Mad About Matt, by Theresa Paolo, is the first book in the Red Maple Falls series. This second chance romance is utterly sweet with a mix of drama running abound. Shay is a strong female character is this book though she may not always make the best decisions. She feels that she is on the path she needs to be on and holds firm to those strides. Matt is a protector, it’s driven in his DNA. He exudes those traits throughout the story, whether they across good or bad. Add these two back into the same pot and the question on whether the sparks will reignite or it they will sparkle, then fizzle out. Theresa Paolo wrote a well paced story with solid characters. In the midst of their story, secondary characters are introduced that set the stage for the series to continue. A worthwhile read that I enjoyed each moment.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-11-18 12:05:592018-11-18 12:30:36Mad About Matt (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Heather Bahm
“The Hayes Brothers (are) the hottest bachelors in town – kind, each charming in their own ways, and undeniably sexy as hell.”
This is the story of Matt (Hayes) and Shay. They were high school loves and after a few events they didn’t see each other for a long time. “Not everything from your past is meant to stay with you” – this is the story of their moving on from the past.
This is book one of a series and I thought it would be a bit more world building than it was. The writing is very detailed and I found myself skimming at times.
They were certain things that bugged me but not enough to down grade my rating. I did find myself highlighting quite a few passages because at times the writing is almost poetic.
Overall this was a quick and enjoyable read and o have put the other stories in the series on my TBR list.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2018-11-14 20:45:582018-11-15 06:41:49Mad About Matt (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Maura Harper
Mad About Matt (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #1) By Theresa Paolo. This book is without a doubt in my top five favorite reads for this year! This is my first book by this author and I’m so incredibly glad I found her! This book is beautiful and filled with so many wonderful emotions. Matt and Shay are a couple that completely grabs your attention and has you living their story right beside them. The author does a wonderful job of writing with just details that I truly saw the story come alive. This story about second chances is also about following dreams and making your own path in life. Each character brings something unique to this amazing story. I’m so excited to read other books by this author and have to give this one a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2018-11-08 08:09:332018-11-08 20:34:54Mad About Matt (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #1) By Theresa Paolo – Review by Katie Kearney
Mad about Matt (Red Maple Falls #1) By Theresa Paolo Rated 5 stars
This book started off wonderfully! It is so smooth I felt right at home with these main characters. I love the chemistry between Matt and Shay. The have that spark as well as the cute banter. Just lovely! The secondary characters are a fun bunch. From Matt’s brothers and sisters to his parents and grandparents. The crazy drunk tractor driver and the best friend fire chief. There is always something going in and some or all of these people are involved. The banter between Shay, Kate (BFF and Matt’s sister) and Louise (employee) is snappy and fun.
I like how we were taken deeper into Matt’s family. It was a joy to spend time and get to know them. His parents and grandparents. Hadley working the farm, Mason being a home brewer and Kate glass blower those are cool and different jobs. I look forward to learning more from them.
This is a highly entertaining book. I chuckle and smiled while reading. The town and the characters were all lovely. This is a first time author for me and I look forward to getting to know the Hayes clan even more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2018-11-07 13:56:342018-11-07 18:16:03Mad About Matt (Red Maple Falls #1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Lisa Helmick
Mad About Matt is the first book in the Red Maple Falls series by Theresa Paolo. It is a second chance at love romance, and my first read from this author. This story is a familiar recipe but done quite well by Ms. Paolo. It’s a small-town romance that’s just as sweet as cherry pie- cute, with a dash of mystery and suspense, new beginnings, and a sprinkle of drama. Shay Matthews and Matt Hayes have a history that takes them back 17 years. They were so close, then circumstances separated them and kept them apart all these years. Shay has moved back to town looking for a fresh start and opened her own bakery, “Sweet Dreams”. Life is going according to plan, until her bakery is broken into, which brings Matt on the scene, as he’s the local Sheriff. They butt heads, and sparks fly. What ensues makes for a light and entertaining read. Even though this is a tried and tested recipe, Ms. Paolo puts her own stamp on it. It is a great book to read if you want something sweet and light-hearted. It was entertaining, if not a little predictable. But that didn’t detract too much from the overall story. It was a little slow in places, especially around the middle of the book, where it seemed to lag quite a bit. I also felt that the sex scenes didn’t match the rest of the story- they seemed a bit rushed in some cases, just awkward, or brushed over. This wasn’t a ‘deal-breaker’ for me, but definitely something that stood out from the rest of the book, and invariably pulled me out of the story. The characters were realistic- interesting enough to keep me reading, and quite likeable. But there were times that Shay really frustrated me. For a girl who had lived in New York City, you’d think she’d be a little more security conscious and take the necessary measures! I hated her mother, she was quite a piece of work! This book is the first in a series of standalones that introduce us to the six members of the Hayes family- 3 brothers and 3 sisters, who each get their own book. I will be reading the other books to see what’s in store for the characters, and for us!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2018-11-05 13:43:482018-11-05 15:04:16Mad About Matt (Red Maple Falls Series Book #1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Angela Hayes.
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