Title: A Matchless Man (Lexington Lovers #2)
Author: Ariel Tachna
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: 29th sept, 2016
Genre(s): Romance, Dreamspun Desire Series
Page Count: 174
Reviewed by: PIU
Heat Level: 1 flames out of 5
Rating: 2 stars out of 5
Blurb:
None of the matches caught his eye as much as the matchmaker himself.
Growing up poorer than poor didn’t leave Navashen Bhattathiri many options for life outside of school. All of his concentration was on keeping his scholarships. Sixteen years later, he’s fulfilled his dream and become a doctor. Now he’s returning home to Lexington and is ready to prove himself to the world. In doing so, he reconnects with Brent Carpenter—high school classmate, real estate agent, all-around great guy… and closet matchmaker.
Brent makes it his mission to help Navashen develop a social life and meet available, interesting men. Unfortunately Navashen’s schedule is unpredictable, and few of those available, interesting men value his dedication like Brent does. Brent’s unfailing friendship and support convince Navashen he’s the one, but can he capture Brent’s heart when the matchmaker is focused on finding Navashen another man?
“A Matchless Man” by Ariel Tachna is a part of a series but it can be read as a standalone.
This story cannot be categorized as a romance. The MCs are friends for almost 85% of the story. They get together pretty late but the angst and “falling-out” part takes out of the “together” part in a big way.
Navashen is a doctor who is relocating near his family to take care of his brother and putting down his roots. He never had the time to actually pursue a relationship before. His career comes first and there is a very small amount of people who are ready to accept his demanding career. Navashen enlists the help of his high school rival, Brent Carpenter to help him find a home. Brent is fun and outgoing and always makes friends wherever he goes. Brent is determined to bring Navashen out of his shell and make him enjoy life. He hooks Navashen up with his friends but none of them pans out. After few failed attempts of dating, Navashen realizes that he is more comfortable with Brent than he could be with any other guy. With Brent’s total understanding and acceptance of his job and love and care for Navashen’s mentally young and immature brother, Akshat, he is the perfect guy for Navashen. They just have to admit to each other that they want to be more than friends.
I did not have any problem with the MCs. They were a real contrast in character and behavior but they meshed well together. I just didn’t find any spark or romance between them. The entire “Love” part was very clinical. The entire story is from Navashen’s POV and his feelings towards Brent were born more out of convenience than passion. Navashen was too bland a character. There was no excitement as such for a new budding romance.
Brent’s POV would have added a little more depth to his character. His feelings towards Navashen were quite “out of the blue”. A few chapters in his POV would have given a better understanding of his feelings for Navashen. The angst part at the end was awkward and not necessary.
The only thing that I really enjoyed in this story was the character of Akshat. He is a total sweetheart and the sweetest matchmaker. Akshat’s relationship with his brother was very endearing. Navashen’s efforts in taking care of Akshat and also encouraging him to become independent and make friends were beautiful and inspiring.
I did not enjoy this book. I would not recommend it.
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