About the Book
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Can opposites attract when tradition stands in the way?
Josh Axelrod is incensed! His matchmaker date brought along her annoying best friend—Emma something-or-other. The same Emma who’s ruining the house filled with the young rabbi’s childhood memories and turning it into a bookstore. Sure, she captures his attention but—no. Just no. Emma is too impulsive. Too out there. And he’s a Rabbi, for God’s sake! Except now, it seems impossible to avoid her. And with every encounter, “no” feels more like “yes.” Perhaps the unwitting Josh and Emma were always the match meant to be…
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My Review
Emma Geffner is on the verge of starting a new chapter in her life. She buys a building with the intention of turning it into a bookstore. The building is owned by Muriel Axelrod whose grandson happens to be Josh Axelrod, a Rabbi from New York City. Josh is not thrilled with this new venture since it means his childhood home will be torn down and replaced with a bookstore. However, he can’t talk his grandmother out of this plan since she’s looking forward to moving to Marble House, an assisted living facility where many of her friends already live.
Muriel decides Josh needs a distraction and a woman would be perfect. So, she signs him up for the services of a matchmaker. Josh is less than thrilled when he hears about this but decides to give it a try. The first date he is set up with is Samantha. Much to his shock and dismay, she brings another couple on their date. Not the easiest way to get to know someone. He’s even more shocked when he sees one of the friends she brought is Emma Geffner. The woman he holds responsible for destroying his childhood memories.
The double date doesn’t go well. Josh and Samantha make plans for a date on their own, which also doesn’t go well. Josh can’t seem to get his mind off Emma.
Meanwhile, Emma has her own issues starting with getting her new bookstore off the ground. She desperately wants to prove to her parents that she can be successful.
So many obstacles are thrown in their way. It looks as if this is one relationship that will never make it.
I fell in love with Josh from the start. Emma I wasn’t so sure about, but she quickly won me over. Two lost souls just looking to live their lives. They are surrounded by a wonderful cast of characters. I particularly liked Grandma Muriel. She is fun and keeps everyone’s spirits up.
This is the first book in the Matchmaker, Matchmaker series and it’s off to a great start. I’m looking forward to reading the next book. I’m sure Samantha will get her own story soon. I will also check this author’s backlist as I really liked her writing style and want to read more. It's a feel-good story that keeps you smiling even after the last page is turned.
For reading challenges:
NetGalley & Edelweiss Reading Challenge 2026
Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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