* ARC Review *
Perfect Pairing by Amanda Chaperon
Amanda Chaperon’s Perfect Pairing is easily my favorite book in the Love on the Vine series! This third installment masterfully combines past and present, diving into the history of Ezra, the in-house chef at the Delatou family winery, and Brie, the youngest and most determined of the five Delatou siblings. Their chemistry is undeniable from the start, and their journey is as heartwarming as it is engaging.
Ezra’s character is impossible not to love. His devotion to his son and father is deeply moving, and seeing him open his heart again after a tough past was incredibly satisfying. Brie is equally captivating—her feisty attitude, ambitious spirit, and unwavering dedication to her family’s business make her journey both inspiring and relatable. Together, their dynamic as a chef and baker adds a fun and flavorful twist to the story.
This book delivers all the emotional highs and lows you could hope for, with moments that brought tears and others that left me smiling for days. The blend of fiery chemistry and heartfelt connection makes Ezra and Brie feel like true soulmates. For the best experience, I recommend starting with the first two books in the series to fully appreciate the depth of the Delatou family’s story. Perfect Pairing is a beautifully crafted romance that leaves you with all the feel-good vibes.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/4.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/3.5
Blurb:
Life has been good for Ezra Wendt and his son, Hansen, since he accepted the head chef position at the Chateau Delatou winery. Well, mostly good—except for that time he pushed away Brie, the girl of his dreams, in a moment of cowardice.
Bakery owner Brie Delatou has everything a girl could an amazing family, a thriving business, and the perfect small town to call home. Oh, and a slightly jaded view of relationships, thanks to Ezra, the only man she’s ever loved, breaking her heart.
Two years have passed since their relationship went up in smoke, but something still simmers between them. Now Ezra is determined to fix his mistakes and win Brie back.
Sometimes love gets a second chance. This time, will Ezra and Brie be a recipe for disaster…or a perfect pairing?
Perfect Pairing is a steamy, small town second chance romance. It is the third book in the Love on the Vine series, but can be read as a standalone.
Tropes:
– small town charm
– single dad
– secret relationship
– baker x chef
– second chance
– open door spice
– no third act breakup
Trigger Warnings include:
This book features mentions of miscarriage (FMC, off page), themes of addiction in a side character off page, divorce (MMC and his ex, mentioned but happens off page), and parental abandonment off page. In addition, there is the death of a character as a result of a drunk driving accident (unnamed character, off page). As this story takes place at and around a winery, there are several mentions of and on page scenes of characters drinking. There is also strong language and explicit sexual content.
XOXO, Courtney
Perfect Pairing by Amanda Chaperon
Published on September 19, 2024
Genres: Romance
Pages: 410
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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