Made for Me, the first book in Natasha Madison’s brand new standalone series Made For, delivered a sexy and emotional friends-to-lovers romance. The story hidden between the pages of this book will keep you entertained with its sexy and lighthearted banter, while the emotional plot will tug on your heartstrings.
From Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a brand new stand-alone friends to lovers sports romance. A spin-off from the Only One seriesChaseEveryone expected me to play hockey.I was good at it, but I was better at being a doctor.So I hung up the skates and joined Doctors without BordersBut there is no place like home, so now I’m back.And instead of being on the ice, I’m behind the bench as the team physician.After years of playing cat and mouse, it’s time to admit it.She’s mine. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.
Title: Made For Me
Author(s): Natasha Madison
Series: Made For #1
Also in this series: Made For You , Made for Us , Made for Romeo
Published by Natasha Madison on December 27, 2022
Pages: 269
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Publicist
Format: eBook 
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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JuliaWorking as a social worker was a dream come true.It wasn’t easy, and it has made me shut off my heart to love.No commitment. No strings. No promises.Until one fateful night changed everything.He was there for me like no other one.The biggest thing is I let him.Maybe he was just made for me!
Made for Me is the first book in a new series and a spin-off of Madison’s Only One series. Now while one can read it has a stand-alone, the experience will be more fulfilling if one reads the books featured in the Only One series. There exists an inter- connecting link between the characters in both series and they all share a special bond.
Made for Me gives us Chase and Julia’s story. Grant is the product of hockey royalty. However, instead of following in his father and siblings’ footsteps, he became a doctor. Prior to returning home, he worked with Doctors Without Borders. Now he is home, he is the doctor for the Dallas hockey team. He also works in the ER.
Julia, whom we met in Only One Mistake, is a Social Worker and the twin sister of Jillian, wife of Chase’s cousin Michael. Since becoming a part of the Grant family via her sister’s marriage, she and Chase developed a bond of friendship. However, ignored the growing attraction between them for fear it may ruin their friendship. Especially given the family connection they shared.
However, when tragedy struck, turning Julia’s world upside down both personally and professionally, Chase stood by her through it all. While offering her the rock solid support needed during the difficult time, the dynamics of their relationship changed. It’s at this point we see his protective nature shining through. I just loved how he offered her comfort in the face of her difficult situation. Also, the way she trusted him to be there for her and allowing herself to be truly vulnerable with him. This added a layer of authenticity to their relationship.
The romance which developed leaned on the side of a slow burn. Despite the closeness they shared as friends, their journey intimacy and acknowledgement of feelings developed gradually. I, for one, was eager for them to acknowledge their feelings and take their relationship to the next level. Their shared moments were filled with heat, humor, raw honesty and heart tugging scenes.
I had a blast with Chase’s family with the humour they brought to the story. They crack me up every time they make an appearance into any of these books.
An incident relating to the tragedy which turned Julia’s world on its head paved the way for another story, which will be featured in this series. Looking forward to see how it will play out.
Made for Me was an absolute delight and perfect for fans of the author, The Only One series and contemporary romance.
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About Natasha Madison
When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…
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Its always a delight when the family brings such a positive influence to the story. Sounds like a solid read for you. I do need to pick this author up and soon.
Great review Nadene. Good to know its best to read the other series first even if this works as a new standalone series.
I love a slow burn romance but I have to admit that the last thing I expect on the cover of a hockey romance is a shirtless guy. LOL
Great review Nadene. Hope your Christmas was special xo
This sounds fantastic! I love it when books include some humor.
I Like the premise of this one. How he went and became a doctor instead of playing hockey