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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race

The Matchmaker and The Marine is a sweet second chance small town romance that I couldn’t stop reading till I finished. There were moments where my heart ached for Melinda and Adam as they both suffered a loss. She lost her husband and decided to move and started a matchmaking business called “It’s just Coffee “. She wanted to help people find the kind of love she had with her husband. Adam is a retired Marine who absolutely stole my heart. These two meet at a wedding and become fast friends. The attraction is definitely there but both of them needed move on from there past. I could go on and on but I don’t want to give anything away. I highly recommend reading this Book. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Meg Tyrrell

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Lucinda Race, and it won’t be my last. Melinda is a Matchmaker and is able to bring people together to find everlasting love. Adam is a marine but after an attack he has been discharged. The characters are both flawed in different ways and the friendship and trust comes through the story and builds to a great ending. I loved Lucinda’s writing style and can’t wait to read more from her!

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review By Stacey Baxter

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love a second chance romance it is one of my favourites, this one certainly didn’t disappoint it had a brilliant well written storyline. I fell in love with all the characters and I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the story. It’s such an easy emotional fun romantic read one i struggle to put down so i must admit I read it all in one sitting. I highly recommend reading this novel It’s a beautiful second romance storyline one worth definitely taking a bite into!

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Mirela Ruiz

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race was a romantic and wholesome read. I loved Melinda and Adam’s chemistry. Both seemed like independent and self sufficient individuals. That air and none of the games was super refreshing. I enjoyed the pacing and thought the story was well thought out. I had fun reading this in one go over the holiday weekend.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Jessica Leombruno

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and the Marine by Lucinda Race was a great example of why I love second chance romances. As my first book by this author, Melinda and Adam’s story was heartwarming and full of emotions that I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Both of these characters had an uphill battle to fight through and it was great to see how the right person can help fight those battles. I can’t wait to read more books from this small town and check out other books by this author.

Reviewed by @jbruno26
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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Lianne Probert

The Matchmaker and The MarineThe Matchmaker and The Marine by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Matchmaker Melinda Phillips has devoted her life to helping others find love. Having tragically lost her husband, and childhood sweetheart, in a hit and run accident, Mel’s job is to help others find love like theirs.
Adam has heard a lot about the matchmaker that helped his friend find love. He’s interested in seeking her expertise, but when he falls for Mel can he make her see that she’s allowed to love again? And, can he trust her with his biggest secret?
When Mel hires Adam to work in her garden she gets to know him better, and a playful friendship takes shape. With Adam going on a string of unsuccessful dates the pair have plenty to keep them busy.

Mel and Adam are both such lovely characters you can’t help but wish them well. They both have a lot of baggage, but for me, this makes them more relatable and real. I was rooting for them to get the happy ending they deserve. I was keeping my fingers crossed that this second chance at love would work out for both of them. The story is easy to read, perfect for a cosy afternoon.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Angela Montoya

The Matchmaker and The MarineThe Matchmaker and The Marine by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

5 years widowed
4 friends in love
3 boarders of ocean
2 second chances
1 gray striped Skye

The Matchmaker and the Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance, is a beautiful, slow-burn tale of healing hearts, self-forgiveness, and second chances. Lucinda Race has written such relatable and heartfelt characters in Melinda Phillips and Adam Bell. The realness of their doubt and grief; how even the smartest and most logical people can see they are not acting rationally, due to fears, losses, and regrets. Wanting so desperately to find happiness again, yet still not able to find the hope or strength to change course. You don’t have to be Marine to understand and sympathize with Adam’s trepidation of opening up. You don’t have to be a widow to feel Melinda’s loss of her husband so acutely.
It would have been easy to stay on the path life throws you on. It would have been far less scary to not at least try at a second chance of love, more freeing to stay jaded and guarded. But to have missed out on your happily ever after would have been far more painful than living in your darkened past.
You won’t regret taking this journey with Mel and Adam….after all. Timing is everything!

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Michelle Mulvey

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The matchmaker and the marine was a great book that was well written with great characters.
The two main characters have their own issues.
Melinda moved to Chester to start a new life after losing her husband and facing memories everywhere in her home. It was to much for her to handle. In Chester she has become a very successful matchmaker who gets referral and referral from the many HEA’s she has played a part in creating.
Adam is in Chester staying with a friend who is like a brother. They have been best friends for many years. Adam is at a wedding when he runs into Melinda. They start to talk about how they both know the couple and become quick friends. Adam hires Melinda to be his matchmaker but things don’t go very smooth for him. He’s ex military with many emotional and some physical scars. Adam not only hires Melinda but she also hires him to do some work in her yard. The chemistry is amazing between these two main characters throughout the book but is it enough? What happens when a secret is exposed that isn’t ready to be told?
I thought this was a really great book and look forward to many more from this author. This is definitely a book you do not want to miss out on!

Review by @xchellex

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Matchmaker and The MarineThe Matchmaker and The Marine by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a small town, second chance at love romance story by Lucinda Race, and is a sweet and inspiring read which took me on a rollercoaster of emotions whilst reading it. Widowed matchmaker Melinda Phillips wants everyone to experience the kind of love she had with her husband and sadly lost. However Melinda has vowed never to date again, and meanwhile handsome Marine Adam Bell has sworn to hide his handicap forever. Adam was injured whilst serving in the Marines and had his leg amputated which is a constant reminder of his war years. Melinda’s job is matching up perfect couples and her business is thriving and she is in demand. Adam’s girlfriend rejected him following his amputation and now he is determined to protect his heart fiercely. The two meet when Melinda trips over at a client’s wedding right into the arms of a sexy Marine, Adam. Following Adams chivalrous rescue whilst at a friend’s wedding he suddenly wonders if he’s given up on love too soon and signs up for Melinda’s services. Melinda discovers that Adam’s ideal candidate is actually herself and the pair start to date and soon their relationship is blossoming. However Adam still believes that his hidden disfigurement will come between them. Melinda and Adam must overcome their traumatic pasts and take a chance at love and happiness for a second time.
I loved the main characters, both Adam and Melinda were realistic and relatable, you could tell that they both had traumatic pasts and that their fear for the future was real. The chemistry between them sizzled off the page and I was cheering both on to their happy ever after.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Erica Fish

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story to two broken people who just happen to be at the same place at the same time. This sweet story of finding love after being hurt. Melinda is a widow who just happens to be a matchmaker. She lost her love and does not think she will find another one. Adam is a Marine who loses his leg and because of that, his girlfriend walks out on him. Can he ever find love again? Lucinda Race does a wonderful capturing of the pain Melinda and Adam have gone through in their life so far. The characters are relatable and realistic. The storyline is a sweet story. Can two people ever fall in love again? I highly recommend this story because of the simplistic love story.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great book! I loved this story so much. We all have something no matter how big or small it may seem to others, that cause us to keep it to only those we know won’t judge you or pressure you etc.
Melinda is a business owner of “It’s Just Coffee” matchmaking service and she’s got a pretty great track record with it. We learn a lot about her in this book and my heart broke for her.
Adam, what a guy! I won’t give much away about him but he was so sweet, yet tough and new in town. He and Melinda become close as she helps him get matched up with potential dates, and he helps her by building in her backyard garden area.
Secrets have a way of showing themselves even if you’re not ready to air them out.
This was done so well. Highly recommend.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Rachel Moss

The Matchmaker and The MarineThe Matchmaker and The Marine by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and the Marine by Lucinda Race was a great romance novel! It was entertaining and enthralling, I didn’t want to put it down! Great characters and a great plot, I felt like I was right there in the town of the Chester with Melinda and Adam! This was such a heartfelt and heartwarming novel. I highly recommend this book! This is the first novel I’ve read from Lucinda Race before and I can’t wait to read more in the future!

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Kerry Baker

The Matchmaker and The MarineThe Matchmaker and The Marine by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race is a brilliant book with such strong and captivating characters. I loved the connection between Melinda and Adam, it has such a sweet beginning and blossomed into so much more.
I thought the author had a great balance between some deep, emotional topics and the sweet romantic story. Both had their place and both felt like they worked in this book. It was so nice to see the friendship between the 2 characters develop, and then develop into more.
This was my first book by this author and I was impressed with her writing style and how she draws the reader in. This is a fantastic book and one I would highly recommend.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Kayla Interdonato

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race is a beautifully written romance novel that I didn’t want to end! Melinda Phillips is the town matchmaker who has a great track record, many of her couples have ended up marrying each other. However, she has sworn never to date again after losing her husband so she strives to find true love for her clients. That is until she encounters the most handsome Marine at a client’s wedding. Adam Bell is a retired Marine due to an injury he got while serving. Not only did he end up losing his leg but his girlfriend couldn’t cope with his new norm and left him. Adam can’t help but feel that if he lets anyone know his secret they will take pity on him. As a friendship begins between Melinda and Adam, they can’t help but wonder if they are each other’s second chance at happiness. This novel was so refreshing to read. The friendship that was created between Melinda and Adam was so innocent and sweet yet such a struggle. They learned to accept the past and move forward with their new lives. It was such a heartwarming novel to read that I truly didn’t want it to end. This was a romance novel that wasn’t full of sexy scenes and dirty talk, and honestly, I didn’t miss it one bit.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race is a lovely second chance romance. It is well written and the characters are easy to fall in love with. They are each flawed and scared and both learning to get on with life after heartbreak and tragedy. If only they could set it aside and learn to trust again and take a step back and see what is right in front of their faces. It is a sweet and easy read to get lost in and makes for a nice afternoon reading.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance By Lucinda Race – Review by Kerry Carr

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a touching love story about 2 people who have had trouble and heartache in their lives overcoming it to be together and finding happiness again.

Melinda is a matchmaker. Her job and passion in life is to find people their perfect match and create as many happy ever afters as possible. She is able to do this for everyone apart from herself.
After her husband got killed by a drunk driver she feels she can’t even expect love again. That is until she meets Adam.

Adam is a retired Marine. He left due to an injury that means his leg was amputated. That same fact is something he doesn’t want anyone knowing about especially not Melinda.
He goes to Melinda to sign up to her dating site to find him his perfect match but what neither of them expect to find is that they are perfect matches for each other.

Can they both overcome their pasts to be able to build a future together? Will Melinda still accept Adam completely despite his disability and will Adam feel able to trust Melinda enough to show himself to her completely.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Heather Lovelace

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These types of stories always send me on the best possible emotional rollercoaster. Race does a fantastic job setting the stage for a beautiful story. I was immediately invested, rooting for the main characters to find a way. Because at the end, aren’t we all looking for our own HEA? This played to my romantic heart with a foot kept firmly in reality. I had a hard time putting this down and simply wanted to spend more time with these characters. Beautiful book.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Faith Jackson

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Matchmaker Melinda is exceptional at her job in the town of Chester where she’s coupled almost everybody around. As a widower, she aspires to help everyone find the love she’s experienced with her late husband. She’s protecting her own heart by being one and done with marriage after the loss.
Adam is a retired marine who has great pain from the war and his heart is no exception to being bruised and battered so he strives to protect it. Melinda opens a part of him he’d thought had died and brightens his outlook on life.
Melinda hires the marine as a carpenter to create a pergola in her backyard while he’s now open to what services she provides but there’s a friendship developing between the two. The only problem is will they bypass their past to create a future together?
This story was sweet in the best ways. I loved how their chemistry was natural. Great characters with steamy and romantic interests made this book an easy read which I could not put down. This book makes you believe in love again and shows it’s okay to put your heart on the table for love.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Robin Rankin

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race

What a sweet story! I loved how Adam was the epitome of a Marine. He was well mannered, respectful, honorable and is still a Marine though he’s retired. As someone who works with a lot of military I was happy to see she got that part right.

Melinda is enjoying her new life as a Matchmaker. She had no idea when she went to the wedding of one of her couples that her life is going to change for the better.

This was an incredibly sweet story between Adam and Melinda. They both have scars and are learning to live their new lives. I really enjoyed this story and would love to see more of the Matchmaker’s successful couples.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Liz Vrchota

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am not gonna lie, I really wanted to get my hands on this novel the moment I saw the teasers and cover. I am a sucker for military romance stories being a former NAVY brat myself gives me all the feels of home sometimes when I read about the men and women who serve to protect our country. This one was a sweet spin on the second chance romance and military romance, and I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with Melinda and Adam.

We meet Melinda, a woman who is set and determined to matchmaker the perfect couple. She only wants to give others a taste of the same love she once held so dear to her heart. She lost her love of her life but others don’t have to miss out too. When she meets Adam at a friend’s wedding she never intended for her heart to start beating the romance tune again but it slowly starts to unthaw and heal. Will these two be able to find a love within each other? This book was so much fun to get lost in. I felt as if I was visiting the coast and soaking in the sun as I watched these two slowly fall in love with each other. I can’t wait to get my hands on more of Lucinda Race’s works!

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Sara Oxton

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and the Marine by Lucinda Race a four-star matchmade in heaven read. This is such an emotional and surprising read, Adam is such a great character, everything he goes through will just make you care so deeply for him, there is just something about him that keeps you hooked. Melinda was a good character but she took me longer to warm too, she has a tragic story as she lost the love of her life, and I admire her wanting to help others get that love, but there was just something about her that rubbed me the wrong way in the start, by the end I adored her but needed tie for her to grow on me.

Review by @saraoxo

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Karyn Taylor

The Matchmaker and The MarineThe Matchmaker and The Marine by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine is a fantastic small town romance story by Lucinda Race. I had never read any of this author’s work but was intrigue by the blurb and decided to give it a go. I’m so glad that I took a chance on this book as I loved the story and the characters so much.
Melinda moved to the small town a few year back to start a new life for herself after the death of her beloved husband. She has set up a matchmaking company and has had a great deal of success in setting up local couples. At the wedding of one such couple she meets retired marine Adam who has recently moved to the town. When Adam hires Melinda to help find him some romance he soon realises that Melinda herself is the woman that he’s attracted to.
As much as she loves setting up other couples, Melinda has no desire to find herself another man. She had her one true love with her husband. But she can’t help how her body reacts around Adam.
I loved this story so much. The growing attraction between Adam and Melinda is lovely to read. You just can’t help but hope that the dates she sets him up with go badly as Melinda is perfect for him. There’s a good deal of angst throughout this book but that is something that I really enjoy reading. These 2 characters are perfect for each other but will a huge secret that Adam is hiding tear them apart when Melinda finds out? I urge anyone who is considering this book to give it a go as I think it’s a wonderful book.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Michelle Austin

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race was a great 5 star read. I was pulled right in from the beginning.

Melinda is a matchmaker, after her tragic loss she has made it her goal to help others find “the one” and get their HEA. While at a wedding for a couple she helped connect, she meets Adam. There is something about him that gets her attention, she can tell he’s military from the way he carries himself.

Adam is an ex marine who has moved to the area to start over. When he meets Melinda he finds what she does for a living interesting. He lets her set him up on a few dates but the only real connection he feels is with her.

Will these two admit they have a connection and try a relationship? Can they get a second chance at love? Could a secret ruin everything?

Overall I really enjoyed this read. The author pulls you in with her writing. You could feel the attraction between these two coming off the pages. These two were meant for each other and I was happy to read about their journey to a second chance. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Chantelle Smith

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and after reading this read, I can’t wait to read more from her and see how her other reads are, and if it’s going to be anything like this one then it’s going to be just as brilliant. This is a brilliant second chance romance read that has had me captivated from the very beginning. I thoroughly enjoyed this read from the get-go. I absolutely loved all the characters in this read and really enjoyed following their journey and story. It was an emotional rollercoaster of a read that took me along with the characters in which I kept turning the pages to find out more! I loved how their connection and chemistry grew, it was real and raw and just what I think both of them really need and I’m glad I went along on their journey. I can’t wait for more from this author, but until then don’t miss this read!

Reviewed By @tillytillzz

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Lisa Helmick

The Matchmaker and The MarineThe Matchmaker and The Marine by Lucinda Race
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This isn’t what I expected. It sounds great in the synopsis. It is very wordy and a slow romance. Melinda is a matchmaker. We learn all about her services and her friends. Adam is a former marine. He hires Melinda to find him a match. He goes out on dates then decides he likes Melinda as more than a friend. They become great friends and we get a front row seat to this slow sweet romance.

The story is nice and slow. I just felt it took a long time to get from point A to point B. The characters are finely developed. This just isn’t my cup of tea. A faster pace and less filler would have worked better for me.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Angela Hayes

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Matchmaker and the Marine is the first story that I have read by Lucinda Race. This is a contemporary second chance, small-town romance- all about taking a chance on love and finding love unexpectedly.
Melinda Phillips is a very successful matchmaker. She knows what it is like to find a ‘forever love’, and even though her soul mate has passed away, she still wants everyone to experience that kind of true love. Adam Bell retired from the Marines after his last tour left him scarred, both physically and emotionally. His confidence has taken a battering and even though he longs for someone special in his life, he isn’t sure he wants to take the risk of being hurt. But meeting Mel changes things, so he signs up for matchmaking, and they soon form a friendship. Will they both open up and take a chance on love, or will the pain of their pasts deny them the chance of finding happiness? If you love romance, and you want to know how the story ends, you should take a chance on this sweet story and find the answers for yourself.
Sweet, spicy, and emotive!

Thank you, Lucinda Race!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Tausha Treadway

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race. I loved this book. In fact I read it in one setting leaving me a little book hungover the next day but it was worth it. Its the story of Melinda a psychologist turned matchmaker. Melinda is trying to put her life back together after losing her Police Officer husband to a horrible accident. She has moved to the small town of Chester and has made a name for herself as a matchmaker. While attending one of the matches wedding’s she is introduced to Adam a former Marine who is new to town. He is best friends with the groom and decides he needs to have Melinda fix him up. Once they meet they become fast friends and Melinda sets out to find Adam his perfect match. Adam is keeping a secret though, something very important to him was lost during his time in the Marines. He’s scared to be honest about it because of the way his last girlfriend responded. As Adam goes on dates that Melinda has set up he realizes that maybe Melinda is the one for him not these other women. Will Melinda realize its time to find love for herself and move on or will the secret Adam is harboring tear them apart. This is a sweet contemporary romance that I couldn’t put down!

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Katie Matthews

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This is the first book that I have read by this author and I absolutely loved it! I was a really easy read and had wonderful characters. The authors writing style was really relaxed which made the book such a pleasure to read and that along with the pace and flow definitely made it a 5 star read in my opinion. I think I fell in love with Melinda and Adam from the very beginning, both of them with their own issues to overcome and I could feel the genuine connection that they seemed to have.
This was a really lovely second-chance romance story and one that I would absolutely recommend to other readers! I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Lucy Berson

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and the Marine is the perfect second chance romance book. Ms. Race is a new to me author and I am so glad that I read this book. This book drew me in from the very first page and I could not put it down until the very end. I loved the chemistry and back and forth banter between Melinda and Adam. After some tragic times for both of them, they are brought together when Adam goes to Melinda for help. This book will pull you in and keep you wanting more.

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Angela Shirley

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When your love of your life is no more and you have sworn to dedicate your life to helping others find the same love, will an unexpected person offer hope that you can have that again.

Melinda is a matchmaker, after the death of her husband the love of her life she has vowed to find that passion and love for other people. She believes that she will never feel that love again not in her life time until she meets Adam at a friend’s wedding. As there friendship goes on is there a glimmer of hope that he could be the one to re-enlight the love in Melinda’s heart.

Adam is a marine but after an attack he has been discharged and has lost what feels like everything, once his girlfriend saw the scars of war all over him she bailed on him and after talking to a buddy has ended up in Chester looking to start over again. He is now at a friend’s wedding talking to a woman who seems to look past the scars and they have a lovely conversation. Melinda then starts to set him up on dates which don’t go quite as planned but he can feel the emotions running through him when he speaks to her.

But will a secret break this bond and ruin everything?

I loved this story from the first word to the last, the story is well written and flows brilliant through the emotions and chemistry of these two brilliant matched characters. The characters are both flawed in different ways and the friendship and trust comes through the story and builds to a great ending. I highly recommend this book to those who love a good story with chemistry and banter.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley