Kelly Siskind

Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, The Beat Match follows Annie Ward, former foster child and budding DJ, as she falls for a mysterious DJ she's been chasing, only to learn he's Weston Aldrich, the way-too-sexy, infuriating man who was best friends with her late older brother.

The Beat Match

Maegan Kennedy

Thank you the author for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review. 

This book was so well written and has just the right amount of hooks to keep you captivated. I was intrigued by the "friends-to-lovers" trope, but then it was a sort of "enemies/friends-to-lovers" things with banter and I loved it. The way they both claimed that the other person got on their nerves, but then couldn't help but hide their feelings for each other was adorable. 
The characters each had their hardships but their relationship was strong than their faults. Siskind is skilled at writing heartbreaking backstories while keeping the relationships light and fluffy. I am always moved by the tragic backstories and can always connect to the characters in their times of grief. I was surprised by Annie and Wes's connection through her brother Leo. His death was shocking, but I felt like their character arcs were well-developed around the incident.
I love that Wes kept Felix even though he isn't an animal person. I think it helped him assure his feelings for Annie. 
I also liked how Clementine and Jack (from Don’t Go Stealing My Heart) made an appearance in the most touching way. Even though I haven't read Siskind's first book in the Showman Series, she has this impeccable way of writing the characters into her stories that I absolutely adore.
Overall this book was just what I needed, and I'm looking forward to her next book in this series.
Rating: 4 stars

Irin 

There are books which can make you laugh your heart out while simultaneously making tears fall down from your face – you know, my favorite kind of books. The Beat Match has definitely taken one of the top places in that compartment. From having a swoon-worthy couple to having chapters filled with emotional moments, the book ticked off all the things that I want in a romance novel.

Wes and Annie were the perfect match for each other. I loved seeing their friendship bloom into a heart-warming romance. The banter, chemistry and the endless bickering sessions between them made their relationship so wholesome to read about! I really appreciated how the author made sure that Wes and Annie’s relationship wasn’t all about rainbows and butterflies, and that added more depth to the storyline. They were two broken pieces of a puzzle, and by choosing to be together, they became the best versions of themselves.

Wes and Annie were wonderfully written as individual characters too. Annie has become one of my favorite female leads from romance novels. She is a complete package of all things awesome. I loved how she had a strong opinion about her life and didn’t let her past define her at all. I hope to see more characters like Annie in romance novels, to be honest. (I’m truly over heroines of the “damsel in distress” kind in books, lol)

And you guys might have guessed it already, but yeah – Wes is my newest book boyfriend. I love him with my entire heart. His protective and caring nature towards Annie made me scream out “AWWWW” multiple times throughout the story.

The Beat Match also shed light on one of the most prevalent social issues out there – the strict enforcement of gun laws. I also got to know a lot about DJ-ing as a profession too, which I really loved! I regret not picking up Kelly Siskind’s books sooner, since her writing style is so charming and beautiful! I’m definitely going to read her other books soon!

The Beat Match comes out today, and I highly recommend ordering it asap.

The Beat Match

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