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Matched
Date, Mate, Fate. The reality show like no other.
Celebrity edition.
Eight men and eight women thrown together in paradise, their every move filmed.
Thorough compatibility testing says everyone’s soul mate is here, in the house with them…but would you know “the one” if you saw them?
One thing a computer can’t do is manufacture love. But in this house, anything’s possible.
Rated NC-17 for foul language, heavy drinking, and graphic sex .
*Full length stand alone novel with no cliffhanger.*
Celebrity edition.
Eight men and eight women thrown together in paradise, their every move filmed.
Thorough compatibility testing says everyone’s soul mate is here, in the house with them…but would you know “the one” if you saw them?
One thing a computer can’t do is manufacture love. But in this house, anything’s possible.
Rated NC-17 for foul language, heavy drinking, and graphic sex .
*Full length stand alone novel with no cliffhanger.*
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S.E. Hall
55 books3,153 followersS.E. Hall is the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of the Evolve Series, the Full Circle Series/a spinoff of the Evolve Series, standalone contemporary romances Pretty Instinct, Pretty Remedy and Unstable, and her Smokin' Hot Shorts- Laid Over and Full Body Check, published in multiple countries and languages.
Hall has also co-written with authors Angela Graham, Erin Noelle, Hilary Storm and Ashley Suzanne.
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February 5, 2015
Every once in a while, when you read ALOT, you find a little gem that stand out among the rest. When you open said gem- you don't really know what you may find but you know that it's special in a way that no others are. As you make your way through the beautiful inside of this gem- you realize that this is not just any regular gem but this is a diamond. A diamond that has potential to shine because it's a flawless creation that is one of a kind in a world where so many are just like every other gem. This diamond is the love child of Angela Graham and SE Hall. Their little diamond baby had everything I could ever want from a story.
Love, Lust, Angst, Romance, Doubt, Steam, Emotion, and most of all depth with an amazing storyline.
16 people people (8 men/ 8 women) arrive on the beautiful island of Mahe' for a celebrity version of Date, Mate, Fate. Each celebrity brought a plus one who some are famous, some not to compete for a grand prize which will be donated to a charity. The goal in this show: Do you really know who your soul mate is if you had to pick them from a group? Who you are the most compatible with in all aspects? It may or may not be who you came with. It may not even be there person you are most attracted to. Would you know your "one" if they were standing right in front of you?
Each time another challenge happens, another couple is chosen by the challenge winners and sent into the Soul Search. This is the true test- are they soul mates? The computer uses the answers that they had answered before coming to test their compatibility and will say whether or not they are indeed true "soul mates."
Cruz came with his sister Emma and that seems to be the ONLY reason he is there. To protect her.
From first introduction, I knew my soul mate was 100% Cruz McCall. He is everything I look for in a book boyfriend. Smart, whitty, broody, a tad mysterious, smirky, and totally hot. To put the cherry on top- he is a winker. That gets me every.single.time. I swooned so hard over Cruz and then my broody lil a-hole threw this out and my heart almost burst right out of my chest.
"REMEMBER THIS MOMENT-HOW WE FIT TOGETHER AND HOW CRAZY I AM ABOUT YOU. 'CAUSE AS LONG AS I'VE LIVED AND THROUGH ALL THAT I'VE DONE, I'VE NEVER FELT ANYTHING EVEN CLOSE TO THIS. I WANT YOU MORE, GORGEOUS-MORE TIME, MORE YOU, MORE US" <---- I mean, seriously…gah.. come.to.momma.
Oakley and Harlow are solid coming in. With no doubts that they are in fact each others soul mates, this show is all about charity and they intend to win. Plus they are rekindling their high school romance. Being each other's first loves- they have no doubt that they can win.
Jasmine, Callie, Miles, Court- I mean these characters just are cool people I want to know in real life. I need them to jump out of this book and live with me. I couldn't have loved them anymore. Even the characters you HATE you love to hate them. That's what makes this so interesting. Even in real life, if you bring 16 strangers together- there is bound to be drama.
Challenges continue, lines are crosses, fate steps in, hearts are broken, surprises left and right, and just when you think you know who is who's soul mates and you have it figured out- YOU DO NOT. I felt like I WAS in this reality show with them or watching it on tv. I was immediately invested in these characters and HOW IN THE WORLD DID THESE AUTHORS WRITE 16 (plus) characters and the writing continue so seamless. I wasn't reading two authors writing styles or ideas- these ladies worked in unison creating a storyline unlike anything I've ever read. I couldn't put it down. I didn't want to.. ever. But as the % got further along and I knew it was going to end- I wanted to unread it so I could go back because I needed to stay with these characters. They were my new friends and this book had stole a piece of me I knew I'd never get back.
Moral of the story- BUY THIS BOOK. You won't regret it. It's a stand out story that needs to be heard.
FIVE HUGE STARS. I'D GIVE IT 20 IF I COULD! BEST BOOK I'VE READ IN 2015. ASK ME AT THE END OF THE YEAR- I WILL STILL BE SHOUTING HOW MUCH I LOVED IT.
Love, Lust, Angst, Romance, Doubt, Steam, Emotion, and most of all depth with an amazing storyline.
16 people people (8 men/ 8 women) arrive on the beautiful island of Mahe' for a celebrity version of Date, Mate, Fate. Each celebrity brought a plus one who some are famous, some not to compete for a grand prize which will be donated to a charity. The goal in this show: Do you really know who your soul mate is if you had to pick them from a group? Who you are the most compatible with in all aspects? It may or may not be who you came with. It may not even be there person you are most attracted to. Would you know your "one" if they were standing right in front of you?
Each time another challenge happens, another couple is chosen by the challenge winners and sent into the Soul Search. This is the true test- are they soul mates? The computer uses the answers that they had answered before coming to test their compatibility and will say whether or not they are indeed true "soul mates."
Cruz came with his sister Emma and that seems to be the ONLY reason he is there. To protect her.
From first introduction, I knew my soul mate was 100% Cruz McCall. He is everything I look for in a book boyfriend. Smart, whitty, broody, a tad mysterious, smirky, and totally hot. To put the cherry on top- he is a winker. That gets me every.single.time. I swooned so hard over Cruz and then my broody lil a-hole threw this out and my heart almost burst right out of my chest.
"REMEMBER THIS MOMENT-HOW WE FIT TOGETHER AND HOW CRAZY I AM ABOUT YOU. 'CAUSE AS LONG AS I'VE LIVED AND THROUGH ALL THAT I'VE DONE, I'VE NEVER FELT ANYTHING EVEN CLOSE TO THIS. I WANT YOU MORE, GORGEOUS-MORE TIME, MORE YOU, MORE US" <---- I mean, seriously…gah.. come.to.momma.
Oakley and Harlow are solid coming in. With no doubts that they are in fact each others soul mates, this show is all about charity and they intend to win. Plus they are rekindling their high school romance. Being each other's first loves- they have no doubt that they can win.
Jasmine, Callie, Miles, Court- I mean these characters just are cool people I want to know in real life. I need them to jump out of this book and live with me. I couldn't have loved them anymore. Even the characters you HATE you love to hate them. That's what makes this so interesting. Even in real life, if you bring 16 strangers together- there is bound to be drama.
Challenges continue, lines are crosses, fate steps in, hearts are broken, surprises left and right, and just when you think you know who is who's soul mates and you have it figured out- YOU DO NOT. I felt like I WAS in this reality show with them or watching it on tv. I was immediately invested in these characters and HOW IN THE WORLD DID THESE AUTHORS WRITE 16 (plus) characters and the writing continue so seamless. I wasn't reading two authors writing styles or ideas- these ladies worked in unison creating a storyline unlike anything I've ever read. I couldn't put it down. I didn't want to.. ever. But as the % got further along and I knew it was going to end- I wanted to unread it so I could go back because I needed to stay with these characters. They were my new friends and this book had stole a piece of me I knew I'd never get back.
Moral of the story- BUY THIS BOOK. You won't regret it. It's a stand out story that needs to be heard.
FIVE HUGE STARS. I'D GIVE IT 20 IF I COULD! BEST BOOK I'VE READ IN 2015. ASK ME AT THE END OF THE YEAR- I WILL STILL BE SHOUTING HOW MUCH I LOVED IT.
March 21, 2016
3 Match me up Stars
Have you seen the show Are you the One on MTV? Yeah, it’s a guilty pleasure of mine and Matched is exactly like it. It’s a cute book with a cute concept. I really do like all the characters, at times it can be confusing but each of them has such different personalities it’s easy to track.
Matched is about a game show. 8 couples arrive to be on a show for charity. Each of them are in various profession, a porn star, movie star, football player, etc. Harlow is on the show with her boyfriend Oakley. They believe they are the perfect match.
BUT there’s tons of stuff that goes on.
First off, the book isn’t romance. It’s more angst, drama and comedy. I really liked all the side stories and I kind of wished it was told in different POV’s so I could get a better grasp of them. Instead the whole book is from Harlow’s POV.
I wasn’t really fond of Harlow. I thought she was kind of a push over and really confusing. She didn’t know what she wanted. I was also really cautious of Oakley. He didn’t really give Harlow attention, but then he would be sweet. I wasn’t sure if he was a good or bad guy. Then there is a crazy tension between Harlow and Cruz. I liked Cruz and I found him endearing and I love that he loves his sister, Emma so much. But it was hard for me to get into the story because Harlow was with Oakley.
To be honest, I loved the side relationships more. There’s Adam, the producer that’s on and off set at times lending advice and keeping people in check, he was my favorite. Then there was Court the man whore that wants to be reformed. I loved Jasmine because she’s an ex porn star that wants to be treated more than a piece of meat.
The whole book was a lot to take in and it was REALLY meaty. I think I could have done away with a lot of it.
Overall, the book was good, entertaining and funny. I wished there was more POV’s and more romance. I liked the concept and idea of it, just wished I had some crazy love.
Have you seen the show Are you the One on MTV? Yeah, it’s a guilty pleasure of mine and Matched is exactly like it. It’s a cute book with a cute concept. I really do like all the characters, at times it can be confusing but each of them has such different personalities it’s easy to track.
Matched is about a game show. 8 couples arrive to be on a show for charity. Each of them are in various profession, a porn star, movie star, football player, etc. Harlow is on the show with her boyfriend Oakley. They believe they are the perfect match.
BUT there’s tons of stuff that goes on.
First off, the book isn’t romance. It’s more angst, drama and comedy. I really liked all the side stories and I kind of wished it was told in different POV’s so I could get a better grasp of them. Instead the whole book is from Harlow’s POV.
I wasn’t really fond of Harlow. I thought she was kind of a push over and really confusing. She didn’t know what she wanted. I was also really cautious of Oakley. He didn’t really give Harlow attention, but then he would be sweet. I wasn’t sure if he was a good or bad guy. Then there is a crazy tension between Harlow and Cruz. I liked Cruz and I found him endearing and I love that he loves his sister, Emma so much. But it was hard for me to get into the story because Harlow was with Oakley.
To be honest, I loved the side relationships more. There’s Adam, the producer that’s on and off set at times lending advice and keeping people in check, he was my favorite. Then there was Court the man whore that wants to be reformed. I loved Jasmine because she’s an ex porn star that wants to be treated more than a piece of meat.
The whole book was a lot to take in and it was REALLY meaty. I think I could have done away with a lot of it.
Overall, the book was good, entertaining and funny. I wished there was more POV’s and more romance. I liked the concept and idea of it, just wished I had some crazy love.
October 27, 2016
I needed a different kind of romance so I tried my luck with this book, thinking it would be something light and fun but I found neither the fun nor the romance I needed in it.
Think of the TV Reality Show “Are you the One?”...
Now, imagine that you are not watching it but reading about it...
This is exactly what it is about...
There are 18 people and every week a couple leaves and you read who is doing what and with whom?
The couples can be predicted even at %20 of the book, then there is no anticipation, of course. Everything is too predictable. Way too predictable...
Still, I read it to see how they will bond etc., but I was disappointed that the side character’s hero confessed his love better than the main hero.
The main hero didn’t confess first, anyway. She started kissing him. She started confessing her feelings, asking him if he was feeling the same... There, the book lost me completely. Because I am a hopeless romantic, I guess, I need to see the hero chasing the heroine, I prefer it when the man woos and confesses first. But the heroine comes into the show with her boyfriend/fiancé, so there is this period where they understand they are not each other’s soul mates... And then, the attraction between our main characters grow into a relationship. Blah, bla...
The book focuses on 4 couples mostly and it is told by the heroine Harlow’s point of view only.
So, to cut it short, this wasn’t to my liking, I didn’t have fun and I didn’t feel anything...
Oh, no, I must say I got bored – that is a felling, right? :)
So, it is something between 2-2,5 stars for me but not even 3 :(
Think of the TV Reality Show “Are you the One?”...
Now, imagine that you are not watching it but reading about it...
This is exactly what it is about...
There are 18 people and every week a couple leaves and you read who is doing what and with whom?
The couples can be predicted even at %20 of the book, then there is no anticipation, of course. Everything is too predictable. Way too predictable...
Still, I read it to see how they will bond etc., but I was disappointed that the side character’s hero confessed his love better than the main hero.
The main hero didn’t confess first, anyway. She started kissing him. She started confessing her feelings, asking him if he was feeling the same... There, the book lost me completely. Because I am a hopeless romantic, I guess, I need to see the hero chasing the heroine, I prefer it when the man woos and confesses first. But the heroine comes into the show with her boyfriend/fiancé, so there is this period where they understand they are not each other’s soul mates... And then, the attraction between our main characters grow into a relationship. Blah, bla...
The book focuses on 4 couples mostly and it is told by the heroine Harlow’s point of view only.
So, to cut it short, this wasn’t to my liking, I didn’t have fun and I didn’t feel anything...
Oh, no, I must say I got bored – that is a felling, right? :)
So, it is something between 2-2,5 stars for me but not even 3 :(
March 23, 2015
I hate reality shows. Lol, but for some reason, I love romances that take fictionally place in them. This is my second book that has the reality show theme and it freaking rocked!
I loved the behind the scenes moments of the show and the characters. I’ll admit that I was seriously hoping that Harlow wasn’t going to end up with Oakley. I really didn’t care for him. And he just got progressively worse over the course of the book.
From the first moment he was introduced, I fell for the hero of this book. But since the book is exclusively from Harlow’s POV, you don’t know who the real hero is right away.
I give mad props to the authors for coming up with all the different challenges that the characters went through. I don’t watch reality shows like Survivor or the Bachelor but this book almost makes me want to.
Honestly, I didn’t want this to end. I loved the journey that Harlow, Miranda, Callie, Emma and Cruz went on. I loved getting to know them and the drama and watching them fall for different people.
I have to say that I was both disappointed and happy that the “soul mate” matchups did and didn’t work. I was really surprised at who Harlow and Emma were matched with and disappointed that other people that were perfectly matched, didn’t actually get together.
This will definitely be a reread and I can’t wait to read more from these two authors!
I loved the behind the scenes moments of the show and the characters. I’ll admit that I was seriously hoping that Harlow wasn’t going to end up with Oakley. I really didn’t care for him. And he just got progressively worse over the course of the book.
From the first moment he was introduced, I fell for the hero of this book. But since the book is exclusively from Harlow’s POV, you don’t know who the real hero is right away.
I give mad props to the authors for coming up with all the different challenges that the characters went through. I don’t watch reality shows like Survivor or the Bachelor but this book almost makes me want to.
Honestly, I didn’t want this to end. I loved the journey that Harlow, Miranda, Callie, Emma and Cruz went on. I loved getting to know them and the drama and watching them fall for different people.
I have to say that I was both disappointed and happy that the “soul mate” matchups did and didn’t work. I was really surprised at who Harlow and Emma were matched with and disappointed that other people that were perfectly matched, didn’t actually get together.
This will definitely be a reread and I can’t wait to read more from these two authors!
November 22, 2017
Date, Mate, Fate: Celebrity Edition
Harlow and her high school sweetheart just reunited, only for him to drag her on a reality dating show where you find your soul mate after taking a test. Harlow isn’t keen on the idea, but will do anything for Oakley because she really does love him.
I ended up really loving this story. At the beginning I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel. You’re not sure how the many relationships in the story will pan out. It’s told from the POV of one contestant, Harlow, but we get other people’s POV’s sprinkled in confessional style. Which is pretty cool honestly. It is an emotional rollercoaster to say the least. I was laughing, crying, angry, swooning. All in all I think the outcomes were pretty perfect, even though some of them were hard to accept at first. It’s like you as the reader can really feel Harlow’s struggle during this reality show. At least I could. I think it was extremely well written, and even though there was a bunch going on it had good flow and didn’t feel like it was dragging.
There isn’t any cheating in this book, but there is sex/relations with other people. If you enjoy shows like Are You The One on MTV, you will be fine reading this book.
Harlow and her high school sweetheart just reunited, only for him to drag her on a reality dating show where you find your soul mate after taking a test. Harlow isn’t keen on the idea, but will do anything for Oakley because she really does love him.
I ended up really loving this story. At the beginning I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel. You’re not sure how the many relationships in the story will pan out. It’s told from the POV of one contestant, Harlow, but we get other people’s POV’s sprinkled in confessional style. Which is pretty cool honestly. It is an emotional rollercoaster to say the least. I was laughing, crying, angry, swooning. All in all I think the outcomes were pretty perfect, even though some of them were hard to accept at first. It’s like you as the reader can really feel Harlow’s struggle during this reality show. At least I could. I think it was extremely well written, and even though there was a bunch going on it had good flow and didn’t feel like it was dragging.
There isn’t any cheating in this book, but there is sex/relations with other people. If you enjoy shows like Are You The One on MTV, you will be fine reading this book.
June 12, 2015
4.5 - 5 matched stars!
So I really freaking enjoyed this book! I was getting a little tired of reading about the same old man whore who meets the good virgin girl and falls in love. I needed a change and this was brilliant and totally unexpected!
So it's told from the point of view of Harlow who goes into a celebrity show with her high school sweetheart Oakley.
The house soon divides in groups the good people and the bitches and assholes. Some things in this book are predictable but there are some interesting twists.
Think reality tv in a book full of drama and people banging each other haha.
So the 8 women and 8 men go into the house and the 8 I have put in the photo above are my favourites.
I am obsessed with Cruz he is literally the perfect guy and would totally be my match.
I recommend this for anyone wanting to read something different from the normal predictable romance
So I really freaking enjoyed this book! I was getting a little tired of reading about the same old man whore who meets the good virgin girl and falls in love. I needed a change and this was brilliant and totally unexpected!
So it's told from the point of view of Harlow who goes into a celebrity show with her high school sweetheart Oakley.
The house soon divides in groups the good people and the bitches and assholes. Some things in this book are predictable but there are some interesting twists.
Think reality tv in a book full of drama and people banging each other haha.
So the 8 women and 8 men go into the house and the 8 I have put in the photo above are my favourites.
I am obsessed with Cruz he is literally the perfect guy and would totally be my match.
I recommend this for anyone wanting to read something different from the normal predictable romance
June 9, 2015
3.75-4 Stars
This book is definitely like no other I've read, I think it is best summed up as Big Brother with a dating twist. Over all it was an interesting read, but it was stacked high in the drama department. The 3.75 was for a couple of my personal no-no's, both of which I was able to get past and enjoy the story, but I did feel I needed to lower my rating. My main wish was just to spend some time with the main couple, out of the reality show setting, I would have enjoyed more of them and the last chapter being a lot longer.
This book is definitely like no other I've read, I think it is best summed up as Big Brother with a dating twist. Over all it was an interesting read, but it was stacked high in the drama department. The 3.75 was for a couple of my personal no-no's, both of which I was able to get past and enjoy the story, but I did feel I needed to lower my rating. My main wish was just to spend some time with the main couple, out of the reality show setting, I would have enjoyed more of them and the last chapter being a lot longer.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 29, 2015
I went to sample this to see if I wanted to buy it and it sucked me right in.
It was like watching a reality television show. I had to keep reading to see who matched up with their soul mate and who the last couple standing would be.
8 famous people chosen to be on the show. They had to bring a plus one.
Oakley Abrams, 23— Lineman for the North Bay Ravens
Harlow McWright, 22— Oakley’s first love and plus one
Court Callahan, 25— Professional bull rider
Wyatt Callahan, 23— Court’s manager, brother, and plus one
Callie Cole , 22— Olympics gold- medal gymnast, USA
Dana Myers, 22— Callie’s best friend and plus one
Jasmine Cox, 24— Adult- entertainment star
Jensen Hughes, 28— Adult- entertainment producer and Jasmine’s plus one
Cruz McCall, 24— Freestyle motocross champion
Emma McCall, 21— Cruz’s sister and plus one
Peyton Price, 22— Actor
Ivy Malone, 22— Actress/Peyton’s costar and plus one
Rachel Gardner, 25— Comedian
Miles Newman, 24— Rachel’s roommate, best friend, and plus one
Nadia Minkin, 23— Supermodel
Dalton Sharp, 25— Fitness trainer and Nadia’s plus one
8 women and 8 men competing to earn money for a charity of their choice. Also when they find their soulmate they win a trip together for a week to explore their new relationship.
They enter the house with assigned bunk beds and 4 people to a room.
Some wasted no time hooking up!! Lmao!!
This was a sweet and funny read. Trying to figure out who was meant for who. I wish I could say I put them all together correctly but I didn't.
It was a story filled with strangers becoming lovers and some making life long best friends and enemies. lol
If you love watching reality tv then you will love this one!! It had many laugh out loud moments!
The story is told through Oakley's first love and plus one Harlow.
I would of loved to have been in some of the others mind:))
**Really sorry to my girls K,E and T for reading this with out you! I should of waited to sample! Lmao**
It was like watching a reality television show. I had to keep reading to see who matched up with their soul mate and who the last couple standing would be.
8 famous people chosen to be on the show. They had to bring a plus one.
Oakley Abrams, 23— Lineman for the North Bay Ravens
Harlow McWright, 22— Oakley’s first love and plus one
Court Callahan, 25— Professional bull rider
Wyatt Callahan, 23— Court’s manager, brother, and plus one
Callie Cole , 22— Olympics gold- medal gymnast, USA
Dana Myers, 22— Callie’s best friend and plus one
Jasmine Cox, 24— Adult- entertainment star
Jensen Hughes, 28— Adult- entertainment producer and Jasmine’s plus one
Cruz McCall, 24— Freestyle motocross champion
Emma McCall, 21— Cruz’s sister and plus one
Peyton Price, 22— Actor
Ivy Malone, 22— Actress/Peyton’s costar and plus one
Rachel Gardner, 25— Comedian
Miles Newman, 24— Rachel’s roommate, best friend, and plus one
Nadia Minkin, 23— Supermodel
Dalton Sharp, 25— Fitness trainer and Nadia’s plus one
8 women and 8 men competing to earn money for a charity of their choice. Also when they find their soulmate they win a trip together for a week to explore their new relationship.
They enter the house with assigned bunk beds and 4 people to a room.
Some wasted no time hooking up!! Lmao!!
This was a sweet and funny read. Trying to figure out who was meant for who. I wish I could say I put them all together correctly but I didn't.
It was a story filled with strangers becoming lovers and some making life long best friends and enemies. lol
If you love watching reality tv then you will love this one!! It had many laugh out loud moments!
The story is told through Oakley's first love and plus one Harlow.
I would of loved to have been in some of the others mind:))
**Really sorry to my girls K,E and T for reading this with out you! I should of waited to sample! Lmao**
June 5, 2015
I would compare this book to an interesting but sexy tropical version of big brother (I don't watch tv, so there could be better comparisons). There is drama, steam and some twists. I think it was a good book and I would recommend it.
November 8, 2025
I have a feeling this book won't be for everyone but that's what makes it special!
Who loves trashy dating shows of reality tv? Me, apparently with high doses of laughter and cringe as well.
We have 8 men and 8 women who came to the island and were matched by a computer system. However they don't know who they're matched with. If they figure it out they can win money for their favorite charity and a vacation abroad but they leave the show.
So after every challenge the winner among the participants vote a couple whom they think might be soulmates. If they are they go to their vacation if not they play the show to win more money for charity and figure out who might be their soulmate.
The whole book is told from 1participant POV: the heroine: Harlow the only woman who went to the island with her boyfriend expecting that they'd be declared soulmates after all! (Guess what happened next hahahha)
Anyway, the book is well written and well paced, all characters were very memorable despite being more than 16 in total and not having povs so don't worry about forgtting them.
The star deducted is for some fucking creative choices that I don't agree with.
Over all it's a vey good read and has multiple "meet cutes" so it's for that square in my Bingo Challenge of 2025!
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88┃51┃ 9⭕┃2┃42⭕┃29⭕┃ 24┃92⭕┃ 82┃1⭕
100┃34⭕┃17⭕┃96⭕┃43⭕┃49┃64⭕┃70┃15⭕┃38⭕
84⭕┃31⭕┃ 62⭕┃7⭕┃21⭕┃73┃28⭕┃46⭕┃90⭕┃77
3⭕┃12⭕┃80⭕┃ 69⭕┃52⭕┃ 65⭕┃54⭕┃ 91⭕┃23⭕┃ 72⭕
18┃95┃ 22┃99┃93┃74⭕┃41⭕┃8┃35⭕┃ 58⭕
57⭕┃94┃ 16⭕┃56┃ 5⭕┃60⭕┃78⭕┃ 26┃81┃ 61⭕
97⭕┃48⭕┃ 79⭕┃67┃ 53⭕┃30⭕┃ 6⭕┃36⭕┃89⭕┃ 33⭕
71⭕┃19⭕┃ 39⭕┃66⭕┃ 55⭕┃27⭕┃ 20⭕┃63┃ 11⭕┃83
Who loves trashy dating shows of reality tv? Me, apparently with high doses of laughter and cringe as well.
We have 8 men and 8 women who came to the island and were matched by a computer system. However they don't know who they're matched with. If they figure it out they can win money for their favorite charity and a vacation abroad but they leave the show.
So after every challenge the winner among the participants vote a couple whom they think might be soulmates. If they are they go to their vacation if not they play the show to win more money for charity and figure out who might be their soulmate.
The whole book is told from 1participant POV: the heroine: Harlow the only woman who went to the island with her boyfriend expecting that they'd be declared soulmates after all! (Guess what happened next hahahha)
Anyway, the book is well written and well paced, all characters were very memorable despite being more than 16 in total and not having povs so don't worry about forgtting them.
The star deducted is for some fucking creative choices that I don't agree with.
Over all it's a vey good read and has multiple "meet cutes" so it's for that square in my Bingo Challenge of 2025!
25⭕ ┃37⭕┃87┃13⭕┃68⭕┃40⭕┃32┃59┃76┃44
10⭕┃86┃4 ┃45⭕┃47┃98┃50⭕┃14⭕┃85⭕┃75
88┃51┃ 9⭕┃2┃42⭕┃29⭕┃ 24┃92⭕┃ 82┃1⭕
100┃34⭕┃17⭕┃96⭕┃43⭕┃49┃64⭕┃70┃15⭕┃38⭕
84⭕┃31⭕┃ 62⭕┃7⭕┃21⭕┃73┃28⭕┃46⭕┃90⭕┃77
3⭕┃12⭕┃80⭕┃ 69⭕┃52⭕┃ 65⭕┃54⭕┃ 91⭕┃23⭕┃ 72⭕
18┃95┃ 22┃99┃93┃74⭕┃41⭕┃8┃35⭕┃ 58⭕
57⭕┃94┃ 16⭕┃56┃ 5⭕┃60⭕┃78⭕┃ 26┃81┃ 61⭕
97⭕┃48⭕┃ 79⭕┃67┃ 53⭕┃30⭕┃ 6⭕┃36⭕┃89⭕┃ 33⭕
71⭕┃19⭕┃ 39⭕┃66⭕┃ 55⭕┃27⭕┃ 20⭕┃63┃ 11⭕┃83
February 7, 2015
Let me paint you a picture ... Nearly two years ago, I was a blogger, reading and sharing the word of amazing books that I had run across ... so, while I was running a blog, a fantastic author messaged my page, requesting that I read and review her book ... of course, we jumped at this, having heard so many amazing things about said book. When we finished, she messaged and asked if we wanted to read and review her friend's book. Again, we jumped at the opportunity.
Now, almost two years later, Angela Graham and SE Hall are staples in my reading pantry. They're a "never leave home without them" kind of authors for me. Read always - sight unseen. Their writing has only grown over the years.
I will admit, I've not had the time to read the quickies they've coauthored together. Now that I write, it's more difficult to get into books, especially while I'm juggling so many projects myself. The moment I saw the first teaser for Matched by this Dynamic Duo, I knew I had to get my greedy little hands on it. Lucky for me, the last two years has forged a great friendship between myself and this pair, the offered me an ARC. I sat on it for a few days, knowing how long it was, worried I wouldn't be able to finish as I've got other jobs to do as well, but this morning, I dove in ... and I leaped, soared and flew to amazing heights.
Matched is everything you'll ever want in a book. A completely original idea, nothing like I've ever read before. A story line that's intriguing, sexy, mysterious and SO DAMN FUNNY. Hall and Graham BLEW ME AWAY with the writing technique in this story. They made me think. Made me remember details. And laid everything out before me like a feast at a Vegas buffet. I wasn't missing anything. I didn't want for anything more. I was full, satisfied and felt that I'd gotten everything I needed plus some.
For a writer to juggle a few characters, mostly a hero, heroine and some secondary characters is a tough job in itself ... when you add in SIXTEEN characters and never for one second make me guess what the hell's going on ... never make me think that you've slacked on some characters ... made me want everything for everyone ... YOU HAVE DONE YOUR JOB ABOVE AND BEYOND.
Thank you ladies for this ARC ... thank you for sharing this fantastic world with me ... thank you for improving your craft and never dumbing anything down for me
Five out of Five #CruzControl stars <3
Now, almost two years later, Angela Graham and SE Hall are staples in my reading pantry. They're a "never leave home without them" kind of authors for me. Read always - sight unseen. Their writing has only grown over the years.
I will admit, I've not had the time to read the quickies they've coauthored together. Now that I write, it's more difficult to get into books, especially while I'm juggling so many projects myself. The moment I saw the first teaser for Matched by this Dynamic Duo, I knew I had to get my greedy little hands on it. Lucky for me, the last two years has forged a great friendship between myself and this pair, the offered me an ARC. I sat on it for a few days, knowing how long it was, worried I wouldn't be able to finish as I've got other jobs to do as well, but this morning, I dove in ... and I leaped, soared and flew to amazing heights.
Matched is everything you'll ever want in a book. A completely original idea, nothing like I've ever read before. A story line that's intriguing, sexy, mysterious and SO DAMN FUNNY. Hall and Graham BLEW ME AWAY with the writing technique in this story. They made me think. Made me remember details. And laid everything out before me like a feast at a Vegas buffet. I wasn't missing anything. I didn't want for anything more. I was full, satisfied and felt that I'd gotten everything I needed plus some.
For a writer to juggle a few characters, mostly a hero, heroine and some secondary characters is a tough job in itself ... when you add in SIXTEEN characters and never for one second make me guess what the hell's going on ... never make me think that you've slacked on some characters ... made me want everything for everyone ... YOU HAVE DONE YOUR JOB ABOVE AND BEYOND.
Thank you ladies for this ARC ... thank you for sharing this fantastic world with me ... thank you for improving your craft and never dumbing anything down for me
Five out of Five #CruzControl stars <3
February 10, 2015
I have read all of Angela Graham's and SE Hall's books together and when I found out they were writing a full length novel I was super excited. When I found out what the book was about, I have to admit I had my reservations. I just didn't think the whole reality show in a book was going to work. Boy, was I wrong! I loved Matched!
This book is told from Harlow's point of view. You briefly meet Harlow in one of SE and Angela's previous books together, Handled. You definitely do not need to read Handled to enjoy Matched but I was just so surprised to see Harlow again I thought I would mention that in case anyone happened to miss that little fact. Harlow is back together with her super star football playing childhood sweetheart, Oakley. Oakley takes Harlow on a reality show to help his stardom and things get CRAZY!
Imagine 16 men and women forced to live together in paradise to raise money for the charity of their choice. People from all walks of life; actors, porn stars, and just regular old people trying to find their "soul mate" on a show called Date, Mate, Fate.
Gosh, this book had it all. Although this book is told from Harlow's POV, you really do get to experience each character on the show. I have no idea how the authors managed to do that but I really felt that I knew each individual; like i was actually watching a reality show. There was a little something for everyone. The mean girls, the bad boys, the good girls, the sexy people. It was a little overwhelming in the best possible way. It was sexy and funny and I could not put it down!
"Is it just me, or did that sound like she was taking her turn in a game of clue? 'On the couch, with my mouth, in the Great Room.'
When I wasn't entrenched in who was having sex with who and laughing my butt off at the confessional booth, I was enjoying how the characters were trying to play and win the game.
"This is your plan Indiemma Jones. Don't look at us!"
But, really what is most intriguing about this story is the big question "IS THE COMPUTER RIGHT ABOUT THE SOUL MATES?!" And will Harlow end up with Oakley, her childhood sweetheart, or have they outgrown each other?
"This place, this show, has forever changed who I am."
This is a seriously entertaining book and so very different from so many other romance novels out there today. The ending was perfect and so very sweet with all the feels! It was a breath of fresh air and I absolutely loved being proved wrong; one of my favorite reads lately!
~Amie
This book is told from Harlow's point of view. You briefly meet Harlow in one of SE and Angela's previous books together, Handled. You definitely do not need to read Handled to enjoy Matched but I was just so surprised to see Harlow again I thought I would mention that in case anyone happened to miss that little fact. Harlow is back together with her super star football playing childhood sweetheart, Oakley. Oakley takes Harlow on a reality show to help his stardom and things get CRAZY!
Imagine 16 men and women forced to live together in paradise to raise money for the charity of their choice. People from all walks of life; actors, porn stars, and just regular old people trying to find their "soul mate" on a show called Date, Mate, Fate.
Gosh, this book had it all. Although this book is told from Harlow's POV, you really do get to experience each character on the show. I have no idea how the authors managed to do that but I really felt that I knew each individual; like i was actually watching a reality show. There was a little something for everyone. The mean girls, the bad boys, the good girls, the sexy people. It was a little overwhelming in the best possible way. It was sexy and funny and I could not put it down!
"Is it just me, or did that sound like she was taking her turn in a game of clue? 'On the couch, with my mouth, in the Great Room.'
When I wasn't entrenched in who was having sex with who and laughing my butt off at the confessional booth, I was enjoying how the characters were trying to play and win the game.
"This is your plan Indiemma Jones. Don't look at us!"
But, really what is most intriguing about this story is the big question "IS THE COMPUTER RIGHT ABOUT THE SOUL MATES?!" And will Harlow end up with Oakley, her childhood sweetheart, or have they outgrown each other?
"This place, this show, has forever changed who I am."
This is a seriously entertaining book and so very different from so many other romance novels out there today. The ending was perfect and so very sweet with all the feels! It was a breath of fresh air and I absolutely loved being proved wrong; one of my favorite reads lately!
~Amie
February 26, 2015
Wow! Just Holy fuck, wow!!!
I read the blurb for this book and thought it sounded different. I went into it expecting happy, fluffy, funny different. What I got was a complete trip of emotions.
I mean seriously this is the blurb I read:
As the story started we are introduced to the celebrities and their plus ones totaling up to 16 people competing in a reality TV show in the idyllic Seychelles to find 8 perfect soul mates, with your normal rounds of contests and prizes as people are matched up and sent off to dream destinations while winning money for their favourite charities, with the prize pool going to the final remaining soul mates charity.
To read the rest of this review you can check it out here cause I am too lazy to copy and paste and hunt out html :P
I read the blurb for this book and thought it sounded different. I went into it expecting happy, fluffy, funny different. What I got was a complete trip of emotions.
I mean seriously this is the blurb I read:
As the story started we are introduced to the celebrities and their plus ones totaling up to 16 people competing in a reality TV show in the idyllic Seychelles to find 8 perfect soul mates, with your normal rounds of contests and prizes as people are matched up and sent off to dream destinations while winning money for their favourite charities, with the prize pool going to the final remaining soul mates charity.
To read the rest of this review you can check it out here cause I am too lazy to copy and paste and hunt out html :P
February 6, 2015
Wow!! What a fun, sexy, intriguing read. Besides loving both these authors, this book was not at all what I expected! Pleasantly surprised, on how new and fresh this was. Bravo ladies!
July 1, 2015
This book was fun and different. I'm a reality tv lover and this book entertained me completely.
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(Previously titled Matched)
(Previously titled Matched)
July 22, 2017
2/5 estrellas
Bueeeno es el primer libro que leo de estas autoras y me pareció interesante que se tratara de un Reality show... y dije por qué no leerlo? a lo mejor me sorprenden... Eso sí, tengo que decir que DETESTO los Reality Show pero dije: de repente en un libro, donde pasen lo que hay detrás de cámara, no lo deteste tanto jajajaja
Porque seamos sinceras eso de buscar el amor en un programa de Tv me parece de lo más estúpido y super falso, al igual que una computadora sea la que te diga cual es tu pareja me parece muy tonto, pero le quise dar una oportunidad.
Y de verdad que mitad del libro lo disfruté bastante... fue muy agradable, aunque la protagonista muchas veces me pareció tonta me gustó mucho la amistad que formó con Miranda y Callie,... (Emma me cayó mal, me parecía que actuaba muy infantil para tener 21 años) y el intentar adivinar cuales podrían ser algunas parejas fue entretenido peeeero ya después empezó a decaer y varias cosas que pasaron no me gustaron además eso de que los personajes pensaran que estaban enamorados solo por pasar un tiempito ahí, no fue muy creíble (Creo que se necesita más para enamorarse y desenamorarse, no es así tan rápido) y el epílogo fue muy malo y chimbo en mi opinión En fin, iba para por lo menos ser un 3.5 pero no llegó!!
Igual no se le quita que fue entretenido....
Argumento:
Date. Mate. Fate.
Ocho hombres y ocho mujeres lanzados juntos en el paraíso, todos sus movimientos filmados.
Las pruebas de compatibilidad minuciosas dicen que el alma gemela de todos están aquí, en la casa de ellos... pero, ¿reconocerías "al indicado" si lo vieras?
Una cosa que una computador no puede hacer es fabricar amor. Pero en esta casa, cualquier cosa es posible.
Bueeeno es el primer libro que leo de estas autoras y me pareció interesante que se tratara de un Reality show... y dije por qué no leerlo? a lo mejor me sorprenden... Eso sí, tengo que decir que DETESTO los Reality Show pero dije: de repente en un libro, donde pasen lo que hay detrás de cámara, no lo deteste tanto jajajaja
Porque seamos sinceras eso de buscar el amor en un programa de Tv me parece de lo más estúpido y super falso, al igual que una computadora sea la que te diga cual es tu pareja me parece muy tonto, pero le quise dar una oportunidad.
Y de verdad que mitad del libro lo disfruté bastante... fue muy agradable, aunque la protagonista muchas veces me pareció tonta me gustó mucho la amistad que formó con Miranda y Callie,... (Emma me cayó mal, me parecía que actuaba muy infantil para tener 21 años) y el intentar adivinar cuales podrían ser algunas parejas fue entretenido peeeero ya después empezó a decaer y varias cosas que pasaron no me gustaron además eso de que los personajes pensaran que estaban enamorados solo por pasar un tiempito ahí, no fue muy creíble (
Igual no se le quita que fue entretenido....
September 19, 2020
The drama lmao
thats all.
Ohhhhhh except that thing at the end; the match ;0 that was sooooo cute lmao. It's like they may not be a match, but they are if you know what I mean lol
Overall, funnnnn
thats all.
Ohhhhhh except that thing at the end; the match ;0 that was sooooo cute lmao. It's like they may not be a match, but they are if you know what I mean lol
Overall, funnnnn
January 16, 2025
Reality tv books are so my niche. Put them in an IV and give it to me x
February 12, 2015
Words cannot describe how amazing this book was! I could not put Matched down, I was walking around with my Kindle in hand refusing to stop reading for a second.
When I first read the blurb for Matched I had a feeling it would be amazing, and it really did not dissapoint. Matched will bring so many emotions out in you when reading. There are characters that you will absolutely despise, and others that you will fall in love with instantly, and others that you really aren't quite sure of.
I must admit, I got caught up in the game in this book, and was always trying to figure out who was who's soulmate. I got a few right, and was dead wrong on others. I loved Harlow's character and appreciated the story really being told from her POV, with glimpses of the other characters from their "Confessionals". I think this made the book a lot easier to follow, but also allowing you to see what others were thinking as well.
Harlow and Oakley's relationship is odd, and everyone, readers, characters in the book, everyone but the two of them seemed to see that they may not be meant for each other. Watching it play out (yes I said watching, because this book definitely plays out like a tv show or movie and you feel as if you're right there with them) was fun and a little stressful at times.
I won't give anything away, but I think all of the characters ended up with who they should have been with. I loved the friendships built between Callie, Harlow, Emma, and Jasmine. They weren't snobs like some of the other girls in the house, and they really were there for one another. Callie and Harlow's story was amazing and I love how S.E. Hall and Angela Graham wrapped everything up with those two.
Emma is definitely one character that should not go unlisted in this review. She is spunky, opinionated, and a breathe of fresh air. I loved her! She had me laughing out loud a few times with her antics, and the way she saw life and embraced it is something that everyone should strive for.
Now let's move to Cruz, what to say? Cruz is the book boyfriend of all book boyfriends! I instantly fell in love with his brooding personality and when I got to know him, he knocked almost all other book boyfriends out of the ball park! He's the type of guy everyone wishes exists in real life, and some of us are lucky enough to have a real life Cruz. The way he looks out for his sister, the way he loves her and protects her is something admirable. Trust me, when you read this, you'll fall for Cruz and want more Cruz in the future!
Even though this book is really told in one POV you really get to know each of the characters and even though some didn't last long on the "show" I loved getting to see everyone at the end at the reunion and seeing how everything played out for them once they were "matched".
The ending of this book was beautiful, I loved where each of my favorite characters ended up, and them getting their own HEA's.
I have loved S.E. Hall and Angela Graham's previous titles, but this one, this one has to be their best work yet. It is such a beautiful story that will have you laughing, and falling in love, and truly believing there are some good people in this world. I am looking forward to anything these two write individually or together, they have a way of drawing you into the book and making the reader feel as if they are living and breathing inside of the book, and will definitely leave you with a major book hangover!
5+ Star read that everyone must go #OneClick today! It's a stand-alone with a HEA (depending on who you are rooting for). I highly recommend Matched and hope everyone falls in love with these characters as much as I did.
When I first read the blurb for Matched I had a feeling it would be amazing, and it really did not dissapoint. Matched will bring so many emotions out in you when reading. There are characters that you will absolutely despise, and others that you will fall in love with instantly, and others that you really aren't quite sure of.
I must admit, I got caught up in the game in this book, and was always trying to figure out who was who's soulmate. I got a few right, and was dead wrong on others. I loved Harlow's character and appreciated the story really being told from her POV, with glimpses of the other characters from their "Confessionals". I think this made the book a lot easier to follow, but also allowing you to see what others were thinking as well.
Harlow and Oakley's relationship is odd, and everyone, readers, characters in the book, everyone but the two of them seemed to see that they may not be meant for each other. Watching it play out (yes I said watching, because this book definitely plays out like a tv show or movie and you feel as if you're right there with them) was fun and a little stressful at times.
I won't give anything away, but I think all of the characters ended up with who they should have been with. I loved the friendships built between Callie, Harlow, Emma, and Jasmine. They weren't snobs like some of the other girls in the house, and they really were there for one another. Callie and Harlow's story was amazing and I love how S.E. Hall and Angela Graham wrapped everything up with those two.
Emma is definitely one character that should not go unlisted in this review. She is spunky, opinionated, and a breathe of fresh air. I loved her! She had me laughing out loud a few times with her antics, and the way she saw life and embraced it is something that everyone should strive for.
Now let's move to Cruz, what to say? Cruz is the book boyfriend of all book boyfriends! I instantly fell in love with his brooding personality and when I got to know him, he knocked almost all other book boyfriends out of the ball park! He's the type of guy everyone wishes exists in real life, and some of us are lucky enough to have a real life Cruz. The way he looks out for his sister, the way he loves her and protects her is something admirable. Trust me, when you read this, you'll fall for Cruz and want more Cruz in the future!
Even though this book is really told in one POV you really get to know each of the characters and even though some didn't last long on the "show" I loved getting to see everyone at the end at the reunion and seeing how everything played out for them once they were "matched".
The ending of this book was beautiful, I loved where each of my favorite characters ended up, and them getting their own HEA's.
I have loved S.E. Hall and Angela Graham's previous titles, but this one, this one has to be their best work yet. It is such a beautiful story that will have you laughing, and falling in love, and truly believing there are some good people in this world. I am looking forward to anything these two write individually or together, they have a way of drawing you into the book and making the reader feel as if they are living and breathing inside of the book, and will definitely leave you with a major book hangover!
5+ Star read that everyone must go #OneClick today! It's a stand-alone with a HEA (depending on who you are rooting for). I highly recommend Matched and hope everyone falls in love with these characters as much as I did.
February 11, 2015
When I first read the synopsis of Matched, I didn't know what to expect but I knew that I was gonna love it. I was so excited to read it that when it finally showed up on my kindle, I dropped but I was doing and stayed up until 3 in the morning to finish it. Matched blew me away! It was so well written. Like many of the books I read by SE and Angela, I felt like I was right on the island with the characters.
16 people people (8 men/ 8 women) arrive on the beautiful island for a celebrity version of Date, Mate, Fate. Each celebrity brought a plus one. Some were famous and some were not. The grand prize would be a huge donation to a charity of winners choice. Each day they completed either a mini challenge or the main challenge and each winner would win money for their charity pot and win some sort of dinner/activity for the date. Once the challenges are over, the winners choose a couple to be sent into the Soul Search. If they matched as Soul Mates they would be sent home. If not, the couple remained in the house.
Now this is when I'm going to ramble a little bit so bare with me. First off, I knew right away who were my favorited and who I loathed.. yes I'm throwing daggers your way Nadia, Dana, Rachel, and Jensen. I would have totally been BFF's with Emma, Harlow, Callie and Jasmine. They developed a friendship that would last a lifetime.
Jasmine and Emma were my favorite girls in the house. They were so sweet and genuine and I would deff. want them to be my best friends. Court, Cruz, Miles and Oakley were my favorite guys. Even though they pissed me off a few times, they totally redeemed themselves. And at the end of the day, I could understand why the acted the way they did.
Now Court... My Goodness. To me, he is the perfect book boyfriend. I need to stake my claim on him. He has a southern charm that will make you swoon. I hope he gets his own book, because I really would like to get more of him. Cruz was a very close second. SE and Angela always comes up with the best book boyfriends!
After the introductions are out of the way and the challenges start, the crazy drama begins. Seriously, this book should be a show about this reality show because I would be glued to the TV like I was glued to my kindle. I would be sitting on my couch with a bottle of wine and some popcorn just watching everything fall apart only to have it come back together for the perfect ending. There was one point in the book where I thought my head was going to burst with everything that was going on. I felt like I was on the island with them. The story flowed flawlessly. I honestly don't know how SE and Angela were able to write as many characters as they did. I would never be able to do it and they made it seem easy.
Matched was so unique and such a fun story. I'm so happy with the way it turned out. There were so many funny moments, oh-my-god moments, steamy moments (hammock anyone?) and what in the hell just happened moments. This story is about friendship. finding love. finding yourself. about fate and how it can step in at any moment and send you into a tornado of emotions. If I could give this 10 stars, I would!! Amazing Job, SE Hall and Angela Graham!! Do yourself a favor and get this now!!
16 people people (8 men/ 8 women) arrive on the beautiful island for a celebrity version of Date, Mate, Fate. Each celebrity brought a plus one. Some were famous and some were not. The grand prize would be a huge donation to a charity of winners choice. Each day they completed either a mini challenge or the main challenge and each winner would win money for their charity pot and win some sort of dinner/activity for the date. Once the challenges are over, the winners choose a couple to be sent into the Soul Search. If they matched as Soul Mates they would be sent home. If not, the couple remained in the house.
Now this is when I'm going to ramble a little bit so bare with me. First off, I knew right away who were my favorited and who I loathed.. yes I'm throwing daggers your way Nadia, Dana, Rachel, and Jensen. I would have totally been BFF's with Emma, Harlow, Callie and Jasmine. They developed a friendship that would last a lifetime.
Jasmine and Emma were my favorite girls in the house. They were so sweet and genuine and I would deff. want them to be my best friends. Court, Cruz, Miles and Oakley were my favorite guys. Even though they pissed me off a few times, they totally redeemed themselves. And at the end of the day, I could understand why the acted the way they did.
Now Court... My Goodness. To me, he is the perfect book boyfriend. I need to stake my claim on him. He has a southern charm that will make you swoon. I hope he gets his own book, because I really would like to get more of him. Cruz was a very close second. SE and Angela always comes up with the best book boyfriends!
After the introductions are out of the way and the challenges start, the crazy drama begins. Seriously, this book should be a show about this reality show because I would be glued to the TV like I was glued to my kindle. I would be sitting on my couch with a bottle of wine and some popcorn just watching everything fall apart only to have it come back together for the perfect ending. There was one point in the book where I thought my head was going to burst with everything that was going on. I felt like I was on the island with them. The story flowed flawlessly. I honestly don't know how SE and Angela were able to write as many characters as they did. I would never be able to do it and they made it seem easy.
Matched was so unique and such a fun story. I'm so happy with the way it turned out. There were so many funny moments, oh-my-god moments, steamy moments (hammock anyone?) and what in the hell just happened moments. This story is about friendship. finding love. finding yourself. about fate and how it can step in at any moment and send you into a tornado of emotions. If I could give this 10 stars, I would!! Amazing Job, SE Hall and Angela Graham!! Do yourself a favor and get this now!!
February 10, 2015
Matched just for Me!!!
Admittedly I love these two authors. To me, they're automatic one click. Individually they're incredible. Together they're incredible. It's a rare gift these two have, being able to seamlessly write together, and the reader not being able to distinguish between the two. Their writing flows so perfectly together that it feels like one - when in fact it's two genius minds working so flawlessly in sync. That being said, this is the first full length novel that SE Hall and Angela Graham have written together. I wasn't the least bit skeptical that they could master it. And master it, they did.
Matched is written about 16 different people, in the narration of one. Sixteen people!!! That means sixteen very different personalities, plus two additional men who are part of the show's production, Matched being about a "reality" show bringing celebrities and their plus-ones along to find out who their soul mate is. SE and Angela mastered the art of creating all of these individuals as just that... individuals. They're unique, some are lovable, some are love to hatable (yes I made up that word), some are sweet, swoon-worthy, broody, sexy, funny and adorable. I fell hard for Cruz and Court - but I can't deny that I love my country boys. Emma and Harlow - well, let's just say that they're my kind of girls. As are Callie and Jasmine.
So moving on to the actual story - I will not. Repeat, will not give any spoilers. It's just too good of a read to have spoilers. With that, let me just say that this was one wild ride. Just when I thought I would have the matches figured out, I would be shaken up. Sometimes gasping, sometimes crying, laughing. This had it ALL. And I mean that. I felt SUCH a strong connection with some of the characters that I honestly had dreams about them. I feel like I lived through their journey on my own - because the story was written so incredibly well that I could picture every single moment.
Do yourself a favor and pick up Matched. Don't put off reading it. It is an incredible story that I could read over and over again. And let me just say that the ending is perfection. I couldn't have asked for anything more out of Matched by SE Hall and Angela Graham. Thank you ladies, for sharing your talent with us. Please don't ever stop writing. Ever.
Admittedly I love these two authors. To me, they're automatic one click. Individually they're incredible. Together they're incredible. It's a rare gift these two have, being able to seamlessly write together, and the reader not being able to distinguish between the two. Their writing flows so perfectly together that it feels like one - when in fact it's two genius minds working so flawlessly in sync. That being said, this is the first full length novel that SE Hall and Angela Graham have written together. I wasn't the least bit skeptical that they could master it. And master it, they did.
Matched is written about 16 different people, in the narration of one. Sixteen people!!! That means sixteen very different personalities, plus two additional men who are part of the show's production, Matched being about a "reality" show bringing celebrities and their plus-ones along to find out who their soul mate is. SE and Angela mastered the art of creating all of these individuals as just that... individuals. They're unique, some are lovable, some are love to hatable (yes I made up that word), some are sweet, swoon-worthy, broody, sexy, funny and adorable. I fell hard for Cruz and Court - but I can't deny that I love my country boys. Emma and Harlow - well, let's just say that they're my kind of girls. As are Callie and Jasmine.
So moving on to the actual story - I will not. Repeat, will not give any spoilers. It's just too good of a read to have spoilers. With that, let me just say that this was one wild ride. Just when I thought I would have the matches figured out, I would be shaken up. Sometimes gasping, sometimes crying, laughing. This had it ALL. And I mean that. I felt SUCH a strong connection with some of the characters that I honestly had dreams about them. I feel like I lived through their journey on my own - because the story was written so incredibly well that I could picture every single moment.
Do yourself a favor and pick up Matched. Don't put off reading it. It is an incredible story that I could read over and over again. And let me just say that the ending is perfection. I couldn't have asked for anything more out of Matched by SE Hall and Angela Graham. Thank you ladies, for sharing your talent with us. Please don't ever stop writing. Ever.
February 20, 2015
Matched by S.E Hall and Angela Graham.
Well, the delicious duo strikes again. This story is big brother meets ex on the beach meets soap opera. The drama and angst filled plot keeps you coming back for more over and over again, I wasn't able to put it down for more than a few hours before I needed to carry on reading.
The story is told from the pov of Harlow, girlfriend of Oakley, a professional football player. Harlow had found herself on an island, with a group of willing competitors to fight for the chance to meet their soul mate. The trouble is, Harlow had already found hers, and when her boyfriend promised her a luxury holiday away to a desert island, she didn't imagine 11 other people, bunk beds, a room named Uranus and a porn star!
Harlow soon makes some close friendships and starts to like life on the island, but elsewhere cracks are starting to show, and this peaceful, beautiful island, may not be enough to keep the ambiance on the island as relaxed as it initially was.
Stef and Angela are amazing novelists, and their collaborations are something to be admired. With quit wit, love, angst and a whole host of other emotions, they lead us on a journey through their writing. At no point in this book did I think I couldn't carry on reading, or that there was a lull so I should stop reading. It keeps calling to you until you have finished the whole thing, and as you wipe away the last of your tears, you want to read it all again to relive the excitement you felt while reading. Excellent book, an amazing job as usual ladies
Well, the delicious duo strikes again. This story is big brother meets ex on the beach meets soap opera. The drama and angst filled plot keeps you coming back for more over and over again, I wasn't able to put it down for more than a few hours before I needed to carry on reading.
The story is told from the pov of Harlow, girlfriend of Oakley, a professional football player. Harlow had found herself on an island, with a group of willing competitors to fight for the chance to meet their soul mate. The trouble is, Harlow had already found hers, and when her boyfriend promised her a luxury holiday away to a desert island, she didn't imagine 11 other people, bunk beds, a room named Uranus and a porn star!
Harlow soon makes some close friendships and starts to like life on the island, but elsewhere cracks are starting to show, and this peaceful, beautiful island, may not be enough to keep the ambiance on the island as relaxed as it initially was.
Stef and Angela are amazing novelists, and their collaborations are something to be admired. With quit wit, love, angst and a whole host of other emotions, they lead us on a journey through their writing. At no point in this book did I think I couldn't carry on reading, or that there was a lull so I should stop reading. It keeps calling to you until you have finished the whole thing, and as you wipe away the last of your tears, you want to read it all again to relive the excitement you felt while reading. Excellent book, an amazing job as usual ladies
February 19, 2015
5 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, betrayal, secrets, suspense, twists and heartbreak.
This story is told in Harlow’s POV. Harlow came to the show with Oakley. She didn’t want to but for him she would do it. You have 16 contestants consist of 8 celebrity’s and there + one they were allowed to bring. One compatibility test to find out who your soul mate is from those on the island. At the end 8 couples will be matched to their soul mate. So who is your soul mate? Will you be able to match the couples up? Can you guess the winners? Get ready for lots of licking, touching, tasting, and craziness for the challenges. You are in for a wild ride. Bet you will never guess all the twists!! Would love a little more on how the couples faired after the process. You get a glimpse but would love some more!!!
Here are your contestants:
Peyton Price - Celebrity
Ivy Malone - Peyton's +1
Cruz McCall - Celebrity
Emma McCall - Cruz's +1
Nadia Minkin - Celebrity
Dalton Sharp - Nadia's +1
Oaklay Abrams - Celebrity
Harlow McKnight - Oakley's +1
Callie Cole - Celebrity
Dana Myers - Callie's +1
Jasmine Cox - Celebrity
Jensen Hughes - Jasmine's +1
Court Callahan - Celebrity
Wyatt Callahan - Court's +1
Rachel Gardner - Celebrity
Miles Newman - Rachel's +1
I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from these authors.
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, betrayal, secrets, suspense, twists and heartbreak.
This story is told in Harlow’s POV. Harlow came to the show with Oakley. She didn’t want to but for him she would do it. You have 16 contestants consist of 8 celebrity’s and there + one they were allowed to bring. One compatibility test to find out who your soul mate is from those on the island. At the end 8 couples will be matched to their soul mate. So who is your soul mate? Will you be able to match the couples up? Can you guess the winners? Get ready for lots of licking, touching, tasting, and craziness for the challenges. You are in for a wild ride. Bet you will never guess all the twists!! Would love a little more on how the couples faired after the process. You get a glimpse but would love some more!!!
Here are your contestants:
Peyton Price - Celebrity
Ivy Malone - Peyton's +1
Cruz McCall - Celebrity
Emma McCall - Cruz's +1
Nadia Minkin - Celebrity
Dalton Sharp - Nadia's +1
Oaklay Abrams - Celebrity
Harlow McKnight - Oakley's +1
Callie Cole - Celebrity
Dana Myers - Callie's +1
Jasmine Cox - Celebrity
Jensen Hughes - Jasmine's +1
Court Callahan - Celebrity
Wyatt Callahan - Court's +1
Rachel Gardner - Celebrity
Miles Newman - Rachel's +1
I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from these authors.
July 13, 2015
3.5 stars.
This book explores a topic I've never come across when reading before: reality TV. It's written surprisingly well, and looks at a set of celebrities and their plus ones on a reality show known as "Date, Mate, Fate", where the aim is to find your soulmate.
I was expecting it to be cheesier than it actually was, and I was surprised by a few elements as well as impressed with the delicacy that some of the more serious topics were approached with.
The characters lacked racial diversity [correct me if I'm wrong], but did manage to subvert some stereotypes, It was, however, still littered with cliches of the promiscuous, bitchy girls and a couple creepy player type guys, but overall the characters were reasonably believable.
As for the romance, this book also did quite well. Steamy at times, adorable at other moments.
All in all, this was a nice easy read and quite enjoyable. The plot was pretty unique, but it was disappointing that the characters lacked diversity and all in all this book didn't really "wow" me.
This book explores a topic I've never come across when reading before: reality TV. It's written surprisingly well, and looks at a set of celebrities and their plus ones on a reality show known as "Date, Mate, Fate", where the aim is to find your soulmate.
I was expecting it to be cheesier than it actually was, and I was surprised by a few elements as well as impressed with the delicacy that some of the more serious topics were approached with.
The characters lacked racial diversity [correct me if I'm wrong], but did manage to subvert some stereotypes, It was, however, still littered with cliches of the promiscuous, bitchy girls and a couple creepy player type guys, but overall the characters were reasonably believable.
As for the romance, this book also did quite well. Steamy at times, adorable at other moments.
All in all, this was a nice easy read and quite enjoyable. The plot was pretty unique, but it was disappointing that the characters lacked diversity and all in all this book didn't really "wow" me.
July 23, 2015
I have to say I love Angela & S.E. writing but wasnt sure at first going a dating game show for a book. How I loved it and couldnt put it down. From the begining I was team Cruz all about the racing. all the couples coming on show. and not always couples but groups of 2 either family or friends. The compitions they do are just funny. The way they see others in the house and the bonds that are formed. You would think for a reality dating show that the girls would be stuck up bitches. But not in this case the guys also get along and its actually refreshing. I dont want to give to much away as you get the reunion show also and just cant help but be giddy by things that happen. This was one of the books you dont want to put down but know you will read over and over again.
February 12, 2015
Had a hard time putting this down and getting normal life stuff done! lol
These two have once again out done themselves with another great collaboration! Love Cruz and Court! Harlow and Emma are awesome girls. Some others I wasn't sure of at the beginning like Oakley but in the end they got better.
Nadia and Jensen though!!! Well that is a different issue. I love how these authors wrote such a great mix of characters that you like and hate! The ups and downs had me on edge and I loved that!!!
GREAT JOB!
These two have once again out done themselves with another great collaboration! Love Cruz and Court! Harlow and Emma are awesome girls. Some others I wasn't sure of at the beginning like Oakley but in the end they got better.
Nadia and Jensen though!!! Well that is a different issue. I love how these authors wrote such a great mix of characters that you like and hate! The ups and downs had me on edge and I loved that!!!
GREAT JOB!
February 12, 2015
Angela & Steph have done it again......Amazing!
I can imaging this was very challenging to write, but WOW I'm still lost for words.
This books keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat right till the end. With this mixture of people in a house it was gonna be fun and boy was it!!! Loved the ending very happy with the outcome.
Great work ladies xx
I can imaging this was very challenging to write, but WOW I'm still lost for words.
This books keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat right till the end. With this mixture of people in a house it was gonna be fun and boy was it!!! Loved the ending very happy with the outcome.
Great work ladies xx
February 17, 2015
8 women, 8 men, one reality TV show about finding a your soulmate....
This stand alone book for SE Hall and Angela Graham is everything you would expect from them and more. It's like getting the behind the scenes of a MTV show.
You will definitely enjoy this story with the sass from three friends, the hotness coming from the guys, and the couple of surprises.
This stand alone book for SE Hall and Angela Graham is everything you would expect from them and more. It's like getting the behind the scenes of a MTV show.
You will definitely enjoy this story with the sass from three friends, the hotness coming from the guys, and the couple of surprises.
April 20, 2019
This is quite similar to a reality show called 'Are you the one?' which airs on MTV.
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