Perfect

Perfect

by Maria Jane, Tia Silverthorne Bach (Editor)

"A sweet take on what's important when it comes to finding the perfect kind of love."

- Christina Benjamin, author of the best-selling The Boyfriend Series



One driven woman. Five passionate paths to the perfect love.



Chloe refuses to compromise when it comes to romance and success. Powering through her sophomore-level college business classes, she's done with the effort of distance-dating her high-school sweetheart. But when he proposes just as she hits it off with a hunky basketball player, she worries following her heart could send her bright future to the bench.



As Chloe graduates to become a rising star in the fashion industry, love knocks another four times. But while each potential suitor eventually pops the question, only she knows her ultimate happy ending.



Whose arms will embrace Chloe when she chooses her forever man?



Perfect is a standalone in the Perfect romance series. If you like tender moments and lighthearted banter, then you'll adore Maria Jane's choose your perfectly-ever-after tale.



Read Perfect to pick your ideal walk down the aisle today!

Genres: Drama, Novels, Contemporary, Book Club, Romance

348 pages, Paperback

Published January 6, 2026

About the author

Award-winning romance author Maria Jane believes in the power of love. She sees that love may look messy and take a winding path, but there is magic in the journey. Filled with fun moments, sweet gestures, surprising turns, and characters searching for their happily-ever-after, her books sweep you into the characters' lives. Craving your next HEA and/or HFN read? Find all of Maria’s Perfect romances, formerly writing as Tricia Copeland, and dive into a fun love story today at mariajaneromance.com.

Reviews

[Melina Lobo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect by Maria Jane is a standalone novel in the Perfect series. It’s a contemporary romance that’s a quick, fast paced read and hooks you right from the beginning.

Chloe feels incredibly real, like a friend telling you her story. There were moments where I genuinely wanted to shake some sense into her, but that just made her journey feel even more authentic, and I loved every minute of it. Her experiences pull you in and keep you invested throughout.

There were a few moments that made me cringe, but they seemed intentional and added to the storyline rather than taking away from it. We’re introduced to a wide range of characters, and with each chapter, I found myself getting more and more interested in where things were going.

I can’t wait to read more from this series, and I hope there’s something slightly different in each book to keep it interesting.

[Lisa Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received as an ARC, I am leaving my honest review. Chloe is a multi talented character that has landed her a position of VP at a major fashion design company after graduating from schooling in France. She still has a down home attitude which leads to several tries in the romance field which are sometimes humorous, unpredictable and leading us to think it’s perfect. Until it’s not. They say try, try again. So while we follow her adventures in the professional field we also find ourself alongside her life as she hangs with her friends, her job and the first inkling that she may have found Mr. Right. Lighthearted and fast paced, each section of the story builds a new beginning, a few times. But near the end, is it possible that an accidental encounter is the opening for a forever love? I loved following her during these ups and downs with the ending leaving me full of warmth and happiness.

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the story, Chloe's life involved so many ups and downs. The only thing I found a little confusing at first was each "Part" backed the story up and then either had her make a different decision or a have something happen that rerouted her love story. It almost felt like a choose your own adventure book. That being said, each of these alternate routes does give the reader answers to 'what if she chose this instead' and added to the story with the final chapter letting the reader decide which timeline it went with.

[BooksHub · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maria Jane’s novel Perfect follows the emotional journey of Chloe Hahn Pham, a college student who believes her life path is already mapped out with her long-time boyfriend, Adam. Their relationship appears stable and loving, but distance, personal ambitions, and the realities of growing up begin to challenge what once felt certain. When Chloe meets Isaac, a confident and ambitious basketball player, she finds herself confronting questions about independence, identity, and what she truly wants from her future.

Chloe’s internal struggle between loyalty to Adam and her growing attraction to Isaac feels genuine and relatable. Rather than presenting simple choices, the novel explores how relationships evolve when personal goals and values begin to diverge.

Maria Jane has done an amazing job in this book. The book is well paced and I couldn't put it down until I finished reading it. Readers who enjoy contemporary romance with themes of personal growth, difficult decisions, etc will likely find Chloe’s story worth reading.

[Pegboard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect by Maria Jane takes you down the path of Chloe Pham's life while she fumbles with relationships, yet excels in her education and work. Chloe’s choice of college was the first hurdle that separated her from the “perfect” man, as her mother kept reminding her. That’s just the beginning; each relationship has its qualities, but the dynamics, location, and future goals never seem to match up with Chloe’s heart. She gets a bit leery of beginning new relationships, which is understandable. This novel took a winding direction, which made me think she would end up doing a 360-degree turn at one point. Overall, this was a fun read that kept me laughing as she grew into the woman she wanted to be.

[Jennifer Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyable

Love and relationships are hard to navigate at any age but this author showed how much emotions and growth it takes to really realize what you want and who you want it with.
I’m so happy Chloe didn’t give in to her mother’s constant badgering and waited until she found her true love.

[Jenni (semi hiatus sadly due to grief) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

Perfect is basically Chloe’s long‑term audition for “The Bachelorette: Business Major Edition,” and honestly? I was entertained. This girl is out here powering through college, dumping her high‑school sweetheart, flirting with a basketball player, and then getting proposed to like it’s a group project she forgot she signed up for.

Chloe refuses to compromise — which is admirable, but also hilarious, because the universe keeps throwing men at her like it’s trying to speed‑run her love life. Every time she turns around, someone else is down on one knee. At this point she should’ve installed a velvet rope and a ticketing system.

She’s grinding through business classes, building a career in fashion, and somehow still managing to collect FIVE potential husbands like she’s curating a limited‑edition set. And the best part? She’s the only one who knows who she’ll actually end up with. The rest of us are just along for the ride, clutching our popcorn and judging her choices like the supportive gremlins we are.

The vibes are light, the banter is fun, and the drama is just messy enough to keep me invested without making me want to throw my Kindle. Chloe’s journey is less “finding love” and more “narrowing down the chaos,” and honestly? Relatable.

4 stars because:
It’s fun. It’s breezy. It’s chaotic in a way that feels intentional. But it’s not deep enough to emotionally ruin me, and you KNOW I love a little emotional destruction. Still, watching Chloe navigate five proposals like she’s running a romantic obstacle course? Absolutely worth the read.

A light, sassy, choose‑your‑husband adventure with enough drama to keep you entertained and enough heart to keep you rooting for Chloe — even when she’s making choices that make you want to yell into a pillow.

[Enchanted Owl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chloe goes to college away from home. Over the summer she still takes classes while working an internship. Her high school boyfriend still lives in their hometown. Mid-semester she’s finally able to get to go home for a visit, when she finally realizes that being away for college changed something within her and now she’s got some decisions to make. As Chloe ages and grows, so does her idea of the “perfect” relationship and person, and when outside influencers have a say/sway, things get messy and complicated.

Overall, the book was pretty good. I felt like much of the storyline was rushed or jumps around and there was some very confusing moments that made me reread many parts. As a person who has dealt with family input and influence when it comes to relationships, I did finally learn and understand where to draw that line and make my own decisions and tune out all the “noise” from people who don’t live my life and make my own choices. I was glad to see that Chloe finally made her way and chose her path over what other’s opinions were. Overall it was a good book, while it’s part of a series, it’s easily read as a standalone.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect by Maria Jane.
4 of 5 Stars.
An enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance, which kept me happily turning the pages. Chloe is driven and is taking sophomore-level college business classes, determined to be successful. Having decided to end things with her now long distance, high school sweetheart, he proposes. However, she’s just hit it off with a hunky basketball player, and wants to concentrate on her career. Having graduated and become a successful rising star within the fashion industry, Chloe gets another four opportunities at love. However, every time they propose, Chloe must decide if they are her forever man. I loved being alongside Chloe as she has five passionate paths to finding her ultimate perfect love. Chloe is relatable and likeable, and I felt invested in her getting her happy ending. Full of romance, tender moments, and lighthearted banter, I was hooked throughout! Although part of a series it is a standalone story. However, I have enjoyed the other books in the series, and I would recommend reading them!

[Heather Knalls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chloe has always wanted the perfect relationship because it is what her mother has pushed on her. That she needed someone in her life with stability. She thought she had that with Adam but he had planned out their whole relationship without even asking her what she wanted. She then meets Isaac a basketball player at the University of Kentucky. She thinks things are going great with him until she gets a chance to go to Paris on scholarship. While in Paris she meets Chase a handsome Parisian that helps at his family’s vineyard. Could this be the relationship she is looking for? But after her time in Paris she decides to move to New York for job opportunities. She is now 30 and the youngest VP of her company. However on her thirtieth birthday she is hit by a bike rider while trying to protect her mother and breaks her arm at her elbow. She runs into said bike rider three weeks later at the coffee shop and her friend Kim gives him her information and tells him to message her and she will make sure she replies. This could possibly be the start of a great relationship.

[Steph · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first Maria Jane book and I thought it was a super cute love and life story broken up into 6 different paths Chloe's life could have/had taken. I do wish Mariah had put an author's note explaining how each part changes from the previous, as it was a little confusing when the parts would "rewind" a bit and go in a totally different direction but other then that I enjoyed that story and all the different ways Chloe's life could have gone if she had just settled and not continued to work towards her own dreams, and waiting for her perfect other half

[Finn Cunningham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect by Maria Jane is a beautiful romance novel that is both unique and depeky engaging. As a primarily fantasy reader, this was a book I could slow down with. While its full of deeper topics and sentiments, I really enjoyed it in its entirety, and had trouble disconnecting from it. I really look forward to reading more from this author!

[Beejai Bohls · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is everything I didn't know I needed. We start off by meeting the FMC and she is just like almost everyone I know, she very well could even be like you. I love that the author has made her so relatable that everyone either knows of a person like her or is the person like her. She has the "perfect" image of what a great relationship looks like, not only from her own thoughts but also those of her mother. She seems to just fumble every relationship she has. Then she is looking back on them thinking maybe they were the one. Then by the time she starts to feel that way she meets someone new. She seems to have everything together in her life: education, work, friends; but seems to always fall short with love. She then has an accident and meets yet another man, could this man be the one, could she possibly get her "perfect" relationship. That is what you will be asking yourself while reading this book. It took me in directions I didn't see coming. My heart broke along with the FMC when some of these relationships ended. This book had me talking to her as if she was my friend and needed someone to point out what great guys she was meeting and maybe her version of perfect isn't out there. As any girls girl would do for their bestie. I couldn't put this book down and it was such an easy quick read because I was invested in what was going to happen next. There is banter in this book that had me literally lol'ing. It is a book that will allow you to disappear from your day to day while reading it. I can't wait to read more from this author.

[Beverly Finnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect is a story about a girl who is on a quest to have the perfect relationship. However even though the perfect scenario is laid out(can be confusing at times) the reader is brought back down to earth by potential scenarios that are reality, in reference to what’s really going on. I’ve read a book like this before and I feel the same way. The story itself is good but the jumping around aspect can be a little much.
Chloe wants bigger things in life. She doesn’t want to be trapped in a small town, strapped to man to follow around, she wants someone that will accept her for who she is and treat her as such. But before any of that can happen she needs to grow up herself. She falls quickly but not deeply enough to keep them around. It doesn’t help that she has her mom in her ear making negative remarks about her and her lifestyle. Once she can mute the noise and understand that no relationship is perfect she may very well find the man who is perfect for her.
In the meantime she works her way up in the fashion industry and becomes a powerhouse living in the big city. She may not have seen herself in fashion but she knew, even when she wasn’t sure, that she wanted to be in a big city.
How long will it take for her to realize her true worth?
Always the mother hen but in relationships she needs the maturity to happen to keep them going strong.
The author wrote a good story/adventure of a girl trying to find herself. If that’s the type of book you look for, you found the right place. So jump on in and share what you think.

[Anna Hirsch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect by Maria Jane
3 Stars

This was the first book I’ve read by this author, and it was definitely a unique reading experience. It is a clean romance with a happily ever after, even though it takes quite a while to get there. The story follows the main character through different moments in her life as she constantly overthinks every interaction and relationship with the guys she meets.
What really stood out to me was the structure. It honestly felt like I was reading one of those choose your own adventure books, except I didn’t get to choose! A chapter would end, and the next one would start the same scenario over again but with a completely different outcome. It was a little strange.
The timeline also jumped around a lot. It would suddenly say “three weeks later,” then “a year later,” but not much would actually happen in between. Instead of a continuous story, it felt more like moments of the main character’s life and relationships.
Although I didn’t particularly enjoy it, I do think this would be a good romance for teenage girls who are just starting to read the genre. It’s a sweet, clean story with a satisfying ending that younger readers would probably enjoy.

[Amanda Kimble · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 out of 5 Stars

Perfect by Maria Jane

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The author is known to me as I’ve read a book in the Perfect Series already. In this book we get to follow Chloe as she navigates through several loves and several proposals. This is the first book in the Perfect Series, but the series can be read as a standalone series. Each book has different characters.

Chloe is still trying to figure out what she wants with life. That is why she ends things with Adam, but then again she also found a kinship with Issac. Then going to Paris changes things with them and she is once again alone. Then during her time in Paris she finds love with Chase, but then she goes back to New York. There she is hit by a bike and the owner Mason takes a liking to her. Then there’s Liam who she works with and they’ve tended to keep it under wraps. The quote I chose for her is this: “Yes, ice skating is the next biggest thing to horseback riding in central Kentucky. It gets colder than people think there. I wanted to be an Olympic figure skater when I was eight.”

[Audrie Harrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was an interesting story on falling in love. Chloe is the main character and it follows her from college into working adulthood and all the romances that she has in between. The story is told in different parts through Chloe’s point of view as she dates and falls in love. Each man and relationship is different but each one leads her to where she is in life and her career. Some of the stories overlap and then you may rewind and have to reread a part in a different way. Chloe is relatable and inspiring and so are each of the men that she dates. This story is completely her journey, she knows what she wants in life, and she gets to make all the decisions hoping to get her happy ending.

[Alli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Perfect. It was one of those books that was easy to get lost in. I loved watching Chloe grow through the different seasons of her life and realize that life doesn't always go according to plan: and that's okay. The romance was sweet, but I also appreciated that the story focused on finding yourself instead of chasing a "perfect" life. It left me smiling by the end, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a feel-good, heartfelt read.

[Alexis Robbins · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was definitely a cute idea. I do feel that the execution was a little awkward at times but I loved the fact that every part kept going back ever so slightly and restarting at a slight fork in the road to show that life is always slightly changing and one little decision could move your perfect ending, and just shift everything.

[Tabitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a standalone in the Perfect series. It follows Chloe navigating through life, career and relationships. The book goes through Chloe’s life following 5 relationships where Chloe is getting through college then into her career. Though wanting her perfect relationship, she isn’t willing to settle and knows what she wants. Cute book and I would read others by this author.

[S. Lynn Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Choice Is Yours…

I found it hard not to choose the last ending after seeing everything our main character has went through and how much she has grown.

I would have preferred the wedding day to have been written out with each character, it felt like the last chapter was rushed.

It is a very interesting idea of choose your own ending for a romance, it makes for a cute read!

[Amelia Stansell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good. This is stand alone in the Perfect series. It showed how hard finding your perfect person can be. Chloe’s mom was constantly harassing her about the right person. She didn’t take her advice and found her own love.

[Christina F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect by Maria Jane is the romance novel I didn’t know I needed in my life. In fact I typically do not read romance novels, but the premise sounded so intriguing that I decided to give it a try. I’m so glad I did because I absolutely loved it. The novel follows Chloe throughout her life journey, exploring both her professional ambitions and her romantic relationships. What makes this book so unique is the book is its structure. The story is told in multiple parts, and in each part Chloe ends up with a different romantic partner. Throughout every version of her story, she is challenged to balance love, career goals, and the future she wants for herself.

The book begins by showing what Chloe’s life might look like if she stayed with her high school sweetheart, but it quickly expands into additional possibilities with other love interests. I found myself completely invested in Chloe’s journey and rooting for her to find the path that felt right for her. Along the way, the novel explores themes of personal growth, self-discovery, commitment, and whether there is such a thing as a “perfect” path in life. It is a fast-paced, engaging read that easily pulls you in and can be finished in a single setting. If you’re looking for a romance that offers a fresh twist on the genre, Perfect is well worth picking up.

[Rita White · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a sweet story. It is a contemporary romance which is engaging and lighthearted. It touches on love, choices, multiple paths, romance, and which way her heart takes her.
The pacing was on point and the characters were very likable especially the characters who fit the path and time frame of the moment.
This was a very enjoyable book to read and I love the authors writing style.

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect by Maria Jane is a fresh and engaging romance that puts the power of happily ever after directly into the reader’s hands. Following Chloe’s journey from ambitious college student to rising star in the fashion industry, the novel explores the challenges of balancing career aspirations with the pursuit of lasting love. Each of Chloe’s five romantic possibilities is thoughtfully developed, offering distinct personalities, heartfelt moments, and plenty of charming banter, making every path feel like a satisfying possibility. Jane’s unique choose-your-ending format adds an interactive twist that encourages readers to reflect on what “perfect” truly means in a relationship. Warm, entertaining, and full of romance, Perfect is an enjoyable read for anyone who believes there’s more than one path to a happily ever after. It’s easy to read a story where you know the outcome and romantic “it guy” from the beginning, but this was a nice change of pace and brilliant perspective that brings in everyday life.

[Heidi Sturgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chloe is just what I needed 🥰 all 3 my kids are dating and all are googly eyed and in love which is sweet to watch and listen to them plan their futures and let’s be honest we all have our dreams of what life and love should be and both are not perfect but a beautiful journey 🥰😉 I think it’s why I found this so relatable 😉

Chloe sure seems to have choices I mean it’s not everyone that can say they’ve been proposed to not once , not twice but 5 times 🥰😮

Chloe seems to have everything under control except in the department of love and she’s so lucky to have Bree but I’ll be honest there were times I wanted to sit Chloe down and have a heart to heart with her 😉

Chloe has done a bit of growing up and at 30 she’s the youngest VP of her company , she is involved in an accident , and is a little battered but all good , a little while later she meets her “assailant” in a coffee shop and while I liked Chase , the Parisian guy I think she met her love of her life quite by accident 😉

This read made me think of my younger days , not that I’d change anything about my life but I think as midlife hits we often think about the what ifs and realise things worked out the way they should 😉🥰

[Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Chloe was a strong character and she wasn't going to let anyone tell her what to do, where to do it, or when to do it. She is away in college and still maintains relationship with her high school sweetheart. She came to realize that while she may love him it wasn't worth the effort to maintain their relationship being so far apart. Chloe continued on her path to become successful and is becoming well known in the fashion industry. Along the way she fell in love a few more times. After several proposals she definitely has a lot to think about and figure out who will be her perfect match.

[Amber Peake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect by Maria Jane is a great book. Chloe’s life is going the direction she wants as she powers through college and her job. What is not going the direction she wants….the men. Chloe has many different men come into her life and they get serious. But she doesn’t say yes….until she finds the right one. This book made me laugh especially the badgering mother. I loved reading about Chloe and watching her grow into the women she wanted to be and finding the right man for her.

[Dani · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.4 Stars

There are many ways in which love can develop, and many perfect, happily ever afters. Jane takes you on an adventure, following Chloe as she grows and experiences several romances, following them to their perfect conclusion.
This has an interesting and unique premise, I've got to say, sort of like a choose-your-own-adventure vibe, where you explore the different loves of Chloe, right to their perfect ending. I think it was pretty interesting as we learnt more about Chloe and about her family life as the stories progressed. I thought there was an interesting dynamic between her and her mom that explained quite a bit about her approach to relationships.
I thought Chloe was a sweet character, and it was great reading about her going for her dreams. However, there were times when she seemed overly indecisive in relationships, and I was honestly confused sometimes as to whether she truly wanted to be in the relationships she was in. I think I would have liked a little more detail and scene setting, as it felt like some moments were a little rushed, and it was tough to connect with some of the new characters when there simply wasn't enough time spent with them. Chase, for instance, is mentioned as someone Chloe is seeing, and then the relationship develops, but we don't get the meet-cute between them and the way that relationship grows and develops, and I think that would have been nice.
I did think that in some of the storylines, previous characters that I had grown quite attached to felt out of character as a new perfect happy ending was explored. It's a personal preference, but I found this a little jarring when I had grown attached to the characters. I understand that in order for the other relationships to develop, the previous ones needed to end in some way, but for me, I didn’t enjoy it when previously introduced and developed characters behaved in a way that didn’t fit with their personality.
If you are looking for a romantic story with a bit of a twist, then this may be the one for you. All the romances are clean, and it focuses on the different ways love can grow and how successes and failures in life can either make or break a relationship.

[Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘I cannot imagine a person more perfect for me than you’ – Welcome to romance!

Author Maria Jane is originally from Georgia but now lives in Denver, Colorado and now writes romance novels: PERFECT is the initial volume of a five volume series. As Tricia Copeland, she penned Young Adult novels with a paranormal tilt – including Drop of Sunshine, Lovelock Ones, and three series –Being Me series of five books, The Kingdom Journals of four books, and the five volume Realm Chronicles series.

One of the many fine aspects of Maria’s writing is her immediate connection with the reader by her conversational language. She opens her story establishing the mood: “You’re quiet. What’s wrong?” Bree glances at me and back to the windshield as she stops with a jerk in our parking space. “Just tired.” I pull the handle and push my shoulder against the door. Heaving my pack to my shoulders, I meet her in front of the car. She hooks an arm in mine as we walk to the apartment building entrance. “I usually can’t shut you up. Talk to me. What’s going on?”

The synopsis of the plot distills the story well – ‘One driven woman. Five passionate paths to the perfect love. Chloe refuses to compromise when it comes to romance and success. Powering through her sophomore-level college business classes, she’s done with the effort of distance-dating her high-school sweetheart. But when he proposes just as she hits it off with a hunky basketball player, she worries following her heart could send her bright future to the bench. As Chloe graduates to become a rising star in the fashion industry, love knocks another four times. But while each potential suitor eventually pops the question, only she knows her ultimate happy ending. Whose arms will embrace Chloe when she chooses her forever man?’

Maria allows her romance to develop gradually, due in part to her accessible writing skills, but also to her colorful imagination and wry wit. With this series, Maria proves she is a first class conjurer of pure romance novels. A delightful novel!