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Strike a Match

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There are more stories to tell from the Miss Match series and I couldn't be happier. Book 3 stars Sasha whom we met in Book 2 when she briefly dated Shelley. Sasha literally bumps into another one of Shelley's former matches, Abby at Samantha and Lucinda's wedding. Their awkward and hilarious introduction sets the stage for the rest of their romance as they are both masters of sarcasm and sexual innuendo which becomes an accelerant on their hot attraction. Book 3 is by far the hottest of the series to date. These two run so hot their peaks are transcendent, but consequently their valleys are equal in devastation. It's an interesting juxtaposition that runs during the course of their romance. The writing is polished and the plot is solid with lots of humor swirled in with 5 alarm fire sexiness. This series continues to improve and I look forward to more stories from this expanding universe of characters.
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I really liked the previous books in this series and this one did not disappoint. It was nice to meet all the previous characters again. It was a good idea to make Abby’s and Sasha’s first meeting at Samantha’s and Lucindas’s Wedding - I thought that was a clever idea to introduce them and to show their wedding. As with the previous coup[es, Sasha and Abby had great chemistry and both were equally likable. It was similar enough to the other books but still different that it didn’t seem repetitive. Throughout the book I thought it was funny how both kept turning to Samantha for every problem they had in their relationship instead to talk it out themselves- but I guess it was way to keep Samantha’s character in the story. 
I would definitely recommend this book as a standalone or in the series - even though the series is too good not read all of them.
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This is the third book in the matchmaker series, and features Sasha, who showed up briefly as a past date of Shelley’s in the second book and Abby, who also dated Shelley, but wasn’t actually a character in that book. 

This is a fun read for the most part, the characters are engaging and have great chemistry. The way their relationship unfolds is both sweet and fun, and includes some great banter. Both sets of parents are also lovely and add to both the levity and the character building. Lucinda and Samantha also feature, (though Samantha shows up more) and their scenes are fun as well. 

My only issue with the story was that obviously if one character is hiding something, it will bite them on the butt, and it does, although I was surprised this happened at the 3/4 mark, because it leads to the requisite breakup and those are usually left for right near the end. Unfortunately this was so another completely unnecessary breakup could be wedged in before the end. I could have lived without the second one, and the book could have done without it too, but the epilogue makes up for it. 

I also give Ms Riley kudos for not doing something in the book that I was expecting the whole time (which I can’t mention here so as not to spoil the story), I love when authors surprise me. 

Not sure if this is the last in this series, but I’ve enjoyed them all, and look forward to Ms Riley’s next book, whatever it is.
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Hot, hot, hot, watch out or you might get burned. This is a read about finding self through self reflection, family and friendship. We want happiness and love but we tend to go about it in different and maybe usual ways for various reasons. Sasha McCray is attractive, hardworking and devoted to her mother and father; who by the way are caring and adorable in their interaction with each other and Sasha. Abby Rossmore is consciousness, careful and looking for love with someone that cares about her and not her millions. Her mother is so very caring and supportive of her daughter even when she makes some not so bright moves. Refreshing read because of family, friends, dating service,  and finding love.
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Another great romance from Fiona Riley. Strike a match is all levels of hot and provides enough information into the world of firefighting and non profit organizations to keep it interesting. 

The banter between the leads and their respective parents is hilarious and warm (if you get my drift). 

On to the story beyond the blurb. We first read about Sasha and Abby in Unlikely Match. Both were near perfect matches for Shelly the computer genius. Turns out they both missed out on each other at all the mixers Samantha setup for them. These two meet at Samantha's wedding and manage to hit it off and before Sasha manages to insult Abby. Anyhow, a searing makeup kiss later it's up to miss match to set them up together. 

Abby has issues with revealing herself to others and Sasha doesn't trust the affluent and rich as she thinks they live in their own bubble. Both come from different worlds and have insecurities to overcome  yet both value family and want a love that ensures like their parents. 

This is a wonderful read and shouldn't be missed.
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Discovering a new author is always a challenge, specially when it comes to Romance. That is the main reason why I am always hesitant to find a new author, the formula for this genre can be a tricky one to achive, and that is why I was pleasantly surprised when I read Miss Match by Fiona Riley.

Fiona delivers Romance is a way that is fresh, witty and the perfect dose of sexy, she has easily become one of my favorite authors, and knowing she kept up with the Perfect Match series was enough to keep me on my toes up until the next book.

One of the things that made me appreciate the series, was that regardless of this being the third installment, we still get to follow out favorite characters from previous books, making you see from the sideline how their relationship has grown and evolved.

Personally, seeing how far Samantha and Lucinda have come, made me appreciate the book a bit more. I loved this couple and seeing how their relationship evolved up to this instalment made me fall even more with the characters, and in a way, I felt as if I was part of their world and made me feel as if I knew a private joke nobody else knew.

One of the things I found remarkable,was how the secondary characters did not take away from the main couple, which in this case was Sasha and Abby. Sasha is hot tempered and bold as it comes, that is why her chemistry with Abby was off charts from the start. Their romance was fast but not rushed, and the book kept me on my toes up until the very end. 

I read this book in one sitting and can honestly say that when I was done, I was left wanting more.

This was another win for Fiona. I will now go back to read Miss Match and Unlikely Match.until her next book comes out.
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Fiona Riley always gives us a good story. I can absolutely, unequivocally say I am a huge fan of her Match series. The first one was super romantic, the second adorably cute, the third well, awe holy hell it was HOT. Smoking hot! 

Sasha McCray is a firefighter and sometimes bartender/waitress for a high-end catering company. She works her tail off to give her parents every penny she can. An accident involving a house fire decades ago left her father with a significant health issue that has compounded medical bill after medical bill. She is doing everything she can to keep her parents in their home and their worries at bay. 

Abby Rossmore wouldn’t have to work a day in her life. This woman was born into one of the richest families in America. Doesn’t mean she doesn’t work though, quite the contrary. Abby has taken to running her family’s charitable foundation as the non-profit’s chief accountant. Abby doesn’t like the attention being a Davenport brings her. She never knows when she meets someone if they are interested in her, her money or her family’s connections. 

Sasha and Abby end up meeting meet at a Lucinda and Samantha’s wedding. These two had met previously through book number two’s character Shelly’s date mixer. When they meet this time sparks fly with sexual tension. Abby is convinced Sasha is a womanizer and Sasha think Abby is just an accountant. With a whole lot of heat and a little bit of deceit, this book will make you fly through the pages. It's sexy, it’s cute and it will hold your attention to the very last sentence. This is a fantastic book, with delightful characters, and chemistry for days. Like I said this book is smoking hot! 5 stars
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