Unlikely Match

by Beverly King

Book by King, Beverly

Genres: Lds Fiction, Romance

271 pages

First published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[Bonnie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not sure if it deserves the second star. It was just really predictable, LDS cliche fiction. I usually don't read this kind of stuff for a reason.

[Kathaleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maggie summers is a fourth grade school teacher/author. She wants to get married but dislikes the local LDS singles atmosphere. She lives close to her elderly grandmother who is getting increasingly forgetful. Her brother in law Brad, after his late wife’s death, frequently bamboozles her into taking care of his 2 kids while he is doing consulting jobs out of state.
Maggie finds a new (and handsome) doctor David Rosenberg for her elderly grandmothers care. He just happens to also be single, but he is Jewish. He also wants to get married to a nice Jewish woman. Maggie’s Grandmother does some matchmaking. They keep meeting each other and eventually seeking each other out because they are beginning to fall in love. David trying to find out answers to his questions he has, decides to read the Book of Mormon given to him by a well meaning acquaintance. Which leads to more questions…

Clean romance.
LDS fiction.

[Juli Andrews Jacklin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good clean romance.

[cheryl · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mormon propaganda. 😞

[Alysia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite, but not terrible.

[Karli · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was enjoyable, but a book I would only read once. It is a about two single adults in their later years, who are both devout religiously and want nothing more than to find a spouse of his or her own faith. One a devout Jew, and the other a devout Christian, specifically a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints.

Circumstances bring them together, and while they know they could never marry, they do enjoy spending time together and getting to know each other. After a while, however, they begin to develop strong feelings and must distance themselves to save from greater heartbreak. He loves his Jewish heritage, and she is firm and loves her Christian beliefs.

During this time, the most unlikely of circumstances occur, as he is filled with new questions about life and he find his answers (and a new conviction) where he least expects it. It changes his life in drastic ways, and he must decide if his new found beliefs are worth the sacrifice and breaking his family’s heart.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book! Maggie couldn't seem to say,"no," to anyone. Not her obnoxious brother-in-law, who was constantly assuming that she was available at a moments notice to watch his two adorable children or any other family member that assumed that just because she was a single 4th grade teacher and had summers free of "work" that she didn't have other obligations for her time...like finishing her requested manuscript for her mystery novel. Maggie didn't mind watching Caitlin and Robert especially since she loved children and her recently deceased only sister's children had a permanent place in her heart, but the timing was all wrong, but she did it anyway and while Brad was off finding jobs, she was playing mom and trying to write on the side. Then her 80 year old grandmother, her only other living relative, (her parents had died in a plane crash) starts having health issues not allowing her to live by herself, she feels the weight of all her responsibilities. She gets an appointment with the best geriatrics specialist, David Rosenberg. He becomes more than Isabelle's doctor but also a caring friend. One who is single, but wish strong jewish heritage. Over time he gets handed the Book of Mormon along with a book about Parley P. Pratt's autobiography and finds that he can't put them down. He struggles with finding proof of their trufulness, but with the missionaries help he finds that burning of the Holy Ghost. Although he knows it will be hard to break away from his families beliefs, he can't deny what he knows is true in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also finds that he has found Maggie to be his soul mate and after finding the truth of the gospel without her knowing of his searching, he asks her to marry him. She is able to finish her writing and even get a book published due to David's help with watching her ailing grandmother and her other charges.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forget the Relief Society! Dr. David Rosenberg makes house calls! David is drawn to Maggie and her grandmother, a new patient. Maggie's family is LDS. She is a returned missionary, and faithful member wanting, and waiting for, a temple marriage. David truly believes in his Jewish faith and is looking for a Jewish wife. They are up front with each other and become good friends. Their feelings for each other become obvious. I've only known two Jewish men in my life who joined the LDS Church. Their families did not support them in their decision. They are strong and wonderful members.

[Shawnee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wasn't a huge fan. I felt the author got caught up more in the details of each setting that actually creating a plot. The conversations between the characters were laughable because they weren't realistic. (The language used between characters isn't what would really be used unless they were all PhD's in literature.)

[Jessica Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

I forgot to write a review and now I forgot about the book. Ha ha. I remember that I really liked it though. Love the grandma and her feisty personality. I feel like I have a lot in common with the main character. Fun to read.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good relaxing alternative to a chick flick. I enjoyed the development of the characters and the dynamics of their relationships.

[Kami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick fun read. A little to predictable and way to unrealistic, but fun.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, clean entertainment-good before bed read, not wonderful- but cute.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

my fav Beverly King book

[Marita · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am glad I read Picture Perfect first or this one would have been my first and last Beverly King book ever. Why not just 1 star then... it has a nice spirit, even if it was dumb.

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was off to a slow start, so much so that I began to wonder if the story was headed anywhere. Eventually, it became a nice story.

[Bonnie Mcintyre · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice LDS book.

[Karijean31 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun easy read