Book Information
Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined by Rachel Anderson
Publisher: HEA Publishing
Publication Date: December 15, 2014
Genre: Romance
Purchase: Kindle; Paperback; Audiobook
About the Author
A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can’t sing, doesn’t dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.
Author bio and photo courtesy of Goodreads
Synopsis
For Noah Mackie, life is finally back on track. He has a great support system, a promised promotion is on its way, and he’s finally getting the hang of this single father thing. But when the job falls through and his neighbor’s matchmaking efforts become more aggressive, Noah is in for yet another unwanted detour. With his career and two spirited daughters to worry about, he doesn’t have time for dating-especially not someone like Cassie Ellis, his girls’ beautiful and sophisticated dance instructor, who is about as open and approachable as a brick wall.
Rough around the Edges Meets Refined is about two people who think they know exactly what they want but who have no idea what they really need. It’s about learning that people aren’t always what they seem and that sometimes life’s detours take you exactly where you need to go.
Review
What I love best about Rachel Anderson is that she likes to participate in series with other authors but in a way that makes it where you don’t have to read every book in the series if you don’t want to. Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined is the second book in the “Meet Your Match” series, the first being Prejudice Meets Pride. However, it’s not necessary to read the first book if you don’t want as you’re only following a secondary character from the first novel over, not a main character. I love that! Rachel keeps the good points coming with her sweet and clean romance. With so many “adult” romance novels out there it’s refreshing to be able to read one and to actually be able to share it on my personal Facebook page without fear of whose going to see it on there. Another great point is the girl’s name in the book, Cassie, but I might just be biased…
One thing I will say about Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined is that it is a slow build and it might make you tilt your head in confusion a couple of times. I’ll give you an example, in the book Cassie is a widow who didn’t exactly have the best marriage so when Noah decides he wants to pursue a relationship with her she makes him take it SLOW (to the point of waiting months before kissing). Some may find that a bit odd since she was previously married it’s not like kissing would be that big of a deal, however, I found that to be very refreshing and true to her character. She wanted to make sure that he was in for the actual feelings and relationship and not just for a quick good time that he would regret later. Making him wait and develop those feelings made both of them actually think about if it was something they actually wanted to get involved in.
This was truly a great read that I think anyone who likes light romances should read.
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I like easy reads, so I am not sure about this one LOL. I don’t like to be confused about what I am reading.
This sounds like a great read. I love a romance novel that is actually romantic instead of just a sweaty romp. Of course, those stories are good, too. 😉
I LOVE a series that are also standalone books. I have not read this yet but will definitely add it to my TBR. I ready at least 3 books a week and can’t wait to dig into this one.
I love book series that weave together like this. I too find the character ideals/morals refreshing. I will certainly be checking these out.
This sounds interesting. I like books that I really have to sit down and read… So I bet I would enjoy this one!
I haven’t read many romance novels but this does sound quite different from what I’d expect. It sounds pretty good!
I am all for a book that enables you to not have to commit to an entire series, mainly because I simply don’t have the time. This novel sounds like it offers just the right amount of romance for my personal tastes!
Must have been interesting having a Cassie as the heroine of the story too. Sounds like a great beach read
I like a good romance. Will check this out.
I love her intro. Pretty good at breaking up fights….that’s cute. You have to be with kids. especially when you are a busy author. Looks like a great read
My mother in law loves romance novels, and this one sounds like one she would love. Telling her about it!
It sounds like a great book! I’m looking for some good summer reading.
I love reading! Thanks for this, learning of new authors and books TBR is always great!
This sounds like my kind of book. I like to read on the train ride home from work each day. Books like this help me escape the day I just left behind and relax for the night!
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This looks like a really good read. I am adding this book to my must read list.
With summer on the horizon, I’m in need of a good read for sitting poolside. THis sounds like it would be a great choice.
Sounds like a great summer read. I’m always a fan of a little romance.
This looks like a fun book to read. I’ll definitely pick this up and give it a try.
Thank you for the cool review. And I love her bio, that’s funny! I have four kids too…I’m a master mediator. 🙂
I like a good romance, but I find it impossible believe that someone would wait months before kissing! That sounds more old fashioned than even this century
I just added this to my amazon wish list. Love these types of reads, perfect for beach days.
I love a good romance novel, and those that keep you guessing are the best.
Thank you so much! I was looking for a new book to read and this looks perfect!
I bet this book would make a good book club read. I will suggest it some friends to put on their list for the upcoming year.
I love reading book like these because they are so different than my life. It is fun to escape and get lost in a book!
I love the ideas around this book series. I will be sure to check it out.
This sounds like a cute read. I’ve read and enjoyed others by Rachel Anderson.