Match Made in Manhattan, Amanda Stauffer
Match Made in Manhattan, Amanda Stauffer
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Match Made in Manhattan

Author: Amanda Stauffer

Narrator: Elenna Stauffer

Unabridged: 9 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 01/23/2018

Synopsis

After two intense, dead-end relationships, serial monogamist Alison finds herself confused, lonely, and drastically out of touch with the world of modern dating. Refusing to wallow, she signs up for a popular dating app and resolves to remain open-minded and optimistic as she explores the New York City singles’ scene. With the click of a button, her adventures begin: On one date, she’s dumped before the first kiss; on another, she dons full HAZMAT gear; she meets a tattooed folk singer turned investment banker, an undercover agent who tracks illegal exotic animals, and dozens of other colorful, captivating personalities.Giving them each her signature “pants speech”—her pants aren’t coming off unless she has a real connection with someone—she desperately wants to push past the awkward small-talk phase to find true love, but finding “the one” is starting to feel impossible. That is, until she meets Luke, who is sophisticated, funny, and not to mention, hot. Alison finds herself falling for Luke harder than any guy she’s dated and finally letting her walls down, but will he stick around or move on to his next match?Match Made in Manhattan is a fast-paced, contemporary story about the struggles of dating in the digital age. Replete with online profiles, witty dialogue, and a super-supportive group of female friends, this all-too-real and relatable debut novel will have readers laughing, crying, and rooting for Alison all the way to the end.

About Amanda Stauffer

Amanda Stauffer is a thirty-something graduate of Yale and Columbia Universities who works as an architectural conservator, restoring historic landmarks across the country. When she grew frustrated with New York City's dating scene in her twenties, Amanda headed to www.match.com. Even though no successful relationships came out of it, her experiences provided her with a lifetime of warm and fuzzy memories, a few friends, and an abundance of material should she ever decide to pursue a career in comedy. Amanda is a fan of Italian neorealist cinema, mojitos, and--well, you can just read her protagonist's Match profile in this book, because Alison lifted heavily from Amanda’s own profile. An erstwhile expat who has lived in Bangalore, Sicily, and Paris, Amanda currently lives in Manhattan, where she is busy writing her second book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Suzanne on January 15, 2018

Alison has just broken up with her boyfriend. After two years of dating, he was unable to fully commit to her. Having been away from the dating scene, and with six months free on Match.com, she decides to re-enter New York City’s single scene. While Alison seeks to improve her social life, her profes......more

Goodreads review by emma on November 06, 2017

I was sent an advanced copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Amanda Stauffer! Note: The quotes in this review are from an advance reader’s copy and subject to change. ---- Sometimes, it’s really fun to write negative reviews. Like when a book is totally offensive a......more

Goodreads review by Mrs Mommy Booknerd on December 06, 2017

This book is fantastic. It has humor, heart and characters that you will certainly remember! There is sheer and utter genius in this book and anyone reading it will be rooting for love from start to finish. A great read for gal pals to read together or for those wanting to have a book at book club t......more

Goodreads review by Minerva on July 25, 2018

Match Made in Manhattan (MMM from now on) took me on a journey down "Memory Lane" and back into my own past. I kicked off my dating years back in the '80s, when there were no cell phones (horrors!) and people were pretty much out of control when it came to sex, drinking (drive-in liquor stores!) and......more

Goodreads review by Megan on April 11, 2019

I'm not saying this is a bad book, just that I didn't particularly enjoy it. My God, there are so many characters that I pretty much just quit paying attention. I also can't help but feeling like the author wasted my time. I get trying to be all philosophical and teaching a lesson of personal growth......more

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