A Year of Blind Dates: A Single Girl's Search for "The One" [Paperback]

Megan Carson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 3, 2009

Megan Carson went on her first real date at age 27. Some might call her a late bloomer. Her first real relationship lasted about three months, and though Megan did not love Chris, she was heart broken when they broke up. She grieved the loss of the relationship, but even more she grieved the loss of who she was in the relationship. She had never met “Megan the Girlfriend,” and once she did, Megan really liked her—and when she was gone, she wanted her back! So what did Megan do? She joined a dating service. A Year of Blind Dates follows Megan’s dating adventures in Southern California as she searches for Mr. Right, not just Mr. Right Now. As her “ideal guy” changes over time, the one thing that is never negotiable is her desire to find a man with a deep spiritual side. But can she have the “total package” without compromising her strong faith? Can Megan trust the dating service to deliver a man of God who will make her laugh and treat her well? This is the story of Megan’s search for the man of her dreams, and the good, bad and really, really bad dates along the way.

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Megan Carson went on her first date when she was 27 years old. (Some might call her a late bloomer.) Her first real relationship lasted three months. And though Megan did not love Chris, she was heartbroken when they broke up. She grieved the loss of the relationship, but even more, she grieved the loss of who she was in the relationship. She had never met “Megan the Girlfriend,” and once Megan did, she really liked her—and when she was gone, Megan wanted her back! So what did she do? Megan joined a dating service.

A Year of Blind Dates is Megan’s chronicle of her dating (mis)adventures in Southern California and of her search for Mr. Right—not just Mr. Right Now. As her “ideal guy” changes over time, the one thing that is never negotiable is her desire to find a man with a deep spiritual side. But can she have the total package without compromising her strong faith? CanMegan trust the dating service to deliver a man of God who will make her laugh, treat her with respect and know where the nearest flower shop is? This is the story of Megan’s search for the man of her dreams . . . and the good, bad and really, really bad dates along the way.

About the Author

As a well-educated world traveler, an accomplished teacher and an athlete with above-average good looks, Megan Carson appears to have it all. Yet she can’t seem to find a quality man to share her life with. Her growing-up years were filled with sports, church activities and tattling on her brothers, and after four years of public high school, Megan went to Furman University in South Carolina, graduating with a dual degree in Communications and Political Science. Prague was host to her next adventure, where she taught at a public school for two years. She currently teaches Geography and World History at the Orange County high school where she graduated.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Regal (December 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830748105
• ISBN-13: 978-0830748105
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,284,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Megan Carson was born in Southern California and while she has traveled the world and even lived overseas, her heart and family are in Orange County where she currently lives. Her growing-up years were filled with sports, church activities and tattling on her brothers. After high school, Megan went to Furman University in South Carolina, graduating with a dual degree in Communications and Political Science. Megan loves writing, she also loves her day job: teaching World History at the Orange County high school where she graduated.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exquisitely fascinating book with first-rate comedy!, December 28, 2009

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Jill Rosales (Mission Viejo, California) - See all my reviews

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A Year of Blind Dates is a superbly amusing read, riddled with witty italic comments and hilarious circumstances but also deeply contemplative writing and pensive thought. Through her comical series of dates, Megan connects with the reader and explores the deeper aspects of finding a man who she is truly compatible with. The entertaining narrations of dates make an excellent backdrop for Megan's indefatigable search for "Mr. Right", and the motley assortment of male suitors provide outstanding comic-relief. However, it is the thoughtful ruminations that make this book more than just a collection of humorous date stories. Megan's unwavering morals and sanguine outlook kept me reading right up to the last word, and cheering for her the whole way. I highly recommend this book as a short but delightful read. If you're considering buying it, do it! You won't be disappointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!!, January 8, 2010

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Robin E. Mays "Travelngirl" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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Ok the story about the matador had me on the floor laughing...this book was so much fun! Thank you Megan!!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun., May 27, 2010

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D. Reiss "dawnomite" (AL) - See all my reviews
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Though I am married and no longer swimming in the dating pool, I found Megan Carson's book compusively readable and great fun. Megan, an avid follower of Jesus Christ, decided to take the brave and risky step of signing up for a matchmaking service for one year. Her book chronicles each dating experience - the good, the bad, and the hilariously random - and describes in detail how she felt before, during, and after each one. She changes the dates' names to protect their identity, and in a great twist, includes one gentleman's perspective on what it was like to blind-date her (featured in the epilogue). If you read the book looking for her to find a fairy-tale ending, you're probably missing the point.

Megan's story is compelling. Underneath all the stress, anticipation, and frustration so often found in looking for a life partner, Megan has a distinct relationship with God, and she routinely refers back to that. When she's happy, she talks to God about it, and when things are crumbling around her, she knows God is there, as well. She explains what this year of dating taught her, and says, "I am the first to admit that I could trust God more." She is unflinchingly honest in this book. She admits when she says something stupid, she laughs at herself, and she even questions her motives. I felt like I was invited into a dear friend's personal journal, and I got a front-row seat to all of her epic dating experiences. (Seriously, some of the men she was paired with were strange ducks!) The best part of all this is that she does not back down from her convictions. She finishes the dating year even closer to the God she loves, and that is ultimately what is most important, whether one is dating or not. In a culture where Carrie Bradshaw is the average woman's female dating role model, I admire Megan's courage in spilling her guts to us, and I think it's a great encouragement to single girls & women out there who are holding out for a God-following man. That's who I will recommend this book to. Megan's not the only one looking. And she is to be commended for making this very relatable desire something that's so fun to talk about.