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Match Made in Manhattan: A Novel
by Amanda StaufferAfter two intense, dead-end relationships, serial monogamist Alison finds herself confused, lonely, and drastically out of touch with the world of modern dating. Refusing to wallow, she signs up for a popular dating app and resolves to remain open-minded and optimistic as she explores the New York City singles' scene. With the click of a button, her adventures begin: On one date, she's dumped before the first kiss; on another, she dons full HAZMAT gear; she meets a tattooed folk singer turned investment banker, an undercover agent who tracks illegal exotic animals, and dozens of other colorful, captivating personalities. Giving them each her signature "pants speech"-her pants aren't coming off unless she has a real connection with someone-she desperately wants to push past the awkward small-talk phase to find true love, but finding "the one" is starting to feel impossible. That is, until she meets Luke, who is sophisticated, funny, and not to mention, hot. Alison finds herself falling for Luke harder than any guy she's dated and finally letting her walls down, but will he stick around or move on to his next match? Match Made in Manhattan is a fast-paced, contemporary story about the struggles of dating in the digital age. Replete with online profiles, witty dialogue, and a super-supportive group of female friends, this all-too-real and relatable debut novel will have readers laughing, crying, and rooting for Alison all the way to the end.
Match Made in Wyoming
by Patricia MclinnWhen Cal Ruskoff was literally thrown into the arms of Taylor Larsen by a matchmaking friend, his world suddenly tilted. And when she became snowbound in his cabin, he looked temptation straight in the face again - and temptation won the battle. But Cal had secrets to keep...for the moment. Taylor thought she'd managed to crack the shell that Cal retreated to. But when he hired her as his lawyer, she sensed she was being kept at a "safe" distance. Could she finally break down the barriers around his heart and show him she was meant to be his perfect match? Miniseries: Wyoming Wildflowers #2
Match Maker
by Alan ChinIn the four years since being forced off the professional tour for being gay, Daniel Bottega has taught tennis at a second-rate country club. He found a sanctuary to hide from an unkind world, while his lover, Jared Stoderling, fought a losing battle with alcohol addiction to cope with his disappointment of not playing on the pro circuit. Now Daniel has another chance at the tour by coaching tennis prodigy Connor Lin to a Grand Slam championship win. He shares his chance with Jared by convincing him to return to the pro circuit as Connor's doubles partner. Competing on the world tour is challenging enough, but Daniel and Jared also face major media attention, political fallout from the pro association, and a shocking amount of hate that threatens Connor's career in tennis, Jared's love for Daniel, and Daniel's very life.
Match Me If You Can
by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsYou met star quarterback Kevin Tucker in This Heart of Mine. Now get ready to meet his shark of an agent, Heath Champion, and Annabelle Granger, the girl least likely to succeed. Annabelle's endured dead-end jobs, a broken engagement . . . even her hair's a mess! But that's going to change now that she's taken over her late grandmother's matchmaking business. All Annabelle has to do is land the Windy City's hottest bachelor as her client, and she'll be the most sought-after matchmaker in town. Why does the wealthy, driven, and gorgeous sports agent Heath Champion need a matchmaker, especially a red-haired screw-up like Annabelle Granger? True, she's entertaining, and she does have a certain quirky appeal. But Heath is searching for the ultimate symbol of success -- the perfect wife. And to make an extraordinary match, he needs an extraordinary matchmaker, right? Soon everyone in Chicago has a stake in the outcome, and a very big question: When the determined matchmaker promised she'd do anything to keep her star client happy . . . did she mean anything? If Annabelle isn't careful, she just might find herself going heart-to-heart with the toughest negotiator in town.
Match Me If You Can
by Swati HegdeA young magazine writer in Mumbai must prove her matchmaking skills—and contend with growing feelings for her close family friend—in this debut desi romance.&“A delightful friends-to-lovers romance that will curb your sweet tooth and leave you feeling warm and happy!&”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah AdamsConfident fashionista Jia Deshpande spends her days writing cliché-ridden listicles for Mimosa, Mumbai&’s top women&’s magazine. When she can, Jia dishes about the messy truth of real love on her anonymous blog, attends her family&’s weekly game nights, and ignores her true feelings for her childhood friend. If that wasn&’t enough, Jia needs to successfully set up a coworker with her perfect match to get the green light for her new matchmaking column. Thankfully, organizing meet-cutes has never been difficult for her. Local pub owner and cocktail genius Jaiman Patil can&’t help but be enamored with Jia and her meddling spirit. He&’s always been an honorary part of her family, but even more so since his own moved to America. Life with the Deshpandes is chaotic and loud, but it&’s also more loving than anything he experienced growing up, and he wouldn&’t risk losing that for the world. It feels manageable—until his pub begins to struggle and his long-hidden feelings for Jia grow deeper. When Jia&’s attempts at office matchmaking go haywire, risking new friendships and her relationship with Jaiman, she must reevaluate her own thoughts on love. For the first time, Jia Deshpande realizes that love may be a lot more complicated than she thought. Luckily, happily-ever-afters are never in short supply in Mumbai.
Match Me If You Can
by Tiana SmithMia's best friend Robyn is known for her matchmaking skills, which is perfect, because homecoming is just around the corner. But Robyn refuses to set Mia up with the guy of her dreams, which forces Mia to take matters into her own hands. She uses Robyn's matchmaking service to make sure popular Vince Demetrius falls for her. Vince asks her out, but Mia doesn't count on Logan, the persistent school newspaper photographer who seems to like her out of the blue. Now she has to choose between Vince - the guy she knows is right for her - and Logan, who insists that she give him a chance. And she needs to make sure Robyn doesn't find out that Mia's been matchmaking behind her back. Mia has two weeks before homecoming. Can she fix the mess she made or will she have to kiss her perfect match goodbye forever?
Match Play (Code Name: Danger #12)
by Merline LovelaceA reader-favorite romantic suspense story from USA Today bestselling author Merline LovelaceOlympic athlete turned secret agent Dayna Duncan always plays to win. Her assignment to guard an international sports sensation would be no different. Then the one man who could throw Dayna off her game appears. Fighter pilot Luke Harper never did play fair….Years ago, knowing that he could jeopardize her shot at the gold, Luke broke things off with Dayna. Now he's back…for keeps. Even as Dayna tries to resist the man she believes chose his career over her, reigniting passion adds fuel to an explosive conspiracy that could end this match, once and for all.Originally published in 2008.
Match Point (Players of LA)
by Leigh CarmanTwo stubborn men. One is a rude jerk. The other, the life of the party. It was hate at first sight. Pro beach volleyball players Finn Callahan and Dexter Savage have been rivals since college. While Finn always comes out on top on the court, Dexter's carefree and fun-loving personality earns him scores of adoring men and women. And as much as Finn fights to deny it, there's another reason for the tension he feels when Dex is around. Hate wasn't the only thing he felt when he first laid eyes on his opponent. When they're forced to team up, the two men must bury their differences--on and off the court--if either of them is going to succeed professionally.
Matched (Matched #1)
by Ally CondieCassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.Look for CROSSED, the sequel to MATCHED, in Fall 2011!Watch a Video
Matched Pairs
by Elizabeth MansfieldChildhood friends team up to disarrange their impending marriage in this charming Regency romance from the award-winning author. It was decided from their infancy that Tris Enders would wed Juliet Branscombe. Yet, growing up on adjoining estates in Derbyshire made that the last thing that either wanted, especially after Tris had found the girl of his dreams in London and the handsome Lord Canfield moved into a nearby estate. Tris and Juliet each believed that if the other became engaged to someone else, then Juliet's mother, the formidable Madge Branscombe, would finally have to put her daughter's dreams above her own and allow them to marry whomever they chose. Misunderstandings abound when Tris and Juliet "help" each other with the objects of their affections, leading to disastrous results.
Matched Pearls (Living Books Romance #30)
by Grace Livingston HillFabulously wealthy, exquisitely beautiful, young Constance Courtland lived a life of pampered, self-centered ease. Though she had many admirers, the only thing Constance seemed to care about was herself. Then one warm spring day she met Seagrave and her world turned upside down. Constance learned the true meaning of love through the miracle of that poor boy’s faith. Grace Livingston Hill is The beloved author of over 100 books read and cherished by millions, She creates thrilling stories of inspiring, wholesome people whose ardent faith and overflowing hearts cope triumphantly with the problems of the first half of the twentieth century. Look for her books in the Bookshare collection with more to come: #2 Bright Arrows, #15 Marigold, #18 Brentwood, #24 By Way of the Silverthorns, #30 Matched Pearls, #38 Spice Box, #41 Blue Ruin, #50 The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55 Ladybird, #61 Mystery Flowers, #66 The Girl from Montana, #70 In The Way, #71 Exit Betty, #73 Not Under the Law, #74 Lo, Michael #76 The City of Fire #84 Cloudy Jewel, #95 Mary Arden and #96 Because of Stephen.
Matched and Married (An Amish Mail-Order Bride Novel #2)
by Kathleen FullerNeither Margaret nor Owen has any interest in getting married. But in the small Amish town of Birch Creek, where marriage is on everyone&’s mind, their plans don&’t stand a chance.Margaret Yoder can&’t seem to catch a break. Even though she&’s dedicated to her Amish faith, her wild rumspringa won&’t stay in the past, and her mother keeps pressuring her to get married. To placate her mother and get away from former &“friends&”, she decides to return to Birch Creek to visit family—and pretend to find a husband.Like Margaret, Owen Bontrager isn&’t looking for a spouse, something that&’s hard to avoid in Birch Creek, where an ad for brides in the local paper has brought a swarm of single women to the thriving town. When he meets Margaret in an unexpected way, they discover they have more in common than they ever expected. In some ways, they are a perfect match.Margaret struggles to keep her goal of avoiding romance in order to focus on being a faithful member of the Amish church, and it doesn&’t help that she finds Owen intriguing. Knowing they don&’t have a future together; she returns home and gives in to her mother&’s insistence that she get married.Can Margaret betray her feelings for Owen and become a dutiful daughter and wife to the man of her mother&’s choosing? Or will Owen find a way to free Margaret of her past by giving her the future they both are surprised to find they desire?&“Fuller brings us compelling characters who stay in our hearts long after we&’ve read the book. It&’s always a treat to dive into one of her novels.&” —Beth Wiseman, bestselling authorSweet Amish romanceSecond in the Amish Mail-Order Bride series, but can be read out of orderBook one: A Double Dose of LoveBook three: Love in Plain Sight (available Spring 2022)Book length: 77,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Matched by Masala (Once Upon a Wedding #2)
by Mona ShroffHe cooks for their customers…but he'd rather cater to her heart! One impetuous, slightly drunken kiss has turned up the heat on chef Amar Virani&’s feelings for Divya Shah. He&’s been in love with the sexy pastry chef—his sister&’s best friend!—since they were teenagers, but a painful tragedy in his past keeps Amar from revealing his true emotions. As they work side by side in Divya&’s tiny food truck, she realizes there&’s more than just business simmering between them. For the first time, she's tempted to step outside her comfort zone and take a chance on Amar—even if it means risking more than her heart.From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Once Upon a WeddingBook 1: The Five-Day ReunionBook 2: Matched by Masala
Matched by Mistake & The Rancher Meets His Match (Texas Cattleman's Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps)
by Katherine Garbera J. Margot CritchHow can one little dating app cause Royal, Texas, so much scandal? Rivals attract and the stakes—and forbidden desire—have never been higher in these two Texas Cattleman's Club romances from USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine Garbera and J. Margot Critch!Matched by Mistake by USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine GarberaMatching two rivals leads to unintended attraction… Scandal abounds at the tech fair in Royal, Texas, when a very public dating app snafu matches two members of feuding families, Jericho Winters and Maggie Del Rio! The rivals agree they should go on a date to keep the PR positive. But when fake kisses lead to real desire, will they bury the family feud…or destroy each other for good?The Rancher Meets His Match by J. Margot CritchOne mismatch is all it takes to start a scandal! How in the hell did Misha Law&’s dating app match tech entrepreneur Trey Winters&’s brother with a family rival? The intimidating alpha businessman demands answers and—after one look at the beautiful app programmer—so much more. But as sparks between them sizzle and ignite, the match they make might be their own… Two sizzling Texas Cattleman's Club romances, one great value!
Matched by Mistake: An Enemies to Lovers Western Romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps #1)
by Katherine GarberaWhen a new dating app matches the members of feuding families, one date for the public leads to sizzling chemistry in the first novel of the Texas Cattleman&’s Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps miniseries!To keep up appearances, they&’ll fight an attraction neither expected…Scandal abounds at the tech fair in Royal, Texas, when a very public dating app snafu matches Jericho Winters with Maggie Del Rio! Their high-profile rival families have been feuding for generations, and both sides agree that their reluctant offspring should go on the date to keep the PR positive and help make the app a success. But Jericho and Maggie never expected to actually like each other. When fake kisses lead to real, undeniable desire, they must choose between burying the family feud to stay together…or destroying each other for good.Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman&’s Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps series:Book 1: Matched by Mistake by Katherine GarberaBook 2: The Rancher Meets His Match by J. Margot CritchBook 3: Breaking the Rancher&’s Rules by Cat SchieldBook 4: The Trouble with an Heir by Stacey KennedyBook 5: Under the Same Roof by Niobia BryantBook 6: Keeping a Little Secret by Cynthia St. Aubin
Matched by Moonlight
by Gina WilkinsA workaholic wedding planner meets a travel writer, and soon love is in the air at Bride Mountain, Virginia's most exciting venue for destination weddings, in the first book in Gina Wilkins's new miniseries! Kinley Carmichael is on her way to transforming her family's historic B and B into Virginia's most exciting vacation venue. Romance is the last thing on the once-burned wedding planner's mind...until footloose travel writer Dan Phelan shows up, throwing her schedule-and Kinley's guarded heart-into chaos. Dan is just passing through and has no intention of making Bride Mountain Inn his honeymoon destination. So why is Kinley suddenly making him long to take that fateful walk down the aisle? It will take a local legend and a passionate kiss under a bridal moon for two total opposites to realize they could be meant for each other....
Matched to a Prince: The Fiancée Caper The Nanny Proposition Matched To A Prince (Happily Ever After, Inc. #2321)
by Kat CantrellHow could she be his perfect match? Prince Alain "Finn" Phineas pledged his love to Juliet Villere once-and she betrayed him. Despite the desire he still feels, Finn would never act on those feelings again. Not even when Juliet is chosen for him by an elite matchmaker. Then fate, in the form of the royal family, intervenes. Trapped alone on a beautiful island, they are held "captive" until Finn can convince Juliet to marry him and end a political nightmare. His motives should be about serving his country. So why does his heart yearn for a second chance with Juliet...a real chance this time?
Matched with Murder
by Danielle M. HaasCan revealing her secrets stop a murderer…Before she becomes the next victim? When Samantha Gates resists cooperating with a murder investigation, she gets under Detective Max Green's skin. Though the killer's victims all used her dating site, the high-profile CEO is obviously hiding something. Then he targets Samantha herself. Suddenly the stakes are even higher…and complicated by a very deep—and potentially lethal—attraction.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the series:
Matched with the Demon (Demon Marked Ser. #1)
by Ripley ProserpinaA cry in the night, a child who needs help and a demon who needs redemption.Rational and serious, Lucia believes in what she can see and touch, preferring to leave the curses and fortune telling to her old-world relatives. Meeting Delia, a half-human, half-demon child, challenges her logic. Desperately alone, the girl searched for someone to keep her safe and finds Lucia. Armaros spent his eternal life mired in guilt. Choosing to live life according to his desires and whims, he forced his sister to fall from grace, damning them both. When she vanished, abandoning him and all they’d built together, he pursues. The last thing the Fallen expected to discover was the impossible existence of her child and the fragile human intent on keeping her safe. Thrust together, Armaros and Lucia must flee the forces of Heaven and Hell. Determined to protect Delia, they must set aside their differences. Despite the insurmountable odds stacking against them, can they accept that fate put their paths on a collision course? Or are they doomed to fail, losing not only Delia, but also the only other person in the universe who understands them?
Matched: In Too Deep (tropical Heat) / Matched (Mills And Boon Dare Ser. #1000)
by Kelli IrelandOpposites attract when a dating app error pairs free-spirited Rachel with Isaac, a seriously alpha CEO. Their red-hot chemistry leads to a no-strings weekend away, but can their connection last when the real world comes crashing in?Rachel Stephens is back. Finally free of her domineering ex-husband, Rachel is ready to reclaim her fun, spontaneous, outgoing self. But a mix-up at the test run for dating app Power Match leaves her paired with a very unlikely suitor: the app’s biggest funder, CEO Isaac Miller.Rachel has no interest in another super alpha power broker, even if Isaac seems to have walked straight out of her most explicit fantasies. But before she can swipe left, Isaac convinces Rachel to give them a shot…and proves that they’re exhilaratingly compatible in one area: between the sheets.After a lust-fueled weekend in Dublin, Rachel starts to wonder whether she and Isaac should give their matchup a chance. But she’s in for a nasty surprise. The second they arrive back in New York, Rachel and Isaac find themselves on opposite sides of a corporate conflict. And Rachel is faced with an impossible choice: ruin any chance for promotion at her law firm or betray the trust of the one man who just might be her perfect match.Harlequin Dare publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha heroes and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.Four new Harlequin Dare titles are available each month, wherever ebooks are sold!
Matching Tats (Vic and Matt #3)
by J. M. SnyderA Vic and Matt StoryVic Braunson’s latest tattoo makes his lover, Matt diLorenzo, decide that he might want to get inked, too. He’d like a heart with his lover’s initials in it. Vic likes the idea, and agrees to get the same tattoo, with Matt’s initials inside. They have fun deciding where to put the tattoos -- a spot Vic hasn’t already covered turns out to be pretty hard to find.Once they decide where to get inked, Matt fears he may not be able to go through with it. He’s more than a little skittish when it comes to needles, and watching the tattoo artist at work is frightening. With the powers love gives him, however, Vic finds a way to help Matt overcome his fears ...
Matching Vectors
by Lee ComynFin and his racing team came to the asteroid belt to maintain their reputation as the best of the best. Fin's race starts out easy: his biggest rival is flying like an idiot, and Fin is confidently moving toward the win. The only interesting bit is a newbie named Sean who plays with his life by cutting too close to every asteroid--and against all logic, he's pulling it off. Then Fin takes a chance, making a decision that will change his racing and flirting forever. Can Fin come to terms with his choice and match his vector to Sean's, or will pride rule out racing toward a future together?
Matchmaker System: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xiao YanziHeaven Realm Elder Yue did not fulfill his duty, and her marriage was dragged into the hands of a pig … And then …
Matchmaker and the Manhattan Millionaire: Matchmaker And The Manhattan Millionaire / His Secret Starlight Baby (welcome To Starlight) (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Cara ColterBride for the weekendOr a forever vow?Committed bachelor Jonas Boyden needs a temporary fiancée to fool his family—fast! Turning to matchmaking business owner Krissy Clark fits the bill perfectly. After he entices buttoned-up Krissy out of her comfort zone, she agrees to wear his ring for the weekend. But as Jonas spends time with her, his feelings blur from make-believe to something more. Will he be tempted to say “I do”…for real?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Matchmaker on the Ranch (Forever, Texas #26)
by Marie FerrarellaThe woman who can save his ranch is no stranger… The chance to save lives brings Roe Robertson to Chris Parnell&’s troubled ranch. Now if the dedicated Forever vet can just solve the mystery of what&’s threatening the cattle. Roe&’s unexpected attraction to the rugged, hardworking rancher, which is turning out to be mutual, is easier to understand. With the help of an unusual cupid, can two friends who&’ve known each other forever take a chance on love?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Forever, Texas Book 1: Ramona and the RenegadeBook 2: The Doctor's Forever FamilyBook 3: Lassoing the DeputyBook 4: A Forever ChristmasBook 5: His Forever ValentineBook 6: A Small Town ThanksgivingBook 7: The Cowboy's Christmas SurpriseBook 8: Her Forever CowboyBook 9: Cowboy for HireBook 10: Christmas Cowboy DuetBook 11: The Cowboy and the LadyBook 12: Her Mistletoe CowboyBook 13: The Cowboy and the BabyBook 14: The Rancher and the BabyBook 15: Twins on the DoorstepBook 16: A Baby for ChristmasBook 17: The Cowboy's Lesson in LoveBook 18: The Lawman's Romance LessonBook 19: Her Right-Hand CowboyBook 20: Secrets of ForeverBook 21: The Best Man in TexasBook 22: A Ranch to Come Home ToBook 23: Meeting His Secret DaughterBook 24: Matchmaker on the Ranch