Amore Matchmaking Series by Pandora Pine

After the death of his father, Capone Lombardi was tasked not only with keeping his father’s legacy alive, but also to look after his mother and three younger brothers. Putting his own love life on the back-burner, he’s spent the last five years ensuring the family restaurant, Lombardi’s, thrives. It’s pretty sad that the closest he’s gotten to cuddling is nearly being arrested by a ridiculously hot cop with a hard-on for speed limits... moreAfter the death of his father, Capone Lombardi was tasked not only with keeping his father’s legacy alive, but also to look after his mother and three younger brothers. Putting his own love life on the back-burner, he’s spent the last five years ensuring the family restaurant, Lombardi’s, thrives. It’s pretty sad that the closest he’s gotten to cuddling is nearly being arrested by a ridiculously hot cop with a hard-on for speed limits.Forty years old and sick of one-night stands and prowling the bar scene, Detective Fuller Sims goes to local Italian restaurant, Lombardi’s, one night for drinks. What he’s not looking for is the youngest Lombardi brother to talk him into his matchmaking scheme. But Fuller is tired of being alone, and Brando Lombardi insists he knows exactly where to find the man of Fuller’s dreams—his overworked older brother, Capone—the guy Fuller almost arrested a few hours earlier.Taking a chance on each other, Capone and Fuller find out that Brando might have matchmaking skills after all. When a blizzard sets its sights on the rugged Maine coast, a shouting match between the new lovers sends Fuller out into the raging storm. Can Capone find him before it’s too late?Shouting Match is book one in the exciting Amore Matchmaking series. It features four gay brothers, their eccentric mother, an ornery goat, and way too much pasta. less

Fiorello Lombardi’s dream is to open a farm animal sanctuary. When he learns a neighboring farm is going under, he takes the chance to turn the dream into a reality. But applying for a loan at a local bank brings him face to face with the first man who broke his heart, his old high school sweetheart. And then his heart is shattered a second time when the bank denies his loan.Despite coming from money and privilege, True Becker’s life hasn’t been a bed of roses... moreFiorello Lombardi’s dream is to open a farm animal sanctuary. When he learns a neighboring farm is going under, he takes the chance to turn the dream into a reality. But applying for a loan at a local bank brings him face to face with the first man who broke his heart, his old high school sweetheart. And then his heart is shattered a second time when the bank denies his loan.Despite coming from money and privilege, True Becker’s life hasn’t been a bed of roses. Condemned by his father for being gay, he was shipped off to a religious college to keep him as far away from temptation—and Fio—as possible. Unable to face either family or the past, True’s stayed away ever since. When a position is offered at the bank his late father helmed for decades, True decides it’s time to come home at last. Who would have thought his feelings for Fio would be as strong today as they were all those years ago? Even worse, True realizes too late he’s fallen onto a path he never wanted: following in his father’s footsteps.Locked in a heated grudge match over funds for the animal rescue, the former lovers face off over life choices, regrets, and second chances. Will Fio and True realize love conquers all, or will they continue fighting the coldest war of all until all hope for love is lost?Grudge Match is book two in the delightfully romantic Amore Matchmaking series, and shows us all that sometimes the most important part of the recipe for love is forgiveness. The series features four gay brothers, their eccentric mother, an ornery goat, and way too much pasta. less

Six years after a panic attack on stage ended Nero Lombardi’s Broadway career, a comeback is in the wings. Everything’s coming up roses—and second chances—when he’s cast as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, the very role from that fateful night, but when a hotshot Hollywood star blows into town and steals his role, Nero wonders if he’ll ever have that encore he craves.After a desperately needed stint in rehab, Fallon Jacoby is determined to seize the day and regain his Hollywood status... moreSix years after a panic attack on stage ended Nero Lombardi’s Broadway career, a comeback is in the wings. Everything’s coming up roses—and second chances—when he’s cast as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, the very role from that fateful night, but when a hotshot Hollywood star blows into town and steals his role, Nero wonders if he’ll ever have that encore he craves.After a desperately needed stint in rehab, Fallon Jacoby is determined to seize the day and regain his Hollywood status. Instead of giving up his shot when no one in Tinsel Town wants to hire him, Fallon heads for summer stock in Maine, where he finds the man who might just be his love match. Problem is, Fallon took his job and he’s going to have to a lot of hard work ahead of him to prove to Nero he’s more than the messy bad boy the gossips say he is.When the machinations of a bitter man put a bullseye on Nero, Fallon steps in to save his co-star. Forming a tentative friendship that ignites into simmering passion, both men are sure they’ve found their forever loves. But when Hollywood comes calling, will they stay together and discover that love is the best way of defying gravity? Or is it curtains for their budding romance? less

Brando Lombardi has successfully matched all three of his brothers with their soulmates, gifting them each with a lifetime of love and happiness. The problem is, Brando himself is always the bridesmaid and never the bride… er, groom. But then he meets a broken-hearted man in uniform who takes his breath away and changes everything.Still recovering from the death of his partner, retired marine Jagger Clifton moved to Maine in search of a desperately needed change of scene... moreBrando Lombardi has successfully matched all three of his brothers with their soulmates, gifting them each with a lifetime of love and happiness. The problem is, Brando himself is always the bridesmaid and never the bride… er, groom. But then he meets a broken-hearted man in uniform who takes his breath away and changes everything.Still recovering from the death of his partner, retired marine Jagger Clifton moved to Maine in search of a desperately needed change of scene. He didn’t count on the Lombardi family hitting him like a ton of bricks with their warmth, sincerity, and pasta. For the first time since Seth’s death, Jagger doesn’t entirely dread a long, lonely winter.Talked into joining Amore Matchmaking, Jagger dives in, ready to get his life back on track—until his very first match stands him up. Filling in for the missing date is none other than Brando Lombardi. Brando is cocky and self-assured, but also determined to gift Jagger with the ultimate Amore experience, even if he has to do it all himself.As the holidays approach, Jagger and Brando’s feelings grow with every Amore date. More than just another victim of “Brando being Brando,” Jagger is helpless but to revive a part of his soul he’d thought gone forever. But will a Christmas blizzard bring them the joy of the season or bury their budding romance in a mountain of ice?Perfect Match is book four in the completed Amore Matchmaking series. It features four gay brothers, their eccentric mother, an ornery goat, and way too much pasta. less