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Perfectly Imperfect Love #3

Romantically Perfect

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Mr. Perfect isn’t always found in the pages of a romance novel. Sometimes, he’s standing right in front of you.

Diana Moore is a fan of love, but love isn’t a fan of hers. After a string of failed relationships, she’s decided to focus her time on finding new passions.

According to Garrett Henley, love is for suckers, and Diana’s heart-on-the-sleeve attitude has put her firmly in the friend zone.

When Garrett volunteers to help her find a new hobby, will the relationship denier and the romance fanatic find true love may be looking them right in the eye?

244 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 29, 2020

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S.E. Rose

63 books1,565 followers
USA Today & International Bestselling romance author, S.E. Rose lives near Washington D.C. with her family. When she's not wrangling her cats or keeping up with her kids, she's plotting her next story.

She loves all things wine, coffee, and cats. In her non-existent free time, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, binging on her favorite shows, and reading, especially if it's a good mystery or comedy.

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Profile Image for TMR.
548 reviews724 followers
January 10, 2021
Note: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

My god...this story, people. I loved loved loved it! (Can there be more loveds in this review, I am not sure.)

Garrett and Diana were so perfect. Yes, it took them about 30 or so chapters to get together but once they did..the pure romance..and getting to know each other was on fiiiiire!

I loved hanging around them. Even with their obstacles in difference over believing in love, they were still awesome together as a couple.

I loved every second being in their world, and the writing....hot damn it was perfect, it flowed so smoothly and wonderfully, that I was sucked in every page of this novel, and I couldn't even blame my lack of sleep here.

The romance, the chemistry, the obstacle solving, the getting to know part (it is so far and between in romance novels nowadays), the books references, relatability..fuck, everything was SOOOOO good.

Yes people, I am gushing bad over this book. Please pick it up if you like novels like Well-Met (although the renaissances faires might be missing...but plenty of book references should keep you going.)

And shoutout to all the teachers in real life - this book excellently celebrates all teachers and educational figures ever in the world. So definitely a prize-worthy read.

Damn, I am just so in love right now with this novel.

Gosh I hope this review can convey my feelings right.

Otherwise...yeah I don't know what I'd do. You just have this review to rely on, I guess hehe.

Until the next read,

-TMR
Profile Image for K.  Ramjohn.
2,122 reviews
December 30, 2020
Romantically Perfect was a sweet friends to lovers small town romance and I loved every minute of it. This is the 3rd book in the series and its Di and Garrett's story. She loves romance and love and he is anti-love, so from the moment they met, inspite of being attracted to each other, these two decide they were better off as friends. After her last break up Di decided to give up on romance and try other hobbies and I loved that Garrett was willing to help her out. I enjoyed seeing the progression of their relationship as they spent more and more time together.
The secondary characters were fantastic. I loved the Moore family, Di's best friend and Garrett's neighbours. From the start they brought so much hilarity to the story and provided great balance and support to the main couple. This story was charming, hilarious, sweet and sexy. I loved it and would recommend it to all lovers of small town romances.
Profile Image for Kari Hansen.
10.1k reviews84 followers
December 29, 2020
After being hurt by love one time too many Di has decided to take a step back and focus on other things in her life. She hasn’t given up on her happy ever after, but she has decided that a hiatus is in order and who better to help her then Garrett, her friend and co-worker.

When it comes to love Garrett couldn’t be more different from Di. He has decided to keep his relationships casual so he will be the friend and confidant that Di needs but anything more is a line he won’t cross.

This is a sweet and sexy story of two people who finally realize that what they didn’t know they were looking for has been there all along.
Profile Image for Lits.
226 reviews5 followers
December 16, 2020
I received a copy of this book from the author.

I loved the first book in the series so I jumped at the chance to read and review this one.
Sadly, it was not for me.

The story felt stilted. I don't understand why they both put unnecessary timeframes for not talking to each other. So after Halloween, the "romance" just stopped there with the rest of the story unfolding with the charity event, and then it suddenly just picked up. This book could have been 100 pages and made more sense. Maybe if there was more tension and "almost" moments between the two main characters in that in between it would have been more believable and more interesting.

I wasn't a big fan of Garrett. I think the way his hookup buddy was mentioned made him feel a bit slimy to me. And the fact that he chose to go to coffee with Di's sister - nope, just nope. I just can't understand what Di saw in him.
I really cringed at the fact that Di cried immediately after sex. She dropped a few notches in my esteem after that.

I also have a thing where I think covers should look like the main characters are described. Although the dude on this cover is kinda good looking, I wouldn't call him "sexy AF" and drool over him. But that's just me.

I think the ideas are there but I've read the very common "super romantic meets guy against love" storyline before and it was just better executed.
This will be my last book by this author.
Profile Image for Suzana.
573 reviews19 followers
December 29, 2020
I love small town romances and rom-coms. This was another sweet, charming and a swoon worthy story that just captures you from the beginning. I couldn’t get enough of this book and characters. I never wanted it to end because I fell in love with this family and their dynamics. They are adorable and there are some laugh out loud funny moments mixed with family ties which added to the story and plot. It is very enjoyable, well written and developed. The characters are complex, the plot is strong and some of the storyline unpredictable.

Romantically Perfect is the third book in Perfectly Imperfect Love series by SE Rose. This is Garrett and Di’s story. I love how their story unfolded. Watching their relationship grow and develop into something beautiful was really amazing. They are passionate, swoony and heartwarming but also intense, emotional and sometimes frustrating. Their friendship and spending time together allowed their relationship to develop naturally despite all obstacles. They have ups and downs but against all odds they made it and overcame the past. I loved their connection and the way she saw that there is so much more to him than what meets the eye. Garrett and Di discover the meaning of true love while confronting their insecurities and past. It was fun, flirty, emotional and entertaining story.

It was sweet, sexy and intense, at times heartbreaking and heartwarming story, emotional and enthralling, with real characters and a lot of heart and heat. I definitely will read her future books. Highly recommend it.
Profile Image for Sharon Moritz-rosenthal.
2,160 reviews23 followers
December 27, 2020
I received a free ARC copy of this book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is book 3 in the series and I have adored every single book in this series. This is a series about siblings finding love in a small town with a small sports theme going on. This is Di Moore's story and she is a twin and a school teacher and loves romance so much.

Garrett works as a teacher with Di and they both have crushes on each other but Garrett does not believe in love and Di lives for romance. And so they are just friends and have never even kissed. That is until Di dumps her last boyfriend and gives up on love and decides to explore some hobbies and Garrett offers to help her find one she loves.

And so starts this awesome story about friends finding love despite what they believe about love, life and themselves. It is very much a sweet romance with themes of families, being there for your community and small town living. I absolutely adore it and loved both Di and Garrett so much. I cannot wait for the next book in the series, maybe about the last single sister.
Profile Image for Jackie Wright.
4,872 reviews107 followers
December 23, 2020
4.5 Stars for Romantically Perfect ( Perfectly Imperfect Love #3)
This is a series that’s growing on me with each book I pick up, I love catching up with the Moore family and this book is Di’s story which is a friends to lovers romance.
It’s a romance that will appeal to wide range of audiences and it has wonderful characters who you will laugh and cry with. Di is in love with the idea of being in love but until now love has not been in the cards for this wonderful romantic, after a string of failed romances she decides to focus her time on new passions. Garrett is the total opposite and he thinks love is for idiots and that means Di will always be in the friend zone.... but when Garrett decides to help Di with her new hobby he ends up falling without even realising, so has this man who is anti love met his match.....
This book will make you giggle, will leave you smiling like a Cheshire Cat and have you falling in live with the idea of love. A great read that has left me wanting more from the wonderful Moore family.
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
532 reviews
December 29, 2020
I think Di and Garrett's story might be my favorite, but I think I also said the same thing about the first book and then the second book of the series. A friends to lovers story; and while it's more sweet than steamy, it's obvious that there is chemistry between these two characters. Even though the book starts with Di and Garrett already having an established friendship, you still see character growth. Compared to the first to books, I think this story is the most relatable. Di being such a fan of romance, books included, my fellow romance fanatics will definitely feel a kinship with her. Di and Garrett, especially Di, do become a little too whiny about romance vs. anti-romance, but their respective friends are there trying to keep them in check and calling them out on their BS. This story is also a little bit of an ode to teachers about their dedication to and love they have for their students. A fun sweet read, and based on the teaser for the fourth book, I can't wait to read that story either.
Profile Image for Jenn the Readaholic.
1,801 reviews52 followers
December 5, 2020
I love the Moore family! For a minute, I thought I might have to hate Kylie, but she proved to be the best sister and friend Di or Garrett could ever hope for. Between the antics of the siblings, Garrett’s stupid denials that he could ever love, and Di’s heartache at knowing she can’t force someone to change just because she loves them, I didn’t want to put this book down. I’m really digging the small town feel of this series, as well as how the stories all flow wonderfully without OTT drama, but a lot of realistic angst, worries, and struggles hidden behind smiles (Trevor just broke my heart). I can’t wait for more from the Moores!
Profile Image for Becky Wise.
2,515 reviews48 followers
December 18, 2020
Romantically Perfect is a fantastic friends to more read. I loved every moment of this one. The loveable Moore family is back and this is Di's story. Di is the romantic one. She loves love and happily ever after's. Garrett is anti-love. He will put a smile on your face as he pushes Di out of her comfort zone. There is just something magical about Di and Garrett that will leave your heart happy. The whole Moore family will make you giggle with there antics. I really couldn't get enough and so don't want to give anymore away about Di and Garrett other then you will love them so much. Go one click this one.
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
16.8k reviews200 followers
December 28, 2020
This is the 3rd book in this awesome series and is about siblings finding love in a small town, and this is Garrett and Diana’s journey. These two are both teachers as well as friends, and where Di is a romance lover, Garrett is totally anti-love. After breaking up with her boyfriend Di decides she needs a new hobby, and Garrett decides he is going to help her. Garrett may push Di out of her comfort zone, but he is challenged when he finds himself developing feelings. This is a beautifully written tale which is sweet, entertaining, and is a humorous and poignant love story. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I recommend for all readers.
Profile Image for Isabel Debono.
791 reviews11 followers
December 29, 2020
I have loved the other books in this series and while I enjoyed this one... I felt it didn’t attract me like the other ones did.
Di and Garrett definitely had chemistry but I was put off by Garrett’s hookup buddy attitude. Their beliefs about what they wanted from a partner were so opposite. I felt that the attraction was more about physical attraction than anything else. But they did grow on me... the relationship just felt stilted though.
I do love the Moore family and the interactions they have with each other.
Can’t wait to see what happens next
I was given an ARC but voluntarily chose to review
76 reviews1 follower
January 11, 2021
Well, this book is exactly what the title states: romantically perfect. The friend to lovers story of Diana and Garrett is incredibly sweet and I loved the way they grow up and improve themselves together. After her last bad relationship, Diana decides to give up on love, even though she is a love lover, to find new hobbies. Garrett, who is her exact opposite, wants to help her in this research. So they start spending a lot of time together… They are very different and have different POVs on love and life, but they finally agree on their own feelings!
Profile Image for Danielle Monteleone.
141 reviews1 follower
December 23, 2020
OMG Garrett and Di are my favorite in this series! they are perfect! Just like every guy that knows nothing about romance, Garrett, fell madly in love with out ever realizing, but i think he knew he was just to scared to admit his feelings. Di, her and her family are my idols! i love how there sibling bond is so strong, that they see signs and come to the rescue, even though she does not want them to. Di, got her true Romeo and Juliet and it was Romantically Perfect!
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1,388 reviews35 followers
January 2, 2021
This is the third book in the series. It’s a sweet and charming friends to lover small town romance. I really enjoyed the premise of the story. Diana is all for love and Garrett is anti love . After her last failed relationship Di decides to a new hobby and Garrett jumps in to help her.

This was a sweet and perfect weekend read. The characters were charming & story was engaging. I really enjoyed this story.
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1,244 reviews17 followers
December 27, 2020
Romantically Perfect was romantically perfect! I loved Diana and Garrett! I loved how strong their friendship was, even before they attempted a relationship. Diana's family was so hilarious and loving. This is the first book I have read in this series, and first by this author, but I look forward to reading more about this family.
1,467 reviews14 followers
December 30, 2020
Di and Garrett couldn't have been more opposite in what they wanted out of a relationship. However, it wasn't hard to see that they worked more than they thought they did. I loved their friendship. I loved how Garrett easily tagged along with Di to hang out with her family. I think the friends-to-lovers is my favorite because it is mostly an easy transition to more (no pun intended). It doesn't mean everything is smooth going, but I love watching feelings that were already there expand.
1,272 reviews
December 28, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this book. I found the storyline itself was excellent and engaging. I loved all the characters and found myself reading faster to find out what happened next. Definitely recommend.
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1,472 reviews27 followers
December 29, 2020
A friends to lovers, sweet feeling of a read. If you're looking for a comfort read, here you go this is for you.
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4,653 reviews45 followers
December 30, 2020
I haven't read the previous two books in the series. But after reading this one, I'm definitely going to be reading them. I really enjoyed this one. I loved Diana and Garrett, and their friendship. Even though Dian has a crush on Garrett for the longest time. They were so cute together. I loved Diana's family, they're so hilarious and included Garrett immediately even though they were just friends then. Looking forward to the next ones!
Profile Image for Pat Labrie.
407 reviews4 followers
January 2, 2021
This is the third book in the Perfectly Imperfect Love series and it's amazing. Di and Garrett are totally cute together and the rollercoaster ride of the emotions in this book had me laughing one minute to almost crying the next. And we can't forget about the rest of the Moore family and how awesome they are lol.

This is a must read
2,072 reviews53 followers
December 30, 2020
Romantically Perfect is a sweet friends-to-lovers story. Diana is a hopeless romantic who has given up on love after a string of bad relationships, while Garrett is a casual dater who believes that true love doesn't exist. So when he agrees to help Diana find a new hobby, all the time they start spending together begins to feel a lot like a relationship. And before Garrett knows what hit him, he's head over heels for his pretty colleague.

This is a sweet and charming romance about two people who discover that what they have been looking for has been right in front of them. This is the third book in a series, but it reads like a standalone. There is a great group of secondary characters in this story, and I loved Diana's kinda quirky family.

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
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