The Matchmaker — Leslie Johnson

Zavia Yolanda Castillo comes from a long line of matchmakers, but using her gifts in the modern world can prove difficult, especially when she's challenged by David Dillard, the inscrutable man that she's never met. To prove her wrong, he presents her with someone he thinks will never be able to find love. Holden Elliot is the city's richest and most eligible bachelor. The playboy has caught the hearts of the city even with his love 'em and leave 'em attitude, but when it comes to choosing a wife, he has a very specific ideal. Polished. Sophisticated. Compartmentalized. Crystal Harriet is everything that he doesn't want. The free-spirited woman has found a successful niche in the motivational speech market as she helps other women open up and find their own happiness, but when it comes to love, she's the one who can't quite take that final step forward. Unfortunately for her, Holden has decided that she's the one, and he's determined to make her see it too. Zavia will have to pull out all the tricks in her book if she's going to help this couple find their happy ever after. Read The Matchmaker - Book One Now! A standalone novella.