually read the last big first, and I normally won’t go back and read the first two if that happens. However, I was so intrigued by the characters the author had included in that book, I had to read more!
Zach is a savvy businessman, witty, sexy and in love with one woman. He knows what he wants in his line of business as an architect and has a wicked gift that achieves his wildest dreams. But life is not as exciting when you work too hard and not play enough. The one woman he wants forever with won’t let him in.
Jade is happy with her life, or so she tells herself. She has a home she enjoys, friendships, family and a career. She is very devoted to those she cares about and will do anything she can to protect them, even if it means hiding her true feelings. She’s firey, sexy, quick-witted and smart. All the things the man she’s in love with (but fails to admit it) admires about her.
Their love affair is full of passion, unrequited love, faith, frustration, heartbreaking and through all of it, swoon-worthy. When they’re together, it’s awesome. They have to work through it all to get to the good stuff, a new life together.
LOVED these two! I’m still partial to Easton, but wooooo weeee Zach is sexy! Such a fantastic book by an author who is quickly becoming a favorite.
Zachary and Jade know all too well the precarious house of cards they have built, but when you get into something too deep and too true sometimes there is no turning back. Jade knew that a clandestine love affair with her older brothers best friend was always going to be exactly three things – insanely scorchingly hot, undeniable no matter the risk, and a well guarded secret bound to blow up in their faces. After all she has loved Zach Calloway since she was a girl, how could she possibly turn down a chance to actually turn her fantasies into reality. Only one thing could be even more taboo than a secret best friend-little sis hook-up and that’s throwing a few lovely twists our way from out the gate.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
TC Matson’s Persuading Perfections is absolutely AMAZING! This is book two in her Debonair Series and the perfect follow up to Broken Boundaries. Each book in the series is a standalone and revolves around a new couple. Persuading Perfection follows Zackary Calloway and Jude Lauder. Zack has loved his best friend’s little sister for more than half his life. Their hook-ups are intense and clandestine… no one can know, or Zack risks the demise of his relationship with best friend, Max. Until life drops the ultimate bomb on the two and their relationship can no longer be concealed. Now, Zack is going for broke, unwilling and unable to walk away from the woman he so desperately loves… even if it cost him his relationship with Max because when all is said and done, how do you walk away from the other half of your soul?! Zack is going to prove to Jude (and everyone else) that absolutely nothing is more important than her.
There is something about the way TC Matson’s heroes and heroines are incredible and leave a lasting impression. Zack and Jude are no different. I have come to expect that with some author’s work, I am just bound to find myself completely in love with their hero and/or their heroine. And let me tell you, Zack?! Yah, Zack is quite the catch. He’s a success architect who’s sweet, and so soo soooooo sexy! While he’s hurt Jude in the past, he’s been hurt by her as well and yet he has never been able to walk away from the only woman who he’s ever going to love. After Jude’s bombshell, he needs a moment to recalibrate, but that same bombshell gives him the opportunity and incentive to finally push Jude for more. I really loved the way he loved Jude… I loved that while his reputation may have been that of a player, in reality he wasn’t willing (or maybe capable is the more suitable word choice?) to commit to anyone because he needed Jude in whatever capacity he could have her. Jude was easy to love as well. She’s funny and sweet and just perfect for Zack. Although Jude did piss me off a few times, much like her brother and at one point, I might have been ready to throw my kindle at her… But as a woman who’s been hurt repeatedly by the same man, I also identified with her and understood why she behaved the way she did. The chemistry between the pair is explosive! And I would be extremely surprised if readers didn’t agree. As previously mentioned, this is a standalone book within a series, so you will get to catch up with Easton and Zoey, who I was crazy in love with! That’s something I love about books within a series… you don’t have to say goodbye once the last page has been turned. Also, I FLOVE TC Matson’s characters, whether they are the primary or secondary. Now, that being said, I totally wanted to kick Max’s ASS!!! But a part of me understood his pain at the secrets his sister and best friend kept from him. Also, Max’s book is next in the series, so I am sure he’ll be redeemed and who doesn’t love a man that knows his wines!
Persuading Perfections is captivating! Author TC Matson’s books are always well-written, and I quickly fall into the zone reading them. Persuading Perfection is told in duel perspectives and your heart will quickly ache for this couple – mine certainly did! My heart also raced with excitement as well… be prepared with tissues as the story really delivers an array of emotions. TC Matson did a fantastic job plunging readers straight into the damage and emotions that are the result of a long term clandestine relationship. Also, Persuading Perfection is literally the PERFECT title for this book! Once you read it, I am sure you’ll agree. It’s set to the perfect pace and didn’t lag at any point in my opinion. Persuading Perfection includes a beautiful HEA with a high and intense level of heat between the Zack and Jude. As a matter of fact… you might want to have time for a cold shower while reading this book! Whereas Broken Boundaries was an sizzling slow burn, Persuading Perfection is sexy in the extreme right from the get go! I really just loved the book from start to finish and hope you’ll one click it immediately… whether you’re a new or old reader of TC Matson’s work, I am sure you will be far from disappointed !!!
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Nothing but the best from TC Matson, that’s what I’ve come to expect. AND….OMFG! Did she deliver. She had me on a roller coaster of emotions. So many times did I want to beat the beegeebers out of Jade. Don’t get me started on Zach either. That man surprised the ever loving shedevil out of me. I went in with a picture in my head of how Zach and Jade’s story would go and bygolly was I wrong and I am so over the moon by that. #MustRead #OffTheChartsSteamyRomance
TC Matson has done it again! If you haven’t read any of her books stop what you are doing and go now! Persuading Petfectoon grabbed me from the first page.
Zachary and Jade had a great story. I could not put this book down. The chemistry was so good. I liked the dynamic between Zach and Jade.
3.5 Stars
Before I get into the actual review for this book, I want to say that I LOVE the premise. I love the “taboo” aspect of Zach being in love with his best friend’s younger sister and the idea that they couldn’t be open about their feeling because of Max’s protective instincts.
As much as I love the premise, I have mixed feelings about the execution.
What I loved: Zach’s devotion to Jade and the work he’s willing to put into convincing her a real relationship can happen between them. Ms. Matson did an excellent job of delving into the emotional complexities that come from a long term “secret” relationship and the hurt feelings that come from multiple parties. I found it interesting how Jade’s family hadn’t realized what was going on and their hurt reactions to it.
My frustration: Jade. I had a hard time connecting with her as a character. She came across as somewhat immature and self absorbed. She focused so much on how Zach had hurt her over time, that she couldn’t see anything from his point of view. That attitude left a sense of repetitiveness to the story as Jade and Zach were having the same arguments multiple times without resolution.
Overall, the things I loved about the story outweighed my frustrations. I was glad to see Ms Matson provide closure for the Zach/Max friendship as well as the romantic relationship between Zach and Jade. This is a stand alone work, but if you have read the first in the Debonair series, you will be glad to see glimpses of Easton, Zoey, and where they are now. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in Max’s story!
3.5 stars
I’m always down for a good surprise pregnancy book and Persuading Perfection is that and more! In love with her brother’s best friend Zach for years but knowing that road leads to nothing but heartbreak, Jade has settled for nothing more than hookups with him. Their secret has been hidden for years until it comes crumbling down with a positive pregnancy test.
Zach has always loved Jade but she’s kept him at a distance only allowing him hookups and nothing more. Seeing this pregnancy as his chance to prove to her he’s the one for her he relentlessly shows her how much she means to him. The chemistry between Zach and Jade is off the charts. The heat between them is intense. And the banter? Omg! Hilarious! These two can go back and forth with sarcasm like nobody’s business.
While I loved their banter and the sparks that flew, I did find myself pretty frustrated with Jade at times. While their past makes her reluctance to trust Zach understandable, eventually it got old. Stubborn is an understatement for her when it came to opening her eyes to the man who was patiently standing right in front of her. I found myself cheering for Zach as he one by one took on blow after blow while proving himself to not just Jade, but her family.
I’LL JUST SAY, IF TC MATSON WRITES IT, I WANT TO READ IT
PERSUADING PERFECTION (THE DEBONAIR SERIES, Book 2)
By: TC Matson
I don’t care what Zachary Calloway does for a living, how much money he has, and I don’t even care what his reputation as a “heartbreaker” is with the ladies, his heart makes him the ultimate book boyfriend and, in my opinion, he’s the sexiest of the three friends making up The Debonair Series.
Zach has been, secretly, in love with Jade Lauder, the extremely off-limits baby sister of his best friend, Ben, since they were in high school, and has been having secret rendezvous (even though he wanted more) with Jade for many years, so when, after all these years, a surprise to reveal their secrets occurs, Zach sees his second chance for a real relationshipJade , and he’s going to take it, no matter the consequences or how much time and patience it takes to convince Jade of his true feelings…
TC Matson is a master of telling hot, intriguing stories of sexy, alpha males and the beautiful, strong women with whom they fall in love…She also, knows her way around a steamy sex scene….PERSUADING PERFECTION, like BROKEN BOUNDARIES, is TC Matson at her best…