Book Review: A Match in the Making by Jen Turano

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What is this book about?

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 employ of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond irritating.

Walter Townsend is reluctantly in search of a wife for the sake of his unruly motherless children who cannot keep a governess for long. What he wasn’t expecting was Miss Brinley, an amateur matchmaker who turns his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle. Constantly besieged by society ladies on a mission to win his affection, Walter must find a way to overcome their inundating attention–and his unexpected attraction toward Gwendolyn.

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 review:

Even though I know when I pick up a book by this author that I’m in for quirky characters thrown into unusual and humorous situations, I was still delightfully surprised by this book.

The moment we meet Gwendolyn, she shows herself to be a competent and independent woman. I loved her personality. She also had a stubborn streak that I could really relate to.

Walter was such a great character. He was flawed in such a way that he shouldn’t have been a good hero, but that made his growth throughout the story so wonderful.

As usual there was an animal involved in the fun and loads of colorful people to make the journey more interesting.

What I enjoyed most about this book: 

Gwendolyn’s determined personality

What I didn’t like about this book:

Nothing. I loved this one.

Would I recommend this book to others? Absolutely. Wonderful characters, humorous situations, and sweet romance. This is the first book in this series.

Note: I received this book complimentary as a member of the author’s launch team. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.

Where can I learn more about this author and their books?

Jen Turano, author website

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