Well Matched | By Jen DeLuca
Book Review | Contemporary Romance
My thoughts
Well Matched is the third book in the Well Met series, told from April’s perspective—Emily’s older sister, whom we first met in Well Met. Personally, I prefer dual perspectives in romance novels, and the lack of that was quite noticeable here.
The pacing was even, and the writing was enjoyable. But honestly, there wasn’t much of a strong plot. This could have easily worked as a subplot in Well Met, alongside Emily and Simon’s story.
Characters and Conflicts
April and Mitch were great ensemble characters in the first book. They even shared some chemistry in the forgettable second one. But when it came to their own story, it felt a bit underwhelming.
I really wanted to see more internal conflict for Mitch. He’s portrayed as this perfect, kilt-wearing, Scottish charmer—but beyond that, we barely get to explore his personality. It’s not that he was one-dimensional; there was potential for depth that the story just didn’t tap into.
April had her own hang-ups and obstacles to overcome, but her personal journey was handled at a very surface level—even for a romance novel. Her bond with Caitlin, for instance, was more “tell” than “show.”
That being said, the highlight was definitely the banter and chemistry between the leads. They lit up every scene they were in together. And while the Ren Faire setting has been a huge part of this series, in Well Matched, it felt more like a backdrop. If you stripped it away, the story would still hold up the same.
Conclusion
Overall, I enjoyed Well Matched, but it’s a one-time read for me. There just wasn’t enough here to make me want to revisit this world or these characters.
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