I’ve been looking forward to A Match in the Making ever since I heard it was on the way. I wasn’t disappointed. The book is a triumph. A wonderful mix of hilarity and depth, just what fans of Turano’s would hope for.

The premise is the daughter of a wealthy family, discarded by elite society because her father married for love and married a seamstress, viewed to be beneath him. Gwendolyn’s father has made his own fortune and she has no need toward but takes a position as the paid companion of a Newport matchmaker. Despite her protests, Gwendolyn is quickly moved to perform the duties as the matchmaker’s assistant.

Walter feels the time has come to find a suitable wife for his out of control children. Since his wife’s death, he’s relied on nannies and grandparents to care for Oscar, Samuel and Priscilla. But he now sees their lack of decorum needs a mother’s influence. He doesn’t want a love match and Gwendolyn refuses to find him any other match.

Gwendolyn is highly capable, the oldest of several siblings. She leapt off the page and into my heart. Turano has written an exceptional heroine. Walter’s journey from absent father to falling in love with his children is beautiful. He became quite deserving of an exception woman.

I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley. The flat out fangirling is honest and all my own.

Highly recommended for readers of historical romance. I cannot wait for the next installment.