Having lost her beloved aunt, Evie Lang’s life spirals after she finds herself fired from her poetry professorship by her secret boyfriend. So, when she finds that her auntie left her the deed to her San Francisco row house, Evie knows that this is a way to move forward in life. The one glitch is that she must go on a pre-arranged matchmaking tour in Việt Nam to receive her inheritance. However, the last thing Evie wants is to spend time with a group of strangers looking for love. There she meets Adam Quyền who is the CMO for his sister’s elite matchmaking business. He is solely on the trip to prove himself to his sister, who thinks he knows nothing about love. When they first meet, Adam thinks Evie is chaotic and unpredictable whilst she finds him grumpy and uptight. As they tour through Vietnam, they find themselves falling in love.
Having been fascinated by Vietnam having travelled through the country, this book immersed me in the country as well as giving me a greater understanding of the heritage and culture of its people. This was a sweet romance between two people, who are opposites in many ways. It was interesting to see who they were so determined to cling to their initial bias before taking a leap based on their feelings.
This book I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rating: 3,75 stars ⭐️

Tropes:
forced proximity 🇻🇳
enemies to lovers 🔥
opposites attract ✨
grumpy x sunshine ☀️
he falls first 🩷

This was a fun and adventurous read, I enjoyed it a lot ✨

If you like to read women’s fiction, this is a must try!

The story begins with Evie Lang, who embarks on a matchmaking tour in Vietnam to inherit a house in San Francisco from her late aunt Hao. Her aunt made this a requirement for Evie if she wants to inherit anything.

Adam Quyen, who works at his family's matchmaking company, is strongly advised by his sister to join a tour in Vietnam following some tragic events. When Evie and Adam meet on the trip, they immediately experience a strong chemistry, their personalities clashing in a way that sparks both tension and attraction. Despite their initial reluctance to acknowledge it, they find themselves drawn to each other, their opposing natures creating an irresistible dynamic. As they navigate the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam and participate in the matchmaking activities, their connection deepens, challenging their preconceptions and forcing them to confront their growing feelings...

Thank you to Netgalley, Nora Nguyen and the publisher for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.

Adam and Evie's Matchmaking Tour by Nora Nguyen is a delightful and heartwarming romance that takes readers on an adventure filled with love, laughter, and unexpected connections. Nguyen crafts a charming story as Adam and Evie team up to help others find love while navigating their own budding relationship. The characters are lovable, and the playful dynamic between them adds a layer of humor and warmth to the narrative. Set against picturesque backdrops, the novel explores themes of fate, friendship, and the unpredictability of love. Adam and Evie's Matchmaking Tour is a light, feel-good read that leaves you rooting for happily-ever-afters in all forms.

Thank you publishers & netgalley
However I am afraid this book was not for me as the travel aspect of this made it too quick for me?
I enjoyed the whole enemies to lovers part and the grumpy x sunshine trope but i prefer my books with a quiet and peaceful setting, lol
if you like travel stories go for it!!

Unfortunately this book was really not for me. I really liked the sound of it initially and was looking forward to learning more about the culture, but the insta-love and focus on how attractive they are to each other even though they supposedly dislike each other so much is just not my cup of tea and ruined it for me.

Firstly, I would absolutely love to see this turned into a film or series!

As a condition of her inheritance, poet Evie is sent on a matchmaking tour of Vietnam. With a recent breakup, a failing career, and a need to reconnect with her family's heritage, Evie heads off for what she hopes won't be an "Eat, Pray, Love" adventure. Adam is another reluctant participant on the Love Yeu tour, only he's been roped in by his sister and boss following a disastrous proposal. Neither is looking for love, neither even wants to be there, and neither is what the other is looking for. But there is magic in discovering yourself and what you need.

This was a great read and had me itching to book myself a ticket, but I did struggle with the 3rd person, present tense format it was written in. This is purely a personal preference, but it took me a while to immerse myself as a result.

However, it was beautifully written, with the perfect ratio of all our favourite romance essentials and is well worth a read. Take yourself off on a Vietnamese adventure, where love is the goal, and getting there is the adventure.

A funny, warm and delightful romance set in Vietnam on a matchmaking tour that turns out to be much more. A story that had me giggling, crying and in complete rage with its characters. This story will have a special place in my heart and we should all take Auntie Hao's advice at heart. Love bravely. Always.

What a debut! Loved everything about this gorgeous story, especially the setting of Vietnam. The author did an amazing job of setting the scene with the descriptions of food and the areas and the people. The romance itself was perfection. They were both a little broken, and watching their love develop was sweet and hopeful. Also I love this cover! It’s so bright and cheerful and evocative of the story inside. Thanks so much Netgalley and the publisher, I really loved this one and will be buying a physical copy for my shelf for sure.

A fun enemies-to-lovers romance set against the most beautiful backdrop.

When Evie inherits a stunning, million dollar mansion from her late aunt, there's only one catch - before she can move in or sell up, she has to go on a matchmaking tour in Việt Nam. Attended by celebrities, and with accommodation and food in five-star venues, this really is a tour like no other. With no job and severe writer's block, Evie gets on a plane hoping the tour will spark a connection to the country her father was born in and unblock her ability to write poetry, but she has absolutely no plans to fall in love.

Adam and Evie's Matchmaking Tour was brought to life by its vibrant locations and delicious food. It also has a brilliant cast of characters that it was easy to root for.

This book is more than just a love story between the two title characters, it's a love letter to the beautiful country of Vietnam and it drew me in from the very first page. We meet Evie, a poet grappling with personal loss and professional hurdles and Adam, a brooding workaholic, as they embark on a journey that will see them navigate their tense but undeniable chemistry.
This is a slow burn romance, I usually prefer more fast paced novels, however the vibrant backdrop of Vietnam kept me glued to the book nonetheless.

3.5 stars
TW; gaslighting, toxic family members, foreigner prejudice, side characters having a physical fight

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy to review. All thoughts are my own.

This is a good read if you want to escape your current location and travel inside a book. I've never been to Vietnam before, and I enjoyed the author's way of making the reader feel as if they too were eating the local cuisine and taking a holiday in such a gorgeous place. The atmosphere of the setting was done very well and was the perfect backdrop.

However, I admit to not fully getting invested in either main character, and their chemistry was rather weak. At points, it felt like something more substantial would happen to Evie or Adam on this journey, but it remained on the surface level for too long, and when the author did dive deeper into the romance, it lacked connection.

The side characters on Adam's side of things were really toxic and made for an uncomfortable reading experience. I understand some actions come from cultural practices and familial expectations. However, it still felt off-putting at times to read it, especially due to timing when things between Evie and Adam were evolving.

I did love the female friend Evie made on the trip, her addition to this book was amazing, and I'd love to read from her perspective in another book. I appreciated her women empowering women approach, and the connection Evie made with her was far superior to the one with Adam.

Overall, I enjoyed the vibes, the world setting, and some of the more light-hearted, romantic elements. This book may not fit me as a reader as well as I hoped, but I can see many enjoying this tale, and finding some relevance and comfort in Adam and Evie's journey.

I have to admit at the start I was very confused by the two different personalities of Evie, however, the longer I kept reading, the more I understood why and how and everything made sense.
This book is a wonderful joy to read, a great way to feed ones wanderlust because the characters go on an incredible journey through Vietnam and I enjoyed reading about the places, sights and history.

4.5 🌟
What a fun twist on a romcom!
This is my first book by Nora Nguyen -and her debut fiction book I think- and I really loved the ease of her writing. The premise of the book is simple but fun and not lacking emotion.
I loved the slow burn between Adam and Evie. The hesitation they had for each other which turned into this undeniable connection and attraction for one another, but also a great deal of respect and adoration.
Nora uses imagery in such a way that really enhances the setting of the book and encapsulates the Vietnamese culture. Her writing creating a clear picture of the sights the characters are experiencing.
There’s banter, spice and a gentle romance. This is one for slow burn fans who love yearning and layered stories.

Thank you to Quercus for inviting me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a refreshing, easy going standout in what can be quite a overcrowded genre. Evie is a fledgling college professor and poet who is struggling to quite get off the ground after a long break after her first successful collection of poetry. To add to this, she is fired by her own boyfriend and her favourite aunt passes.

In exchange for inheriting her aunt's stunning San Francisco home, Evie must go on a matchmaking tour. Not necessarily to find a man, but to take the trip of a lifetime she had always planned to with her aunt to Vietnam. There she meets Adam, the Chief Finance Officer of the tour company and logical numbers man.

This was a really fun time. It definitely left me wanting to travel to Vietnam myself, and I really wanted Adam and Evie to succeed.

There were perhaps slightly too many obstacles to be able to reasonably overcome for the length of the book, but it was nonetheless a joy to read and definitely one I would recommend to others.

Evie’s aunt dies leaving her San Francisco house, the only trouble is the clause is she must attend a Matchmaking Tour in Vietnam in the next 3 months. When Evie personal life goes into a spin she has nothing to loose, at least it’s a chance to visit her home country.
Adam’s sister owns the Matchmaking business, he’s the CMO but his sister thinks sending him on the first tour will help him get a better understanding of the business, it’s the last thing Adam wants since his last relationship failed.
Once on tour Evie and Adam keep finding themselves drawn into situations together but I found myself more drawn to the descriptions of Vietnam which so very good rather than any blossoming relationship between them, I didn’t connect or feel the chemistry between them.
Thank you NetGalley, Nora Nguyen and Quercus Books for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

In Nora Nguyen’s 𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘦’𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳, the reserved, workaholic CMO of the Vietnam-based matchmaking and travel company Love Yêu and a free-spirited, creative Asian-American client butt heads as the tour group takes in the magnificent sights of Vietnam. While I found the novel to be nicely written with great setting descriptions and interesting characters, I felt disconnected from the story. Romances are meant to draw you in with the chemistry of the two leads, but I wasn’t hooked by Adam and Evie’s banter or romantic potential. Though there is an instant physical attraction between the two, they almost stubbornly cling to bad first impressions and misassumption of each other. Their particular brand of “opposites attract” and “enemies to lovers” may be interesting to other readers but it just wasn’t for me.
Although I loved the cultural aspects of this novel, I'm unsure that because I'm not immersed in that culture myself, it hindered my opinion on some of the situations between our two mains or not.

Evie has lived with loss. Her father died when she was younger, leaving evie with just her mother who becomes distant in depression. Evie spent summers with her late fathers sister and they have always been really close. When her auntie died she left her huge house to evie with one stipulation. She has to go on a matchmaking tour in Vietnam, where her father is from, to see her roots. She doesn't have to fall in love, she just has to experience Vietnam and be open to the idea.

I have very mixed feelings.

I started off very indifferent towards it. Then I really got into the story and the characters. Then I got put off with some of the text used and things that happened and to be honest I was a bit bored in the end. This is very hard for me because I genuinely rooted for the story and loved the idea of it. For me personally I didn't love the ending. It just felt like any other story. The start and middle was great though.

I really want to go to Vietnam so in that aspect, I loved reading about all the different places as I felt I was there. From all the food that was described to the caves and lakes, it sounded incredible. Some of the side characters were pretty funny too. Fen was definitely a favourite.

🤍

"This is why we don't let ourselves get too entangled with men, Pie. They're useful for a good time, but ultimately disappointing."

"I don't think you know what I want. In fact, I think you might be a little scared of what I want."

"My balls are sweating."
"You don't have balls,"' 
"Metaphorical ones. My metaphorical balls are the biggest ones here, and today, they are the hottest."

When I started reading this book I was expecting a cute summer romance, but it was way more than that! I loved the story and the way it was written. Nora did a wonderful job in describing the Vietnamese landscapes, so much so that I really felt like I was travelling with the two main characters. This book contains important topics such as loss, but it never gets to "depressing" or boring. The author really did an amazing job!

Evie Lang’s life is in shambles. On the heels of losing her beloved aunt, she's unceremoniously fired from her poetry professorship by her secret boyfriend. Lacking income and inspiration, she's stuck in Ohio with no idea how to move forward—until hope arrives in a surprising letter.

Auntie Hảo left Evie the deed to her San Francisco row house, a place full of Evie’s happiest memories. The catch? To inherit, she must go on a pre-arranged matchmaking tour in Việt Nam. The last thing Evie wants is to spend time with a group of strangers looking for love. But she can't resist the chance to finally visit her family’s native home.

I thought this was a sweet read. I liked the diversity of the main characters and that the wasn’t a Eurocentric read but instead included some different cultures which was interesting.

The descriptions of the locations are beautiful and I could really picture where events were happening.

The couple were sweet and nice to read about although I didn’t feel particularly invested in them.

I think this was a perfect holiday read

Upon hearing the news of her aunt’s death, Evie has been left a gorgeous house in the heart of San Francisco and that she could sell and be set for life. The catch? She has to join a matchmaking tour in Vietnam, where her father is from. She doesn’t even have to fall in love, but to give it a chance and enjoy a free trip!

Bubbly and extroverted Evie meets grumpy Adam, CMO of his sister’s matchmaking company and here is where spark flies. Flirty banter. Heat and attraction against the steamy Vietnamese sun.

I really hope this one gets the same amount of love as How To End a Love Story cause tbh I enjoyed it a lot more 🤭 The nuances between an American born vs Vietnamese born living in motherland, the culture, languages and history. I loved the detailed descriptions of Vietnam, it’s more than just a holiday destination or a backdrop — it’s a character in itself. Both protagonists are struggling in their respective fields but very career driven. They have fraught relationships with their parents. When Evie’s father passed away, her and her mother drifted apart and neither really spoke about how his death impacted them. Whereas, for Adam, he owes everything to his parents and must fulfil his duties to repay them back, even when it comes to who he marries.

It’s a little bit enemies to lovers, grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity but I would have liked a bit more of the falling in love.

It gets a bit troupey at the end with the whole rich Viet family doesn’t approve of American born wild child. Also Evie’s personality was a bit inconsistent. But everything ties itself up in a neat little bow at the end!