The Pairing kept a smile plastered to my face the entire time I was reading it. In the tradition of The Proposition, The Proposal and The Party, it was funny, sweet, classic and smooth. 
 When Pesh and Megan are introduced at their godson's baptism, both are immediately interested in the other. They hit it off and spend much of that day getting to know each other 
 Pesh is a pretty serious guy as far as dating goes. He's not after casual hook-ups or relationships where emotions aren't involved, though he could have his pick of the women he works with. He hasn't dated much since the death of his wife 2 years previously, but is starting to think it may be time to start looking for another partner again, even as that thought brings pain. 
 Megan is only looking for sex. After the birth of her son 15 months before, she hasn't dated, let alone had sex. And she's looking for something easy and casual, especially because her time is taken up with nursing school and her toddler. She finds herself attracted to Pesh, but afraid of more and thinks she isn't after a serious relationship. 
 The teasing and light nature between Pesh and Megan was sweet to watch develop and grow. They had some smokin' scenes, as well as touching ones. I loved watching as each character set the other off-balance, especially as they worked to find their footing together. Megan had a tendency to try to fit Pesh into a label -- gentleman, refined, polished, and it was so much fun to watch him prove the exceptions to the rules of all her labels. 
 The families certainly help make this a fun read. The Fitzgerald family with their close ties and Patrick's penchant for playing matchmaker is back and up to their usual meddling. We meet more of Pesh's family through the story, and watching their interactions is different, but no less chaotic than those of the Fitzgeralds. I had forgotten that Dev and Pesh were involved in the storyline of Beat of the Heart, so being reminded of that connection was a fun inclusion. 
 This was a fast read, even for me, but it was such a sweet view back into this world. Because Aidan had such a soft spot for Megan, as readers we developed the same interest in her and I was so glad to get to read her story. And Pesh? It broke my heart to watch his pain in The Proposal, so seeing him again and having him find happiness was perfect. 
 Thanks to Katie Ashley for providing me with a beta copy in exchange for an honest review.