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bookmaniacforever's review against another edition
4.0
⭐️ 4 "Zombie Girl" Stars ⭐️
The Perfect Comeback, previously published as My Undead Heart was such a refreshing story! I enjoyed it a lot! Mia and Matt formed such a great pair and their banters were so entertaining. I spent my whole read laughing, smiling and swooning from their adorable relationship.
"Okay, I bet you can't last four dates. With me."
Mia is a geeky heroine fascinated with zombies and computer games. Her energetic personality when these subjects are concerned was funny and endearing. She’s also cynic and doesn’t look for a relationship or love. Everything changes when Matt enters her life. He makes her question everything, but she’s fighting the inevitable.
Matt, this giant with a heart of gold! He’s a retired MMA fighter, struggling owner of a gym and a real softy. Seriously, my heart couldn’t get enough of his caring actions toward Mia. He might seem intimidating with his physical appearance, but his personality is so attractive! He’s so patient with Mia because he wants her but doesn’t want to push her away either!
This couple certainly shares an incredible chemistry, but the emotional connection is there too. They’re simply fantastic and their passion is combusting and touching!
"A light to the darkness. Solace amongst madness. That's exactly what Mia has become for me. She's the home I look forward to every night after work."
Kacey Shea presented with The Perfect Comeback a lovely romance that gave me butterflies, but also brought a certain dose of humour and drama! Give a chance to this beautiful story!
** Review copy received in exchange for an honest review **
sabriiozzo's review
4.0
I listened to the audiobook on this one and it was a cute story, both characters have a great backstory, they are adults so have great communication and the way they come together is nice.
Is not a book that will blow your mind but if you are looking for a nice love story, give it a go!
Is not a book that will blow your mind but if you are looking for a nice love story, give it a go!
slide_key's review against another edition
3.0
The fmc is very much not a girls girl and the whole premise of the book she was im not like other girls the ml was exactly the same
Pissed me off to no end and the way they were constant like no way good you possibly like this perfectly generic thing because you are sporty nerdy pretty whatever like shut up
Pissed me off to no end and the way they were constant like no way good you possibly like this perfectly generic thing because you are sporty nerdy pretty whatever like shut up
leisaann's review
4.0
I had a bit of a hard time “bonding” with the h. Since she was older I expected more from her than silly games. I loved the H and felt sorry for him more times than I could count....not to mention wanting to wring Mia’s neck for being such a jerk to Matt. I wasn’t really sure how this story was going to end but I did get my HEA. 3.5 stars maybe 4 because I really loved Matt!
clem_mathieu's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Good little romance but I disliked Matt's attitude at their meet cute and during their big argument. At least, the main conflict wasn't really about miscommunication but rather fear which is more realist than most romances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexual violence and Death of parent
floras_books's review
3.0
Mia is so annoying. She felt really flat. She has no personality. I did like Matt and his story line.
823sisi's review against another edition
4.0
I was recently introduced to Kacey Shea's books. I am hooked. She knows how to write tortured characters that are trying to overcome. This book is no different. Mia is trying to keep her heart guarded after past relationships and Matt is trying to overcome his past. This was a read with a little mystery and some steamy scenes. I can't wait to read more from Kacey Shea.
zeey's review against another edition
1.0
Dnf at 14%. Couldn't stand the heroine to begin with, didnot want to read on after 'that' comment she made and the aftermath. blech...
lisa01's review against another edition
5.0
First off I LOVE Mia! Her job rocks! She has amazing friends and isn’t afraid to be herself. I just didn't understand her fear. It seems that she goes out alot to that bar and I am sure she has run into this type of guy before. So that kinda perplexed me. Matt comes in second as my favorite. He realizes the pickle he is in and takes steps to correct the problem. He really comes into his own as the story concludes. He seems to really care about his job(s) and the people around him and is perplexed when Mia blows him off. Not sure why….I mean his biceps are ah-maz-ing! Plus he is really into Mia and it shows. I love listening to Stephen Dexter read his thoughts.
Secondary characters delightful, irritating and fun. Jared is the BEST! He seems to come to life off the pages. Matt doesn’t have a lot of people but his brother seems great.
Secondary characters delightful, irritating and fun. Jared is the BEST! He seems to come to life off the pages. Matt doesn’t have a lot of people but his brother seems great.
chemslady's review against another edition
4.0
After reading the blurb and first few chapters, I was intrigued by the book but didn't have high expectations. I've read a few romance novels with the nerd aspect--game developer, graphic artist, coplayer, etc. Mia is a highly dedicated cosplayer and zombie addict who also happens to work for EverSoft, a video gaming company. She's one of the head gaming designers and programmers within the company. The only thing I didn't like about Mia was that she would get offended when someone told her she's pretty. Highly offended when told she's too pretty to be a zombie. As a reader, I figured that's what her character flaw is. I was a bit worried about the direction her character was going. But I'm glad that I continued reading so that I found the deeper aspects of her character and what molded her into the snarky, bitchy person she is and where he need for self-protect stemmed from.
Matt Haywood is in the weeds. He's behind on his bills and only weeks away from closing his gym that trains MMA fighters. His gym offers more than just fighting, although the fighting theme is evident from the pictures of his fighting career to the types of classes he offers--kickboxing, self-defense, etc. He needs to make it a few more months --just until his best student can make it to fight night. If Xavier can show his talents to the UFC scouts, Matt's financial worries will be over. And he wants that better life for Xavier--he's a good kid who needs a break in life. Matt decides to work two other jobs on top of running his gym and teaching classes. Talk about burning both ends of the candle. One job--working as a bouncer for his friend Zig's bar.
That's where he meets to zombie of his dreams. After an altercation with her, her friend, and few sexist jerks, Matt offers to teach Mia self defense. What starts out as a simple barter agreement turns into a bet to heartbreak. Mia's scared to let in due to a past relationship in college. Matt has never told anyone about his past. Not the full story. With neither of them being fully honest with themselves or each other, how can they build a life together? Or can they?
Will their love die faster than the zombie apocalypse?
Can they revive each other's dead hearts?
Matt Haywood is in the weeds. He's behind on his bills and only weeks away from closing his gym that trains MMA fighters. His gym offers more than just fighting, although the fighting theme is evident from the pictures of his fighting career to the types of classes he offers--kickboxing, self-defense, etc. He needs to make it a few more months --just until his best student can make it to fight night. If Xavier can show his talents to the UFC scouts, Matt's financial worries will be over. And he wants that better life for Xavier--he's a good kid who needs a break in life. Matt decides to work two other jobs on top of running his gym and teaching classes. Talk about burning both ends of the candle. One job--working as a bouncer for his friend Zig's bar.
That's where he meets to zombie of his dreams. After an altercation with her, her friend, and few sexist jerks, Matt offers to teach Mia self defense. What starts out as a simple barter agreement turns into a bet to heartbreak. Mia's scared to let in due to a past relationship in college. Matt has never told anyone about his past. Not the full story. With neither of them being fully honest with themselves or each other, how can they build a life together? Or can they?
Will their love die faster than the zombie apocalypse?
Can they revive each other's dead hearts?