Book Review | Perfect Mess – Fabiola Francisco

Perfect Mess
By: Fabiola Francisco

Series: Mason Creek Series
Book Number In Series: 10 of 30
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Trope(s): Small Town, Opposites Attract
Publisher: Indie
Publication Date: August 12th, 2021

My Rating: 4 ½ Stars

Blurb:

A toxic relationship crumbled my self-esteem, so when my uncle needs someone to temporarily run his butcher shop, I swap the hectic city for small-town life.

I have no idea what butchering entails, and Wilder James, the sexy—albeit grumpy—rancher, reminds me of it every time I see him.

His snap judgment of me because I’m a city girl is infuriating, but I’m forced to work with him. It isn’t until he begins to drop his guard that I learn the reasons for the walls around his heart.

My ex’s words cut deep, sitting like invisible wounds on my skin, but Wilder is crumbling every insecurity, showing me what it feels like to be wanted.

My time in Mason Creek is temporary, and soon I’ll have to say the hardest goodbye.

Perfect Mess is a feel-good romance. If you like swoony heroes, curvy heroines, and small towns, then you’ll love this opposites attract romance.

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My Review

If you haven’t noticed by the previous reviews I’ve been posting for the last week or so, I’ve slightly formed an addiction to the Mason Creek series. What can I say, I love small town romances. And If I’m being completely honest, I feel a sense of nostalgia when reading this series. It makes me miss my small hometown, and I’m pretty sure that is the main reason why I keep coming back for more!

In My Own Words:

The opportunity to stay with her uncle Sal in Mason Creek, Montana couldn’t have come at a better time in Hallie’s life. After breaking up with her emotionally abusive boyfriend, she finds herself fleeing the city life for a more calming environment. 

Broody rancher Wilder James swore off relationships years ago due to one irrevocable heartbreak. But once the man sets his sights on the city girl, he feels it deep in his soul, this woman is going to be hard to ignore… Everything from her smile to her warm heart has his spirit crying out for her. Hallie is the type of woman who can bring the strongest of man to his knees with one single look. He knows her stay in Mason Creek isn’t permanent… Is he willing to risk another substantial heartbreak for a few months of pure bliss? 

My Thoughts:

The more I read this series, the more I’m finding myself falling head over boots in love with not only this small town, but all of the characters in this town. I’ve been waiting for Wilder James’ story since I first saw him enter the Mason Creek series. There was something about this man’s personality and broody vibes that caught my attention. I needed to know his story, and I need it now! Wilder just rode off into the sunset with my heart! This man was everything I expected.. And so much more! 

Hallie came as a surprise to me and between you and me, she’s my favorite heroine in this series! I loved the purity she carried with her actions and her kind heart. This woman has been burned in the worst possible ways and through the hellish journey her self confidence was stolen from her. It’s always the ones with the softest hearts who break easily. Now Hallie has to learn to stand on her own, build her confidence back up, and learn to live again. I found Hallie’s journey empowering. I loved watching her slowly gian her confidence back. 

I loved Wilder’s attitude during Hallie’s hard moments. This man didn’t judge her for feeling this certain way about herself. Instead he helped Hallie see herself in the light he saw her in. My heart swooned so hard during these moments. My heart is incredibly full right now. I’m having a hard time putting my feelings into actual words.

Now onto why I dropped a half star rating, I felt Wilder’s history was an important part to this romance and sadly, I would have liked a few more details on the relationship that initially broke his heart. I wanted to get inside his head and see that moment that had a lasting impression on the man who seems like he’s as strong as steel. I wanted just a little bit more substance from this man. 

Overall, Fabiola Francisco wrote one hell of a romance, Wilder and Hallie’s romance is definitely one of my Mason Creek favorites and I can already see this novel sticking with me through all of Mason Creek History! If you love small town romances with an opposites attract trope, I highly recommend you pick up this standalone romance!!

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Catch up on my reviews
for The Mason Creek Series:

Perfect Risk – C.A. Harms
Perfect Song – Lauren Runow
Perfect Love – A.M. Hargrove
Perfect Night – Terri E. Laine
Perfect Tragedy – Jennifer Miller
Perfect Escape – Cary Hart
Perfect Summer – Bethany Lopez
Perfect Embrace – Kaylee Ryan
Perfect Kiss – Lacey Black
Perfect Mess – Fabiola Francisco

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