The Match

The Leblanc Brothers

By: Layla Hagen

Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Christian Fox

Confronting my family’s nemesis wasn’t on my to-do list. Neither was falling for him.

After my difficult divorce, I thought my life was over. But now, I’m happier and more successful than I could’ve ever imagined. My cosmetics business is thriving and I’m almost ready to get back out there and find Mr. Right. Almost.

When I hear that a therapy ranch on the Bayou is seeking an investor, I jump at the opportunity. I know only too well that spending time with animals is healing.

When I visit the owners to ask for details, I find out I’m not the only one interested. Zachary LeBlanc is also there to make an offer. Why is that a problem? His family ruined my family’s reputation. He immediately tries to discredit me in front of the owners. Needless to say, I’m ready to give Zachary LeBlanc a piece of my mind.

Days later, I spot Zachary in the French Quarter, at the edge of the Mississippi River. As I hurry over to give it to him good, the unthinkable happens and I fall into the river! I’m certain I’ll drown, but he somehow pulls me out. That’s when I see an entirely new side to this man — though maybe I’m still in shock from the trauma. Zachary is kind and patient, but before long, we’re back to arguing again.
And that’s when he kisses me! After he pulls back, I wonder if his intention was to shut me up, or if he’s truly attracted to me.

One thing I know for sure; I've met my match in Zachary Leblanc. Because I'm not going down without a fight, and neither is he.

There are so many reasons why we can’t be together. So why am I ignoring all of them?

©2025 Layla Hagen (P)2025 Layla Hagen

Great read

Finally, a fmc that isn’t a total doormat! After reading a few books with extremely frustrating fmc characters, this was a breathe of fresh air! Thanks for the great read.
The narrators did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life!

Mispronounced words get better as we go through the series

The series/story is pretty good but do more research before recording!!! I love books set in Louisiana. But please... LeBlanc has a silent c. Book 1: Marigny is pronounced MARE-ih-nee. The Sazerac is a drink made with Absinthe and that stuff is nasty. Why not pick something more popular and tasty? Walt Disney World only really has 1 castle-yes I'm a Disney fan. Book 2: Burgundy Street is pronounced Burr-GUN-dee. Book 3- Pralines are not baked!!! Geez. These little things are just a bit annoying but I'm committed to and still like the series. I'm not a fan of the spicy scenes. Meh- just my opinion/preference. Lol. The rest of the books are pretty much the same and I stayed interested in the characters. Still stuck on the same foods. Pronunciation starts to get better by book 5 and 6. They even eventually learned how to pronounce Marigny.

Zachary & Grace A Match Made In Heaven!

I really loved this book. I finished it within a day, I couldn’t stop listening.
Zachary & Grace both want to help fund a horse farm that helps children and Veterans. But, Zachary is not sure about Grace since her brothers did some dirty dealings in town and it was his brother who found them out.
What Zachary doesn’t know is that besides Grace’s brother troubled brothers she was always married to a real jerk and is afraid to trust in every way with a men.
When Zachary saves Grace after falling into the Mississippi River, she finds a little bit overtime that she can’t trust people, especially Zachary.
I just have to mention I absolutely love LeBlanc’s grandmother’s. They are so funny.

Loved it.

Humor, light hearted, wonderful family ties. Christian Fox killed it again with his narration. 🔟 out of 🔟

Great story!!

I loved this book!!! It keeps you interested from beginning to end and I definitely recommend!!