The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Some love stories are written . . . this one is magically delivered.

Iris Ellington isn’t looking for love. Not even a little bit. With a long list of failed relationships behind her, she’s decided to reinvent herself as a person who doesn’t fall head over heels on the first date.

New town, new job, new Iris.

But someone—or something—has other plans.

When her neighbor’s newspaper lands in front of her door, Iris has no choice but to return it. And when she does, she comes face to face with a ridiculously handsome but very grumpy chef who all but slams the door in her face.

Matteo Morgan just wants to be left alone. He’s loved and lost and has zero interest in ever doing that again. Which is why it makes no sense that The Serendipity’s magical newspaper has decided to turn him into an unwilling Cupid. Matchmaking is hardly in his wheelhouse.

And yet, for the last three years, that’s exactly what he’s done. And he’s always done it alone.

Until now.

When the newspaper pulls his bubbly neighbor into its matchmaking schemes, Matteo has no choice but to go along with it, hoping that maybe—finally—he can pass Cupid’s bow and arrow on to her.

Thrown together by fate, they must navigate the newspaper's increasingly absurd demands while trying to resist the undeniable spark between them.

Will Iris melt the ice around Matteo's heart and embrace the magic? Or will Matteo scare her off with his grumpy demeanor and ruin any chance of happiness? In a building where anything is possible, Iris and Matteo might just find that the greatest magic of all is finding love when they least expect it.

The Cupid Chronicles is a standalone book in the Only Magic in the Building series. These closed door, whimsical romance books are all set in the same historic building, which has a habit of playing matchmaker with its residents. There are light magical elements, but no spells, shifters, or dark magic of any kind.

The Author

Courtney Walsh is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of several low spice romance and contemporary women’s fiction novels. She is a Carol-award winner, Christy award finalist and seeker of happy endings.

More than anything, Courtney feels compelled to spread joy by writing light-hearted but poignant, character driven stories that provide a sweet, safe escape when life gets a little too heavy.

In addition to writing novels, she has written two craft books and several full-length musicals. Courtney lives in Illinois with her husband and three children, where she co-owns a performing arts studio and youth theatre with her business partner and best friend—her husband.

Book Review

The Cupid Chronicles is the second book in the Only Magic in the Building series. This is a multi-author series, and all books can be enjoyed as standalones.

Two books in and I think it's safe to say I'm already completely obsessed with this series. In this story, the magic at The Serendipity is showing up in the form of a mischievous matchmaking newspaper that lands on the 'wrong' doorstep. How can a newspaper be mischievous, you ask? Magic, of course. The newspaper really did seem to have its own personality and truly was like another character itself... and I couldn't help but be drawn in. Matteo and Iris's story is one that went deeper than I'd expected, with grief playing a big part. I thought that magical element added just the right amount of humor and fun. It kept things feeling lighter without taking away from those more emotional moments. There were moments that had me literally laughing out loud (seriously, this newspaper!) and then there were moments that had me reaching for the tissues too. This truly was the perfect blend of whimsical magic, humor and a sweet slow burn romance that I absolutely adored. And that ending!? I loved it! I don't want to give too much away, but trust me, this is one you're going to want to experience for yourself. 

The Cupid Chronicles is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. While there are definitely some magical elements in this story, it is whimsical, light and fun... no mentions of spells or anything of that nature. 


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