Book Review: To Spark a Match by Jen Turano
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What is this book about?
After five unsuccessful Seasons on the marriage mart, Miss Adelaide Duveen has resigned herself to the notion that she’s destined to remain a spinster forever–a rather dismal prospect, but one that will allow her to concentrate on her darling cats and books. However, when she inadvertently stumbles upon Mr. Gideon Abbott engaged in a clandestine activity during a dinner party, Adelaide finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue that resembles the plots in the spy novels she devours.
Former intelligence agent Gideon Abbott feels responsible for Adelaide after society threatens to banish her because of the distraction she caused to save his investigation. Hoping to return the favor, he turns to a good friend–and one of high society’s leaders–to take Adelaide in hand and turn her fashionable. When danger surrounds them and Adelaide finds herself a target of the criminals in Gideon’s case, the spark of love between them threatens to be quenched for good–along with their lives.
My review:
From the very start of this story Adelaide and Gideon deal with unique and funny circumstances. I really enjoyed the sweet romance and affection that developed between them. The author always throws animals in the mix and I so enjoyed that in this book, particularly Gideon’s interactions with them. This story also had an interesting mystery complete with spies and a room of weapons. The banter between characters was fun, if a little bit drawn out, but I did giggle a few times wading through the quick comebacks.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
The genuine affection between Adelaide and Gideon
What I didn’t like about this book:
Lots of drawn out conversations
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Wonderful characters put into funny situations and a sweet romance. This is the second book in this series. It can be read as a standalone.
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?
Named one of the funniest voices in inspirational romance by Booklist, Jen Turano is a USA Today bestselling author, known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publishers Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from Romantic Times, and praise from Library Journal. She’s been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. She and her family live outside of Denver, Colorado. Readers can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and at jenturano.com.
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-Loraine Nunley
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