Matching Marlowe

by Marissa R. Thomas

Perfect. That was the word used by many to describe Marlowe Reyes. Maybe she was. After all, how couldn't she be when she had a picture-perfect family, a loving boyfriend of five years that all the girls wished they had, and her dream job as an assistant to the most successful matchmaker in New York City?

New York's Most Eligible Bachelor. The most common phrase uttered when anyone talked about Levi Wright. There was no denying that he was; he was one of the most notorious and successful businessmen in the city who, at the age of thirty-two, had yet to settle down.

April 7, 2019.
The night that perfect girl lost everything. Trying to pick up the pieces, she agrees to the she lets her boss set her up even though she's still technically in a relationship.
The night the bachelor changed his outlook on life. Wanting to help not only his friend but himself as well, he does something he enlists in the help of New York's well-known matchmaker.

Two people who are brought together by circumstance are about to discover that the truth may just be worse than the lie.

Genres: Romance, New Adult

338 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2025

About the author

Marissa is a 27-year-old self-published author born and raised in the Midwest. She enjoys dabbling in many genres, from action to new adult, small town to sports romance. When she’s not writing, Marissa can usually be found curled up with her two pets, shopping with friends, or spending time with her family and significant other.

Reviews

[Allie Koval · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down. It put me through so many emotions. Marlowe and Levi are amazing together. The bond between Levi and Marlowe's daughter Claire was an amazing part of this book. Highly recommend

[Sarah Slaney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just not for me - couldn’t do the weird time skips

[kentishreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the honour of beta reading this book and I absolutely loved it!

It had a brilliant mixture of romance and some twists and turns a long the way.


I love a book that pulls at your heart strings and sucks you right in and this was the perfect read for that

[Hannah Soileau · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️
2.5 🌶️

This sunshine x sunshine novel will have you deeeep in your feelings…

Marlowe works for the best matchmaker in the city and when her world is flipped upside down, losing her family in more ways than one, her boss decides to play matchmaker for her. Levi is a billionaire who has been holding on to his memory of meeting Marlowe years ago.

I loved this book so much. Marlowe truly goes through the unthinkable while trying to stay strong for her daughter. You will feel all the feels from swooning over Levi to being sad for Marlowe to not believing the secrets that are revealed.

Thank you so much Marissa for this ARC of your beautiful novel!

[Gemmia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took me a day to finish that book. It’s really good and I am so obsessed with that book and I love it a lot and I really hope that she will write more books because I already am going to read her next book. I love when she wrote about Levi and Marlowe because they are so adorable. And I love how Claire being so adorable and so funny because every time when she rolls her eyes whatever what Marlowe said. It made me laughs. But honestly it’s really good. Keep it up! I’m proud of you!

[Zoe Leanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book, was such an easy read and kept me wanting to read more! I absolutely recommend this book!

[Teigan Gallacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!!!

I’m so glad to have arc read this book. Obsessed with Marlowe & Levi, the emotions in this book are something else and it had me constantly wanting to read more.

The relationship between Marlowe & Levi was perfect but then the relationship between Levi & Claire was EVEN BETTER. All of the characters, to be fair, I adored.

There aren’t enough words to tell just how much I loved this book and I will forever recommend it to anybody.

I was completely sucked in by the twists in this book and although I didn’t want it to end, was so pleased with how it finished.

Most definitely a 5 star read & so glad I was given the opportunity to arc read this ❤️

[Anina Hinds-Lange · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 🌟 0.5-1 🌶️
I was actually really disappointed by this book. The writing isn’t great, a lot of the scenes feel superfluous with unnecessary details about how she’s moving around and where she’s walking etc. The characters also don’t have a lot of depth and there’s so much unnecessary drama.
It tries to explore some heavier topics such as grief, abuse and addiction but really falls short exploring these with any depth. It takes 40% of the book to even get the two main character to interact in any meaningful way. The story is sweet but unfortunately this really wasn’t a hit for me.

[Jamie]

DNF @ 65%

This author is a really talented writer, but I don’t think her writing is for me personally. The mc’s didn’t meet, other than in the prologue, until 35% and then there was just too much telling rather than showing and important milestones happening off page. And the h was way too soft on her ex, and I’m not sure why

[emily :) · Rating 2 out of 5]

“wherever you go, i will follow”

[Lottie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a good time, liked the characters, liked the plot, liked the relationship

[farahnbm · Rating 3 out of 5]

just not a fan with the time skips and i really hoped this is a dual pov book .. but i guess not

[Chronicles_of_a_book_princess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

[Ella King · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just nope