A Match in the Making: A Humorous Historical Romance set in the Gilded Age of New York City's High Society (The Matchmakers)
"Turano takes readers on a lighthearted romp through matchmaking season in 1888 Newport, R.I. This is a delight."--Publishers Weekly
Miss 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.
Miss 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.
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Gwendolyn Brinley was spending the summer in Newport Beach as a temporary paid companion when she was tapped to become her charge's assistant Matchmaker. She soon finds herself with the daunting task of finding attainable matches for her clients, finding herself in the company of Mr. Walter Townsend, who turns out to be the Catch of the Season. He finds her annoying, and the feeling is mutual. His children Oscar, Priscilla and Samuel all stole the show with their antics, though.
But the more time she spends time with Walter (and the children), she starts drawing a line through each ladies' names as being not suitable for him.
The book was very slow moving at the beginning, but once the tension started mounting, I found myself turning the pages faster and faster to find out what happened next. This was a light, airy book that upon finishing it, left me with a smile on my face.
I received a complimentary digital copy this book from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
But the more time she spends time with Walter (and the children), she starts drawing a line through each ladies' names as being not suitable for him.
The book was very slow moving at the beginning, but once the tension started mounting, I found myself turning the pages faster and faster to find out what happened next. This was a light, airy book that upon finishing it, left me with a smile on my face.
I received a complimentary digital copy this book from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
