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Customer Reviews for Barbour Publishing The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Barbour Publishing The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Two crazy grannies scheme to untie their artistic grandchildren. When twenty-eight year old Dylan Bradley, a former steamy romance illustrator, meets Caylor Evans, he's trying to build up a new professional reputation while recovering from a bad breakup with an older woman. Meanwhile, thirty-four year old Caylor, having once written titillating romances under a pseudonym, now pens inspirational novels. When they form a professional alliance and Caylor's manuscript is paired with Dylan's proposed sketches for its book cover, suspicions arise. Can Dylan and Caylor discover the true art of romance while hiding secrets from their past?
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Customer Reviews for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Review 1 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
A pleasant story
Date:March 5, 2012
Quality:
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The Art of Romance
Kaye Dacus
Two zany grannies scheme to unite their artistic grandchildren. When twenty-eight year old Dylan Bradley, a former steamy romance illustrator, meets Caylor Evans, he’s trying to build up a new professional reputation while recovering from a bad breakup with an older woman. Meanwhile, thirty-four year old Caylor, having once written titillating romances under a pseudonym, now pens inspirational novels. When they form a professional alliance and Caylor’s manuscript is paired with Dylan’s proposed sketches for its book cover, suspicions arise. Can Dylan and Caylor discover the true art of romance while hiding secrets from their past?
I enjoy a good book. This was one that delivers on a good laugh and an enjoyable story line. The author does a good job with story line and enjoyable characters that are likeable. I always like a mystery of any kind. It is always true that we hide our sins from the world, although they are always on display in front of our Lord.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Barbour Publishing, Inc. for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone.
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Review 2 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Her Secret Hero
Date:September 26, 2011
Quality:
5
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The Art of Romance by Kaye Dacus Book 2 of the Matchmakers
Book 1: Love Remains Book 3: Turnabout's Fair Play
Book 1: Love Remains Book 3: Turnabout's Fair Play
What an enjoyable book! Nosy grandmother's determined to be the first ones who get the prized great grandchild... but first they have to marry off their grandchildren. So why not take a grandson from Perty and add a granddaughter from Sassy and kill two birds with one stone!
At thirty-five and six foot tall Caylor Evans don't have any hope for a future love. She thought she had that ten years ago, but someone came between them. She is a Professor, Author, involved in her churches ministry and most important she moved in with her grandmother, Sassy, five years ago after Papa's death. Sassy needs her and that is good enough, or is it? When she meets the handsome grandson of her Sassy's best friend Perty she has second thoughts...
At thirty-five and six foot tall Caylor Evans don't have any hope for a future love. She thought she had that ten years ago, but someone came between them. She is a Professor, Author, involved in her churches ministry and most important she moved in with her grandmother, Sassy, five years ago after Papa's death. Sassy needs her and that is good enough, or is it? When she meets the handsome grandson of her Sassy's best friend Perty she has second thoughts...
Dylan Bradley has been through the wringer. At one time he loved his art work. Doing portraits and even some book covers to work his way through college. He was a disappointment to his parents, his other three brothers were getting all kinds of degrees but Dylan enjoyed his artwork, so his parents refused to pay his college. He had left God way behind after high school although his conscience often niggled at him when he knew he did wrong. As a Professor in Philadelphia his superior was Dr. Rhonda Kramer. She took him into her world and changed his art style, clothes and than his morals when he moved in with her. When he finally realized how she was running his life, and he stood his ground, he lost his job. Now he is back in Nashville, living in his grandparents carriage house and given a list of rules to follow. At age twenty-eight he was still treated like an immature child.
This is a great story, Dylan needs to come back to the Lord and forgive himself for his past mistakes. He can't judge all women to be like Rhonda and he has to see the love his grandparents have for him and that they truly care, unlike his parents. He has been separated from the love his family and misses the close relationship he had with his brothers. He starts seeing how he let Rhonda run and ruin his life. And when he starts to heal he hopes a beautiful redhead will give him a second chance at love. Or will she run when she finds out his past secrets?
Caylor has the love of her family, although there are huge issues with her sister, Felicity who now wants to be called Sage. She has her two close friends to help her through life as well, Zarah and Flannery. And she has Sassy. Can she tell Dylan her secret from her past without losing all hope of losing any chance with him?
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Review 3 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
A sweet story
Date:July 14, 2011
Barb
Location:CT
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality:
4
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Kaye Dacus's "Matchmakers" series is fun with strong characters. This second book, The Art of Romance, has a sweet romance with Caylor (from Book One) and Dylan. Not only does Kaye deliver a good story, she gives the reader a flavor of the South and a good look into the writing/publishing world as well. She blends characters from the first book into this story, so the reader can continue following "old friends." The premise of the "meddling" grandmothers is also very sweet. Kaye's books are enjoyable reading.
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Review 4 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
A Sweet Romance
Date:July 5, 2011
Kate
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality:
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A charming English professor, Caylor, and a talented young artist, Dylan, have both moved in with their grandmothers, but for different reasons. The women are friends and determined to employ their matchmaking skills regarding their grandchildren.
While Caylor and Dylan perceive an attraction for one another, neither is looking for a relationship. As their friendship progresses though, each feels compelled to keep some past issues secret.
I loved the realism in this book: younger male hero, somewhat unsure of himself, a tattooed and long- haired struggling artist, carrying the weight of bad decisions. And the heroine: a “statuesque” responsible well-educated woman dedicated to helping her grandmother for a season, but who also has a “past.”
This was my first Kaye Dacus book, and I’m hooked! Her characters are believable, the story line engaging and I know I can trust her to deliver a wholesome, well -written, fun, romantic story.
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Review 5 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Real life, real love, and a really good read
Date:July 4, 2011
KHarris
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This is my favorite book so far in Kaye Dacus's "The Matchmaker" series! I enjoyed the "creative" career choices of the characters, and the twist in the plot was a lot of fun.
The characters were well-drawn and true-to-life. I especially liked the generational dynamics between Caylor and her grandmother, and Dylan and his mother. A real-life romance and very good read.
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Review 6 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
A Wonderful Romance!
Date:July 1, 2011
Tamara Cooper
Age:55-65
Gender:female
This is my first Kaye Dacus book, but it won't be my last. I loved this story! Kaye Dacus is a wonderful writer. She tells this story with wit and honesty and believable characters that you just can't help but love. Dylan, a handsome artist with a "secret" and Caylor, a tall, statuesque writer with a "secret" meet, with a little help from their meddling grandmothers. Dylan and Caylor are certainly not perfect. They're real, with faults and pasts that include bad decisions (don't we all have those?) that challenge both of them. Add a wonderfully sassy (and meddling) grandmother (her name is Sassy) and you have a read that you just don't want to put down. A barometer for me of a good book is this: when I do have to put it down because life calls me to get something done, I think about it and can't wait to get back to it. That was the case for me with "The Art of Romance". If you want a book that makes you smile, laugh out loud, think long and hard about past mistakes, and gives a satisfying conclusion to all the twists and turns, then get this wonderful book. I highly recommend it.
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Review 7 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Good Read!
Date:June 22, 2011
Quality:
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4 out of 5 stars
If you are a fan of "fluff" romance than The Art of Romance probably isn't what you're looking for but if you like your books to feature realistic heroines with well-researched storylines I highly suggest picking up a Kaye Dacus novel. Having read all of her previous contemporary romances it's safe to say that she's got the smart, independent, educated lead down pat. There are no "too dumb to function" heroines to be found and yet they are not without flaws.
In this, the second installment of the Matchmakers series, we once again meet Caylor Evans, a thirty-something English professor by day and romance writer by night and struggling artist, Dylan Bradley. Neither Caylor or Dylan are looking for a relationship, Caylor having to take care of her aging grandmother and Dylan having just left a disastrous relationship with a former colleague, but God and grandmas are a team that will not be thwarted. Where Love Remains didn't include a lot from the meddling grandmas, this book more than made up for it. From setting up a "fantastic" kitchen remodel to painting daisies in an art class for seniors Sassy and Perty were unstoppable and I loved them. If anyone knows about grannies concerned for their still single grandkids, it's me and these two matriarchs were right on target.
As much as I loved the Sassy, Perty, and Caylor, Dylan wasn't my favorite hero. I definitely liked him towards the end of the book when he learned to be a little more assertive. I guess I am so used to the big, strong, alpha male heroes that Dylan came as a bit of a shock allowing his ex-girlfriend and his family to have so much control in his life. Not only was he a bit diffident but also a lot younger than Caylor. That said, I really appreciated Ms. Dacus breaking the mold so to speak with this story and making it reflect modern day trends, I just have to get used to it I think! Altogether, The Art of Romance is a terrific book and perfect for today's Christian reader.
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Review 8 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Fresh, fascinating, fun!!!
Date:June 21, 2011
Laura Frantz
Location:Kentucky
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality:
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Kaye Dacus is one of those enviable authors who write both contemporary and historical novels so very well. Since coming across her Stand-In Groom a couple of years ago - so love that cover! - I've become a fan though I usually don't stray from what I write (historicals). I encourage readers to delight themselves with all her books! A master of the writing craft, her novels move along at a wonderful clip and her characters are delightfully drawn, right down to their names. If there was ever a family I wanted to adopt, it's those very humorous, meddling grannies;) The melding of art and writing is so fresh and fun in this novel and I found myself wishing The Matchmakers Series didn't have an ending. Try it and see for yourself!
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Review 9 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Fun read
Date:June 7, 2011
Anonymous
Location:Mpls, MN
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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I loved this story. It was realistic - full of real people with real problems and pasts. It was easy to get drawn in. The characters were developed well. I highly recommend it.
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Review 10 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
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Date:June 6, 2011
Megan Ashley
Location:Willow Grove, PA
Age:25-34
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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5
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Excellent book...read it in one day! Nice, easy read. Perfect for summer and the beach!
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Review 11 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Artfully Crafted
Date:June 2, 2011
Quality:
5
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Another unforgettable story by Ms Dacus! The characters are well-developed and the reader learns more about them gradually and in a way that makes it hard to put the book down.
The grandparents, parents and siblings were expanded in this book and all the characters interacted very naturally.
Dylan is such a great example of how even men can be emotionally abused and lose themselves and the reader cheers as he struggles to return to the life he should be living. Littlel things such as conversations brought out his suppression and his ability to think and carry on a conversation later showed his emersion from the abuse.
This book should earn another award for Kaye Dacus.
The grandparents, parents and siblings were expanded in this book and all the characters interacted very naturally.
Dylan is such a great example of how even men can be emotionally abused and lose themselves and the reader cheers as he struggles to return to the life he should be living. Littlel things such as conversations brought out his suppression and his ability to think and carry on a conversation later showed his emersion from the abuse.
This book should earn another award for Kaye Dacus.
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Review 12 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Infused with Details
Date:May 29, 2011
Quality:
3
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I confess that I was a bit wary of reading a novel bearing the title The Art of Romance. It is not necessarily a title that one wants to reveal to one's co-workers, who may not be acquainted with inspirational novels. In reality, Kaye Dacus's second book in the Matchmakers series is rather light on the actual romance between the two lead characters. Because both Caylor and Dylan harbor "secrets" from their pasts, much of the novel is spent with them analyzing and fighting their attraction for one another. Although both characters are instantly drawn to one another, their relationship is slow to develop. I appreciate that aspect of the plot, since I have never been fond of two characters falling instantly in love. Both Caylor and Dylan find outlets for their feelings through their respective arts. Their barriers break down slowly during the course of the novel, and their secrets are eventually revealed, allowing Caylor and Dylan to confront their feelings. Overall, I found the latter part of the second half of the novel to be the most enjoyable portion of The Art of Romance as Caylor's and Dylan's relationship comes to fruition.
The concept of the Art of Romance is unique and fresh. Dylan is a young man with a less than pristine past, emerging from a relationship with an older woman. With his shaggy hair and tattoos, Dylan is not the typical clean-cut male lead in most inspirational novels. His character definitely carries more baggage than Caylor's, whose past is only marred by writing general market romance novels. I enjoyed watching Dylan work through his issues and grow into an honest and confident man who finally feels worthy of true and pure love. The Nashville setting was also a bonus. After visiting the city several years ago, I was able to picture many of the areas Dylan and Caylor visited throughout the novel.
Dacus infuses the novel with an abundance of details that set the scenes, both significant and insignificant. The novel reminded me of recent, contemporary Hallmark movies, with an emphasis eating and activities involving food. I felt that the plethora of descriptions buried the actual plot of the novel and slowed the pace. I appreciate attention to details; but the presence, and in some cases repetition, of small details were more of a hindrance. I would have enjoyed more progression in the actual plot. However, I applaud Dacus for having the vision to imagine the most minute aspects of a scene and the small idiosyncrasies of her characters.
Although this was only a mediocre read for me personally, The Art of Romance is a well-written and well-thought out novel. Readers looking for a wholesome contemporary romance with some depth and a multitude of details will enjoy Kaye Dacus's latest novel, and her depiction of "the art of romance."
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Review 13 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
A masterful storyteller
Date:May 23, 2011
Heidi Main
Location:Cary, NC
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality:
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The Art of Romance grabbed me from the first page and held me captive until the last. Kaye has a way creating three dimensional characters that are so flawed and so likeable. The plot she weaved was very simple, yet felt complex. I loved the dynamics between the three friends : Caylor, Zarah and Flannery–I wanted to be their fourth friend! And the grandmothers, Sassy and Perty. They mettled yet it was clearly out of love, so the characters didn’t mind in the end.
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Review 14 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Match Makers!
Date:May 23, 2011
Quality:
5
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Value:
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The Art of Romance by Kaye Dacus is a humorous story about two matriarchal match-makers. It’s a wonderful romance story, but not the gushy, unrealistic type. It's based on real issues that are current to today's culture.
Dylan has been fired from his position as an art professor due to a betrayal by his ex-girlfriend and colleague, is currently unemployed and living in his grandparents' loft in their old carriage house, and is definitely not ready for a new relationship. When he moves back to his home town, there are rules behind his living with his grandparents, and he tries to abide by them.
Caylor is a tenured English professor and established romance writer who lives with her grandmother, escorting her to events and shopping after her husband passed away. Due to her living arrangements and a past relationship, she, too, is not in any hurry to get married.
Sassy Evans and Perty Bradley have different plans for Dylan and Caylor. However, they don't know the painful and embarrassing secrets both Dylan and Caylor are hiding.
This is my first book by Kaye, and it was an absolutely delightful read. The issues she brings about are so relevant for today's culture. She paces the drama and character information in a manner that keeps the pages flying. The romantic sparks and conversations between Dylan and Caylor are very realistic--the shyness of flirting without trying to overdo or pushing the relationship. The age factor comes into play as well, which society relates to differently. That issue is handled very well, whether you agree or disagree.
The relationships of friends and siblings really touched my heart, especially those of Dylan's. You’ll find that love, trust and faith in each other and God are the building blocks of the relationships and marriages, young and old, with a few exceptions.
For a fun read about conniving matriarchs and the hearts of two broken people being mended, this is a book you will not want to miss. But don’t be fooled, this book is not a simple plot of boy meets girl.
This book was provided by the author in exchange for my honest review. My gracious thanks for a delightful read!
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Review 15 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
A True Delight!
Date:May 21, 2011
Regina Merrick
Location:Marion, KY
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality:
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THE ART OF ROMANCE by Kaye Dacus is a delight. Book 2 in her "Matchmakers" series finds English professor and romance writer Caylor Evans, and Dylan Bradley, artist with a mysterious recent past, the subjects of two matchmaking grandmas who are determined that they will be great-grandmas first, before another of their friends.
What happens when the secrets they want to keep from one another could either pull them closer, or push them apart forever?
The Nashville, TN settings are refreshing, and the attention to detail makes it feel more like you're watching a movie than reading a book. Color leaps off the page, and sometimes it feels like you're riding along with the characters, up and down the hills of Nashville.
Honesty, forgiveness, and hope abound in what I consider Kaye's best work to date. How long until book three?
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Review 16 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
surprising
Date:May 16, 2011
Quality:
5
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5
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"The Art of Romance" - When I first read the title, I was unsure about what to expect since I've never read a Kaye Dacus book. I was pleasantly surprised. The title fits it so well.
Caylor, English Professor and writer, gave up her independence - her life - to help take care of her grandmother, Sassy. Not that she had a life anyway.
Dylan, artist extraordinaire, had a life, but it was yanked away from him when he walked out on a bad relationship, one he should have never been in to begin with.
In come Sassy, and Perty, Dylan's grandma - matchmakers. They want great-grandkids before their friends. Will it be with Dylan and Caylor or will they have to wait for Paxton, Tyler, Spencer, or Sage?
Will Dylan's and Caylor's secrets keep them apart? Or will romance be created?
This was a fun book, clean and entertaining. Life after 30 can be romantic. :) I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Ginger
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Review 17 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Artistic Romance with great flair!
Date:April 18, 2011
Quality:
5
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If you are looking for a nice, contemporary, romantic, Christian fiction novel with an artistic flair... and meddling Grandma’s, then this is the book for you. "The Art of Romance", by Kaye Dacus starts us out with 2 plotting Grandmas “Sassy” and “Perty”- don’t you love them already?- who have decided that it’s time for a little matchmaking for their respective Grandkids Caylor and Dylan. As these Grandma’s are a part of a larger group called collectively the “matchmakers” (this is Book 2 in The Matchmakers Series), Caylor and Dylan stand no chance. After all these Grandmas are in a race for Great Grandchildren!
This story involves an accomplished and Tenured English Professor and author Caylor Evans and the struggling,in more ways than one, artist Dylan Bradley. Dylan Bradley is coming off of a bad and dominating relationship with an old colleague at a former college in New York and trying to heal from his past mistakes and start over in a whole new place, his home town of Nashville, Tennessee. He is doing this by moving in with his Grandparents to try and get his life back in order. He has a lot of work to do, in terms of his relationship with God, his parents , brothers, etc., because his former relationship was incredibly toxic in his life, not exactly a time to meet someone new and start a relationship. But, in time, they do and there are many hurdles to overcome during this story. A part of the story that I really loved was one involving Dylan and his 3 brothers- they all come together via a Skype type of interlude- and I don’t want to spoil it, but- I just loved how the author incorporated that into the storyline because it is just so “now”. It turns out that Dylan is not the only one with a skeleton in his closet, it appears that Caylor has one of her own. So both of them need to be honest and have “some esplainin' to do”( Imagine Ricky Ricardo accent here).
I think that Kaye Dacus does a nice job of taking her characters on a journey where they truly do grow and change. They are not perfect people, some more flawed than others, but with God’s help trying to change and grow and become all that they are meant to be. I just think it brings hope to show the process and how they change, as opposed to,” they are perfect from the beginning and have it all together all the time”. Kaye Dacus always throws some cute humor in her characters as well, which makes it fun to read. It’s also a pretty sweet love story with just the perfect ending. So, if you’re in the mood for that sweet Contemporary Christian Romance- then I think you’ll enjoy this book. And the moral of the story- always listen to your Grandma.
This story involves an accomplished and Tenured English Professor and author Caylor Evans and the struggling,in more ways than one, artist Dylan Bradley. Dylan Bradley is coming off of a bad and dominating relationship with an old colleague at a former college in New York and trying to heal from his past mistakes and start over in a whole new place, his home town of Nashville, Tennessee. He is doing this by moving in with his Grandparents to try and get his life back in order. He has a lot of work to do, in terms of his relationship with God, his parents , brothers, etc., because his former relationship was incredibly toxic in his life, not exactly a time to meet someone new and start a relationship. But, in time, they do and there are many hurdles to overcome during this story. A part of the story that I really loved was one involving Dylan and his 3 brothers- they all come together via a Skype type of interlude- and I don’t want to spoil it, but- I just loved how the author incorporated that into the storyline because it is just so “now”. It turns out that Dylan is not the only one with a skeleton in his closet, it appears that Caylor has one of her own. So both of them need to be honest and have “some esplainin' to do”( Imagine Ricky Ricardo accent here).
I think that Kaye Dacus does a nice job of taking her characters on a journey where they truly do grow and change. They are not perfect people, some more flawed than others, but with God’s help trying to change and grow and become all that they are meant to be. I just think it brings hope to show the process and how they change, as opposed to,” they are perfect from the beginning and have it all together all the time”. Kaye Dacus always throws some cute humor in her characters as well, which makes it fun to read. It’s also a pretty sweet love story with just the perfect ending. So, if you’re in the mood for that sweet Contemporary Christian Romance- then I think you’ll enjoy this book. And the moral of the story- always listen to your Grandma.
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Review 18 for The Art of Romance, Matchmakers Series #2
Overall Rating:
Can love overcome the past?
Date:April 18, 2011
Tonya Scott
Location:Tennessee
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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Value:
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The Art of Romance is the second book of The Matchmakers series by Kaye Dacus.
Dylan has moved back to Nashville after years of living in New York City and Philadelphia. He has things in his past that he would love to keep hidden (don't we all!). Caylor is an English professor and author, who also has secrets. Did I mention that their grandmothers are best friends, and determined to have great-grandchildren? As Dylan and Caylor find themselves falling in love, they both realize that their secrets will hinder the growth of their feelings. Do they share their pasts? Are they able to see each other as the people they are today, not in the past? Can Dylan and Caylor get past the obstacles and create a life together?
I have not yet read the first book in the series, but I definitely will--soon. The characters became real and like friends as I read. I hope that the next book is about Caylor's friend Flannery. It was interesting to get a behind the scenes look at the world of higher-level education, publishing, and art. Being a native, and resident, of Middle Tennessee, I loved all of the references to places in, and around, Nashville. It was also cool when they went shopping in New York City for a wedding dress for Zarah. They talked about the wedding shop that has it's own show. Being a faithful viewer of that "show," I enjoyed that reference. I am looking forward to the next installment of The Matchmakers series by Kaye Dacus.
*This book was provided to me free of charge by Barbour Publishing from Net Galley for the purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this book and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.*
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