Playing Mr. Perfect
The Bradens at Ridgeport, #1
Melissa Foster
February 12th 2025
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Quarterback Clay "Mr. Perfect" Braden is determined to show sexy scientist Pepper Montgomery the benefits of hands-on research in PLAYING MR. PERFECT, the first book in the Bradens at Ridgeport series.
Loaded with heat, humor, and heart, this steamy, small-town, opposites-attract standalone romance is unputdownable. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless.
What happens in Paris, stays in Paris, right?
Oh, Pepper. If only...
Okay, I admit it.
Sleeping with the NFL quarterback who the media has dubbed Mr. Perfect might not have been the smartest move, but I’m in the City of Love, I’d had a few drinks, and was jacked up on giddy girl talk and hopeful hearts—two things I never buy into—and I threw caution to the wind.
I want to sneak out before he wakes up, but when I open my eyes, he’s already up.
In more ways than one.
Convincing the ridiculously cocky (pun intended) man that I’m not the woman he slept with last night is awkward.
Actually, he makes it impossible.
The thing is, I don’t even know who that woman was.
And now he’s determined to find out.
The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . PLAYING MR. PERFECT (The Bradens at Ridgeport, #1) . . . NFL Heat Meets Scientific Chemistry in Ridgeport!
Melissa Foster kicks off her brand-new Bradens at Ridgeport series with a touchdown! Playing Mr. Perfect is a masterclass in the "opposites-attract" trope, blending high-octane NFL glamour with the quirky, intellectual world of a brilliant scientist. If you’re looking for a story loaded with heat, humor, and that signature Braden heart, Clay and Pepper are about to become your new favorite obsession.
What Happens in Paris… Doesn't Stay There!
The story ignites in the City of Love, where Pepper Montgomery, a logical scientist who usually avoids "giddy girl talk," throws caution to the wind for one unforgettable night with a handsome stranger. Little did she know her mystery man was Clay Braden, the NFL’s "Mr. Perfect" quarterback.
The morning-after tension is absolute gold. Pepper tries to convince the "ridiculously cocky" Clay that she isn't the woman he shared a bed with, but Clay isn't a man who misses a target. He’s determined to prove that their chemistry wasn't just a fluke of the Parisian air, but the start of something life-changing.
Clay Braden is everything we love in a Melissa Foster hero: successful, confident, and fiercely persistent. Watching him use his "Mr. Perfect" charms to dismantle Pepper’s scientific defenses is incredibly entertaining. This book perfectly balances the steamy, "hands-on" research with the cozy, meddling, and supportive atmosphere of the Ridgeport community. It’s a world where family bonds are the ultimate playbook, and love is the only game that truly matters.
The "Opposites" Dynamic: A cocky star athlete and a brilliant, skeptical scientist make for sparks that fly off the page.
Humor & Heat: The banter is sharp, the "pun intended" moments are hilarious, and the steam factor is dialed all the way up.
No Games: Like all Braden stories, you get a fiercely loyal hero, no cheating, and no cliffhangers—just a breathless happily ever after.
Found Family: Ridgeport feels like a place you want to move to, filled with the deep connections and community support that are Melissa Foster’s trademark.
My Final Verdict
Playing Mr. Perfect is an unputdownable, feel-good romance that proves even the most logical hearts can’t calculate the power of true love. It’s sexy, sweet, and serves as the perfect introduction to the Ridgeport Bradens. If you want a story that combines big-city fame with small-town soul, Clay and Pepper’s journey is a total winner!
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