TRIXI'S REVIEW:
I don’t often read Rom-Com fiction, but I have enjoyed other titles by Sarah Monzon so I gave this one a chance. The premise intrigued me enough to want to know Tai and Evangeline’s love story.
First off, this hit very close to home with me because my mom developed alopecia later in her life. I know the stigma of those who suffer from this autoimmune disease… the pity in people’s eyes, the whispers behind their back and what the loss of hair can do to a person’s self-esteem. It can be very debilitating and hinder an otherwise fulfilling life. I was curious to know how the author handled this…then to find out in the reader’s note, her own mom suffered from this disorder. So, I knew she wrote from personal knowledge and with grace and compassion.
Let’s talk about the characters. Tai is our local “bad boy”; you know the kind…tattoos, dark clothing and a supposed reputation for being a ladies’ man—the “love-em-and-leave-em” kind. He’s about to shatter Evangeline’s world and blow her preconceptions out of the water! As the story developed, he began to break down her wall of self-preservation and self-defense. What I admired the most, is when he helped her remember the truth of how God sees her and has always pursued her and never stopped loving her. I call that a true hero! One who can speak life and truth into a broken heart and restore the faith they have in our ever-faithful God.
Evangeline has been torn apart by her ex-fiancé when he left her after she lost her hair. She’s put up solid walls to protect her heart from further hurt. Determined to give other people their happily-ever-after, she turns to matchmaking with disastrous (and hilarious) results. Then along comes Tai who completely ignores those lines she’s drawn in the sand.
I’d say this was one book that really shatters stereotypes and looks to the heart and soul of a person. One where the love of God can shine in broken lives, down-trodden hearts and speak life to dispel those lies we think of ourselves sometimes. I loved the lessons and reminders the author included; they certainly helped me.
If you like humor, witty banter, an opposites attract trope, wonderful supporting characters, faith-filled fiction and are an avid book lover and devourer of happily-ever-after stories…I’d say this is one you must read!
*I received a complimentary copy through Bethany House via NetGalley and Interviews & Reviews. I was not obligated to leave a favorable review, all opinions expressed here are my own. *
BackCover Blurb:
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
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