The Matchmaker's Playbook

Wingmen Inc., Book 1

By: Rachel Van Dyken

Narrated by: Jeremy York

Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Wingman rule number one: don't fall for a client.

After a career-ending accident, former NFL recruit Ian Hunter is back on campus - and he's ready to get his new game on. As one of the masterminds behind Wingmen, Inc., a successful and secretive word-of-mouth dating service, he's putting his extensive skills with women to work for the lovelorn. But when Blake Olson requests the services of Wingmen, Inc., Ian may have landed his most hopeless client yet.

From her frumpy athletic gear to her unfortunate choice of footwear, Blake is going to need a miracle if she wants to land her crush. At least with a professional matchmaker by her side she has a fighting chance. Ian knows that his advice and a makeover can turn Blake into another successful match. But as Blake begins the transformation from hot mess to smokin' hot, Ian realizes he's in danger of breaking his cardinal rule....

©2016 Rachel Van Dyken (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

So Very Adorable!

This is one of those really cute, sweet, and funny reads that is so well done, it’ll make you wish it was longer and had a whole damn series of 15 books in it! And now that I have read the book, which is all from Ian’s point of view, it is now a must to watch the movie!
God I seriously just love this small, collage campus world we are teleported into, that’s so realistic, I feel like I’m back in collage sprinting to and from classes frantically, while somewhere near by a love story such as this could be unfolding, and I would be none the wiser.
Seriously read this book, and then go watch the movie on Passionflix, cause as sure as hell that’s what I’ll be doing!

5 Wingtastic Stars!

I am not kidding this baby is a fantastic read. All the feel good with the laughter you’re used to from Rachel’s books.

This girl can write the heck out of a book and in the males prospective as well. I love it and that’s almost too mild of a term each time I had to put the book down I was sad each time I picked it up I felt like I was reading about friends.

So we meet Ian Hunter, part of the Wingman Inc. Former NFL recruit all round smexy fun loving ladies’ man. He has some bestie, Lex his other half of Wingman Inc. and Gabby is girl bestie.
I freaking loved the dynamic between these three, Gabby and Ian remind me of a brother, sister team where you’re afraid to sleep with your eyes close because said sister will pop your eyes out lmao. I am telling you the comic relief in this book is off the charts. Gabby and Lex omg these two I swear they are going to tare each other limb from limb or end up in bed together. Ha ha.
“You disgust me.” – Gabby

“You love me, little sis.” – Ian

“Sometimes I wonder why.” – Gabby

“I bring up the group average by at least two points, admit it.” – Ian

“Only because you have nice hair,” – Gabby

“That’s my girl.” – Ian

This is just a snip it of what’s to come in this book. We then meet Blake, Gabby’s newest roommate.
Blake is a shy but strong character and I loved watching her become herself. For me I thought she was hiding behind grief, and maybe a little self-esteem issues from the past. But she is ready to shed the old for the new (for the most part, those flip flops! Ha) and she ends up hiring Wingman Inc. to help her get long time crush David to notice her. Blake is no strange to hanging out with the guys her issue is being more girly and getting David to see her as a woman.

Ian gets assigned the task to whip her in to shape. There crazy wit together cracked me up so often I laughed or had a smile on my face whenever these two where on the same page.
Only with this amazing chemistry comes a complication Ian doesn’t see her as just a client any more but possible something more and he keeps repeating to himself. A client, A client, A client. Wingman Inc. has rules after all.
Sometimes rules are meant to be broken and you have to go with the flow.
So when they stop fighting the pull that’s when it becomes amazing, scary, frustration, funny and sweet. Never had I enjoyed a book more….. Well maybe The Bet also by Rachel that was just and fun to read.
Here are a few snips to get you wanted to pick this baby up.

Ian – holding a pillow to Gabby…

“She can’t breathe.” – Blake

“She breaths through her hair.” “She’s find.” -Ian

Ian to Lex
“I’m going to bed to sleep it off and hopeful not die. If I wake up a zombie, take at least a few cool pictures before you decapitate me. Cool?” lmao who says this!

Ian to Lex
“I think we need more alcohol if you’re going to use words like ‘panty-melting’ Lex.”

And this is my favorite of Ian’s head talking.

“In our world? Every woman is beautiful. Every woman has a purpose. Every woman has one guy she’s been after, one unobtainable piece of man art.”
I loved this so hard!

I can’t wait for the next installment in this series!!
*I reviewed this for a blog, since then I have purchased my own copy of ebook and audio.*

✫✫ 4 Stars ✫✫

This was a fun book! I loved these characters, especially Blake. She was feisty, quirky and sweet all in one. Ian was cocky but that was more of a cover and the banter between these two was off the charts! Not only were these main characters great but the side characters were just as good! Lex & Gabi are hilarious and the sexual tension between them was perfect! I wasn't sure if I was going to like this when it started because of the "match maker" aspect, it's over done but honestly I loved the way RVD pulled it off. Can't wait to start book 2! I just know it's going to be Lex & Gabi's book!

Jeremy York did a good job, especially on the cocky guys in this book!

Just what I needed...just zoom out and enjoy...

This was a delicious YA listen. A very funny, easy story that takes your head out of the reality...
The reviews were all correct and this is so worth the credit.

loved it

I really enjoyed reading this author.  I look forward to reading more books by this author in the near future.

Almost as good as Neighbors From Hell!

What is better than a story about a womaniser falling in love with the tomboy? How about a totally hilarious and crude story about it instead of the sickeningly sweet versions.

The two guy friends dialogue and antics reminded me so much of Jr High boys I couldn't help but laugh. Almost as enjoyable as the Neighbors From Hell book series.

Ian is my perfect kind of book boyfriend

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Oh yes! 100% Recommended. I started reading this book without the audio companion and as soon as I check who was the narrator I had to get it. Jeremy York has a great voice and he always has great inflexions for all the characters. He's fastly becoming one of my favorite narrators. The Matchmaker's Playbook is a funny, sexy and romantic story about a guy who found love in the less expected girl, and for me, this is the best kind of stories.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Matchmaker's Playbook?

When Ian was love coaching Blake. It was awesome to read how his distate for her fastly became into a huge attraction and later love. Totally awesome. But if I have to say one, I have to say when they were in the dressing room. Funny and sexy all the way.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was when they were playing voley and Ian got hurt, and then he told Blake how he got his kneww injure. It was touching and heroic and perfect. Like I said, Ian is my perfect kind of book boyfriend and just like he said it, he is Superman.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed out loud all the time. Ian is so crude I couldnt help but to laugh at all his commnets and of course I laughed at every Blake reaction to Ian's love training. Great couple. Perfect match.

Any additional comments?

Rachel Van Dyken did an amazing job with this book. Her writing style, character's development and plotting mind are great. I always wanted to read her and I'm sad it took me so long to finally had the time to fit one of her books into my busy schedule, and what a perfect way to start than with this series. I started with the second book, The Matchmaker's Replacement, so I fell first for Lex Luthor and later for Superman. And talking about Lex, I loved the bromance in both books, and this aspect made these 2 books more awesome.

All in all, The Matchmaker's Playbook was a amazing book, full of funny, sexy and romantic moments. Ian Hunter is my new super book boyfriend, along with Blake as my new book girlfriend. 100% Recommended.

Awesome

This was a super entertaining. Great narration. The story was predictable but it was good. I enjoyed it very much.

Amazing!!

This book was funny, romantic, witty and had such a great storyline. I can't wait to start listening to book 2

Now

Now I really can't wait until I can see the movie on Passionflix with Nick Bateman! It's going to be Awesome!