Matchmaker, matchmaker

by Hedi Fisher

When reporter Jeb Marlowe is assigned to write a story of Grace Harrison's Christian matchmaker program for singles, they both finds themselves smitten--with each other. Original.

Genres: Love Inspired, Romance, Christian Romance

182 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 3 out of 5]

A friend sent me this book. I picked it up on a day that I wanted an easy read.

I do like the idea of Grace Harrison's church based matchmaking coffeehouse. I like that they have an application process to make sure participants are serious about finding a relationship.

My main complaint, as is common with this series, is that the characters meet, fall in love, and get married within a short span of time. I'm not sure that's a wise course for real life.

I was glad to see that David was willing to follow Suni's father's rules even when they were inconvenient or not the US norm.

[Martic · Rating 4 out of 5]

This gets my four stars because the heroine had a good head on her shoulders, and the author didn't constantly remind the reader of all the heroine's insecurities, which other authors tend to do. For a short book-approximately 250 pages-I felt the characters were well defined, their conflicts and troubles were realistic, as was how they handled them. I loved the idea of Grace's business and wish it could be a reality (not that I need one as I've been married for AGES). I liked Grace and Jud's friends and family, too. All in all, it was a good story.

[Dorry Lou · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my cup of "tea"

[Toni · Rating 3 out of 5]

If the story started on page 185ish, then I’d have given it 4stars. I almost DNF’d it before then, found it bland and sweet and very predictable. I did like the male lead which I have trouble finding “confident but not arrogant”. It’s a fine line.

[Melissa (Vacation Mode) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent LI about a Christian matchmaker and journalist in Washington DC

[Tiff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good ol fashioned boy meets girl, but pretty good. :-)

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really want to give this one 4 1/2 stars. This was a nice, quick read. The plot is easy to follow and uncomplicated. Almost too uncomplicated, but not quite. There is very little in the way of scenery development, but it works as the character's relationships and interactions carry the story. I really didn't miss "seeing" the setting, the story didn't hurt from the lack of detailed surroundings. The male lead is easy to like and has good character development, though I almost wanted to see evidence of it a little more fleshed out -probably because I enjoyed getting to know him so much. Same for all the characters. The female lead is likeable, too, though I'd have liked to see more of her character's growth. I liked how they inspired growth in each other. I enjoyed getting a feel for the characters and rooting for them. It's a feel good story through and through. Had it been fleshed out more, it could have been a great book, but as it is, it is a nice, light story about trusting God and not putting anything past His ability to bless. All in all, I really liked this one and had a hard time putting it down. Definitely recommend it!