Blessed Are the Meddlers: Confessions of a Serial Matchmaker

by Cynthia Heald, Christa Banister, Cleo Qian

In this inspiring 30-day devotional from Navigator author Cynthia Heald, women of all ages will be encouraged to draw closer to God by embracing His relentless, passionate pursuit of those He loves.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600061788
• ISBN13: 9781600061783
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Love and Matchmaking

Reading Christa Banisters Blessed are the Meddlers is like coming back to your favorite TV show after summer break. You're ready to get back into the characters' lives and revel in the ups and downs of the story arc. I enjoyed Christa's debut novel Around the World in 80 Dates and was eager to hear more about her quirky cast of characters. Protagonist Sydney Alexander is now happily hitched and ready to spread the warmth of her charmed life to any and all of her single acquaintances. The trouble is, they don't always cooperate. Sydney orchestrates date after date, but with idiosyncrasies flaring right and left, her matchmaking becomes more like a messy game of Memory. I found myself holding my breath as Sydney turned over the cards, and sometimes, the mismatches were the most entertaining. Christa Banister's style is hip, quick, and fun. With plenty of pop culture, relatable characters, and sarcastic wit, Blessed are the Meddlers is sure to please the palate of any romantic comedy lover.

Fun Chick Lit That Leaves You Wanting MORE!

I hope this doesn't come out as a slam, because I really, really, REALLY mean it as high praise...but reading a novel by Christa Ann Banister is like an episode of "Sex In The City" without all of the 'ick' and 'yikes' stuff! It's fun, it's heartwarming...and it keeps you a bit dizzy as you'll see! (NOTE: The above comment is not a commentary or a slam against fans of the television show...so no nasty comments please!) "Blessed Are The Meddlers" is a follow-up novel to Christa's debut, "Around the World in 80 Dates". I fell in love with Sydney Alexander as I watched her attempts to find her true love. It was aptly subtitled 'Confessions of a Serial Dater'. In her sophomore release, Christa has subtitled this one 'Confessions of a Serial Meddler'. There's a whole lot of confessin' going on, and that's because Sydney Williams now sees herself as a matchmaker of sorts for her girlfriends. Can you hear the soundtrack of "Fiddler on the Roof" playing in your head too ("Matchmaker, matchmaker...make me a match...). Trouble is, Sydney isn't quite as good as she thinks she might be:-) Jane, her sister Samantha, and boss Lucinda all end up out of sorts with Sydney by the end of the novel...and yet, they all find that special someone in their own way. And even with Sydney's meddling, as it turns out she's not too far off base. Change is in the wind for all of our beloved characters, so I don't know if we'll see another Sydney novel from Christa, but I for one am in love with her unique writing style. She transitions from scene to scene in such a fun and creative way, and her opening movie quotes are a kick as well. In the world of chick-lit and finding Mr. Right, Christa Ann Banister is a unique voice that makes me glad 1) I'm no longer single:-) and 2) that she followed her heart and created such enjoyable fiction. I'm giving "Blessed are the Meddlers" five out of five bookmarks, with an airline ticket as a charm...you'll have to decide where it's going to take you. Here's prayin' you have a friend in your life like Sydney! "Blessed are the Meddlers" releases August 2008 from NavPress. Happy Reading! Deena

Great stuff!

I enjoyed Around the World in 80 Dates, but this story was even better. I just never know where Christa is going to take me but I can always guarantee that I won't be able to predict the outcome. That's what makes her books such fun and entertaining reads. She has a unique voice, crazy characters and great romantic plots with twists and turns.

Fun-filled romance novel!

Christa has once again created a fun-filled romance novel! I loved to see how the story extended after marriage with Sydney in addition to how Christa added new character to the remaining cast from the debut. This author has such a bright future with her chick lit writing! Make sure you read these two books for an entertaining time.

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match...

Look out Emma, here comes Sydney Williams, and in true Emma-esque fashion, Sydney has made it her personal mission to help her friends be as happily in love as she is, in 'Blessed are the Meddlers: Confessions of a Serial Matchmaker'! In this hilariously light-hearted, totally relateable sequel to 'Around the World in 80 Dates: Confessions of a Chrsitian Serial Dater', Sydney is back, and she's been bitten by the matchmaking bug. Follow Sydney, as she attempts to help her friends Jane and Lucinda, and her sister Samantha find the kind of lasting happiness, she's found with, Mr. Hottie, aka Gavin Williams. Christa Banister's unique story telling, gives you the whole story, not only do you get to see things from her pespective, and that of her friends and sister, but you get to see what's happening with the guys involved too. The transitions between story lines are refreshingly creative: catchy chapter titles, foreshadowing movie quotes, a reader's guide, plus a list of Sydney's Top 10 Breakup Songs and Top 5 Makeup Songs, round out this fabulous addition to the Chick Lit genre.