The Match

A cute and quick story with a sweet (if a bit cheesy) romance and the start of the It Happened in Charleston series.

The romance was okay - it was clean and sweet but the highlight of the book for me was the service dog aspect and the father-daughter bond. 

Easy-going and heartwarming (if a teeny bit bland), this was a good listen while I cleaned my house. It's a good pick for dog lovers but not my favourite book by Sarah Adams with a plot and main couple that won't stay with me long.

My Rating: 3.5 stars

Author: Sarah Adams

Genre: Romance

Series: 1st in It Happened in Charleston

Type and Source: eAudiobook from public library

Narrators: Rusty Mewha, Leanne Woodward

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

First Published: July 2, 2024

Read: Nov 11 - 14, 2024

Book Description from GoodReads: From the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect comes an expanded edition of The Match—a charming romance novel about second chances and the healing power of love, with a never-before-seen chapter.

Sometimes love finds you when you least expect it.

Evie Jones has dedicated her life and very limited funds working for Southern Service Paws, the company that matched her with the love of her life: Charlie, a service dog trained to assist with her epilepsy. But it’s no secret that the company has been struggling to make ends meet. It’s up to her and her longtime mentor and boss to throw the fundraiser of the century to keep the doors open.

Then, Evie meets Jacob Broaden at a client consultation meeting. There are instant sparks—but not the good kind, because Jacob’s daughter set up the meeting without his knowledge. Ten-year-old Sam has been recently diagnosed with epilepsy and has wanted a service animal ever since. While he has hesitations at first, it doesn’t take long for Jacob to be convinced that a service dog and possibly Evie, with her magical, woodland-green eyes, might just be the best thing for him and his daughter.

As Evie spends more time with Jacob and helps Sam find her perfect match with a lovable golden retriever named Daisy, she starts longing for something she’s never had before—a loving family. For Jacob, falling in love with Evie is the last thing he should be doing, but love has a way of finding those who need it most.