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mjennings17's review against another edition
5.0
Fun read
I really did enjoy this book it was light and fun and I flew through it. I really liked the main characters and secondary characters so much so I need the next book in my hands asap!!!
I really did enjoy this book it was light and fun and I flew through it. I really liked the main characters and secondary characters so much so I need the next book in my hands asap!!!
zaza_bdp's review against another edition
5.0
Vous aimez les romances NA rigolotes et pétillantes ? Vous aimez les histoires avec un POV entièrement masculin (oui oui !!) ? Les dialogues qui fusent dans tous les sens et les répliques qui vous rire ? Hé bien vous aurez tout cela dans ce charmant NA, et même plus.
Ian est donc un sacré tombeur, un coureur de jupons qui aime les femmes, toutes les femmes (Drew, si tu passes par là ...). Et comme Ian, sous ses airs canailles, a bon fond, il a décidé de mettre son expérience de Don Juan au service des femmes. Oui mais attention, pas n'importe lesquelles ! Statistiques et tests grandeurs nature à l'appui, Ian et son ami et associé Lex se font fort de pouvoir permettre aux jeunes filles timides, gauches, au look de mémère (ou de souris, c'est selon) de pouvoir mettre le grappin sur le jeune homme dont elles sont secrètement amoureuses. Les Wingmen Inc. donc, sorte de société cupidonesque secrète, si vous me permettez ce néologisme. Sexiste et mégalo? Oui, ça pourrait, sauf qu'avec leur façon de jouer aux agents secrets de l'amour, limite avec une oreillette, avec leurs pourcentages et tout ce qu'ils mettent en place pour donner satisfaction à leurs clientes, on ne peut que rigoler et se demander ce que ça donnerait d'engager cette fine équipe. Ceci dit, on ne voit pas vraiment Lex à la manoeuvre pour le moment.
Et c'est là que Blake entre en jeu. Sauf que Ian et Blake font connaissance avant que celle-ci n'engage les Wingmen, sans bien sûr savoir que Ian et Lex, les amis de sa nouvelle coloc Gabbi, ne sont autres que ceux qu'elle a engagé pour faire craquer David, son amour secret. Et croyez-moi, la scène de leur toute première rencontre est excellente !!
Des livres au pitch comme celui-ci, on a en toutes lu, de bons, des très bons, des moins bons ... Oui c'est une histoire classique de vilain petit canard (quoique Ian la compare au cousin Machin de la famille Adams, lors de leur 1ère rencontre) se dépouillant de ses oripeaux (ici des fringues de sport peu seyantes et une paire de tongs qui obsèdent Ian), de héros pris à son propre piège, tombant amoureux de celle qu'il destine à un autre. Oui, d'accord, je l'admets ... Sauf que ...
Sauf que ce livre est drôle, léger et pétillant. Ian et Blake deviennent d'abord amis, l'attirance arrive progressivement, naturellement, et évidemment que ce tombeur de Ian en sera tout troublé, mais c'est ça qui est rafraichissant justement. Leur attraction mutuelle est mignonne comme tout, ils ont une jolie complicité, tout se fait naturellement entre eux, sans drama inutile, même s'il y aura forcément quelques rebondissements attendus.
J'ai franchement adoré les réflexions intérieures de Ian, les répliques coquines qu'il lance à Blake sont souvent très drôles. J'ai aimé le fait que Blake ne soit pas une petite chose fragile, c'est une fille normale, bien dans ses baskets, qui tombe amoureuse d'un mec et qui ne va pas chercher midi à quatorze heures.
En parallèle, voir Ian "sur le terrain" est plutôt drôle aussi, on a vraiment l'impression d'être dans une comédie romantique toute légère, du genre qui nous colle un sourire idiot et nous fait ricaner comme une imbécile. Et puis n'oublions pas la guerre constante que se mènent Lex et Gabbi, qui seront au 1er plan dans le 2nd tome, ce dont je me réjouis déjà.
Dans la veine de la série Off-Campus, de Elle Kennedy, ce 1er tome de la série de Rachel Van Dyken contient pour moi le trio gagnant : sweet, swoon et fun, et la cerise sur le gâteau, vraiment, c'est le fait d'avoir un roman entièrement écrit du point de vue du héros ! En deux mots ? Trop.Bien !
Ian est donc un sacré tombeur, un coureur de jupons qui aime les femmes, toutes les femmes (Drew, si tu passes par là ...). Et comme Ian, sous ses airs canailles, a bon fond, il a décidé de mettre son expérience de Don Juan au service des femmes. Oui mais attention, pas n'importe lesquelles ! Statistiques et tests grandeurs nature à l'appui, Ian et son ami et associé Lex se font fort de pouvoir permettre aux jeunes filles timides, gauches, au look de mémère (ou de souris, c'est selon) de pouvoir mettre le grappin sur le jeune homme dont elles sont secrètement amoureuses. Les Wingmen Inc. donc, sorte de société cupidonesque secrète, si vous me permettez ce néologisme. Sexiste et mégalo? Oui, ça pourrait, sauf qu'avec leur façon de jouer aux agents secrets de l'amour, limite avec une oreillette, avec leurs pourcentages et tout ce qu'ils mettent en place pour donner satisfaction à leurs clientes, on ne peut que rigoler et se demander ce que ça donnerait d'engager cette fine équipe. Ceci dit, on ne voit pas vraiment Lex à la manoeuvre pour le moment.
Et c'est là que Blake entre en jeu. Sauf que Ian et Blake font connaissance avant que celle-ci n'engage les Wingmen, sans bien sûr savoir que Ian et Lex, les amis de sa nouvelle coloc Gabbi, ne sont autres que ceux qu'elle a engagé pour faire craquer David, son amour secret. Et croyez-moi, la scène de leur toute première rencontre est excellente !!
Des livres au pitch comme celui-ci, on a en toutes lu, de bons, des très bons, des moins bons ... Oui c'est une histoire classique de vilain petit canard (quoique Ian la compare au cousin Machin de la famille Adams, lors de leur 1ère rencontre) se dépouillant de ses oripeaux (ici des fringues de sport peu seyantes et une paire de tongs qui obsèdent Ian), de héros pris à son propre piège, tombant amoureux de celle qu'il destine à un autre. Oui, d'accord, je l'admets ... Sauf que ...
Sauf que ce livre est drôle, léger et pétillant. Ian et Blake deviennent d'abord amis, l'attirance arrive progressivement, naturellement, et évidemment que ce tombeur de Ian en sera tout troublé, mais c'est ça qui est rafraichissant justement. Leur attraction mutuelle est mignonne comme tout, ils ont une jolie complicité, tout se fait naturellement entre eux, sans drama inutile, même s'il y aura forcément quelques rebondissements attendus.
J'ai franchement adoré les réflexions intérieures de Ian, les répliques coquines qu'il lance à Blake sont souvent très drôles. J'ai aimé le fait que Blake ne soit pas une petite chose fragile, c'est une fille normale, bien dans ses baskets, qui tombe amoureuse d'un mec et qui ne va pas chercher midi à quatorze heures.
En parallèle, voir Ian "sur le terrain" est plutôt drôle aussi, on a vraiment l'impression d'être dans une comédie romantique toute légère, du genre qui nous colle un sourire idiot et nous fait ricaner comme une imbécile. Et puis n'oublions pas la guerre constante que se mènent Lex et Gabbi, qui seront au 1er plan dans le 2nd tome, ce dont je me réjouis déjà.
Dans la veine de la série Off-Campus, de Elle Kennedy, ce 1er tome de la série de Rachel Van Dyken contient pour moi le trio gagnant : sweet, swoon et fun, et la cerise sur le gâteau, vraiment, c'est le fait d'avoir un roman entièrement écrit du point de vue du héros ! En deux mots ? Trop.Bien !
mnwakeford's review against another edition
4.0
A quick, fun read
This was a light-hearted fun read with little angst. First time I've seen little video clips interspersed into the text, so that was fun too. Not much to dislike except the epilogue, which wasn't an epilogue at all but an intro to the next book in the series. Seriously, authors, quit doing that. We've paid for the book and want the full experience, including a satisfying epilogue.
This was a light-hearted fun read with little angst. First time I've seen little video clips interspersed into the text, so that was fun too. Not much to dislike except the epilogue, which wasn't an epilogue at all but an intro to the next book in the series. Seriously, authors, quit doing that. We've paid for the book and want the full experience, including a satisfying epilogue.
doll816's review against another edition
5.0
Superb Read!
I thought Keep was my favorite RVD book - here she's done it again and made me fall in love with another book (and it's characters!). I want to take Ian, Blake (and Lex) out of the book and make them into real people in my life! I cannot wait to read The Matchmaker's Replacement!
I thought Keep was my favorite RVD book - here she's done it again and made me fall in love with another book (and it's characters!). I want to take Ian, Blake (and Lex) out of the book and make them into real people in my life! I cannot wait to read The Matchmaker's Replacement!
nadine_booklover's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Actually I've come to read The Matchmaker's Playbook because its movie is going to be released on passionflix soon. I guess otherwise I might have missed out on this funny and light read.
The Matchmaker's Playbook is an easy read that keeps your eyes glued to the pages until the very end. It reminds me a little of the movie "She's All That" but with its very own twist and turns. Between all the heavy romance I've read lately it was refreshing reading something lighthearted.
The connection between Ian and Blake builds slowly and it's pretty obvious that there is no way around that they fall for each other. Once into the story, I couldn't put down this book. I've read it in one sitting.
Can't wait to watch the movie with Nick Bateman as Ian <3
Actually I've come to read The Matchmaker's Playbook because its movie is going to be released on passionflix soon. I guess otherwise I might have missed out on this funny and light read.
The Matchmaker's Playbook is an easy read that keeps your eyes glued to the pages until the very end. It reminds me a little of the movie "She's All That" but with its very own twist and turns. Between all the heavy romance I've read lately it was refreshing reading something lighthearted.
The connection between Ian and Blake builds slowly and it's pretty obvious that there is no way around that they fall for each other. Once into the story, I couldn't put down this book. I've read it in one sitting.
Can't wait to watch the movie with Nick Bateman as Ian <3
trudyd's review against another edition
4.0
I tried reading six other books before I read The Matchmaker's Playbook. There are so many books sitting on my kindles that if it doesn't grab me I stop reading and move on to something. I don't review them because it isn't the authors fault that the plot and/or characters did hold my interest.
Ian is a great leading man. He plays it well. He is gorgeous. He is works as hard as he plays. He created a business out of helping women get there man. His only mistake is thinking he can control love.
Blake has grown up without a mom. She was and is a tomboy, clueless on how to be feminine. Comfort is her motto. She hopes to show a guy from back home that she is more than that. She hires Ian to help her catch the eye of David, the guy she thinks she wants.
I wish this book was around when I was a teen. I would have been less awkward, less clueless.
Ian is a great leading man. He plays it well. He is gorgeous. He is works as hard as he plays. He created a business out of helping women get there man. His only mistake is thinking he can control love.
Blake has grown up without a mom. She was and is a tomboy, clueless on how to be feminine. Comfort is her motto. She hopes to show a guy from back home that she is more than that. She hires Ian to help her catch the eye of David, the guy she thinks she wants.
I wish this book was around when I was a teen. I would have been less awkward, less clueless.
bumpydabee's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Best business plan ever
Wingmen Inc. is probably the most insane and smart idea ever. A huge money maker and it's almost like charity. I freaking love and hate it at the same time.
Ian runs (with his sidekick Lex) Wingmen Inc. They provide a vital service to women on campus. His job is to make them get the guy- the one they pine for, the one that doesn't look at them like a woman, the one they are invisible to. And to be honest, they are really good at their work.
But work becomes a problem when a client catches Ian's eye, when he lingers. Number one rule is not to fall for the clients. So why is Ian fighting it, why can't he get her out of his head?
I can't stress how much I love Rachel Van Dyken's work. I think she writes gold, but I loved reading the entire book in the male perspective. Ian is a meanwhile, he owns it. I loved watching him fall from his point of view. I can't wait to watch Lex crash and burn because we all know he's already half there.
Another kick butt story from Rachel and a series to stalk...Enjoy it.
Wingmen Inc. is probably the most insane and smart idea ever. A huge money maker and it's almost like charity. I freaking love and hate it at the same time.
Ian runs (with his sidekick Lex) Wingmen Inc. They provide a vital service to women on campus. His job is to make them get the guy- the one they pine for, the one that doesn't look at them like a woman, the one they are invisible to. And to be honest, they are really good at their work.
But work becomes a problem when a client catches Ian's eye, when he lingers. Number one rule is not to fall for the clients. So why is Ian fighting it, why can't he get her out of his head?
I can't stress how much I love Rachel Van Dyken's work. I think she writes gold, but I loved reading the entire book in the male perspective. Ian is a meanwhile, he owns it. I loved watching him fall from his point of view. I can't wait to watch Lex crash and burn because we all know he's already half there.
Another kick butt story from Rachel and a series to stalk...Enjoy it.
caseroo7's review against another edition
4.0
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The Matchmaker's Playbook is the first book in Rachel Van Dyken's new Wingmen Inc. Series and I couldn't wait to read this book! Not only am I a huge fan of Rachel's, but i loved the sound of this book from the blurb! It was such a fun read and I really enjoyed it from start to finish. I am already anxious for the next book in this series!
Suffering a career ending injury in the NFL, Ian Hunter returned to school and started a business with his best friend. Having been a player both on and off the field, he knew that his expertise could help women gain the knowledge and skills they needed to win over the men of their dreams. But when his best friend's new roommate requests their services, Ian knows that he has his work cut out for him. Blake Olson may be his toughest job yet, with her baggy and shapeless clothing as well as her horrible choice in footwear. But as Ian begins to transform Blake into the best version of herself, he begins to feel things he never has before. Now Ian has to figure out how to help Blake's match successful without breaking any of his rules as he finds himself increasingly drawn to her.
I really loved Ian and Blake. Ian was cocky and confident, but I couldn't get enough of him. He might come across as a bit of a jerk at times, but honestly he was charming and irresistible in this completely endearing way. He just had a way of drawing everyone around him in, and I just loved him. Blake was such a mess at first, but she was also likable and endearing. I loved her interactions with Blake right from the start, and I really enjoyed seeing their banter. These two had so much chemistry right from the start, and I loved the slow burn they had going. Their connection just continued to grow as the book progressed and I couldn't wait for things to ignite between these two with all the sparks flying here.
Overall, this was another really great book from Rachel Van Dyken. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish and I loved all the characters! I can't wait for the next book in this series, and I loved how Rachel set things up here. I just know the next one is going to be interesting seeing how things were here, and I think that this book is one that a lot of readers will love. It was sexy and emotional, and had just enough of Rachel's signature humor to keep me flipping the pages. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for something fun as well as steamy!
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The Matchmaker's Playbook is the first book in Rachel Van Dyken's new Wingmen Inc. Series and I couldn't wait to read this book! Not only am I a huge fan of Rachel's, but i loved the sound of this book from the blurb! It was such a fun read and I really enjoyed it from start to finish. I am already anxious for the next book in this series!
Suffering a career ending injury in the NFL, Ian Hunter returned to school and started a business with his best friend. Having been a player both on and off the field, he knew that his expertise could help women gain the knowledge and skills they needed to win over the men of their dreams. But when his best friend's new roommate requests their services, Ian knows that he has his work cut out for him. Blake Olson may be his toughest job yet, with her baggy and shapeless clothing as well as her horrible choice in footwear. But as Ian begins to transform Blake into the best version of herself, he begins to feel things he never has before. Now Ian has to figure out how to help Blake's match successful without breaking any of his rules as he finds himself increasingly drawn to her.
I really loved Ian and Blake. Ian was cocky and confident, but I couldn't get enough of him. He might come across as a bit of a jerk at times, but honestly he was charming and irresistible in this completely endearing way. He just had a way of drawing everyone around him in, and I just loved him. Blake was such a mess at first, but she was also likable and endearing. I loved her interactions with Blake right from the start, and I really enjoyed seeing their banter. These two had so much chemistry right from the start, and I loved the slow burn they had going. Their connection just continued to grow as the book progressed and I couldn't wait for things to ignite between these two with all the sparks flying here.
Overall, this was another really great book from Rachel Van Dyken. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish and I loved all the characters! I can't wait for the next book in this series, and I loved how Rachel set things up here. I just know the next one is going to be interesting seeing how things were here, and I think that this book is one that a lot of readers will love. It was sexy and emotional, and had just enough of Rachel's signature humor to keep me flipping the pages. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for something fun as well as steamy!
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
readfrenzy's review against another edition
26% - I'm going to have to pause this and decide if I want to continue. The hero is a total douche.
47% - I'm throwing in the towel. I've stopped and started this a half dozen times and I still don't like the main character. It's also quite predictable. I have 5 more hours of listening left and I just can't do it.
47% - I'm throwing in the towel. I've stopped and started this a half dozen times and I still don't like the main character. It's also quite predictable. I have 5 more hours of listening left and I just can't do it.