MARRYING THE MATCHMAKER is the fourth novel in the Shanahan Match series by JODY HEDLUND but it can easily stand alone.
The story takes place in St Louis, Missouri in 1879, against the backdrop of poverty and orphaned children amongst the Irish immigrants.
Zaira Shanahan, an aspiring author, desperately needs inspiration in the romantic department to make her novels more realistic, and Bellamy McKenna, the dashing Irish matchmaker, desperately needs to make a match for Senator Whitcomb’s daughter before he loses credibility as a matchmaker. Zaira, who has an idea who Dierdre Whitcomb fancies, agrees to tell him in exchange for a hug. When he does not keep his side of the bargain Zaira is furious and kisses him passionately in the McKenna pub……..
I absolutely love the characters, the delightful banter and the way Zaira and Bellamy agree to a pretend relationship and try to hide their real feelings for one another…….
The characters’ emotions are beautifully described and we see the reasons for their doublemindedness as far as making a permanent commitment to one another is concerned.
I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.
I cannot recommend this most entertaining and highly inspirational read highly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
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