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Goode Witch Matchmaker #1
Timely Love
Welcome to The Goode Witch Shoppe, where improbable matches are made! Glenda Goode meddles, but only for the good of others. She can't resist using her witchy talents to crunch the magical numbers and make matches she's certain will conquer even the most difficult of circumstances. She's convinced that if a couple is right for one another, nothing can keep them apart-not even time itself!
130 pages, Paperback
First published March 11, 2016
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Cate Lawley
72 books406 followersUSA Today bestselling author Cate Lawley writes humorous, action-filled mysteries that frequently contain paranormal elements.
When Cate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Cate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place), but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
For bonus materials and updates, visit her website to join her mailing list: www.CateLawley.com.
When Cate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Cate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place), but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
For bonus materials and updates, visit her website to join her mailing list: www.CateLawley.com.
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October 11, 2017
Timely Love
The Goode Witch Matchmaker, Book 1
By: Cate Lawley
Narrated by: Sonja Field
This was such a cute story about a witch that plays matchmaker. The witch has a very short part. The main story is the couple. It is a time travel story, which normally I hate, but this is done so well that I really loved it. It is a short book but well worth the time. Lovely.
The narrator was perfect for this story!
The Goode Witch Matchmaker, Book 1
By: Cate Lawley
Narrated by: Sonja Field
This was such a cute story about a witch that plays matchmaker. The witch has a very short part. The main story is the couple. It is a time travel story, which normally I hate, but this is done so well that I really loved it. It is a short book but well worth the time. Lovely.
The narrator was perfect for this story!
February 28, 2018
A fun matchmaker story! I liked both Beth and Edward, though Edward was more modern in his views (at least for his era) it wasn't unrealistically so. I would have like the story to have been a little more detailed and in depth, but it was still an enjoyable story.
February 3, 2017
Fun but short
I enjoyed this sweet novel. I would have liked a bit more character development however.
It ended too quickly for me.
I enjoyed this sweet novel. I would have liked a bit more character development however.
It ended too quickly for me.
July 20, 2017
OK, that was a really delightful short read. No angst, no misunderstandings, no sex, just a great little love story. Aaaand, it WASN’T written in the first person, like 99% of all witchy stories are. And they usually have a terrible narrator, too. This narrator was really good.
This was about witch Glenda Goode who brought two people together through time. First Beth went back to 1899 and met Edward, several times, and then Edward came forward to 2016 to be with Beth.
If you want to know if they stayed in her time or went back to his you’ll have to read the novella. I really wish this had been a full novel, it was that good.
HOWEVER, I won’t be listening to the next one in the series because Ghostly Love has 166 pages and the price has been raised to $7.49 and paying that much for 166 pages is never going to happen. Not when this one cost $1.99.
As to the narration: I’d never heard of Sonja Field before but she did a great job on the voices and the emotions. I would definitely listen to her again. She didn’t give Edward a deep voice but she gave him a really nice one.
This was about witch Glenda Goode who brought two people together through time. First Beth went back to 1899 and met Edward, several times, and then Edward came forward to 2016 to be with Beth.
If you want to know if they stayed in her time or went back to his you’ll have to read the novella. I really wish this had been a full novel, it was that good.
HOWEVER, I won’t be listening to the next one in the series because Ghostly Love has 166 pages and the price has been raised to $7.49 and paying that much for 166 pages is never going to happen. Not when this one cost $1.99.
As to the narration: I’d never heard of Sonja Field before but she did a great job on the voices and the emotions. I would definitely listen to her again. She didn’t give Edward a deep voice but she gave him a really nice one.
January 7, 2018
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
June 14, 2018
Had better Witches books
Firstly the idea is good, the characters are not bad but I find them quite plain, not much details given explanations why this is happening. As well the girls take it very easy to have connections with a witch.....the concept is good but I can't warm up with the storyline, I believe there is something missing to have a better development with the characters, more excitement when Beth travels into the past in her dreams, that's all very charming but there is not much information when she appears in a Victorian time, no detailed information on the historical things. It's a pity I love to read about Victorian period. And not much romance is going on either. So this isn't for me. Sorry.
Firstly the idea is good, the characters are not bad but I find them quite plain, not much details given explanations why this is happening. As well the girls take it very easy to have connections with a witch.....the concept is good but I can't warm up with the storyline, I believe there is something missing to have a better development with the characters, more excitement when Beth travels into the past in her dreams, that's all very charming but there is not much information when she appears in a Victorian time, no detailed information on the historical things. It's a pity I love to read about Victorian period. And not much romance is going on either. So this isn't for me. Sorry.
October 11, 2017
This is a new spin on time travel. I enjoyed the story. The way Edward took its surrounding was well explained. I can't wait to read Hillary and Brad's story. This is the second series of Ms. Lawley that I've read and I have no negative comment about her talent for storytelling and creation of amazing characters.
September 13, 2021
Cute, although it’s hard not to really hate the meddling Glenda, HEA or not.
Edwords and Elizabeth (eye roll) met in each other’s dreams… or each other’s realities… across time and space… linked only by a journal and some witchy math. They suspend their disbelief long enough to get to know each other and develop feelings… well, it’s almost insta-love… but, you know… over a hundred years or so.
Edwords and Elizabeth (eye roll) met in each other’s dreams… or each other’s realities… across time and space… linked only by a journal and some witchy math. They suspend their disbelief long enough to get to know each other and develop feelings… well, it’s almost insta-love… but, you know… over a hundred years or so.
December 19, 2016
Excellent! I wish I could do what Beth did in this story! Love through the ages and having to learn anew what happened each time until times collided! Enjoy as this is time travel with a twist plus lots of romance.
January 23, 2018
Timely love
Excellent reading. Moves quickly and smoothly. Good editing. want to know more about the characters. Strongly suggest, if you like short but strong stories ,make a purchase
Excellent reading. Moves quickly and smoothly. Good editing. want to know more about the characters. Strongly suggest, if you like short but strong stories ,make a purchase
October 8, 2017
Cute
This a rather cute time travel romance, all precipitated by magic. It is a bit too brief and bare bones for my taste --it could have been much more filled in and detailed-- but I did enjoy it. Quite a bit I must admit since I caught myself smiling several times.
This a rather cute time travel romance, all precipitated by magic. It is a bit too brief and bare bones for my taste --it could have been much more filled in and detailed-- but I did enjoy it. Quite a bit I must admit since I caught myself smiling several times.
December 24, 2019
A short, sweet tale about two who meet, improbably, when they were born a century apart.
What do you do when the one man for you exists in a previous century? Never worry if the Goode Witch is invo!ved, her mathamagical doings will solve the problem.
What do you do when the one man for you exists in a previous century? Never worry if the Goode Witch is invo!ved, her mathamagical doings will solve the problem.
July 2, 2017
very good
July 4, 2017
I LIKED THE BOOK A LOT. IT WAS NICE TO SEE HOW GOODED WITCH HELPED THEM EVEN OVER TIME. CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK.
January 31, 2018
i gave this book four stars because it reminds me so much of one of my favorite TV series "lost in Austen". it was like this book got turned into an adaptation
February 26, 2018
I loved this book. With a good witch whose good with math the story and plot is more than plausible. A fun romantic story with magic. Magic to read.
March 29, 2018
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
May 1, 2018
Sweet
This book was really cute. I enjoyed reading about Elizabeth and Edward. They were sweet, and I will read more from this author.
This book was really cute. I enjoyed reading about Elizabeth and Edward. They were sweet, and I will read more from this author.
June 22, 2018
A short, sweet and easy read, perfect for when you want to read something but only have so much mental energy.
July 17, 2018
Sweet romance
This was a sweet short romance. The subjects of the story are well written and lovable. The story keeps you interested the way to the end.
This was a sweet short romance. The subjects of the story are well written and lovable. The story keeps you interested the way to the end.
August 31, 2018
cute start to a series. I hope to read some more.
January 14, 2019
Really good read but too short for my taste. I wish it had been longer.
February 8, 2019
Cute and original story. Has all the elements—a mathematical matchmaker witch, two main characters that live in different eras, and time travel. A sweet and enjoyable MUST read.
July 27, 2021
Such a cute little read. I would gladly have read hundreds of pages of Beth and Edward getting to know each other because their budding romance put a fun smile on my face.
August 12, 2022
I liked this book. Not hugely keen on Beth BUT i did love Edward.
July 7, 2024
A cute and fun, really sweet witchy story. I really liked it and will continue with the series.
June 12, 2018
Awesome
Something a little more exciting to read. This book is something different then I would normally read. Love that it is a series of novels.
Something a little more exciting to read. This book is something different then I would normally read. Love that it is a series of novels.
July 11, 2016
Giveaway win. This is a light read. Easy and enjoyable. I used it as a car read for when I was waiting for someone or something. It didn't take long to finish. The characters are well written, the story line is alright, but there are a few twists and turns that I found a bit overmuch for the size of the book but all in all it is a good read (No pun intended. I will recommend this book to others and plan to read the next in the series.
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