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The Matchmaker's Book Club #4
Claws and Controllers
Espionage, Enemies, and Matchmaking Mayhem
Gerri Wilder and the Matchmaker's Book Club are at it again with their biggest challenge yet. Armed with the desire for grandchildren and a sharp eye for love, these determined mamas are set on pairing two headstrong competitors with each other. This one could blow up in their faces!
Elliot "Ellie" Madden, a 31-year-old visionary game developer, is more adept at navigating virtual worlds than the complexities of love. She's perfectly content with her solo life... until a fiercely competitive and devastatingly handsome tiger shifter challenges her to a duel that stirs more than just her gamer spirit.
Zyan Ashford, CEO of a leading gaming empire and a powerful tiger shifter, is equally uninterested in romance—despite his family's gentle prods towards finding a mate. However, his encounter with the sharp-witted and alluring Ellie at a gaming convention sparks a fiery attraction he can't deny.
As their professional competition blossoms into a steamy, secretive romance, danger looms. When Ellie becomes the target of corporate espionage, Zy's protective instincts surge to the forefront. He must balance his fierce desire to protect her with finding out who's behind the stolen code, all while a sinister threat tries to tear apart their newly forged bond.
Dive into a whirlwind of flirtatious competitions, heartfelt connections, and perilous secrets in this paranormal rom-com. Get ready for heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud moments, and a love story that proves even the most fierce competitors can be perfect allies in love and war.
Gerri Wilder and the Matchmaker's Book Club are at it again with their biggest challenge yet. Armed with the desire for grandchildren and a sharp eye for love, these determined mamas are set on pairing two headstrong competitors with each other. This one could blow up in their faces!
Elliot "Ellie" Madden, a 31-year-old visionary game developer, is more adept at navigating virtual worlds than the complexities of love. She's perfectly content with her solo life... until a fiercely competitive and devastatingly handsome tiger shifter challenges her to a duel that stirs more than just her gamer spirit.
Zyan Ashford, CEO of a leading gaming empire and a powerful tiger shifter, is equally uninterested in romance—despite his family's gentle prods towards finding a mate. However, his encounter with the sharp-witted and alluring Ellie at a gaming convention sparks a fiery attraction he can't deny.
As their professional competition blossoms into a steamy, secretive romance, danger looms. When Ellie becomes the target of corporate espionage, Zy's protective instincts surge to the forefront. He must balance his fierce desire to protect her with finding out who's behind the stolen code, all while a sinister threat tries to tear apart their newly forged bond.
Dive into a whirlwind of flirtatious competitions, heartfelt connections, and perilous secrets in this paranormal rom-com. Get ready for heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud moments, and a love story that proves even the most fierce competitors can be perfect allies in love and war.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 20, 2024
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About the author
Milly Taiden
538 books4,274 followersMilly Taiden (also writes as April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean (to her) known as the Dominican Republic. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.
When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.
She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!
When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.
She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!
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June 16, 2025
It was ok
I like the tech and gaming fun. I also like the falling in love part. A few things I question about the tech but it's a story so differences are allowed. The ex was a piece of work and the ending was valid especially after he drew the gun. The guy had mental issues and I'm surprised he didn't go after her earlier. The grandma was hilarious. I liked her. Another one bites the dust!
I like the tech and gaming fun. I also like the falling in love part. A few things I question about the tech but it's a story so differences are allowed. The ex was a piece of work and the ending was valid especially after he drew the gun. The guy had mental issues and I'm surprised he didn't go after her earlier. The grandma was hilarious. I liked her. Another one bites the dust!
September 13, 2024
A simply wonderful read, loved the characters and the storyline which is engaging
This is a simply wonderful read and the characters are simply fantastic and I have to say that I was engaged from this wonderful book that from start to finish had held my attention from start to finish and now I guarantee you will be blown away by this amazing book.
Once again, the mothers and grandmothers that are all members of the Matchmakers Book Club they are not plotting and matchmaking once again with the help of the well-known matchmaker Gerri Wilder who is known for her successful matches.
Ellie and Zy were mates and it took a little friendly competition with his mate, his larger company would have crushed her as his tiger simply did not recognise that Ellie was her mate. Then they had taken away all of her hope and dreams when there had been a threat to her fledgling company.
As the corporate espionage had started to really hit home it was simply amazing the amount of damage that could be done in such a short amount of time. As she was trying to save her company she was amazed at the amount of damage and how quickly it had escalated. If it remained unchecked it was a sure thing that the company would be lost and all of her hard work would have been wasted.
This was a simply wonderful read and I guarantee that you will not put this book down until you reach the end and you have discovered the outcome.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.
This is a simply wonderful read and the characters are simply fantastic and I have to say that I was engaged from this wonderful book that from start to finish had held my attention from start to finish and now I guarantee you will be blown away by this amazing book.
Once again, the mothers and grandmothers that are all members of the Matchmakers Book Club they are not plotting and matchmaking once again with the help of the well-known matchmaker Gerri Wilder who is known for her successful matches.
Ellie and Zy were mates and it took a little friendly competition with his mate, his larger company would have crushed her as his tiger simply did not recognise that Ellie was her mate. Then they had taken away all of her hope and dreams when there had been a threat to her fledgling company.
As the corporate espionage had started to really hit home it was simply amazing the amount of damage that could be done in such a short amount of time. As she was trying to save her company she was amazed at the amount of damage and how quickly it had escalated. If it remained unchecked it was a sure thing that the company would be lost and all of her hard work would have been wasted.
This was a simply wonderful read and I guarantee that you will not put this book down until you reach the end and you have discovered the outcome.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.
September 18, 2024
Claws and Controllers by Milly Taiden due 9/20/24 5 stars
Elliot (Ellie) & Zyan
Her life is her job. She creates extraordinary high-level games. She does have a history she tries to forget. Her new game will be amazing--if she can solve one problem.
Her mother, part of Gerri Wilder's new book club turned "Make Me a Grandmother" wants her love life to be at least as important as her game creation. He is the leader of his tiger group and is also in the game entertainment business. He wanted to meet Ellie unaware of how much she would mean to him.
They were both attracted to each other but tried to keep their feelings secret. It wasn't that easy. Danger runs high. He will keep this special woman safe for the future he wants.
As usual the author gives us heat, great characters. a good story. Another winner in this series.
Elliot (Ellie) & Zyan
Her life is her job. She creates extraordinary high-level games. She does have a history she tries to forget. Her new game will be amazing--if she can solve one problem.
Her mother, part of Gerri Wilder's new book club turned "Make Me a Grandmother" wants her love life to be at least as important as her game creation. He is the leader of his tiger group and is also in the game entertainment business. He wanted to meet Ellie unaware of how much she would mean to him.
They were both attracted to each other but tried to keep their feelings secret. It wasn't that easy. Danger runs high. He will keep this special woman safe for the future he wants.
As usual the author gives us heat, great characters. a good story. Another winner in this series.
September 11, 2024
I loved this book! Ellie & Zy make a perfect couple. Another Gerri Wilder match. Ellie owns a small gaming company and Zy owns a large gaming company. They meet at a gaming convention where they each are launching a new game. Being a shifter Zy realizes Ellie is his mate. There is romance, espionage and drama in this book. It kept me reading just to see what happens next and who did what to who. It keeps you guessing and wanting more. It’s never who think it is. But love and romance stay strong. I received this free ARC copy for my review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 2, 2024
A human woman and a male alpha tiger shifter!
A human woman owns a company that makes virtual interactive games. Her mother is a member of a book club and has asked an elderly woman matchmaker for help. An alpha male tiger shifter is the CEO of a major virtual interactive games company. His mother is a member of a book club and has asked for help from an elderly woman matchmaker to help him find a mate. You will have to read the book to find out what all happens. There may be theft, assaults and so much more. Plenty of twists and turns too. Happy reading!
A human woman owns a company that makes virtual interactive games. Her mother is a member of a book club and has asked an elderly woman matchmaker for help. An alpha male tiger shifter is the CEO of a major virtual interactive games company. His mother is a member of a book club and has asked for help from an elderly woman matchmaker to help him find a mate. You will have to read the book to find out what all happens. There may be theft, assaults and so much more. Plenty of twists and turns too. Happy reading!
June 2, 2025
Brilliant Series
Claws and Controllers (The Marchmakers Book Club 4) by Milly Taiden. Ellie has worked hard to build up her business and now she is about to launch her game that will make her mark in this cut throat business. Tiger shifter Zane has cutting edge tech company and finds Ellie’s game has code in it that belongs to his company. Realising Ellie is his fated mate he can’t believe Ellie would steal the code. While investigating he and Ellie get close and the true thieves are very surprising.
Claws and Controllers (The Marchmakers Book Club 4) by Milly Taiden. Ellie has worked hard to build up her business and now she is about to launch her game that will make her mark in this cut throat business. Tiger shifter Zane has cutting edge tech company and finds Ellie’s game has code in it that belongs to his company. Realising Ellie is his fated mate he can’t believe Ellie would steal the code. While investigating he and Ellie get close and the true thieves are very surprising.
September 21, 2024
A match made in gaming heaven....Ellie had been burned in the past. Her ex husband took a game she created and sold it to a competitor. Now, her newest, inventive emersive, interactive game is suspect? Stolen code perhaps? And her potential accuser is one very hot tiger shifter- who thinks she's his mate. A little espionsge, with danger thrown in, along with Geri Wilder's magic make for a fabulous book! Kudos Milly Taiden!
September 16, 2024
A wonderful story that kept me captivated! Ellie and Zy were amazing and really made a perfect couple all the way around. I loved the storyline as it was very intriguing. Such wonderful characters that make such a fantastic story! I love Gerri’s matches! Can’t wait for more! This is my honest opinion of this complimentary copy of this book
October 20, 2024
Great read
Another enjoyable read from Milly. A story about Ellie and Zy, rivals in the computer gaming industry, when something sparks between them, but when the usual bad guys try to ruin both companies, they need to work together to outwit them. I do hope there will be a book 5 soon.
Another enjoyable read from Milly. A story about Ellie and Zy, rivals in the computer gaming industry, when something sparks between them, but when the usual bad guys try to ruin both companies, they need to work together to outwit them. I do hope there will be a book 5 soon.
January 28, 2025
loved it
I loved watching this story flow. I really liked that the relationship started, and just kept growing. And while there was a slight mystery to solve, their relationship didn’t get bogged down with angst and unnecessary misunderstandings. True love, steam, and a happy ending
I loved watching this story flow. I really liked that the relationship started, and just kept growing. And while there was a slight mystery to solve, their relationship didn’t get bogged down with angst and unnecessary misunderstandings. True love, steam, and a happy ending
September 12, 2024
I love this Gerri Wilder spin-off series. The meddling moms of the Matchmaker's Book Club found more success when Ellie and Zy got together. All it took was a little friendly competition and some stolen code. If Zy's tiger didn't recognize Ellie was its mate, his larger company would have crushed her fledgling start up... The corporate espionage escalated, turning violent and resulting in an unexpected battle to the death...
This was a great story and I can't wait for the next one.
This was a great story and I can't wait for the next one.
September 20, 2024
Brilliant
You should never judge a person
by their company. Co-operation is the name of the game, whether you're a gamer or the CEO of a gaming company.
A definite must-read.
I did receive this book as an ARC, but this is my honest review.
You should never judge a person
by their company. Co-operation is the name of the game, whether you're a gamer or the CEO of a gaming company.
A definite must-read.
I did receive this book as an ARC, but this is my honest review.
September 21, 2024
Cute series
Gerri's done it again with matchmaking in the game/tech world.
This time she has her hands full when trying to match a tiger shifter CEO and the woman who created the last game he bought from her scheming ex-husband and didn't know.
A must read series!
Gerri's done it again with matchmaking in the game/tech world.
This time she has her hands full when trying to match a tiger shifter CEO and the woman who created the last game he bought from her scheming ex-husband and didn't know.
A must read series!
September 21, 2024
Claws and controllers
Absolutely loved this series and can't wait to read more so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone loved the characters and the storyline
Absolutely loved this series and can't wait to read more so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone loved the characters and the storyline
November 11, 2024
another success
Ellie and Zy have an interesting set up, both being brilliant game designers.
Ellie has a bit more baggage but being Alpha has its own challengers.
They must navigate not only their hearts but business treachery.
Ellie and Zy have an interesting set up, both being brilliant game designers.
Ellie has a bit more baggage but being Alpha has its own challengers.
They must navigate not only their hearts but business treachery.
September 21, 2024
Gerri does it again when she matches rival game developers Elliot 'Ellie' Madden and Zyan 'Zy' Ashford. Zy is a tiger shifter and Ellie is human, but this won't be their biggest complication. Ellie's ex once stole and sold off a game she had developed to Ashford Entertainment, and Zy has suspicions about some of the code in Ellie's newest game having been stolen from his company. These two are going to have to take a leap and trust each other if they want their attraction to amount to anything. Zy's tiger may be sure that Ellie is his mate, but that is not enough to give her a pass if she stole proprietary code.
These two may have obstacles, but they also have plenty of common ground and they both like a challenge. I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
These two may have obstacles, but they also have plenty of common ground and they both like a challenge. I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
September 15, 2024
Once more, Gerri has worked her matchmaking magic, bringing together two individuals from opposite camps. The chemistry between them ignites sparks that fly in all directions.
September 22, 2024
Fantastic Story
The story line was wonderful from beginning to end. The writer kept you guessing who the guilty parties were to the end.
The story line was wonderful from beginning to end. The writer kept you guessing who the guilty parties were to the end.
September 23, 2024
Bang bang!
Still loving the gaming premise and matchmaking mommas. A little timeline problem, but was easy to ignore for the sake of the story.
Still loving the gaming premise and matchmaking mommas. A little timeline problem, but was easy to ignore for the sake of the story.
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