Matchmaking the Duchess and the Commander

by Cami Checketts

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A single mom in danger. The man who broke her heart twelve years ago. He might have a chance to protect her, but she’ll never risk loving him again.

Commander Blaine Lewis comes home for his brother’s funeral to find his sister-in-law in peril from all the gormless gits trying to step into his brother’s shoes. When the enigmatic Sutton Smith asks Blaine to fake an engagement to Cat in order to protect her, he has no clue how he’ll keep his heart safe. He’s loved Catherine all his life, but he knows she will never forgive him.

Duchess Catherine Lewis is seething about her new arrangement, but she has no other choice than to accept Blaine’s help. She decides that he deserves an opportunity to get to know his nephew—but that’s the only second chance she will allow him. She won’t ever be able to forgive what he did that fateful day.

Despite all the pent-up pain, Cat’s steely heart begins to soften and she wonders if there is hope for her and Blaine after all. But if Blaine can’t humble himself and beg Cat's forgiveness, he’ll lose everything that matters to him for the second and final time.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Cami Checketts comes an intense and swoon-worthy new clean romance adventure series: Billionaire Protection Romances. Don’t miss it!

Billionaire … Check.

Famous ... Check.

In danger … Check.

Willing to fake a relationship with a bodyguard to stay safe … Come again?

1- Matchmaking the Singer and the Warrior

2-Matchmaking the Duchess and the Commander

3- Matchmaking the Entertainer and the Firefighter

4 – Matchmaking the Model and the Beast

5 – Matchmaking the Spy and the Heiress

6-Matchmaking the Single Dad and the Actress

Fans of Elana Johnson, Lisa Phillips, Jenna Brandt, and Sariah Wilson will love Cami Checketts' clean romantic suspense with a side of comedy.

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Book Details

Genre

Romantic Suspense/Romantic Mystery

Subgenre

Action/Adventure, Billionaire, Inspirational, Military, Mystery/Suspense, Royal

Series

Billionaire Protection Romances • Book 2

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

November 7, 2025

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Grief or loss of a loved one

Representation

Religious miracles or divine intervention, Single-parent or widowed-parent protagonist, Veteran/military service representation

Editorial Reviews

"Blaine Lewis, who wasn't exactly a good guy in His Perfect Match for Christmas (Summit Valley Christmas Romances Book 1), gets his redemption and his lady in Matchmaking the Duchess and the Commander. This is an absolutely brilliant romance with enough action and mystery to keep you glued to the pages until the beautiful ending." Sarah S.

"Family dynamics is always a very intense read and this one did not disappoint. Ace & Cat's romance story was meant to be from a young age and they both knew it. Now the problem was how to actually get it to work. I highly recommend this book to everyone." Kylene R.

"What a wonderful addition to the series! Cami Checketts gives us a book full of just the right amount of danger and romance. Be sure to grab your tissues before you start because parts of the story could bring you tears. This book deals with the issue of loss of loved ones as well as trust issues. I truly did not want to like Blaine after a previous book where his character was introduced but this book gives us more of his background and redeems him in my opinion. " Avid Reader

"Suspense, family drama, second-chance romance, betrayal, and laughs. This clean romance with suspense truly has it all!" Taylor Hart, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Secret Cowboy Undercover Billionaire: Jagger Family Romances.

Blaine and Catherine

Oh what a heart wrenching story. I could just feel all the pain and anguish as I was reading. They so deserved a happy ending

Love never quits.

Childhood friends, who became closer during their teenage years, were devastated by a tragedy. Catherine and Blaine were faced with the opportunity to heal or live a loveless life forever.Cami always writes with adventure and an everlasting love story.

Absolutely BRILLIANT!

Blaine Lewis, who wasn’t exactly a good guy in His Perfect Match for Christmas (Summit Valley Christmas Romances Book 1), gets his redemption 😉AND his lady in Matchmaking the Duchess and the Commander. This is an absolutely brilliant romance with enough action and mystery to keep you glued to the pages until the beautiful ending.

Fun and Exciting

Sometimes we have to face the past to move forward. With a lot of past between them, these characters are holding their hearts close and holding off on trusting until the threats come into reality.