Almost Perfect

by Julie Ortolon

Book Overview

Maddy, Christine, and Amy find that an old college roommate has written about them in her new self-help book-and they're furious that she's used them as examples of how women screw up their lives. And the worst part is, it's sort of true. Together they make a pact: they'll face down their fears-and maybe show Miss Perfect a thing or two! Maddy rejected her high school sweetheart's marriage proposal for art school years ago. Now her friends challenge...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451216407
• ISBN13: 9780451216403
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

simply the best

i love the perfect trilogy by julie ortolon at the end of the day it's not about romance at all, it's all about conquering your fears which i find really interesting and intriguing when ortolon explore more about each person's fear.. there's more than meets the eye behind their fears which at the end of reading the book, i was thinking more about fear than romance which is ok for me.. it's the perfect book if you like the kind where what you expect is totally different from what really happens.. this book is categorized as romance but i would say in the end i think it's more a self help book being told in a story where every one can relate to all of the three books, this is my favourite because of two people who once love each other as teenagers didn;t realized for the past 15 years that the feelings was still there sounds really cool

Almost Perfect is a perfect delight.

Almost Perfect is an absolutely delicious book, perfect from beginning to end. Three college roommates got to the book signing of now famous fellow roommate. Maddy, Christine and Amy find themselves as examples as those who let fears rule their lives. They each make a deal to face their biggest feat in one years time. Maddy Mills has let her fears and life put her are on the back burner. Her dare is to get her art in a gallery. She accepts an art director's job at a summer camp near artist haven Sante Fe. This plan has one major snag, her old high school flame Joe runs the camp for his mom. Joe Frazer was not happy that his mom hired Maddy for the camp. Granted it had been over fifteen years since Maddy tore his heart out but it was a deep hurt. Seeing Maddy day to day was bad enough, even worse was Joe still wants Maddy anyway he can get her. Joe and Maddy call a truce when their passion is hotter then it was before. They have worked through some of their old issues but not all the ghost from the past have been laid to rest. Julie Ortolon has written a wonderful, sizzling, heart warming tale. Her books are special that they will stay with you long after you have turned the last page. Looking forward to Christine and Amy's stories in the next few months.

Masterful storytelling!

ALMOST PERFECT is a great example of storytelling at its best. Ortolon captures the true emotion of love lost and found. This is a heartwarming demonstration of true love; even if our characters do not want to admit it at first. Just because Maddy and Joe haven't seen each other for years, doesn't mean their attraction has died. If anything, they are hyperaware of how things used to be. It takes courage to face our worst fears, admit them and then do something about them. Not only does Maddy have an obligation to her friends, in their challenge; Joe has his own fear to face. In fact, I know this is "Maddy's story" but it was Joe who captured my heart. He loved Maddy so much, years ago, and she turned him away. Of course he's afraid to trust her with his heart again and Ortolon does not make their struggle to trust each other easy. These characters have to earn their Happily Ever After. I'm certain that's what makes this book so meaningful and gives it such depth. There's no fluff here. Yes, there are funny scenes, but these are "real people" with real emotions and no easy fixes. There are very poignant scenes in this book, that challenge the reader and make them aware that love isn't always easy, it's often uncomfortable, but true love is always worth it! Well done, Ms. Ortolon!

Awesomely Perfect Read

Three best friends,former college roommates are thrilled for their author-friend/roommate on her best selling book, until they realize that she used them as examples of ... what NOT to do. They reluctantly decided she may be correct, so they set out to conquer their fears and hopefully reach their ultimate goal. Joe and Maddy made me laugh, cry and want to shake some sense into them. In my opinion, that is a mark of an excellent book, where the writer engrosses the reader to the point where the reader is feeling what the characters are feeling. This book, I was unable to put down. A definite keeper! I am eagerly waiting to read what happens to Maddy's other two friends, Christine and Amy as they struggle to overcome their fears as Julie Ortolon never disappoints. She is a must-read in my book.

ALMOST PERFECT is actually Perfect!!

ALMOST PERFECT, the first of three books in Julie Ortolon's "Perfect Trilogy" is finally here! I won't retell you the plot line, but I will tell you why this book is so good and why it works. 1st, Ortolon is a terrific story teller. She's able to look in-depth at her character's relationships and has a very Nora Roberts way of combining romance with exceptional heroines and hot, lovable heroes. She tells their stories as if the characters are close, personal friends. The effect embraces the reader, making you part of their story as you cry along with them and cheer them on to a happy ending. 2nd, her stories manage to be as heartwarming as they are humorous. I found myself hurting for Maddy and cheering for Joe. Their struggles are very real, very human and totally compelling. Ortolon allows her characters foibles and flaws, while still showing their amazing capacity to love. Oh! And she doesn't forget the romance. This book is smokin' in that area too! 3rd, there are three books that I don't have to wait three years for!!! As mentioned in a prior review, This book comes out in Sept. "JUST PERFECT" will be released in October and "TOO PERFECT" comes out in November. I don't know about you - - but I'm thinking a trilogy this good will make an awesome Christmas present for my girlfriends! I have to highly recommend ALMOST PERFECT! You'll love it! ...And now I can't wait for the next two installments! Rumor has it Christine is next!