Here’s a secret: Hollywood insiders aren’t better at dating than the rest of us. They just have elite help.
The age-old art of matchmaking meets Hollywood as Jaydi Samuels Kuba, founder of LJMatchmaking, takes us behind the scenes of her work as a matchmaker and date coach for the entertainment industry’s most eligible singles. Even the glitziest picture-perfect set-up could flop due to bad dating habits, a frustration that Jaydi specializes in solving. Now, in Your Last First Date, she’s sharing her incredible stories, along with the exclusive practical wisdom we all need.
Meet our real-life characters:
Meera, a young film publicist and hopeless romantic who falls for nearly every guy she meets. When she finally finds a man who matches her intensity, she’s thrilled—but Jaydi warns her that her “twin flames” relationship is likely to combust.
Kent, a seasoned, award-winning director and vineyard owner who refuses to date anyone his age. He treats matchmaking like ordering off a menu until Jaydi introduces him to someone who makes him wonder if he might just be better off trusting the chef.
Callie, a high-achieving studio executive over forty, who is still yearning to start a family. She presents Jaydi with an ultimatum: find her a partner within the year, or she’ll give up on dating, and pursue motherhood on her own.
And Jaydi herself, a candid voice who offers up lessons learned from her own dating history, such as how to leave a controlling relationship and how to recognize your future husband when he walks into your life—even if he’s your client.
Whether you’re the one in a rush to “make it happen,” the one who’s convinced yourself you’re better off alone, or even the one who’s “figured it all out” but wants to play matchmaker for your friends, you’ll recognize yourself in these pages—and in the process, learn more about who you are, and how to achieve your “Hollywood” ending.
“Samuels Kuba’s lively debut dating guide provides an unvarnished look into the high-stakes profession of celebrity matchmaking. . . . Samuels Kuba stresses that genuine connection is rooted in vulnerability, self-awareness, and a willingness to revise expectations in service of true connection. . . . This will enlighten and reassure singles seeking direction.” —Publishers Weekly
“A bold, unfiltered look at the dating industry through the eyes of three singles, who are guaranteed to make you feel more human, less alone, and hopeful about finding love.” —Patti Stanger
“Jaydi’s book is full of humor and heart. It’s a wonderfully relatable narrative we can all connect with.” —Seth MacFarlane
“Samuels Kuba does good service by helping her readers, male and female, concentrate on who they are as people and what they really want, while also teaching useful social skills such as mirroring the behavior they’d like to see in a potential partner. . . . A good primer for setting realistic but actionable romantic goals.” —Kirkus Reviews
