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Help Me, Harry by Mya O’Malley

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Genre – Contemporary romance

Page Count – 126 pages

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“You’ve heard it before but you haven’t yet seen how Cassie and Harry do it…” The classic tale of sobbing one’s heart out to a bartender gets its own twist.

What happens when a sexy as hell bartender, tropical location, and a disheartened young woman all come together? Trouble, and that’s just the beginning.

Cassie finds herself revealing far too much to Harry, the hot local bartender, on the first night of her friend’s destination bachelorette party. Harry is no stranger to heartache, he’s had enough of his share to go around. Being an expert, of sorts, with broken hearts and women, it’s obvious that Cassie’s fiancé back home doesn’t deserve a woman like her.

It takes one to know one when it comes to a player, Harry figures. But that’s just it– Harry’s playing days might just be over, he knows every manipulative move Cassie’s fiancé , Evan, makes and more. With just a short week to get to know Cassie, can Harry prove that one–Evan is all wrong for her? Two– that Harry, himself is done with his own games, and finally– does a man such as himself even deserve Cassie?

Harry’s not sure, but one thing is certain–a man like Evan does not. Harry lays all on the line for what he can only explain away as love at first sight. A gut feeling and so much more. If only he can convince Cassie to take a chance on him, Harry just might have a shot at changing his reputation as the island’s most eligible bachelor and ending his own tales of heartache at his local tiki bar.

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Mya O’Malley was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City, where she currently resides with her family. 

Mya’s passion is writing; she has been creating stories and poetry since she was a child. She earned her undergraduate degree in special education and a graduate degree in reading and literacy. 

Mya is a published writer of contemporary romance, young adult, and paranormal romance/mysteries. Presently, Mya’s novels have been published by Solstice Publishing, Clean Reads, TouchPoint Press, and Blue Tulip Publishing.

Mya spends her free time honing her skills in photography, painting, and reading just about anything she can get her hands on. Mya loves to travel; she has visited several amazing locations such as Aruba, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, and Ireland

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

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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

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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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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martimus by Seelie Kay a five-star read that will keep you hooked. This is number five in the Feisty Lawyers series and I would say you can read this one as stand-alone, but the whole series is sublime, they all just keep you on the edge of your seat. This one has plenty of romance, but also plenty of drama and suspense, and the best thing is it just wraps everything up into this amazing story that will hook you in. I enjoyed how you are sucked so deeply into the story you will feel like you are part of the investigation, you will be wondering what is going on with these women, you will feel like you are one of the amazing characters unfolding this dramatic story. If you haven’t picked up this author before do it, as you wont be disappointed.

Review by @saraoxo

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kay does an incredible job weaving a tale of intrigue and suspense that leaves the reader glued to their seats. I’ve loved this series and this latest installment did not disappoint. The main characters this round were fun to read and watch develop in their relationships. It was equal parts crime, intrigue, and amazing romantic chemistry. Loved every page and will absolutely one click Seelie Kay every time!

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

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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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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have never gone wrong when I pick up a Seelie Kay book. The way she sets up her characters gives me the feeling that I am right there seeing it through that characters point-of-view. She breathes life into her characters that makes reading her books enjoyable. Her vast descriptive writing skills brings the story to you. I felt like I was right there with Cate the entire time. In Martimus, Cate needs to follow the path of her client’s daughter to find where she has gone. Cate doesn’t think that it will be a problem but her lover, Warren Hazelton has a problem with it. Will Cate find the VP’s daughter? What will Warren do to protect Cate? I highly recommend this story to find out the answers to these questions and more.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay is my favourite from the series. It is a great story and the plot is good. The characters are strong and out to right wrongs. As always with Seelie’s stories I get lost in the action and thrills and become engrossed in the journey. She has a way of keeping one step ahead, just when you think you know what direction the story is going, you couldn’t be more wrong.

Young Adults of the rich and famous are going missing and it is up to the Agents to figure out what is happening to them before they end up dead.

This is a fantastic book and series and I look forward to more from Seelie.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Martimus by Seelie Kay is the fifth book in the Feisty Lawyers series. This can be read as a standalone book, but I recommend reading the whole series. This is a good read with steamy romance woven into a suspenseful crime story. I enjoy how there is a nice mix between the steaminess and the suspense. Also, the characters are interesting and keep me on my toes. The stories between the books become somewhat formulaic, but the author counteracts this with good dialogue and interesting characters. I have enjoyed several of this author’s books and will be keeping her on my watch list in the future.

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

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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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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay, 4 stars.

This is another great addition to a fantastic series in romantic suspense. There is plenty of action as well as the kind of romance that would make your mom blush. If you are familiar with the series, you will know how well the author blends these into a story you cannot put down. The main story in this one is generally the same yet still completely different. There is much to follow, but it is not confusing at all.

The characters are another part of what makes this book. If you have read the series, you will recognize the the, but they continue to grow and we learn so much more about some of them. You may learn that some aren’t so bad, where others are horrible.

If you are a fan of steamy suspense, this book and series are for you. It can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading them all because they are so good.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay

I can’t believe we are already five books into this series. This book had me trying to speed read to see what happened next and I was not disappointed.

It was nice to see what was going on with this group and see how their lives are changing.

This is was the type of book to keep you at the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens next. From the party at the beginning to the very end you are involved and unable and unwilling to extract yourself from the story.

This is a great series and cannot recommend it enough.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fifth of the Feisty Lawyers series from Seelie Kay, and probably one of my favorite ones yet. I have read the other books in the series before diving into this one and I feel like while you could read them separately you would enjoy the book and series much more if they were read together and in order. I also have enjoyed watching Kay’s writing grow and flourish into what it is today. I loved this one because it threw in a bit of a mythical piece with the Martimus addition and I really felt that it gave this book so much dimension and intrigue that it was hard to put this down. In Martimus we find Agent Cate working on a new case of trying to find missing socialites. Things get a bit chaotic and starts to play with her relationships. I really enjoyed how things were shared in a way that you felt like you were on the edge of your seat to see how things would work out for Cate. I can sure say that this is one ending you won’t see coming, but it is absolutely perfect! I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Seelie Kay!

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay

5-Stars

Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay was a steamy and exciting read. I loved this book and I love this series. The author never ceases to amaze me and easily pulls me in every time. This book had an excellent plot and climax. It is filled with realistic characters that were well thought out. It was fun to watch them change with the story. This was a fantastic read and I highly recommend it. Fabulous addition to a wonderful series.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martimus
Feisty Lawyers
Book 5
By Seelie Kay
☆☆☆☆☆
Not just another adventure in a suspenseful setting. The adventure begins with 8 missing women, and nobody knows of their disappearance, until the wrong girl goes missing. Upon investigation, there is so much more than expected. Is it human trafficking? Is it for money, if so how much? How about drugs? Follow Cate and the group as they work their way through another tough and challenging case.

Seelie Kay takes us through the wringer with this one. Get out the tissues, and get ready to take a ride on this new roller coaster. Martimus was not what I expected. But I was in no way disappointed. Seelie Kay has an unforgettable imagination, and will keep you wanting more. You can tell she brings her all, while reading this story. I love her characters, especially the strong-willed, independent women. This is a must read! Along with the rest of her Feisty Lawyers Series. Well Done Seelie Kay, Well Done.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martimus is already the fifth book in Seelie Kay’s Feisty Lawyers series. I cannot believe we are already at book number 5, it feels as if we just started! You could try to read the book as a standalone but I don’t know why one would do that as in my head the series builds the tension one book after another and you feel as if you know the gang and …yeah, do yourself a favour and start from the beginning!
Martimus gives us Agent Cate Creighton’s story who needs to figure out what is going on with all those socialites with influential parents disappearing while navigating her new relationship with a former US Navy Seal Warren Hazelton. Throw into the mix our favourite MI-6 agent Tillie Henderson and you will end up sitting at the edge of your seat until the last page! I think that the series gets better and better with each book and I cannot wait what the sixth book will throw at us!

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Angela Shirley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when eight socialites go missing?, its’s up to Agents and the agency to help find whats happened and where they are.

This story starts with a bang and although over the months socialites have been going missing not until the kidnap of a former vice presidents daughter things starts getting more intense. When they are assigned the case its a race again time, but the Vice President mumbling about Martimus they have to try and find out a what this place is and where to locate it if it’s real.

This story has all the twists and turns of a great thriller which keeps you interest in the story and continue through the mystery trying to work out with the characters who is responsible and who to trust. The story is a unique one and with each twist you will be changing the narrative in your head as the author makes you work for the ending with the characters.

This is the first story I have read by this author and this will definitely not be the last one. I recommend this book if you love the adventure of a good thriller.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

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

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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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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Another thrilling read from Ms Kay! I absolutely love picking up her books because I know that I am going to be in for one amazing ride! Martimus is an intriguing read that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through, I had no idea which way the author was going with the story! There were some amazing twists and turns – it really was an exciting read. I felt like I was at work with the agents in this story trying to uncover what had happened to the missing socialites! The story was really detailed and the authors exciting writing style made me want to keep turning those pages to find out what would happen!
A fantastic addition to this series and I highly recommend this new 5 star read from Ms Kay!!

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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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Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream (Rebecca Steele Series Book 2) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream is the second book in the Rebecca Steele series by Joanne Patterson. Even though this is the second book in the series, it could be read as a standalone. But having said that, I think I would have maybe enjoyed the story if I had followed Rebecca right from the beginning and read book one before starting this story. Finding the Dream is a sweet contemporary western romance, with plenty of touching and heart-warming moments.
We follow Rebecca through the rodeo circuit, and watch as her music career continues to climb. Then, just when all the stars seem to be aligned, life throws her a bit of a curve-ball, and decisions will need to be made which will change everything.
A sweet read!

Thank you, Joanne Patterson!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martimus by Seelie Kay is the fifth book in the Feisty Lawyers series. This is a brilliant series with strong storylines and even stronger characters.
This book drew me in immediately. The story was such an intriguing one and I was desperate to see how they would pull their plans off. The whole way through I found myself trying to figure the whole thing out and found myself jumping from one idea to the next. The author keeps the book exciting with twists and turns the whole way through.
So far this book has to be my favourite of the series. It really had me hooked and I could not put it down until the last page – and even after that I found myself thinking about it! This is a fantastic book and I would recommend giving the whole series a read!

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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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