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The Matchmaker's Playbook (Wingmen Inc., #1)

Rachel Van Dyken

Start date: May 12, 2016

Finish date: May 18, 2016

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Apr 06, 2016 ~Kristin~ rated it really liked it

Shelves: a-kindle-unlimited

3.75 Stars

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Mar 12, 2016 Judy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc-or-beta, netgalley, college

Too funny!!!

So, to be honest I was a little worried in the beginning. Ian comes off as a cocky, arrogant, douche! But... it didn't take long for me to get used to the way he spoke and then totally fall in love with him!

He was hilarious! Still somewhat douchy... haha but I loved him.

"You're kind of a pig."

"Right, but I'm more like one of those cute little pigs, you know, the teacup ones. Still a pig, but you can't help but want to keep it forever because it's so damn adorable."

Blake was perf ...more

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Mar 10, 2016 Amy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: review-books, 4-stars, 2016

The Matchmaker’s Playbook is the first book in an exciting new series from author Rachel Van Dyken. The Matchmaker’s Playbook follows the story of Ian and Blake and is told from the male point of view. After reviving an unfortunate football injury, Ian finds himself out of the game. Now, Ian and his buddy find themselves as the owners of Wingmen, Inc. Wingmen, Inc is not your typical dating service. They find the toughest cases and use their magic dating skills to help couples find their HEA. An The Matchmaker’s Playbook is the first book in an exciting new series from author Rachel Van Dyken. The Matchmaker’s Playbook follows the story of Ian and Blake and is told from the male point of view. After reviving an unfortunate football injury, Ian finds himself out of the game. Now, Ian and his buddy find themselves as the owners of Wingmen, Inc. Wingmen, Inc is not your typical dating service. They find the toughest cases and use their magic dating skills to help couples find their HEA. And Blake may prove to be Ian’s toughest case to date. At first it starts off as his typical disaster needs help type of case, but the more time Ian and Blake spend together, the more he starts to question things. There is so much more to Blake than he ever realized and suddenly, Ian finds himself wanting to break all of his rules for Blake. Will Ian be able to help Blake find her HEA? Will Ian follow his heart and break all of his rules???

What can I say about The Matchmaker’s Playbook? The Matchmaker’s Playbook is fresh and exciting. The story-line is a lot of fun and will keep you entertained the entire time. The Matchmaker’s Playbook is such a refreshing take on matchmakers. It’s seriously the best idea ever to have a man as matchmaker. I loved that this story was told from the male point of view. I loved knowing what was going on inside Ian’s head and watching him navigate his way through some unfamiliar territory. I absolutely adored Ian and Blake together. I loved how real and honest Ian was. He was never ashamed of his past. He was just like this is me, take me as I am. I think that Blake was a great match for him. She made Ian question all of his rules and I loved how she really opened his eyes and made him want more out of life.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It made me laugh, it frustrated me at times and made me swoon all at the same time. I think the Wingmen, Inc series is off to a really great start. The characters are a lot of fun and I’m really looking forward to seeing where this series will go next!

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via InkSlinger PR and NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review* ...more

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Apr 12, 2016 Caz Malpas rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: funny, sexy-hot-hero, feel-good, virgin-heroine, player-hero, hea-hfn, plain-jane, easy-read, couldn-t-put-down, sweet-love-story

3.5 PREDICTABLY PERFECT STARS!

Sweet, funny with that feel good factor. Plain and innocent girl hires hunky player guy to make her childhood friend start noticing that she is a woman and not just one of the guys. Then it's makeover madness and lessons in how to be sexy! Then it's all sorts of funny when player wants a little more from his latest client but can't because of his rules, but hey rules are made to be broken right? ...more

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Apr 28, 2016 Raylene Green rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Reading about Ian was interesting. I wanted to dislike him, but I just couldn't make myself feel that way about him or his friend. As a matter of fact, I hope his friend (I'm now drawing a blank on his name, dammit) gets his own book too. It was fun watching Ian slowly transforming into something totally different and he definitely did! It was interesting to watch him fall for Blake without him realizing that's actually what was happening. ...more

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Apr 01, 2016 Sonya Mcalister rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, alpha-male

The Match Makers Playbook took me on a journey that I wasn't expecting to be on. You know that feeling you get on a roller coaster before it hits the top and than it plunges down a steep incline that takes your breath away. It's a few seconds later that you are able to catch your breath for it to happen all over again. This is how Ian made me feel throughout this book. Ian is a Professional Match Maker that helps woman to get the man of their dreams. Ian and his best friend Lex created this comp ...more

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