A Wager with the Matchmaker (A Shanahan Match, #3) by Jody Hedlund

ABOUT THE BOOK

After her brother's entanglement with an Irish gang threatens their family's safety, Alannah Darragh flees St. Louis and her troubled past, seeking refuge as a maid for the affluent Shanahan family. Alannah's resolve to avoid romance is tested by the undeniable attraction she feels for Kiernan Shanahan. Determined to maintain her position and the safety it provides, she vows to resist the pull of her heart despite the growing bond between them and their undeniable chemistry.

In the wake of a devastating fire, Kiernan Shanahan sees a shrewd opportunity to invest in a clay mine and brickyard to aid the city's rebuilding. To secure his venture, he seeks a wealthy bride with a substantial dowry. However, the matchmaker he consults has different plans. As danger looms and Alannah fights to keep her brother safe, Kiernan's protective instincts draw them closer together, but a future with him seems too far out of reach. It will take a miracle--or a wager with the wily matchmaker--to bring the unlikely couple together.

Be swept away in a tale of love, danger, and destiny in this captivating historical romance from bestselling author Jody Hedlund.

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MY THOUGHTS.....

This has been such a special series! I've enjoyed watching an Irish matchmaker work his magic for two members of the Shanahan family, but now, there's one more seeking his services! Kiernan Shanahan, with a long list of qualifications for an ideal wife, is finally ready to marry. Will he be surprised by the tricks in Bellamy McKenna's matchmaking arsenal?

I loved this book by one of my favorite authors, Jody Hedlund! It is set in 1849 St. Louis, during a time of suffering and tragedy surrounding a cholera outbreak and a great fire that destroyed much of the city. Hedlund's historical detail provides a powerful backdrop for the emotional upheaval of Kiernan and Alannah Darragh's budding relationship. A Wager for the Matchmaker has excellent character development, a captivating plot filled with history and faith, and a clean romance that sizzles with the chemistry between Kiernan and Alannah. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical Christian romance!

I received a copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. She lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy teens, and five spoiled cats.

When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.  

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A SHANAHAN MATCH SERIES

Calling on the Matchmaker

Saved by the Matchmaker 

A Wager with the Matchmaker 

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Meet Me at the Grand (Jonathon Island, #1) by Lindsay Harrel

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Jonathon Island series is created by USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Susan May Warren.

She’s fighting to save her island’s legacy. He’s here to secure his family’s future. When their worlds collide, will they build something lasting—or tear each other apart?

Dani Sullivan is determined to revive Jonathon Island’s fading charm and reunite her fractured family. Her plan? Reopen the Grand Sullivan Hotel, a once-impressive landmark that’s been in disrepair for a decade. But without the funds to restore the hotel, Dani’s forced to accept help from Liam Stone—a big-city hotel developer whose sleek, modern vision is everything she’s trying to avoid.

Liam has never been one for small towns or rundown hotels, but this project isn’t just any job. His father’s health is declining, and if Liam can prove himself by turning the hotel around, he’ll finally earn the chance to take over the business so his dad can retire. But Jonathon Island is far from the high-end luxury projects he’s used to, and Dani’s fierce dedication to preserving its history clashes with everything Liam stands for.

As they battle over the future of the Grand, Liam starts to see Jonathon Island as more than just another project—it feels like the home he’s never had. But with his responsibilities pulling him back to Los Angeles, can he really stay? And can Dani trust him with her dream—and her heart?

A lot rides on the success of this project, but when emotions run high, will Dani and Liam find a way to work together—or will their differences tear them apart?

On Jonathon Island, love and loyalty are the ultimate balancing act.

AMAZON     SUNRISE SHOP

MY THOUGHTS.....

Revitalizing Jonathon Island and the historic Grand Sullivan Hotel seemed the perfect way for Dani Sullivan to restore her family, but an obsession with the past could stop her from finding a happy future. Poor Dani! Would she realize that the path to joy is often marked by change?

Meet Me at the Grand has well-defined characters, a beautiful setting, and a captivating conflict between Dani and Liam. Their strengths and weaknesses are evident; they're different as night and day, but their tantalizing chemistry cannot be denied! Author Lindsay Harrel convinced me they deserve a 'happily ever after', but where would it be? Life on beautiful Jonathon Island or living in a big city?

I recommend Meet Me at the Grand to all who enjoy contemporary Christian romance.

I received a copy from the author and Sunrise Publishing. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lindsay Harrel is a CBA best-selling novelist of romantic women’s fiction and lifelong book nerd who lives in Arizona with her young family and two golden retrievers in serious need of training.

With more than 15 years of editing and writing experience gained doing a variety of jobs, Lindsay now juggles stay-at-home mommyhood with writing novels.  As the Editorial Director of Sunrise Publishing, she has a passion for not only helping authors improve their stories and find their voice, but also for getting messages of hope out into the world.

When she’s not writing or chasing after her children, Lindsay enjoys making a fool of herself at Zumba, curling up with anything by Jane Austen, and savoring sour candy one piece at a time.

Connect with her at www.LindsayHarrel.com.

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JONATHON ISLAND SERIES

Meet Me at the Grand

Meet Me on Lilac Lane

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