Friends I am so excited to share this book with you today. I interviewed Jen last week and had a blast. Then I had a blast reading A Match in the Making. My goodness I laughed. If you haven’t purchased this, you need to do so. Today. Right now!
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About the Book
A Match in the Making (The Matchmakers Book #1) Author Jen Turano
Published by Baker Books
on February 21, 2023
Genres: Fiction / Christian / Historical, Fiction / Christian / Romance / Historical, Fiction / Romance / Historical / American
Pages: 368
Amazon | GoodreadsMiss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America's most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself in the employ of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond irritating.
Walter Townsend is reluctantly in search of a wife for the sake of his unruly motherless children who cannot keep a governess for long. What he wasn't expecting was Miss Brinley, an amateur matchmaker who turns his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle. Constantly besieged by society ladies on a mission to win his affection, Walter must find a way to overcome their inundating attention--and his unexpected attraction toward Gwendolyn.
The more time they spend together throughout the Newport Season, the harder it is for Gwendolyn to find Walter a wife when she realizes his perfect match might be . . . her.
My Perspective
I cannot remember a book that I have read where I was laughing or giggling at every single page. Honestly – even previous Jen Turano books. This book? I laughed the whole time. I giggled, chuckled, snorted, all the laughs. In fact, I was so busy laughing that I didn’t even flag any quotes, because I probably would have flagged the entire book! We all know that Turano is the Queen of laughter, especially in historical novels. But this one? Yeah it’s on the top of my list.
Gwendolyn and Walter were just perfect together. And while their romance was a super slow burn, honestly that was just fine because I had a good time with the plot and all of Gwendolyn’s shenanigans to even care! But oh Walter, he was just bewildered with Gwendolyn and I loved reading all of his thoughts about her. She had spunk and was certainly a woman ahead of the times. Her wit was beyond anything I’ve ever read, her ability to just see others as they should be seen is uncanny. And though she would hate me saying this, her motherly instincts were above par. She was such a wonderfully scripted character and I really do think I could have jumped into the book and become her best friend.
Walter though. Oh Walter. He had his own idea of what the father role should be, and how wrong he was. But his growth throughout the story was absolutely charming, and I just adored his kiddos. Sure they seemed a little unruly from the get go, but they grew on me as their true personalities came to light. And we cannot forget to mention all of the amazing secondary characters that Turano gives us – especially a special cat lady!!
But throughout the laughs and the fun, Turano also weaves a tale of forgiveness, and the importance of family, and it absolutely pulled at my heart strings. Readers will enjoy all the laughter, perhaps a few teary moments, and the joy that comes from this book. I highly recommend putting this book on your TBR!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Favorite Quotes
Ummmmm……sorry I was busy laughing 😂😂😂😂
About the Author
Named One of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist, Jen Turano is a USA Today Best-Selling Author, known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publisher Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from Romantic Times, and praise from Library Journal. When she’s not writing, she spends her time outside of Denver, CO.
Readers may find her at www.jenturano.com
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What a fantastic review! I really can’t wait to read this book now. 😀
Oh goodness I cannot wait until you do!!! I want to hear every part of your reading experience lol.