The Matchmaker
By Elin Hilderbrand
- Release Date: 2014-06-10
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
In this moving story about losing and finding love again, a woman sets out to find the perfect matches for those closest to her.
Forty-eight-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Some call her ability mystical, while others, her husband, celebrated economist John Boxmiller Beech, and her daughter, Agnes, who is clearly engaged to the wrong man, call it meddlesome. But there's no arguing with her results: With 42 happy couples to her credit and all of them still together, Dabney has never been wrong about romance.
Never, that is, except in the case of herself and Clendenin Hughes, the green-eyed boy who took her heart with him long ago when he left the island to pursue his dream of becoming a journalist. Now, after spending twenty-seven years on the other side of the world, Clen is back on Nantucket, and Dabney has never felt so confused, or so alive.
But when tragedy threatens her own second chance, Dabney must face the choices she's made and share painful secrets with her family. Determined to make use of her gift before it's too late, she sets out to find perfect matches for those she loves most.
Reviews
Beautiful! It made me try.
5By Mixedchick132I really loved this book. I felt so attached to the characters and couldn’t wait to see how their lives turned out. What a beautiful, sad and hopeful book about love.Horrible
1By fam rmI usually love these books but this book is absolutely an offensive waste of time. It is the most disgustingly stereotypical white supremacy bunch of drivel. Every one in the book went to Ivy League schools and having affairs. It is really in poor taste.Couldn’t wait to finish it!
2By Nvalant416I had just read The Blue Bistro and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was hoping for the same with The Matchmaker. I was so disappointed. The book is slow and much too wordy. I have been to Nantucket and appreciate the descriptions of the island and the lifestyle, but the actual story is just dull. I’ll attempt another of Ms Hilenbrand’s books and hope it holds my interest as much as the Bistro.Was this a Danielle Steele Book?
1By I'm Done 9878987UGH - boring. The dialog, the repetition. The best thing about this whole story was having what’s-her-name (I forgot already, main character) die of cancer. How sad is that?! This is the third Elin Hilderbrand book I picked up thinking there must be something I am missing ... but nope, I’m done!SO SAD but so good
4By vikirI was 100% unprepared for how sad this book was, having not read any of the reviews before purchasing and being familiar only with other books by Elin that feature happy endings. So while I wouldn't characterize this as her standard beach read, unless you want to be crying behind your sunnies and into your margarita, I do think it's a good book that features characters I felt for and enjoyed getting to know.Waste of my money
1By Kittyusa2015And big waste of my timeThe Matchmaker
5By JmcjpAbsolutely wonderful story--so real I cried a couple of times!Thoroughly enjoyed!
5By joanrthGreat summer book especially with the Nantucket setting. Plot a bit far-fetched, but a good read.Lovely
5By KadeediI enjoyed this book,as much as do all of Elin's books. Sad but satisfying.The Matchmaker
1By No-answerTwo words: Depression Session While her books are beach candy with just enough current food and fashion trends inserted to feel a bit more upscale than the average beach book, this is a disappointment. Too much bummer for my summer with the abandoning Mother, life long anxieties, and the all time buzz kill.....cancer. I want my money back. And an ice cream cone.Not bad
3By dscroWas not one of my favorites but grew on me the more I read it.The Matchmaker
3By DKCMCI love to read, but this story just didn't hold my attention nor sound plausible enough to identify with. Found myself skimming to the end.The Matchmaker
5By Mimi's LoftElin Hildebrand just keeps getting better. I loved this book.. Loved the characters. When I read the descriptions I wasn't sure I even wanted to spend the money. But she didn't let me down! Great book !Great beach read
5By DrPebblesFred rubbed my arm so sweetly as I neared the finish line of The Matchmaker. Interesting characters, a bit of mystic magic, and love's perspectives from unexpected angles. Erin is a new author for me, and I'll enjoy more of her talent. She CAN tell a story. Enjoy it before you breathe your next.Moving, touching, excellent!
5By Ldspb7Must get to Nantucket. Beautiful, well-written, all about love and forgiveness. Another excellent book by Hilderbrand - she does not disappoint.The Matchmaker
4By KaththomAt first I was put off by the characters and their names, but the book grew on me and I ended up loving it and crying at the end. The only thing I don't like about Ms. Hilderbrand's books is that she injects her political beliefs, albeit in a subtle way, into every single book. It is not necessary to any of the stories, and she does it every time.Short but lovely
5By ms_cherrieWhat a lovely book. I don’t pay this much on a book but this is worth it.Love love it!
5By Julianak22CaliforniaLoved it! I've read all of Elin's books and I loved them all. The Matchmaker is my new favorite :)The matchmaker
5By Solitaire deluxeMy heart is FULL!!! Once again you have outdone yourself. A beautiful story about love and family.
