Book Review for Playing Mr. Perfect: Clay Braden by Melissa Foster

 

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Playing Mr. Perfect: Clay Braden by Melissa Foster

Published:   February 12, 2025 by World Literary Press

Genre:  Sports Romance

Taken from Goodreads: Quarterback Clay "Mr. Perfect" Braden is determined to show sexy scientist Pepper Montgomery the benefits of hands-on research in PLAYING MR. PERFECT, the first book in the Bradens at Ridgeport series by New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melissa Foster. Loaded with heat, humor, and heart, this steamy, small-town, opposites-attract standalone romance is unputdownable. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless.

What happens in Paris, stays in Paris, right?
Oh, Pepper. If only...

Okay, I admit it.

Sleeping with the NFL quarterback who the media has dubbed Mr. Perfect might not have been the smartest move, but I’m in the City of Love, I’d had a few drinks, and was jacked up on giddy girl talk and hopeful hearts—two things I never buy into—and I threw caution to the wind.

I want to sneak out before he wakes up, but when I open my eyes, he’s already up.

In more ways than one.

Convincing the ridiculously cocky (pun intended) man that I’m not the woman he slept with last night is awkward.

Actually, he makes it impossible.

The thing is, I don’t even know who that woman was.

And now he’s determined to find out.

My Thoughts: Perfection! Melissa Foster crafted a steamy romance filled with emotions and love, bringing Clay and Pepper to life. They have been battling their feelings for years, with Pepper running and Clay chasing her. This isn't a quick love story; the attraction is clear throughout. Pepper resisted but ultimately allowed herself to fall for Clay, who waited patiently for her to find herself.  

The supporting characters added richness and depth to the storyline, each playing a vital role in Pepper and Clay's journey. Melissa Foster's writing is both engaging and heartfelt, making it easy to get lost in the pages. The build-up of their relationship, filled with moments of tension and tenderness, kept me eagerly turning the pages.

I love this series and catching up with the characters from Melissa Foster’s past books.   Each book is a stand-alone book, with a happy ever after ending.  Knowing there are more books to come makes me excited to see who else I will meet.

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