The book sounded interesting but unfortunately I just didn’t like it.
I know some would like but it just wasn’t for me .

This was an unusual time-travel romance in that the matchmakers are from the future, hired by people who want their soul-mate, and the matchmaker goes back in time to find them (using futuristic technology to determine who that is). When novice matchmaker Renn meets Jessie (the supposed match for someone), things definitely do not go smoothly. Not only is he drawn to her like no one he’s ever met, but he gets the feeling things at work aren’t exactly as they’re supposed to be.

I loved the first few sentences from Jessie: I used to believe in happily ever after, but now I only believe in…after summer…after school…after breakfast…etc. I know that feeling all too well. Jessie meets Renn and after some misunderstandings, they turn to each other, but there’s someone who doesn’t want them together.

While I liked the story overall, I thought the writing was a bit jumpy with things happening, then not happening (going into buying a phone, not buying one, then having a phone). Dates that are a bit…off. But I did love the juxtaposition with Jessie’s parents. That was so sweet. I wish a character Renn knows had been found, but I have a feeling that’s a loose thread for a later book.

Recommendation: This is a decent story with an interesting premise, but there are some writing hiccups that made it not quite work for me. But overall, the concept is really good and I actually do look forward to more from this author.

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This is a charming time traveling story about finding your soul mate. Of course it also includes some angst in the story as well in the head of the time travelers. Who is just matching people together that aren't soul mates. Which is illegal.
She ends up being charged with her crimes and is serving three life sentences.
The heroes of the story end up together and get married. Her friend Kyle also gets his soul mate as well.
I enjoyed the book and will look for other stories by the author.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book involving time travel and soulmates. I wanted to connect to the characters more than I did, but I just couldn't get into the author's writing style. This is purely a personal preference and I'm sure others will love it.

I thought the concept behind this book of a matchmaking agency travelling through time to unite soulmates was fascinating. Unfortunately, I was disappointed in the execution. I enjoyed the characters, but they were often inconsistent in both actions and dialogue. I also expected more on how the agency worked and was surprised by a few of the matches in history without explanations for any kind of time travel paradox theories.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wild Rose Press for a copy provided for an honest review.

The book cover was the first thing that attracted me to this story. Then the blurb sucked me in. Also, Janie Emaus is a fellow Wild Rose Press author, and I love supporting others.

This book is different from anything I’ve ever read. I loved the story concept of an organization whose purpose is to bring soulmates together, even if it involves traveling backward or forward in time.

I’ll admit it took me a few chapters to really get invested in the story. The pace starts slow but steady. However, around the mid-mark, things pick up and shift into high gear.

Jessica Singleton isn’t looking for love. In fact, quite the opposite. She’s recovering from a bad breakup and sworn off men. She’s putting all her energy into writing screenplays and working in a coffee shop.

That is until a mysterious stranger shows up with a shimmering trenchcoat and a disturbing disappearing act. Of course, she has no idea what to make of the strange events that occur whenever the stranger is around. And she has no idea she’s been chosen to be a soulmate for an unknown man named Frank.

But the tables turn when sparks fly between Jessica and the time-traveling matchmaker, Renn. Once it becomes obvious that a mistake has been made and Renn and Jessica are the true soulmates, the entire organization and the greed and corruption that’s spawned begin to unravel.

There are so many great scenes once Jessica discovers Renn is from another space in time. Then there’s a tie-in with Jessica’s deceased mother and her father, who is still alive.

If you like a romance where sparks do more than fly, with a different sort of twist, you’ll enjoy this book from Janie Emaus.

The Time Traveling Matchmaker is one of the most interesting story lines I have ever read. Most time travel romances have the two main characters set-up for true love. This story was unique because it was the Matchmaker who traveled, not the romantic other half of the couple. At least, that's how the story began....
When Matchmaker Renn meets romantic target Jessie, his mission goes completely sideways. Once the Matchmaker, he immediately realizes Jessie is actually his own soulmate, and their lives quickly grow complicated.
This was a fun story with loads of potential but the writing felt stilted and disjointed because it didn't flow well. The initial meeting between Renn and Jessie was awkward, Her friend, Kyle, was annoying and kept pushing for a romantic relationship even though Jessie had insisted multiple times on a platonic friendship. The villain was a bit comical- all that was lacking was some evil mustache twirling,
Some story details were missing or mixed-up: they planned on getting a cellphone after going to a restaurant but the outing ended without purchasing a phone; then, somehow, Renn has a phone. Also, there was an 1870's date mentioned twice but shortly after, it was mentioned as a date in the 1890's. It was clearly an error in the writing,
This novel could use more polish and attention to detail. As a fan of time travel romances, I was ready to be wowed by the story, but it simply didn't work for me.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to access this title in exchange for my honest review.

I don't like giving mediocre reviews, but I really didn't like the book. The plot was okay, but I didn't enjoy the writing style. I suppose it just wasn't my type of book.

The TIme Traveling Matchmaker was a very different read for me. I don't usually read fantasy or paranormal but I really enjoyed this! Jessica works at a coffee house and has recently broken up with her fiancee. Then she meets Renn who is from the future and has come to help her find her soulmate. Only one problem - he is her soulmate! A fun book to read by a debut author!

I received this book in exchange for an honest review, which has not altered my opinion of this book. I would like to thank NetGalley and The Wild Rose Press for the ARC copy.

I knew from the title of this book that I was going to be in for an...interesting time. While this book didn't disappoint in the cuteness, it was a bit weird and cringe at points. I honestly feel as though I am doing it a disservice giving it the rating I do, but in good conscience I can't do more than 3, and the remaining plot just made me wince. The characters were interesting and while I have no idea what it would be like to meet an actual soulmate (it being a fictional theory and all), it felt as though the amount of moping Jessica did was just annoying. I had a hard time sympathizing with her in that she seemed to completely shut down when he left and unfortunately that just didn't sit right with me. I also wish we had seen more of what Renn was doing.

This book had an interesting and solid idea, but I am not sure I enjoyed how it was done in the end. Unfortunately I can only give it a 2.5 out of 5.

Really liked the idea of this book and thought the concept was very interesting. Unfortunately was too insta-lovey for me to get invested in the characters and their romance.

When I think of romance, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and satisfies every romance junkies' heart. With a element of sci-fi thrown in. This is a perfect book to snuggle up with on any day.

The Time Traveling Matchmaker is about finding one’s soulmate even if one must travel through time to do so. The concept is intriguing and the author’s execution of her story is good with plenty of surprises along the way. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Highly recommend.

This had a lot of potential. The idea of the plot and the chemistry of the characters is there. But I think there's so much to be developed.
As a whole, the impression I've been left with is: chaotic. It's a bit all over the place. The way things unfold, the writing, and the pacing. All of them could be a little more polished.
I can go along with the insta-love of soulmates, but I need a bit more backstory for them. And I also need to see how they establish their relationship, even if they are soulmates.

The Time Traveling Matchmaker by Jamie Emaus is a delightful, good feel easy read. Although the story was light on the time travel specifics and details of the future, it was still an enjoyable read. Some drama with romance with the sci-fi/fantasy element of moving between time periods. The two main characters Jessie and Renn (from the future) play a pinnacle role in the plot and their relationship is enjoyable to see bloom! Other characters are believable (even with the sc-fi aspect) and contribute to some interesting twists in the plot.

Recommended read.


This review is based on a complimentary copy from The Wild Rose Press Inc. via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I enjoyed this sci-fi time traveling romance of Renn and Jessica. The story included witty dialogue, fairly well developed characters, and an engaging storyline. Jessica is a film student working at a coffee house. Her coursework and life was derailed after a break up with her fiancée. One day an odd man wearing a trench coat, Renn, enters the coffee shop and Jessica feels an instant connection to him. Renn is a time traveling matchmaker who was sent to collect Jessica for her soulmate. But he quickly realizes that there was a mistake and he is Jessica’s soulmate. This is where the plot becomes fast paced while Jessica and Renn try to discover the cause of the miscalculation, correct the error, and stay alive long enough to be together. This book has a little bit of everything just like you would expect from a good romantic suspense and sci-fi story - sweet moments, real life issues, imperfect characters, painful pasts, dangerous high stress situations, intrigue, mystery, evil actors, surprises, plot twists, futuristic devices, and some chuckles. The story was written mostly from Renn and Jessica’s POV but we also got POVs from two other characters which gave us some insight into the bad guy’s motivations. I would have liked the story to have included more details of the future and of the mechanics of the time traveling. That part felt like it was not fully fleshed out. Nevertheless, it was a fun enjoyable read.

Renn, an agent with Time Traveling Matchmaker Inc, went back in time to find Jessica for his client.

It's an interesting concept. I like how it blends soul mate and time travel together. :) Both Jessica and Renn are great characters in their own right. Cool concept and great plot.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Jess's average life takes an unexpected turn with the appearance - and then disappearance - of a man in a trench coat who seems to know who she is. What does he want, and why is she inexplicably drawn to him?

This is a quick, fun read with a really interesting concept and a good hit of romance. However, I felt it could do with more detail about how the time travel worked, and about Renn's future world; although his point of view does get a look-in, his character felt a little two-dimensional, and it should be possible to incorporate more explanation and background without falling into the 'show don't tell' trap. Also, there were a few consistency issues, such as Jess referring to Renn by name before he's even introduced himself - although as I was reading an ARC these may well be fixed. 3.5 stars rounded up.

A quick read in which the author cleverly weaves together elements of fantasy and science fiction into a time travel romance that entertains.