Helpful Score: 9
The basic plot is fairly simple; an upstart, somewhat scatter brained matchmaker named Annabelle is trying to make a success of her grandmother's business. Ruthless, driven sports agent, Heath Champion (sort of his real name) is ready to make his next big move--to a perfect society wife. Annabelle's best friend is the wife of one Heath's pro athlete clients, so she arranges a meeting with Heath, sure that landing him as a client is the key to her company's success.
But none of Annabelle's plans are working out; begining with a dead body under her car, and then Heath has already signed with Power Matches, the most successfull matchmakers in Chicago. She gets him to agree to sign with her also, but of course Heath doesn't have any chemestry with his dates, and plenty of sparks with Annabelle. While some of the notes are predictable, it is still a fun journey. There are plenty of fun subplots, the pro football players, cute but possibly klepto children, and the elderly clients looking for love that Annabelle can't get rid of.
Heath also starts exploting Annabelle's friendship with a female NFL owner who hates him, and for once in this genre everyone sees through the ruse. There is also a number of wonderfull secondary characters, many of whome are featured in other stories. These characters all seem like multi-deminsional people, no cardboard cutouts here. There are a few weak moments, like when Heath meets Annabelle's overachieving family. But all in all the book is worth a read
But none of Annabelle's plans are working out; begining with a dead body under her car, and then Heath has already signed with Power Matches, the most successfull matchmakers in Chicago. She gets him to agree to sign with her also, but of course Heath doesn't have any chemestry with his dates, and plenty of sparks with Annabelle. While some of the notes are predictable, it is still a fun journey. There are plenty of fun subplots, the pro football players, cute but possibly klepto children, and the elderly clients looking for love that Annabelle can't get rid of.
Heath also starts exploting Annabelle's friendship with a female NFL owner who hates him, and for once in this genre everyone sees through the ruse. There is also a number of wonderfull secondary characters, many of whome are featured in other stories. These characters all seem like multi-deminsional people, no cardboard cutouts here. There are a few weak moments, like when Heath meets Annabelle's overachieving family. But all in all the book is worth a read
I listened to this book on audio and it ROCKED! The reader is Anna Fields (Real Name Kate Fleming) and has since passed away. I have not heard a better reader of audiobooks. She brings books to life and has the ability to bring a 3 book to a 5.
That wasn't the case with Match Me if you Can. This book was incredible. Heath and Anabellle first start off all business, then friends, then to much more. It's a cute, fun story and I enjoyed every minute of it. It's on the AAR top 100's list and it deserves to be there. Although it's part of the Chicago Star's series, I don't believe you need to read them in order, I haven't and I didn't feel lost at all. Great secondary characters, not one complaint for this book, it's EVERYTHING I want in a book!
That wasn't the case with Match Me if you Can. This book was incredible. Heath and Anabellle first start off all business, then friends, then to much more. It's a cute, fun story and I enjoyed every minute of it. It's on the AAR top 100's list and it deserves to be there. Although it's part of the Chicago Star's series, I don't believe you need to read them in order, I haven't and I didn't feel lost at all. Great secondary characters, not one complaint for this book, it's EVERYTHING I want in a book!
Helpful Score: 4
Very witty! Another in the Calebow Chicago Star's background. This time it's a very funny situation full of flirty wit and banter. I highly recommend this one...one of her better romantic comedies!
Helpful Score: 3
The opening paragraph of this novel hooked me so well that I knew I'd finish it despite the fact that I normally don't like contemporary Romances. It's crisp and unusual and funny. The characterization is wonderful. I loved the characters, particularly the heroine. And the characters grow throughout the story so that at the end, they are definitely changed for having met. This was the first SEP book I ever read and it made me want to read all of her novels.
Helpful Score: 1
So much fun! I loved it!
Helpful Score: 1
Funny and endearing! If you love girl books...this book is it!
Helpful Score: 1
You have to love Susan ELizabeth Philliphs hip, and witty books. Match Me If You Can is fun and sophisticated. Annabelle inherits her Nana's matchmaking business. Annabelle is quirky, but smart and she knows what she wants. She is hired by Heath (number one bachelor) to find him a wife. Things, of course, get complicated. This book celebrates love in all seasons and weaves a solid group of women who are friends-who stick. You are going to love tis fast read!!!
Julie P. (cindersatin) reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 265 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Cute and quick read. Fun dialogue
Helpful Score: 1
A VERY good book. I loved it. This author is good and I am looking forward to reading of her works. It's romantic and funny.
Margaret (Yellowdogs1) - reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Light, fun read. A great escape book!
Helpful Score: 1
Very cute and funny book. A good read!
Helpful Score: 1
I throughly enjoyed this book. Humor, romance, it has it all. I'd highly recommend any of S.E. Phillips books for an enjoyable time.
Helpful Score: 1
Fun story. Usual Susan Elizabeth Phillips. One in a series of stories about the Chicago Stars football team. Fun romance with witty characters and dialog. Should be read after: It had to be you, Heaven Texas, and Nobody's Baby But Mine. As they fall in order.
Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 5322 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
It's been a long wait for another SEP book featuring the Chicago Stars, but in this case, it was definitely worth it!
MATCH ME IF YOU CAN centers around Heath Champion, alpha of alphas sports agent who has hired two different matchmaking companies to find him the perfect wife. He hasn't had time to furnish his home, never mind the time to exert a lot of energy into finding the perfect woman.
One of the matchmakers he's hired is Annabelle Granger, who took over her grandmother's old-fashioned business after her death. She's turned it into Perfect For You, and she needs to succeed in finding Heath a wife to get her business on the map.
What follows, of course, is a wacky, laugh-out-loud story revolving around Heath and his search for a perfect woman who just doesn't exist; Annabelle's search to find independence and self-suffiency away from her meddling parents and brothers; the downfall of Portia Powers, who runs rival Power Matches; and the salvation of Bodie, Heath's right-hand man. Interspersed with characters from previous SEP books such as Dan & Phoebe Calebow, Kevin & Molly Tucker and their adorable daughter Pippi, and other past and present Stars players add to the fun of MATCH ME IF YOU CAN.
The ending is predictable, of course, when Heath realizes that his perfect match is Annabelle. But the getting there is well worth reading, and the last chapter or so is a tear-jerker.
Pick up a copy today--you definitely won't be disappointed!
MATCH ME IF YOU CAN centers around Heath Champion, alpha of alphas sports agent who has hired two different matchmaking companies to find him the perfect wife. He hasn't had time to furnish his home, never mind the time to exert a lot of energy into finding the perfect woman.
One of the matchmakers he's hired is Annabelle Granger, who took over her grandmother's old-fashioned business after her death. She's turned it into Perfect For You, and she needs to succeed in finding Heath a wife to get her business on the map.
What follows, of course, is a wacky, laugh-out-loud story revolving around Heath and his search for a perfect woman who just doesn't exist; Annabelle's search to find independence and self-suffiency away from her meddling parents and brothers; the downfall of Portia Powers, who runs rival Power Matches; and the salvation of Bodie, Heath's right-hand man. Interspersed with characters from previous SEP books such as Dan & Phoebe Calebow, Kevin & Molly Tucker and their adorable daughter Pippi, and other past and present Stars players add to the fun of MATCH ME IF YOU CAN.
The ending is predictable, of course, when Heath realizes that his perfect match is Annabelle. But the getting there is well worth reading, and the last chapter or so is a tear-jerker.
Pick up a copy today--you definitely won't be disappointed!
Helpful Score: 1
I loved how this book was written. It was sweet and witty.
Helpful Score: 1
Annabelle has taken over her grandmothers match making business and is determined to land the Windy City's hottest bachelor as her client. Heath is looking for the perfect wife. Can a red-headed screw-up like Annabelle find her for him? Good light hearted romance.
Helpful Score: 1
Picked this up at a booksale when looking for some light summer reading. I recognized the author's name as being frequently listed as a "favorite". Originally out in 2005, it's not new but boy was it an enjoyable read. The characters have so much chemistry, the sparks almost jump off the pages, and this is true with secondary players too. I hated having to put it down and finished it in 2 reads. Basically, "almost" self-actualized male looking for perfect wife hires local matchmaker. It's set in contemporary Chicago and has a sports theme as I guess a lot of her books do. The dialogue is fast, witty, and very entertaining - made me smile, a lot. I liked these people. If you need a break from headier literature this is the answer.
Helpful Score: 1
Grade: A-
Match Me if You Can is the sixth book in Susan Elizabeth Phillips' Chicago Stars series. Annabelle Granger is desperate to land Heath Champion as a client for her new match making company, Perfect for You. With such a prestigious client, her new company will be sure to succeed and in doing so will get her family off her back. She is basically the black sheep in the family. Heath Champion is a very well known sports agent who is as ruthless as he is handsome. He is looking for a wife and has unrealistic expectations of the type of woman he is ready to settle down with. Annabelle has her work cut out for her if she is to be successful in finding him his perfect match.
I had a lot of fun listening to Match Me if You Can. First of all the narrator Anna Fields does an excellent job of getting the humor just right. She is able to use really good inflection when delivering those zingers. There is a lot of really great dialogue between Annabelle and Heath. These two go back and forth throughout the book and readers who love a lot of banter between the hero and heroine are going to really enjoy this book.
I loved Annabelle. She is my kind of heroine. She is funny, smart and completely driven and focused. She was a little insecure but it was only a small part of her character. Heath too was an excellent match for her. He is just as driven, funny and smart. He too has his own little insecurities to get over. I thought this was a great read with many memorable scenes. The dialogue is fantastic and is chock full of rich characters. I even found the secondary love story between Portia and Bodey a treat. Two thumbs up. I highly recommend it.
Match Me if You Can is the sixth book in Susan Elizabeth Phillips' Chicago Stars series. Annabelle Granger is desperate to land Heath Champion as a client for her new match making company, Perfect for You. With such a prestigious client, her new company will be sure to succeed and in doing so will get her family off her back. She is basically the black sheep in the family. Heath Champion is a very well known sports agent who is as ruthless as he is handsome. He is looking for a wife and has unrealistic expectations of the type of woman he is ready to settle down with. Annabelle has her work cut out for her if she is to be successful in finding him his perfect match.
I had a lot of fun listening to Match Me if You Can. First of all the narrator Anna Fields does an excellent job of getting the humor just right. She is able to use really good inflection when delivering those zingers. There is a lot of really great dialogue between Annabelle and Heath. These two go back and forth throughout the book and readers who love a lot of banter between the hero and heroine are going to really enjoy this book.
I loved Annabelle. She is my kind of heroine. She is funny, smart and completely driven and focused. She was a little insecure but it was only a small part of her character. Heath too was an excellent match for her. He is just as driven, funny and smart. He too has his own little insecurities to get over. I thought this was a great read with many memorable scenes. The dialogue is fantastic and is chock full of rich characters. I even found the secondary love story between Portia and Bodey a treat. Two thumbs up. I highly recommend it.
Helpful Score: 1
Another great one by all-time favorite author SEP.
Shvonne D. (davisbooks) reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 17 more book reviews
There was something wonderful about Annabelle Granger, the book's main character that had me rooting for her the whole time despite the somewhat corny storyline. I really enjoy Susan Elizabeth Phillips and found this title to be fun and entertaining. I truly cared about the characters.
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 1728 more book reviews
I really liked this book,it was funny,exciting and had a so fun ending. If you like sexual tension, mishaps, getting even and lots of funny incidents, you will love this book. She is the kind of character that you want as a friend and are sad when the book is done. This is a re-read book for me cause it makes me smile every time!!
I love this book. The characters are great, humorously imperfect and relateable. And the writing is so funny and so witty. Great descriptive lines like: "the kind of place where men were men and sheep were nervous." I mean, really!
A favorite.
A favorite.
Very predictable, but entertaining enough...
Love all her books, This series is Fantastic!!!You should definitely read this book!! So cute, funny and sexy!!
I loved this one. Funny and quirky. My favorite type!
This is one of my favoire authors and her new book. Annabelle decides to become a matchmaker and her first client is a hunk agaent to sports stars. How does she find him the mowt perfect wife when she wants him for herself. A really good well written book--funny and great characters.
Elizabeth C. (ManolasMom) - , reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 47 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book a lot. The characters were well developed and enjoyable. The internal conflict that the main characters deal with is often superfluous and repetitive. Overall though, a great book. I will be reading more by this author.
Great Book!
Great read...I have enjoyed all of her books.
Same plot through the series: boy is on top of his game but lacks decency meets girl low of the totem pole. Girl learns her worth, boy gains a heart. So don't read it because the plot is amazing, because it's not. Read it because it's silly and the cast of characters are all a bit crazy. The dialogue is fun and the situations are off-beat.
My only problem with this book is Annabelle's insistent on keeping Heath as a client. Seems like when professional boundaries were crossed, she should have backed out. But Phillips excels in making her characters do dumb things and yet make them endearing.
My only problem with this book is Annabelle's insistent on keeping Heath as a client. Seems like when professional boundaries were crossed, she should have backed out. But Phillips excels in making her characters do dumb things and yet make them endearing.
I am always sorry when a Phillips book comes to an end. I feel like I have new friends I have to leave behind. I laugh a lot when I'm reading one of her books...the stories are engaging and the characters are just terrific.
Susan Phillips' books are ALWAYS wonderful with great stories and characters. She's one of the best!
I don't know how it is, haven't had time to read it and won't for a while so perhaps others can enjoy.
I could not put this book down. Susan Elizabeth Phillips has created another story that got me emotionally attached to her characters. It is easy to see that the two main characters are perfect for each other and heartwrenching to watch them stumble to the same conclusion.
Great book..read it in one day! Easy read
This book is a romance with witty characters and funny with a little bit of crying.
Monica S. (MonicaS) - , reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 61 more book reviews
Always a good read. Fast moving, funny, interesting, a joy to read.
Only Susan Elizabeth Phillips can make characters this engaging.
I loved this book! it is a great story that is well written.
This a very funny book. Annabelle is a match maker who falls in love with her very wealthy handsome client.
Very clever and first time with this author. I will try another one.
Patricia C. (lucky888lady) reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 72 more book reviews
good story cant wait to read more
You met star quarterback Kevin Tucker in 'This Heart of Mine'. Now get ready to meet his shark of an agent, Heath Champion, and Annabelle Granger, the girl least likely to succeed.
Fun read!
I thought this was a great book, some laughs, and a very ctachy story. Near perfect condition.
Nice fun read. Good continuation if you've read It Had to Be You.
Funny, enjoyable read
Cute story - very enjoyable and moves at a good pace. Likeable characters, good storyline. Well written.
really great book...has some of the same characters from THIS HEART OF MINE...a quick, fun read. -Mirah W.
The latest in the Chicago Stars series (It Had To Be You; Heaven, Texas; Nobody's Baby But Mine; Dream a Little Dream; and This Heart of Mine).
"Shark" agent Heath Champion decides he needs a trophy "perfect" wife as the ultimate symbol of success. As a favor to the wife of his star quarterback, he hires "screwup" matchmaker Annabelle Granger to find him one. The fun begins as Annabelle parades prospective "brides" before him.
Contains many of the characters from earlier books in the series as well as introducing the lead character for the next book in the series.
"Shark" agent Heath Champion decides he needs a trophy "perfect" wife as the ultimate symbol of success. As a favor to the wife of his star quarterback, he hires "screwup" matchmaker Annabelle Granger to find him one. The fun begins as Annabelle parades prospective "brides" before him.
Contains many of the characters from earlier books in the series as well as introducing the lead character for the next book in the series.
Earlene S. (DESERTMOM) reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 167 more book reviews
This was another great book from Phillips. I love her stories and this one did not disappoint. It was fun, sexy and had a great and fun story line.
I read this book very quickly and quite enjoyed it - the characters are very endearing!
I bought this to read on an airplane. It was a cute story and a good airplane read.
was surprised it was good
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After taking over her Grandmother's matchmaking business, Annabelle decides if she lands the city's hottest bachelor as her client, she'll be the most sought-after matchmaker in town. Wealthy, driven, and gorgeous, Heath Champion is one of the best sports agents in the country. He believes its time he found the perfect wife, but doesn't have time to search between meeting with clients and negotiating contracts. He has already signed with one matchmaking service. Wouldn't two give him twice the chance of finding the right woman?
This is the sixth book in Phillips' Chicago Stars Football series. Phillips has written fantastic multi-dimensional characters. The dialogue is smart and sarcastic. I laughed out loud at some of the hero and heroine's conversations. There is also a secondary romance that just adds depth to the story. I read this book several years ago when it was first published. This time I listened to the audio. The narration by Anna Fields was outstanding. My rating: 5 Stars.
This is the sixth book in Phillips' Chicago Stars Football series. Phillips has written fantastic multi-dimensional characters. The dialogue is smart and sarcastic. I laughed out loud at some of the hero and heroine's conversations. There is also a secondary romance that just adds depth to the story. I read this book several years ago when it was first published. This time I listened to the audio. The narration by Anna Fields was outstanding. My rating: 5 Stars.
This is a continuation of the football series of romances with an agent as the main character. Kind of Jerry Macquire like, but good.
Love this author! She is so witty and adds humor to her stories. I couldn't put this one down.
a great book from a fabulous author. I never miss one of her books!
A lone girl among a sea of brothers works to prove her self as a matchmaker and, with determination and lots of heart she makes the best match of all her own.
Love this author and this was no exception!! A must read!!
Ok read.
Loved this book. I would definitely read it again.
I absolutely LOVED this book.
It was fantastic!
It was fantastic!
very cute
Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her best!
I really liked that the romance happened over time instead of just a couple of weeks. It made this book feel more real to me and drew me in more.
This is really a fun book. Very enjoyable.
This is such a cute story about matchmaking . You want to just keep reading it!
Read the book in one day! Great book!
Laugh out loud at times. Gagged some on the sexist stereotyping and comments, but otherwise enjoyable.
loved it !
Ashley B. (IndianaTinkerbell) reviewed Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, Bk 6) on + 20 more book reviews
I loved this book, it was so good! Now I want to read the other books in the series but it's not a necessity to understand the plot. As a matter of fact I wouldn't have even known there was a previous book if I hadn't read the back, which is a plus. Book is in brand-new condition except for a couple of dog-eared pages that are still working their way out.
Did not read
