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EJ Vega never stood a chance. Not that he wanted to, anyway, after meeting Tabitha Lyons. It doesn’t take long for him to figure out that his matchmaking older sister Angela, who just happens to be psychic, has somehow finagled a plot to throw him in frequent intimate contact with the beautiful fashion consultant. But he isn’t complaining about the match – the moment he lays eyes on her he realizes they are destined to be together. The trouble is going to be convincing the skittish Tabitha of that fact. Tabitha Lyons is used to being alone, even comfortable with it now. After growing up in foster homes and a disastrous relationship, her life is better that way. All she needs is her work – until she meets the sexy author EJ Vega, that is. A few minutes with him and she knows he is trouble, bound to shake up her orderly world and leave her changed forever. Until this month, I had not read any of Gracie C. McKeever’s work, but I quickly devoured both of her books I received for review this month. After reading the other book first, I immediately turned to The Matchmaker, Book 1: Beneath the Surface. As much as I loved the other story, I adored Beneath the Surface! I have to say, I wasn’t sure quite what to expect after reading the blurb for this one, but it just knocked my socks off. The paranormal element is ever present, and a key part of the plot, but it never feels like a paranormal story. It feels very realistic, with the familiarity of a story that is strictly contemporary, lending the psychic talents wielded by EJ and his sister more credibility. EJ Vega is the perfect love interest for the withdrawn Tabitha. Simultaneously steady and patient while also powerful and dynamic, he is just what the doctor ordered to draw her out of her self-imposed social exile and into a passionate romance. The large Vega clan promises several entertaining sequels in this series, and I know there is already one released, which I will be working to get in my hot little hands just as soon as possible!
Reviewed by Jennifer
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