{"product_id":"matchbook-samantha-daniels-9780743269544","title":"Matchbook: The Diary of a Modern-Day Matchmaker","description":"Fans of \u003ci\u003eSex and the City\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBridget Jones's Diary, \u003c\/i\u003e and anyone who loves to date vicariously, will fall in love with \u003ci\u003eMatchbook.\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003esingle?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e 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? \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Bachelor, Matchbook\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eMatchbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect match.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samantha Daniels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0743269543\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780743269544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/30\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d","brand":"Samantha Daniels","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44120134648063,"sku":"9780743269544","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0244e88b-d4c9-4059-9e13-1430d65687e4.jpg?v=1687412728","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/matchbook-samantha-daniels-9780743269544","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}