As the middle child of the Shanahan family, Zaira does her best to keep the peace. She doesn't share her dream of becoming a published author with her family to spare herself their disapproval. When she's caught in a scandal involving the local matchmaker, Bellamy McKenna, she must put her storytelling ability to good use and feign a match with him to avoid wagging tongues and her parents' anger.
Feeling the growing pressure to marry as a well-known, yet single matchmaker to St. Louis's Irish community, Bellamy reluctantly agrees to a temporary match with Zaira. But even though the matchmakers in his family might be able to find love for others, they have a history of disastrous relationships for themselves. When secrets and danger force Zaira and Bellamy to work together, is it finally the matchmaker's turn to be lucky in love?
Hedlund delivers another captivating romance with sizzling chemistry in this romantic conclusion to her beloved matchmaking series.
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Feeling the growing pressure to marry as a well-known, yet single matchmaker to St. Louis's Irish community, Bellamy reluctantly agrees to a temporary match with Zaira. But even though the matchmakers in his family might be able to find love for others, they have a history of disastrous relationships for themselves. When secrets and danger force Zaira and Bellamy to work together, is it finally the matchmaker's turn to be lucky in love?
Hedlund delivers another captivating romance with sizzling chemistry in this romantic conclusion to her beloved matchmaking series.
MY THOUGHTS.....
Readers first met this Irish matchmaker when he helped Finola Shanahan find true love. Now, three books later, Bellamy McKenna's career may be at risk because he's still a single man. If he's so good at finding love for others, why isn't he married himself? Could it be that Bellamy believes that the McKenna family is cursed in relationships? Is he afraid to take a chance on marriage?
I've loved this series with matchmakers, arranged marriages, and unexpected romances, and I can't imagine a better way to end it! Secrets are revealed, including Bellamy's artistic talent and his long-time attraction for Zaira Shanahan. But what about Zaira's secret? She's become a published author, but she can't allow her family to know. Her editor wants her to add romance to her stories, but she doesn't have the experience to draw upon. Is a fake relationship with the Irish matchmaker the answer to her problems?
Marrying the Matchmaker is a tantalizing blend of humor, emotions, and historical details, but romance is certainly the main ingredient! Once again, Hedlund proves that romantic fiction can sizzle but still be considered clean. Bellamy and Zaira's chemistry is off the charts, but it's left up to us readers to fill in the details!
If you enjoy history that includes the Irish community and the cholera epidemic in the mid-1800s, this book is for you. If you appreciate page-turning sweetness woven with faith, grab a copy of Marrying the Matchmaker today! I highly recommend it to all who enjoy historical Christian romance.
I received a complimentary copy from the author, publisher, and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marrying the Matchmaker is a tantalizing blend of humor, emotions, and historical details, but romance is certainly the main ingredient! Once again, Hedlund proves that romantic fiction can sizzle but still be considered clean. Bellamy and Zaira's chemistry is off the charts, but it's left up to us readers to fill in the details!
If you enjoy history that includes the Irish community and the cholera epidemic in the mid-1800s, this book is for you. If you appreciate page-turning sweetness woven with faith, grab a copy of Marrying the Matchmaker today! I highly recommend it to all who enjoy historical Christian romance.
I received a complimentary copy from the author, publisher, and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of more than 50 novels for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. She lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy teens, and five spoiled cats.
When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.
