Lauren Holbrook believes that God matched couples before time began, but some just require a coordinated introduction. No one plays love connection better than Lauren, an undercover Cupid on a mission to connect clueless friends! The next couple in waiting? Brandon and Hannah, two unsuspecting pals who are perfect for each other in every way. They just don't realize it yet. But as Lauren grows closer to her friend Ryan, and her single father unexpectedly falls in love, she discovers the joy found in trusting God's perfect plan instead of her own.
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3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Tamara Reeves (Milton Freewater, OR), July 01, 2009
I read the first book in the series after my daughter told me I needed to read it - it was so funny. She is 15 and loves these books. I thought they were cute, but not terribly deep. Clever wording, fun story, not a deep plot.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Gigi Hoffman (Oregon), December 26, 2008
Rematch, the second novel in the Lauren Holbrook series, is just as full of coffee and chocolate as book one. Yum!
Lauren Holbrook is at it again. Laurie’s matchmaking track record keeps increasing; she’s got two couples married so far. Now she’s up for a challenge, trying to set up her two best friends. Brandon, her boss and best-friend-since-fourth-grade, and Hannah, the new Christian who’s gorgeous both inside and out, are the perfect couple and Laurie knows it. But how is she to set them up subtly, without their knowledge? Then there’s Shawn, the owner of Laurie’s favorite coffee and desert store, and Hallie, the new girl at the singles’ Bible study. So many matches, so little time!
As if there weren’t enough love in the air, Laurie’s dad, a widower, announces he’s going to a singles’ retreat. Laurie doesn’t know what to think. Is she ready to see her hypochondriac father return to the dating scene?
And what about Ryan, Laurie’s sort-of boyfriend? Laurie started off pretend-dating him to get people off her back, but now the relationship is becoming more real. What’s with the weird feeling in her stomach every time he’s around? Are they really “just friends” or is there something more?
With even more chick-flicks (Anne of Green Gables, plus more Pride and Prejudice and The Princess Bride) in book two, it’s hard not to love keeping up with fast-talking Laurie and her crazy schemes.
If you read and enjoyed book one (Miss Match), you’ve got to read this one!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Debbee Bienert (Pocatello, ID), August 16, 2008
Erynn Mangum---
You Rock!!!
I Loved all 3 Books in your new Lauren Holbrook 'Match' series...
Thanks for using the gift God has given you.
The only bad thing is "the wait" of a new release!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Rel Mollet (Melbourne, Australia), October 06, 2007
The enchanting matchmaker Lauren Holbrook is back, better than ever in the sequel to the brilliant Missmatch!
Riding the wave of her successful pairing of her work colleague and Bible Study leader, Lauren sets her sights on her hapless single friends, confident she can lead them into their happily ever after. While consuming copious amounts of coffee and cheesecake, Lauren plots to bring her favourite barista, Shawn into both wedded bliss with newcomer, Hallie and belief in God, preferably in reverse order!
Lauren's life is suddenly complicated when her widowed Dad announces he is off to a singles retreat, Meet Your Match in Michigan, construction worker Ryan Palmer causes flutters in her stomach when he smiles and then there is Brandon Knox, her best buddy in the whole world without a girl of his own ~ what's a girl to do?!
Erynn Mangum has done it again! Rematch is wonderful, replete with sparkling wit, gregarious and uplifting characters and a story that will leave you with a happy heart. Lauren's stellar voice continues to shine brightly and despite her meddling, you can't help but love her. Her naivety in her own love life is delightful and I can't wait to see how Erynn resolves that. Lauren's friends and family are just as appealing each epitomizing integrity yet with enough foibles to be realistic. The final scene is a treasure ~ a secret mission with code names Vizzini and Inigo was the icing on the cake! All that was left for me to do was close the book and watch Pride & Prejudice, which I did. Read Rematch and you will understand why! This is one of those unique books that can be read and enjoyed by anyone, from the teen years and beyond!
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