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Matchmaker

By: S.E. Lynes
Narrated by: Tamsin Kennard
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A totally binge-worthy psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist

She’s looking for love. I know the perfect man. My husband.

Cat is young, and pretty, and shy. At work, she blushes almost every time I talk to her. She reminds me sometimes of how I used to be–before marriage, before children. Before I was afraid.

So when she tells me, nervously, that she’s considering dating again, and asks if I have any friends who might suit her… I know exactly what I’m going to do.

I’m going to set her up with my husband.

I think I’m being so clever. No one would do what I’m doing, so neither of them will suspect a thing. Least of all him.

But I don’t know Cat as well as I think I do. She took this job with me for a reason.

I have no idea what she’s really looking for.

Because it isn’t love…

A completely gripping psychological thriller about love, marriage, secrets and revenge that will leave you gasping at the twists. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Gillian Flynn and Claire Douglas.

©2026 S.E. Lynes (P)2026 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd. Domestic Thrillers Psychological Thriller & Suspense Marriage Exciting
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Loved everything- the story, the narrator and unexpected twist in the end! Happy that it’s ending this way x

Absolutely love this!

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Really enjoyed this, keep up the great work! Fantastic narration too. Thanks again S E Lynes

Brilliant!

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I’ve read all but 2 of S. E. Lynes’ novels; she’s my favourite contemporary novelist with more 5 star novels than any other author (and I very rarely bestow 5 stars - I gave none last year).

Having not actually read a book of hers for a long while, I’d managed to forget just how incredible at writing Lynes is.

Matchmaker is absolutely beautiful and utterly mesmeric. Every sentence is crafted perfectly.

The characters are so real, and the development of the two protagonists as the novel progresses is so well handled.

Cat and Megan’s awkward exchange at their first meeting was so resonate with me as someone who can be socially awkward, especially in a new work environment! The twists throughout the novel are brilliant and it’s almost impossible to explain to someone who hasn’t read/listened to this novel! Very clever stuff. I did actually manage to figure out one of the many twists which doesn’t happen very often to me!

I often find endings of thrillers a bit disappointing, even with novels that are otherwise excellent. Twists are shoehorned in or otherwise contrived, and it all becomes a bit silly. That is not the case here. It’s all beautifully tied up.

The exquisite writing is complemented to perfection by an electric performance from narrator Tamsin Kennard on the audiobook. The characters voices are distinctive and consistent, and she manages to convey emotion incredibly well, enhancing the listener experience to another level. I’ve finished the book feeling like these are real people that I’ll kind of miss.

Matchmaker is nothing short of an alchemic achievement between two artists, Lynes and Kennard, at the very top of their game.

If you loved this book, you’ll love The Lies We Hide, Mother, The Housewarming and many others by this author (especially on audiobook - all performed by the same narrator).

An electric, suspenseful twisty thriller

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