An Undaunted Matchmaker is a lovely novella that is set in 1850, as Eve Molloy finds herself alone in Eureka, California, robbed of her possessions, and needing to get back to San Francisco. Eve is stunning in appearance, but her inner beauty is even more alluring, because she has made it her mission to find suitable husbands for the young girls who are no longer permitted to live at the Hibernia Orphanage. Eve herself was an orphan there, and she fully understands the danger that unmarried eighteen-year-old girls face. Rafe Riley is the mortician in Eureka, and he is immediately smitten with Eve, but sadly, she's isn't as impressed with him. Oh, yes, he is good looking and seems to be very kind, but he touches dead bodies! Will Mr. Riley be able to convince this Matchmaker from San Francisco that he is the perfect match for her?
I was immersed in this story immediately, and I found myself smiling at Eve's determination to resist Rafe's charms. It's apparent that they truly are meant to be together, and it's obvious that he is everything she wants in a husband. He is handsome, he has a comfortable living, and best of all, he is a Christian man who values her and the beliefs that she holds dear. If she can just forget the way he makes his living! (Since my husband has been a funeral director, I was especially drawn to this part of the plot).
An Undaunted Matchmaker is a captivating story with adventure, love, and a powerful faith message. I recommend it to all who enjoy historical Christian romance.
I received a copy of this book from the author. There was no obligation of a favorable review. These are my own thoughts.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Anne’s home is in the quaint antiquing town of McKinney, Texas, just a few miles north of Dallas. Her husband is a retired Colonel, Army Special Forces. Her little gold and white Shih Tzu, Lily Valentine, shares her writing space, curled at her feet. She has four beautiful, talented children, and eight grandchildren who keep her on her toes and running.
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Anne loves writing about alpha heroes who aren’t afraid to fall on their knees in prayer, and about gutsy heroines. Her suspense novel, Shadow of the Dagger, is the first book in her CIA Series. Her Women of Courage series spotlights heroic women of World War II, first book, Angel with Steel Wings. Her Holly Garden Private Investigating series blasts off with Red is for Rookie. Enjoy her award-winning Scottish historical romances, Masquerade Marriage and Marriage by Arrangement. Anne hopes her stories transport you to awesome new worlds and touch your heart. She is the author of over thirty published books!
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