Matchbook - by Samantha Daniels (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Fans of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones's Diary, and anyone who loves to date vicariously, will fall in love with Matchbook. In this irresistible read, America's hippest Matchmaker borrows from her real-life experiences to create an urban love story about searching for "The One."
When people learn what Samantha Daniels does for a living, they have to know more: How did she become a Match-maker? How many matches have led to marriage? How does it work? Who's her craziest client? And most of all, how can a Matchmaker be single?
Samantha Daniels is unlike any Matchmaker you've ever heard of. Young, ambitious, and, yes, single, 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. After handpicking their matches, Daniels works with her clients as their cheerleader, part-time therapist, dating coach, voice of reason, and closest confidante as she helps them down the road to happily ever after.
Readers learn how Daniels started her Matchmaking business (How much do you charge for finding the love of someone's life? How do you screen out the Undatables?) and get to know the colorful cast of characters whom she fondly refers to as her "Desperados." There's Mr. Cheapskate, Miss Manhunt, 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, will 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 introduced to another lively cast of characters -- the men that Daniels herself dates. Readers meet the many Not for Me Guys and a few Maybe for Me Guys, to see that even a celebrated Matchmaker can be a Desperado herself.
Throughout the book, Daniels also offers real dating advice (such as the most common first-date mistakes and tried-and-true conversation topics) and secrets 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.

Review Quotes

"A page-turner! Matchbook is an all-too-real glimpse into modern dating that is funny, perceptive, instructional, and ultimately hopeful."

-- Rachel Greenwald, author of "Find a Husband After 35 Using What I Learned at Harvard Business School"

"A witty, on-the-court, play-by-play account of today's dating game. "Matchbook" is chock-full of humor and real-life experiences that both men and women will relate to."

-- Christopher Pizzo, coauthor of the "New York Times" bestseller "What Men Want"

"Samantha Daniels's stories about matchmaking are better than any reality show. She exposes all the saucy, salacious stuff that nobody ever talks about in public. I couldn't put it down!"

-- Sherry Argov, author of "Why Men Love Bitches"

"Who doesn't love to read about people falling in love? Matchbook is great voyeuristic fun, told by a Sister Goddess who knows how to get things started."

-- Regena Thomashauer, author of "Mama Gena's Marriage Manual"

About the Author

Samantha Daniels began her career as a divorce attorney, but soon discovered she likes making marriages more than breaking them. After only five years, her Matchmaking service Samantha's Table boasts a marriage count of forty-seven. Daniels appears frequently as a dating and relationship expert on national television (the Today show, CNBC, and CNN) as well as in national newspapers and magazines. Daniels was also the real-life inspiration and producer of the NBC show Miss Match, starring Alicia Silverstone. She is single and resides in Los Angeles and New York City.
Learn more about the author and her service at her website
www.SamanthasTable.co