I found this book disappointing. I wanted to give Alison a good shake as she really is shallow. I also found the ending to be abrupt and wasn't worth the effort of finishing the book.

Reading this title made for a fun few evenings. I seriously looked forward to seeing what new 'match' Alison would date next. It also had me grateful to NOT be in the dating scene these days.

If you enjoy a good romantic comedy, this could be a great read for you as well. There is plenty of humor found in the pages. And, I love how Alison gives her dates "the pants speech" as in "my pants are not coming off tonight!" This is a refreshing change from many modern romances that are hyperfocused on sex.

It is also a great example of how there are many paths our life can take. And, that there is nothing wrong with having male friends!

Story about Alison who has just finished a dead end relationship and decides to join an online dating site and explore dating in New York. It's a tale about all the characters she meets along the way - some straightforward and some not. It's also a tale about female empowerment and support and she frequently has to give the 'pants speech' so her dates are in no doubt that Alison is not going to put out on the first date. A fast moving story that has lots of laughs. Great escapist reading.

I didn't complete reading this book as it was too bitty and disjointed to enjoy. Moreover I got confused about the people she was dating and lost track and had to keep reading chapters again.

Unfortunately, I was so confused in reading just the first few chapters of this book that I had to give up. Who is this main character? Why does she talk like a teenager?I just couldn't.

I really enjoyed this story of internet dating in New York City. The characters were interesting, and each one different. A very good light hearted read.

Reading this book made me remember just how hard it is to date. The independent women knows her own mind, has her own morals and beliefs and should stick with them This book follows newly single Alison as she joins a dating site and go through many dates trying to find the one that leaves her feeling sparkly. Do you wonder if she finds any princes among the toads, will she find the one? Or will she realize she was looking for the wrong thing? This book was full of several emotions that lasted until the reader turned the last page. Thank you NetGalley and Amanda Stauffer for letting me read and give a honest review of this book.

A light, fun read with a sense of humor. We follow Alison on some great dates, and on some terrible ones we can rejoice that we're not on ourselves.

“Match Made in Manhattan” is the perfect book for anyone who loves chick-lit. I, being such a person, thoroughly enjoyed reading Stauffer’s adorable tale of a young woman in the city who is looking for a chance to start daTing again.

“Match” tells the story of Alison, a serial-monogamist who has recently broken up with a long-time boyfriend and is looking for a fresh start. Because she has only engaged in serious relationships during her adult life, she never had a true dating experience and has no idea where to begin. Thanks to Match.com’s six-month free offer, Alison decides to give internet dating a chance.
Alison meets a plethora of men who introduce her to new sides of herself and help her to understand more of what she’s searching for in a partner. There are several suiters I enjoyed—James, Young Luke, Old Luke, Dan—but ultimately it was difficult for me to “ship” anyone other than Young Luke. His relationship with Alison was electric; and, while that was initially daunting, it was a growing experience for her.

I loved Alison’s character: She does not care about being judged, she doesn’t rely on anyone to take care of her, and she has the sensibility not to have sex with all the men she dates. She is well educated (Yale and Columbia), and her job is off-the-beaten-path (conservation work). Alison is a character with whom all women can relate, because we have all found ourselves looking for love and, instead, have ended up just getting a great story to tell our friends later.

“Match Made in Manhattan” would have been a solid five stars for me, in its genre, if not for the ending. Though the conclusion was probably the more practical route, I am not usually looking for practicality in my chick-lit. I would have preferred for the book to end in a heart-fluttering scene. Regardless, I still felt that “Match” was a well-worth read, as it kept me smiling and laughing throughout.