SWEET-TALKING SILAS concludes the Matchmaking Mama's series from DJ Jamison. This pairs a jaded wedding planner with a zen best man of one of his clients. This series is just simply adorable and in this book we got to see so many familiar faces that I just loved!! I enjoy when characters from previous books make appearances and we got to see a variety of past characters!
From the blurb:
I plan happily-ever-afters, but I don't believe in them...
That doesn't stop the Matchmaking Mamas from trying to find me a dream man. When they corner me at a wedding I'm working, I'm too busy to fight their meddling ways. I agree to one match so they'll back off. One date and I'll put the matchmaking nonsense behind me for good.
Then I meet Bryson. As if he stepped out of a movie, he sweeps me off my feet. He's gorgeous, sweet, romantic--and so very sexy. Despite my reservations, I agree to a second date and start to wonder if maybe I could have more with the right guy.
Until he shows up to a wedding consult the next day.
With his bride.
I'm horrified to be taken in so easily. How could I have doubted, for even a second, that love wasn't for me? I was the guy who got jilted at the altar. I didn't get fairytale endings.
Only... now I'm getting texts and calls telling me that Bryson has a twin.
An identical twin.
But if Bryson's not the groom, is he really the amazing guy he seemed to be when we met? For better or worse, it seems I'm about to find out.
If I'm going to risk my heart again, this man has some serious sweet-talking to do.
Molly Otto's review:
What starts with a perfect date between Silas and Bryson goes awry the next day. Silas having been burned bad in the past doesn't trust what he is seeing and hearing until all facts are laid in front of him. Bryson regrets not telling Silas of his identical twin until its too late and all things crumble. Lucky for Bryson, his brother's bride is amazing and makes the two get the much needed time to really get to know one another. Enjoy they take the time to really get to know one another before taking the next big step. Bryson may have been hurt but he is so dang zen and willing to do what is needed to show Silas they are made for each other. Silas shows how amazing of a man he is in what he does for the weddings he plans to make it their best day possible. Mix in some great cameos from DJ's other series and you are in for a fun ride from start to finish. Overall a great way to conclude a fun series.
SNik's review:
Third in series (Matchmaking in Granville), but can be read as a standalone. Small town. Found family. Dual POV.
Silas has been burned in the past, so he only does casual hookups. Cornered into a matchmaking date, he has a swoony first date with Bryson and sparks fly. But even as Silas refuses to start a relationship, Bryson refuses to give up on their possible special connection.
Bryson and Silas have a very quick start to their mutual attraction and Bryson is sweet not pushy in his pursuit of Silas. I certainly sympathized with Silas and his reasons for avoiding love, and appreciated Bryson believing SIlas was the one for him. The secondary characters are fun and supportive and there are some very sweet moments from some of the couples that show Silas that love could be possible for him again. Plenty of steam and instances where having a twin provides some humor (and problems). A nice addition to this series.
Angel's review:
I know that when I read DJ Jamison's books I'm in for a good time, and that still holds true with this one! When I read Hounding Hank and first got 'introduced' to Silas, I wasn't sure if I was going to love his book just because he did seem a little jaded and a bit...harsh? But then when I started reading this book, his book, I began to understand why he is the way he is and why he doesn't go on dates or believes in love anymore. (I'm not going to spoil anything but my heart hurts for him </3)
He only does hookups no dates.. Until the matchmaking mamas won't leave him alone and he finally agrees to be matched. But only one date! Or so he thought.. When he meets Bryson, the newest resident to his town, he never expected to catch feelings for another man. After all, he was done with those... But how can anyone resist someone who takes them on picnics, buys them lunch, and gets them flowers?
This story was super cute! I really enjoyed how DJ wrote this book. Obviously this was more of a slow-burn due to Silas's past, it wouldn't have been true to his character if he just started dating without some sort of angst over it. So, that being said, I loved the slow-burn aspect, I really enjoyed seeing Bryson respect Silas's boundaries while also continuing to show up for him in little ways. He wasn't letting Silas give up on them before they even had a chance and I loved that.
As always with DJ's books, the side characters are just as important as the MC's are and I have always enjoyed that aspect. Especially with DJ's characters because they all have such bold personalities but each of them are so different from the other and I just love all their characters. Also, the banter and dialogue was fantastic, the pacing of the story was good too, and I adored the ending! It was my favorite part!!
If you want to see persistence and dedication pay off, you should give this a read. I think you might like it!!
Heather's review:
It's all in the name... sweet talking... with a few speed bumps and a few misunderstandings and a whole lot of found family! It's been fun heading back to Granville and watching these couples find each other despite the matchmaking mamas...
With a bit of a slow burn, lots of healing and great chemistry, you'll want to read this book in one sitting!
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