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I was given this free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVED IT.

Who, in their lifetime, hasnt been dating someone when what they thought was perfect happens to be sitting at the table next to them? This book takes us into the whirwind life of Elizabeth and shows us what happens when who you think is "Mr. Perfect" leaves you trying to figure out what exactly perfect is any more.

This all started at the ripe old age of 16 when her mother dragged her to the movies to see Pride and Prejudice. She wasnt the least bit interested in it until Mr. Darcy appeared on stage. It was right then and there that Elizabeth felt she would search and search until she had her own Mr. Darcy. She starts dating someone that her room mate sets her up with and only then does she come across "Mr. Darcy" in a bookstore.

Really wasn’t a fan of this. The synopsis sounded good but the main character’s obsession with a fictional character was pretty ridiculous and aggravating. Also, the editing in the Kindle version of this book was really bad.

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This suited my mood perfectly today.
A rather enjoyable read (except for the protégé/prodigy mistake on p85 and the missing paragraph on p265).

The writing in Power of the Matchmaker is very detailed and will immerse you in universe of Mae’s countryside hometown. The characters and the plot are quickly set up and overall the story moves at a very fast pace since it was a novella. Though the story is only 60 pages long I never felt that it was written in haste and that plot was rushed.

I felt that Mae Li seems to be a bit innocent of a character, but then I had to consider her age and naiveté. She is heartbroken by the match maker’s decision not to pair her up with Chen and overnight she makes the decision to leave her family and home to go to Shanghai. Upon her immediate arrival she realizes it is too late to turn back and that she is unprepared for city life and the dangers that come with traveling alone.

I love reading historical fiction novels so Power of the Matchmaker was a perfect fit for me. The buildings, clothing style, and transportation is written in such detail that it takes the readers back in time to ancient China. It’s almost as if you are traveling on the same journey that Mae Li is on.

This was a great novella and prequel to the series. Even though the story is short, it was very entertaining and it set the tone for the rest of the books that will be released in 2016. I can’t wait to read the next installment in the series.

I really enjoyed this book, and I could see the parallels between it and Pride and Prejudice. However, I agree that the contrast between Matt and Chad was a little too black and white. I would have enjoyed it even more if Matt had been portrayed as "misunderstood" the way Elizabeth and Chad had said Mr. Darcy was when they watched Pride and Prejudice together. It was obvious from the beginning who Elizabeth would choose, and I was hoping for a little more fleshing out of Matt's character. When the similarities were revealed between Darcy and Matt's personalities, I felt like the author missed some opportunities to make us root for both guys. I would have enjoyed that, I think, just a little more.

Another thing I noticed is that it seemed like the story was missing a few scenes--the author would be describing a date with Chad, and mention that Elizabeth would be seeing Matt the next day or something. But we wouldn't ever hear about that date. It felt almost as if scenes were copied and pasted into a template, but a few went missing in some places.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, but then realized I had already bought it and started the book several months before. It was an intriguing concept, but there were a couple of weird spots I had to get past to finish the whole thing.

This wasn't what I had in mind when I read the book, but I'm glad I read it just so I could stop being curious.

Elizabeth wants her own Mr. Darcy. I get that. I really do. But life doesn't work that way and she's having to learn it the hard way! Matt is totally wrong for her. Not only is he not like Mr. Darcy, he's worse! He's BORING. He's dry. Not amusing. I don't see any sparks between the two. They are so badly suited that they don't even fight/argue well. It's pathetic. Chad is everything she needs. And deep down, I think she's scared to give up that perfect dream of the perfect man because the perfect man doesn't exist. And Chad suits her so much better than Matt.

Would I reread this book? Not a chance because Mr. Dawson is just blah-blah-BORING.

Once I picked up Broken Thing To Mend, I was gone a quickly absorbed in the story, from the first to the last page this one was a page-turner for me.
We all think we have it bad, but Celia has had a very rough time in her short life so far. We hear her early story, and you will have tears in your eyes thinking about how awful it was for her, and then the ultimate violation makes her scramble out of Chicago.
While this book is part of the Matchmaker series, it can stand alone, but so far I’m really enjoying this series. Pearl was instrumental in putting Silas’s parents together, and now she is behind the scenes in arranging a meeting between Celia and Silas.
When things finally work out for them to meet you begin to wonder if Pearls plans are going to work, they don’t seem to like one another. There is another secret that is hanging between them, and again you will feel so bad for Celia.
Story is set in the Sisters Oregon area and we shared the beauty of this place as the backdrop of most of this book. You won’t be disappointed with this one, but keep the tissues handy. We hope for the best and acceptance from all, but we never know until the very end how this one is turns out!
I received this book through I Am A Reader, Not A Writer Book Tour, and was not required to give a positive review.

I greatly enjoyed this story, it was told in a very powerful way. I formed an instant connection with the characters and I am very excited to see where this series is going to go.

This is a wonderful book, so full of emotion. I am super excited for this series, I love Pearl (the match maker) as a character.

The Matchmaker is the beginning of a new book series, and the basis for these books is the becoming of The Matchmaker, now known as Pearl. Well to do Chinese families hire the village Matchmaker to match their children, and the children never go against the wishes of their family, it is just not done.
Can you imagine your devastation when you are told you are going to marry a man you really can’t stand, while another holds your heart? This is what brought Mae to leave the security of her home and family and head to Shanghai and the unknown.
She is near death when she is found and her life becomes changed forever, all she seems to possess of her old life is the beautiful combs her beloved gave her.
We are about to travel in the shoes of the Matchmaker, and as such, we will be changing lives.
I received this Novella from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer Book Promotion, and was not required to give a positive review.

It's hard to believe it is really over. I've watched Charlotte fall in love and watch those she loves move on to someone else each time and it broke my heart for her. I've seen Angus standing sadly by, waiting for Charlotte to notice him, and my heart broke for him each time she turned to someone else.

The years have passed, loves have come and gone . . . and finally their chance arrives. The road isn't easy, nor the lessons learned along the way, but will it all be worth it?

I must admit that, in my opinion, Karey White has a very fluid writing style with a flawless delivery of clean romance. This series has wonderful characters and moves quickly through the three books. The Husband Maker Series was all together very easy to read and a great joy to stay involved with.

I am going to cozy up with a box of tissue and indulge myself with more of the books on Ms. White's Amazon Author Page. In the meantime, I highly recommend The Wife Maker, Book Three of The Husband Maker Series by Karey White and give it five steaming hot cups of Room With Books coffee.

Patricia, Room With Books © February 25, 2015

"Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
Make me a match,
Find me a find,
Catch me a catch,
Night after night in the dark I'm alone
So find me match,
Of my own."

Lyrics from Fiddler on the Roof

The Match Maker by Karen White is the continuation of The Husband Maker Series which began with the book by the same title. Charlotte has spent that time nursing a broken heart and now it's time to get out there again. Charlotte needs to move on and find her own Mr. Right.

The characters are believable and also lovable. This has been a fun series to keep up with. I continue to be disappointed in Charlotte and her choices, but I continue to hope that all will turn out correctly (in my mind) as I look forward to the third, and final, installment which is upcoming in 2015.

Karey White is a creative author, excellent wordsmith and an author worth following.

I highly recommend The Match Maker by Karey White and give it five steaming, heart-warming, cups of Room With Books coffee!

~ Patricia, Room With Books ~ © Nov 13, 2014

Can a girl who has been called "the husband maker" ever find true love with Mr. Right, especially when it's her best friend, and he has been there for her the whole time?

In the first book of The Husband Maker series, The Husband Maker, author Karey White introduces the reader to Charlotte, who is unlucky when it comes to love. Since high school, every guy that she has dated has gone on to marry the next girl they dated. She has been called "The Husband Maker" and questions why she can't find Mr. Right, and what has she done wrong. But when she meets Kyle Aldsworth, a Senator's son with political aspirations of his own, she is swept off her feet. Then in the second book of the series, The Match Maker, Charlotte's story picks up six month later after she has suffered a broken heart from Kyle. Charlotte tried to shake it off and move on by playing matchmaker for her best friends Aleena and Angus, only to find her own heart beating fast for a charming Scotsman tourist named Flynn! Now in the The Wife Maker, the third book in the series, Charlotte is back from Scotland without Flynn, and she has her heart set on her best friend Angus, who just broke up with Aleena. But there is one little problem, Angus is tired of waiting for Charlotte to consider him more than a best friend, he has decided to move on with his life, and has accepted a position halfway across the country in Kansas City. Will Charlotte's plan to get back the most important person in her life succeed, can she win Angus' heart?

The Wife Maker is the third book in The Husband Maker series that continues to follow Charlotte's journey of finding true love. Author Karey White weaves a wonderful contemporary romance story set in San Francisco and Kansas City, that is lighthearted, whimsical, and fun. It easily draws the reader into Charlotte and Angus' story as it unfolds with a nice mixture of clean romance, drama, and humor. I enjoyed following Charlotte's journey filled with dramatic ups and downs, and how she navigates her way through planning out how to win Angus' heart. I really enjoyed that the story was told in the first person narrative from both Charlotte and Angus' perspective. I loved how the romantic angst played out between them: Angus didn't want to get his heart broken, and he tries to move forward with his life; while Charlotte realizes that Angus is her one true love, and is willing to move across the country to win his heart! This is a wonderful conclusion to a very enjoyable romantic series!

The Wife Maker is a sweet romantic story that is a delightful read for all romance fans!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by I Am A Reader Virtual Book Tours.

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Charlotte has a reputation of being a "husband maker." Everyone she dates goes on to marry the next person they meet. That's all fine and good, and Charlotte has dealt with it fairly well. However, she's realized that maybe she needs to focus those matchmaking skills elsewhere...on her best friend Angus. He surprised her by telling her that he was in love with her, and after some soul searching Charlotte has decided that he's perfect. The only problem is Angus has decided to move on with his life. Now Charlotte has to see if she can get back the one person she never thought she'd lose.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this series, so I was ready to see what happened in this one. Especially after the ending of the last book. The story jumps right in, but this time we get the added bonus of having some of Angus's point of view. It was very interesting. Angus is trying to save himself the pain of a breakup. Charlotte is his dear friend, but he can't separate that from his love for her. So he decides that distance and time may help with that, and he moves halfway across the country. Of course Charlotte is not likely to let a little cross-country move get in the way of the one thing she realizes she really needs- her best friend and one true love.

Sometimes I just wanted to shake Angus and tell him to get over his trepidation, but I kind of understood it at the same time. It's hard to jump in and risk so many things that are important to you. Charlotte though decided to be bold an make a major move. It was fun to see her so sure of what she wanted. Charlotte would let nothing get in her way. I think the author did a great job of keeping the tension from getting too repetitive and moving the story alone. This book was a wonderful conclusion to a very fun series. You could certainly read this as a standalone, but I recommend reading every one of these books!

Book provided for review.

4 STARS

Finally the last book of the Husband Maker is here. It was good to end. Was not sure how this book would turn out. I was happy with it. It is full of drama, relationships, and romance. It is a clean read.

Charlotte nickname was husband maker. For years the ex-boyfriend of hers married the next girl they dated after breaking up with her. Her twin brother Will and his best friend Angus called her Chuck or Charles.

Charlotte at last figured out she loved Angus. When Charlotte finally told him. Angus told her it was too late that he was moving away for four years to complete his training and fellowship to special in hip replacements.

Angus finally told Charlotte that he loved her and kissed her. Charlotte ran away to Scotland. He has given up on her and plans to get out of the state and get over her finally. He changed his residency and starting a fellowship at the same time in Kansas city.

Charlotte has to decide what to do. She loves her life in San Francisco.

I was given this ebook Wife Maker to read so I could give a honest review and be part of Wife Maker blog tour.

Cute, fun (although at times annoying) book. I didn't like it nearly as much as My Own Mr. Darcy by the same author, but it was entertaining and sweet.

Charlotte has quite a reputation when it comes to men. It seems that once someone breaks up with her, they marry the next person they date. Unfortunately for Charlotte, this is the case with her most recent relationship as well. She thought this one was forever, but things didn't work out that way. Now Charlotte is trying to find a way to move on, and this includes jumping right back in to the dating pool. She also tries to match up two of her best friends. When everything seems to be working out though, Charlotte begins having second thoughts.

I was eager to read this book having read the first, and it did not disappoint. Charlotte is still very easy to relate to. I love that she's a very real, natural character. After finding out what has happened with her ex Kyle, she takes some time to be upset and depressed. Then she quickly takes good advice and gets back out there. She's a bit resistant, but she manages to find ways to move on. This makes the story feel like something that could happen to any of us. As things progress, Charlotte is forced to really ponder her life and how she perceives things.

Of course, the big plot point in this book is one I saw coming from the first book, so it was no surprise to me. However, it again felt very real. These characters have decided what is best for their lives, and sometimes trying to make the most of your current life makes things messy in other areas. I cannot wait to see how all of this is resolved in the next book. There is a definite open ending here. If you loved the first book you will love this one as well. And if you haven't read the first book, well what are you waiting for?

Book provided for review.

Can a girl who has been called "the husband maker" ever find true love with Mr. Right, a perfect man that she can call her own?

In the first book of The Husband Maker series, The Husband Maker, author Karey White introduces the reader to Charlotte, who is unlucky when it comes to love. Since high school, every guy that she has dated has gone on to marry the next girl they dated. She has been called "The Husband Maker" and questions why she can't find Mr. Right, and what has she done wrong. But when she meets Kyle Aldsworth, a Senator's son with political aspirations of his own, she is swept off her feet. Now in the second book of the series, The Match Maker, Charlotte's story picks up six month later after she has suffered a broken heart from Kyle. Charlotte tries to shake it off and move on by playing matchmaker for her best friends Aleena and Angus, only to find her own heart beating fast for a charming Scotsman tourist named Flynn! Can Charlotte open heart up once again in order to find true love? Will Flynn be "The Husband Maker's" Mr Right?

The Match Maker is the second book in The Husband Maker series that continues to follow Charlotte's journey of finding true love. Author Karey White weaves a wonderful contemporary romance story set in San Francisco and Scotland, that is lighthearted, whimsical, and fun. It easily draws the reader into Charlotte's story as it unfolds with a nice mixture of clean romance, drama, and humor. I enjoyed following Charlotte's dating journey filled with dramatic ups and downs, and how she navigates her way through romances while discovering herself along the way. But alas, the reader is left wanting more with a cliffhanger ending, only to see what becomes of Charlotte and Flynn's relationship in the third book of the series, The Wife Maker, which will be published in the Spring of 2015!

The Match Maker is a sweet romantic story that is a delightful read for all romance fans!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by I Am A Reader Virtual Book Tours.

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5 STARS

I knew from the start of the book I would not like the ending. I was right I have to wait till the next book to have my ending. I did not want the book to end! I love the characters. I like Charlotte and want her to have a happy ever after.
Flynn is a good friend to Charlotte he is from Scotland. Flynn makes me want to go to Scotland too.

The setting for this book takes place around San Frisco area and in Scotland. Two different types of places.

Charlotte gets the idea to set her best friend Angus up with another good friend Aleena. Angus has been Charlotte and Will's best friend since they were young. You can see right off the conflict that this will bring.

The story is told well and holds your attention. You feel with Charlotte as she goes up and down trying to get over her broken heart again. This is full of drama, romance, characters that you want to know more about. It is also a clean read.

I love the different settings in the book. Makes me want to discover them too.

Only till Feb the next book comes out. After all the drama I sure hope things have a more peaceful ending. I will not feel bad if it comes out sooner. So yes I want to read more from Karey White in the future.

I was given this ebook to read and in return I agreed to give a honest review of the Match Maker and be part of it's blog tour.

Last year I read My Own Mr. Darcy by Karey White and was immediately taken in by the sweet romance of a woman trying to find her own happily ever after. So, I jumped after the chance to read her latest book The Husband Maker. While there is no Mr. Darcy, or anyone that resembles him, this book will be sure to appease everyone who has ever had trouble finding Mr. Right.

Charlotte is called "The Husband Maker" because after every breakup her ex ends up finding "Mrs. Right" in his next relationship. She's not the only one that notices this pattern, in fact she's earning quite a reputation. Discouraged, Charlotte doesn't want to date anyone anytime soon, but her friends have other ideas. That's where Kyle comes in. Kyle seems like the complete package, but there's something standing in the way of her happiness. Charlotte has to decide if Kyle is her Mr. Right.

I enjoyed reading this book as much as I did My Own Mr. Darcy. Karey White writes characters that will resonate with many people. You will laugh, you will cry. You will become a cheerleader for Charlotte. While I did like this book, there were a few things that didn't sit well. The biggest one was the cliffhanger. At least the author won't make us wait too long. The sequel, The Match Maker, will come out later this year. If you're looking for a sweet romance to read, this is it!
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Charlotte has had an active dating life, but she hasn't had a relationship that sticks yet. In fact, she's gotten a bit of a reputation as a "husband maker." Ever guy she has dated has married the next woman he dated after breaking up with Charlotte. People are starting to talk about it, and Charlotte is not pleased. When she finally decides to take a chance on someone her boss wants to set her up with, Charlotte is not prepared for what a good relationship she develops. Will this one finally be the one that lasts?

This is a fun, quick read. I'm not going to pretend like the plot was unpredictable or anything. I kind of saw where it was going fairly quickly. That didn't make it any less enjoyable. I found Charlotte to be very likable, and you couldn't help but want her to get what she wants out of life. I loved the relationships she had with friends and family. I actually knew a girl who had a reputation as a husband maker in college. I think she had dated like 5 guys who all went on to get married on their next relationship. Luckily she managed to find the perfect guy for her, and so I have no doubt Charlotte can manage the same thing.

I read this almost all in one sitting. Once I got into it I wanted to keep going, even having a strong feeling on where the plot was going (I was correct). For me the fun is in seeing how everyone gets there though, so that was a big reason I enjoyed it. Another thing I really enjoyed was a lack of the sorts of dumb decisions you see characters make in these books sometimes. These people were all smart and mature, and they did things for good reasons. I was never left scratching my head wondering why on earth someone would do that. There was never a poor decision to just move the plot along. I really enjoyed that. If there was one thing I didn't like, it was that the ending felt a little abrupt to me. I know the author was going for a cliffhanger feel, but I wanted to know what happens. In any case, this is a great book, and I will definitely be checking the next book in the series out.

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I was given a free copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influenced my review.

I enjoyed this book, but I could not get past the premise. Two people meet at an airport and they decide to cancel their plans and spend two days together. I do not think that this is realistic. I really enjoyed the romance aspects of the book and the other parts of the book, but I could not get past this premise.

I was given a free copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influenced my review.

I enjoyed this book, but I could not get past the premise. Two people meet at an airport and they decide to cancel their plans and spend two days together. I do not think that this is realistic. I really enjoyed the romance aspects of the book and the other parts of the book, but I could not get past this premise.

Can a girl who has been called "the husband maker" ever find true love with a perfect man who will hopefully become her husband?

Charlotte is unlucky when it comes to love. Since high school, every guy that she has dated has gone on to marry the next girl they dated. When she overhears herself being called "The Husband Maker" by two women in a restroom, she questions why she can't find Mr. Right, and what has she done wrong. But when she meets Kyle Aldsworth, a Senator's son with political aspirations of his own, she is swept off her feet. Could this really be Charlotte's chance to get a husband of her own, is Kyle "The One," or will she be disappointed and have her heart broken once again?

The Husband Maker is the first book in The Husband Maker series that follows Charlotte's story of finding true love. Author Karey White weaves a wonderful contemporary romance story that is lighthearted, whimsical, and fun. It easily draws the reader into Charlotte's story as it unfolds with a nice mixture of clean romance, drama, and humor. I enjoyed following Charlotte's dating journey filled with dramatic ups and downs, and how she navigates her way through romances while discovering herself along the way.

The Husband Maker is a sweet romantic story and a nice beginning to a series that is sure to be delightful.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by I Am A Reader Blog Tours.

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5 STARS

This is the first book out of three, so I knew it would not wrap up all tidy. But I really wanted it too. I will be wanting the next two books. I know what I want to happen but who knows what the next book is.

I was into the characters and even shed some tears along with them. The main character is Charlotte. Charlotte has dated a lot of guys and when she breaks up with them the next girl they date they end up marrying. Is the oldest of three, even if it is only 10 minutes older than her twin brother.

Kyle Aldsworth is older than Charlotte. He comes from a money and politics background. He is a fun date. His father is a senator.
Their dates are interesting. He works for the family business.

People behind Charlotte's back are calling her the husband maker. Which hurt her when she over hears gossip about her in the bathroom at a old boyfriend's wedding. Their are a lot of jokes about her boyfriends.

The setting for the book is San Francisco, CA

I laughed, cried and enjoyed the book. It is a clean read. It is a fast read, but leaves you wanting more now. I am glad I am not dating right now.

I was given this book for review and in exchange agreed to give honest review of it. All opinions are mine.