Double Shot by Erynn Mangum

★★★★☆
Like I did for the last Maya Davis Series book, Latte Daze, I am not going to post the summary for Double Shot because it will be a spoiler since this is the third book in the series!  (The first is Cool Beans).

This book is just a continuation on in Maya's story.  It is so sweet.  I was so very sad when this book was over because it was the last in the series.  I honestly felt a little down for a few days because it felt like I had lost a few friends!  Pathetic, I know.  But these books are so cute and sweet, I would definitely recommend them for something light and semi-romantic!

Latte Daze by Erynn Mangum

★★★★☆
I'm not going to post they summary of Latte Daze because, since it's the second in the Maya Davis series (Cool Beans is the first), there are some spoilers in the summary!

And I'm not going to post much about what happens in this book, either, because there is a third book in the series! (Double Shot).

But like Erynn's other books, this was a great read.  You wish you were actually hanging out with her group of friends.  Such a cute, sweet story.  I was sad when it was over, but at least there is a 3rd book in the series!

Cool Beans by Erynn Mangum

★★★★☆
Everything seems to be going perfectly for Maya Davis: She has a great job at a coffee shop, gets along with her parents, and is happily single. That is until her best friend starts dating Maya’s high school sweetheart.
 
This funny, heartwarming fiction story by best-selling author Erynn Mangum uses the power of story to challenge teens to discover the relevance of faith in their relationships and their lives.

Okay, so I know the summary for Cool Beans says for "teens," but I am clearly not a teen and still really enjoyed this book!  Like Erynn's other books, her main character (Maya in this book), has a great group of friends.  You just want to hang out with them all.  Such a cute, sweet story.  This is the first book in the Maya Davis Series, the second is Latte Daze and the third is Double Shot.  Highly recommended for a light, semi-romantic read!

Match Point by Erynn Mangum

★★★★★
Matchmaker Lauren Holbrook is happy after putting together four successful couples. That is, until the tables are turned and she’s on the receiving end of the matchmaking!
 
Lauren and her boyfriend, Ryan, devise a plan to make it look as if they’ve broken up so people will get off their backs about marriage. No problem, right? That’s of course until Lauren realizes she’s in love.

Ah, another Erynn Mangum book.  :)  I loved Match Point, just like all of Erynn's other books.  This was such a sweet little love story.  It's the third book in the Lauren Holbrook series (the first is Miss Match, and the second is Rematch).  These stories are characterized by a tight-knit group of friends that you feel a part of while reading, fun characters, and Lauren's matchmaking schemes.  All of these books include love stories, my favorite kind.  :)  You wish you could hang out with the characters in real life.  I was really bummed out when I finished this book (and series).  Such great stories.  I would definitely recommend this series and this book if you are looking for something sweet and lighthearted!

Rematch by Erynn Mangum

★★★★★
Lauren Holbrook believes that God matched couples before time began-some just require a coordinated introduction. And no one plays love connection better than Lauren, an undercover Cupid on a mission to connect clueless friends.

The next couple-in-waiting? Brandon and Hannah, two unsuspecting pals who are perfect for each other in every way. They just don't realize it yet. But as Lauren grows closer to her friend Ryan, and her single father unexpectedly falls in love, she discovers the joy found in trusting God's perfect plan instead of her own.

The Lauren Holbrook series delivers fun stories on topics girls care about, such as boys, chocolate, and dating. Each book balances the lighthearted antics of Lauren with spiritual insights that will encourage teen readers to trust God for their lives. 

I loved Rematch!  This is the second book in the Lauren Holbrook series, the first is Miss Match.  Erynn Mangum has such a gift for writing entertaining, fun love stories that incorporate faith.  These are my kind of books.  :)  As ironic as it is, I can't put her books down although I dread having them end!  If I'd just slow down reading them, they would last longer!  I don't know what her target audience is, maybe young adult?  The characters in her books are in their early 20's (which, sadly, I am not anymore!)  But I guess it's because I'm a romantic at heart, I love reading stories of people falling in love.  :) 

Lauren has such a tight-knit group of friends, and this story makes you feel like you are part of 'the group' while you're reading.  You feel like you're just hanging out with them, that you're part of their lives and crazy antics.  :) 

I would definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a lighthearted, faith-filled romance-type book.  I love Erynn Mangum stories!

Miss Match by Erynn Mangum

★★★★★

Lauren Holbrook has found her life's calling: matchmaking for the romantically challenged. And with the eclectic cast of characters in her world, there's tons of potential to play "connect the friends."
 
Lauren sets out to introduce Nick, her carefree singles' pastor, to Ruby, her neurotic coworker who plans every second of every day. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything.

I loved Miss Match!  I had downloaded this book while it was free, not sure what to expect.  It was so, so cute.  It is a Christian Fiction book.  The characters are so likeable.  It's about a young twenty-something girl, Lauren, navigating the things of life, setting up her friends, and working.  Lauren is just a normal girl trying to figure things out, but I love how she incorporates her Chrisian perspective into the desicions she makes.  I really enjoyed this book (and I'm a mom with 2 kids!), but I think it would also be great for a high school/college girl navigating relationships and friendships.  This is the first book in a series, and the next two are both on my reading list.  Definitely recommended as a fun, light, uplifiting read.