Miss Match (Lauren Holbrook Series, Book 1) [Paperback]

Erynn Mangum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 27, 2007

Lauren Holbrook has found her life's calling: matchmaking for the romantically challenged. And with the eclectic cast of characters in her world, there's tons of potential to play "connect the friends."

Lauren sets out to introduce Nick, her carefree singles' pastor, to Ruby, her neurotic coworker who plans every second of every day. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything.

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From the Back Cover

Lauren Holbrook has found her life's calling: matchmaking for the romantically challenged. And with the eclectic cast of characters in her world, there's tons of potential to play "connect the friends." Inspired by the recent success of matching her sister and new husband, Lauren sets out to introduce Nick, her carefree singles' pastor, to Ruby, her neurotic coworker who plans every second of every day. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything. When Lauren's foolproof plan begins to unravel, she learns that a simple introduction between friends can bring about complicated results. And as she reconsiders her new role as Cupid (as well as her vow to stay single forever), will Lauren finally decide that God's plan is always good enough?

About the Author

Erynn Mangum is a twentysomething single who still lives at home and has no immediate plans to leave. While Miss Match is not strictly autobiographical, let's just say that Erynn can relate. This is her first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: NavPress (March 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600060951
• ISBN-13: 978-1600060953
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm 24, I'm married to an amazing guy, I have an unbelievable family and Christ is everything to me. I'm the author of Miss Match, ReMatch and MatchPoint and the first book in my next series, Cool Beans, is coming out April 2010!

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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written and cute, but a tad immature for my taste., April 20, 2008

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This review is from: Miss Match (Lauren Holbrook Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

"Miss Match" is the very promising first book from author Erynn Mangum, and the first in a trilogy of novels about Lauren Holbrook, a matching-making, coffee-guzzling, chocoholic twenty-something Christian woman.

This story is impeccably written, and the characters are consistent and relateable. I loved the Jane-Austen-esque intertwining of the relationships of all the main characters. I have only one complaint about the characters in the novel, and unfortunately, it's a big one: I was constantly annoyed by the immaturity of the main character, Lauren Holbrook. I think that perhaps what i viewed as immaturity was intended to come off as a snarky sense of humor, but whichever the author intended, it still got on my nerves throughout the entire novel.

The premise for Miss Match is cute and intriguing, although I felt that for my taste, the novel held far too much dialog about matchmaking and not enough actual matchmaking! Although, that may have been for the purpose of dragging Lauren's match-making out over the course of three novels.

Despite my qualms with the novel, it is still well-written and a fun light-hearted read, with solid Christian views that may be thought-provoking for younger Christians. I will definitely be reading the next two books in the trilogy, simply because I think the author shows a lot of promise, and I want to support her in the hopes that she will continue to write novels.

Grade:B+

146 of 190 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Laced with Religion, March 11, 2010

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This review is from: Miss Match (Lauren Holbrook Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

When I bought this book I had no idea that it was laced with religion. While it was a fun book, there was too much religion in it. It's important for readers to know that this book revolves around people going to bible class, singles religion classes, and conversations about passages in the bible. I felt smothered with religion. I should have read all the reviews more carefully.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lol, October 30, 2007

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This review is from: Miss Match (Lauren Holbrook Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

I lovved this book. I thought it was cute and funny. I had many laugh out loud moments. There were many references to Jane Austen and Emma in this book. They were great. She has a def. movie obsession. To me Lauren's extreme coffee obsession and chocolate is a little over the top. I do not drink coffee but I do love chocolate and if we eat like Lauren we will all be at least 400 lbs. Even with that this book was great. I ordered the sequel as soon as I finished it. I have read it so review coming soon on that one. I highly recommend this cute chick lit series.

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