HOLY WOW! I did not expect Mack Daddy to be heart wrenching, angst, and drama - I even shed a few tears. This was one delicious second chance romance with an incredibly sweet, sexy, romantic hero and the cutest, quirkiest heroine. I was totally engrossed in the story from beginning to end.
P (since nick names are the theme of this book ) does not beat around the bush. Right off the bat Frankie is united with her college love after nearly a decade. Frankie is a teacher at a private catholic school. On the first day of school she comes face to face with the man she used to love in college. Frankie always knew she was different – she wears thick glasses, is awkward around people, and mostly keeps to herself. Mack comes from a privileged family, sexy as sin and can have any woman he wants. But Mack sees the real Frankie behind the thick glasses – he is the only one that gets all her quirks, understands her, and sees through her soul. Mack was Frankie’s roommate/best friend/crush/her dream but he destroyed her heart when he left college before summer and never came back. When something like this happens in the story, I usually resent the guy who breaks the girls heart but in this story I cannot even blame Mack. In leaving Frankie behind he broke her heart but I understood his reasons 100% and I actually respect him for it. He made a very difficult decision that changed the course of his life but he did it out of respect, responsibility and love for another. Frankie is a sweet, caring, trusting, loving person but she has suffered some abandonment issues in her past so what happened back in college really destroyed her heart. Frankie is seemingly moving on with her life now. The last thing she expects is Mack to waltz back into her life with a renewed purpose – To win her back. Mack pulled out all the tricks to woo her but is it too late?
I have to say I love both characters in this book. Frankie is such a lovable character. What I love most about Frankie is her honesty. She speaks her mind even if it embarrasses her in front of Mack. What you see is what you get with her. Mack, I cannot say enough of him. The college Mack is sexy, sweet, romantic and funny. Many times he can take advantage of the situation or selfishly give in to his wants but Mack resisted because he is simply a good guy. The grown up version of Mack is even better - more mature, responsible, loving and still sexy as hell. Mack’s actions throughout the book speak volumes of his character. As I said before, I admire and respect him but aside from that I totally want to jump Mack – he is that yummy ladies.
Mack Daddy is a second chance love story but there is a little bit more to that. The book also addresses a devastating disease known as OCD. It also deals with children and broken families. I like that the story has all the feels – lighthearted, romantic, some parts were emotional, quite a bit of hilarious/cute banters and of course very delicious sexy scenes. I adore the heroine -- totally swoony over the hero. Love the plot. Penelope never ceases to amaze me with her gorgeous stories and amazing words. This one is a MUST READ!!!!
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4★★★★ stars
Genre: Contemporary RomanceType: StandalonePOV: First Person – Dual"She was the one." It was her. It had always been her."Francesca (Frankie) O’Hara was living a good life, a new life away from her past. As a first grade teacher for a private school and a perfect boyfriend she thought her life couldn't be better. But when her past comes crashing back to her life she finds herself second guessing herself.Mackenzie (Mack) Morrison was the hot talk of the school Frankie worked at. All the teachers and parents were all over his good looks. As a single father he was every woman's eye candy. His life had turned sour when he let the love of his life go; he wished for a second chance at life to able to fight for her and win her back. When life gave him that one second chance he was bound to fight hard to claim back what it had always been his.Mack and Frankie were roommates in college and what started as an awkward encounter became so much more. They spent a lot of time together making friendship and memories and over time they developed deep feelings for each other. Timing was not in their hands because neither of them were ready to fight for what they believed in. Deep down they both knew they would never feel the same for anyone else but they couldn't stay and fight back then because they were young and immature both full of insecurities of their own.They were both different; Mack was always confident while Frankie was insecure and didn't want to be around people however together they completed each other. I truly enjoyed this story. The author brings a super funny read with a combination of angst and emotions. All the characters on this book were awesome except for couple that I prefer not to mention haha. The book grabs your attention from the very beginning; I had butterflies the entire time making me feel jetty inside. Mack really stole my heart. I do however feel like the ending could have been extended a little bit more I wish the problems would have been resolved differently maybe. Readers looking for a book that will make you laugh while feeling the angst and a good ending will truly enjoy this book."Mack was the only one for me. There was no way this feeling could ever be replicated…because it had been years in the making."A copy was kindly gifted to me, thank you so much.
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Digital Panache
An extremely well written book in a very cliche genre
Reviewed in India on August 17, 2018
Digital Panache
Reviewed in India on August 17, 2018
But the other part of novels is almost as important as the content and genre and that is the writing style and the ability of the author to take you into the situation and bring out emotions. Be it excitement, sadness or even tears sometimes.
Penelope Ward is a master at it. Beautifully written novel and very well executed in terms of timing and connections. There are moments when you feel like jumping on the couch and sometimes it would make you twitch.
Frankie and Mack go a long way and you don't know what it is but their paths converge again. Frankie wants to resist the temptation given the past and Mack wants to make amends. Both are right, both are wrong. It's only the heart that matters in the end. Circumstances and situations make them do things that they may regret and some of them they actually do. The question finally is that is it all gonna be fine in the end? And how? the journey matters a lot there.
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Miss Morelli
Penelope Ward did good, again....!!!
Reviewed in Germany on February 24, 2017
Heroesinbooks
5 Stayed Up All Night Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2017