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Here are some recommended reads published by some of our member agencies.

	WOULD LIKE TO MEET By Suzanne Ruthven with John Chapman and Polly Langford. Did you know that one in five adults now use some form of introductory service to help them find a new partner? WLTM is a practical guide for both men and women who are tempted to play the Dating Game but don’t know the rules. For the first time we have a clear insight into how the different methods work and a genuine assurance that arranged dating is rapidly becoming the social norm. The insider advice comes from national agencies and from the experiences of a cross-section of people who are looking for partners. Price: £12.49p. Incl P&P. Available in most good bookshops
	• A comprehensive guide to finding the partner you seek without wasting precious time. • Dating agency entrepreneur Mary Balfour shares her secrets and reveals the mind-sets, strategies and skills that successful women use to find their man. • Learn how to be proactive; creating and making the most of dating opportunities and relationships. The book will show you how to: • Learn the 'Domino Dating' effect – casting your net wide with the right networking skills will definitely get you your man. • Working out your SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) • Turn first dates into second dates • Learn what really turns men off and on • Flirt fantastically and use body language • Overcome his fear of commitment • Keep your sense of fun and independence. Plus how to find the best agencies, internet sites, write the best singles ad, and speed date successfully. To buy this book click here
	After 20 years of working in the Bureau office Patricia Warren has written a book, titled ALL IN A DAY'S WORK - Stories by The Country Matchmaker. It describes the rise of her agency and introduces some of the characters she has encountered along the way. These stories range from the out and out funny to heart warming successes and some, sad and poignant. The book also gives anyone thinking of joining an introduction agency a true and realistic picture of what they should expect in meeting others, in this way. She also describe her day to day life as a farmers wife and all the tasks and tribulations this entails. So, whether you are an urban or country dweller you will be intrigued by the descriptions of farming life and her country matchmaking in ALL IN A DAY'S WORK. To buy this book click here