A Match in the Making by Jen Turano

 

A Match in the Making is part of Jen Turano’s new “The Matchmakers" series. While spending her summer in Newport Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary position as a paid companion. That position somehow has turned into an assistant matchmaker position. Walter Townsend has come to Newport in search of a new wife for his disorderly children. He enlists Gwendolyn's help in trying to make his perfect match.

I loved rooting for Gwendolyn and Walter to see what was right in front of them. The detailed setting of Newport Beach, the rules of high society, and why women married in 1888 made this a fascinating Gilded Age read. The endearing characters such as Walter’s children, the people in Newport’s exclusive circle, and the presence of pets added to the humorous story. (So what do you do with a pony that eats people’s hats? Asking for a friend).

The author weaves in humor, wisdom, and some mystery into this delightful story. I laughed and thoroughly enjoyed all the antics of the story. I love Jen Turano’s books and this one is a delight. I highly recommend A Match in the Making. 

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

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 Romantic Times, 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.