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Almost in Love #1
Make Me A Match
Can an imperfect pair result in a perfect match?
Eric Stewart can't believe his sisters would stoop so low.
Sexy, dangerous and fancy free, Eric is about to turn forty, and his three sisters think it's high time he found a good woman and settled down.
Eric can't believe his meddling sisters have signed him up with the city's hottest matchmaking agency. The only way to get them a refund is to get himself rejected by every single match. Tessa McBride is working for the matchmaker, and she and Eric have a history. He humiliated her when she was a shy, trusting girl. Well, she's not anymore.
She vows to prove to Eric that she's more than a match for his schemes--and show him what he's been missing all these years.
Eric Stewart can't believe his sisters would stoop so low.
Sexy, dangerous and fancy free, Eric is about to turn forty, and his three sisters think it's high time he found a good woman and settled down.
Eric can't believe his meddling sisters have signed him up with the city's hottest matchmaking agency. The only way to get them a refund is to get himself rejected by every single match. Tessa McBride is working for the matchmaker, and she and Eric have a history. He humiliated her when she was a shy, trusting girl. Well, she's not anymore.
She vows to prove to Eric that she's more than a match for his schemes--and show him what he's been missing all these years.
242 pages, ebook
First published September 1, 2003
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July 11, 2025🎁 FREE on Amazon today (4/17/2023)! 🎁
May 4, 2025
There were time while reading this book that I genuinely had no idea what was going on. The plot focuses around Eric and Tessa but often the supporting characters become main characters in some places and it truly was so confusing. I was relieved when I finished this book and to this day, I really can’t explain what it’s actually about
December 31, 2023
3.5⭐️
I was luckily enough to get this for free on a ‘stuff your kindle day’.
I was pleasantly surprised by this story, I loved Eric and Tessa and also all of Eric’s family.
His nephew’s however are a different story 🤣 the trouble they got themselves into even got me riled up 😂
I had some laugh out loud moments with this book which I didn’t expect either.
My only negative is that sometimes with each new chapter I was finding myself feeling confused as to where in the story we were until a few pages into that chapter.
Overall nice read to end the year on 😊
I was luckily enough to get this for free on a ‘stuff your kindle day’.
I was pleasantly surprised by this story, I loved Eric and Tessa and also all of Eric’s family.
His nephew’s however are a different story 🤣 the trouble they got themselves into even got me riled up 😂
I had some laugh out loud moments with this book which I didn’t expect either.
My only negative is that sometimes with each new chapter I was finding myself feeling confused as to where in the story we were until a few pages into that chapter.
Overall nice read to end the year on 😊
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September 5, 2023A good summer book and easy to follow. Definitely will read the next one!
January 17, 2024
Delightful
This was a sweet, sexy and fun read with endearing characters both leading and peripheral. Romantic and also family minded, delightful.
This was a sweet, sexy and fun read with endearing characters both leading and peripheral. Romantic and also family minded, delightful.
January 31, 2024
This book has a good lovely ending which I like. I can say that it is so hard to find this in a writing or a drama for that instance. However it was a bit draggy in the middle. Lucky I am a reader who almost never give up in a book ☺️
June 25, 2023
Bobby Hutchinson’s medical series or actually any of her other series are much better than this particular book! Was not a fan at all!!!! It never progressed from the original storyline! Love, love, love all her other books!
I guess I will stick to the more serious dramas where I actually learn some thing!
I guess I will stick to the more serious dramas where I actually learn some thing!
July 10, 2023
Didn’t love
Could not get invested in this book. Ended up being a DNF. The characters didn’t seem interesting and really slow start.
Could not get invested in this book. Ended up being a DNF. The characters didn’t seem interesting and really slow start.
March 3, 2024
Could have been fun
But I'm not a fan of the undertone of Asian racism and fat phobia. I really hope you dropped that in the rest of the series but I won't be reading it.
But I'm not a fan of the undertone of Asian racism and fat phobia. I really hope you dropped that in the rest of the series but I won't be reading it.
February 1, 2026
Kobo+ Single Books 2026. Tropes: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Foreign Country (Canada), Matchmaker, First Love Second Time Around, Mature Romance,Friends/Family.
h. Tessa McBride, 34, divorced, works as an assistant at Serendipity a Matchmaking Service in Vancouver, BC. Her mother and father are divorced but still living. Her oldest bestfriend is Karen Stewart, separated with two boys Simon,5, and Ian,3,.
H. Eric Stewart, 40, single eldest brother in family of 4 siblings. Sisters: Sophie, Annie (Bruno) and Karen (boys, Simon,5, Ian, 3). Parents live in Mexico, retired musicians and volunteer at an orphanage. Eric owns a garbage removal business in Vancouver, BC.
This is the first book I've read by this author. It was an enjoyable and humorous RomCom, a second chance romance for a mature couple, Eric, 40 and Tess, 34. They re-connect after Eric's sisters give him a gift at a dating service where Tessa happens to work. Their plan is to help Tessa and Eric finally get together and it works after many adventures and funny antics.
I never laughed so hard at a date Eric went on dressed up as a Cowboy at a symphony with a date from the dating service.
Not only did Eric and Tessa get back together but Eric's sister Sophie hooked up with Rocky who both have had crushes on each other for a decade. Many other things happened in the story to make it not only a second chance romance but a family story with a HEA. I gave this 4 stars. I would read another book written by this author.
h. Tessa McBride, 34, divorced, works as an assistant at Serendipity a Matchmaking Service in Vancouver, BC. Her mother and father are divorced but still living. Her oldest bestfriend is Karen Stewart, separated with two boys Simon,5, and Ian,3,.
H. Eric Stewart, 40, single eldest brother in family of 4 siblings. Sisters: Sophie, Annie (Bruno) and Karen (boys, Simon,5, Ian, 3). Parents live in Mexico, retired musicians and volunteer at an orphanage. Eric owns a garbage removal business in Vancouver, BC.
This is the first book I've read by this author. It was an enjoyable and humorous RomCom, a second chance romance for a mature couple, Eric, 40 and Tess, 34. They re-connect after Eric's sisters give him a gift at a dating service where Tessa happens to work. Their plan is to help Tessa and Eric finally get together and it works after many adventures and funny antics.
I never laughed so hard at a date Eric went on dressed up as a Cowboy at a symphony with a date from the dating service.
Not only did Eric and Tessa get back together but Eric's sister Sophie hooked up with Rocky who both have had crushes on each other for a decade. Many other things happened in the story to make it not only a second chance romance but a family story with a HEA. I gave this 4 stars. I would read another book written by this author.
May 17, 2023
Excellent
This is a delightful book to read with several laugh-out-loud scenes. The elements of a dysfunctional family, siblings love and support of each other, romance and acceptance of reality blend this into an enjoyable reading experience. Add into this mix two feisty mischievous little boys who bring their innocent openness.
This is a delightful book to read with several laugh-out-loud scenes. The elements of a dysfunctional family, siblings love and support of each other, romance and acceptance of reality blend this into an enjoyable reading experience. Add into this mix two feisty mischievous little boys who bring their innocent openness.
September 3, 2023
Not for me
That I did not like anybody in the book is a testament to the author’s skill with words. The book is about Eric and Tessa neither of whom is an appealing character. The plotting was all over the place. Everyone reaching a self realization at once seemed much too convenient to me. I was very disappointed with the resolution of the tension between Eric and Tessa.
That I did not like anybody in the book is a testament to the author’s skill with words. The book is about Eric and Tessa neither of whom is an appealing character. The plotting was all over the place. Everyone reaching a self realization at once seemed much too convenient to me. I was very disappointed with the resolution of the tension between Eric and Tessa.
September 29, 2023
Kids! Right? Of course, right!
So cute!! Tessa and Eric are an interesting pair who, like Eric's parents, were wrapped up in themselves. The difference, though, was that each was wrapped up in him/herself whereas Sonny and Georgia were wrapped up in themselves as a couple. The angst was there, regardless. But, well, kids!!! Lol.
So cute!! Tessa and Eric are an interesting pair who, like Eric's parents, were wrapped up in themselves. The difference, though, was that each was wrapped up in him/herself whereas Sonny and Georgia were wrapped up in themselves as a couple. The angst was there, regardless. But, well, kids!!! Lol.
October 29, 2023
4.5/5 ⭐️
This book was adorable and very funny. I found myself laughing out loud more than once. I LOVED every single character and the family dynamics in this book. I took off half a star because the ending wasn’t my favourite. Everyone was happy in the end but I felt as though it was missing a bit of closure or an epilogue at least. Other than that a great read that I really enjoyed!
This book was adorable and very funny. I found myself laughing out loud more than once. I LOVED every single character and the family dynamics in this book. I took off half a star because the ending wasn’t my favourite. Everyone was happy in the end but I felt as though it was missing a bit of closure or an epilogue at least. Other than that a great read that I really enjoyed!
November 23, 2023
WTF
Must everyone in this book be an asshole?
I liked Eric because he is upfront about the fact that likes to fuck around.
But there is so much drama going on just to cause drama.
There is so much useless stuff going on that I got lost.
Couldn’t stand anyone and couldn’t care less about what happened to them.
All losers and the thought I had to read another 200 pages made me want to cry.
Must everyone in this book be an asshole?
I liked Eric because he is upfront about the fact that likes to fuck around.
But there is so much drama going on just to cause drama.
There is so much useless stuff going on that I got lost.
Couldn’t stand anyone and couldn’t care less about what happened to them.
All losers and the thought I had to read another 200 pages made me want to cry.
April 29, 2024
My first book from this author & pleasantly surprised! I loved the story and most of the characters (the cringe was intentional) but most of all, I loved that this boo made me laugh out loud several times. Definitely didn’t see all of the situations & goofy happenings coming. Will certainly be on the lookout for more from Bobby Hutchinson.
May 26, 2023
Family
The hero has raised his three sisters and still watches over them as adults. He comes to the rescue when needed and fills the roll of favorite uncle to two nephews. He is very attractive and has a "catch and release" attitude towards women.
The hero has raised his three sisters and still watches over them as adults. He comes to the rescue when needed and fills the roll of favorite uncle to two nephews. He is very attractive and has a "catch and release" attitude towards women.
August 7, 2023
If there's anything I hate more than open-ended books is one that ends abruptly. It goes so slow and after 75%, everything rushes. I liked the characters and all, but the author made some choices I consider questionable. I don't give more stars because of this aspect.
May 22, 2024
This book was good and I ended up finishing it but it didn’t keep my attention too much. It was a good book to take a break from big chapter books that I was reading. It was good but it needed more to it!
July 10, 2024
I really didn't like this book and i almost didn't finish. The characters where shallow and had no chemistry. I really didn't like any of the characters. The story was confusing at times where some parts took really long en some where too quick.
It was just not for me.
It was just not for me.
August 9, 2025
Brilliant Book! Absolute Must- Read!
Wow! What a story! I couldn’t put it down. It was the first book I read from the author and it won’t be the last. Great storyline and what an ending. Would highly recommend.
Wow! What a story! I couldn’t put it down. It was the first book I read from the author and it won’t be the last. Great storyline and what an ending. Would highly recommend.
April 17, 2023
Love Can Make you Crazy
Cute, fun and lively book. Lots of problems with lots of excellent dialog to make you laugh out load and wonder at the oddities of life.
Cute, fun and lively book. Lots of problems with lots of excellent dialog to make you laugh out load and wonder at the oddities of life.
April 18, 2023
Wonderful book!
There is everything in this book. Humor,fear,love,understanding and pain of life. All to make a great read. Just lived this book. I would suggest all to read.
There is everything in this book. Humor,fear,love,understanding and pain of life. All to make a great read. Just lived this book. I would suggest all to read.
May 20, 2023
Some terrific laughs!
I found myself laughing out loud at this funny story. I can't remember laughing so much at any book recently. Its fun.
I found myself laughing out loud at this funny story. I can't remember laughing so much at any book recently. Its fun.
June 6, 2023
CUTE
A simple story with fun teachings - SPEAR THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD - Dr. Spock was terribly WRONG in the ‘50s!!!!!!!! AND LOVE!!
A simple story with fun teachings - SPEAR THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD - Dr. Spock was terribly WRONG in the ‘50s!!!!!!!! AND LOVE!!
June 24, 2023
Ajales... pueees entre que arrecholo todo y ya hasta el final se puso bueno y pues el montón de mensajes que aventó... Possss!
July 6, 2023
There aren’t any accidents
There aren’t any accidents, that people come into our lives as teachers for us, even when the things they teach us aren’t, very happy.
There aren’t any accidents, that people come into our lives as teachers for us, even when the things they teach us aren’t, very happy.
July 23, 2023
Ehh
It was an okay story. Maybe it was just me, but it was a little hard to follow. Bounced around too much for me.
It was an okay story. Maybe it was just me, but it was a little hard to follow. Bounced around too much for me.
December 31, 2023
There were times, I had to force myself to read. That’s all I would like to say.
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