Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 4.5 STARS 
 This was my first book by Kristan Higgins; I know what the hell, right? I just honestly had never gotten around to reading one of her books and the synopsis on this one intrigued me so I jumped at it and boy am I glad. I also have a large backlist to start reading! The Perfect Match seems like such an odd title for this book because honestly the hero and heroine were an odd match, they eventually worked out but wow, was it a long and winding road to get there. 
 On Grace Holland's 35th birthday her doctor and friend asks her if she's seeing anyone and explains that her eggs are getting old and that if she wants children she should probably think about it soon. This throws Grace into somewhat of a panic that has her losing her best guy friend since childhood, splitting with her fuck buddy, and having a cat fight with her best female friend, and becoming the talk of the town. It also leads to her grandmother fixing her up with the great nephew of a friend, who gets drunk and makes an ass of himself on their first date. 
 While Tom Barlow's job was far from perfect at least it allowed him to stay in the United States and close to the young man who was almost his step-son. Now the job is in jeopardy and he is doing everything he can to figure out a way to stay in the U.S. so when his great aunt suggests a blind date with the granddaughter of an old friend who wants marriage and a family and could help him get his much needed green card, he decides to go for it. 
 I flat out loved the set up to this book and the ensuing story which was very complex and had me running a gambit of emotions. Both Grace and Tom are dealing with family pressures and job issues in addition to trying to find their way with each other. They don't get off to the best start but there is a connection that neither can deny but they have a hard time being on the same page at the same time. 
 Grace is one of those women you want to be friends with because she's just unassuming. She's the type of woman that will have your back. At times she's a little naive which causes her to misread people and their intentions, but she has such a big heart. Tom is very much the same; he loves the young man that might have been his step-son even when it's not reciprocated. He is caring and wants to do the right thing by everyone even when it's at his own expense. While they are like that with the people in their lives with each other they just can't seem to find balance and I'll admit it was hard watching them tear each other apart. They both had a hard time letting each other in, letting them see their hurt and their pain which led to a lot of confusion and some really difficult moments. 
 I loved Honor's family and her band of crazy friends as well as Tom's step-son, Charlie. While the relationship with Honor and Tom was at the forefront throughout this book, the secondary characters added so much to this already full story. The book however would not have been the same without each and every one of them. 
 I honestly can't say enough good things about Kristan Higgins and The Perfect Match but I will say that I'm thrilled to find another author who pens wonderfully full stories that I couldn't put down. You can bet this is one author that is now sitting on my must read list!