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No Match for Love #3
Mix 'N Match
Fire and ice aren't meant to mix.
For Zoey Carlson, being maid of honor is more than she bargained for. The groom is a billionaire, the bride is hounded by the press, and the super-secret wedding is across the ocean in France. Zoey will do anything to keep away the media — even spend two weeks wedding planning in Paris with Mitch, the uptight best man who drives her crazy.
For Mitch, keeping the press away is about more than making sure his best friend has a perfect wedding — it’s his job. And as far as he’s concerned, chaotic and spontaneous Zoey is an attractive liability.
When a reporter follows them to France, Zoey and Mitch must work together to make their best friends’ wedding day paparazzi-free while fighting their growing attraction to each other. Can these two opposites admit they're not so different and build a life together?
For Zoey Carlson, being maid of honor is more than she bargained for. The groom is a billionaire, the bride is hounded by the press, and the super-secret wedding is across the ocean in France. Zoey will do anything to keep away the media — even spend two weeks wedding planning in Paris with Mitch, the uptight best man who drives her crazy.
For Mitch, keeping the press away is about more than making sure his best friend has a perfect wedding — it’s his job. And as far as he’s concerned, chaotic and spontaneous Zoey is an attractive liability.
When a reporter follows them to France, Zoey and Mitch must work together to make their best friends’ wedding day paparazzi-free while fighting their growing attraction to each other. Can these two opposites admit they're not so different and build a life together?
344 pages, ebook
First published July 27, 2016
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Lindzee Armstrong
109 books603 followersLINDZEE ARMSTRONG is the USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five heartfelt romances. A RONE Award winner and two-time Whitney Award finalist, she writes stories filled with complex relationships, emotional depth, and playful humor. Fueled by Diet Dr. Pepper and fictional angst, she can win any Gilmore Girls trivia contest yet rarely remembers what she ate for breakfast. Lindzee believes every relationship has a story worth telling—and she's determined to write them all.
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October 6, 2016
I was skeptical going in that I'd want to finish this one. Wish-fulfillment romances are problematic and this sounded more than a little silly. Which is kind of true, but not the whole story. Okay, let me back up. First, it's the third in a series and I felt the lack of having read the previous ones—not least because this one is driven by the wedding of characters from a previous story.
What really works for this story is the central couple. They're stereotypes, but well-drawn ones and with enough flavor to be a fun read even so. Zoey is the free spirit, Mitch the careful planner. Both are successful in their own spheres, but they clash, naturally, when working together. Since this one has them working together, you can imagine how the story goes. And it does go exactly where you'd expect. Which sounds like it'd be boring or bad, but it really, really wasn't. Zoey is charming and has some well-earned commitment issues. And Mitch is strong and confident but also caring and supportive. I enjoyed their interactions from the start and that never faded. They are, in fact, the entire draw of this story and it is a considerable one. On their own, they are easily four stars and edging to five.
Sadly, the rest of the plot is kind of plodding and heavily manipulated. The author has to posit that the world is so eager for news of the head of some company that photos of their wedding would be worth Hollywood A-lister money. Which strains credulity, even in a wish-fulfillment romance. And the whole Alan-stalker story was just silly on top of that. The guy was slimy like you'd expect of paparazzi, but he was also just so much convenient plot showing up exactly when the story needed that kind of push and never when it didn't. Add in other plot conveniences (like a security firm that can't possibly come over for days for . . . reasons) and the whole thing holds together about as well as a Hollywood marriage. Okay, cheap shot. But you get my drift.
So yeah, that drags this down to the 3.5 star range, but was annoying enough I'm not going to round up (though I admit I'm tempted). Oh! Also, kudos for a story that manages chaste without worrying about faith. They get to I love you naturally, but there's enough rough going that the absence of sex felt perfectly justified and unremarkable. That rocked.
Edit to add: And can someone let the author or editor know that there's a difference between allude and elude? Mitch and Zoey do a lot of alluding for people trying to get away from a bad guy...
What really works for this story is the central couple. They're stereotypes, but well-drawn ones and with enough flavor to be a fun read even so. Zoey is the free spirit, Mitch the careful planner. Both are successful in their own spheres, but they clash, naturally, when working together. Since this one has them working together, you can imagine how the story goes. And it does go exactly where you'd expect. Which sounds like it'd be boring or bad, but it really, really wasn't. Zoey is charming and has some well-earned commitment issues. And Mitch is strong and confident but also caring and supportive. I enjoyed their interactions from the start and that never faded. They are, in fact, the entire draw of this story and it is a considerable one. On their own, they are easily four stars and edging to five.
Sadly, the rest of the plot is kind of plodding and heavily manipulated. The author has to posit that the world is so eager for news of the head of some company that photos of their wedding would be worth Hollywood A-lister money. Which strains credulity, even in a wish-fulfillment romance. And the whole Alan-stalker story was just silly on top of that. The guy was slimy like you'd expect of paparazzi, but he was also just so much convenient plot showing up exactly when the story needed that kind of push and never when it didn't. Add in other plot conveniences (like a security firm that can't possibly come over for days for . . . reasons) and the whole thing holds together about as well as a Hollywood marriage. Okay, cheap shot. But you get my drift.
So yeah, that drags this down to the 3.5 star range, but was annoying enough I'm not going to round up (though I admit I'm tempted). Oh! Also, kudos for a story that manages chaste without worrying about faith. They get to I love you naturally, but there's enough rough going that the absence of sex felt perfectly justified and unremarkable. That rocked.
Edit to add: And can someone let the author or editor know that there's a difference between allude and elude? Mitch and Zoey do a lot of alluding for people trying to get away from a bad guy...
August 23, 2017
This is the final chapter in Brooke and Luke's story, but it's mostly about Zoey (Brooke's best friend) and Mitch (Luke's assistant and best friend). The paparazzi are trying to find out when and where Brooke and Luke's wedding will be, so Zoey and Mitch are sent to Paris to handle all the final details. Zoey and Mitch are like oil and water--she's spontaneous and can be a bit outrageous, while Mitch is all about following the plan and keeping things under control.
Zoey got on my nerves the way she dealt with the reporter following them around. Sometimes spontaneous is good and sometimes it doesn't help solve the problem. She also didn't seem to understand why Mitch was so responsible and not into spur of the moment things. He had taken on a lot of responsibility at a young age and didn't have time for a lot of fun. I was glad to see him loosen up a bit and for her to understand that she needed to give in a little sometimes. I liked all the descriptions of the places around Paris since I'll probably never see them in person. They both realized sometimes you have to give in a little when you're in love. It was nice to see both couples get their happy endings.
Zoey got on my nerves the way she dealt with the reporter following them around. Sometimes spontaneous is good and sometimes it doesn't help solve the problem. She also didn't seem to understand why Mitch was so responsible and not into spur of the moment things. He had taken on a lot of responsibility at a young age and didn't have time for a lot of fun. I was glad to see him loosen up a bit and for her to understand that she needed to give in a little sometimes. I liked all the descriptions of the places around Paris since I'll probably never see them in person. They both realized sometimes you have to give in a little when you're in love. It was nice to see both couples get their happy endings.
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Blurb:
Fire and ice aren't meant to mix.
For Zoey Carlson, being maid of honor is more than she bargained for. The groom is a billionaire, the bride is hounded by the press, and the super-secret wedding is across the ocean in France. Zoey will do anything to keep away the media — even spend two weeks wedding planning in Paris with Mitch, the uptight best man who drives her crazy.
For Mitch, keeping the press away is about more than making sure his best friend has a perfect wedding — it’s his job. And as far as he’s concerned, chaotic and spontaneous Zoey is an attractive liability.
When a reporter follows them to France, Zoey and Mitch must work together to make their best friends’ wedding day paparazzi-free while fighting their growing attraction to each other. Can these two opposites admit they're not so different and build a life together?
Blurb:
Fire and ice aren't meant to mix.
For Zoey Carlson, being maid of honor is more than she bargained for. The groom is a billionaire, the bride is hounded by the press, and the super-secret wedding is across the ocean in France. Zoey will do anything to keep away the media — even spend two weeks wedding planning in Paris with Mitch, the uptight best man who drives her crazy.
For Mitch, keeping the press away is about more than making sure his best friend has a perfect wedding — it’s his job. And as far as he’s concerned, chaotic and spontaneous Zoey is an attractive liability.
When a reporter follows them to France, Zoey and Mitch must work together to make their best friends’ wedding day paparazzi-free while fighting their growing attraction to each other. Can these two opposites admit they're not so different and build a life together?
January 9, 2024
Three and 1/2 stars. I was just in the mood for a sweet rom com. This filled the bill, but it wasn’t exactly what I was wanting. It seemed that there was just too much repetition by both characters. The constant I think I love him, but will he want to change me just got a little tiring.
I got the audiobook from Hoopla and the narrator did an excellent job. I liked it enough that I’ll check out other books by Lindzee Armstrong.
I got the audiobook from Hoopla and the narrator did an excellent job. I liked it enough that I’ll check out other books by Lindzee Armstrong.
August 10, 2017
Sweet romance
Opposites can be amazing and Zoey and Mitch do an incredible job of showcasing it in this story! Luke and his fiancee need respite from the paparazzi and so Mitch and Zoey fill in and enjoy Paris. I love how they both changed into better versions of themselves, but only together. I really like the ending!
Opposites can be amazing and Zoey and Mitch do an incredible job of showcasing it in this story! Luke and his fiancee need respite from the paparazzi and so Mitch and Zoey fill in and enjoy Paris. I love how they both changed into better versions of themselves, but only together. I really like the ending!
September 8, 2017
If you've read the previous books in this series you'll have met Zoey and Mitch before. I loved getting to read their story! These two are polar opposites for sure but the chemistry is bubbling and you know the old adage, opposites attract. Yep, they can't stay away from each other. Now they're both not so sure that's a good thing. Every time they're in the same vicinity, something crazy usually happens. Mitch can't handle Zoey's impulsiveness and she thinks he needs to lighten up and lose some of his control issues. Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed not dictated at every little turn.
That pretty much sums up their personalities, yes there's more to them than just that. But it's the foundation of what builds this story. Zoey rushes into a situation but causes a little bit of a problem, of course it's all Mitch's fault (according to Zoey) but she's got this, she's amazing and superwoman and can fix anything. Which of course sends Zoey and Mitch to Paris, forcing them to work together and plan the wedding of their best friend's dreams.
The question is can they pull it off and keep the paparazzi off their trail? Or will all their hard work be for naught? To what extent will they go to in order to make sure their friends Brooke and Luke have a quiet, perfect wedding?
This one and Not Your Match are definitely up there as my top two favorites in this series so far. I don't know if I could pick a favorite between the two. They're fun, flirty, full of humor and show off Lindzee Armstrong's love and ability for writing a great novel. Plus, hello Paris! Ok, I know we only go there in our mind as we're reading the story but it was great! Le sigh....I need to go visit Paris. Especially Versailles. Oh wouldn't that just be amazing? If you're reading this and already have been, that's awesome! If you're reading this and haven't already been, time to plan a trip. Lindzee does a fabulous job describing Versailles and the beauty of it, as well as several other landmarks in Paris. My sister went and toured Europe several years ago with some friends and they went to Versailles and rented bikes and road all around in the gardens there. She said it was absolutely amazing. Another trip on the ol' bucket list for sure.
If you love a good sweet and spicy (but clean) read, packed with humor, moments of peril, car chases, fake engagements, Paris, paparazzi, amazing wedding dresses, fun shoes, flights of stairs, big brothers, makeup, true love and much much more, this is one I highly recommend for you to enjoy!
This book could work as a stand alone but if you like the backstory of characters, I would at least recommend reading Miss Match first, but don't forget to read Not Your Match because it's great too! ;-)
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My own personal copy.
Happy Reading!!!
That pretty much sums up their personalities, yes there's more to them than just that. But it's the foundation of what builds this story. Zoey rushes into a situation but causes a little bit of a problem, of course it's all Mitch's fault (according to Zoey) but she's got this, she's amazing and superwoman and can fix anything. Which of course sends Zoey and Mitch to Paris, forcing them to work together and plan the wedding of their best friend's dreams.
The question is can they pull it off and keep the paparazzi off their trail? Or will all their hard work be for naught? To what extent will they go to in order to make sure their friends Brooke and Luke have a quiet, perfect wedding?
This one and Not Your Match are definitely up there as my top two favorites in this series so far. I don't know if I could pick a favorite between the two. They're fun, flirty, full of humor and show off Lindzee Armstrong's love and ability for writing a great novel. Plus, hello Paris! Ok, I know we only go there in our mind as we're reading the story but it was great! Le sigh....I need to go visit Paris. Especially Versailles. Oh wouldn't that just be amazing? If you're reading this and already have been, that's awesome! If you're reading this and haven't already been, time to plan a trip. Lindzee does a fabulous job describing Versailles and the beauty of it, as well as several other landmarks in Paris. My sister went and toured Europe several years ago with some friends and they went to Versailles and rented bikes and road all around in the gardens there. She said it was absolutely amazing. Another trip on the ol' bucket list for sure.
If you love a good sweet and spicy (but clean) read, packed with humor, moments of peril, car chases, fake engagements, Paris, paparazzi, amazing wedding dresses, fun shoes, flights of stairs, big brothers, makeup, true love and much much more, this is one I highly recommend for you to enjoy!
This book could work as a stand alone but if you like the backstory of characters, I would at least recommend reading Miss Match first, but don't forget to read Not Your Match because it's great too! ;-)
Content: Clean
My own personal copy.
Happy Reading!!!
October 2, 2019
I've written and published a lot of books, but I think Zoey and Mitch's might be my favorite yet. :)
May 19, 2017
I loved the book Miss Match that I read by Armstrong, so I was thrilled with the chance to read another by her! Mix 'N Match is about Zoey and Mitch. Zoey is Brooke's best friend and Mitch is Luke's friend and assistant, from the book Miss Match. Zoey and Mitch are thrown together and have to go incognito to try to plan out Brooke and Luke's wedding in Paris. Trying to keep it under the radar of the paparazzi is nearly impossible as is trying to fight the growing affection the two have! Will they admit to their true feelings for each other, or will they continue to fight against them since they are complete opposites in every way! Armstrong has a way with words that kept me interested and reading until the very end. A fun story with sizzling chemistry that still stays clean, Mix N Match is a book that I would recommend to all of my book friends! I received a copy of this book for free, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 31, 2017
I have not read the other books in this series but did not feel I needed to. The author gives you a delightful read of just what the title said. Mitch and Zoey are mix match totally opposites but that is what makes this book such a wonderful read. I loved the humor, laughed and chuckled my way through it. I would have liked a little more information at the end but since this is a series I might get my wish if the next book comes out it might take up where this one let off. I thought it was a great read with wonderful characters that kept you smiling. It was well written with wonderful characters you can relate to. I loved the bricking it really added to the story. Passion was there strong hot very clean but you have no doubt how they feel.
September 5, 2016
This book was so much fun. The pacing is good, dialogue is witty, attraction is zinging. I think this book may be my favorite so far. Opposites attract! I love reading books by Lindzee Armstrong. And now I need to go to Paris!
November 18, 2016
The witty dialogue and the emotion that slowly enraptures the reader makes this book a gem.
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November 22, 2019
I listened to the audiobook this time around. I thought the narrator did a great job especially with Zoe.
Zoe is Brooke's best friend and maid-of-honor, and Mitch is Luke's assistant, best friend and best man in the upcoming wedding. The paparazzi are trying to find out when and where Brooke and Luke's wedding will be, so Zoey and Mitch are sent to Paris to handle all the final details. Zoey and Mitch are like oil and water--she's spontaneous and can be a bit outrageous, while Mitch is all about following the plan and keeping things under control, sometimes to a fault.
Zoey got on my nerves the way she dealt with the reporter following them around. Sometimes spontaneous is good and sometimes it doesn't help solve the problem. She also didn't seem to understand why Mitch was so responsible and not into spur of the moment things. Zoe didn't know Mitch had taken on a lot of responsibility at a young age taking care of his younger siblings, and didn't have time for a lot of fun. I was glad to see Mitch loosen up a bit when they played in the rain, and for Zoe to understand that sometimes she needed to give in a little.
I liked all the descriptions of the places around Paris since I'll probably never see them in person. If these two had talked a bit they wouldn't have fought so much, but then I guess the romantic tension wouldn't have been there. I guess I can't have everything. Lol.
I was happy they both realized sometimes you have to give in a little when you're in love. It was nice to see both couples get their happy endings.
Zoe is Brooke's best friend and maid-of-honor, and Mitch is Luke's assistant, best friend and best man in the upcoming wedding. The paparazzi are trying to find out when and where Brooke and Luke's wedding will be, so Zoey and Mitch are sent to Paris to handle all the final details. Zoey and Mitch are like oil and water--she's spontaneous and can be a bit outrageous, while Mitch is all about following the plan and keeping things under control, sometimes to a fault.
Zoey got on my nerves the way she dealt with the reporter following them around. Sometimes spontaneous is good and sometimes it doesn't help solve the problem. She also didn't seem to understand why Mitch was so responsible and not into spur of the moment things. Zoe didn't know Mitch had taken on a lot of responsibility at a young age taking care of his younger siblings, and didn't have time for a lot of fun. I was glad to see Mitch loosen up a bit when they played in the rain, and for Zoe to understand that sometimes she needed to give in a little.
I liked all the descriptions of the places around Paris since I'll probably never see them in person. If these two had talked a bit they wouldn't have fought so much, but then I guess the romantic tension wouldn't have been there. I guess I can't have everything. Lol.
I was happy they both realized sometimes you have to give in a little when you're in love. It was nice to see both couples get their happy endings.
April 22, 2024
Mitch and Zoey are complete opposites. He's no-nonsense, business all the time type and Zoey goes with the flow and is a little over the top. But they are constantly thrown together since their best friends are getting married. And they find themselves in Paris making the last-minute wedding preparations for their besties since a won't quit paparazzi is trying to find the secret location of the wedding. Working together has brought them even closer together and to throw off the paparazzi they plan a fake wedding. For themselves. It's not real. So, they keep telling themselves.
Sweet and funny with a cute little HEA for everyone.
Sweet and funny with a cute little HEA for everyone.
September 25, 2017
I really enjoyed this book from the Match series! Maybe it's the idea that opposites attract and there is a happy ending for everyone. Plus, it was set in Paris! LOVE Paris! Fun and clean romance!
April 23, 2018
This is the nth book of Lindzee Armstrong that I have read. I have been signed up to her ARC team and I get to be fortunate to get to read all her books for free. This is the third book in the series. Unfortunately, I didn't to get to read her books in chronological order. But it doesn't matter because each one is a stand alone, so you can read them in any order. Whatever suits your mood.
This installment is the love story of Zoey and Mitch. These two are polar opposites but they seem to have an undeniable attraction towards each other, even if they tried to deny it relentlessly. Zoey is Brooke's best friend and maid of honor. Mitch is Luke's best man and also his loyal and efficient assistant. So, being that Luke and Brooke are going to be married, these two will most likely be closer to each other. And more so, because they both play a very important role to the wedding and to the couple. With the coming wedding going to be held in France and the couple unable to attend personally to the preparations and to avoid everyone uninvited and the press from getting wind of where the wedding will be, these two will have to step up and make sure that the wedding will be as planned. No hiccups.
This is probably the funniest of all the No Match for Love novellas I've read. Mitch and Zoey are like a cat and a dog that can't seem to help but be at each other's throats. Being put together in the City of Lights and where every corner seems to be a romantic spot. Will these two be infected by the love bug too? Will these two finally be soften by the romantic scenery and finally admit that as opposites as they are, they too can find some common ground and be together?
I have read a lot of stories and love stories formed in Paris. I can't blame any of those authors, just looking at those pictures of the city, you can't help but fall in love. These two characters in this story, Zoey and Mitch, were no exception. Paris is undoubtedly the city of love or the most romantic city in the world. These two have walked its street, ate the food and smelled its air. Yes, it's probably something in the air and these two, turned out to be not immune. Definitely, they caught the love bug too but not after a very strong resistance and constant bickering. But love is a more powerful force and these two have no more power over it. They finally surrendered.
I really enjoyed this story. Ah, Paris alone is such a treat already. I imagined myself walking through the streets of Paris, following Mitch and Zoey as they try to get acquainted with the city, at the same time trying to accomplish what they are set to do. All the picturesque landmarks and the museums, it's every traveler's dream. I totally enjoyed that.
These two proved to be great friends to Brooke and Luke. These do would do anything for their two best friends and make sure that they got the wedding that they dream and they want. These two ended up doing what they probably wouldn't have thought doing, much less ending up in each other's arms and pretending to be exactly farthest from what they are. But in the end, pretending wasn't so bad at all.
I give this book 5/5 bridal bouquets. It's always amusing to listen or imagine two people always arguing or always trying to shoot the other down, but deep down, they can't wait to just be with that person. Definitely, opposites attract just like magnets. And Zoey and Mitch are just a concrete example. They're polar opposites, but their differences are what exactly draw each one towards the other. I just love the quote below. It summed up how these two are just perfect for each other. And wouldn't it be nice to actually meet and fall in love with someone who's exactly your opposite, like the North to your South, yet you can't imagine being with anyone else. He can turn your world upside-down but you wouldn't have it any other way.
You have me so frazzled I don't know which way is up. You make me believe I can jump off a cliff and not only survive, but enjoy the ride down and make something good out of the disaster waiting for me at the bottom. You're crazy and chaotic and spontaneous. You upset all my carefully laid plans and schedules. And I don't care.
- Lindzee Armstrong, Mix N' Match -
Thank you again, Lindzee Armstrong for the copy.
This installment is the love story of Zoey and Mitch. These two are polar opposites but they seem to have an undeniable attraction towards each other, even if they tried to deny it relentlessly. Zoey is Brooke's best friend and maid of honor. Mitch is Luke's best man and also his loyal and efficient assistant. So, being that Luke and Brooke are going to be married, these two will most likely be closer to each other. And more so, because they both play a very important role to the wedding and to the couple. With the coming wedding going to be held in France and the couple unable to attend personally to the preparations and to avoid everyone uninvited and the press from getting wind of where the wedding will be, these two will have to step up and make sure that the wedding will be as planned. No hiccups.
This is probably the funniest of all the No Match for Love novellas I've read. Mitch and Zoey are like a cat and a dog that can't seem to help but be at each other's throats. Being put together in the City of Lights and where every corner seems to be a romantic spot. Will these two be infected by the love bug too? Will these two finally be soften by the romantic scenery and finally admit that as opposites as they are, they too can find some common ground and be together?
I have read a lot of stories and love stories formed in Paris. I can't blame any of those authors, just looking at those pictures of the city, you can't help but fall in love. These two characters in this story, Zoey and Mitch, were no exception. Paris is undoubtedly the city of love or the most romantic city in the world. These two have walked its street, ate the food and smelled its air. Yes, it's probably something in the air and these two, turned out to be not immune. Definitely, they caught the love bug too but not after a very strong resistance and constant bickering. But love is a more powerful force and these two have no more power over it. They finally surrendered.
I really enjoyed this story. Ah, Paris alone is such a treat already. I imagined myself walking through the streets of Paris, following Mitch and Zoey as they try to get acquainted with the city, at the same time trying to accomplish what they are set to do. All the picturesque landmarks and the museums, it's every traveler's dream. I totally enjoyed that.
These two proved to be great friends to Brooke and Luke. These do would do anything for their two best friends and make sure that they got the wedding that they dream and they want. These two ended up doing what they probably wouldn't have thought doing, much less ending up in each other's arms and pretending to be exactly farthest from what they are. But in the end, pretending wasn't so bad at all.
I give this book 5/5 bridal bouquets. It's always amusing to listen or imagine two people always arguing or always trying to shoot the other down, but deep down, they can't wait to just be with that person. Definitely, opposites attract just like magnets. And Zoey and Mitch are just a concrete example. They're polar opposites, but their differences are what exactly draw each one towards the other. I just love the quote below. It summed up how these two are just perfect for each other. And wouldn't it be nice to actually meet and fall in love with someone who's exactly your opposite, like the North to your South, yet you can't imagine being with anyone else. He can turn your world upside-down but you wouldn't have it any other way.
You have me so frazzled I don't know which way is up. You make me believe I can jump off a cliff and not only survive, but enjoy the ride down and make something good out of the disaster waiting for me at the bottom. You're crazy and chaotic and spontaneous. You upset all my carefully laid plans and schedules. And I don't care.
- Lindzee Armstrong, Mix N' Match -
Thank you again, Lindzee Armstrong for the copy.
June 24, 2017
Romance
This was a cute read, more of a 3.5 for me as a reader, but still a fun read, so rounding up to 4.
This was a cute read, more of a 3.5 for me as a reader, but still a fun read, so rounding up to 4.
April 4, 2019
The third in this series, and I think my least favorite so far. I know there are others after this, but I feel like this really rounded out the 'trilogy' that was the story of the original three couples nicely. So nicely, that I'm not sure I need the next story in the series. But, we'll see. It was my least favorite because it was the most 'ridiculous'.
This novel HEAVILY relies on the Luke is rich and semi-famous story line. The whole concept is that the paparazzi have become obsessed with getting shots of Brooke and Luke and anything to do with their wedding, including trying to get actual photos of the wedding. So much so, that Luke and Brooke have taken great measures to keep their wedding date from anyone who didn't need to know exactly when or where it was. I know Luke was famous and the tabloids harassed him a fair bit in the first novel of the series, "Miss Match", but for some reason I never pictured him at the level of famous that caused paparazzi to stalk his wedding plans. I pictured him as a maybe like a Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. Famous, but no one really seems to be salivating for the intimate details of Zuckerberg's life, and his wedding photos were printed in like People and then everyone moved on. I don't remember a crazy mania, dubbing it the wedding of the year. It felt like Armstrong was treating it more as like the mania that surrounds a royal wedding, which I found a little ridiculous.
So, because they are trying to keep the relentless paps from ruining their big day, they enlist Zooey and Mitch to finalize the wedding details for them for two weeks in Paris. They are getting married at Versailles, and so all the other vendors are there as well. Because Luke and Brooke don't want to tip the paps that they're taking a trip to France and looking at all these wedding vendors, possibly giving away their wedding date, Zooey and Mitch agree to the plan. We learn that at the engagement party, Mitch and Zooey kissed, a passionate kiss that sparked some hidden feelings, but then Zooey made out with another dude the next day and now they are rude to each other. Cool.
The rest of the story is Zooey and Mitch running around doing mindless wedding chores while simultaneously 'falling back in love'. Mind you, they only ever shared one kiss and have never had more than a semi friendly relationship before then. It's the classic opposites attract story where they figure out they balance each other out, with the added drama of avoiding a stalker-azzi. In the end, all goes perfectly for Luke and Brooke and their wedding, and Zooey and Mitch confirm their love for each other. Oh, and they end up getting legally married. Because the handful of kisses they've shared and the brief learning to adapt to each other's differences was plenty of time and commitment for them to know they wanted to be married. And sure, there are plenty of people who have very wonderful marriages after only knowing each other for two weeks. But it's not super common, so when it's done like this, it just feels a little like "oh seriously, c'mon". Basically, it felt like Armstrong just wanted to get the ultimate "happy ending" to round out what she probably thought was going to be the end of the series, ending it all on an extremely high note.
Overall, it was a fairly enjoyable read. Zooey and Mitch were my least favorite couple, and I feel like they got significantly less character development because we spent so much time having them do wedding errands. Generally, I feel like Luke and Brooke and Andi and Ben got a lot more fleshed out as characters in their novels. Because of that, I enjoyed their stories more and was more 'excited' when they finally got together in the end.
This novel HEAVILY relies on the Luke is rich and semi-famous story line. The whole concept is that the paparazzi have become obsessed with getting shots of Brooke and Luke and anything to do with their wedding, including trying to get actual photos of the wedding. So much so, that Luke and Brooke have taken great measures to keep their wedding date from anyone who didn't need to know exactly when or where it was. I know Luke was famous and the tabloids harassed him a fair bit in the first novel of the series, "Miss Match", but for some reason I never pictured him at the level of famous that caused paparazzi to stalk his wedding plans. I pictured him as a maybe like a Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. Famous, but no one really seems to be salivating for the intimate details of Zuckerberg's life, and his wedding photos were printed in like People and then everyone moved on. I don't remember a crazy mania, dubbing it the wedding of the year. It felt like Armstrong was treating it more as like the mania that surrounds a royal wedding, which I found a little ridiculous.
So, because they are trying to keep the relentless paps from ruining their big day, they enlist Zooey and Mitch to finalize the wedding details for them for two weeks in Paris. They are getting married at Versailles, and so all the other vendors are there as well. Because Luke and Brooke don't want to tip the paps that they're taking a trip to France and looking at all these wedding vendors, possibly giving away their wedding date, Zooey and Mitch agree to the plan. We learn that at the engagement party, Mitch and Zooey kissed, a passionate kiss that sparked some hidden feelings, but then Zooey made out with another dude the next day and now they are rude to each other. Cool.
The rest of the story is Zooey and Mitch running around doing mindless wedding chores while simultaneously 'falling back in love'. Mind you, they only ever shared one kiss and have never had more than a semi friendly relationship before then. It's the classic opposites attract story where they figure out they balance each other out, with the added drama of avoiding a stalker-azzi. In the end, all goes perfectly for Luke and Brooke and their wedding, and Zooey and Mitch confirm their love for each other. Oh, and they end up getting legally married. Because the handful of kisses they've shared and the brief learning to adapt to each other's differences was plenty of time and commitment for them to know they wanted to be married. And sure, there are plenty of people who have very wonderful marriages after only knowing each other for two weeks. But it's not super common, so when it's done like this, it just feels a little like "oh seriously, c'mon". Basically, it felt like Armstrong just wanted to get the ultimate "happy ending" to round out what she probably thought was going to be the end of the series, ending it all on an extremely high note.
Overall, it was a fairly enjoyable read. Zooey and Mitch were my least favorite couple, and I feel like they got significantly less character development because we spent so much time having them do wedding errands. Generally, I feel like Luke and Brooke and Andi and Ben got a lot more fleshed out as characters in their novels. Because of that, I enjoyed their stories more and was more 'excited' when they finally got together in the end.
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May 8, 2019
I got this book when it was free in Amazon. And this is my first read from the author so I'm not familiar with her work, this series nor her writing 'voice'. So I came into this without much expectations.
What I really liked:
The environment in which most of the story is placed. I love France and have always dreamed of going there. Maybe someday, but reading about Mitch and Zoe's adventures in the Paris is the next best thing. I really felt like I was at the top of the Eifel tower with them or traipsing through Notre Dame. It was really cool reading about this area.
What I wasn't so excited about:
Since I'm coming into this series in pretty much the middle of it, I felt like I was missing some key pieces of the main characters' story. Maybe to some they can say that this is a stand alone book. However, to me, I like that I understand the history of the characters based off of their parts in other previous stories.
This took me a long time to finish (based off of my usual reading speed) because I just couldn't get into Zoe and Mitch's story. Their 'adventure' seemed to have happened in a such a short time (weeks) but I just didn't have the excitement to know what will happen to them in the next chapter. I like books that would make not want to put it down. I can't quite pinpoint what was missing here, I just know that it didn't have the 'staying power' that I crave in a good book.
I also didn't like the wishy washy mindset of both characters. It would save us, the reader, at least 5-6 chapters if Mitch, and especially Zoe, to just admit their feelings towards each other. I guess I'm getting old that I don't dilly dally anymore. But I just think the whole 'hot and cold' thing that they were doing in Paris got old pretty fast for me.
And the plot about the reporter following them wasn't at all engaging either. For me it was more annoying as Alan (the so called papparazzi) would come out of the blue and in the most inopportune time. I would have liked their story without him there. These two characters had a lot of angst between them already that we could have been fine without the addition of the stalker reporter trailing them around.
Overall I thought it was an interesting read. Not something I would read again, but cute nonetheless.
What I really liked:
The environment in which most of the story is placed. I love France and have always dreamed of going there. Maybe someday, but reading about Mitch and Zoe's adventures in the Paris is the next best thing. I really felt like I was at the top of the Eifel tower with them or traipsing through Notre Dame. It was really cool reading about this area.
What I wasn't so excited about:
Since I'm coming into this series in pretty much the middle of it, I felt like I was missing some key pieces of the main characters' story. Maybe to some they can say that this is a stand alone book. However, to me, I like that I understand the history of the characters based off of their parts in other previous stories.
This took me a long time to finish (based off of my usual reading speed) because I just couldn't get into Zoe and Mitch's story. Their 'adventure' seemed to have happened in a such a short time (weeks) but I just didn't have the excitement to know what will happen to them in the next chapter. I like books that would make not want to put it down. I can't quite pinpoint what was missing here, I just know that it didn't have the 'staying power' that I crave in a good book.
I also didn't like the wishy washy mindset of both characters. It would save us, the reader, at least 5-6 chapters if Mitch, and especially Zoe, to just admit their feelings towards each other. I guess I'm getting old that I don't dilly dally anymore. But I just think the whole 'hot and cold' thing that they were doing in Paris got old pretty fast for me.
And the plot about the reporter following them wasn't at all engaging either. For me it was more annoying as Alan (the so called papparazzi) would come out of the blue and in the most inopportune time. I would have liked their story without him there. These two characters had a lot of angst between them already that we could have been fine without the addition of the stalker reporter trailing them around.
Overall I thought it was an interesting read. Not something I would read again, but cute nonetheless.
April 17, 2018
Miss Match #1 - This well written romance takes place eight years after they met in high school. The characters, from Meet Your Match, are still believable, the dialogue realistic and the plot well thought out, fun with a touch of sadness. Definitely, a great relationship romance.
Not Your Match #2 - Heartwarming. Another well written, funny romance with believable characters and an interesting plot. This book is just as hard to put down as the other books by the author. The author writes substantial stories that reflect real life; not the fluffy, cozy type of books that are so common.
Mix 'N Match #3 - Paris sounds like fun. Heartwarming. A well written, funny romance with believable characters, realistic dialog and an interesting plot. I couldn't put the book down until the last word. This author never disappoints and her work is substantial, not fluffy.
Meet Your Match #4 - Fun. Not my age group, but this is a cute story about how high school-aged Brooke became a matchmaker. Another well written, interesting story with believable characters and storyline. Has a preview of what the book is about, which I appreciate knowing before I read any book.
Strike A Match #5 - Heartwarming! A well written, interesting romance with believable characters and plot. The book never looses the reader's attention and can be read easily in one sitting.
Mistletoe Match #6- Heartwarming with humor. Another well written, substantial, interesting romance with believable characters and fun plot. This book is just as hard to put down as the other books by the author.
Match Me If You Can #7 - Heartwarming with humor. Another well written, substantial, interesting romance with believable characters and fun plot. This book is just as hard to put down as the other books by an author who writes substantial stories that reflect real life; not the fluffy, cozy type of books that are so common. I contacted the author to review her books.
Not Your Match #2 - Heartwarming. Another well written, funny romance with believable characters and an interesting plot. This book is just as hard to put down as the other books by the author. The author writes substantial stories that reflect real life; not the fluffy, cozy type of books that are so common.
Mix 'N Match #3 - Paris sounds like fun. Heartwarming. A well written, funny romance with believable characters, realistic dialog and an interesting plot. I couldn't put the book down until the last word. This author never disappoints and her work is substantial, not fluffy.
Meet Your Match #4 - Fun. Not my age group, but this is a cute story about how high school-aged Brooke became a matchmaker. Another well written, interesting story with believable characters and storyline. Has a preview of what the book is about, which I appreciate knowing before I read any book.
Strike A Match #5 - Heartwarming! A well written, interesting romance with believable characters and plot. The book never looses the reader's attention and can be read easily in one sitting.
Mistletoe Match #6- Heartwarming with humor. Another well written, substantial, interesting romance with believable characters and fun plot. This book is just as hard to put down as the other books by the author.
Match Me If You Can #7 - Heartwarming with humor. Another well written, substantial, interesting romance with believable characters and fun plot. This book is just as hard to put down as the other books by an author who writes substantial stories that reflect real life; not the fluffy, cozy type of books that are so common. I contacted the author to review her books.
July 25, 2019
for Audio -
No Match for Love was a story that I was interested in listening to, so I added to my library. Like all to be listened to books, I just wasn’t sure I was ready to listen to it. So it sat on my listening shelf longer than it should have. Once I started listening, I was transported into the world of Zoey and Mitch. I didn’t want to stop listening to it. Their whirlwind dance of what they were willing to do for their friends and possibly their own romance was magical. I loved the tug back and forth of who they were, what they wanted, and was it real. Mitch and Zoey raced through Paris to outpace the paparazzi. The descriptions of Paris and their jaunts were fun. As the story built along with their relationship, Mitch & Zoey’s inner insecurities kept peeking out and overshadowing the events they were preparing for. This was something they had to come to deal with.
It was a charming story to listen to. Tiffany Williams did an excellent job of presenting Zoey’s excitable, impulsive and in the moment fiery personality and at the same time the calm and collected voice of Mitch. Don’t let this story gather dust on your listening shelf!
No Match for Love was a story that I was interested in listening to, so I added to my library. Like all to be listened to books, I just wasn’t sure I was ready to listen to it. So it sat on my listening shelf longer than it should have. Once I started listening, I was transported into the world of Zoey and Mitch. I didn’t want to stop listening to it. Their whirlwind dance of what they were willing to do for their friends and possibly their own romance was magical. I loved the tug back and forth of who they were, what they wanted, and was it real. Mitch and Zoey raced through Paris to outpace the paparazzi. The descriptions of Paris and their jaunts were fun. As the story built along with their relationship, Mitch & Zoey’s inner insecurities kept peeking out and overshadowing the events they were preparing for. This was something they had to come to deal with.
It was a charming story to listen to. Tiffany Williams did an excellent job of presenting Zoey’s excitable, impulsive and in the moment fiery personality and at the same time the calm and collected voice of Mitch. Don’t let this story gather dust on your listening shelf!
March 11, 2022
This is part of the No Match For Love Series but can be read as a standalone. The series follows the clients and staff at Toujour a match making company in their quest for love. This is Zoey and Mitch's story and it's a cute enemy to lovers romance. They're opposites in every way and you know what they say about opposites. Zoey's boss Brooke is marrying a high profile billionaire and the media is on overdrive. Mitch is Brooke's fiance's assistant so it's his and Zoey's job to protect the engaged couple. Not only are Zoey and Mitch opposites but they clash constantly not to mention their wicked back and forth banter. No shortage of drama or angst as they are forced to work together on wedding protection. They have amazing chemistry but continue to ignore it. A trip to Paris and more. This is a well written book with strong likable characters. The book has a good flow and it's hard to put down once you begin reading. I read a reader copy via the author and voluntarily chose to write a review.
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February 26, 2020OH MY! Mitch and Zoey are so opposite, they are perfect for each other. Zoey and Mitch are helping Brooke and Luke keep their marriage hidden from the press. In the process of hiding the real marriage, Zoey and Mitch start to fall for each other. This was a fun listen. I think Mitch and Zoey are my favorite couple. They will stop at nothing for their friends. I could not help thinking that their friends set them up for a reason. I found myself laughing and really enjoying the antics of these two. I cannot wait to dive into the next installment!
Tiffany Williams sure knows how to narrate the fun in these stories. Her voice is like an old friend and keeps the characters all consistent and flowing from one book to the next. Ms. Williams is one of my favorite narrators. Her narration helps to create a movie in my mind.
Tiffany Williams sure knows how to narrate the fun in these stories. Her voice is like an old friend and keeps the characters all consistent and flowing from one book to the next. Ms. Williams is one of my favorite narrators. Her narration helps to create a movie in my mind.
July 3, 2017
i received a complementary copy of this book and voluntarily provided an honest review, i really enjoyed this book , as tension mounts to Luke and Brooke's wedding day the press wont leave them alone especially Alan who zoey thought was interested in her as he asked her out on a date but Mitch saw through him all along and said he was only interested in a story.
Luke sends Mitch and Zoey to Paris to do all the final preparations for the wedding but who should turn up and follow them everywhere they go but Alan . So they come up with a plan hopefully he will take the bait and go home.
This has lots of lovely parts to the story that make you smile , will they manage to save Brooke,s wedding days, pick up a copy and see its a great read
Luke sends Mitch and Zoey to Paris to do all the final preparations for the wedding but who should turn up and follow them everywhere they go but Alan . So they come up with a plan hopefully he will take the bait and go home.
This has lots of lovely parts to the story that make you smile , will they manage to save Brooke,s wedding days, pick up a copy and see its a great read
December 3, 2017
Entertaining, fun and a bit crazy ;)
These books can be read as standalones, but for this particular installment I would recommend reading book #1 first. Brooke and Luke from book #1 have a significant role in this book. This one’s about Brooke’s best friend Zoey and Luke’s best friend slash personal assistant Mitch. Zoey and Mitch are so different. They argue. Oh, they argue! Mitch is sensible and organized, but a bit uptight. Zoey is charismatic and spontaneous, but a little chaotic. Will they bridge the distance?
I loved it. It was entertaining, fun and a bit crazy ;). I think it would make a good movie! I almost couldn’t make myself stop reading. I was actually kind of sad when I finished the book, because I had to say goodbye to my new ‘friends’ :)
These books can be read as standalones, but for this particular installment I would recommend reading book #1 first. Brooke and Luke from book #1 have a significant role in this book. This one’s about Brooke’s best friend Zoey and Luke’s best friend slash personal assistant Mitch. Zoey and Mitch are so different. They argue. Oh, they argue! Mitch is sensible and organized, but a bit uptight. Zoey is charismatic and spontaneous, but a little chaotic. Will they bridge the distance?
I loved it. It was entertaining, fun and a bit crazy ;). I think it would make a good movie! I almost couldn’t make myself stop reading. I was actually kind of sad when I finished the book, because I had to say goodbye to my new ‘friends’ :)
April 24, 2019
Mix N Match deals with Brooke's best friend as Brooke plans her wedding to Luke. So first off, I loved getting such a great, detailed update on that couple! Unfortunately, from there, Zoey's romance with Mitch was just kind of whompwhompwhomp. A little lack luster. It was very "opposites attract" even though they both seemed very opposed to the opposite qualities in their other. Like, stubbornly so. It was cute, it was clean, it was just a little lack luster. The pace was great, the drama was great, the characters were great, the overall book was just sort of more okay than great though. Definitely worth your time to check out for yourself, but I'm not sure it'll be your next favorite book.
March 13, 2022
This story is about two very different people who fall in love but don’t want to admit it.
Mitch works for billionaire Luke. Zoey works with Brooke and is her best friend.
When Luke and Brooke are planning their wedding, the paparazzi follow them everywhere trying to find out when the wedding is and where it is to be. The wedding is to be held in Paris so Luke and Brooke get Mitch, who is to be the best man, and Zoey who is matron of honor to go to Paris in their place to help finalize the preparations.
Alan who is one of the paparazzi, seems to be able to follow them everywhere.
To fool the paparazzi Mitch and Zoey get married but it is only supposed to be pretend.
I loved this book. It was a sweet, clean story which kept my interest all the way through.
Mitch works for billionaire Luke. Zoey works with Brooke and is her best friend.
When Luke and Brooke are planning their wedding, the paparazzi follow them everywhere trying to find out when the wedding is and where it is to be. The wedding is to be held in Paris so Luke and Brooke get Mitch, who is to be the best man, and Zoey who is matron of honor to go to Paris in their place to help finalize the preparations.
Alan who is one of the paparazzi, seems to be able to follow them everywhere.
To fool the paparazzi Mitch and Zoey get married but it is only supposed to be pretend.
I loved this book. It was a sweet, clean story which kept my interest all the way through.
December 14, 2017
👍💜Romance, paparazzi, and high speed chases in the Romance Capital of the World! One of the most appealing parts of this story was the setting -- Paris! The main couple, Zoey and Mitch, we're a bit "chalk and cheese" and only reluctantly recognized their unstoppable attraction; it was great seeing them finding ways to work together despite their differences. I honestly have no criticisms. The story got better as it went and came in with HEAs all around (well, maybe except for Alan!).:-)
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author; this is my voluntary and honest review.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author; this is my voluntary and honest review.
July 11, 2019
A beautiful well written opposites attract romance as they travel to Paris checking out wedding setups and or venues. This engaging storyline is a standalone in a series. It pretty much picks up with the last HEA as time moves on. This is Mitch and Zoey's story. Its a wonderful fast paced extremely romantic clean romance as they face their challenges and learn to help each other grow. The characters are from different backgrounds with similar friends and interests but complete opposites on how they approach and tackle anything. Such a perfect mach with believable, smart, quirky and realistic characters that keep you guessing in this fun entertaining romance.
June 20, 2023
A great, enemies-to-lovers, fake romance. When a paparazzi threatens to invade and potentially ruin Brooke's and Luke's wedding, Zoey Carlson, her best friend, and Mitch Harris, his best friend, work to throw the pap off the trail. Zoey and Mitch had kissed at Brooke' and Luke's engagement party. But he didn't call. She got scared. To fix the situation, they stage a fake wedding. There is plenty of excitement and drama. Zoey and Mitch clash frequently. However, the ending is exquisite.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Page-turner. Romantic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Page-turner. Romantic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
May 13, 2017
Sweet and worth the read!
I ADORED this book so much! It is my favorite of Lindzee Armstrong's books! Her characters were so realistic and the backdrop of Paris was wonderful. I loved how Zoey and Mitch faced their challenges and the comparison and contrast between their approaches. This was a sweet, clean read, well worth the read (and I'm looking forward to rereading it too!).
I ADORED this book so much! It is my favorite of Lindzee Armstrong's books! Her characters were so realistic and the backdrop of Paris was wonderful. I loved how Zoey and Mitch faced their challenges and the comparison and contrast between their approaches. This was a sweet, clean read, well worth the read (and I'm looking forward to rereading it too!).
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