Set Up in SoHo [Paperback]

Dee Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2009

When Andrea Sevalas’ long time boyfriend announces he’s seeing someone else, Andi’s thrown for a loop—well, actually, down a cellar.  Head throbbing and nose out of joint, she’s rescued by one of New York’s finest – attorneys that is.  Ethan McCay is the Upper East Side heir to the kingdom of Manhattan.  But Andi isn’t interested in princes.  At least not the uptown variety.  She’s a downtown girl with no time for Park Avenue royalty.

So what’s a fairy godmother supposed to do? Well, if she’s Andi’s Aunt Althea (the infamous Manhattan matchmaker) a little manipulation is in order. After all, even Cinderella needed a little prodding to go to the ball.  And with a little help from her friends, Althea’s plan goes charmingly – until the clock strikes midnight and the truth is revealed.  Certain that she’s been betrayed by the people she trusted the most, Andi runs for the safety of Soho.  But matchmakers don’t give up that easily, and with Althea at the helm, Andi will discover that love comes in all kinds of packages, and that sometimes, all it takes to recognize the fact is opening your heart to the possibility.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In her newest, chick lit and romance veteran Davis (A Match Made on Madison) spins another web of upper-echelon Manhattan society, centering on successful, well-bred city gal Andi Sevalas, SoHo apartment owner and host of her own cable cooking show. Andi is crushed when she finds out that her semi–live-in boyfriend has been seeing a vicious Manhattan socialite, but it isn't long before Andi falls, literally, into the Armani-clad arms of Ethan McCay, one of New York's most eligible bachelors. Of course, Andi finds herself immediately at odds with Ethan, and their spirited back-and-forth sees them through business drama and the interference of Andi's matchmaking aunt, Althea. Peppered with funny moments and occasional insight (especially regarding New York's food scene), Andi's story is as entertaining, vapid and forgettable as an episode of Gossip Girl or an issue of US Weekly. (Nov.)
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Review

"Entertaining and... insightful." --The Connecticut Post

 

“Dee Davis gives Candace Bushnell a run for her money.  You will love this book.” --Kim Gruenenfelder, author of Misery Loves Cabernet and A Total Waste of Makeup

 

Praise for A Match Made on Madison:

“A glitzy read that’s equal parts Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and ‘Page Six.’”
–Publishers Weekly
 
“Not just a novel, Davis’ latest is also a fabulous guide to the Big Apple. She offers…a rich plot and plenty of twists and turns.”
–Romantic Times Book Reviews (four stars)

"Charming and witty… the story of a modern-day Emma with a Manhattan twist. A fun and fabulous read."
–Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author of Lucky Streak

“Dee Davis sparkles in this charmingly witty tale of a match that may not have been made in heaven, but sweeps you along for the ride.  Great and decadent fun!” –Julia London, New York Times bestselling author of Summer of Two Wishes

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312367619
• ISBN-13: 978-0312367619
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #402,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dee Davis has a BA in Political Science and History, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. During a ten-year career in public relations, she spent three years on the public speaking circuit, edited two newsletters, wrote three award winning public service announcements, did television and radio commercials, starred in the Seven Year Itch, taught college classes, lobbied both the Texas State Legislature and the US Congress, and served as the director of two associations.

Her highly acclaimed first novel, Everything In Its Time, was published in July 2000. Since then, among others, she's won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. To date, she has sold eighteen books and three novellas, including Set-Up in Soho, A Match Made on Madison, and Dark Deceptions.

She's lived in Austria and traveled in Europe extensively. And although she now lives in Manhattan she still calls Texas home.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern matchmaking can be so beautiful and entertaining, December 16, 2009

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This review is from: Set Up in SoHo (Paperback)

"Set up in Soho", the second book in "The Matchmaker Chronicles", by Dee Davis is one of my favourite romances this year. It's funny, sweet, sexy and just great to read.

Andrea Sevalas is pretty happy with her life. She has a great job, awesome friends and a cute boyfriend. But then her boyfriend admits to cheating on her with a woman she despises. To make things even worse she falls in a cellar full of garbage on her way home from the party where she was humilated. But when she is rescued by an handsome stranger her luck seems to be back. Especially after she meets Ethan McCay, her rescuer, again some days later and Andrea is tempted to date him even though she just split from her ex.
Life gets even more complicated when Andrea gets a great job opportunity, her matchmaking aunt Althea continues to meddle in her life and her new relationship with Ethan isn't as straightforward as Andrea hoped for.

If you haven't already read "A match made on Madison" I would really recommend you to do it before reading "Set up in Soho". It's a great book and "Set up in Soho" is so much more fun when you already know some of the characters and how their relationships started.
Dee Davis is a great author and her new book is fantastic. I especially love her characters and even though I'm normally liking lots of hot scenes I'm not missing them in this book.
Andrea is a great heroine. She knows what she wants from life but when she is confronted with Ethan right after her break-up she is unsure at how to handle the situation. Everything moves on a bit too fast and that's why she is doubting her own feelings. Ethan on the other hand is a guy who goes after what he wants and from the moment he rescued Andrea he knows that there is something very special between them. Their relationship has funny, sweet and some serious moments and right from the start I was rooting for a happy end for Andrea and Ethan.
Another storyline I enjoyed a lot is between Andrea and Althea. Some of the moments between them are so bittersweet and I had to cry when Andrea finally realizes what Althea truly means to her. Althea is an extraordinary character and I admire her for wanting always the best for Andrea.
There's also a really cute second lovestory between Andrea's friend Bethany and Michael so love is all around.
Furthermore I truly enjoyed meeting some of the characters from "A match made on Madison" again. To read how the relationships between Sybil and Stephen and Vanessa and Mark developed is just fantastic.

So all in all "Set up in Soho" is an awesome book and I hope that it won't be the last in "The Matchmaker Chronicles".

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Winter Read, January 8, 2011

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This review is from: Set Up in SoHo (Paperback)

I'm usually not much of a reader, but this winter I'm in a new city and don't know anyone yet, so I've taken to reading in warm cafes and I really enjoyed this romantic novel. Nice little plot twists kept it intriguing all the way through. The author, Dee Davis, is so very descriptive with her words that you feel like you are in New York City "living the life." Unfortunately, you also feel like you loose friends when you finish it. I have another Dee Davis book, Match Made on Madison, which I'll get into next and find new friends. Somebody help me if I don't start meeting real people soon and instead become hooked on books. :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read! Very cute!, February 18, 2010

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This review is from: Set Up in SoHo (Paperback)

I stumbled by this book by mistake actually, and I am so glad that I did. Not knowing anything about Dee Davis (I like reading reviews on books before I read), I took a chance and started reading. Instantly, I loved reading about NYC life. The relationship between Andi and her "man" is so great and something every girl wants...too bad it usually is only make believe. I couldn't help but smile and enjoy reading about them together. Basically, Andi (the main character) is heart broken and when she tries to get away, she is rescued by a stranger who happens to be prince charming...sigh...I guess that is all I will say but it's such a great read...pick up a copy! I'm a new Dee Davis fan!!!