New Book — Releasing April 14, 2026
Modern Dating
Sucks
A Matchmaker's Guide to Finding Love
in a Swipe-Left World
The apps are exhausting. The advice is conflicting. The culture is chaotic. You're probably wondering if love is even worth the risk anymore.
Here's the truth: the system is the problem. This isn't just another dating book. It's a matchmaker's no-fluff takedown of everything that's gone wrong with modern love — and how to rise above it.
What's Inside
Real talk from a professional matchmaker who's seen it all — and helped over 1,600 people find lasting love.
Why the System Is Broken
The dating app industrial complex was never designed to help you find love. Jackie breaks down the mechanics of why it fails — and what to do instead.
The Matchmaker Mindset
Stop thinking like a romantic and start thinking like a matchmaker. Learn the frameworks professionals use to identify real compatibility.
Patterns, Not People
You're not bad at dating — you're running the same patterns. Identify your defaults, interrupt them, and attract what you're actually looking for.
Heart Work That Works
The inner healing and preparation that makes you ready — not just hopeful. This is the work that leads to 'suddenly.'
If you're single, disillusioned, or just tired of trying to “play the game,” this book will help you see through the confusion and succeed at love anyway.
— Jackie Dorman
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About the Author
Jackie Dorman
Jackie Dorman is a relationship coach, matchmaker, bestselling author, and speaker who has helped over 1,600 people get married in just the last four years through her singles program Last Year Single and her proprietary HeartWork process.
She calls Austin, Texas home with her husband of 18 years, David. Together they have a beautiful blended family with three adult children and two grandbabies.
Her no-nonsense approach, grounded in faith and real-world matchmaking data, has made her one of the most sought-after voices in modern dating and relationships.
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