The Matchmaker's Replacement by Rachel Van DykenMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
“Sex was just another formula I excelled at. And orgasm? A simple mathematical equation that I’d mastered, and when a good -looking guy actually knows where to lick, when to pause, how to suck—well, word spreads fast.”All hail Rachel Van Dyken and her newest release, The Matchmaker’s Replacement. Seriously, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!! Ok, let me say it one more time I LOOOOOOOVE this book to pieces!!!
This book was the perfect summer read. The writing was flawless. The story line was entertaining. The characters were a riot of fun. And most importantly, RVD wrote her own Disney and DC Comic ending. There is no superhero or prince charming getting the girl. Because in this fun, sexy, and wild romantic comedy, the villain is the star and this time he gets the girl. Move over superman because Lex is the only superhero/villain who I want rescuing me.
“My response was primal, with this instinctual need to mark her, make her mine, and be the very first guy to do it. The only guy to touch her. Ever. Heat surged between our bodies as I gripped her hips, moving her harder against me.”If you read the first Wingmen Inc book, then you are all aware of Ian’s best friend Gabi and his business partner, Lex. If Ian was Superman, Lex was the Lex Luther of the duo. Lex is the boy who had it all from money, looks, and sex appeal. And oh yeah, he was a cocky manwhore. But this playboy also has the brains. Don’t let his good looks fool you because Lex is the brains of Wingmen’s success with the app and matching program. With countless supply of money and women, Lex should be living la vida loca. Well there is one thing that Lex doesn’t have and that is the affection of his best friend’s best friend, Gabi. Well he almost had Gabi but Lex destroyed any chance of romance four years ago because he didn’t want to ruin his friendship with Ian.
Gabi is in need of money badly. And so when her best friend, Ian recruited her to join Wingmen, Gabi was thrilled to have the job but dreaded the fact that she would have to work with Lex. You see Lex and Gabi have somewhat a history, well sorta of to be exact. They had kissed in the past but Lex has always put his distance from her. And so their so-called friendship was mostly about bickering and making fun of each other. But like any good frenemy love stories, it was only a matter of time till Lex swoops in and saves the day.
“I wanted you then.” I cupped her face. “I want you more now, only because now I know you. And every day since knowing you, I’ve fallen a little bit harder, a little bit deeper, a little bit more . ”Since Ian is busy with his new relationship, it leaves Lex watching out for Gabi. And soon, lines of friendship begins to get blurred when old feelings for Gabi resurfaces. Everyone might think Superman is the real hero but in this particular story, Lex is the real hero. When Lex is made aware of Gabi’s financial problems, Lex is the one who secretly helps her out by providing baskets of food. He is the guy that Gabi finds herself calling when she is in need of help. And like a moth to a flame, Gabi can’t help her feelings for Lex. As Gabi and Lex embark on their secret relationship, how will Ian react when he discovers his two best friends have been lying to him? Will Lex be able to salvage his friendship with Ian?
“Four years ago, I had fallen in love with Lex and given him my heart. And I was beginning to think it was his turn to do the same. ”In The Matchmaker’s Replacement, readers are in for a special treat. This book was everything I expected and so much more. I love RVD’s humor and insertion of pop culture. Lex and Gabi are the epitome of two characters who truly belongs together. They had banter, steam, passion, and love. I cannot emphasize this enough but this book was truly a gem of a read. I love that RVD wrote a story that reminds us all sometimes villains needs a happily ever after as well. So if you are looking for a story that had humor, romance, friendship, sexual tension, banter, and steam then I highly recommend you to read this book. RVD will have you smiling big as this Lex will steal your hearts.
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