The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel

The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel is a delightful historical set in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare Ireland. Catriona Daly is the daughter of matchmaker, but longs for a match of her own. Donal Bunratty is in need of wife to help on his farm and raise his daughter. He is shy, but willing to attend the matchmaking festival.

This was a tender and beautiful read. The author develops characters who you feel so close to and want to connect with. Catriona and Donal were so beautifully written and I enjoyed watching them grow in their faith, grow in who they are, and see each other in a new light. I was so intrigued with the matchmaking festival and learning about Ireland in 1905.

What a pleasure to read this delightful historical with interesting characters, sweet romance, and an interesting setting. I recommend The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel.

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

 

I’m Jennifer, but most people call me Jen. Just please don’t call me Jenny. As a wife, mom, full-time public-school teacher, and author, I’m right in the trenches alongside you as I work, serve the Lord, and love my family. I’ve just been blessed to get to do some of it in the west of Ireland and Vienna, Austria. However, after a decade of life overseas, we have settled back in America–in sunny Arizona!

I currently teach middle school English, and when I’m not working on school things, I’m spending time with my incredible family–my husband Seth and our 3 awesome kids–and writing.

There’s just something so intimate and uplifting about a good story, isn’t there? I write stories that explore home through the lens of faith, family, and culture–with the beauty and depth of Ireland coloring much of it. And all of my books aim to bring you all the charm of an Irish village, the beauty of the Emerald Isle, and the hope and encouragement of faith.

Not only do I write books, but I’m also honored to have been a monthly contributor at The Better Mom and have posts shared at (in)courage, Djibouti Jones, Tricia Goyer, Unveiled Wife, Intentional by Grace, and more.