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Saint Nick
Nick Masters is a “yes” man. Have a car that needs repaired? He’ll fix it. Need a last-minute babysitter? He’ll fill in. Need a ride to the airport? He’ll take you. He’ll be your plus-one in a pinch, your handyman when you have a leaky faucet, and even play Santa at the local library when volunteers run low. You don’t have to worry about a thing when Nick’s around, because he’s got it.
Low Reed believes “no” should be the go-to in everyone’s vocabulary. As the well-known host of The Lowdown with Low Reed, a podcast designed to teach listeners the importance of setting healthy boundaries in their everyday lives, she’s built an impressive career out of that one belief. “Yes” makes you a pushover. “Yes” finds you overcommitted. “Yes” makes you weak and that is something she will never be again, not after that jerk of an ex-boyfriend called her a—
Anyway, Low hates the word yes. So, it just figures that Nick is her new neighbor.
Of course, he keeps revving up chainsaws and babysitting loud children and walking barking dogs when she’s trying to record her podcast every morning. Of course, he thinks he’ll let too many people down if he stops. And of course, he thinks she’s rigid and unmoving and completely set in her no-saying ways.
But there’s nothing wrong with being misguided, and Nick is clearly misguided.
Not to worry, Low knows she can fix him.
No really, she can.
Low Reed believes “no” should be the go-to in everyone’s vocabulary. As the well-known host of The Lowdown with Low Reed, a podcast designed to teach listeners the importance of setting healthy boundaries in their everyday lives, she’s built an impressive career out of that one belief. “Yes” makes you a pushover. “Yes” finds you overcommitted. “Yes” makes you weak and that is something she will never be again, not after that jerk of an ex-boyfriend called her a—
Anyway, Low hates the word yes. So, it just figures that Nick is her new neighbor.
Of course, he keeps revving up chainsaws and babysitting loud children and walking barking dogs when she’s trying to record her podcast every morning. Of course, he thinks he’ll let too many people down if he stops. And of course, he thinks she’s rigid and unmoving and completely set in her no-saying ways.
But there’s nothing wrong with being misguided, and Nick is clearly misguided.
Not to worry, Low knows she can fix him.
No really, she can.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2024
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About the author
Amy Matayo
25 books456 followersAmy Matayo is an award winning author of The Wedding Game, Love Gone Wild, Sway, In Tune With Love, A Painted Summer, and The End of the World. She graduated with barely passing grades from John Brown University with a degree in Journalism. But don't feel sorry for her--she's super proud of that degree and all the ways she hasn't put it to good use.
She laughs often, cries easily, feels deeply, and loves hard. She lives in Arkansas with her husband and four kids and is working on her next novel.
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She laughs often, cries easily, feels deeply, and loves hard. She lives in Arkansas with her husband and four kids and is working on her next novel.
www.amymatayo
Twitter: @amymatayo
Instagram: @amymatayo.author
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amymatayo
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September 24, 2024
“Life is short. For people like Nick, helping people makes the time we have a little more fulfilling.”
Saint Nick and Low Reed, a popular podcaster, have hilarious first impressions and misconceptions of each other, and their first meet in wintry Rhode Island is full of fun sizzle and banter, which doesn’t let up throughout this darling story.
Amy Matayo is a favorite auto-read author of mine and the way she captures the essence of these characters is amazing. Each has past hurts and traumas to work through, yet their relationship is built on the opposite effects of the simple, powerful words of yes and no. The lessons and influence that permeate these pages, along with the sweet romance is so satisfying, and deliver a heartfelt punch to the soul.
This is a holiday story not to be missed!
Content: mild romance; very mild language; very brief mention of religion
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given*
Saint Nick and Low Reed, a popular podcaster, have hilarious first impressions and misconceptions of each other, and their first meet in wintry Rhode Island is full of fun sizzle and banter, which doesn’t let up throughout this darling story.
Amy Matayo is a favorite auto-read author of mine and the way she captures the essence of these characters is amazing. Each has past hurts and traumas to work through, yet their relationship is built on the opposite effects of the simple, powerful words of yes and no. The lessons and influence that permeate these pages, along with the sweet romance is so satisfying, and deliver a heartfelt punch to the soul.
This is a holiday story not to be missed!
Content: mild romance; very mild language; very brief mention of religion
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given*
November 3, 2024
Am I the only one who loves a good Christmas story? I don’t think so! This new Amy Matayo story has all of the makings for a Hallmark holiday movie. However, the story focuses more on the characters and their story with small elements of Christmas time being sprinkled in.
Nick is a widower who works hard to fill his time helping others as a means to escape his guilt surrounding his wife’s death. Low is a successful podcaster who decides to stay at her grandmother’s house as a means to escape a failed relationship. These two seem to be pretty opposite in their beliefs on boundaries and the power of yes and no. We could all probably use a little bit of the lessons given through these two characters.
If you’re looking for a fun holiday read, you should give this one a try!
**I was given an ARC of this book, but the opinions in this review are solely my own.
Nick is a widower who works hard to fill his time helping others as a means to escape his guilt surrounding his wife’s death. Low is a successful podcaster who decides to stay at her grandmother’s house as a means to escape a failed relationship. These two seem to be pretty opposite in their beliefs on boundaries and the power of yes and no. We could all probably use a little bit of the lessons given through these two characters.
If you’re looking for a fun holiday read, you should give this one a try!
**I was given an ARC of this book, but the opinions in this review are solely my own.
September 20, 2024
This was such an AMAZING read! Saint Nick had me hooked from page one.
When I picked up this book, I had no idea what I was in for. Seriously, I didn't even read the blurb. All I needed was knowing Amy Matayo wrote it. And yes, I found myself completely enthralled.
For a book with 176 pages the story packs a punch! The pace is not rushed, it's slow and deliberate, and it showcases the uniqueness of the characters. I completely fell in love with Nick and Low. With each of their interactions I got more and more addicted. Plus I got a good laugh too. Their banter was fire!
With Amy's rich storytelling and her ability of bringing me right into the moment, Saint Nick completely won me over!
When I picked up this book, I had no idea what I was in for. Seriously, I didn't even read the blurb. All I needed was knowing Amy Matayo wrote it. And yes, I found myself completely enthralled.
For a book with 176 pages the story packs a punch! The pace is not rushed, it's slow and deliberate, and it showcases the uniqueness of the characters. I completely fell in love with Nick and Low. With each of their interactions I got more and more addicted. Plus I got a good laugh too. Their banter was fire!
With Amy's rich storytelling and her ability of bringing me right into the moment, Saint Nick completely won me over!
September 28, 2024
Sweet, contemporary romance
Romance, sweet, contemporary; stand alone read
Low and Nick’s story started out as a packages mix up situation. Plus as a podcaster, somehow he was always doing noisy projects in the morning while she was trying to record. As they banter back and forth, falling in more ways than one, including literally, helping each other along the way, and not just seeing through a window the life that they need together and not just saying no or yes, they find the thing they both need to be ‘better’ together.
Lovely healing romance for both of them, just wished for a little more of them at the end! Tied up way too quickly, the mark of a perfect read.
Romance, sweet, contemporary; stand alone read
Low and Nick’s story started out as a packages mix up situation. Plus as a podcaster, somehow he was always doing noisy projects in the morning while she was trying to record. As they banter back and forth, falling in more ways than one, including literally, helping each other along the way, and not just seeing through a window the life that they need together and not just saying no or yes, they find the thing they both need to be ‘better’ together.
Lovely healing romance for both of them, just wished for a little more of them at the end! Tied up way too quickly, the mark of a perfect read.
September 24, 2024
Nick and Low cannot be more opposite…but they do say that opposites attract. Nick is a yes man he will walk your dog, cut down your tree, watch your kids and sooo much more. He has been through a lot and has some guilt so he definitely lives his life a different way. Low has also been through some things so her motto is to say no…she even has a podcast to promote her thoughts. To be honest she comes off as a pretty petty and immature person at first. These two eventually got to a happy medium but it definitely took some work. These two needed to knock down their walls to figure out that they belong together.
September 25, 2024
Nick is a guy who will do anything for everyone, while Low is a popular podcaster who believes that the work “no” should be in everyone’s vocabulary.
This is a well written story which has emotions, enemies / lovers, forced proximity, opposites attract, humor, witty banter, trauma, and love, which leads to an entertaining, fun, and heartfelt holiday romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
This is a well written story which has emotions, enemies / lovers, forced proximity, opposites attract, humor, witty banter, trauma, and love, which leads to an entertaining, fun, and heartfelt holiday romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
September 24, 2024
Loved this book and the chemistry between the main characters. The premise was excellent with Nick saying yes to everything and everyone and Low setting strong boundaries. I thought it was kind of ironic that Low would get on to him about helping everyone, all the while he is helping her! My only "issue" with the book is I wish it could have been longer. Great Read!
September 24, 2024
This was a fun, meet cute book. It did have some heavier topics as Amy Matayo's books usually do. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Nick and all the neighbors. I would have loved for the book to be a little longer, there were some story lines that could have gone into more depth.
I was given an ARC for this book, opinions are my own.
I was given an ARC for this book, opinions are my own.
September 28, 2024
Amy Matayo’s newest release, SAINT NICK, was a quick and happy read. I love to pick up a book and lose myself in a sweet story. This book provides that entertainment. A popular podcaster that preaches setting boundaries meets a handsome widower that can’t say no. The sparks fly.
I received an advanced copy of this book. The opinions are my own and freely given.
I received an advanced copy of this book. The opinions are my own and freely given.
January 17, 2025
Amy Matayo makes characters more real to me than perhaps any contemporary author I read. Nick, a young widow, has thrown himself into saying yes to others, in part to make up for the no he told his newlywed wife. He’s become the neighborhood dog sitter, repairman, and babysitter. When his neighbor leaves town and her podcasting therapist granddaughter moves in, his do-gooder status is challenged. Low Reed is all about saying no and setting boundaries; it’s her brand. But sparks fly when these two butt heads and take a chance on being honest and vulnerable with one another.
Fun, light but not cheesy, predictable in all the best ways. A great addition to my Christmas reading.
Fun, light but not cheesy, predictable in all the best ways. A great addition to my Christmas reading.
December 11, 2024
I thought this would be more Christmas-y than it ended up being, but considering it’s September and it did still have some cute Christmas vibes, maybe that’s kind of perfect.
I really liked both of the main characters & the story. The way heavier topics were dealt with was really good, and I’m glad the author didn’t shy away from it.
This is a short little book, barely over 150 pages, and there were times it felt rushed. Also there’s some unanswered things, like the desk in Nick’s garage. I assume it was Sherry’s? But it was mentioned briefly and then never brought up again.
It’s been a little while since I’ve read a book by Amy Matayo and I’m glad to have changed that because I really did enjoy this.
I really liked both of the main characters & the story. The way heavier topics were dealt with was really good, and I’m glad the author didn’t shy away from it.
This is a short little book, barely over 150 pages, and there were times it felt rushed. Also there’s some unanswered things, like the desk in Nick’s garage. I assume it was Sherry’s? But it was mentioned briefly and then never brought up again.
It’s been a little while since I’ve read a book by Amy Matayo and I’m glad to have changed that because I really did enjoy this.
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