Sorry, this was. DNF FOR ME. thank you to netgalley for the arc. The writing was poor and the plot was too drawn out.

The story of Melinda and Adam.
She is a matchmaker, helping others find the happiness she had before she was widowed.
Adam wants her help, he is starting to date after being hurt by his ex.
Neither of them expects to fall for each other, but will their baggage keep them apart?

So, I got through this book in just under two days and only because the premise of the story was promising, and I was hoping it would get better the more I read.A badly injured and emotionally scarred marine returns to civilian life feeling less than worthy of love and closes himself off to it,even while going through the motions of looking for love.A matchmaking psychologist is the person he turns to for help and things developed from there.The standard tug of war between doing the right thing or giving in to your emotions ensue and we have a story.While this trope is not new, I've always enjoyed reading about the struggles and misunderstandings that dot the path to happy ever after. My one complaint with this book was that some of the dialogue was inane and appeared to be written by a high schooler, so much so that it kind of dragged , allowing my brain to wander off from the story.If you are looking for sparkling conversations and an evocative read , this is not it, but if a slow, relaxing read is your cup of tea, pick this one up.

He seems to know enough people at this wedding.

Ooh, who's Anita?

I guess a matchmaker needs a bit of psychology as well.

Quiet, isn't he.

He has manners, I like that.

She's easily pleased yet very impatient.

How else do you make iced tea?

Susan is crazy.

They are basically dating at this point. Pet rescue and food sharing seals it.

Whoa, really? That's so cool!

Holy mixed messages, woman.

Poor Diana.

My grandma put ketchup on spaghetti.

I'm so happy she didn't get all angsty on him.

Anita is a twat.

That guy was a butthead. Sorry, Mary.