Mobility Mom Book Shelf: The Matchmaker by Elle Nicoll

Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Book Description

He’s New York’s most eligible billionaire.

And I’ve been hired to find him love.

I’ve built a thriving business doing what I love—connecting soulmates.

So, when a woman begs me to help her father, I’m on the first flight from London.

My track record is flawless.

Until I meet Sterling Beaufort.

Suave. Charming. Devastatingly handsome.

The owner of the world’s most luxurious diamond empire.

But behind the silver fox’s billion-dollar smile is a complex man I’m determined to unravel.

The harder I push, the fiercer he resists.

Until I snap and demand to know why he’s sabotaging his chance at happiness.

He doesn’t tell me…

He shows me.

God, does he show me.

But a twenty-year age gap, a family tragedy, and the fact he’s my client aren’t all I have to consider.

There’s a reason I find love for other people and never for myself.

This time, the universe has it wrong.

Because falling for Sterling Beaufort is the match that could burn everything.

About Elle Nicoll

Hi! I'm Elle, a mum of two from the UK, who worked for many years as long haul cabin crew for an airline.

I read what I fancy based upon my mood. And I write like this too.

Each story I'm currently writing (and the future ones to come) have had my soul poured into them. Not all the men will be rich alphas. Not all the women will be sassy. Just like we are all different, they will be too.

But what I hope they will be is real. Flawed, insecure, broken maybe. But also warm, considerate and loyal. Any elements that you think of when you consider the people you know.

Because no one is perfect

One thing every book will have though-love.

However they get there, whatever the journey to it looks like, there will always be love.

That I promise.

Because Love Always Wins.

My Thoughts

In this enchanting contemporary romance, Nicoll delivers a masterfully crafted story that combines the glittering world of New York's elite with the intimate complexities of finding true love. Narrated by the talented duo Madison Mitts and Theodore Zephyr, this audiobook brings a fresh take on the professional matchmaker trope.

The story follows our protagonist, a successful matchmaker who has built her career connecting soulmates. Her world takes an interesting turn when she's tasked with finding love for New York's most eligible billionaire. What unfolds is a delicious slow-burn romance that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish.

The narration is particularly noteworthy, with Mitts and Zephyr bringing distinct personality to each character. Their performance captures everything from subtle emotional nuances to the broader sweeps of humor and drama, complete with convincing accents that add authenticity to the characters.

Nicoll's writing shines in the way she develops chemistry between her characters. Through meaningful conversations and perfectly timed moments of tension, she creates a palpable connection that audio listeners can feel. The author's attention to character development ensures that even secondary characters feel fully realized and add depth to the story.

The pacing is well-balanced, allowing listeners to savor the growing relationship while maintaining enough forward momentum to keep the story engaging. The New York setting serves as more than just a backdrop, becoming almost a character in itself, with the city's energy and sophistication woven seamlessly into the narrative.

While the billionaire romance genre isn't new, Nicoll manages to keep it fresh with authentic dialogue and realistic emotional conflicts. The audiobook format particularly enhances the experience, as the dual narration brings the witty banter and tender moments to life in a way that text alone couldn't capture.

At its heart, "The Matchmaker" is a story about finding love in unexpected places and the irony of being able to find perfect matches for everyone except yourself. It's an ideal listen for romance enthusiasts who appreciate both style and substance in their storytelling.