about the book
Can a librarian's matchmaking mischief lead to a love that rewrites their stories?
If the covers of every romance book ever published didn't convince librarian Evangeline Kelly that she isn't heroine material, her fiancé calling off their wedding when she lost her hair to alopecia did. But what's a girl head over heels for love to do when her feelings are unrequited? Matchmake, that's what. Armed with library patrons' check-out histories, she's determined to make at least one love connection--even if it's not her own.
Tattoo artist Tai Davis is used to people judging him with a single glance, so it doesn't surprise him when the town's quirky new librarian believes his bad-boy reputation without giving him a chance. He can't help being intrigued by her, though, so when he discovers Evangeline's secret matchmaking scheme, he's not above striking a bargain with her. She just has to agree to one date with him for every time she uses his hometown knowledge to set up library patrons on a romantic rendezvous. The deal is made, but in the process, they both might learn you can't judge a book--or each other--by the cover.
"With a uniquely heartfelt message, lovable characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, Sarah Monzon's novel is a delight!"--MELISSA FERGUSON, bestselling author of How to Plot a Payback
This is a sweet he-falls-first, opposites attract, matchmaker romantic comedy with disability representation. Perfect for fans of books about books and kisses-only romances.
publisher: bethany house publishers
release date: february 18, 2025
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review
i had high hopes for sarah monzon's an overdue match because the cover is so dang cute! and i'm a sucker for matchmaking plots... i hate that i was a little disappointed.
thanks to alopecia and a careless ex-fiancé, librarian evangeline kelly has sworn off romance—for herself, that is, but not for her library patrons. she takes it upon herself to do a little matchmaking (whether she does it well is debatable, of course) and snags the attention of tattoo artist tai davis in the process. he falls for her pretty quickly... but how long will it take for her to give him the time of day?
as they cross paths in their small town, the development of their romance proves to be a sweet one. the more time she spends with tai, the more evangeline must evaluate how she thinks about appearances, worth, and the risks of moving on from the past—amidst some humorous banter, flirting, and book love. there are so many pieces of this story to love...
unfortunately, in far too many scenes, tai came across as cheesy to me. i'm used to romantic heroes being not quite believable, but he was just a little too much. i cringed more than i rooted for him, which made it hard to love the romance overall.
(oh, and there was one scene in the middle of the book that annoyed me—more than it should have, maybe—and affected how i enjoyed the second half, for sure.)
still, for interested contemporary-romance readers, this first checking out love book could be worth checking out (*wink wink*). evangeline's growth is heartwarming and uplifting, the library aspect makes for a lot of fun bookish references—and plenty of other readers have swooned over tai and loved the romance.
i received a complimentary copy from the publisher. i was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions i have expressed are my own.
considerations:
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: references to God and prayer
—content: alopecia representation, mentions of parental loss and cancer
considerations:
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: references to God and prayer
—content: alopecia representation, mentions of parental loss and cancer
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