Definitely one of the best stories pitting gorgeousness against sportiness. You know, gilt against grime. In SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST, Jennifer Probst flexes her writer's muscles and comes up with one of the most enjoyable romcoms of this season. Through candid and heartwarming situations, Jennifer Probst sets an enthralling stage for this production. The characters absolutely come to life, and each leaves the reader with an indelible memory. Kind of like meeting new friends.
SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST stars Tessa and Ford with a fabulous supporting cast of characters. Tessa is one of the founding members of Quench, an organization specializing in helping women meet their potential. At times it seems necessary to change their image and ramp up their confidence. That is the mantra of Quench. And now the company feels the need to add a new focus group, that of women in sports. In general, Tessa thinks it is rather amazing what folk do to themselves. Their image of themselves in their youth sometimes follows them into adulthood. And needless to say, the peer pressure of friends and society as a whole has the sometimes-heartbreaking ability to drag folks down.
Ford is a guy’s guy. Focused on his career in sports media he could have easily carried the label of a cut-to-the-chase man. If he thinks it, he says it. No room in his life for any glitter. In fact, his desired mode of fashion seems to be rather grungy. Black sports team related t-shirts paired with sweats, sneakers, worn jeans – you get the picture. Couldn’t meet two characters more on the opposite ends of the fashion spectrum than Tessa and Ford. Both are guilty of judging each other, which is something they have been doing for years since they share the same group of friends. If they are in the same room the static between them is caustic.
Tessa should have known better. After all, her forte is helping women overcome their lack of confidence in both the workplace and the dating world, doing what she does so naturally. Refining their looks so that their attitude reflects the newer updated version of themselves. Respectfully accomplished after gaining their trust. The goal is to change their image of themselves and elevate their grit to give them tools to erase the images harbored from their teens.
In the world of love, that is something she tries to steer in the right direction. Ironically that is where her own life is rather lacking. When Ford voices his desire to attract a lovely woman to his company, Tessa reluctantly agrees to extend a helping hand. In many ways this is out of her expertise, helping a man get his woman. But Ford needs a lot of help, though she does find him endearing. So they strike a deal: Tessa helps him get his dream woman and in return, Ford helps with getting the sports division of Quench up and running. Each becomes a student. The results should be miraculous. And here’s where the fun begins...
Those of us that grew up in families that devour sports and have our favorite teams will find so many joyous moments in SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST, the third book in the Twist of Fate series. Each time Tessa is introduced to a new element of Ford's world you can’t help but smile at the memories they conjure up.
In the end, the message of SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST is pulled directly from one of Tessa’s points of dialogue, which is no one should get to tell you what to love. The right person would never ask. Glorious work of romance art from Jennifer Probst that should be on everyone's must-read list.
They’re the best of enemies—both in need of a change—thrown together by a challenging twist of fate in a warm and witty romance by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst.
Tessa Harper, makeover queen of a self-care media empire, loves a challenge. But when she’s forced to satisfy her female readership’s growing interest in sports, Tessa reluctantly seeks out Ford Maddox. The popular sportscaster, annoying friend of her bestie, and long-time sparring partner agrees to strike a deal. He’ll give Tessa his expertise if she’ll give him hers. Namely a makeover to help him get past the friend zone with the woman of his dreams.
Ford has always considered Tessa to be nothing more than a pampered elitist. But if she can turn his rough style and attitude into boyfriend material, it’s worth the aggravation. The plan is working. The problem is, Ford’s also starting to see Tessa in a new light. And there’s more to the complicated woman than meets the eye.
Ford is falling hard. But is he ready to give up his ideal love to take a chance on an opinionated, independent spitfire who’s turning his life—and his heart—upside down?
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