A Matchless Romance by Christi Barth Series: Aisle Bound #4
Published by Carina Press on 17 February 2014
Genres: Adult, Chick-lit, Contemporary, Romance
Format: eARC
Source: Netgalley
Tabitha Bell is the face of Chicago's premiere matchmaking service. At least, she hopes it will be someday, once business really takes off. What she needs is more clients, so when she meets a sexy gamer in need of help, it's the perfect opportunity.
His discomfort talking to women almost cost Drew Watson his job. He'd be happy holed up in his office, designing blockbuster video games, but his boss considers talking to investors a nonnegotiable requirement. Who better than a matchmaker to teach him how to be comfortable around the opposite sex? Trouble is, Drew wants to get more than comfortable with Tabitha, while she's determined to keep their relationship all business.
Soon Tabitha learns that beneath the geek-chic hoodie lies six feet of sexy physique—and the more time she spends with Drew, the more she appreciates his brainy brand of charm. Will she succumb to his sweet-but-nerdy charm offensive or will it be game over before he can win her heart?
*I received a free ARC of A Matchless Romance from Carina Press via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review*
A Matchless Romance is the kind of contemporary romance novel that leaves you feeling good! There is romance, complications, a very sexy computer-game geek and a gorgeous matchmaker. Neither of them think they’re good enough for each other, and that makes for some cute scenes!
Drew is a former Olympic athlete, and now he’s designing video-games full time. When he literally runs into Tabitha, they both have an instant attraction, but neither of them thinks the other has the same reaction. Drew has just started a new job, but he already has some trouble with his boss – who wants him to find a class to be better at interacting with women. When he finds out Tabitha is a matchmaker, he thinks it’s fate that brought them together.
As A Matchless Romance continues, Tabitha is completely taken with Drew, and he can’t stop thinking about her, either. However, since Drew doesn’t have much of a filter and says things probably best left unsaid, she realizes that he does, indeed, need some help. She brings him to her best friend’s wedding as a starter, and his interactions with both the bride and the groom had me laughing out loud!
The romance is ever-present, even as Tabitha and Drew are trying to not show their attraction, that all ends when they finally give in and have sex, though – even if the aftermath of their encounter is not at all what either of them wanted or expected! A Matchless Romance is both romantic and humorous, and it is a very sweet contemporary read. The characters from the prior Aisle Bound stories all show up as well, but this story can be read as a stand-alone.
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Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
Sexy computer game geek?! Sign me up. That is all. 🙂
I know, right? I was grinning several times, because I thought it was so clever to have Drew be a computer game geek 😀
Thanks for stopping by, Pamela.
Nerds are my favorite 🙂 I might have to read this and soon. I need something light to un-fuzz my brain. Great review, Lexxie!
I love nerds, too, Jessica. And A Matchless Romance should totally un-fuzz your brain 🙂
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This kinda sounds like a giggle-fest, Lexxie. I love that Drew is a socially-awkward computer nerd. 🙂 And that Tabitha’s attraction to him seems to outweigh is awkwardness?!? I’m adding this one to Mt. TBR, my dear, for when I’m in need of a good laugh.
Happy Monday! *big hugs*
It is both a giggle-fest, and a pretty hot story, Brandee! And I’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy it very much 🙂
Happy Monday to you, too *BIG HUGS*
Great Review Lexx! I love stories with humor, and this one sounds like it had some great laugh out loud moments! I love when complication, and the unexpected arise in a story! It adds to the suspense of the story! Thanks for sharing friend 🙂 I hope you are having a wonderful week!
Definitely several laugh out loud moments, Lindy. Thanks for stopping by 🙂