Secrets of the World's Worst Matchmaker

The Baileys #7

by Piper Rayne

Was, wenn aus besten Freunden plötzlich mehr wird?

Juno Bailey hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, ihre Freunde und Familienmitglieder zu verkuppeln. Und endlich hat sie auch die perfekte Partnerin für ihren Sandkastenfreund Colton gefunden. Erst als Colton bereits mit der wunderschönen Französin verlobt ist, merkt Juno, dass sie selbst in ihn verliebt ist. Zwischen Anzugfittings, Tanzstunden und Kindheitserinnerungen muss sie sich entscheiden: Kann sie Colton vergessen oder soll sie um ihre Liebe kämpfen?

Genres: Friends To Lovers, Romance, Audiobook, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance, New Adult

282 pages, ebook

First published June 23, 2020

About the author

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Reviews

[Anovelqueen · Rating 4 out of 5]

***4 STARS***

I needed this rom com in my life right about now. It came at the right time. This is definitely a feelgood romance with all the great feels. I felt like I was watching a Hallmark movie the entire time I was reading. The only thing that was missing was that it wasn't Christmas. (Hallmark movie fans will get that).

Juno and Colton have been best friends since they were six. Now Colton is getting married and Juno hates it. It was truly a friends to lovers book. I won't give away any spoilers but there was no cheating involved in this book. I loved how the author spun the tale. It was perfect.

This is my first foray into the Bailey clan. I loved it and felt like it was one great family and I can't wait to catch up with the other books and learn about the other brothers and sisters. This book can be read as a stand-alone but I think you will enjoy it more and know the characters if you have read the series.

Piper Rayne is a new author for me but she is awesome and definitely on my auto-buy list. She had a perfect combination of sweet with naughty. Colton really surprised me in the bedroom...whew.

I highly recommend this amazing book.

[Heather Adores Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.15⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ The Bailey's #7
Others in the series ~ the whole series
Setting ~ Alaska
Publication date ~ June 23, 2020
Est Page Count ~ 265 (31 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 6 hours 35 minutes
Narrators ~ Tim Paige, Meg Sylvan
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ small town, MMC is engaged, best friends to lovers, some steamage

Juno & Colton have been best friend's for ages. He's currently engaged and as he's about to tie the knot she's realizing she made a mistake not expressing her feelings. Is it too late? And totally rude to the bride? Maybe ~ maybe not.

The flashbacks showing where it all started for these two was perfectly adorable. A bit of a slow burn waiting for these two to get things figured out and of course they both made me mad in the 3rd act, but all in all one of my favorites of the series.

Series notes:
Definitely recommend reading the series in order. The whole clan is heavily involved.

Narration notes:
Finally a different female narrator for the series. She really captured Juno’s tone perfectly, especially when she was sad about Colton’s pending nuptials.

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[Carmen Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Until I got my hands-on Juno's story, I really struggled with why she didn't admit to the feelings we all knew she felt for Colton. It never even occurred to me that she might be afraid, she has always come across as so self-assured. Juno held this aura of mystery that I never really bothered to try see through. But she felt so together and seemed to know what was going on with all her siblings I just figured she would have all her shit together. So as much as it sucked for her it was nice to see she was just as clueless as the rest of us.

Poor Colton was the one to suffer for Juno's fears and insecurities. But he had the patience of a saint and he knew that Juno was his destiny and he waited. I have to admit I was worried he had given up when we learnt of his engagement in the last book. And then I worried there was going to be a load of angst and drama. Of course, I should have known Piper Rayne would not steer us wrong.

I loved that this book had a lot of flash backs to them as they grew up. Showing us not just them but a lot of the Bailey clan through the ages. And even though we got a lot of the family, they were background to the story, except Gma D of course. As always the teasers for not just King’s book but also Sedona's has me wanting to dive into both books right now. Grrr I hate waiting.

[Keri Loves Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friends to lovers romance that brings the emotion, plus some sizzling heat. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, but I just LOVE the Bailey clan!!!

Juno is a matchmaker, so chasing her own happily ever after should be easy, right? However, losing her parents at thirteen left it’s mark. She’s afraid to take that step with anyone. Losing him is not an option.

Colton has always been by her side. The best friend she had since she was six years old, the one that can count on for anything. He’s her person, but she refuses to cross the line from friends to lovers no matter what her heart wants. Now she may just be too late because Colton is marrying someone else.

Juno struggles with losing the future she deserves, if she can’t move on from her past. This romance delivers some Bailey drama, a bit of angst and some heartache, but also the perfect HEA.

The Bailey clan always leaves me wanting more and that says a great deal about this series. We are seven books (plus two novellas) into the series. I cannot wait for the final two books!

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐
3 stars.

The story is cute …. but it is lacking.
For the situation they were in there should have been more angst and pining from both main characters.
And they have good chemistry and there are many sweet moments…. But the romance part felt rushed and like something was missing and kind of jumbled.

The main characters seem rather formulaic…. Stereotypical in both appearance/looks and personalities etc.

The grandmother is rather intrusive and does not respect boundaries or privacy.
And her character is kind of over the top and annoying. (jarring to read)

On the plus side it is a small town romance with ordinary people with mostly ordinary jobs (veterinarian,tattooist, chef, fireman etc.) No billionaire in sight.

[Nadine Bookaholic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Piper and Rayne gift us with a journey through Colton and Juno’s friendship that started when they were six years old. This was by far the most emotional story of the series.

This book had me in tears for about the first 25-30% of it, flashbacks and heartfelt moments of times past from their childhood together. We are taken on a journey from the moment Juno and Colton met, to her parents deaths, to preteen & teen years, to the present day, some of it was funny, some of it was super sad, all of it was relevant in the development of their relationship.

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[Piper Rayne]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Favorite in the Series!” - Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊!
𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙍𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙇𝘿'𝙎 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙍 is 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀!

She ties the straw wrapper in a knot, pulling both ends to see if it breaks. She’s been doing that since high school. It tears right in the middle of the knot, and she crumples it in her hand.
“Someone’s thinking of you.” I nod toward the now-balled white paper.
“I think I’ve just mastered how to pull the paper, so it breaks in the middle of the knot,” she grumbles.
“No, it’s because I’m always thinking of you.”
She blows out a breath and sips her diet soda. “You can’t say things like that.”
“Why not? I’m your friend.”
“My friend who’s about to become someone’s husband.”

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[zae · Rating 3 out of 5]

My most anticipated book from The Baileys!!! The main trope is childhood best friends-to-lovers but the thing is: Juno found a match for her best friend Colton and now he’s getting married to someone else.

Right off the bat let me just say that I’m so glad there isn’t any cheating in this book. I read the author’s note at the end and saw that they considered it but realized it would be very out of character for Juno & Colton to do so. It also made me happy to find out the reason for Colton’s engagement with someone else to begin with — it was just to help her get a green card.

The romance was cute but a bit lacking tbh. Juno and Colton’s chemistry and sweet moments have always been shown throughout the previous books and here we see more into their relationship. It was a bit lacking… there’s a lot more potential, there could’ve been more angst and pining given their situation. I'm a bit disappointed with the romance aspect.

I love the flashback scenes because it showed the friendship and loveline that Juno always had with Colton, but also the family dynamic of the Baileys. Even Liam and Colton!! They’ve been in the lives of the Bailey kids for so long and they’ve always felt like family.

It made me appreciate their dynamic a lot more too since it was shown how the two eldest siblings (Austin and Savannah) stepped up to take care of the rest of them after the accident happened, how the Baileys have always been looking out for each other growing up, and ofcourse Grandma Dori being there for them to take care of them too.

I just love how the authors are able to bring life to all 9 siblings and Grandma Dori in every book. I can’t wait for the next one as always!! I can’t believe this series is nearing its end :(

Rating: 3.5/5

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Secrets of the World's Worst Matchmaker by Piper Rayne was everything I was hoping for.
The storyline is well written, entertaining from start to end, all the characters play a part in making this such a good read and I loved revisiting all the Baileys and their loved ones.

Juno and Colton have been best friends since they were very young, they've been through so much together and I totally understood Juno's fear of giving into her feelings for Colton.
For Colton there's only ever been one woman for him, and that's Juno. He's been patient and understanding of her fears but the time has come for him to open himself up and show her together they can overcome Juno's fears and enjoy these intense feelings they share.
These two made my heart swoon with their story, I loved them together, I have no doubt they were going to have a long and happy life together.



This series keeps getting better and better. Each Bailey sibling has been a joy getting to know and I can't wait to get Kingston's book next in Winning my Best Friend's Girl

Overall, Secrets of the World's Worst Matchmaker is a beautiful and heartwarming read and a great addition to the Baileys series.

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[Ally.Always.Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars.

OMG.
I have been waiting for this book for sooooo looooong!
Worth. The. Wait.
Colton is perfection.

[Sparkles · Rating 5 out of 5]

„Jede Frau verdient einen Mann, der sie so ansieht wie Colton dich.“ 
(Stella zu Juno in Secrets of a smalltown girl) 


Worum geht’s? 

Juno Bailey hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, ihre Freunde und Familienmitglieder zu verkuppeln. Und endlich hat sie auch die perfekte Partnerin für ihren Sandkastenfreund Colton gefunden. Erst als Colton bereits mit der wunderschönen Französin verlobt ist, merkt Juno, dass sie selbst in ihn verliebt ist. Zwischen Anzugfittings, Tanzstunden und Kindheitserinnerungen muss sie sich entscheiden: Kann sie Colton vergessen oder soll sie um ihre Liebe kämpfen?



Secrets of a small town girl ist Band 7 der Baileys-Reihe. Das Buch ist in sich geschlossen, es werden keine Vorkenntnisse benötigt. Es kommt jedoch zu Spoilern hinsichtlich der Vorgängerbände.

Schreibstil und inhaltliche Hinweise 

Das Cover zeigt wie immer das passende Pärchen zum Buch. Die Geschichte wird durch Juno und Colton wechselnd aus der Ich-Perspektive erzählt und verläuft linear mit einigen Rückblenden auf Kindheitstage. Der Schreibstil ist locker, teilweise humorvoll und sehr angenehm zu lesen. Es gibt einige explizite Intimszenen. Das Buch thematisiert das potenziell triggernde Thema Tod von Angehörigen.



Meine Meinung 

Nach Hause kommen. Ja, es ist wieder soweit. Jedes Mal, wenn ich ein neues Buch der Baileys-Reihe aufschlage, ist es, als würde ich auf Familienbesuch zurückkehren nach Lake Starlight. Nunmehr schon zum siebten Mal, freue ich ich dennoch jedes Mal. Und auf Juno und Colton hatte ich mich nach den Vorbänden doch schon sehr gefreut. Sie ist die quirlige Partnervermittlerin der Stadt, er ist bester Freund – und verlobt mit seiner Tierarztkollegin. Was offenbar jeder außer der beiden weiß: Sie sind füreinander bestimmt und bis über beide Ohren ineinander verliebt. Doch jetzt will er eine andere heiraten?! Das verspricht viel Drama!



Colton und Juno muss man einfach lieben. Jeden für sich, aber auch beide zusammen. Der Leser wird mitten in die Geschichte geworfen. Colton ist verlobt, die nahende Hochzeit stets ein Thema und Juno fängt an, sich abzulenken. Gleichzeitig schreibt ihre Partnervermittlung rote Zahlen und alles könnte nicht weniger kompliziert sein. Die ganze Zeit fragt man sich: Wenn zwei Leute so offensichtlich zusammengehören, wieso sind sie es denn nicht? Mit einigen Rückblicken auf ihre Zeit als Kinder und Teenager wird man immer überraschter, denn die beiden sind sich teilweise sogar schon näher gekommen. Doch insbesondere Junos Motive, Colton auf Abstand zu halten, haben eine traurigen Hintergrund. Und so entwickelt sich das Drama langsam, aber offensichtlich. Erträgt Juno es, dass Colton eine andere heiratet? Nicht wirklich. Tut sie etwas dagegen? Nein. Möchte man sie permanent schütteln? OH JA! Und trotzdem kann man verstehen, wieso sie vielleicht nicht so aus ihrer Haut kann. Denn ein Aspekt, der in diesem Buch beleuchtet wird, der vorher zwar öfter angesprochen wurde, aber nie viel Raum bekam: Der Verlust der Baileys-Eltern. Haltet eure Taschentücher bereit, denn auch in dieser locker-leichten Reihe kann einem das Herz brechen. Und man erfährt eben auch, welche Rolle Colton für Juno in diesen schweren Zeiten gespielt hat.



Eigentlich ist Friends to Lovers nicht gerade mein bevorzugtes Thema. Denn oft habe ich Fragezeichen, wieso beide so lange umeinander herumtänzeln. Entsprechend war ich vor diesem Buch auch etwas unsicher, ob es mich wird begeistern können. Aber das hat es und in vollen Zügen. Von Anfang an war ich total im Buch drin, ich konnte nicht aufhören zu lesen (und zeitweise zu hören) und habe mit Colton und Juno gelacht, mit den anderen geschmachtet undicht wieder und wieder in das urige Lake Starlight Örtchen und seine Bewohner verliebt. Die verrückte Grandma Dori, ihre kuriose beste Freundin Ethel und auch neue Charaktere wie der Tierarztchef von Colton sorgten immer wieder für Unterhaltung. Es ist die gelungene Mischung aus belanglosen Nebensächlichkeiten, die zum Lachen einladen, spritzigen Dialogen und „euer Ernst?“-Momenten, in denen man Juno und Colton eigentlich nur zusammen irgendwo einsperren wollte. Ein großes Problem hatte ich anfangs ehrlich gesagt aber damit, dass Colton verlobt ist. Ich mag es mich wirklich, wenn eine intakte Beziehung irgendwie zerbrochen wird oder man das Gefühl hat, der Protagonist sitzt zwischen den Stühlen. Dieses Nichts Halbes – nichts Ganzes mag ich einfach nicht. Entsprechend begeistert war ich davon, wie die Autorinnen mit dem Problem umgingen. Verkrampfte Doppeldates von Juno mit ihrem neusten Kunden und Colton mit seiner Verlobten, bei denen so alles schief geht, was nur sein kann, sind hierbei nur der Anfang. Als dann final aufgelöst wird, wieso Colton Brigette heiraten möchte, war ich von diesem Twist so überrascht, dass ich wirklich lachen musste. Unerwartet, aber unglaublich passend – das hätte ich nicht erwartet. Piper Rayne schafft es einfach immer wieder, mit kleinen Sachen die Bücher auf den Kopf zu stellen. Und diese Kreativität sorgt eben auch dafür, dass selbst Band 7 der Reihe nicht langweilt, dass man nicht genug von den ganzen Baileys und ihren Eskapaden bekommt und man mitfiebert, wer jetzt schon so weit mit der Beziehung ist, dass es Babys gibt (und ja, die nächste Generation Baileys wird wohl auch wieder sehr umfangreich!).



Nach gut zwei Dritteln des Buches war ich kurz irritiert, weil ich mich ehrlich gesagt gefragt habe, was jetzt noch passieren soll, immerhin war für mich an dieser Stelle alles „geklärt“. Ich bin ehrlich, die endlosen Seiten Bettgeflüster waren jetzt nichts meins und hätten für mich nicht sein müssen, gleichzeitig gehören sie aber eben zu dieser Art Literatur. In Sorge, das Buch wird jetzt einfach nur unnötig in die Länge gezogen, ging es also weiter. Aber die Autorinnen hatten für Juno noch ein paar notwendige Erkenntnisse geplant, die für ein wenig Drama, jede Menge Anspannung und eine nicht minder große Erleichterung sorgen. Ja, hier muss man einiges durchstehen, um zum verdienten Happy End zu kommen. Aber jede Seite war es wert. Und ich kann mit gutem Gewissen sagen, dass Juno und Colton vielleicht sogar bisher mein Lieblingsband der Reihe war.

Mein Fazit 

Secrets of a small town girl ist eine absolut gelungene Fortsetzung der unfassbar umfangreichen Baileys-Reihe. Obwohl es bereits Band 7 ist, wird man der Familie Bailey niemals müde und lässt sich wieder neu mitreißen. Colton und Juno haben mein Herz erobert, die Friends to Lovers Story spielt auf einem ganz besonderen Level und macht einfach Spaß. Wie immer voller Witz und Charme ein absolutes Wohlfühlbuch zum Verlieben. 

[Diese Rezension basiert auf einem vom Verlag oder vom Autor überlassenen Rezensionsexemplar. Meine Meinung wurde hiervon nicht beeinflusst.]

[iamreadingdreamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5⭐️

Und es ist schon wieder vorbei🥺 irgendwie fliegen diese Hörbücher immer so dahin! Die Geschichte von Colton und Juno hat mir echt gut gefallen wobei ich trotzdem gerne noch ein bisschen mehr über ihre jahrelange Freundschaft erfahren hätte. Die Rückblicke haben mir wirklich gut gefallen und auch die Bailey-Familie war wie immer einfache wundervoll! Die letzten 10% waren meiner Meinung nach ein bisschen zu dramatisch und hätten viel ruhiger ablaufen können. Außerdem konnte ich mich nur selten in Juno und dafür umso häufiger in Colton hineinversetzen. Sonst aber war es mal wieder eine gelungene, locker leichte Liebesgeschichte! Die Geschichte von Kingston und Stelle ist im Sommer als nächsten dran! Can’t wait✨

[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes when you want something so bad and you finally get it you realize maybe the anticipation was better than actually getting it and that’s how I feel about Secrets of the World’s Worst Matchmaker by Piper Rayne. I liked this book, but as I have wanted this book from the start of this series for me it fell a bit flat.

Friends since they were 6 years old everyone in Lake Starlight and both their families, thought Juno and Colton would one day profess their love for one another and get married. However 6 months ago Colton got engaged to Brigette and to say Juno isn’t dealing with it well is an understatement. I had issues with this even before I knew why they got engaged because Colton loved Juno, but she didn’t want to ruin their friendship and instead of trying to work on figuring out her issues he gets engaged. Don’t think I just blame this on Colton because I don’t; Juno was equally as guilty maybe even more. Always putting in the aloof, quirky front Juno had some issues stemming from her parents death when she was 13, I mean we all know it affected the Bailey kids in different ways, but for Juno it was a bit more because Juno had already felt like an outsider because she doesn’t look like any of her siblings. What I found hard to accept was Colton knows everything about Juno, he reads her so well and he knows there’s something holding her back but he didn’t insist on trying to get her help to deal with, he didn’t talk with Grandma Dori or her siblings to get their help with it, he just decided to play games and get engaged to a women he doesn’t even love. I don’t like when people play games in relationships and so this was a huge turn-off for me.

In every other book in this series when they were together I felt their chemistry and finding out a bit about their relationship through the years was a bit of an eye opener. In this book, their chemistry seemed off and while their sexy times were plentiful I just felt like something was missing. I honestly needed more time with them as lovers than the 50% of the book dealing with Colton’s upcoming wedding and Juno dating a different guy. I felt the part that was actually THEIR time was rushed and a bit chaotic and choppy. I get that Juno was trying to figure out her entire life not just her relationship, but the story just wasn’t cohesive.

This book seemed heavier than normal for this series. I did enjoy the time spent with the various Bailey family members. I loved seeing how the new parents were faring. I really loved the sibling moments between Juno and Kingston and seeing Kingston in a new light. Some very interesting developments at the end make me excited about what’s to come.

From time to time an author (or writing duo) I love will put out a book that doesn’t work for me and that’s to be expected. Not every reader is going to love every book. While this book didn’t work for me, I’m sure there will be a hundred readers who love it. I have a long relationship with Piper Rayne and this blip isn’t going to keep me from being the first in line for any of their upcoming releases.

While not my favorite book in this series, Secrets of the World’s Worst Matchmaker was still entertaining and an integral part of this series and not to be missed.

Review copy provided for a voluntary review.

[Lisa Jones]

Piper Rayne has given us yet another wonderful must-read story! Secrets of the World’s Worst Matchmaker is sweet and sexy and everything in between!

[Tpagirl Loves Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Secrets of the Worlds Worst Matchmaker by the authors Piper Rayne was the seventh book in their Baileys series.

Part of me was excited to finally be getting this book - but part of me was dreading it. Juno Bailey and Colton Stone have been best friends since they were six. They had been inseparable and knew everything there was to know about the other but they had never crossed the line. Anyone who knew them, family included, knew they were perfect for each other, but they stayed friend zoned. Now Colton was engaged and their dynamics changed.

To tell the story fully, the authors started at the present but also took us back in time periodically to Colton and Juno’s childhood memories for perspective. It wasn’t the typical friends to lovers trope - and I was grateful. The authors threw in some surprises with a few curves while simultaneously building up other Bailey stories - Kingston and Sedona respectively. But with that said, the entire Bailey clan was still front and center with fun bantering, over protectiveness and loyalty. Who doesn’t love a good Bailey story?!

Kingston is up next in Winning My Best Friend’s girl with Sedona not far behind in Rules for Dating Your Ex.

[Booked & Busy Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Juno’s story is FINALLY here and what a story it is! Secrets of the World’s Worst Matchmaker is the story of Juno and Colton, two people who have been friends forever (and in love with each other as well). This friends to lovers story was SO much more than I expected and left me absolutely speechless. The banter, chemistry, and the friendship between Juno and Colton were fantastic. This is by far my favorite book out of the entire series and it was great to see the entire Bailey clan in this book. As usual, Piper Rayne ends this book with such a mic-drop which leads us to the last two books in the series!

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[Gab Mce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Juno and Colton have been sprinkled through the previous Bailey Books. It’s always been a “are they or aren’t they” type of vibe and I think I didn’t realize how much the not knowing was killing me until I started reading this book. It was like the best dessert that sneaks up on you and drives you wild and makes you want a double or triple serving of it. You keep coming back for more because it leaves such a scrumptious taste in your mouth...that was this book!

Juno and Colton give us backstory to the Bailey Clan and it gives us the downlow of their epic friendship. It gives us the foundation of what can be the best romantic relationship of all time. Piper Rayne delivers these two on a silver platter and then gives you and more.

I read the book in one day because I HAD to know what would come of these two. I HAD to see if their love could be after so many years of friendship! I HAD to fall in love with them because they invested so much love in my heart for them. And YOU HAVE to pick up your copy and read this beautifully brilliant book!!!

Juno’s character has so much more depth than we could have ever dreamed of. She is strong, but also needs to feel secure. She needs to see that her love can coexist and thrive in a world that has jaded her because of her parents death. Colton is the man that has stood by her and been there for her even when she thought no one was around. You find out so much about Colton’s character that your jaw drops at the beautiful soul he has and the way that he has always been there for Juno. A true partner through and through. Piper Rayne hit a home run with ALL the feeling in this book!

[sarah.booksanddreams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Die Baileys möchte ich in meinem Regal einfach nicht missen!
Die Reihe ist süß, witzig, sexy und stets liebenswert!

Im 7. Band ging es nun endlich um Juno & Colton, deren tiefe Verbundenheit für alle in ihrem Umfeld bereits mehr zu bedeuten hatte, als vor allem für Verkupplerin Juno selbst.

Junos & Coltons Geschichte ist eine Friends-to-Lovers-Geschichte.
In ihrer Danksagung gesteht das Autoren-Duo, dass es selbst kein Freund solcher Geschichten ist.
Und irgendwie merkt man das der Story auch an.
Sie verläuft sehr ruhig, beinah verhalten.
Vor allem der Beziehung zwischen Juno & Colton fehlt irgendwie das Feuer.
Als sie nur Nebenfiguren waren, war da mehr Reiz hinter.
Trotzdem war es auch schön verfolgen zu können, wie Juno endlich die Augen öffnet und ihr Herz ebenso.

Juno & vor allem Colton mochte ich auch wieder sehr gerne.
Während Juno gerade mit allerhand Selbstzweifeln kämpft,
ist Colton der ruhige Gegenpol dazu.
Als Junos bester Freund ist er schon lange ein erweiterter Teil der Bailey-Familie.
Er ist allen stets guter Freund, loyaler Bruder und hilfsbereiter Ansprechpartner.
Schon allein wegen ihm, darf man sich diesen Band also nicht entgehen lassen!

Es war mir natürlich auch wieder eine Freude in das Familienleben der Baileys einzutauchen und schon einen kleinen Blick auf die zwei noch kommenden Geschichten werfen zu können.

Mein Fazit:
Eine lauschige Best-Friends-To-Lovers-Geschichte im Baileys-Universum.
Süß, aber etwas verhalten.

4 Sterne

[Petra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story.

[Engel Manu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Wieder ist der Autorin ein tolles Buch gelungen. Bei diesem Buch handelt es sich um den 7. Teil der Reihe. Die Bücher können aber unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden. Es kommen aber immer wieder Charaktere aus anderen Teilen vor. Juno ist ein toller Mensch. Sie möchte alle glücklich sehen und verkuppelt alle in ihrer Umgebung. Auch für ihren Sachkastenfreund Colton hat sie jemanden gefunden. Doch mit der Zeit merkt sie, dass sie selbst in Colton verliebt ist. Wie geht es jetzt wohl weiter? Weitere Informationen zum Buch findet ihr im Klappentext. Ich habe die Geschichte von Juno und Colton verschlungen. Beide Charaktere sind super ausgearbeitet und kommen sehr authentisch rüber. Auch die anderen Charaktere haben wir super gefallen. Viele Charaktere kennt man bereits aus anderen Büchern. Es ist immer wieder schön bekannte Charaktere wieder zu treffen. Für mich hat das Buch alles was man sich wünscht. Es kommt Liebe, Leidenschaft, Schmerz, Emotionen und Spannung vor. Ein perfekter Mix aus allem. Das Cover ist wunderschön und passt super zum Buch. Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist absolut fesselnd und mitreißend. Das Buch wird aus der Sicht von Juno und Colton erzählt. Die unterschiedlichen Perspektiven gefallen mir super, da man sich so super in die Charaktere hineinversetzen kann. Ich kann das Buch nur weiterempfehlen. Ich kann die ganze Reihe weiterempfehlen. Absolute Leseempfehlung. ❤️❤️❤️

[behind.the.cover · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Das Leben passiert nun mal, ganz egal, ob man es auskosten oder nicht [...]."
~Grandma Dori, Kapitel 30

Inhalt:
Juno Bailey hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, ihre Freunde und Familienmitglieder zu verkuppeln. Und endlich hat sie auch die perfekte Partnerin für ihren Sandkastenfreund Colton gefunden. Erst als Colton bereits mit der wunderschönen Französin verlobt ist, merkt Juno, dass sie selbst in ihn verliebt ist. Zwischen Anzugfittings, Tanzstunden und Kindheitserinnerungen muss sie sich entscheiden: Kann sie Colton vergessen oder soll sie um ihre Liebe kämpfen?

Meinung:
Auf die Geschichte von Juno habe ich mich schon seit längerem gefreut.
Sie war bereits in den anderen Bänden immer lustig, doch nun auch ihre Geschichte zu erfahren hat mir mehr Einblick gegeben.
Hinter Juno steckt so viel mehr als erwartet, vorallem trägt sie deutlich mehr mit sich herum als sie sich anmerken lässt.

Ihre Geschichte steckt voller Humor, Gefühle und auch Dingen die die Charaktere lernen mussten.

Ein absolutes Wohlfühlbuch, das mir einige Stunden bester Unterhaltung geboten hat. Zusätzlich gibt es einen unglaublich guten Schreibstil und ganz viel Humor.

Und wie immer endet der Band mit einem Teaser für den nächsten Teil und ich bin absolut neugierig geworden.

5 von 5 Sterne ⭐️

"Wenn man jemanden liebt, muss man alles an ihm lieben. Die Macken und die Vorzüge."
~ Colton, Kapitel 25

[Jessica Alcazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

You guys … get Kleenex.

This family has always had an air of emotion to their stories but Juno and Colton went a bit further than just emotion. It isn’t just their journey, it’s the decisions this author duo made in the unfolding of the journey. The flashbacks to when they were just kids not only added to our understanding of their background/history but it added a layer of emotion beyond just a *happy sigh*; it added a layer to their unbreakable bond. GAH, I loved this story so much!

I did quite a bit of laughing as well with this story. These two couldn’t get out of their own heads to save their lives … until they did and then it was just glorious. I am always so darn entertained when I read a Piper Rayne story that it’s ridiculous LOL Sometimes, I just want to binge their books for an entire week because they just make me happy!!

[Bec (Aussie Book Dragon) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall this is probably my least favourite of the Baileys so far overall but it was still fun.

AND THE ENDING! I'm really desperate for Sedona's book now because I need to know how it all goes down

[✨Lucy❣️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taking a detour through the small town of Lake Starlight has become a regular occurrence in my chase of HEAs. Never short from an adventure, these permanent residents are ready to take you along as they pursue love relentlessly. When the town’s besties are ready to proclaim love. Juno Bailey and Colton Stone, I was more than ready to see it unfold.

When you can you wed and when you can’t you become a matchmaker. Juno Bailey the town’s Cupid was busy finding love for the townspeople. In a quest for love except her own, that is until she finds herself in the middle of her best friend’s and his fiancée promptly wedding. Is it to late for the matchmaker to find her HEA with the man of her dreams. The one who picked up the pieces when her world crashed, her one and only Colton Stone.

Colton has pictured walking down the aisle to the one person he promised his heart to all his life. But waiting for her to come around to the idea of them is taken a toll. Now he finds himself engaged to the new French resident of Lake Starlight and with weeks till the wedding the one person he can’t get out of his mind or heart is sending him some mixed signals. Maybe trying to put Juno in his past is not as easy as he thought, especially when he can’t stop reliving the times when the lines would blur and they found themselves sharing intimate moments that lead to lingering touches. When their eyes would hold a little longer. When the short kisses to cheeks that lead to her lips. How can he forget the particular time that lead to her being his first. When you love someone, you never give up on them. Maybe it’s time to reconsider this marriage of convince before it’s a little to late.

Love and friendship mix with some pin up sexy times was the right amount of happiness to keep me glued to the pages. Getting flashbacks of Colton and Juno’s friendship was another highlight of my stay. I actually enjoyed the flashbacks of them being intimate, I was left longing for more. At the end, I was extremely happy no one walked away with a broken heart. So until next time Baileys, or book 8 when my next favorite trope lands on my kindle...”Winning my best friend’s girl.”

[Erin Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Star Review Secrets of the World's Worst Matchmaker (The Baileys #7) by Piper Rayne

I have been waiting for Juno and Colton’s book for what seems like forever and it was everything I hoped for and so much more. Along with her siblings, being orphaned at left them all devastated. They all reacted in different ways and for Juno, she does not want to fall in love as she cannot contemplate being left alone, so she works as a matchmaker and refuses to entertain the possibility of falling in love. Or is it already too late?
Juno and Colton have been friends for years and it is only after she pushed Colton away to find love, that Juno realises that she is in love with Colton and has been for years. Everyone in the family and around them knew this, the only ones who appeared to be oblivious were Juno and Colton themselves.
It was great catching up on all the couples and their extended family and friends. As I expected there were laughs, some drama, a little angst and a whole lot of love as the family watch the train wreck that has become Juno and Colton’s friendship, now that Colton has a fiance and is planning his wedding.
It was so great to be back with the Bailey’s as I have become invested in their lives. Piper Rayne’s characters are strong and so easy to relate to that you cannot help but become invested in the story that they weave.

[Flavs is Mrs David Gandy♥~♥’ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh man, I just can't get enough of this family. And this story, I really wanted to smack Juno so hard. Like hello wake up you gonna loose him. But we didn't see that reason coming though.

Colton and Juno has been in love with each other since they were 13years old. But Juno decided that instead of wanting Colton as a boyfriend she rather want him in her life as her best friend. Then he wouldn't leave her.
But when Colton announced that he was getting married, things kind of changed. And now she was in real danger of not being his person anymore. How was she going to cope with this loosing the only man she has loved to someone else.??

Like I said I really wanted to hit not just Juno but Colton as well. But we get to see how these two navigate their way to their happily ever after. I don't think I will get tired of this family and knowing there is only two books left, man that's gonna suck☹ But hopefully its not the end of this duo and their amazing writing ❤ 😊

Reviewed on behalf of
Fay's Corner

[Steffi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ich liebe ja Bücher bei denen aus langjährigen Freunden langsam mehr wird. Und dann liebe ich natürlich die Bücher von Piper Rayne. SECRETS OF A SMALL TOWN GIRL ist also die perfekte Kombination.
Und so was es definitiv auch. Die Geschichte ist süß und ziemlich unaufgeregt, aber deswegen nicht weniger schön.
Ich habe sie in einem Rutsch gelesen und freue mich schon jetzt unheimlich auf die beiden letzten Bücher der Reihe 💜

[Slick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was highly anticipating this story because it was easy to see in the earlier books in this series there was something between Colton and Juno despite them denying it, but I was disappointed in the story. Too much time was spent on Colton's upcoming wedding to Brigette and Juno dating a different guy and not enough on them discovering each other as the adults they are today and delving into the issues with them being together. I didn't hate the story, I just didn't love it like I do most of this writing duos work.

[Ga Books LoverX · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Baileys have my heart! This family has been through so much, but are AMAZING people. I am a huge fan of the characters and the entire world. The authors make you super invested and feel as if you are right there with them, and boy do they also create anticipation for future books as well!

Secrets of the World's Worst Matchmaker is about our favorite matchmaker that is completely blind about how much she her best friend means to her, until he is about to get married.... to someone else. This book will give you TONS of feels. From my heart aching to my stomach cramping from laughing so much, this book is SO good. It is not an easy process, but will our matchmaker get her match?

All in all, the book (and entire series) is a must read for any romantic! It is complicated and messy and heartbreaking but also full of hope. I totally dig it and give it 5 stars and cannot wait for the rest of the series!

PS: Thank you to Piper Rayne and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly.