Jen Turano begins a brand-new series with A Match in the Making, a matchmaker romance with her usual humor and hijinks.
Book Blurb
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 company of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond annoying.
Walter is reluctantly in search of a wife for his unruly motherless children. What he wasn’t expecting was Miss Brinley, who turns his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle.
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.
My Thoughts
With A Match in the Making, Jen Turano once again delivers another humorous romance set amidst the upper echelons of Gilded Age society. Her humor is one of the things I love most about her books, especially the wit in the dialogue.
Gwendolyn and Walter’s interactions had me chuckling from the beginning. The development of their relationship from annoyance to love was sweet and beautiful.
I also loved the secondary characters. Not only was it fun seeing Gwendolyn making matches but the characters added plenty of humor. I’m already footing for a few and hoping to see them again in future books.
My favorite secondary characters, though, were the children. Priscilla, Samuel, and Oscar not only added to the humor but also the depth of the characters. Walter’s love for them and his realization that he had been a distant father while buried in grief made him not only relatable but also easy to root for as he strived to be better. And Gwendolyn’s ability to connect with the kids and understand their needs made her a perfect match.
As for the spiritual thread, there’s a great discussion about what God views people as equals, not separated by class. I think this is a great reminder in a world often divided by social class and other differences.
Overall, A Match in the Making is a delightful romp in Gilded Age Newport perfect for historical romance and rom-com fans.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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