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The Perfect Match
A Valentine's Day Novella
A cupid’s life is hard. There are so many rules.
Rule number 1: Graduate from the Cupids' Academy.
Rule number 2: Attend the Annual Cupids’ Convention in Las Vegas.
Rule number 3: When shooting your arrows and bringing love to people, strive for the Perfect Match.
When junior cupid Abby Angellini, fresh from Cupid Academy, heads to Sin City, she runs smack into her idol.
Sabine Goddard is the one cupid who has a faultless record when it comes to slinging arrows and bringing people together. The stats for her own love life, however, aren’t nearly as great.
Sparks fly as Cinnamon Roll meets the Queen of the Perfect Match and the word quiver takes on an entirely new meaning.
A cupid’s life is hard. There are so many rules.
Rule number 1: Graduate from the Cupids' Academy.
Rule number 2: Attend the Annual Cupids’ Convention in Las Vegas.
Rule number 3: When shooting your arrows and bringing love to people, strive for the Perfect Match.
When junior cupid Abby Angellini, fresh from Cupid Academy, heads to Sin City, she runs smack into her idol.
Sabine Goddard is the one cupid who has a faultless record when it comes to slinging arrows and bringing people together. The stats for her own love life, however, aren’t nearly as great.
Sparks fly as Cinnamon Roll meets the Queen of the Perfect Match and the word quiver takes on an entirely new meaning.
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2021
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About the author
Milena McKay
20 books1,516 followersMilena McKay is a Lambda Literary and Golden Crown Literary Society award-winning sapphic fiction author.
She is a cat whisperer who wears four-inch heels for work while secretly dreaming of her extensive Converse collection. Would live on blueberries and lattes if she could.
Milena can recite certain episodes of The West Wing by heart and quote “Pride and Prejudice” in her sleep. Her love for Cate Blanchett's Carol Aird knows no bounds.
www.milenamckay.com
She is a cat whisperer who wears four-inch heels for work while secretly dreaming of her extensive Converse collection. Would live on blueberries and lattes if she could.
Milena can recite certain episodes of The West Wing by heart and quote “Pride and Prejudice” in her sleep. Her love for Cate Blanchett's Carol Aird knows no bounds.
www.milenamckay.com
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September 15, 2024
Edit: September 15th, 2024, audiobook review
I’ve been hoping for years for this audiobook to be released and the second I heard Abby Craden say the first sentence, I started smiling and didn’t stop for 2 hours and 53 minutes.
Milena McKay is famous for her ice queens and angst filled books, and yet one of my favourite things about this novella is how funny it is. When The Perfect Match first came out in 2021, I didn’t know Mila the way I do now, and I hadn’t yet experienced her sense of humour in person. At the time, I only knew her as the author of a brilliant debut novel, The Delicate Things We Make, beautiful and intense and intricate and so many other qualities that make me love books so much but definitely not hilarious. Here’s what I wrote at the time: “McKay’s debut is a love story with a fundamental #MeToo component. It’s earnest and smart, much as its main character, Jamie. The Perfect Match, on the other hand, is light and fun and had me laughing right from the start. Before the start, actually. I laughed reading the chapter titles in the table of contents.”
This wit, this sometimes goofy facetiousness exist in all McKay’s books but not to that extent, because, you know, angst and pain, atonement and redemption. The Perfect Match is a lot more playful, but just as brilliantly written as all her other works. It’s also hot and smart and did I mention funny? ‘Cause it is. I have so much love for these Cupids, I don’t remember how many times I’ve said that or written it on social media when answering requests for recommendations.
In the same way that you’d be forgiven for not expecting the author of A Whisper of Solace to be also able to write comedy/romcoms, Abby Craden isn’t the first name that pops up in my mind for funny stories and comedic timing. I know, she’s a queen and for any other McKay book, I would have had absolutely no doubt it was going to be perfection. For this one? Turns out she more than pulls it off, nailing the pace and, as usual, the voices—sweet and light for Abby the newbie, all smooth and melting ice for the experienced and no-nonsense cupid that is Sabine Goddard—making her once again the perfect match (please forgive me) for Milena McKay’s words.
Video review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_k7t2...
Read all my reviews on my website (and please get your books from the affiliation links!): Jude in the Stars
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4.5⭐️ – I’ve been raving about Milena McKay’s debut novel, The Delicate Things We Make, since I read it a couple of weeks ago, and recommending it to all my friends. I didn’t have to miss her writing for too long, as she’s already releasing another story. When I fall in love with an author’s first book, I always worry that I won’t like their second one as much. And so of course, I opened The Perfect Match with that niggling fear at the back of my mind. Ha! My anxiety was all for nought.
Not only did I love The Perfect Match, but I also loved that it’s so different from The Delicate Things We Make. McKay’s debut is a love story with a fundamental #MeToo component. It’s earnest and smart, much as its main character, Jamie. The Perfect Match, on the other hand, is light and fun and had me laughing right from the start. Before the start, actually. I laughed reading the chapter titles in the table of contents.
Abby Angellini is a brand new cupid and she’s all excited about her first Vegas Cupid Convention. Part of her enthusiasm stems from her hope of meeting Sabine Goddard. And meet her she will, though not the way she thought it would happen. And what’s so fascinating about Sabine Goddard? Besides her piercing green eyes in the picture in Abby’s Statistics textbook, Sabine has been holding the title of Queen of the Perfect Match for the last ten years, a crown she receives every year in Vegas from Aphrodite herself.
In Jae’s Sapphic Reading Challenge, there’s a Grumpy & Sunshine category. I’ve found my book for it. Abby is a permanent ray of sunshine, or, as everyone around her seems to think, following The Onion's lead, a cinnamon roll. Sabine is an ice queen, a disillusioned cupid, who feels more comfortable with numbers – her day job is in finance – than with people.
There are a few secondary characters, other cupids – including Sabine’s ex and two sisters whose idea of cupidom is to launch as many arrows as possible, damn the consequences – and all sorts of gods and goddesses, some of whom teach at the Cupid Academy. The writing is as beautiful as in The Delicate Things We Make but much tighter, more on-point.
As I wrote above, I smiled a lot reading this novella, even laughed out loud a few times. It’s not all roses and cinnamon rolls however, there are also some very moving moments, there’s passion and, when the time finally comes, all the steam you can expect from experts in love and lust.
It didn’t take long for Milena McKay to make her mark. She is definitely on my list of authors to watch out for.
I received a copy from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’ve been hoping for years for this audiobook to be released and the second I heard Abby Craden say the first sentence, I started smiling and didn’t stop for 2 hours and 53 minutes.
Milena McKay is famous for her ice queens and angst filled books, and yet one of my favourite things about this novella is how funny it is. When The Perfect Match first came out in 2021, I didn’t know Mila the way I do now, and I hadn’t yet experienced her sense of humour in person. At the time, I only knew her as the author of a brilliant debut novel, The Delicate Things We Make, beautiful and intense and intricate and so many other qualities that make me love books so much but definitely not hilarious. Here’s what I wrote at the time: “McKay’s debut is a love story with a fundamental #MeToo component. It’s earnest and smart, much as its main character, Jamie. The Perfect Match, on the other hand, is light and fun and had me laughing right from the start. Before the start, actually. I laughed reading the chapter titles in the table of contents.”
This wit, this sometimes goofy facetiousness exist in all McKay’s books but not to that extent, because, you know, angst and pain, atonement and redemption. The Perfect Match is a lot more playful, but just as brilliantly written as all her other works. It’s also hot and smart and did I mention funny? ‘Cause it is. I have so much love for these Cupids, I don’t remember how many times I’ve said that or written it on social media when answering requests for recommendations.
In the same way that you’d be forgiven for not expecting the author of A Whisper of Solace to be also able to write comedy/romcoms, Abby Craden isn’t the first name that pops up in my mind for funny stories and comedic timing. I know, she’s a queen and for any other McKay book, I would have had absolutely no doubt it was going to be perfection. For this one? Turns out she more than pulls it off, nailing the pace and, as usual, the voices—sweet and light for Abby the newbie, all smooth and melting ice for the experienced and no-nonsense cupid that is Sabine Goddard—making her once again the perfect match (please forgive me) for Milena McKay’s words.
Video review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_k7t2...
Read all my reviews on my website (and please get your books from the affiliation links!): Jude in the Stars
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4.5⭐️ – I’ve been raving about Milena McKay’s debut novel, The Delicate Things We Make, since I read it a couple of weeks ago, and recommending it to all my friends. I didn’t have to miss her writing for too long, as she’s already releasing another story. When I fall in love with an author’s first book, I always worry that I won’t like their second one as much. And so of course, I opened The Perfect Match with that niggling fear at the back of my mind. Ha! My anxiety was all for nought.
Not only did I love The Perfect Match, but I also loved that it’s so different from The Delicate Things We Make. McKay’s debut is a love story with a fundamental #MeToo component. It’s earnest and smart, much as its main character, Jamie. The Perfect Match, on the other hand, is light and fun and had me laughing right from the start. Before the start, actually. I laughed reading the chapter titles in the table of contents.
Abby Angellini is a brand new cupid and she’s all excited about her first Vegas Cupid Convention. Part of her enthusiasm stems from her hope of meeting Sabine Goddard. And meet her she will, though not the way she thought it would happen. And what’s so fascinating about Sabine Goddard? Besides her piercing green eyes in the picture in Abby’s Statistics textbook, Sabine has been holding the title of Queen of the Perfect Match for the last ten years, a crown she receives every year in Vegas from Aphrodite herself.
In Jae’s Sapphic Reading Challenge, there’s a Grumpy & Sunshine category. I’ve found my book for it. Abby is a permanent ray of sunshine, or, as everyone around her seems to think, following The Onion's lead, a cinnamon roll. Sabine is an ice queen, a disillusioned cupid, who feels more comfortable with numbers – her day job is in finance – than with people.
There are a few secondary characters, other cupids – including Sabine’s ex and two sisters whose idea of cupidom is to launch as many arrows as possible, damn the consequences – and all sorts of gods and goddesses, some of whom teach at the Cupid Academy. The writing is as beautiful as in The Delicate Things We Make but much tighter, more on-point.
As I wrote above, I smiled a lot reading this novella, even laughed out loud a few times. It’s not all roses and cinnamon rolls however, there are also some very moving moments, there’s passion and, when the time finally comes, all the steam you can expect from experts in love and lust.
It didn’t take long for Milena McKay to make her mark. She is definitely on my list of authors to watch out for.
I received a copy from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 30, 2022
Cupids!
This is an adorably cute Valentine's Day novella on Kindle Unlimited and I'm surprised by how invested in the characters I ended up being, which is rare for me when it comes to novellas.
It's a story about two cupids falling in love and it touches on the topic of love and compatibility because finding perfect matches is a big deal in the cupid community. I actually love the whole cupid setup. It feels corporate - cupids train in an academy, they keep scores on the number of arrows shot and they win awards for achieving the most number of perfect matches.
I adore both characters too. Abby is a junior cupid who is dubbed a "cinnamon roll", a term I had to google to find out that it refers to a person who's good, gentle and kind. She's also an eager worker who wants to perfect her trade and has questions that nobody around her has answers to. Sabine is ten years older, the Queen of Perfect Matches and Abby's idol. I really love both Sabine and Abby from the time they meet at the Vegas Cupid Convention even though the story drags out because of Sabine's obstinance when it comes to her own love life. But I didn't mind the slowburn at all because sexual tension between them is so palpable.
This story is fun and very funny (love the humour!) but it also comes with a good amount of longing / pining away before they get together. Just the perfect story for me to start the romantic season with.
This is an adorably cute Valentine's Day novella on Kindle Unlimited and I'm surprised by how invested in the characters I ended up being, which is rare for me when it comes to novellas.
It's a story about two cupids falling in love and it touches on the topic of love and compatibility because finding perfect matches is a big deal in the cupid community. I actually love the whole cupid setup. It feels corporate - cupids train in an academy, they keep scores on the number of arrows shot and they win awards for achieving the most number of perfect matches.
I adore both characters too. Abby is a junior cupid who is dubbed a "cinnamon roll", a term I had to google to find out that it refers to a person who's good, gentle and kind. She's also an eager worker who wants to perfect her trade and has questions that nobody around her has answers to. Sabine is ten years older, the Queen of Perfect Matches and Abby's idol. I really love both Sabine and Abby from the time they meet at the Vegas Cupid Convention even though the story drags out because of Sabine's obstinance when it comes to her own love life. But I didn't mind the slowburn at all because sexual tension between them is so palpable.
This story is fun and very funny (love the humour!) but it also comes with a good amount of longing / pining away before they get together. Just the perfect story for me to start the romantic season with.
February 17, 2021
After reading Milena McKay's debut novel 'The Delicate Things We Make' and having mixed feelings about it, I have to say that her second work, the novella 'The Perfect Match' was, for me, much better.
This novella is miles away from its predecessor, not only in extension but also in its tone and theme. While 'The Delicate Things We Make' deals with difficult issues and is full of angst, 'The Perfect Match' is a light and fun read. I like that this author is showing this versatility.
My favourite thing about this novella is the chemistry between the mains. Once again, Ms. McKay features an age-gap, workplace romance with an ice queen as a (more) mature character and a perky younger lead who's ready to thaw her. Together they are sizzling hot. Their dialogues and their banter is fun to read while the intimate scenes are hot.
The main theme of a group of Cupids who are trained to help people find love is a great premise as well as the Greek gods and goddesses who help them in their endeavour. I loved how the author describes the different gods' personalities and shows them as flawed characters.
This novella is by no means perfect (pun intended) but if you are looking for a fun, romantic and short read, this guarantees an entertaining time. 4 stars.
This novella is miles away from its predecessor, not only in extension but also in its tone and theme. While 'The Delicate Things We Make' deals with difficult issues and is full of angst, 'The Perfect Match' is a light and fun read. I like that this author is showing this versatility.
My favourite thing about this novella is the chemistry between the mains. Once again, Ms. McKay features an age-gap, workplace romance with an ice queen as a (more) mature character and a perky younger lead who's ready to thaw her. Together they are sizzling hot. Their dialogues and their banter is fun to read while the intimate scenes are hot.
The main theme of a group of Cupids who are trained to help people find love is a great premise as well as the Greek gods and goddesses who help them in their endeavour. I loved how the author describes the different gods' personalities and shows them as flawed characters.
This novella is by no means perfect (pun intended) but if you are looking for a fun, romantic and short read, this guarantees an entertaining time. 4 stars.
August 26, 2024
Bless Milena McKay and Tantor Audio for hiring Abby Craden to voice this novelette!
At just under three hours, it’s the perfect “dessert” between longer or standard length audiobooks. A real delight!
Original review of the ebook:
This was a perfectly enjoyable novella with a very fun premise! When Cupid Academy graduate Abby Angellini meets Sabine Goddard, one of the most successful cupids ever at bringing perfect matches together, at the annual Cupid's Convention in Vegas, she finds Sabine even more alluring than the image in her text book. But Sabine has closed off her heart after being hurt by her ex wife, who she thought was her "perfect match." Fate interjects, requiring the two women to be in close proximity for the week, and although Sabine finds the younger woman's charms nearly irresistible, there's just no way she could ever risk her heart again. Right?
Loved the character of Abby. Though 15 years Sabine's junior, she was smart, likable and held her own with the uber successful business executive. Ice queen stories are appealing to me - especially when they fight and fight to hold on to their hearts, but to no avail. The melting is such a great payoff. Sometimes you feel like a novella is too short to fully tell a story, but that wasn't the case here. After being impressed by McKay's debut The Delicate Things We Make, it's nice to see that it wasn't a fluke. I look forward to what's next by this talented new author! 4.5 stars
At just under three hours, it’s the perfect “dessert” between longer or standard length audiobooks. A real delight!
Original review of the ebook:
This was a perfectly enjoyable novella with a very fun premise! When Cupid Academy graduate Abby Angellini meets Sabine Goddard, one of the most successful cupids ever at bringing perfect matches together, at the annual Cupid's Convention in Vegas, she finds Sabine even more alluring than the image in her text book. But Sabine has closed off her heart after being hurt by her ex wife, who she thought was her "perfect match." Fate interjects, requiring the two women to be in close proximity for the week, and although Sabine finds the younger woman's charms nearly irresistible, there's just no way she could ever risk her heart again. Right?
Loved the character of Abby. Though 15 years Sabine's junior, she was smart, likable and held her own with the uber successful business executive. Ice queen stories are appealing to me - especially when they fight and fight to hold on to their hearts, but to no avail. The melting is such a great payoff. Sometimes you feel like a novella is too short to fully tell a story, but that wasn't the case here. After being impressed by McKay's debut The Delicate Things We Make, it's nice to see that it wasn't a fluke. I look forward to what's next by this talented new author! 4.5 stars
February 2, 2022
This is short. And the worldbuilding is very light in regards to how cupids function, which is probably fine. I had to forcefully stop wondering about Aries and Zeus in the modern world because that seems like a really bad thing. But I liked Aphrodite and the muses and godlings we meet. And the cupids were interesting and I liked the idea of them having a yearly convention in Vegas (of all places).
Plus, Abby and Sabine were a lot of fun and I liked them getting to know one another. Sabine's negative motivation* was a drag and her whole hang-up regarding her ex never did come together for me. But Abby was a delight and Sabine's more human moments were quite touching.
In the end, Aphrodite really stole the show and I enjoyed it well enough for a solid four star rating, I think. It handled the short length well and I liked the ending. Okay, the grand gesture doesn't work if you scrutinize it at all, but it was cute while it was happening.
A note about Steamy: I let this review go long enough I forget details. But there's some explicit sex and it supported the story well and wasn't enough to get past the middle of my steam tolerance.
* Negative Motivations: I kind of hate that the term "negative motivation" isn't widespread, yet. Since it isn't, I'm going to save off this little jag to append to my reviews that feature the term. Jennifer Crusie blogged about it a bit back (or, if that link doesn't work, here's a cache of the original) and it changed how I understand story. The problem with the term is that if you've never heard it before, you'd assume it meant motivations that are harmful or immoral. Not so. What it refers to is motivations not to do something. The thing is that many of us are motivated to not do things for a lot of different, perfectly valid and reasonable, reasons. The problem is that in a story motivations to not do things are a huge drag on the plot—particularly considering the fact that most negative motivations are overcome by the character simply deciding they don't care any more (or, rather, that they do care and are now motivated to do the thing). So not only do you have a counter to action but you also have a situation where to overcome it, all a character has to do is change their mind. Which means eventually, the reader is rooting for the character to get over him/herself already and do the thing we want them to do. Conflict drives story. Conflict between a reader and a main character drives readers away from story.
Plus, Abby and Sabine were a lot of fun and I liked them getting to know one another. Sabine's negative motivation* was a drag and her whole hang-up regarding her ex never did come together for me. But Abby was a delight and Sabine's more human moments were quite touching.
In the end, Aphrodite really stole the show and I enjoyed it well enough for a solid four star rating, I think. It handled the short length well and I liked the ending. Okay, the grand gesture doesn't work if you scrutinize it at all, but it was cute while it was happening.
A note about Steamy: I let this review go long enough I forget details. But there's some explicit sex and it supported the story well and wasn't enough to get past the middle of my steam tolerance.
* Negative Motivations: I kind of hate that the term "negative motivation" isn't widespread, yet. Since it isn't, I'm going to save off this little jag to append to my reviews that feature the term. Jennifer Crusie blogged about it a bit back (or, if that link doesn't work, here's a cache of the original) and it changed how I understand story. The problem with the term is that if you've never heard it before, you'd assume it meant motivations that are harmful or immoral. Not so. What it refers to is motivations not to do something. The thing is that many of us are motivated to not do things for a lot of different, perfectly valid and reasonable, reasons. The problem is that in a story motivations to not do things are a huge drag on the plot—particularly considering the fact that most negative motivations are overcome by the character simply deciding they don't care any more (or, rather, that they do care and are now motivated to do the thing). So not only do you have a counter to action but you also have a situation where to overcome it, all a character has to do is change their mind. Which means eventually, the reader is rooting for the character to get over him/herself already and do the thing we want them to do. Conflict drives story. Conflict between a reader and a main character drives readers away from story.
May 31, 2025
5/30/25 update: Re-listen. So smooth and sexy once again. Abby Craden, sigh.
One of my reading joys is when an author surprises me. I don’t know what I expected but maybe not this hilarious charmer of a book. Abby Angelini is a Junior Cupid, a rookie, attending her first Cupids’ Convention in Las Vegas. She is an adorable sweetheart who everyone likes, a Cupid Next Door type of gal. Abby’s excited to meet her idol, Sabine Goddard, who is an ice-in-her-veins financial wizard by day and a legendary Cupid the rest of the time. The burn is hot and their chemistry smolders and crackles on every page. Both the mains and secondary characters are drawn out well even though it’s just a novella. But what I love best is Sabine’s and Abby’s banter, which had me squealing. I thought, this high is the feeling we readers chase every time we open a new book. I listened to the audiobook and Abby Craden adds gasoline to the fire. There’s a Book 2 coming out shortly so I’m reading that one soon.
One of my reading joys is when an author surprises me. I don’t know what I expected but maybe not this hilarious charmer of a book. Abby Angelini is a Junior Cupid, a rookie, attending her first Cupids’ Convention in Las Vegas. She is an adorable sweetheart who everyone likes, a Cupid Next Door type of gal. Abby’s excited to meet her idol, Sabine Goddard, who is an ice-in-her-veins financial wizard by day and a legendary Cupid the rest of the time. The burn is hot and their chemistry smolders and crackles on every page. Both the mains and secondary characters are drawn out well even though it’s just a novella. But what I love best is Sabine’s and Abby’s banter, which had me squealing. I thought, this high is the feeling we readers chase every time we open a new book. I listened to the audiobook and Abby Craden adds gasoline to the fire. There’s a Book 2 coming out shortly so I’m reading that one soon.
February 12, 2021
I have to admit I struggled with the writing prose of this one. It came across as so very wordy in that "Aren't I so smart in my quips?" way, punctuated with lots of smug self satisfaction you could feel oozing from the author in between. It grated and irritated on me to the point I wanted to drop it, several times.
I guess I enjoyed the story, I liked the two opposites of 'sort of' Ice Queen Sabine, and more naive newbie Abby... But I loathed the constant mentions of Abby being a 'sweet cinnamon roll' and the blatant suggestive banter.
I had been looking forward to the Authors full length novel, but if this condescending wordsmithing continues there, I'm afraid it'll be short lived. Kindle Unlimited, so give it a go if you're subscribed. *shrug*
I guess I enjoyed the story, I liked the two opposites of 'sort of' Ice Queen Sabine, and more naive newbie Abby... But I loathed the constant mentions of Abby being a 'sweet cinnamon roll' and the blatant suggestive banter.
I had been looking forward to the Authors full length novel, but if this condescending wordsmithing continues there, I'm afraid it'll be short lived. Kindle Unlimited, so give it a go if you're subscribed. *shrug*
February 13, 2021
I started reading this Valentine's Day novella because I had read so many good things about Milena McKay's first novel (thank you KJ and Jude), which is not available on audio (yet), and so I figured I might just start with this.
I must confess, as much as I like stories of this length in fanfic, I was a little worried. I really like character-driven stories and that's just really hard to achieve with the shorter amount of words of a novella.
The story starts off following Abby, newly appointed junior Cupid, who just graduated from cupid college top of her class and now is at her very first cupid convention in Las Vegas. She's not only ambitious, but also idealistic and quite sharp. I liked her a lot. But it's not for nothing that the others call her a cinnamon roll.
The trouble starts when the first meeting with her idol Sabine, Queen of Perfect Matches, goes a little different as expected, as they inadvertently end up in the same room at the Bellagio in a completely booked out city.
I liked how Abby, although moonstruck, stands her ground to the 15 years older Sabine. Sabine, a typical Ice Queen, is recently divorced from her perfect match, and clearly unhappy. However, she's not totally immune to Abby's charm, and sparks fly. But Sabine's walls are high. Although this was sometimes frustrating, I liked how this played out in the end, with a little help from Aphrodite.
Since I found Sabine's character a little harder to grasp, I really liked the alternating POVs, which also made the story really fun. Also, Las Vegas really was the perfect setting for the story. I went there once for the ClexaCon and could picture it perfectly.
All in all, a really enjoyable story and I'm really looking forward to reading more from this author.
PS) When I picture Sabine in my mind, I see Cate Blanchett.
I must confess, as much as I like stories of this length in fanfic, I was a little worried. I really like character-driven stories and that's just really hard to achieve with the shorter amount of words of a novella.
The story starts off following Abby, newly appointed junior Cupid, who just graduated from cupid college top of her class and now is at her very first cupid convention in Las Vegas. She's not only ambitious, but also idealistic and quite sharp. I liked her a lot. But it's not for nothing that the others call her a cinnamon roll.
The trouble starts when the first meeting with her idol Sabine, Queen of Perfect Matches, goes a little different as expected, as they inadvertently end up in the same room at the Bellagio in a completely booked out city.
I liked how Abby, although moonstruck, stands her ground to the 15 years older Sabine. Sabine, a typical Ice Queen, is recently divorced from her perfect match, and clearly unhappy. However, she's not totally immune to Abby's charm, and sparks fly. But Sabine's walls are high. Although this was sometimes frustrating, I liked how this played out in the end, with a little help from Aphrodite.
Since I found Sabine's character a little harder to grasp, I really liked the alternating POVs, which also made the story really fun. Also, Las Vegas really was the perfect setting for the story. I went there once for the ClexaCon and could picture it perfectly.
All in all, a really enjoyable story and I'm really looking forward to reading more from this author.
PS) When I picture Sabine in my mind, I see Cate Blanchett.
November 10, 2021
A short, light, adorable and witty read. Lots of fluff and a grand gesture to win over THE ONE. Perfect end to my week 😊
March 11, 2021
Silly and sweet.
What happens between a junior cupid and a queen of the perfect match, is just amazing to follow. The story is funny, romantic and everything I hoped it would be. I really enjoyed The Perfect Match. This was my first book by Milena McKay and it certainly won't be my last.
What happens between a junior cupid and a queen of the perfect match, is just amazing to follow. The story is funny, romantic and everything I hoped it would be. I really enjoyed The Perfect Match. This was my first book by Milena McKay and it certainly won't be my last.
February 15, 2025
Cute novella. Always fun to read a fauxmance and a one bed story. Is there really a perfect match for everyone? Sabine and her ex were too perfect and never did all the little things that make a relationship work. Sabine and Abby are a cute pair
February 26, 2025
If you’re looking for a sapphic valentines novella with cupids this is worth devouring.
I adore Milena’s works but I wish that this was longer (the ending third especially.) I needed more ✨ I will happily inhale an entire series of these.
Both MCs being casually boob obsessed is so real. But there’s a wonderful balance of fluff and ice-queen vibes in this.
Anyhow I’ll now be running to grab the next book.
Rep: WLW MC, Lesbian MC. Central romance is WLW/Sapphic. Romance has an age gap (youngest character is in her 20s) and is cinnamon roll/ice queen vibes.
Set in: USA.
There’s a tiny dash of spice in this one.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// alcohol, sexual content (brief ish but on page.)
I adore Milena’s works but I wish that this was longer (the ending third especially.) I needed more ✨ I will happily inhale an entire series of these.
Both MCs being casually boob obsessed is so real. But there’s a wonderful balance of fluff and ice-queen vibes in this.
Anyhow I’ll now be running to grab the next book.
Rep: WLW MC, Lesbian MC. Central romance is WLW/Sapphic. Romance has an age gap (youngest character is in her 20s) and is cinnamon roll/ice queen vibes.
Set in: USA.
There’s a tiny dash of spice in this one.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// alcohol, sexual content (brief ish but on page.)
September 21, 2024
The Perfect Match by Milena McKay, narrated by the always-amazing Abby Craden, is an absolute delight from start to finish. This novella is a playful and unique take on love, romance, and all the complications that come with being a cupid. The concept of a cupid conference in Las Vegas had me grinning before I even pressed play, and the story itself lived up to every bit of that charm.
Abby Angellini, our junior cupid and self-described "cinnamon roll," is such a refreshing and lovable character. The term "cinnamon roll" refers to someone who's gentle, kind, and good-hearted, and it’s the first time I’ve encountered this term in a sapphic romance—and I absolutely loved it! Abby’s sweetness and sincerity really shine through, but what makes her character even more compelling is her strength. Despite being moonstruck by Sabine, her idol, and a much more experienced cupid, Abby stands her ground, refusing to let Sabine’s icy demeanor push her away.
Sabine Goddard is the quintessential Ice Queen—recently divorced, emotionally closed off, and hiding behind her perfect-match record. But despite her walls, she’s clearly intrigued by Abby’s charm, and the slow-burn romance between them is full of tension and sparks. Sabine’s emotional journey, from distant and cool to allowing herself to feel again, was incredibly well done. And while her walls could be frustrating at times, I appreciated how the novella didn’t rush this process. The eventual resolution, with a little help from Aphrodite herself, was both satisfying and heartwarming.
One of the most delightful aspects of this novella is the fun, whimsical world-building. A cupid convention? Sign me up! The setting was lighthearted yet brought just the right amount of tension and fun to the story. The contrast between Abby’s earnest determination and Sabine’s reluctant thawing was a joy to watch, and the humor and sweetness of their interactions really pulled me in.
And of course, Abby Craden’s narration was the cherry on top. Her stellar performance truly brought these characters to life. Craden perfectly captures the warmth and hopefulness of Abby, while nailing Sabine’s cool, controlled demeanor. The subtle shifts in tone, the pacing, and the emotion she conveys elevate the novella to a whole new level. Milena McKay’s beautiful, unique writing style shines in this audiobook, and Craden’s narration is the perfect complement.
This is a fun, flirty, and heartfelt novella that left me smiling long after the last chapter. Whether you’re in it for the adorable slow burn, the playful cupid universe, or just want another example of McKay’s incredible storytelling, this is a must-listen. It’s the perfect feel-good romance for Valentine’s Day—or any day, really!
Abby Angellini, our junior cupid and self-described "cinnamon roll," is such a refreshing and lovable character. The term "cinnamon roll" refers to someone who's gentle, kind, and good-hearted, and it’s the first time I’ve encountered this term in a sapphic romance—and I absolutely loved it! Abby’s sweetness and sincerity really shine through, but what makes her character even more compelling is her strength. Despite being moonstruck by Sabine, her idol, and a much more experienced cupid, Abby stands her ground, refusing to let Sabine’s icy demeanor push her away.
Sabine Goddard is the quintessential Ice Queen—recently divorced, emotionally closed off, and hiding behind her perfect-match record. But despite her walls, she’s clearly intrigued by Abby’s charm, and the slow-burn romance between them is full of tension and sparks. Sabine’s emotional journey, from distant and cool to allowing herself to feel again, was incredibly well done. And while her walls could be frustrating at times, I appreciated how the novella didn’t rush this process. The eventual resolution, with a little help from Aphrodite herself, was both satisfying and heartwarming.
One of the most delightful aspects of this novella is the fun, whimsical world-building. A cupid convention? Sign me up! The setting was lighthearted yet brought just the right amount of tension and fun to the story. The contrast between Abby’s earnest determination and Sabine’s reluctant thawing was a joy to watch, and the humor and sweetness of their interactions really pulled me in.
And of course, Abby Craden’s narration was the cherry on top. Her stellar performance truly brought these characters to life. Craden perfectly captures the warmth and hopefulness of Abby, while nailing Sabine’s cool, controlled demeanor. The subtle shifts in tone, the pacing, and the emotion she conveys elevate the novella to a whole new level. Milena McKay’s beautiful, unique writing style shines in this audiobook, and Craden’s narration is the perfect complement.
This is a fun, flirty, and heartfelt novella that left me smiling long after the last chapter. Whether you’re in it for the adorable slow burn, the playful cupid universe, or just want another example of McKay’s incredible storytelling, this is a must-listen. It’s the perfect feel-good romance for Valentine’s Day—or any day, really!
March 20, 2021
When Cupid falls in love, you know it is going to be epic!
What happens when the Ingénue meets her very experienced idol?
When I first read the synopsis for this book, I knew it was one hundred per cent of my kind of book. What wouldn’t a romance reader love to read about two cupids falling in love?
I was not disappointed. This book hit the ground running from the first chapter, and we were off on an adventure of romantic gestures and steamy kisses.
I think my favourite quote from the book says it all:
“I want the best, and I deserve the best. Love and flowers and rainbows and unicorns and actions. Actions of commitment and joy and passion and lust. I deserve grand gestures! Dammit, Sabine, I am worth it. And so are you, but you can’t even see it.”
I love how McKay named each chapter differently. With each new title, I was intrigued and couldn’t wait to get started. It’s probably why when I put this book down; it was 3 am. #funtimes
I think the way Sabine and Abby meet is officially my favourite meet-cute. Readers are going to love it.
All I keep thinking is, what if Aphrodite fell in love… Because now all I want is to read Milena McKay’s version of that story too.
The intensity of Sabine and Abby’s chemistry is palpable. It’s not even a slow build, but in fact, it just hits both of them as soon as they meet. It’s like a bomb of lust goes off for them both.
Loved this book so hard I can’t wait to reread it. This was the perfect book to read at the perfect moment. A novella that can be read in one sitting that gives everything that this romance reader is looking for. Bravo!
What happens when the Ingénue meets her very experienced idol?
When I first read the synopsis for this book, I knew it was one hundred per cent of my kind of book. What wouldn’t a romance reader love to read about two cupids falling in love?
I was not disappointed. This book hit the ground running from the first chapter, and we were off on an adventure of romantic gestures and steamy kisses.
I think my favourite quote from the book says it all:
“I want the best, and I deserve the best. Love and flowers and rainbows and unicorns and actions. Actions of commitment and joy and passion and lust. I deserve grand gestures! Dammit, Sabine, I am worth it. And so are you, but you can’t even see it.”
I love how McKay named each chapter differently. With each new title, I was intrigued and couldn’t wait to get started. It’s probably why when I put this book down; it was 3 am. #funtimes
I think the way Sabine and Abby meet is officially my favourite meet-cute. Readers are going to love it.
All I keep thinking is, what if Aphrodite fell in love… Because now all I want is to read Milena McKay’s version of that story too.
The intensity of Sabine and Abby’s chemistry is palpable. It’s not even a slow build, but in fact, it just hits both of them as soon as they meet. It’s like a bomb of lust goes off for them both.
Loved this book so hard I can’t wait to reread it. This was the perfect book to read at the perfect moment. A novella that can be read in one sitting that gives everything that this romance reader is looking for. Bravo!
February 8, 2022
This was really cute and fun. I love the bits of mythology and Greek gods we got peppered in there too.
August 21, 2024
The Perfect Match is a delightful little romance with a perfect grumpy/sunshine (ice queen/naive girl next door) pairing. The chapter titles are witty, add a little peek of what’s to come, and make me giggle out loud. Sabine and Abby are well-developed main and the supporting characters especially Aprophrodite add a a little zip to the overall narrative. The chemistry between Sabine and Abby is apparent from their first run-in and only gets stronger as the story progresses.
Abby Craden’s narration adds a whole new dimension to this fantastic novella! Craden’s vocal range and ability to maintain consistent character voices make the audio all the more compelling. The smoky, sexy voice she uses for Sabine completely fits her vibe. As does Abby’s slightly higher more enthusiastic tone. Her pacing, intonations, and inflections are perfect, making the experience all the more immersive.
I always appreciate an ice queen/naive younger woman pairing and Sabine and Abby fit their roles perfectly. Sabine’s standoffish tendencies give her a mysterious air and Abby’s “Cinnamon roll” qualities are extremely endearing. What I enjoyed most was despite Abby’s more naive qualities (and are they actually naive?), underneath, she’s sturdy and fearless especially when she lets Sabine see her spine! I love the balance between tenderness and resilience play out.
The Perfect Match is a super cute and entertaining novella about a recent Cupid’s Academy graduate whose world is tilted off its axis at her first Cupid’s Convention when she is thrust into the orbit of Sabine Goddard, her idol. The story is filled with quivers and arrows, romance, laughs, and above all else…love! The balance between lighthearted tender moments and deep eye-opening discussions makes this unique and delightful. Whether you read it or listen to the audio, you are definitely in for a treat!
Abby Craden’s narration adds a whole new dimension to this fantastic novella! Craden’s vocal range and ability to maintain consistent character voices make the audio all the more compelling. The smoky, sexy voice she uses for Sabine completely fits her vibe. As does Abby’s slightly higher more enthusiastic tone. Her pacing, intonations, and inflections are perfect, making the experience all the more immersive.
I always appreciate an ice queen/naive younger woman pairing and Sabine and Abby fit their roles perfectly. Sabine’s standoffish tendencies give her a mysterious air and Abby’s “Cinnamon roll” qualities are extremely endearing. What I enjoyed most was despite Abby’s more naive qualities (and are they actually naive?), underneath, she’s sturdy and fearless especially when she lets Sabine see her spine! I love the balance between tenderness and resilience play out.
The Perfect Match is a super cute and entertaining novella about a recent Cupid’s Academy graduate whose world is tilted off its axis at her first Cupid’s Convention when she is thrust into the orbit of Sabine Goddard, her idol. The story is filled with quivers and arrows, romance, laughs, and above all else…love! The balance between lighthearted tender moments and deep eye-opening discussions makes this unique and delightful. Whether you read it or listen to the audio, you are definitely in for a treat!
March 6, 2024
Excuse the pun, but this novella about cupids doesn't quite hit the mark for me.
I really enjoyed The Headmistress by Milena McKay, so I was excited about reading a Valentines-themed book. Unfortunately, the writing style didn't fully suit the story to me. Maybe a bit more editing to vary the word use could have helped.
Great things: I loved the concept of a cupid universe. I wanted to know more about this universe and how it works, since they interact with normal people. The scene was super hot. Oh wow, the grand romantic gesture was very swoon-worthy, so well done on that. The theories and ultimately the reveal of the concept of "perfect match" was interesting and a nice touch.
Not-so-great: I wasn't very drawn to either character. I know novellas can be harder to write for this reason. I didn't get how the massive age gap served or added to the storyline. This all would work if they were roughly the same age or even about five years separated. Also, in their first meeting, felt unnatural. Their professors hit on them a lot, which was...do normal laws not apply to cupids? The overuse of "cinnamon roll" became too much and this is coming from someone with a cinnamon roll shelf on gr.
For a book so focused on amorous love, I think we deserved a full, delicious sex scene instead of the more disjointed one. We know McKay excels with the spicy scenes, so my expectations were high there.
Three stars!
I really enjoyed The Headmistress by Milena McKay, so I was excited about reading a Valentines-themed book. Unfortunately, the writing style didn't fully suit the story to me. Maybe a bit more editing to vary the word use could have helped.
Great things: I loved the concept of a cupid universe. I wanted to know more about this universe and how it works, since they interact with normal people. The scene was super hot. Oh wow, the grand romantic gesture was very swoon-worthy, so well done on that. The theories and ultimately the reveal of the concept of "perfect match" was interesting and a nice touch.
Not-so-great: I wasn't very drawn to either character. I know novellas can be harder to write for this reason. I didn't get how the massive age gap served or added to the storyline. This all would work if they were roughly the same age or even about five years separated. Also, in their first meeting, felt unnatural. Their professors hit on them a lot, which was...do normal laws not apply to cupids? The overuse of "cinnamon roll" became too much and this is coming from someone with a cinnamon roll shelf on gr.
For a book so focused on amorous love, I think we deserved a full, delicious sex scene instead of the more disjointed one. We know McKay excels with the spicy scenes, so my expectations were high there.
Three stars!
February 1, 2021
***An ARC of this book was provided by the author for an honest review.***
⭐️4.5⭐️
Milena McKay has done it again! She certainly is going to be one of those authors whose names on the book cover is enough for sapphic readers to want to read it.
With The Perfect Match, a 100-paged novella, McKay accomplished to write a well-crafted world of cupids (plus other mythological figures) with well-thought-out characters. The book is written in third person, from the POV of both protagonists, which I thought always work well for a novella.
This is a romance story with a profound yet slight touch of Science (i.e. Statistics) AND dry humour. Readers can expect pleasantly surprising and smooth turns of events.
On top of that, McKay's clever wording easily made me feel every emotion she wanted to evoke. And I just always find myself swooning over her selection of beautiful words that did not seem to be there just to simply impress and to construct elegant strings of words and sentences -- her set of vocabulary emphasizes the intellectual aspect of the whole narrative.
The Perfect Match is about two cupids, whose job is to ensure that humans find love and/or their perfect match:
Abby Angellini is a costume designer in Los Angeles and a junior cupid attending her first Cupid Convention in Las Vegas where she met her idol, the renowned cupid — The Perfect Match Queen — Sabine Goddard, who works as a partner in a financial firm in New York.
The two women are as opposites as their cats and dog respectively. Abby is considered a "cinnamon roll" (kind, beyond innocent); but I thought she is far from naive and fearful. Her character development, however, is such a wonderful thing to witness in the story. On the other hand, Sabine, a woman wounded by her past, displays an aloof persona with an acerbic tongue. Still, I couldn't help but fall in love with her!
Most importantly, the chemistry between Abby and Sabine did not feel forced which, sometimes, happens in novellas. I still think that this can be considered as a slow-burn romance that was executed brilliantly by McKay.
Having said all of the above, I could not recommend this book more to its future readers! It's bound to be one of their lovely and awesome reads this Valentine's season!
Category: ice queen, grumpy/sunshine, age gap, forced proximity, speculative fiction
⭐️4.5⭐️
Milena McKay has done it again! She certainly is going to be one of those authors whose names on the book cover is enough for sapphic readers to want to read it.
With The Perfect Match, a 100-paged novella, McKay accomplished to write a well-crafted world of cupids (plus other mythological figures) with well-thought-out characters. The book is written in third person, from the POV of both protagonists, which I thought always work well for a novella.
This is a romance story with a profound yet slight touch of Science (i.e. Statistics) AND dry humour. Readers can expect pleasantly surprising and smooth turns of events.
On top of that, McKay's clever wording easily made me feel every emotion she wanted to evoke. And I just always find myself swooning over her selection of beautiful words that did not seem to be there just to simply impress and to construct elegant strings of words and sentences -- her set of vocabulary emphasizes the intellectual aspect of the whole narrative.
The Perfect Match is about two cupids, whose job is to ensure that humans find love and/or their perfect match:
Abby Angellini is a costume designer in Los Angeles and a junior cupid attending her first Cupid Convention in Las Vegas where she met her idol, the renowned cupid — The Perfect Match Queen — Sabine Goddard, who works as a partner in a financial firm in New York.
The two women are as opposites as their cats and dog respectively. Abby is considered a "cinnamon roll" (kind, beyond innocent); but I thought she is far from naive and fearful. Her character development, however, is such a wonderful thing to witness in the story. On the other hand, Sabine, a woman wounded by her past, displays an aloof persona with an acerbic tongue. Still, I couldn't help but fall in love with her!
Most importantly, the chemistry between Abby and Sabine did not feel forced which, sometimes, happens in novellas. I still think that this can be considered as a slow-burn romance that was executed brilliantly by McKay.
Having said all of the above, I could not recommend this book more to its future readers! It's bound to be one of their lovely and awesome reads this Valentine's season!
Category: ice queen, grumpy/sunshine, age gap, forced proximity, speculative fiction
March 27, 2022
Fun and clever romance.
August 26, 2021
I liked the idea of this story but to be honest, all that cupid and perfect match bla bla bla bored me. Generally too much telling/explaining instead of showing and using dialogues.
2.5 stars
2.5 stars
February 1, 2021
THE PERFECT VALENTINE’S GIFT FOR READERS
The Perfect Match launches with a seductive cover, where you follow the woman into the lovely magical bokeh background and open the book. The first page is a beautiful and relevant quote by Maya Angelou. The Chapter Titles on the next page are playful and mischievous. The chapters all begin with Where... that guides me to a specific time and place. If I were watching a play, I would expect a flirtatious announcer to come on stage with a scroll as she introduces each scene.
This story floats between fantasy, humor, and the profound complexities of love, which is very tricky to achieve, which the author does beautifully, delivering messages employing the cupids as an allegory.
The Perfect Match is a love story between two cupids. Abby trying to understand what exactly a perfect match is, and Sabine avoiding it personally at all costs. In cupidom, that is what makes the world go round. I am merrily transported into the fantasy of a cupid’s life.
There are goddesses and gods, and they rule the cupids. A cupid’s life especially for a newbie is filled with studies at the Cupid Academy. Being invited to the all-important cupid conference, and the glorious achievement of giving your best arrow shot for the perfect match is important to your career. A Cupid's life is serious and difficult work, occupied with academic studies, scholarly papers, and spirited debates about the theories and relevance of the perfect match and how many arrows to throw. There’s rigorous and complex coursework to complete. McKay tells the story in a fun and flirtatious manner that has you grinning and pulling you in for more.
The main characters, Abby and Sabine meet at the conference. Abby is a talented new cupid on a quest to obtain the answer to her question: What makes a perfect match? She knows just who to ask, Sabine Goddard, the Queen of Perfect Matches.
Sabine and Abby are opposites in temperament. Abby is optimistic, genuine, outspoken, approachable, and inquisitive in her thirst for knowledge and possible love. She is also daring and beautiful. Sabine is on the backside of love concerning herself. She is like a warrior, guarded, careful, pessimistic, and not willing to share herself. She is also stunningly beautiful. Their meeting was funny but terribly ill-timed. It did, however, bring them together in a luring mutual attraction. McKay introduces vivid character details to keep the attraction building as the story progresses. The secondary characters add to the fun and humor in the story as well as some very important revelations and of course drama.
Sabine and Abby must travel their own journey of love. Theories don’t work in matters of the heart. It is fragile, makes no sense, and is uncontrollable at times. McKay in her remarkable use of vocabulary and phrasing throughout this book writes, “Love is messy and wild and unpredictable. Love is glory and benediction and freedom. You and me, we give love, but there isn’t a god or cupid who can guarantee forever.”
This novella is fun, oh so sexy, and hot and McKay uses humor and wit to hook you into her message about the fears of loving someone, the search for your love and connection, and the possibility of it happening twice. After reading, you might examine as I did, about relationships past, present, and/or future.
McKay prods and pushes the Cupids to ask: Do you want to be only the kind of Cupid who stands on the edge of love piercing couples with your arrows or do you plunge and take the risk to trust your heart for love? Is this the journey Sabine and Abby will take?
After reading this story, you will circle back to Maya Angelou’s quote. I won’t tell you what it is, you have to read Milena McKay’s novella, The Perfect Match.
I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
The Perfect Match launches with a seductive cover, where you follow the woman into the lovely magical bokeh background and open the book. The first page is a beautiful and relevant quote by Maya Angelou. The Chapter Titles on the next page are playful and mischievous. The chapters all begin with Where... that guides me to a specific time and place. If I were watching a play, I would expect a flirtatious announcer to come on stage with a scroll as she introduces each scene.
This story floats between fantasy, humor, and the profound complexities of love, which is very tricky to achieve, which the author does beautifully, delivering messages employing the cupids as an allegory.
The Perfect Match is a love story between two cupids. Abby trying to understand what exactly a perfect match is, and Sabine avoiding it personally at all costs. In cupidom, that is what makes the world go round. I am merrily transported into the fantasy of a cupid’s life.
There are goddesses and gods, and they rule the cupids. A cupid’s life especially for a newbie is filled with studies at the Cupid Academy. Being invited to the all-important cupid conference, and the glorious achievement of giving your best arrow shot for the perfect match is important to your career. A Cupid's life is serious and difficult work, occupied with academic studies, scholarly papers, and spirited debates about the theories and relevance of the perfect match and how many arrows to throw. There’s rigorous and complex coursework to complete. McKay tells the story in a fun and flirtatious manner that has you grinning and pulling you in for more.
The main characters, Abby and Sabine meet at the conference. Abby is a talented new cupid on a quest to obtain the answer to her question: What makes a perfect match? She knows just who to ask, Sabine Goddard, the Queen of Perfect Matches.
Sabine and Abby are opposites in temperament. Abby is optimistic, genuine, outspoken, approachable, and inquisitive in her thirst for knowledge and possible love. She is also daring and beautiful. Sabine is on the backside of love concerning herself. She is like a warrior, guarded, careful, pessimistic, and not willing to share herself. She is also stunningly beautiful. Their meeting was funny but terribly ill-timed. It did, however, bring them together in a luring mutual attraction. McKay introduces vivid character details to keep the attraction building as the story progresses. The secondary characters add to the fun and humor in the story as well as some very important revelations and of course drama.
Sabine and Abby must travel their own journey of love. Theories don’t work in matters of the heart. It is fragile, makes no sense, and is uncontrollable at times. McKay in her remarkable use of vocabulary and phrasing throughout this book writes, “Love is messy and wild and unpredictable. Love is glory and benediction and freedom. You and me, we give love, but there isn’t a god or cupid who can guarantee forever.”
This novella is fun, oh so sexy, and hot and McKay uses humor and wit to hook you into her message about the fears of loving someone, the search for your love and connection, and the possibility of it happening twice. After reading, you might examine as I did, about relationships past, present, and/or future.
McKay prods and pushes the Cupids to ask: Do you want to be only the kind of Cupid who stands on the edge of love piercing couples with your arrows or do you plunge and take the risk to trust your heart for love? Is this the journey Sabine and Abby will take?
After reading this story, you will circle back to Maya Angelou’s quote. I won’t tell you what it is, you have to read Milena McKay’s novella, The Perfect Match.
I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
August 6, 2022
This was a very fun and enjoyable read. Despite it being so short both characters felt well fleshed out, their romance and chemistry blossoming in a delightful way. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
April 2, 2024
5 Stars
I’ve raved about books/novellas that had 160+ pages and were good and this? 109??? And it was utterly brilliant, funny, heartbreaking and sweet?? I mean… Milena McKay. Of course it’s good. It’s short but complete. Characterisation, plot and pace was perfect for me.
I’ve raved about books/novellas that had 160+ pages and were good and this? 109??? And it was utterly brilliant, funny, heartbreaking and sweet?? I mean… Milena McKay. Of course it’s good. It’s short but complete. Characterisation, plot and pace was perfect for me.
February 10, 2024
This was lovely, I just wish it had been longer.
June 17, 2025
so cute!!!!!
September 25, 2025
considering how short this book is, it's crazy how much i enjoyed sabine and abby's relationship
February 10, 2023
Perfectly likeable novella. Full bodied story and characters for a short story.
May 8, 2021
This was a cute romance. I liked the idea of cupids and cupid school and conventions. I didn't like Sabine all that much although I could relate to her feelings about Elle. Abby knew who she is, and what she wants. Some scenes were fun but ultimately this was just OK for me.
February 8, 2021
A Perfect Match is the perfect quick story! I was given an ARC and I couldn’t put the book down ! Abby and Sabine are wonderfully fleshed out characters, and the sexual tension, woo wee ! Brilliant writing, imaginative story, hot MC and hilarious supporting characters (if you read this, you’ll know who I mean). And come on, Greek Gods ! I enjoyed Milena’s debut novel, Delicate Things We Make (pick it up, if you haven’t yet, you will not be sorry) and absolutely loved this wonderful and whimsical (imo) romp! Can’t wait for the next book! Milena’s becoming an author who’s books I’ll just buy w/o hesitation. So do yourself a favor and pick up this novella - you won’t be let down. Major kudos to Milena !
December 10, 2025
okay, but can sabine or abby shoot me next?! i need my perfect match asap!! 💘💘💘
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