The Last Match

A Novel

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About the Book

One weekend. Fifty singles. Endless secrets. From the beloved author of the “clever, atmospheric, and creepy” (Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author) The Golden Spoon comes another seductive, high-stakes thriller, this one set at an exclusive matchmaking retreat at an historic Newport hotel.

When fifty influencers and celebrities gather at an historic Newport estate for an exclusive matchmaking retreat, the weekend is billed as a dreamy escape—sunlit yoga, champagne by the sea, and the legendary Magnus McBride, a matchmaker with a near-mystical reputation. But behind the marble halls and ocean views, something darker lurks.

Tegan Reyes, a once-famous artist, hopes the trip will revive her stalled career. Ruby Valenti, a disgraced socialite, longs for redemption. Omar Abebe, a trivia champion haunted by loss, wants a fresh start. And Lacy Bryant, a glamorous YouTuber, is chasing more than love—she’s hunting a secret treasure rumored to be hidden in the hotel’s depths.

Then the hotel’s owner is found dead at the base of a cliff.

As a storm closes in, alliances form and fracture, old scandals resurface, and the matchmaker’s final pairings may prove fatal. Because at Windmist, everyone has something to hide—and someone will do anything to keep the past buried.

“Fast paced, whip smart and completely entertaining” (Hank Philippi Ryan, USA TODAY bestselling author), The Last Match is a gripping tale of desire, deception, and the dangerous games we play for love.

About the Author

Stephanie Ewens

Jessa Maxwell is the nationally bestselling author of The Golden Spoon, I Need You to Read This, and Dead of Summer. She is also the author and illustrator of five picture books for children. Her comics and cartoons have been published in The New Yorker and The New York Times, and her writing has been published in Slate, Marie Claire, and many others. She now lives in Jamestown, Rhode Island, with her husband, two cats and three-legged dog. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atria Books (February 16, 2027)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668070444

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Raves and Reviews

"The Last Match is an addictive thriller about a lavish matchmaking event set at a stunning oceanside hotel in Newport, Rhode Island. Over the course of one luxurious yet ill-fated weekend, long-buried secrets are unearthed as the past and present collide in shocking ways. Suspenseful from start to finish and expertly narrated through multiple points of view, The Last Match is brimming with mystery and intrigue. This one is a must-read for thriller fans!" — Kristin Offiler, author of The Housewarming 

"Fast paced, whip smart and completely entertaining! The terrific Jessa Maxwell had me from moment one with this captivating  thriller.  Matchmaking, secrets, and a mysterious mansion by the sea — and topped off  by Maxwell‘s trademark twists and total immersion storytelling.  But there's more: while luring us into her dangerous games,  Maxwell also deftly  reveals the inner workings of the human heart.  Irresistible and not to be missed!" —Hank Phillippi Ryan,  USA Today Bestselling Author

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