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A MATCH MADE AT CHRISTMAS
Hayes McGuire never believed the stories about a famous Nantucket matchmaker, until she ropes him into taking over her duties while she's off the island for Christmas.
So he enlists the help of the one person he can trust with this crazy scheme -- his best friend, Prudence. Armed with a series of rules, a book of success stories and the promise of Christmas magic, the pair of old friends sets out to make a Christmas match.
Little do they know that magic doesn't discriminate, and the pair soon finds their years of friendship deepening into something more. Will Pru and Hayes ignore the electricity in the air between them or will there be more than one match made at Christmas?
My Review:
published in 2020
A seriously brilliant twist on the friends to more trope with so much Christmas pizzazz I can't even...
"They were like two shattered pieces of glass, and she had to wonder if their pieces would ever fit together." (p 8)
A blissfully happy marshmallows-melting-in-my-hot-chocolate romantical read that transformed me into giggling goo. :-) (And apparently left me a tad addlepated to boot!)
Loved the matchmaking magic that turns out to have quite a kick! And the valiant way Hayes tries to honour his promise to carry out his mission. And, since he's a romance flunkee, he enlists the aid of his bestest of best friends, Pru. Who is also his secret love, though he refuses to acknowledge that pesky feeling. And Pru, well, she's all about preserving their friendship at any cost -- including not giving in to the romantic notions about Hayes that have plagued her for years.
Thrown together on a holiday quest to bring light and love to an unsuspecting pair, these amateur matchmakers aren't prepared for the
residual fallout that has the potential to make or break their friendship forever.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of A Match Made at Christmas, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 6 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing this retro read that I missed. Love Christmas books. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Lucy. It's such a fun read. Can't believe I missed it last year! Good luck!
DeleteI’ve only read three or four of Courtney’s books, I know she has quite a back list! And it’s just about time for a good Christmas story.
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This is the perfect place to start catching up. Good luck, Patty!
DeleteWhat a great book! This may do the trick to get me in the Christmas mood.
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It will definitely get you into the holiday spirit! Good luck, Melanie!
DeleteHad to laugh as I read your review since I just got finished making myself a mug of cocoa. :)
ReplyDelete"A MATCH MADE AT CHRISTMAS" sounds like the perfect book for a nice evening reading in front of the fireplace. Now with the weather turning colder, it's time to get in the holiday frame of mind and I do believe this book will top it off quite nicely.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
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Tis the season for hot cocoa! And great holiday reads like this one. :-) Good luck, Kay!
DeleteShe always puts so much emotion into her stories and characters! Great review Kav!
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Yes she does! This one is fantastic. Good luck, Heidi!
DeleteI adore Courtney Walsh I hadn't hear of this novel. Thanks for your review. It made me want to read this one.
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This one slipped by me last year too but then I saw it was a Christy finalist and here we are. :-) Good luck, Nora!
DeleteI love Courtney Walsh books!!! She's a fantastic writer!
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Yes she is! Good luck, Melissa!
DeleteI read this one last year in November and have to agree with everything you said in your review. It's super duper good!! The perfect Christmas story & my favorite friends-to-more troupe. :-)
ReplyDeleteCourtney Walsh is one of my favorite contemporary authors ever since I read "Just Look Up". Did you see the book trailer for that one? It stars her & her husband! That's what sparked my interest in the book :-)
Anyway, I think everyone needs to add this to their Christmas reading list!
Ha! I had to dash over and look at the trailer. Super cute! Glad to have you cheering this book on as well, Trixi. We are kindred reading spirits.
DeleteGreat review this sounds like a Christmas Hallmark movie it does sound really good. Thanks for the chance.
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It would make a great movie! Good luck, Tighefan!
DeleteThis looks like a good book and a I love the cover.
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It's an adorable cover! So romantical. Good luck, Sylvia!
DeleteSounds interesting, thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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You're welcome, Wendy. Good luck!
DeleteI just read my first book by Courtney Walsh a few months ago... and I loved it! Thanks for the chance to win this one! iwant2save34 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteShe's a fantastic storyteller. Good luck, Beauty!
DeleteI LOVE Christmas stories and this one sounds like a delightful Christmas read!
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It's a holiday gem. Good luck, Alison!
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Good luck, LSA!
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