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Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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"BRB, booking a flight to Ireland... one of those stare at ceiling, giggle and kick your feet kind of romcoms!... Add to your tbr if you're looking for: THE SWOONING. THE TENSION. THE BUTTERFLIES." Goodreads reviewer ????? Katie Collins has barely ever left her tiny Irish village of Ennisbawn. Why would she? With its tightknit community, friendly local pub, surrounded by glistening lakes and perfectly mysterious forests, it's a place of peaceful beauty.Or it was peaceful. Until Callum Dempsey turned up. Part of a hot-shot (and, Katie has to admit, hot is annoyingly apt for him...) development team with zero eye for beauty or charm, he's not only building a hideous hotel just outside the village, he's also just announced a plan to knock down Ennisbawn's only remaining pub. To make way for a view from the golf course.It's the final blow to the village and the last straw for Katie, who refuses to let her home-from-home disappear. The pub is her life - her job, but also her last connection to her parents, who had met at Ennisbawn's once-famous matchmaking festival that was held in the grounds.But, after being laughed off the building site in her best flannel pyjamas for demanding the builders leave, Katie decides enough is enough and hatches a plan. She's going to revive the matchmaking festival, save the pub, and single-handedly bring the town back to life again.She might even help her two best friends find love as well. Since, heck, what's another project when you're taking on the world's hottest, evilest man?But what Ireland's newest matchmaker doesn't know is that even when someone's really not your type on paper, love might be a little bit more than just a formula...A gorgeously escapist and utterly hilarious small town romcom perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Christina Lauren.Readers love Catherine Walsh: "Can I rate this more than 5 stars?... The build-up was *chef's kiss*. There was no way I could put this book down." Goodreads reviewer ?????"SOUND THE ALARM!!! IT'S A BANGER ALERT!!!... THE CUTEST AND FUNNIEST ROMCOM I'VE EVER READ!!!... The chemistry? Even Marie Curie couldn't handle it!!!" NetGalley reviewer ?????"OH MY GOODNESS!... I looooooved this so much!... Their chemistry!... Sizzling... I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE... PERFECTION!" Goodreads reviewer ????? "BRB, booking a flight to Ireland... one of those stare at ceiling, giggle and kick your feet kind of romcoms!... Add to your tbr if you're looking for: THE SWOONING. THE TENSION. THE BUTTERFLIES." Goodreads reviewer ????? "OMG I ADOOOOOORED THIS BOOK... My heart melted'" Goodreads reviewer ?????"The ABSOLUTE cutest... One of the most adorable new books... the perfect romantic comedy... made me happy, from start to finish!" Goodreads reviewer ?????
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TheSpineView
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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Mehso-so

Read this book for #LittensLoveRomance hosted by @StayCurious

This one is somewhere between a so-so and soft pick for me. Mainly because I didn't connect with the characters. 2.5 - 3.0 🌟

#LitsyLoveReads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TieDyeDude @Read4life
#Read2025 @DieAReader

DieAReader 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 4d
LiseWorks I agree, I actually was kind of bored. 3d
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Read4life
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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I enjoyed reading this with the #LittensLoveRomance group. I liked the setting & the characters. I would have liked a more in depth look at Callum but overall it was a fun, relaxing read.

StayCurious Agree completely 4d
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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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The last couple of chapters tied things up nicely - with proclamations of love and loose ends tied up. Overall I enjoyed this Irish romance - the characters were fun and it was light and fluffy. I would have enjoyed getting into Callum‘s head a bit more. He was a great character but I wanted a bit more from him. But it was romantic with some sweet moments and I enjoyed it.

Kshakal It was definitely cute and fluffy… I enjoyed it too! 4d
JenlovesJT47 I liked it! 💚☘️🇮🇪 4d
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OriginalCyn620 Agreed! Cute and light, but I wish there were more Callum. ☘️ 4d
TheSpineView I struggled with this one. I just couldn't connect with the characters. 4d
julesG @TheSpineView Same. I wanted something more (can't grasp what) from the characters. 4d
julesG It's still a pick, but a low pick. 4d
CarolynM @julesG @TheSpineView I didn‘t mind the characters individually, but the romance didn‘t really work for me. I quite enjoyed it as a story, though🙂 (edited) 2d
julieclair Since I haven‘t even started yet, I obviously have some catching up to do! 😂🤪 1d
StayCurious @julieclair haha life gets in the way so hard! 23h
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JenlovesJT47
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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Read this fun Irish romance for #LittensLoveRomance and #foodandlit this month. While this is nothing earth-shattering, it‘s cute and cozy and perfect for when you‘re in the mood for a bit of escapism. 3.5⭐️

#Ireland
#romance

Catsandbooks 👍🏼🇮🇪 4d
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LiseWorks
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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Mehso-so

I read this with #LittensLoveRomance, buddy read. It was a typical boy who meets girls who fall in love romance. Nothing spectacular than it was set in Ireland. #FoodandLit #Read2025 One bingo spot. #ISpyBingoMar Thanks to @StayCurious for all the memes as it motivated me to keep reading this book, lol. @Texreader @Catsandbooks @DieAReader @TheAromaofBooks

DieAReader #Mect 👋🏻 4d
Catsandbooks 👍🏼🇮🇪 4d
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4d
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OriginalCyn620
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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This was really cute, and I liked both MCs, but I never got fully invested in their romance. I loved the Irish setting and would so hang out at Kelly‘s Pub!

#LittensLoveRomance
#bookspinbingo - free space

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4d
StayCurious I feel like we didn‘t get enough of Callum to really *know* him 4d
OriginalCyn620 @StayCurious Yes, exactly! And the romance felt rushed or something too, maybe. 4d
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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Ch.28-30: well, something was bound to happen to interrupt Katie‘s happy glow. Poor thing and her poor Gran. And of all the rescuers I wasn‘t expecting Jack to help. Maybe he‘s not all bad. But him saying Callum will definitely take his job back means he‘s still not listening to his brother. He doesn‘t realize Callum was unhappy. But will Callum agree to stay with Katie in Ennisbawn? Or will she grow wings and explore herself?

OriginalCyn620 That was really decent of Jack to take over and drive when he realized Katie had an issue with it. And then he stayed at the hospital! That‘s what really surprised me. He must not be all bad, but maybe he just hears what he wants to hear when it comes to his brother. 5d
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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Ch. 25-27: I feel as though the big boss of Glenmill is a jerk - so is Jack, but the big boss more so. Jack should quit and start his own company. Maybe then he won‘t be so tense and mean. But even though they publicly announced saving the pub, things don‘t seem properly over. I think there‘s more drama to come.

JenlovesJT47 Definitely more drama to come! 6d
LiseWorks Oh yeah more drama 6d
TheSpineView So much more drama!🤪 6d
OriginalCyn620 Yes, that seemed a little sus to me too. I think there‘s definitely something else going on with the big boss! 6d
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TheSpineView
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#WhereAreYouMonday @Cupcake12

Currently in Ireland. 💚🍀 🇮🇪

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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Ch.19-24: Sorry for the missed post - I was hosting a friend‘s baby shower which left no time to read. Firstly, Katie is not the best matchmaker. How could she not see that Adam and Gemma are perfect for each other? Second, how could she say she was looking for her match with Callum right in the room? Third, I think Glenmill is still going to bulldoze the place. They‘ll just wait for heat from the festival to die down. ⬇️

StayCurious I think Katie will have to move elsewhere and be brave and maybe experience something new. Which may be great for her. (edited) 1w
OriginalCyn620 I hope Gemma gives Adam a chance! I hope she sees that they‘re perfect for each other. And I‘m interested to see what happens with all the construction…I don‘t want everything to be demolished, but I fear it might be too. 1w
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TheSpineView Katie is definitely not a matchmaker. I think she needs to work a bit on her social skills. Maybe be more emphatic. 1w
TheSpineView @OriginalCyn620 I totally agree that Adam deserves a second chance. 1w
julesG Gemma and Adam was so obvious. I can't believe the two didn't realise it sooner. 1w
willaful I wonder if anyone has ever written a matchmaker story in which the matchmakers was actually good at it? 😂 1w
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Kshakal
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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Pickpick

Super cute love story with great characters… I would totally hang out at Kelly‘s pub!

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TheSpineView
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#WeekendReads @rachelsbrittain

Currently reading:

📘 The Matchmaker
📘 Eyes On Me

It is a book and beverage day! 💜☕️📘

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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Whew - things have gotten intense. A great few chapters. Katie was met with new challenges that would make anyone day drink and she essentially quit. Her struggles were put online and went viral - but it got her festival and the town the attention they were looking for. The biggest development is with Callum. ⬇️

StayCurious That was a nice grand gesture even if the barn was already too far gone. I‘m interested to see if he‘ll be able to repair his relationship with his brother. 1w
julesG I wanted more grovelling. This was too easy. 1w
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OriginalCyn620 I can‘t believe Callum quit his job! Seems extreme, even though he and Jack don‘t see eye to eye. 1w
LiseWorks And here the whole time, I'm thinking, he's gross and dirty and stinky, and they kiss.🙃 1w
StayCurious @LiseWorks hahah you have to look apart from that to get to the romance of the moment 1w
CarolynM There's lots I'm liking about this book, but I'm not fully on board with the relationship yet and I agree with @OriginalCyn620 Callum quitting his job seems a bit extreme. 1w
Read4life I‘m not fully caught up, but I want more of Callum‘s backstory. I feel like his quitting wasn‘t really out of the blue and that there‘s something he‘s been wanting to pursue. 1w
maich @LiseWorks I agree. They are always dirty (sometimes no shower for a weeks) but they still kiss (or sometimes something more). 🙈😂 6d
maich I don't think Callum got on with his brother. I understand he wanted to leave his job before, but he's decided now. I think is more chick lit than romance story with all these drama in the background. But I like it and it's funny. 6d
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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Ch.13-15: Well, Katie has found out Callum‘s true identity - and ouch. And just when things were getting interesting. Well at least now she‘ll have even more to prove to both Jack and Callum. And herself. Poor thing. How is Callum going to change her mind about him? Do you think he‘ll go to her Gran and plead his case?

julesG I feared something like that. He could go to Gram. Maybe he helps convincing some sponsors behind the scenes. Whatever he does, it has to be a very grand gesture. 1w
OriginalCyn620 @julesG Absolutely it will have to be a grand gesture! But Callum should have told her himself, and definitely before they kissed. 1w
LiseWorks It's interesting that even the workers don't know about them being brothers. Why is that? I think he might have to calm his brother down a bit. He seemed to be in a huff when he walked in. 1w
maich @LiseWorks I agree with you. It is interesting that even the workers do not know that they are brothers. I don't think Callum always agrees with Jack. And Csllum is a lot nicer than Jack is. 6d
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TheSpineView
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

"I wake at precisely three minutes past seven to the sound of the world exploding."

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Read4life This was mine, too! 1w
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Read4life
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Ch.10-12: I can see how much Katie needs to do to get the festival off the ground, but she is going to burn herself out. Especially with working and keeping care of her Gran. A flirtation with Callum could be just what she needs to relax. Or is that too risky? Is he the enemy? Or is he just enemy-adjacent? She clearly is worried about being seen with him if she hides him from Nush.

TheSpineView I was thinking the same thing, Katie has way too much on her plate. 2w
OriginalCyn620 I think Callum is definitely just enemy-adjacent! I hope so. Katie definitely has a lot on her plate and I hope things pick up and others will pitch in more. And a little flirtation never killed anyone-she should go for it! 2w
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Graciouswarriorprincess I forgot about reading it. 😥. @StayCurious 2w
julesG I hope Callum is just doing his job but not actually agreeing with Jack. Otherwise this won't work out. Guess Katie is hiding Callum because Nush tends to shoot first and might not ask questions later. 😉 Also agree Katie has far too much on her plate, she needs more help. 1w
julesG I must also say, just 3 chapters a day is killing me. I am having a hard time not binging this book. 1w
maich Callum does not see Katie as an enemy. He's only doing his job. They need something fun. Both working to much and they need a little passion. She's thinking about it and he held her....There's definitely something going on here. 1w
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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Ch.7-9: this is a much more difficult undertaking than Katie imagined - especially with no money and no real support from…anyone. Here‘s hoping she can keep her enthusiasm and positivity. Although even I‘m thinking she‘s in way over her head. But if there‘s one place in the world to find luck - it‘s Ireland. Right?

JenlovesJT47 😅😅😅 Leo, I feel seen! 2w
OriginalCyn620 I hope she keeps her spirits up too! I loved the scene where Katie and her friends and the matchmaking questionnaire. 😂 2w
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Read4life The questionnaire scene was great! 2w
julesG My first thought about the money for the festival was "clean the well, there must be a few rare coins in there" - I know, not how it works. Yet, Rome cleans it's fountains of coins regularly and they make a pretty penny. ? 2w
maich @OriginalCyn620 these questionnaire was fascinating and funny. It's not a big deal she'll do it😁 I love the drive scene when she thought he'll kiss her. 1w
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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Ch.4-6: well, we have the corporate villain, that‘s for sure. Ready to plunder and destroy a town and its history. And the pub where Katie holds so many memories. Can she really stand up against them to save the pub and put on this long lost festival? It‘s an uphill battle for sure. Looks like she‘s on one line of the battle ground and Callum is on the other. Even if he doesn‘t seem entirely thrilled with his boss‘ actions.

julesG Perfect meme!!! 😂😂😂 - ha, was right about Adam, on both counts. 😉 2w
LiseWorks Oh how I like this meme! 2w
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OriginalCyn620 The meme is on point! 🤣🤣🤣 2w
OriginalCyn620 I don‘t know if Katie can pull this off, but I think it‘ll be a fun ride! Can‘t wait to see what happens. 2w
maich It was a busy week and I stay behind with reading. Will try to catch up with you guys. Great meme! I like it. This book remind me of Halmark movies. The guy who wants to destroy the town (or something) and the girl who wants to save the town. In movies they end togerher. I won't be surprise if that happen. 1w
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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance Happy St.Patrick‘s day! Let‘s get our Irish on! Ch.1-3: a funny if embarrassing meet cute between Callum and Katie. It was nice of him to seek her out afterwards. He could have just chalked her up to a crazy lady - and who could have blamed him?! So far he seems like a good guy. But things are bound to get more complicated. As they always do. So far I like the Irish setting and some of the side characters seem colourful.

maich It's interesting and a little funny how they meet. In Europe, we are not used to going out in pyjamas. We get all dressed up even if we just take the rubbish out.😆😆 I'm not 100% into the story yet, but I think it's developing well. I find the characters interesting and they add variety to the story. 2w
LiseWorks Oh dear I totally forgot 😅 2w
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StayCurious @LiseWorks haha that‘s funny since it was your idea 2w
OriginalCyn620 I loved their meet cute! It was so cool of Callum to fix the noise problem for Katie and to find her and tell her personally. I want to know why Adam was so rude to Callum. Of course, I have a theory 🤔 2w
JenlovesJT47 Can you add me to the tag list please? 🤗 This book is cute so far, also works for #foodandlit this month! 🍀🇮🇪💚 2w
julesG @maich What? You get dressed up for taking the bins out? Not happening in my part of Europe 😉 - you should see my neighbours some days 🙈. I've taken the rubbish out in pyjamas or in a bathrobe. I even went to the corner shop in my PJs and a hoodie to get ingredients for breakfast (when I lived in London). Granted, no rubber duckies on any of my PJ bottoms. 2w
julesG @OriginalCyn620 I have two ideas about why Adam was rude. But one is more solid than the other. 2w
maich @julesG Not exactly, but yes, we never go out in our pyjamas. We always go dressed up. We have space in our wardrobes for home and non-home clothes. That's what our ancestors taught us and that's what we pass on. All over the Balkans and then higher up too. In the North you probably have different customs.😆😆 2w
maich @julesG it's also a parody on tiktok about it. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNddSVMKe/ 2w
julesG @maich I come from a rural area in East Germany. I was, of course, brought up with dress well and never leave the house in "house clothes", including the awful long apron-coat things that women wore at home to protect their good clothing from stains. But I've embraced the "sloth look" since and don't police my children. (their father does though, they have to stay in the car and can't come shopping when they wear joggers, for example). 2w
CarolynM I like the set up so far. I‘m keen to see where the story will go. 2w
StayCurious @julesG @maich here in Canada we‘re pretty laidback but I wish we made more of an effort! I work in a doctor‘s office and it used to be an important visit and you dressed for the occasion - not anymore haha! 2w
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Kshakal
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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Starting this today!! #littensloveromance @StayCurious

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LitsyEvents
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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From @Staycurious
#LittensLoveRomance It was a very tight vote this month but we have our March selection. This book is available on Kindle Unlimited for those who have access to that. I could not find it in my library but I hope you guys have better luck. We'll start reading on March 17☘️🍀. Please let her know if you want to join in and be tagged in my daily posts.

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StayCurious
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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#LittensLoveRomance It was a very tight vote this month but we have our March selection. This book is available on Kindle Unlimited for those who have access to that. I could not find it in my library but I hope you guys have better luck. We‘ll start reading on March 17 ☘️. Please let me know if you want to join in and be tagged in my daily posts.

OriginalCyn620 Sounds really cute! I just got my copy on Audible, so I‘m in! ☘️ 4w
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CrowCAH Sounds like a fun read! And I think it would work into my reading for this month, but unfortunately both hoopla and Libby don‘t have a copy, nor does my physical library cooperative have any copies to loan! 4w
julesG Thanks!! It might be on #MountTBR. I'm definitely in. 4w
maich Sound interesting and fun. It is on sale for Kindle so I bought it. 4w
peanutnine I like this author! I'm in ☺️ 4w
TheSpineView This is available on Kindle Unlimited! Wahoo 4w
vonnie862 I'll sit this one out. 4w
Bookbuyingaddict Me too I‘m in thank you 🙏 x x 3w
TheAromaofBooks Things are a little crazy right now, so even though this one sounds fun I think I am going to have to skip March!! 3w
BethM I‘m out on this one, I can‘t find it at the library or Everand. 3w
Kshakal I am in! 🤓 3w
LiseWorks In 😍 3w
Read4life I‘m in 3w
willaful I think I'll sit out, just have so much else I'm wrapped up in! 3w
julieclair I‘m in! Thanks for the heads up about KU. 😃 3w
CarolynM I‘m in, thanks 😊 2w
Graciouswarriorprincess @StayCurious I forgot about it but please include me for April. 😂 2w
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SheReadsAndWrites
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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This was super cute. Loved the main characters. 💛

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maddie0518
Matchmaker | Catherine Walsh
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6/10