A Match in the Making (The Matchmakers Book #1)

Jen Turano

Feb 2023 · The Matchmakers Book 1 · Baker Books

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

If ever I need a good laugh, I turn to Jen Turano’s books! This delightful beginning to a new series is a must read for historical romantic comedy fans. Set during the 1880’s Newport summer season, Gwendolyn Brinley is hoping for a restful break from her demanding opera diva cousin. She agrees to be a temporary paid companion to Mrs. Parker thinking it will be a time of reflection. Unfortunately, Mrs. Parker has other plans & enlists Gwendolyn to become her assistant matchmaker. And chaos ensues

This is book one in the Matchmakers series, so what a great place to start. Jen Turano is one of my favorite historical romance writers. Her books are always full of humor, sparks, drama, romance and so much more. Miss Gwendolyn Brinley has a personality all her own. When she is thrust into a matchmaker job she is surprisingly good at it. When she faces, Mr. Walter Townsend, she is not real impressed with him. But man the sparks fly when they get together. Walter must find a mother for his child

Full of hilarity and hijinks, this romantic comedy set in the high society of the gilded age will have you snorting with laughter like me! A Match in the Making was an enjoyable quick-paced light read that had me laughing out loud, and although it was light on the romance, it was the perfect book to entertain and delight!

About the author

Named one of the funniest voices in inspirational romance by Booklist, Jen Turano is a USA Today bestselling author known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publishers Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from RT Book Reviews, and praise from Library Journal. She's been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers' Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. She and her family live outside of Denver, Colorado. Readers can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and at jenturano.com.