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Matchify #1
No Match Found
She built the perfect algorithm for love, but it didn’t predict him.
Vivian West has spent her adult life proving that love isn’t luck—it’s data. As the CEO of Matchify, the world’s most advanced matchmaking app, she’s built an empire on the science of compatibility. Love isn’t about fate; it’s about probability.
Grant Wilder doesn’t believe in perfect matches. The investigative journalist has spent his career exposing scams, and Matchify is next on his list. People want to believe love can be calculated, but he knows better. His instincts have never failed him—except, maybe, when it comes to Vivian.
She trusts the numbers. He trusts his gut. And the more they clash, the more undeniable their chemistry becomes. But according to Matchify’s algorithm, they’re completely incompatible. And numbers don’t lie… right?
No Match Found is a closed-door romantic comedy full of wit, office antics, and toe-curling romance.
Vivian West has spent her adult life proving that love isn’t luck—it’s data. As the CEO of Matchify, the world’s most advanced matchmaking app, she’s built an empire on the science of compatibility. Love isn’t about fate; it’s about probability.
Grant Wilder doesn’t believe in perfect matches. The investigative journalist has spent his career exposing scams, and Matchify is next on his list. People want to believe love can be calculated, but he knows better. His instincts have never failed him—except, maybe, when it comes to Vivian.
She trusts the numbers. He trusts his gut. And the more they clash, the more undeniable their chemistry becomes. But according to Matchify’s algorithm, they’re completely incompatible. And numbers don’t lie… right?
No Match Found is a closed-door romantic comedy full of wit, office antics, and toe-curling romance.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2026
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May 14, 2026
“Compatibility is about more than an algorithm. It can mean two very similar things working together, but it can also be like harmony in music—two different things that come together and make something more interesting. Something richer and deeper. That’s what you and I have.”
on repeat 𝄞 ࿐♬ 𓍢ִ🎧ྀི ᯓ ♪ˎˊ˗
“ɢʟᴜᴇ sᴏɴɢ” x ʙᴇᴀʙᴀᴅᴏᴏʙᴇᴇ
1:03 ─────♥────── 2:15
This book felt like watching someone slowly loosen their grip on survival mode and realize they’re allowed to actually live, and UGHHHH that got me. 😭
I knew almost immediately that I was going to love Grant and Vivian together because their banter had this constant push-and-pull energy where neither of them was trying too hard, but every conversation still somehow felt charged. You could feel the tension sitting underneath every interaction without the book needing to scream "LOOK THEY LIKE EACH OTHER". It was quieter than that. Softer. And honestly, way more effective because of it.
And Vivian. :( I adored her. Seeing a woman who built herself from the ground up, runs a company, operates with logic and structure and precision, but still secretly carries around this belief that maybe she just isn’t “made” for love? Ouch. 😭 That hit harder than I expected. There was something so sad about how disconnected she felt from her own emotional needs, like she’d convinced herself competency and vulnerability couldn’t exist in the same person. 🥺🥺
Then Grant comes in and completely wrecks that idea without ever trying to overpower her personality. He never makes her feel like she needs to become softer or smaller or less ambitious to deserve love. He just… meets her where she is and patiently shows her there’s still room for joy and messiness and spontaneity inside a life that’s been built around control.
And the thing is, he’s SO respectful about it. Like, painfully respectful. 😭 There’s this underlying honesty to him the entire book that made every emotional moment hit harder because you trusted him completely. He doesn’t manipulate. He doesn’t push. He doesn’t force revelations out of her. He just stays steady.
And when she starts opening up about how people perceive her, and how they mistake composure for emptiness, the book gives us this moment from Grant that genuinely stopped me in my tracks because it perfectly captures how deeply he understands her without reducing her to stereotypes.
THAT is the moment where I completely folded for him. Because he isn’t trying to flatter her there. He’s recognizing her. He sees that she feels things deeply; she’s just learned not to perform those emotions for people who were never paying attention in the first place. And I loved that the book didn’t make her transformation about becoming a completely different person. Grant never asks her to stop being ambitious or logical or controlled. He just shows her that vulnerability can exist alongside those things.
You can literally feel Vivian starting to crave his presence in ways that scare her because he becomes one of the only places where she doesn’t have to hold herself together so tightly all the time. And when the emotional intimacy finally starts settling into something undeniable...
THAT yearning. The vulnerability of realizing someone has become the place your body and mind want to return to. 🥹🥹🫶🏼
It’s not even just romantic longing at that point. It’s relief. It’s the realization that someone has become a place of comfort and safety for her, and suddenly she wants more than just control and routine and predictability. She wants him. The emotional vulnerability packed into that one moment made my chest hurt a little.
And the thing about Grant is that he never approaches her feelings carelessly. He understands how much of her self-worth has been shaped by other people misunderstanding her, dismissing her, or making her feel difficult to love. So when those insecurities creep in again, he doesn’t give her empty platitudes. He gives her honesty in the exact way she needs it.
I loved this because it perfectly reflects one of my favorite things about Grant: he sees her. Not the polished version. Not the impressive CEO version. Just her. And every time she doubts herself, he responds with honesty instead of empty reassurance. It made every emotional moment feel grounded and sincere.
And by the end? 🥹🥹🥹🥹the book captures that terrifying shift where someone stops just being part of your life and suddenly becomes woven into the way you think entirely.
It captures that overwhelming transition so perfectly. The before and after of loving someone. The realization that technically you survived without them once, but emotionally, that version of your life already feels distant now that you know what it feels like to be seen this fully.
My fav part is that the book continues returning to this idea that truth matters. That real connection cannot exist without emotional honesty, even when honesty is uncomfortable or vulnerable or terrifying. Grant never hides behind games or mixed signals. Even when he’s quieter about his feelings, there’s always this steadiness to him that makes every confession feel incredibly genuine when it finally comes out.
And PLEASEEEE, the text message from him near the end nearly took me out because it was so simple and honest and exactly what she needed to hear. 😭😭 Grant constantly understands that taking care of someone emotionally sometimes means telling them the truth they’re too afraid to believe about themselves. And the fact that he wanted to be someone she could lean on after she spent so long carrying everything alone? I’m emotionally not okay 😭
This whole book just felt warm and thoughtful and quietly romantic in a way that sneaks up on you instead of overwhelming you all at once. It’s not trying to be loud about love. It’s showing how love can slowly rewire the way someone sees themselves. And honestly, that made it hit even harder for me. An easy five stars for me
things to know about the book ↓
💜 opposites attract
💜 workplace romance
💜 banter
💜 single POV (hers)
💜 closed-door romance
💜 slowburn tension
💜 quiet yearning
spice rating: 🌶️
swearing: no
Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⸻⸻⸻
・❥・⁀➷ 💜💋 pre-read
I've been craving some closed door romance 😌 this one sounds so cute i can't wait!!
on repeat 𝄞 ࿐♬ 𓍢ִ🎧ྀི ᯓ ♪ˎˊ˗
“ɢʟᴜᴇ sᴏɴɢ” x ʙᴇᴀʙᴀᴅᴏᴏʙᴇᴇ
1:03 ─────♥────── 2:15
This book felt like watching someone slowly loosen their grip on survival mode and realize they’re allowed to actually live, and UGHHHH that got me. 😭
I knew almost immediately that I was going to love Grant and Vivian together because their banter had this constant push-and-pull energy where neither of them was trying too hard, but every conversation still somehow felt charged. You could feel the tension sitting underneath every interaction without the book needing to scream "LOOK THEY LIKE EACH OTHER". It was quieter than that. Softer. And honestly, way more effective because of it.
And Vivian. :( I adored her. Seeing a woman who built herself from the ground up, runs a company, operates with logic and structure and precision, but still secretly carries around this belief that maybe she just isn’t “made” for love? Ouch. 😭 That hit harder than I expected. There was something so sad about how disconnected she felt from her own emotional needs, like she’d convinced herself competency and vulnerability couldn’t exist in the same person. 🥺🥺
Then Grant comes in and completely wrecks that idea without ever trying to overpower her personality. He never makes her feel like she needs to become softer or smaller or less ambitious to deserve love. He just… meets her where she is and patiently shows her there’s still room for joy and messiness and spontaneity inside a life that’s been built around control.
And the thing is, he’s SO respectful about it. Like, painfully respectful. 😭 There’s this underlying honesty to him the entire book that made every emotional moment hit harder because you trusted him completely. He doesn’t manipulate. He doesn’t push. He doesn’t force revelations out of her. He just stays steady.
And when she starts opening up about how people perceive her, and how they mistake composure for emptiness, the book gives us this moment from Grant that genuinely stopped me in my tracks because it perfectly captures how deeply he understands her without reducing her to stereotypes.
“Still waters run deep. Only people who insist on playing in the shallows don’t know that.”
THAT is the moment where I completely folded for him. Because he isn’t trying to flatter her there. He’s recognizing her. He sees that she feels things deeply; she’s just learned not to perform those emotions for people who were never paying attention in the first place. And I loved that the book didn’t make her transformation about becoming a completely different person. Grant never asks her to stop being ambitious or logical or controlled. He just shows her that vulnerability can exist alongside those things.
You can literally feel Vivian starting to crave his presence in ways that scare her because he becomes one of the only places where she doesn’t have to hold herself together so tightly all the time. And when the emotional intimacy finally starts settling into something undeniable...
“I wanted everything, every question and answer he had. I’d tell him anything he wanted if he’d just hold me again.”
THAT yearning. The vulnerability of realizing someone has become the place your body and mind want to return to. 🥹🥹🫶🏼
It’s not even just romantic longing at that point. It’s relief. It’s the realization that someone has become a place of comfort and safety for her, and suddenly she wants more than just control and routine and predictability. She wants him. The emotional vulnerability packed into that one moment made my chest hurt a little.
And the thing about Grant is that he never approaches her feelings carelessly. He understands how much of her self-worth has been shaped by other people misunderstanding her, dismissing her, or making her feel difficult to love. So when those insecurities creep in again, he doesn’t give her empty platitudes. He gives her honesty in the exact way she needs it.
“Don’t let a man who didn’t have the capacity to appreciate one of the best things about you pull you down even a second longer.”
I loved this because it perfectly reflects one of my favorite things about Grant: he sees her. Not the polished version. Not the impressive CEO version. Just her. And every time she doubts herself, he responds with honesty instead of empty reassurance. It made every emotional moment feel grounded and sincere.
And by the end? 🥹🥹🥹🥹the book captures that terrifying shift where someone stops just being part of your life and suddenly becomes woven into the way you think entirely.
“I’d lived life—the vast majority of it—without Grant Wilder. But that had been before I’d known he existed.
Now, his existence was all I could think about.”
It captures that overwhelming transition so perfectly. The before and after of loving someone. The realization that technically you survived without them once, but emotionally, that version of your life already feels distant now that you know what it feels like to be seen this fully.
My fav part is that the book continues returning to this idea that truth matters. That real connection cannot exist without emotional honesty, even when honesty is uncomfortable or vulnerable or terrifying. Grant never hides behind games or mixed signals. Even when he’s quieter about his feelings, there’s always this steadiness to him that makes every confession feel incredibly genuine when it finally comes out.
And PLEASEEEE, the text message from him near the end nearly took me out because it was so simple and honest and exactly what she needed to hear. 😭😭 Grant constantly understands that taking care of someone emotionally sometimes means telling them the truth they’re too afraid to believe about themselves. And the fact that he wanted to be someone she could lean on after she spent so long carrying everything alone? I’m emotionally not okay 😭
This whole book just felt warm and thoughtful and quietly romantic in a way that sneaks up on you instead of overwhelming you all at once. It’s not trying to be loud about love. It’s showing how love can slowly rewire the way someone sees themselves. And honestly, that made it hit even harder for me. An easy five stars for me
things to know about the book ↓
💜 opposites attract
💜 workplace romance
💜 banter
💜 single POV (hers)
💜 closed-door romance
💜 slowburn tension
💜 quiet yearning
spice rating: 🌶️
swearing: no
Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⸻⸻⸻
・❥・⁀➷ 💜💋 pre-read
I've been craving some closed door romance 😌 this one sounds so cute i can't wait!!
May 11, 2026
🎉Happy Release Day!🎉
I really love this author’s writing, and I had fun reading this book, but I was hoping for more feels.
Vivian is the CEO of a revolutionary dating app, while Grant is a journalist known for exposing scams. And he’s now investigating Matchify…
I initially loved the dynamic between Vivian and Grant. The way he practically dared her to set up a profile and start dating was very entertaining. There was a lot of potential there. They had chemistry, and I kept reading, waiting for it to go up in flames, but except for a few sparks here and there, no fire was detected. I needed more accidental touches, covert glances, and hitched breaths 😭
I liked how they both approached the unfortunate low score on the dating app. I loved that Grant didn’t care one bit about it, and how Vivian eventually managed to make sense of it all too.
Overall, a nice story, and I’ll keep reading everything this author writes.😌
Thanks to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the arc, all opinions are my own.
I really love this author’s writing, and I had fun reading this book, but I was hoping for more feels.
Vivian is the CEO of a revolutionary dating app, while Grant is a journalist known for exposing scams. And he’s now investigating Matchify…
I initially loved the dynamic between Vivian and Grant. The way he practically dared her to set up a profile and start dating was very entertaining. There was a lot of potential there. They had chemistry, and I kept reading, waiting for it to go up in flames, but except for a few sparks here and there, no fire was detected. I needed more accidental touches, covert glances, and hitched breaths 😭
I liked how they both approached the unfortunate low score on the dating app. I loved that Grant didn’t care one bit about it, and how Vivian eventually managed to make sense of it all too.
Overall, a nice story, and I’ll keep reading everything this author writes.😌
Thanks to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the arc, all opinions are my own.
July 24, 2026
1.5 stars bc I liked the love interest.
Plot- An uptight, emotionally dishonest female CEO, who puts her trust in data instead of her own feelings, makes fear-based decisions in regard to an incredible man who lands in her lap.
(Figuratively speaking. If he really did land on her lap she would shove him off unceremoniously with an air of outrage and disdain while secretly reveling in the experience. He in turn would smile charmingly and give her a knowing look as he picked himself up off the floor. Because of course nothing she does discourages him; he can read her true thoughts and feelings straight out of her brain even though she lives to hide them.)
Characters-
The FMC was not fun to read about. She pushed him away with almost every interaction. She was cagey and closed off and petty. If she had the impulse to smile, she would usually smother it. She lied about her feelings CONSTANTLY. To herself, to other people, you name it.
And she was kinda bratty too, which is unforgivable when you take into account all her other negative qualities.
Example:
She says something like “I would need to review the article before publication.”
He says: “What do you mean by review?”
She responds, “Do you know what review means?”
Wow, how condescending can you be?
He just smiles and rephrases his question, because he finds snotty women intriguing and attractive I suppose.
I have many other examples.
Ie, her skeptical “what are we- in middle school?” reaction to his creative and fun date.
The dead tumbleweed gift that she openly despises. (She didn’t trust him enough to even muster up a modicum of curiosity about why this otherwise thoughtful man gave it to her.)
Ugh, I could go on and on with more examples but it’s just irritating me all over again.
I did not like her.
The love interest, on the other hand, was AH-MAZING. He was emotionally honest while still being a little mysterious, earnest while still being cool, extremely patient with the FMC (like a Saint), competent and successful, and just wonderful in every way.
Romance- Good initial chemistry until her rude behavior outlasted my patience for it. When she got over herself at the end, it was enjoyable again, for as long as it lasted.
Writing- Good.
The epilogue was cute. Oh, I liked how the ending made her company seem legit again. And I loved that scene where she ran away from him and he ran to catch her. It was so spontaneous, flirty and fun! Give me more of that personality!
Content-
Language- none
Spice- Clean.
Triggers/Violence- none
Substance abuse- none
Spiritual/religious- none
Cover- okay
POV- 1st person, single POV
Cliffhanger- no
Format- I bought the audiobook on Audible 😭 At least it was discounted since I had the KU kindle.
Narration- Good.
Plot- An uptight, emotionally dishonest female CEO, who puts her trust in data instead of her own feelings, makes fear-based decisions in regard to an incredible man who lands in her lap.
(Figuratively speaking. If he really did land on her lap she would shove him off unceremoniously with an air of outrage and disdain while secretly reveling in the experience. He in turn would smile charmingly and give her a knowing look as he picked himself up off the floor. Because of course nothing she does discourages him; he can read her true thoughts and feelings straight out of her brain even though she lives to hide them.)
Characters-
The FMC was not fun to read about. She pushed him away with almost every interaction. She was cagey and closed off and petty. If she had the impulse to smile, she would usually smother it. She lied about her feelings CONSTANTLY. To herself, to other people, you name it.
And she was kinda bratty too, which is unforgivable when you take into account all her other negative qualities.
Example:
She says something like “I would need to review the article before publication.”
He says: “What do you mean by review?”
She responds, “Do you know what review means?”
Wow, how condescending can you be?
He just smiles and rephrases his question, because he finds snotty women intriguing and attractive I suppose.
I have many other examples.
Ie, her skeptical “what are we- in middle school?” reaction to his creative and fun date.
The dead tumbleweed gift that she openly despises. (She didn’t trust him enough to even muster up a modicum of curiosity about why this otherwise thoughtful man gave it to her.)
Ugh, I could go on and on with more examples but it’s just irritating me all over again.
I did not like her.
The love interest, on the other hand, was AH-MAZING. He was emotionally honest while still being a little mysterious, earnest while still being cool, extremely patient with the FMC (like a Saint), competent and successful, and just wonderful in every way.
Romance- Good initial chemistry until her rude behavior outlasted my patience for it. When she got over herself at the end, it was enjoyable again, for as long as it lasted.
Writing- Good.
The epilogue was cute. Oh, I liked how the ending made her company seem legit again. And I loved that scene where she ran away from him and he ran to catch her. It was so spontaneous, flirty and fun! Give me more of that personality!
Content-
Language- none
Spice- Clean.
Triggers/Violence- none
Substance abuse- none
Spiritual/religious- none
Cover- okay
POV- 1st person, single POV
Cliffhanger- no
Format- I bought the audiobook on Audible 😭 At least it was discounted since I had the KU kindle.
Narration- Good.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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“𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚝.”
💻 Release Date: June 3, 2026 💻
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If there’s one thing this book had, it was sizzling chemistry ⚡️✨🔥 Goodness, Martha Keyes sure knows how to write some incredible romance! Not only could I feel the high tension between the main characters, but the chemistry was also piping hot and absolute perfection! This is the perfect book for all romance fanatics!
There are so many romance books out there where instant attraction is a key factor in the story, and honestly, I’m sick of it. That’s one reason I found this book to be so refreshing—Martha Keyes made sure that there was more to this story than just attraction. There was genuine depth in this romance, as the characters learned how to be vulnerable with each other. I really enjoyed watching them work to overcome the emotional damage and insecurities from their pasts.
I loved that this book was written in single POV! Anymore, so many books are written in dual POV, and after a while, it gets tiring to constantly see both characters’ thought processes. I like when there’s a little mystery left in the story as to what one of the characters is thinking.
Overall, I found this to be such a fun story! Once I got started with it, it was hard to put it down. The plot line was super unique—I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it before. I think most readers will find themselves really enjoying this book, just like I did. The characters were all very well-written, and I can’t wait to read more in this series!
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Thank you, Martha, for allowing me to read an ARC of your new book 💜
{𝑵𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅}
“𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚝.”
💻 Release Date: June 3, 2026 💻
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If there’s one thing this book had, it was sizzling chemistry ⚡️✨🔥 Goodness, Martha Keyes sure knows how to write some incredible romance! Not only could I feel the high tension between the main characters, but the chemistry was also piping hot and absolute perfection! This is the perfect book for all romance fanatics!
There are so many romance books out there where instant attraction is a key factor in the story, and honestly, I’m sick of it. That’s one reason I found this book to be so refreshing—Martha Keyes made sure that there was more to this story than just attraction. There was genuine depth in this romance, as the characters learned how to be vulnerable with each other. I really enjoyed watching them work to overcome the emotional damage and insecurities from their pasts.
I loved that this book was written in single POV! Anymore, so many books are written in dual POV, and after a while, it gets tiring to constantly see both characters’ thought processes. I like when there’s a little mystery left in the story as to what one of the characters is thinking.
Overall, I found this to be such a fun story! Once I got started with it, it was hard to put it down. The plot line was super unique—I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it before. I think most readers will find themselves really enjoying this book, just like I did. The characters were all very well-written, and I can’t wait to read more in this series!
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Thank you, Martha, for allowing me to read an ARC of your new book 💜
July 1, 2026
There are so many things I loved about this book - the banter and the chemistry between Grant and Vivian was top tier. I thought it would be a new all time favorite, one of my favorite books of the year…
But then Grant goes and asks out another woman the day after he and Vivian really open up to one another and Vivian is there to see the tail end of it. And he flirts with someone in her office right in front of her.
Shortly after he and Vivian go on a date for the article. He has the nerve to tell her he’s fallen for her. She doesn’t believe him. “Because I’ve watched you with my own eyes. Asking out Jill—in the donut shop I showed you. Flirting with Jenna—in front of my eyes in my office.”
His reasoning?
“Falling for you goes against everything I stand for as a supposedly objective journalist. Jill happened to be there, and she wasn’t shy about being interested in me. I was desperate for a route for my mind that didn’t lead straight to you. So, yes, I went out with her. I probably enjoyed it as much as you enjoyed your date with Leo. And I did it for the same reason I stopped asking you questions… Because every question I ask, every second I spend near you digs me deeper in the hole of this growing…obsession.”
I really, really hate the whole “I’m obsessed with you but I shouldn’t want you so I’m going to pursue other women to try to work you out of my system” trope.
You don’t do that to people you care about. It wasn’t like Vivian had rejected him. She confessed to being scared of chemistry. And the next day he gives her even more reason not to trust her feelings. He says “chemistry doesn’t have to hurt” yet his actions were hurtful to her. He unintentionally reinforced the lies she believed about herself.
He redeemed himself in the end and the rest of the book was wonderful. In the grand scheme of things, his other date and subsequent actions were just a small blip in the story but it was enough to taint the overall experience for me.
If what I shared above doesn’t bother you, you will absolutely adore this book.
💕Favorites:💕
The chemistry test 🔥
Possessive and Protective Grant
Stupid sexy chivalry
Embracing messy
But then Grant goes and asks out another woman the day after he and Vivian really open up to one another and Vivian is there to see the tail end of it. And he flirts with someone in her office right in front of her.
Shortly after he and Vivian go on a date for the article. He has the nerve to tell her he’s fallen for her. She doesn’t believe him. “Because I’ve watched you with my own eyes. Asking out Jill—in the donut shop I showed you. Flirting with Jenna—in front of my eyes in my office.”
His reasoning?
“Falling for you goes against everything I stand for as a supposedly objective journalist. Jill happened to be there, and she wasn’t shy about being interested in me. I was desperate for a route for my mind that didn’t lead straight to you. So, yes, I went out with her. I probably enjoyed it as much as you enjoyed your date with Leo. And I did it for the same reason I stopped asking you questions… Because every question I ask, every second I spend near you digs me deeper in the hole of this growing…obsession.”
I really, really hate the whole “I’m obsessed with you but I shouldn’t want you so I’m going to pursue other women to try to work you out of my system” trope.
You don’t do that to people you care about. It wasn’t like Vivian had rejected him. She confessed to being scared of chemistry. And the next day he gives her even more reason not to trust her feelings. He says “chemistry doesn’t have to hurt” yet his actions were hurtful to her. He unintentionally reinforced the lies she believed about herself.
He redeemed himself in the end and the rest of the book was wonderful. In the grand scheme of things, his other date and subsequent actions were just a small blip in the story but it was enough to taint the overall experience for me.
If what I shared above doesn’t bother you, you will absolutely adore this book.
💕Favorites:💕
The chemistry test 🔥
Possessive and Protective Grant
Stupid sexy chivalry
Embracing messy
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2026
4.5 stars rounded up!
At first this one was hard to get into because I just don’t relate to a female main character running a larg business and the modern business speak/language can be so confusing but eventually they explained some of the things I found confusing.
So in the end I really loved the story. The chemistry and romantic tension between Vivian and Grant is off the charts. I loved how he helped her feel loved despite her intense personality which could describe my personality as well, so I was able to relate to her in that way.
Definitely recommend this newest romcom by Martha Keyes.
Content Guide:
Language: Mild-handful of uses of damn and hell
Sexual content-Kissing only: passionate kissing, he touches her skin just under the hem of her shirt
Violence/gore: none
Substance Use: Mild-characters drink
Prejudices: none
Religious content: none
Other: characters visit a nightclub
At first this one was hard to get into because I just don’t relate to a female main character running a larg business and the modern business speak/language can be so confusing but eventually they explained some of the things I found confusing.
So in the end I really loved the story. The chemistry and romantic tension between Vivian and Grant is off the charts. I loved how he helped her feel loved despite her intense personality which could describe my personality as well, so I was able to relate to her in that way.
Definitely recommend this newest romcom by Martha Keyes.
Content Guide:
Language: Mild-handful of uses of damn and hell
Sexual content-Kissing only: passionate kissing, he touches her skin just under the hem of her shirt
Violence/gore: none
Substance Use: Mild-characters drink
Prejudices: none
Religious content: none
Other: characters visit a nightclub
July 12, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
GENRE
-rom-com
CONTENT
-🤬: 1 d, 1 h
-❤️: make outs
-⚠️: none
I inhaled this one. It was a finish-in-less-than-twenty-four-hours kind of read. The opposites-attracts vibes were so strong, and I was here for it.
Vivian is CEO of Matchify; Grant is an investigative journalist known for bringing down companies. He is assigned to do a piece on Matchify, but he becomes increasingly interested in Vivian.
This was so fun! Vivian going on dates through her own app and having Grant tag along to observe them was so entertaining. I loved the way that Grant saw through Vivian and cracked up at the ways he challenged her, like when he caught her spying on him through the plant leaves. I also loved his thoughtfulness, like his choice of flower for her and his invitation to her to stop letting a stupid man have control over her.
This was a definite winner in my book, and I'm really excited about Brooke's story next!
Favorite Quotes:
-if Grant planned on peeling back my layers like an onion, I fully intended on making him pay for it in tears.
-“I think your graphs, your charts, your regression models…they make you feel safe. But if I touched you right now”—his eyes held mine, dark and focused—“I guarantee you wouldn’t be thinking about graphs or data.”
-He smelled like wintergreen gum. I was a peppermint girl. Or used to be.
-“So, when you told me yesterday that you’d rather fake your own death than go on a second date with someone who doesn’t know the difference between there, their, and they’re, that was you filtering yourself?”
-“What happened to giving me space?” I asked, ignoring the thrill I felt at being so close to him and the balm it was to my overactive assumption generator. His eyes roved over my face, darkening in a way that made my pulse race. “This is me giving you space. In my mind, I’ve got one hand on the small of your back and the other threaded through your hair right now.”
-“I don’t open your doors or offer to drive because I think you’re weak. I do it because I see firsthand how hard you work and how much pressure you put on yourself to make sure others are taken care of, and I think you deserve to be taken care of sometimes too.”
-“Don’t let a man who didn’t have the capacity to appreciate one of the best things about you pull you down even a second longer.”
-“Would you like to hear some stats I’ve run?” he whispered in my ear. “Always.” “I’m 100% in love with you, Vivian. No margin of error. Statistically significant.” My mouth spread into a smile against the warmth of his neck. “Stop talking dirty to me.”
GENRE
-rom-com
CONTENT
-🤬: 1 d, 1 h
-❤️: make outs
-⚠️: none
I inhaled this one. It was a finish-in-less-than-twenty-four-hours kind of read. The opposites-attracts vibes were so strong, and I was here for it.
Vivian is CEO of Matchify; Grant is an investigative journalist known for bringing down companies. He is assigned to do a piece on Matchify, but he becomes increasingly interested in Vivian.
This was so fun! Vivian going on dates through her own app and having Grant tag along to observe them was so entertaining. I loved the way that Grant saw through Vivian and cracked up at the ways he challenged her, like when he caught her spying on him through the plant leaves. I also loved his thoughtfulness, like his choice of flower for her and his invitation to her to stop letting a stupid man have control over her.
This was a definite winner in my book, and I'm really excited about Brooke's story next!
Favorite Quotes:
-if Grant planned on peeling back my layers like an onion, I fully intended on making him pay for it in tears.
-“I think your graphs, your charts, your regression models…they make you feel safe. But if I touched you right now”—his eyes held mine, dark and focused—“I guarantee you wouldn’t be thinking about graphs or data.”
-He smelled like wintergreen gum. I was a peppermint girl. Or used to be.
-“So, when you told me yesterday that you’d rather fake your own death than go on a second date with someone who doesn’t know the difference between there, their, and they’re, that was you filtering yourself?”
-“What happened to giving me space?” I asked, ignoring the thrill I felt at being so close to him and the balm it was to my overactive assumption generator. His eyes roved over my face, darkening in a way that made my pulse race. “This is me giving you space. In my mind, I’ve got one hand on the small of your back and the other threaded through your hair right now.”
-“I don’t open your doors or offer to drive because I think you’re weak. I do it because I see firsthand how hard you work and how much pressure you put on yourself to make sure others are taken care of, and I think you deserve to be taken care of sometimes too.”
-“Don’t let a man who didn’t have the capacity to appreciate one of the best things about you pull you down even a second longer.”
-“Would you like to hear some stats I’ve run?” he whispered in my ear. “Always.” “I’m 100% in love with you, Vivian. No margin of error. Statistically significant.” My mouth spread into a smile against the warmth of his neck. “Stop talking dirty to me.”
September 11, 2026
I loved this. It was such a good read.. the chemistry was fantastic! The storyline was believable nothing crazy or far-fetched. I enjoyed watching these two fall in love so much. I am so excited for the second one. I wish you were out already.
This is a clean romance with some kissing. But a good author can write a heart pounding scene when no one touches. No alcohol no swearing no violence
This is a clean romance with some kissing. But a good author can write a heart pounding scene when no one touches. No alcohol no swearing no violence
June 4, 2026
I really wanted to love this one because it started out so strong, but unfortunately it didn't fully deliver for me. The chemistry between the main characters never seemed to develop beyond friendship, which made the romance feel underwhelming. And when I say romance, I’m not meaning spice. Romance books can have little to no spice, but when the yearning and connection with the characters is strong, you still get that romance connection. This just felt like close friends that tried a kiss.
At the beginning, the banter was engaging, and it felt like the story was setting up plenty of tension and emotional angst between the characters. However, as the plot progressed, that buildup never quite paid off. The relationship didn't come together in a satisfying way, and the momentum gradually faded. I would have also liked a bit more background into mainly Vivian’s past. Don’t get me wrong, I actually loved her character, and Grants, but I just wanted to know them better. I wanted them to connect a little more and build some want between them before the climax which would have allowed that to hit harder too.
The ending wasn't bad, but it felt flat and somewhat bland compared to the promise of the first third to half of the book. I would have liked more tension during the climax and a stronger romantic connection between the characters. In the end, the romance felt closer to the characters 12% match than I was hoping for.
At the beginning, the banter was engaging, and it felt like the story was setting up plenty of tension and emotional angst between the characters. However, as the plot progressed, that buildup never quite paid off. The relationship didn't come together in a satisfying way, and the momentum gradually faded. I would have also liked a bit more background into mainly Vivian’s past. Don’t get me wrong, I actually loved her character, and Grants, but I just wanted to know them better. I wanted them to connect a little more and build some want between them before the climax which would have allowed that to hit harder too.
The ending wasn't bad, but it felt flat and somewhat bland compared to the promise of the first third to half of the book. I would have liked more tension during the climax and a stronger romantic connection between the characters. In the end, the romance felt closer to the characters 12% match than I was hoping for.
June 13, 2026
Happy sigh!
This was such a delightful read. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into Vivian and Grant's story. Their opposites-attract dynamic was wonderfully entertaining, and their chemistry sparkled on every page. The banter between them was one of my favorite parts of the book—I found myself smiling throughout many of their interactions.
I also really enjoyed the workplace setting, which added an extra layer of fun to the story. The plot moved at a great pace, and I had a hard time putting the book down once I started reading.
Overall, this was a charming, well-written rom-com that delivered exactly what I was hoping for: humor, heart, and a romance worth rooting for. I would happily read it again and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a fun romantic comedy.
Content Rated G
Romance: Clean, kissing.
Language: None
Violence: None
This was such a delightful read. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into Vivian and Grant's story. Their opposites-attract dynamic was wonderfully entertaining, and their chemistry sparkled on every page. The banter between them was one of my favorite parts of the book—I found myself smiling throughout many of their interactions.
I also really enjoyed the workplace setting, which added an extra layer of fun to the story. The plot moved at a great pace, and I had a hard time putting the book down once I started reading.
Overall, this was a charming, well-written rom-com that delivered exactly what I was hoping for: humor, heart, and a romance worth rooting for. I would happily read it again and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a fun romantic comedy.
Content Rated G
Romance: Clean, kissing.
Language: None
Violence: None
June 4, 2026
4.75⭐️ this was so much fun!!!! The banter between our two main characters was phenomenal, they made me laugh so much. I loved the idea of a powerful woman CEO trying out her own dating platform. I love that Grant got roped into a lot of it. The way he went for a three day interview and then it seemed like he never left. I couldn’t stop smiling at all their little moment. Like when he’d go along on her dates, but she would really only be thinking of him sitting there watching the date. I loved watching him fall for her from her pov. Because the subtle signs were there if you were looking for them. The whole Rose of Jericho… are you kidding me??? He was adorable for that. The book was so fun and witty that I didn’t even notice until the end that it was a closed door romance. Which almost made it better. Everything was based off of tension and longing and just getting to know a person. I loved the addition of Chancify at the end. I was waiting for them to mention how the stats aren’t always right and it’s important to consider chemistry, but I like the idea of people taking a chance on the statistics. Loved Grant!!! He was exactly what she needed!! He had so many good quotes and funny moments. He always supported her and that was beautiful!
I’m so interested to see where this series goes. She’s definitely setting up Brooke and Cam, but could we be getting a potential book about Katie and Nick???? I could so see his match with his wife not working out and Katie being right about it and then maybe him going to her to question why she thought that in the first place. I don’t know. It seems like a good idea!!
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for this advanced copy!!!!
I’m so interested to see where this series goes. She’s definitely setting up Brooke and Cam, but could we be getting a potential book about Katie and Nick???? I could so see his match with his wife not working out and Katie being right about it and then maybe him going to her to question why she thought that in the first place. I don’t know. It seems like a good idea!!
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for this advanced copy!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 24, 2026
No Match Found is Book 1 in the new Matchify series. This one was everything I hoped it would be…and more! Vivian and Grant have the cutest opposites-attract connection, full of all the workplace drama, enemies-to-love vibes, and witty romcom banter. It read like an old romcom movie and I flew through this story. Ariel Royce did a fantastic job of bringing this one to life with her narration.
Vivian has spent the last few years building up a dating app and Grant is the journalist who is ready to tear it down. Every interaction oozed with swoon-filled tension and I found myself with a constant smile on my face and a satisfied beat to my heart. This is exactly the kind of book that hits all the feels I desire and delivers a perfectly balanced story.
Charming, sweet, hilarious, and full of heart, No Match Found is a romcom winner!
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
Vivian has spent the last few years building up a dating app and Grant is the journalist who is ready to tear it down. Every interaction oozed with swoon-filled tension and I found myself with a constant smile on my face and a satisfied beat to my heart. This is exactly the kind of book that hits all the feels I desire and delivers a perfectly balanced story.
Charming, sweet, hilarious, and full of heart, No Match Found is a romcom winner!
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
July 17, 2026
This is the first book I've managed to complete in aggggess so nothing lower than 4 stars would suffice. But I really did enjoy this and it's made me curious to do a deeper dive into Keyes' back catalogue.
With the preamble caveat that I'm not a trope-driven reader (and in fact am sitting on a whole big rant on how I hate the way that recent books are so trope heavy) one of my favourite tropes is characters having contentious beginnings which develop in "unexpected" ways. Some might call it enemies to more, but I've around the idea of reframing it as calling someone an enemy is a pretty big call and most books don't live up to that expectation. All this to say, is that this fit the bill for me in all the best ways.
Vivian is your prototypical Type A personality, doing her best to grow her matchmaking company, when her immovable object meets an unstoppable force in Grant, a journalist with a killer instinct ready to profile said company. Vivian is wary and hyper cautious at the notion that Grant has the power to do her company a decent amount of damage, and Grant is happy to keep prodding at the defensive walls she's attempting to put up. Their dynamic was just really fun to read. They both challenged each other with a bedrock of support which is my bread and butter in contemporary romances. And packed with meaning. It was great seeing Vivian unwind her belief system around love and unpack her past hurts in a new light. This was moreso Vivian's story but I also found Grant to be an engaging compliment to her story beats.
Another part that I thoroughly loved is how high the stakes was on this. The other side of this coin is saying the story was extremely well grounded. From the outset, Vivian's company is centered on using data and algorithms to pair people based on compatibility. It's immediately ironic that she's clearly going to meet her match outside of a product that's she's actively selling as a solution. And the story addressed this head-on (the implications on her company). When her and Grant start exploring their growing interest in each other, it opened up a can of worms regarding his journalistic integrity and independence since Vivian is a direct subject on what he's writing. And the story addresses this too. Vivian being so wound up about needing the article to be successful because her company's next round of funding depended on it, was also realised to the fullest extent, consequences and all. I don't always love super grounded stories because there's an element of whimsy and fantasy that I do enjoy from a work of fiction, but if these point hadn't been addressed it would have felt a little outrageous and not in keeping with the world being sold. So excellent.
In keeping with this, I also loved the natural progression of Vivian and Grant and their communication styles which feels worth mentioning. And finally this was rather funny.
Looking forward to reading more in this series, looks like it'll be a fun ride.
With the preamble caveat that I'm not a trope-driven reader (and in fact am sitting on a whole big rant on how I hate the way that recent books are so trope heavy) one of my favourite tropes is characters having contentious beginnings which develop in "unexpected" ways. Some might call it enemies to more, but I've around the idea of reframing it as calling someone an enemy is a pretty big call and most books don't live up to that expectation. All this to say, is that this fit the bill for me in all the best ways.
Vivian is your prototypical Type A personality, doing her best to grow her matchmaking company, when her immovable object meets an unstoppable force in Grant, a journalist with a killer instinct ready to profile said company. Vivian is wary and hyper cautious at the notion that Grant has the power to do her company a decent amount of damage, and Grant is happy to keep prodding at the defensive walls she's attempting to put up. Their dynamic was just really fun to read. They both challenged each other with a bedrock of support which is my bread and butter in contemporary romances. And packed with meaning. It was great seeing Vivian unwind her belief system around love and unpack her past hurts in a new light. This was moreso Vivian's story but I also found Grant to be an engaging compliment to her story beats.
Another part that I thoroughly loved is how high the stakes was on this. The other side of this coin is saying the story was extremely well grounded. From the outset, Vivian's company is centered on using data and algorithms to pair people based on compatibility. It's immediately ironic that she's clearly going to meet her match outside of a product that's she's actively selling as a solution. And the story addressed this head-on (the implications on her company). When her and Grant start exploring their growing interest in each other, it opened up a can of worms regarding his journalistic integrity and independence since Vivian is a direct subject on what he's writing. And the story addresses this too. Vivian being so wound up about needing the article to be successful because her company's next round of funding depended on it, was also realised to the fullest extent, consequences and all. I don't always love super grounded stories because there's an element of whimsy and fantasy that I do enjoy from a work of fiction, but if these point hadn't been addressed it would have felt a little outrageous and not in keeping with the world being sold. So excellent.
In keeping with this, I also loved the natural progression of Vivian and Grant and their communication styles which feels worth mentioning. And finally this was rather funny.
Looking forward to reading more in this series, looks like it'll be a fun ride.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2026
This book was mostly cute. It was clean, with only 2 mild cuss words. The romance was sweet and clean also. There were two or three parts that had me laughing out loud. They were so funny, I was nearly in tears. 😂
I liked the plot; the whole dating app idea, the journalist shadowing her dates. I thought it was unique and fun. I liked it overall, I think it just fell a little flat in some ways. I wish she would have written in third person rather than first, because I never got to see Grant’s perspective. So, I think that made it feel one sided and he wasn’t fleshed out enough as a character. Also, all the talk about data and graphs and statistics was a little boring at times. I liked it, but it needed a little extra oomph in some ways.
I liked the plot; the whole dating app idea, the journalist shadowing her dates. I thought it was unique and fun. I liked it overall, I think it just fell a little flat in some ways. I wish she would have written in third person rather than first, because I never got to see Grant’s perspective. So, I think that made it feel one sided and he wasn’t fleshed out enough as a character. Also, all the talk about data and graphs and statistics was a little boring at times. I liked it, but it needed a little extra oomph in some ways.
June 10, 2026
NO MATCH FOUND
(Matchify ~ Book 1)
by: Martha Keyes
@authormarthakeyes
••ARC Review: 4.5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
~She built the perfect algorithm for love, but it didn’t predict him…
-My friends, I found NO MATCH FOUND, to be a delightful story filled with such sharp humor and banter, sparkling tension, swoony romance, and great character growth! This story began slow for me, but it did build up nicely along the way, and unexpectedly surprised me in good ways. While this story is lighthearted, it is layered with great depth. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the character’s progress of coming to discover that not everything in life can be perfectly calculated, controlled, or programmed for exactness. It simply isn’t like that. It’s more about being one’s self and being open to new possibilities, to being one’s self, and being seen/loved, to simply being enough. The connection felt real and natural. Seeing the difference that comes with genuine care and support makes such an impact/difference for the better for characters. Watching these dear characters learn/recognize who they are, of being able to let go of perfect results, to letting go off high expectations, and being brave and vulnerable with moving forward had my heart! It made this story feel more relatable and more inspiring. This is a cute story with many great take aways that is worth the read!🙌🏻📚🩷
•Content: a few instances of mild language used, no danger, emotionally scarring exes, some feelings of not being enough/high expectations, kisses only.
#nomatchfound
#matchifyseries
#authormarthakeyes
#allaboutthebestreads
(Matchify ~ Book 1)
by: Martha Keyes
@authormarthakeyes
••ARC Review: 4.5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
~She built the perfect algorithm for love, but it didn’t predict him…
-My friends, I found NO MATCH FOUND, to be a delightful story filled with such sharp humor and banter, sparkling tension, swoony romance, and great character growth! This story began slow for me, but it did build up nicely along the way, and unexpectedly surprised me in good ways. While this story is lighthearted, it is layered with great depth. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the character’s progress of coming to discover that not everything in life can be perfectly calculated, controlled, or programmed for exactness. It simply isn’t like that. It’s more about being one’s self and being open to new possibilities, to being one’s self, and being seen/loved, to simply being enough. The connection felt real and natural. Seeing the difference that comes with genuine care and support makes such an impact/difference for the better for characters. Watching these dear characters learn/recognize who they are, of being able to let go of perfect results, to letting go off high expectations, and being brave and vulnerable with moving forward had my heart! It made this story feel more relatable and more inspiring. This is a cute story with many great take aways that is worth the read!🙌🏻📚🩷
•Content: a few instances of mild language used, no danger, emotionally scarring exes, some feelings of not being enough/high expectations, kisses only.
#nomatchfound
#matchifyseries
#authormarthakeyes
#allaboutthebestreads
June 8, 2026
It’s been a long time since a romance novel has held my attention the way No Match Found did.
Vivian is a badass—likable, sharp, and effortlessly relatable—while Grant is charming, thoughtful, and unintentionally funny in a way that makes him impossible not to root for. Their dynamic had me fully invested from the start, especially as Vivian remained completely oblivious to just how obvious Grant was being, which only made everything even more entertaining.
This is a no-spice romance, but honestly, it doesn’t need it. Even if you usually prefer a bit more heat in your reads, the tension here more than makes up for it. The mutual pining, emotional buildup, and the almost-flirtatious weight behind their conversations create enough chemistry to keep you hooked on every page.
If I had one wish, it would be for a mid-book Grant POV just to see inside his head a little earlier. That said, the story still works beautifully without it.
I also want to highlight the audiobook narration—the voice actress did a beautiful job bringing the story and characters to life, adding real depth and charm to the listening experience.
Overall, I have no notes—just a strong recommendation for anyone who enjoys office romance with plenty of angst, banter, and slow-burn tension.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the ALC.
Vivian is a badass—likable, sharp, and effortlessly relatable—while Grant is charming, thoughtful, and unintentionally funny in a way that makes him impossible not to root for. Their dynamic had me fully invested from the start, especially as Vivian remained completely oblivious to just how obvious Grant was being, which only made everything even more entertaining.
This is a no-spice romance, but honestly, it doesn’t need it. Even if you usually prefer a bit more heat in your reads, the tension here more than makes up for it. The mutual pining, emotional buildup, and the almost-flirtatious weight behind their conversations create enough chemistry to keep you hooked on every page.
If I had one wish, it would be for a mid-book Grant POV just to see inside his head a little earlier. That said, the story still works beautifully without it.
I also want to highlight the audiobook narration—the voice actress did a beautiful job bringing the story and characters to life, adding real depth and charm to the listening experience.
Overall, I have no notes—just a strong recommendation for anyone who enjoys office romance with plenty of angst, banter, and slow-burn tension.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the ALC.
June 23, 2026
Very cutesy, Hallmark vibes! Loved the protectiveness from Grant and Vivian’s friend group🫶🏻
May 13, 2026
No Match Found by Martha Keyes was such a fun read! I loved the witty banter between Vivian and Grant, and their opposites-attract dynamic made this one hard to put down. The romance was sweet and swoony while still keeping things clean, and both characters were so likable. The writing flowed really well, and I found myself smiling through so many of their interactions. If you enjoy closed-door rom-coms with great chemistry and sharp dialogue, this is definitely one to add to your list!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the complimentary e-copy. I was not required to leave a positive review, and all thoughts are my own.
#NoMatchFound #MarthaKeyes #Matchify #ClosedDoorRomance #NetGalley
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the complimentary e-copy. I was not required to leave a positive review, and all thoughts are my own.
#NoMatchFound #MarthaKeyes #Matchify #ClosedDoorRomance #NetGalley
June 16, 2026
Amazing!!! Loved!! Couldn’t read it fast enough!!!
June 2, 2026
“Chemistry is chaotic. It might be exciting at first, but then it’s over, and you’re left with mayhem. Like Pepsi and Mentos. I prefer something a little more reliable and a little less messy.”
I just love me a book that I can’t put down and this was one of them! No Match Found is the adorable story of Vivian, the CEO of a dating app and Grant an investigative journalist sent to write a story about Matchify. When Vivian agrees to join her own dating app and let Grant shadow her dates, they both end up with more than they ever expected.
Vivian and Grant’s story drew me in and kept me so invested! Vivian had been burned pretty badly in the past and had no desire to date and certainly didn’t have any plans to ever fall in love! Grant came for a story and quickly found out that wasn’t all he wanted. 😏
I loved these two so much! Their tension and chemistry was so perfect! I loved how Vivian’s heart softened over time and how Grant was able to see her heart and coax her out of her distrust of men. I loved their shared love of maple donuts, the date shadowing, the sweetest date, the “tumbleweed,” and their HEA!!
Favorite quotes:
“Evil people are always super hot or super ugly. It’s an unspoken rule.”
“Chemistry is chaotic. It might be exciting at first, but then it’s over, and you’re left with mayhem. Like Pepsi and Mentos. I prefer something a little more reliable and a little less messy.”
“Don’t let a man who didn’t have the capacity to appreciate one of the best things about you pull you down even a second longer.”
I just love me a book that I can’t put down and this was one of them! No Match Found is the adorable story of Vivian, the CEO of a dating app and Grant an investigative journalist sent to write a story about Matchify. When Vivian agrees to join her own dating app and let Grant shadow her dates, they both end up with more than they ever expected.
Vivian and Grant’s story drew me in and kept me so invested! Vivian had been burned pretty badly in the past and had no desire to date and certainly didn’t have any plans to ever fall in love! Grant came for a story and quickly found out that wasn’t all he wanted. 😏
I loved these two so much! Their tension and chemistry was so perfect! I loved how Vivian’s heart softened over time and how Grant was able to see her heart and coax her out of her distrust of men. I loved their shared love of maple donuts, the date shadowing, the sweetest date, the “tumbleweed,” and their HEA!!
Favorite quotes:
“Evil people are always super hot or super ugly. It’s an unspoken rule.”
“Chemistry is chaotic. It might be exciting at first, but then it’s over, and you’re left with mayhem. Like Pepsi and Mentos. I prefer something a little more reliable and a little less messy.”
“Don’t let a man who didn’t have the capacity to appreciate one of the best things about you pull you down even a second longer.”
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June 5, 2026This one surprised me in the best way! I was looking for an office romance and this one was great. The cover makes it seems like he's her boss - he's not. She's the CEO of a tech start up and he doesn't even work there.
Grant is an investigative reporter with a reputation for taking down businesses with his articles. Vivian has to use the dating app she created to get matched and go on dates for the article and he has to watch her go on dates and write about it.
Both audiobook narrators were solid and I really enjoyed the time it took for the romance to develop.
Pick this up if you like:
An office setting
Black cat FMC
Workaholics
Enemies to Lovers
No spice or language
He uses a typewriter unironically
Slow burn
This book reminds me of a closed door version of The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren.
About the Book: She built the perfect algorithm for love, but it didn’t predict him. She trusts the numbers. He trusts his gut.
Vivian West has spent her adult life proving that love isn’t luck—it’s data. As the CEO of Matchify, the world’s most advanced matchmaking app, she’s built an empire on the science of compatibility. Love isn’t about fate; it’s about probability.
Grant Wilder doesn’t believe in perfect matches. The investigative journalist has spent his career exposing scams, and Matchify is next on his list.
This is my first book by Martha Keyes but I would definitely read more. She has so many!!! What are your favorites?
Grant is an investigative reporter with a reputation for taking down businesses with his articles. Vivian has to use the dating app she created to get matched and go on dates for the article and he has to watch her go on dates and write about it.
Both audiobook narrators were solid and I really enjoyed the time it took for the romance to develop.
Pick this up if you like:
An office setting
Black cat FMC
Workaholics
Enemies to Lovers
No spice or language
He uses a typewriter unironically
Slow burn
This book reminds me of a closed door version of The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren.
About the Book: She built the perfect algorithm for love, but it didn’t predict him. She trusts the numbers. He trusts his gut.
Vivian West has spent her adult life proving that love isn’t luck—it’s data. As the CEO of Matchify, the world’s most advanced matchmaking app, she’s built an empire on the science of compatibility. Love isn’t about fate; it’s about probability.
Grant Wilder doesn’t believe in perfect matches. The investigative journalist has spent his career exposing scams, and Matchify is next on his list.
This is my first book by Martha Keyes but I would definitely read more. She has so many!!! What are your favorites?
June 10, 2026
• What to expect:
- Clean Romance
- Cute Banter (especially the car park lol)
- Smart and career driven FMC
- Believable fear of dating due to past relationships
- No miscommunication trope (finally!!!)
• Rating: 3.75 ⭐️ rounded up
• Narration: Ariel Royce ✅
This was a cute! Vivian is the CEO of the dating platform, Matchify. She believes data can override chemistry to make good matches, and is the foundation of the company. She believes in people finding love, she just doesn’t believe it for herself due to being told she’s was too much in a past relationship. Grant is a journalist who is assigned to dig deep and write an article on Matchify for a potential investment organization. He’s been known to write pieces that have led to the demise of other companies, so Vivian and her team are willing to do whatever it takes to show Grant (and the investment organization) that Matchify is worth it. Which means Vivian is going to have to take her own test, be matched with people, and go on dates - all while Grant has a front row seat to document and observe it all (including the dates). As part of the research the experience, Grant has also taken the test. Him and Vivian match, but just barely at 12%, but it means they too have to go on a date. The book sets up for another one in the series and I’m looking forward to reading it!
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the chance to listen and review!
- Clean Romance
- Cute Banter (especially the car park lol)
- Smart and career driven FMC
- Believable fear of dating due to past relationships
- No miscommunication trope (finally!!!)
• Rating: 3.75 ⭐️ rounded up
• Narration: Ariel Royce ✅
This was a cute! Vivian is the CEO of the dating platform, Matchify. She believes data can override chemistry to make good matches, and is the foundation of the company. She believes in people finding love, she just doesn’t believe it for herself due to being told she’s was too much in a past relationship. Grant is a journalist who is assigned to dig deep and write an article on Matchify for a potential investment organization. He’s been known to write pieces that have led to the demise of other companies, so Vivian and her team are willing to do whatever it takes to show Grant (and the investment organization) that Matchify is worth it. Which means Vivian is going to have to take her own test, be matched with people, and go on dates - all while Grant has a front row seat to document and observe it all (including the dates). As part of the research the experience, Grant has also taken the test. Him and Vivian match, but just barely at 12%, but it means they too have to go on a date. The book sets up for another one in the series and I’m looking forward to reading it!
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the chance to listen and review!
June 11, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Paradigm Press for the copy of No Match Found
Vivian West is a scientific kind of gal—she believes in what she can observe, analyze, and draw conclusions on. Love is no exception. She created her company, Matchify, with those principles in mind; applying science to love. The matchmaking app collects data from users to draw the probability that they will be compatible with others on the app. Strictly data analysis, and obviously the answer to love. That is, until investigative journalist Grant Wilder shows up intending to expose Matchify as a scam - and using Vivian as the test subject, forcing her to test out her own app. They clash in every way Vivian can measure (except their shared love of donuts), yet as they work together, they draw closer and closer with undeniable chemistry that just may defy her algorithm.
This was my first book by Martha Keyes, and I am excited to read more because I loved this one from start to finish! Such a fun read that had me feeling every single emotion along with the characters the whole way through. Vivian was such a relatable character for me, and I just adored how Grant was the perfect balance for her. Their quick wit and banter were hilarious, the tension and yearning were perfect (nothing explicit, but you won’t miss it), and I loved the character growth throughout. If Brooke and Cam get a sequel, I’m here for it!
Vivian West is a scientific kind of gal—she believes in what she can observe, analyze, and draw conclusions on. Love is no exception. She created her company, Matchify, with those principles in mind; applying science to love. The matchmaking app collects data from users to draw the probability that they will be compatible with others on the app. Strictly data analysis, and obviously the answer to love. That is, until investigative journalist Grant Wilder shows up intending to expose Matchify as a scam - and using Vivian as the test subject, forcing her to test out her own app. They clash in every way Vivian can measure (except their shared love of donuts), yet as they work together, they draw closer and closer with undeniable chemistry that just may defy her algorithm.
This was my first book by Martha Keyes, and I am excited to read more because I loved this one from start to finish! Such a fun read that had me feeling every single emotion along with the characters the whole way through. Vivian was such a relatable character for me, and I just adored how Grant was the perfect balance for her. Their quick wit and banter were hilarious, the tension and yearning were perfect (nothing explicit, but you won’t miss it), and I loved the character growth throughout. If Brooke and Cam get a sequel, I’m here for it!
May 25, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)
Release date: June 3, 2026
Vivian loves nothing more than solid data, especially when she can use it (yes, singular) to justify her ex’s belief that she’s too intense to be loved. When the compatibility of the advanced matchmaking app she leads as CEO is investigated by journalist Grant Wilder, science is truly put to the test. Which is more reliable—data or chemistry?
The premise of this story is unmatched—woman in STEM? Opposites attract? Workplace setting? Martha’s witty banter? A very compatible romance for me. I love how intentional her writing feels with every line, from the yearning beneath the playful jabs to how the plot folds neatly together.
Why the 3.5? I was a bit bored at the beginning and wasn’t continually reaching for this one. (I’m really trying hard not to spoil anything with this next sentence, so beware!!) There’s a plot point regarding their compatibility data that I spent the entire book hoping was wrong. When I got to the end and it was still the same, I understood why it didn’t change because of the point the author is trying to communicate through Vivian’s growth arc. I just personally wished it was wrong. This is a me problem!! Did that make sense? No? DM me if you want the direct spoiler for more clarity 🙈
Their chemistry and fun dates were definitely the shining stars of the story!!
Thank you so much to the author for the eARC!
Perfect for you if you like:
Women in a male dominated field
Opposites attract
Workplace romance
Similar:
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren (open door)
No Plans to Fall by Kiri Patterson
And Now Back to You by B.K. Borison (open door)
🌶️closed door romance (kisses only)
⚠️a few instances of mild language, emotionally scarring exes
Release date: June 3, 2026
Vivian loves nothing more than solid data, especially when she can use it (yes, singular) to justify her ex’s belief that she’s too intense to be loved. When the compatibility of the advanced matchmaking app she leads as CEO is investigated by journalist Grant Wilder, science is truly put to the test. Which is more reliable—data or chemistry?
The premise of this story is unmatched—woman in STEM? Opposites attract? Workplace setting? Martha’s witty banter? A very compatible romance for me. I love how intentional her writing feels with every line, from the yearning beneath the playful jabs to how the plot folds neatly together.
Why the 3.5? I was a bit bored at the beginning and wasn’t continually reaching for this one. (I’m really trying hard not to spoil anything with this next sentence, so beware!!) There’s a plot point regarding their compatibility data that I spent the entire book hoping was wrong. When I got to the end and it was still the same, I understood why it didn’t change because of the point the author is trying to communicate through Vivian’s growth arc. I just personally wished it was wrong. This is a me problem!! Did that make sense? No? DM me if you want the direct spoiler for more clarity 🙈
Their chemistry and fun dates were definitely the shining stars of the story!!
Thank you so much to the author for the eARC!
Perfect for you if you like:
Women in a male dominated field
Opposites attract
Workplace romance
Similar:
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren (open door)
No Plans to Fall by Kiri Patterson
And Now Back to You by B.K. Borison (open door)
🌶️closed door romance (kisses only)
⚠️a few instances of mild language, emotionally scarring exes
May 29, 2026
“Wait… how is this going to come together?!” 👀💘
That was basically my entire reading experience with No Match Found by Martha, and honestly? I loved every second of it.
Vivian is a powerful CEO who’s convinced her intense, driven personality makes her incompatible with love, and I really enjoyed that this story didn’t feel predictable in the way it unfolded. Sure, you know who the romance is pointing toward, but the how kept me completely invested. 🙌🏻
I’m personally much more laid back than Vivian, so I didn’t necessarily relate to her personality, but I did love getting a glimpse into the mindset of someone so ambitious and laser-focused. It honestly made me appreciate the driven people in my own life even more. 🥹
And Grant?? SWOON. The way he loved every part of Vivian — even the parts she thought made her “too much” — gave me butterflies the entire time. 🦋 Their chemistry, emotional tension, and the way he challenged her beliefs about compatibility made this such a fun and heartfelt romance to read.
This is the start of a new series, and I’m already attached to the Matchify crew. I can already tell these future books are going to have me hooked. 🥰
Thank you so much, Martha, for letting me be part of the ARC team! I’ll absolutely be following this series as it continues. ♥️
That was basically my entire reading experience with No Match Found by Martha, and honestly? I loved every second of it.
Vivian is a powerful CEO who’s convinced her intense, driven personality makes her incompatible with love, and I really enjoyed that this story didn’t feel predictable in the way it unfolded. Sure, you know who the romance is pointing toward, but the how kept me completely invested. 🙌🏻
I’m personally much more laid back than Vivian, so I didn’t necessarily relate to her personality, but I did love getting a glimpse into the mindset of someone so ambitious and laser-focused. It honestly made me appreciate the driven people in my own life even more. 🥹
And Grant?? SWOON. The way he loved every part of Vivian — even the parts she thought made her “too much” — gave me butterflies the entire time. 🦋 Their chemistry, emotional tension, and the way he challenged her beliefs about compatibility made this such a fun and heartfelt romance to read.
This is the start of a new series, and I’m already attached to the Matchify crew. I can already tell these future books are going to have me hooked. 🥰
Thank you so much, Martha, for letting me be part of the ARC team! I’ll absolutely be following this series as it continues. ♥️
June 7, 2026
I had a lot of fun with this story! You follow Vivian, the CEO of Matchify, an app that uses data to connect singles in the hope of becoming the match for life. It's extra fun for me, because I met my partner of seven years through a dating app, so I kinda recognised some of aspects of the book.
The CEO is kinda challenged, kinda forced to use her own app, all to get the money to invest in the company. She is followed by the journalist Grant that will write about her experiences. And we all know how the story will go from there ;)
The story was easy to follow. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook while doing some creative stuff. It's not long, which makes it a sweet book to read in between heavy books (like high fantasy, or those really sad books). You know what the ending will be, you'll be entertained and that's great! I loved the funny banter, the sweet questions, the true chemistry between the two people. If you're in the mood for something light, quick and funny? Go for it!
Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Select for providing the audiobook!
The CEO is kinda challenged, kinda forced to use her own app, all to get the money to invest in the company. She is followed by the journalist Grant that will write about her experiences. And we all know how the story will go from there ;)
The story was easy to follow. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook while doing some creative stuff. It's not long, which makes it a sweet book to read in between heavy books (like high fantasy, or those really sad books). You know what the ending will be, you'll be entertained and that's great! I loved the funny banter, the sweet questions, the true chemistry between the two people. If you're in the mood for something light, quick and funny? Go for it!
Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Select for providing the audiobook!
July 6, 2026
I had envisioned an ending for this book, like, I though the thing with the app was a mistake and it was going to be fixed somehow (when you read the book you'll know what I'm talking about) but the way the writer fixed that was more realistic than I wanted to admit in that moment. After two pages of knowing the solution I thought "this is perfect".
I loved how these two met and how they instantly made a connection with the way their brains worked. I enjoyed every single page of this book. It's cliché yes, but I loved it. I do want to know more about this group of friends so I hope the future books come soon.
This one was a book telling you, you are good enough, to let your fears die and embrace the things that make you different. Don't let other people's fault become your burden to bare. I loved this one!!
Rtc!
I loved how these two met and how they instantly made a connection with the way their brains worked. I enjoyed every single page of this book. It's cliché yes, but I loved it. I do want to know more about this group of friends so I hope the future books come soon.
This one was a book telling you, you are good enough, to let your fears die and embrace the things that make you different. Don't let other people's fault become your burden to bare. I loved this one!!
Rtc!
June 14, 2026
Probably my favorite romance book! Was it from not ready the summary so it would be a surprise, or was it because the MCs reminded me of the MCs in the 27 Dresses movie?
There was no silly, misunderstanding breakup that a lot of romances have. Absolutely loved Grant, the tension and banter these 2 MCs have, and hopefully one day this will be a movie and I can experience this story again.
Thank you Martha Keyes, you are now my favorite author!
There was no silly, misunderstanding breakup that a lot of romances have. Absolutely loved Grant, the tension and banter these 2 MCs have, and hopefully one day this will be a movie and I can experience this story again.
Thank you Martha Keyes, you are now my favorite author!
June 18, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ maybe??? I rounded down, because it drives me crazy when the FMC’s entire personality is based on something an ex said a decade ago and it takes her 90% of the book to break free from it. BUT otherwise the story itself is great, the ending was wonderful, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
June 16, 2026
No Match Found by: Martha Keyes
📖 A company founder uses the dating app she created while an investigative journalist shadows her.
You'll Find 🔍
-push and pull
-workplace romance
-single POV
I thought 📝
The author did a fantastic job bringing the reader on Vivian's journey. At times, I was dying for Grant's POV.
I loved ♥️
This is a softer, gentler pace. Grant has to protect himself and Vivian with his choices. The pacing felt organic. The conflict felt necessary and not contrived.
Vivian has a text message she constantly rereads to "ground" herself. It's a self destructive practice and I love how Grant reframes the lie with truth. Over and over I wanted to scream at Vivian "Stop believing a lie".
You are not too much. You are not less than. You are exactly who the world needs. As is.
I couldn't put it down!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
CW: handful of swears, kisses
Thank you Netgalley for the ALC
❓️Would you rather shop online or in store?
Closed door, low spice, clean reads
📖 A company founder uses the dating app she created while an investigative journalist shadows her.
You'll Find 🔍
-push and pull
-workplace romance
-single POV
I thought 📝
The author did a fantastic job bringing the reader on Vivian's journey. At times, I was dying for Grant's POV.
I loved ♥️
This is a softer, gentler pace. Grant has to protect himself and Vivian with his choices. The pacing felt organic. The conflict felt necessary and not contrived.
Vivian has a text message she constantly rereads to "ground" herself. It's a self destructive practice and I love how Grant reframes the lie with truth. Over and over I wanted to scream at Vivian "Stop believing a lie".
You are not too much. You are not less than. You are exactly who the world needs. As is.
I couldn't put it down!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
CW: handful of swears, kisses
Thank you Netgalley for the ALC
❓️Would you rather shop online or in store?
Closed door, low spice, clean reads
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