by Marie Harte
Series: The McCauley Brothers #3
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Publisher
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It's Not Easy Being Right... Vanessa Campbell is a CPA by day and a perfectionist by night. She's fit, successful...and decidedly lonely. She can't stop thinking about the youngest McCauley brother, Cameron. He's just like her: smart, attractive, and usually right—except when dealing with her. ...But Someone's Got To Do It. Cameron McCauley likes Vanessa a little too well. She's a blond goddess with a razor-sharp tongue. She hates to be wrong, just like him. But she can hold a grudge and is stubborn to a fault—also like him. A past misunderstanding has them rubbing each other the wrong way. Cam is dying to shake Vanessa up—get her to let loose. But if he succeeds, can his heart handle it?
I love the McCauley Brothers series by Marie Harte and Ruining Mr. Perfect gave us Cameron, the youngest McCauley’s story, along with a few side stories that gave it a small-town vibe. From page one Harte grabbed me, and I devoured this as I laughed, sighed and crossed my fingers. If you haven’t tried this series yet, I highly recommend it to fans of BROTHERS *yummy brothers*, small-town feels, family and just the right amount of heat.
Caffeinated Dates with Ruining Mr. Perfect
First Date: In the previous novel Vanessa Campbell our little perfectionist, drill sergeant and number geek shared a rather smokin’ hot kiss with Cameron. He is the youngest McCauley, who unlike his brother’s isn’t in the family construction business, prefers apple-flavored beers, eats healthy and is neat. Nothing has happened since then, but Cameron is finding opportunities to spend time with her. Vanessa is impossibly attracted to him, but with her roommates dating his brothers it could get messy and Vanessa doesn’t do messy.
Second Date: I love the little tango, denial and friendship developing between them. Talks at the gym, and a situation push them into spending time together and ooh-la-la the sparks, the heat, the view. I am melting as I try to both savor and move forward to my HEA. Meanwhile, there is trouble at the McCauley homestead, and it is shaking up the boys. Mike and Delilah butt heads and the brothers dish and tease each other. I adore the small-town vibe, side stories and updates regarding previous couples.
Third Date: Vanessa and Cameron are so hot together, but Vanessa has some hang-ups and trust issues that are making things difficult. Miscommunication, feelings, fears and an unexpected complication throw a bump into the relationship. Of course, family and friends are there to offer advice and help the couple out. Other threads wrap us as our couple grows in their relationship. The chemistry between Cannon and Vanessa was delightful from their banter to sexy time making this date the most precious as I rooted for them.
I enjoyed my dates with Ruining Mr. Perfect and recommend the series to fans of brothers, friendships, and family. Fans of Bella Andre will enjoy this series. What to Do with a Bad Boy the next book features Mike and his son.
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Tressa
I’m glad you enjoyed this one. I could see the mistake that wasn’t a mistake a mile away because that was just too perfect for Vanessa and I definitely enjoyed seeing both characters sweat a little but then make the decisions they did and fight for each other. The next book was my favorite from this series. Just something about Del that I just loved. Tough girl with a soft heart and I loved her dad too. 🙂 Great review!
kimbacaffeinate
Oh squee Tressa..I have the next arc and cannot wait to read about Del and Mike..woot!
kimbacaffeinate
It is Wendy, it has a feel good vibe, heat and I love the banter between the brothers 🙂
Wendy Darling
This sounds like another fun romance series! I hadn’t heard of this before, but definitely need to check it out. Thanks for the review, Kimba!
Lark
Sounds like fun, Kimba! I do enjoy family series. . . 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
This series is such fun Lark..and I love the whole sibling banter
Mary
I do like Marie Harte. She writes great chemistry!
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed Mary 🙂 this series has been such fun 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
This is next on my list to read. All my blogger friends have loved it.
kimbacaffeinate
Squee…cannot wait to see what you think Jennifer 🙂
ShootingStarsMag
Sounds like a great series. Thanks for sharing – that’s awesome your dates with this book went so well. ;0)
kimbacaffeinate
thanks Lauren, I love dates like this 🙂
Lisa
This sounds awesome! Though maybe a bit frustrating too? Either way, I think I would enjoy it. Great review!
kimbacaffeinate
The frustration level was just enough to keep you engaged and not banging your head on your eReader Lisa 🙂
Sarah
ooooh, this sounds very much like something I would read… Gotta add this to the TBR asap. Stop feeding my addiction, woman!!! Hehehe
kimbacaffeinate
Hehe..sorry Sarah I cannot help it..I love finding great books and series.
Kathryn
Marie Harte is an author whose name seems to be popping into my vision every so often and this sounds like a good series to try her out.
kimbacaffeinate
Her stories flow well and have heart to them 🙂 Kathryn.
blodeuedd
Sound fun 🙂
And speaking of Bella Andre, I need to try her books
kimbacaffeinate
*blinks* Yes Linda..you so need to try her!
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh this makes me want the whole series. Smexy bros? Yes plz. 🙂 I don’t always care for drama in my romance, but this one does seem well placed. Yep, need to try it.
kimbacaffeinate
Not to much drama..or that spoils it..just enough to keep you engaged.
Angela Adams
I like your description of “smokin’ hot kiss.” Thanks for the post.
kimbacaffeinate
hehe, thank Angela!
Quinn's Book Nook
I’ve been so into small-town contemporary romance lately, and this series looks adorable! I soo need to check it out. I definitely love swoony brothers!!
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed, the whole brother thing equates to terrific banter!
Heidi
Great characters, terrific romance, what’s not to like?
kimbacaffeinate
Exactly Heidi 🙂
Kristin
Between you and Christy, I’m going to buy the first one. NOT the second, not this one, I’m starting on the first one 😀 Actually, I better check and make sure I don’t own it – I think Amazon will warn me, riiiiggght?!?!?!? Eh, you have a Nook, no?
I loved your review! I can totally tell these small town/brothers books are a fun favorite of yours. You eat them for breakfast, right? 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Yes you need to read them all. Yep, these make great little snacks for me and I lose myself in them till the last page.
Carmel
As you’ve probably guessed, I have a weakness for smexy brothers, and after reading your review I’ve come to the conclusion that I must meet The McCauley. I know that this is Contemporary so that means they’ll all be spoken for by the end of this series, but fictional boyfriends aren’t considered cheating, right? 😉
kimbacaffeinate
Nope, not cheating when it’s fictional characters:)
The Brunette Bookworm
This book and series sounds fantastic! I’m excited to check it out!
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy, I have had fun with this author and story 🙂
Diana Leigh
Small town romances are the best!
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed Linda 🙂 this one has all the charm
Braine Talk Supe
I just read the one before this and loved it too! I’m holding off on my review (coz I’m lazy) til I read this and the next one.
I’m so happy Cam and Vanessa’s story is a winner too! They make me nervous coz both of them are so uptight and Type A… fun fact I would be able to relate because I can identify with them like that. Stick up my ass I have sometimes… or maybe most of the time 😛
kimbacaffeinate
It was fun and I can relate being anal myself. I am loving this series Braine..enjoy!
Anna Simpson
Nice to have you back. All three in the series sound like must reads to me. Thanks to you have the tallest TBR pile in the world. 🙂
Anna from Shout with Emaginette
kimbacaffeinate
It is good to be back. LOL, sorry about the TBR pile..but yes this series is a must!
Lily
I have a feeling I’ll totally get along with Vanessa in this one. She seems like a fun character! Great review 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I really adore her, and share a similar personality 🙂
Debbie Haupt
Ok you convinced me this series is now a definite must read for me 🙂
you book pusher you LOL 😉
xo
kimbacaffeinate
Wahoo! Enjoy Debbie 🙂
Asheley (
I haven’t heard of this series but it sounds like my favorite type – small towns, siblings, companion books. YES. I just put these on my wishlist for amazon. Thanks for sharing this! LOVE books like these!!!
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Ashley, these are fun 🙂
Red Iza
I squeed, went to buy it… and noticed I’ve got it already since I preordered it, yay ! (fistpump !) So glad you loved it 😀
kimbacaffeinate
Wahoo..you rock Iza 🙂
Felicia the Geeky Blogger
Gotta love when a geek meets her match. Miscommunication is sure to be involved. Us geeks often trip up ourselves.
kimbacaffeinate
Yeah, and they are both strong so it made it all more the yummy 🙂
Nick
“Miscommunication, feelings, fears and an unexpected complication throw a bump into the relationship.”
I hate these in my books, but I’m willing to give this series a shot because it sounds like so much fun. I know Andrea pretty much loves this series, so I think I would really like it too. I already have book 1 on my Nook! It only needs to be read and you’ve convinced me, Kim! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
The key here..is that it isn’t beaten to death..there is just enough to keep you engaged without frustrating you Nick.
kindlemom1
This is the second time I have seen a really good review for this, I definitely need to read it! It sounds like it would make a great read on a long weekend!
kimbacaffeinate
I hope you try this series..I mean Brothers Ali..brothers!
Brandi Breathes Books
Like the sound of Vanessa and esp the romance being all steamy!
kimbacaffeinate
This was a fun read Brandi 🙂
Melliane
It sounds like a good romance, not an easy one but a hot one though! I’m curious to discover the 2 characters.
kimbacaffeinate
Sometimes the complicated ones are the most interesting:)
Christy
Si, this was muy fun. I love Vanessa the drill Sergent number geek. lol.
kimbacaffeinate
Yes Nessa was a favorite for me:)