The Matchmaker Bride

Ginny Baird

Jul 2021 · Blue Hill Brides Book 2 · Sold by Entangled: Amara

About this ebook

A delightful romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Ginny Baird...

Successful Boston matchmaker and television personality Meredith Galanes’s reputation is on the line. During a guest appearance on a morning talk show, she’s broadsided by questions about her own romantic attachments. Afraid to admit her love life is a total disaster, Meredith blurts out that she’s seriously involved with a very special man—a boatbuilder in Maine. She never expects that small slip to get spun into a story about her supposed engagement.

Or that the paparazzi will track the guy down.

Derrick Albright is laid-back about many things. Being hounded by the press about some imaginary engagement to a woman he’s only met once—and couldn’t stand—isn’t one of them. Then Meredith actually shows up at his cabin in Blue Hill, Maine, with an apology, a pot roast, and a proposal. If he plays along until she secures her TV deal, she’ll help him win back his ex.

It’s a simple plan...if they can survive each other first.

Each book in the Blue Hill Brides series is STANDALONE:
* The Duplicate Bride
* The Matchmaker Bride

Ratings and reviews

The Matchmaker Bride by Ginny Baird, book two in her Blue Hill Brides series, has an intriguing premise, but I struggled with this story; probably because I hadn’t read the first book in the series. I seemed to feel loss, confused, needing to know some of the history that Meredith and Derrick had in the previous book. It was difficult to become invested in this rom-com featuring a small town romance with enemies becoming lovers; especially when chunks of the story are missing. It almost felt like I was missing part of a private joke, I didn’t feel like I knew the secondary characters enough to care about them. I may have to pick up the first story and then do a re-read of this one. I’m disappointed as I have heard such good things from this author. Ms. Baird wrote a story with an intriguing premise that I felt was missing chunks of background story needed before becoming invested in the drama. The Matchmaker Bride might appeal more after reading the first book in the series, as it is not a stand-alone story. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

What happens when the matchmaker specialist set out to make a match for herself? You need to read The Matchmaker Bride by Ginny Baird to know the details. It was a adorable rom com with some dramatic emotions. Small town romance sweetness combined with enemies to lovers sharpness in this story.The story started pretty well and I was excited to see how this zing between Derrick and Meredith goes. She has come to Blue Hill and she is stuck with him in his cabin. The possibilities were endless and I was enjoying the simmering slow burn. But then came families. Don't get me wrong. I love big families. The Albrights are a large bunch and I found spending lots of time with them rather than exploring their complex dynamic. Then came Olivia and everything became muddled. Meredith is such a strong and bright and loving woman. And Derrick is a real gentleman. He has a sexy side, a charming side, a witty side and a caring side. Overall an adorable rom com.( arc review)

I really wanted to love this book - I loved the first book in the series and full expected this one to build on that. Instead, I had great difficulty connecting with the characters and couldn't connect with their story. Truly, I put down this book so many times that I seriously considered just not finishing it. Fans of the author will probably enjoy this one, however, this one wasn't for me.

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird has published more than twenty-five novels and novellas. When she’s not writing, Ginny enjoys cooking, biking, and taking long walks in the woods with her Labrador retriever. She lives with her own personal hero in Virginia, where the couple has created a welcoming nest for their blended family of six children and significant others. ginnybairdromance.com.