When people
learn what Samantha Daniels does for a living, they have to know more. How did
she become a matchmaker? How many matches have led to marriage? How does it
work? Who’s her craziest client?
Samantha Daniels is unlike any
matchmaker you’ve ever heard of. Young, ambitious, and stylishly hip, she’s the
founder of Samantha’s Table, an introduction service that caters to singles in
New York and Los Angeles who are ready to invest seriously in the task of
finding The One. Working as their cheerleader, part-time therapist, dating
coach, voice of reason, and closest confidante, she sets them up on twelve dates
and helps them down the road to happily ever after.
Readers learn how Daniels started
up her matchmaking business (How much do you charge for finding the love of
someone’s life? How do you screen out the Undateables?), and get to know the
colorful cast of characters whom she fondly refers to as her “Desperadoes.”
There’s “Mr. Cheapskate,” “Miss Man Hunt,” and “Looks Good From Afar Guy.”
There’s the 39-year old female corporate exec who wants a husband yesterday;
there's the guy who will only date women worthy of Brad Pitt; there’s the
gazillionaire who offers a $60,000 bonus if Samantha can find him a supermodel
wife; there's the very well-endowed woman who's having trouble finding men
attracted to her mind; and a host of others. Will Samantha be able to make them
a match?
And more importantly, how did this
matchmaker find herself a match? You would think that meeting hundreds of single
men would make dating a snap, but not even a matchmaker can avoid the pitfalls
of single life. Readers are also introduced to another lively cast of
characters- the guys that Daniels's herself dated in the book. Readers meet the
many "Not For Me" guys, and a few "Maybe For Me" guys- to see that even a
celebrated matchmaker was a Desperado herself.
Throughout the book, Daniels also
offers real dating advice (such as the most common first-date mistakes, what men
really want, what women hate and tried-and-true conversation topics) and tricks
of the trade (why September is the best month for matchmaking). Like a real life
episode of The Bachelor, Matchbook is a wild ride through the flirty,
unpredictable world of urban dating with a wise and witty guide at the helm. For
those who love romance and anyone looking for love, Matchbook is a perfect match.
