The Match: A Romantic Comedy (It happened in Charleston Book 1)

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The book references Gilmore Girls, and yep, it's all lifted straight from the show. The show did it with much more depth, though, which is really saying something, because that show is fluff with clever dialogue. The Matchwas a wholesome romantic comedy about two individuals who fall in love in an unconventional way. Unfortunately, I don’t hold that opinion of him for very long. Not when he shows me a different side of himself—one that’s sweet as maple syrup and hot as apple pie fresh out of the oven. I finally found something to get invested in. It’s a book in a series about a profiler and serial killers. I think maybe I just needed something a little murdery haha. This was my fourth book by this author, and overall I did enjoy it. I loved the epilepsy and service dog story lines - this part was unique and really well written. It was an easy, pleasant read.

The Match Quotes by Sarah Adams - Goodreads The Match Quotes by Sarah Adams - Goodreads

Anyways, I just decided that if I’m never going to be good enough for them, I might as well have them be disappointed in me for doing something I love rather than living a life that makes me feel like crap.” No.’ Her eyes slide to mine, and I see a twinkle. ‘I don’t think anyone will ever measure up to you. But I get the feeling that Jake will actually try.’” With a sigh, I look down at my newest Breenket. “Well, magic eight ball, what do you think? Should I tell my best friend I love her?”I’m terrified to admit that holding her in my arms is the closest I’ve come to feeling truly happy in a very long time.” While writing is something that Sarah always dreamed of doing, it would take many years before she achieved the goal. It was not until she had two children that she started writing.

It Happened in Charleston Series by Sarah Adams - Goodreads

But he seems to have never gotten the memo as after several days of working together he starts looking at her with fiery eyes. This makes her dream of things she probably should not be thinking about. A lot has changed over the years as she now runs and owns a popular bakery in town and plans to show him just how successful she is. But there is one problem, Ryan is still very handsome and he was not supposed to come after her like the sexy guided missile he is. The dialog is so much fun. The ending felt rushed, and some parts felt redundant or way too predictable. But the thing about quiet people is, we’re only quiet because our brains are so busy overthinking everything.”Adams always dreamed of growing up to become an author from when she was little, but it took quite a while before she attained her dream. Unfortunately, I don’t hold that opinion of him for very long. Not when he shows me a different side of himself—one that’s sweet as maple syrup and hot as apple pie fresh out of the oven. And after a few days of working closely with him and his daughter, he starts looking at me with fire in his eyes, making me dream of something I probably shouldn’t… Now I'm just left feeling like I wasted my time and my five dollars. I started this review with three stars, but now, it only gets two; one star for the humor, one star for service dogs. That's all I'm willing to give. Even Hallmark doesn't want this. If I waited until I felt confident to live my life and do the things I want to do, I’d never live.” He stares into my eyes. “This lesson is one as old as time: Fake it till you make it. If you want something, pretend you’re the kind of person who’s not scared of it.”

The Match: A Romantic Comedy by Sarah Adams, Paperback The Match: A Romantic Comedy by Sarah Adams, Paperback

Unfortunately, I don't hold that opinion of him for very long. Not when he shows me a different side of himself-one that's sweet as maple syrup and hot as apple pie fresh out of the oven. And after a few days of working closely with him and his daughter, he starts looking at me with fire in his eyes, making me dream of something I probably shouldn't… All across the USA, people are showing up dead. The deaths don't appear to be connected in any way until one particular death occurs and gets the Secretary of Defense's attention. He arranges for a task force to investigate. Listen to me, darlin’, and remember this for the rest of your life: it always okay to go home. Anytime you feel uncomfortable or scared, never worry about what anyone else is going to think If you call your daddy and have him come get you. Your house is a safe place, and you love being there, and that’s something to be proud of, not embarrassed about.” Unfortunately, I don’t hold that opinion of him for very long. Not when he shows me a different side of himself—one that’s sweet as maple syrup and hot as apple pie fresh out of the oven. And after a few days of working closely with him and his daughter, he starts looking at me with fire in his eyes, making me dream of something I probably shouldn���t…

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This book wasn’t on my radar but it sounds perfect and sweet. I’ll add it to my TBR, you had me at “what could have been creepy turned out cute.” 😀

The Match: A Romantic Comedy (It Happened in Charleston) The Match: A Romantic Comedy (It Happened in Charleston)

Listen to me, darlin’, and remember this for the rest of your life: it’s always okay to go home. Anytime you feel uncomfortable or scared, never worry about what anyone else is going to think if you call your daddy and have him come get you. Your house is a safe place, and you love being there, and that’s something to be proud of, not embarrassed about.” What?? Me? No. I was kidding. I’d never eat that many. That would be soooo unhealthy.’ That means she actually ate five.’” I love escapism and happy endings to a ridiculous degree. I'm all for fluff, I read tons of it, when I'm in the mood.The Match is a feel-good, closed-door romantic comedy! Perfect for readers who enjoy sweet, sizzling chemistry with passionate kissing only. There's also of course a dinner with dear old mom and dad to manufacture some conflict at the end, which is so badly written and unsubtle it's embarrassing. Jake takes the bait of course but he's Prince Perfect so he IMMEDIATELY and without even any therapy realizes with intense emotional clarity what went wrong and how he messed up. It also suddenly implies he's insecure about being a hotshot architect owning his own busy firm and owning a catalog perfect house just because Evie's parents have a McMansion. Not sure if he was just invaded by the body snatchers for that chapter but it was wildly out of character, such as his cardboard cutout character is. There's still some emotional aspects to this story. The main character has epilepsy, works with service dogs, and has the most adorable service dog, but her parents are far from likable. If you're tired and had a rough day and only have one functioning brain cell left to use, definitely give this a read. Some of the lines are so funny I didn't even notice the thin plot.