4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for Goodreads. Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and Libro.fm for my gifted audiobook!

Another superb, sweet romance from Sarah Adams. Lovable Evie and her service dog, Charlie will steal your hearts, just as they stole the hearts of single dad Jacob and his endearing daughter, Sam. Sam suffers from
Epilepsy and she is determined to talk her dad into getting a service dog. Enter Evie, who just happens to also have epilepsy and works for Southern Service Paws, making her The perfect Match!

As someone who grew up with a mom who struggles with epilepsy, I have a very soft spot for these characters. I thought Adams writing was done so with sensitivity and tact. I found myself laughing out loud and then tearing up.

I loved our MC, Evie. Finally, an author who listens to the reading community, Evie is a straight shooter! No miscommunication here. She is such a great character full of life and generosity, but also filled with her own self doubts making her so totally human.

Our single dad Jake…. He is #1 dad! He had a whole cabinet filled with women’s hygiene products, watches Gilmore Girls and reads Twilight….need I say more?!? I ♡ him.

This appears to be the first book of a series and I am eager to see what comes next.

🎧 The audiobook was brilliantly narrated by Rusty Mewha and Leanne Woodward. Both made the listening experience enjoyable and I highly recommend this option.

Read if you appreciate:
* Hot single dads
* Service animals
* Epilepsy rep
* Closed door romance
* Found family

This wasn’t my favorite book I've read by sarah adams. It had its moments though. It took me a while to feel a connection to the characters, but once I did I really enjoyed it. My favorite part was the last 3rd of the book. There were some very cute moments. I liked seeing representation of characters with epilepsy, both adult and child. I also loved the representation and importance of service animals. The discussion around them was good. Overall not a bad book just not my favorite so I will probably be reading book 2.

Audiobook specific: These weren't my favorite narrators ever. I did end up speeding the audio up a little bit but they weren't horrible so I was able to enjoy listening to them.

Content warning: seizures, chronic illness, emotional abuse, abandonment, ableism, pregnancy

The disability rep in this is amazing. I adore Sarah Adams for this book. If you need a sweet, quick romance, this one is for you. I loved the characters and the setting. Also, from the opening scene, the narrator really brought energy and personality to the story! Overall, just an absolute joy.

This is it, I can declare that I am indeed a huge fan of Sarah Adams! This novel was everything I was looking for enemy to lovers, a single dad, and of course a cute dog. Not only does this book have a main character Evie, who has epilepsy, but she also runs a foundation that sets up others with service animals with disabilities. Through this, she meets Jacob a struggling single father, whose daughter has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy. In turn, Evie teaches Sam and Jacob how to take on life with a new service animal by their side.

This book was so gosh darn cute! I enjoyed seeing Evie and Sam's relationship blossom from a teacher to a mother figure. On top of that Jacob constantly struggles to be the best father for Sam but is a bit too much in the end.

When I realized that another big plot point was Evie's family I was a bit unsure. I was uncertain if this novel would play out where Evie is being silent and pushed aside. But no Evie was a super strong character who knew what she deserved. The only thing I have to add about her family is the fact that I wish that they got the day they deserved. I wanted to see them feeling guilty for the way they treated Evie and Jacob. But we never really got that scene.

I listen to this novel as an audiobook, and I think the narrators did a good job of telling this story. The voices weren't overly dramatic nor were they hard to listen to. They did a great job of telling this romantic story.

At the end of the day, I enjoy this book for the sweet moments, for highlighting disabilities, and for the romance. But most importantly of all it was the dogs. It's always the dogs.

A special thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the chance to listen to this novel early!

Oh my! Sarah Adams, bravo! This book created a space I felt safe to feel and express. I loved everything about it. No notes, just give me more!

It's no shock that Sarah Adams is one of my favorite authors so I was thrilled to listen to an early copy of The Match!

Evie has been working with a service dog company that feels more like family for the past few years. Charlie, her pup, is her lifeline and she adores helping others find a service dog and learn more about the services they provide...including helping one grumpy single dad who's daughter just got diagnosed with epilepsy.

Jacob truly wants to help Sam adjust to having regular seizures. With her conniving, he agrees to see what this "therapy dog" business is all about. What he doesn't expect is to fall in love with the woman who grinds his gears and runs the operation- Evie.

I enjoyed listening to The Match, especially as both narrators brought both Evie and Jacob to life in my ears. I was able to easily picture the organization and Sam's love for her pup from the get-go. Adams never shies away from the laughter, love and emotion with her characters. This is once again evident in her latest re-release, The Match.

The Match by Sarah Adams.
3..75 stars rounded up to 4.

A reissue of Sarah Adams' first book, The Match is a sweet romcom about a single dad to a child with epilepsy who falls in love with the woman providing his daughter with a service dog. It's an easy, low-stress listen that centers in on themes of self-acceptance and found family. The narration is excellent, although the production is not quite to the level of some of Sarah Adams' more recent releases, like the Rome, Kentucky series. Great for fans of Katie Bailey and Emma St. Clair, The Match is a charming listen with a lot of heart.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the complimentary ALC of The Match.

4.5⭐ ARC from Netgalley, thank you for the advanced copy!

This was just as cute the second time around! I loved jumping back into this world with Sarah's first characters. I love Evie & Jacob just as much now as I did when I binged all her books last year 💖 She is the queen of low stakes & high tension.

Audio: The narrators did a phenomenal job showing all the emotions in this book!

Adding to IG week of 7/15, added to storygraph & goodreads 7/15

Short synopsis: Evie helps run a company setting up Service Dogs to those who need one, when she gets an email about a little girl who suffers from epilepsy like her, she meets her and her dad Jake.

My thoughts: If Sarah Adams writes it I will read it. Her characters are always so “lifelike” and wholesome. She has a way of captivating me and pulling all the laughs feelings into her stories.

I absolutely loved the disability rep in this one. I loved how Evie wanted to help others even though she was suffering with her own disability. Charlie was such a good boy, I love Golden Retrievers they are so cute and fluffy.

Jake was such a caring and thoughtful Dad to Sam, always making sure she safe and protecting her from her selfish mom. It was kind of cute how he wanted to take care of Evie too.

I’m so glad I got to revisit these characters through audio! This was my second reading of this and it was almost better coming from the narrators who really brought the characters to life! Very well done!

Read if you love:
- Epilepsy rep and service dogs
- Single parent
- Friends to lovers
- Dual POV
- Slow burn closed door Romance

Books with dogs always hit my radar a little bit differently. They just feel a little more realistic with a furry friend running around. Add in the fact that these were life-saving dogs and it makes it so much better. I really enjoyed the romance but also how the FMC had a quick relationship with the girl. Her position was so vulnerable, learning about her disorder and trying to adjust to life, that it felt extra special for them to bond over it. The romance also seemed to blossom easily and the way he cared for her was super sweet. I did hate her family though, probably my only complaint.

I loved the characters, the premise, the feelings, the friendships, and the romance!

This audiobook was dual narration and I loved Evie and Jake brought to life with these narrators!

Evie's living on her own as an adult with epilepsy, and she brings her BFF and service dog, Charlie, everywhere she goes. So this truly was a perfect release for June being Disability Pride Month!

She meets Jake for the first time when his sneaky daughter, Sam, tricks them into meeting Evie at a coffee shop so that Sam can get a service dog because, like Evie, she has epilepsy.

As a single parent, Jake needs all the wins he can get. While helping his daughter to get a service dog through Evie's non-profit, the tension between them builds & builds and was so well done!

Thank you to Dreamscape Media for my ALC of this awesome book from Sarah Adams in exchange for my review!

4.5

Characters: 4
Connection to the book/Enjoyment: 4
Setting: 4
Plot/Overall Story: 3
Writing: 3

Every point= 0.25 stars, max per category 4 points

I really enjoyed this story, especially the uniqueness in sharing about epilepsy and guide dogs without being too heavy. It’s fade to black with some innuendo, but overall the kind of book I really enjoy from Sarah Adams- I was worried she was going to revise and make this open door after she made her last book open door, but it was refreshing to read. This is one of my favorites of hers. It felt more mature and less cheesy than the last few I’ve read from her, but part of that I think was because of the life circumstances of the characters. It was refreshing! Eager to read the next book when it is re-released! I immediately purchased this and the next book for my library.

Say hello to my new auto buy author, @authorsarahadams!

The cheesiest sweetest cutesy romance story of a ray of sunshine and a grump but hott single dad to the sweetest little girl. Oh, and there’s not one but two golden retriever service dogs in it so it’s obviously a must read! The audiobook is 10/10!

Huge thanks to @netgalley , @authorsarahadams , and @dreamscape_media for giving me the chance to listen and review this audiobook ARC!
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Thank you Dreamscape Media for the ALC!

I love everything about Sarah Adams! I read this book ages ago when it first came out so I was thrilled to be able to relive it via audio. The narration was great! I fell in love with the story all over again 😍

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I love al of Sarah Adams books and this one did not disappoint. I was adorable and I never wanted it to end. That it's part of a series makes my heart so happy.

This is such a classic Sarah Adams romance: cheesy, cute, and the comedy is on point!!
I loved the epilepsy rep, the single dad trope (one of my faves!) and the pop culture references.

Can't ever go wrong with a Sarah Adams rom-com!

If you want to read/listen to a fun, sweet and absolutely adorable book then this is it.

Evie was diagnosed with epilepsy and works for Southern Service Paws and helps provide services dogs to other people with disabilities. Evie meets Jake when his daughter, Sam, emails Evie (as Jake) and asks to meet about a service dog. They meet up at the coffee shop and the story unfolds.

I loved how supportive and caring Jake was towards Evie after their rocky start. I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Jake was so wholesome and was the ultimate girl dad. One of my favorite parts of this book was how Evie and Sam understood each other and bonded over their service dogs and disability. It was so heartwarming.

NARRATION:

Rusty Mewha and Leanne Woodward narrated this book and truly embraced Evie and Jake. They made this story so much sweeter and enjoyable.

Thank you Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the ALC.

✨ 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨 ✨

The Match
Sarah Adams
Rerelease Date: July 2, 2024

I’ll say it again, Sarah Adams never disappoints in my eyes. I was so excited when I seen the audio of this book show up on @netgalley.

This story follows Evie. She was diagnosed with epilepsy which caused her to stay living in her parents controlling household longer than she would have liked. Until she found Charlie, her service dog, and it opened up a whole new world of independence for her. Her passion to help others find their independence through a service dog is what leads her to Sam and Jake.

I love Sarah Adams writing. All of her FMCS have the best inner monologues and the side characters make the story even more interesting. I’m from a big family so I loved that Jake has a big family that’s all up in his business. 😂

This story was so sweet. I loved to see how well Evie fit into Jake and Sam’s life. She was able to step in and fill a void I’m sure neither of them thought could be filled.

Narration was done by Rusty Mewha and Leanne Woodward. I absolutely loved this audio. Their narration, in my eyes, made the book even better than if I would have simply read it.

Read if you like:
🦮Single Dad
☀️Age Gap
🦮Epilepsy Rep
☀️Strong FMC
🦮Closed Door

Thank you @dreamscapemedia and @netgalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

Thank you dreamscape media for the #gifted ALC to read and review 💛

I loved this book so much!

Expect —> Southern Small Town, Single Dad, Client, Found Family, Epilepsy, Service Dogs, Rich A-hole parents, closed door

I absolutely love learning more about service dogs and how incredibly special and vital they are to the survival of people like Evie.

Evie has epilepsy and before having Charlie, her service dog, she lived half a life. Now she is determined to give others the same freedoms.

In walks grumpy and stressed out Jake and his epileptic daughter Sam. Jake is barely surviving. Evie is the brightest light and just what he and Sam need in their lives.

This sweet and fun book with have you giddy. I was unable to wipe the smile off my face and I just loved their little family so much.

The narrators did a wonderful job with this book.

Sarah Adams is the queen of closed-door romcom and this one did not disappoint, I loved it. She has such a way of making her characters feel so tangible, like they could be someone in your actual life.
This one was no different, Sarah created an absolutely adorable story that I wanted to jump into. Also, as a parent, I love reading stories about other parents and the struggles they navigate. (This shit is hard!) Jake though, Jake is the ultimate, such a good guy and even better dad.
Grab this one, it’s damn near perfect!