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ldooten's review
3.0
This one was okay for me. The writing flowed well, my issue was more with the characters. Hunter was a good guy, but I like my heroes to be more assertive. Callie was super annoying. She knew going in that Hunter liked her and wanted more than a hookup. She did it anyway, and then got upset when he confessed his feelings for her. Hunter did everything right, constantly proved that he was a good guy, but Callie still pushed him away. It annoys me to no end when characters punish new love interests because of the crappy things people have done in the past. The "will they or won't they" lasted all the way up to like 94% of the book. The way Callie's issues were suddenly cleared up after one conversation with her sister was silly IMO. Like I said Hunter proved himself time and again, but her sister apologizing suddenly made Callie okay? I did enjoy the setting and the family from this one. I love a small town romance, and this book does that well. Jenna was cute and a sweet side character. Birdy was hilarious and I like her relationship with Callie. Although I wasn't a huge fan of this one, I did like the writing style. This was a first for me from this author, but I would read her again.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
lifeasmrsbaker's review against another edition
5.0
The second book in one of my favorite romance series, this book blew me away. I loved reading about Hunter and Callie. I flew through this read and really couldn't put it down. This could easily also be a stand alone novel, but the series is worth the read!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
tiggeruo's review
4.0
I really liked this book, I loved how the author draws you in and make you feel like you are in the think of it. I felt that with Hunter he loved everyone in his life so wholeheartedly, that he didn't seem to know any other way. He wanted what was best for everyone in his life including his small town, but he also wanted to show his family he was no longer the "kid". I felt with Callie she took a little to grow on me but she had this big heart and guarded it with her life because being hurt and feeling rejection was just not something she wanted to have to face over and over again. She too really loved wholeheartedly but she was different in the sense she was so guard so her love was where and who to chose. I really loved there relationships in this book between Nova and Callie and then The Owens family opening their door to people it really sums up that you get to pick your family and that blood doesn't always make you family. I can't wait to read more from this group I feel like the Journey for this group of friends is just beginning. Overall this book was a fun read, there is adult content and sex in this book so it may not be suitable for all reads.
timitra's review
3.0
Rated 3.5 Stars
The Matchmaker and The Cowboy was an okay read for me. I liked the premise of it but it just didn’t fully work for me. I wasn’t really invested in the characters or their story. That said it was still a cute, sweet and enjoyable read.
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The Matchmaker and The Cowboy was an okay read for me. I liked the premise of it but it just didn’t fully work for me. I wasn’t really invested in the characters or their story. That said it was still a cute, sweet and enjoyable read.
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thatfrenchislandgirl's review
5.0
I devoured this book in less than 24 hours! It was sooo good! Hunter may have become my new favorite book boyfriend! He was perfect in every way and the way he treated Callie just made my heart swell for her! It was such a romantic love story with some spicy scenes that made me love Hunter for even more than just his personality ;)
“I like the way you kiss me as if you need me for your next breath,” had me swooning, while “He would have said roll around in the dirt and oink and she would have,” had me laughing out loud to myself!
If you need a cute love story with spice and relatable characters then this is the book for you!
“I like the way you kiss me as if you need me for your next breath,” had me swooning, while “He would have said roll around in the dirt and oink and she would have,” had me laughing out loud to myself!
If you need a cute love story with spice and relatable characters then this is the book for you!
mags_louise's review
4.0
4.25⭐
The Matchmaker and the Cowboy returns readers to the charming small town of Windsong for Hunter and Callie's story. And what a delightful sweet, fun, story it is.
As Callie just back from six months in Africa arrives home expecting to see her sister Brooke and parents waiting to greet her. Instead, she finds a home under construction and no family.
But the delightful Birdy a joyous octagenarian is waiting with news. That her family have let her down once again.
So Callie thanks to her best friend Nova ends up helping out Hunter. Who whilst babysitting his adorable niece Jenna was bitten by a poisonous spider and is in need of someone to care for him for a couple of weeks.
But the pair have history and Hunter has had a crush on Callie for years. Only she sees him as a flirt and anyway she's not looking for love or marriage thanks to her parents on/off one.
Yet, as the pair spend time together and take part in a little friendly competition Hunter can't help but fall. But he's needing all of his charm if he's getting Callie to fall back.
And with the perfect amount of heat, sweetness and fun. This was a great read. That's also full of Ms Bielman's signature characters and small town delights. And I would happily recommend it to all.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
The Matchmaker and the Cowboy returns readers to the charming small town of Windsong for Hunter and Callie's story. And what a delightful sweet, fun, story it is.
As Callie just back from six months in Africa arrives home expecting to see her sister Brooke and parents waiting to greet her. Instead, she finds a home under construction and no family.
But the delightful Birdy a joyous octagenarian is waiting with news. That her family have let her down once again.
So Callie thanks to her best friend Nova ends up helping out Hunter. Who whilst babysitting his adorable niece Jenna was bitten by a poisonous spider and is in need of someone to care for him for a couple of weeks.
But the pair have history and Hunter has had a crush on Callie for years. Only she sees him as a flirt and anyway she's not looking for love or marriage thanks to her parents on/off one.
Yet, as the pair spend time together and take part in a little friendly competition Hunter can't help but fall. But he's needing all of his charm if he's getting Callie to fall back.
And with the perfect amount of heat, sweetness and fun. This was a great read. That's also full of Ms Bielman's signature characters and small town delights. And I would happily recommend it to all.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
mrsj_readsbooks's review
4.0
Cute second chance enemies to lovers small town romance. Swoonie cowboy and feisty independent red head. Great vacation read
jazminerae's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute story about a women with commitment issues because of her past and a man who has secretly loved her from the beginning. Callie is a dress designer who makes bridesmaid dresses that almost grantees an engagement for the dress wearer soon after. ironically, she had commitment issues and doesn’t wish to get married. Hunter is a bachelor cowboy who wants to finally tie the knot and get over Callie, who he has loved for a while now. He ask her to make him a “lucky for love” suit so that he can true love and settle down. This was a great read that gave you that small town feel. I look forward to the rest of the series!
storieswithsoul's review
5.0
This book is a page-turner. I had such a hard time putting it down. The setting, the characters, and the story are all perfect. Especially the story. It's one of the best-paced rom-com I have read in a while. There are no boring parts or dragging scenes. So I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to all fans of the romance genre. I also loved how Hunter and Callie's relationship evolves as the story progresses. It's simply beautiful to watch these two fall in love with each other.
courtsbooknook's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
Thank you to Robin Bielman for sending me a gifted copy of this book! I absolutely loved Callie and Hunt's story so much. I loved the feeling of chosen and found family and I loved how heartfelt it was. It was great to see this book set among the wedding of Kennedy and Maverick since readers saw their story unfold in book one. Hunter was so so swoony and I thought it was great to watch him continually fall for Callie. I thought the idea of the magical dresses was so much fun and it really tied in Callie's personality. This book was so sweet and I could read small town romance any day of the week. Robin really nailed this one and I think I liked this even more than The Wedding Crasher and the Cowboy which is wild because I truly loved that one too. Overall this was so cute and I would not be opposed to more Windsong love stories.
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