Download or read book The Bridemaker written by Rexanne Becnel and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A devilish rake will do anything to learn the secret of a straitlaced schoolmarm in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of The Troublemaker. Word has it that every awkward young lady sent to Mrs. Hester Poitevant’s Mayfair Academy inevitably becomes marriage material. With her students going on to have any eligible bachelor they wish, Hester is able to live comfortably and in the background. And no one knows that under the guise of a stuffy widow, she is a beautiful woman who has never been married. Although Adrian Hawke is a dashing and successful businessman, his scandalous birth makes him a less-than-ideal candidate for a husband. When he draws attention from one of Hester’s favorite students, the prim Mrs. Poitevant forcefully puts a stop to it—and falls victim to his charms herself. Adrian, meanwhile, is not fooled by the feisty widow’s facade. Intrigued, the clever rogue is determined to uncover what Hester is hiding in more ways . . . than one. Perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series! “With this sparkling romance between a highly regarded widow and a thoroughly charming rake, Becnel . . . breathes life into the rigid Regency-era romance genre. . . . Hester’s spirited personality and Adrian's devil-may-care attitude will appeal to a broad readership. Playful in tone and rich in character, this book is fun, breezy entertainment.” —Publishers Weekly “A real treat.” —Booklist

Download or read book The Bridemaker written by Rexanne Becnel and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-11-18 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's called "the Bridemaker", but Hester Poitevant prefers to think of herself as the gentle facilitator of marital union. Hester's popular Mayfair Academy has helped teach many the awkward society miss how to find her way to the altar with the eligible bachelor of her choice. But while her students flirt and mingle, Hester possesses as a prim widow--rather than reveal herself as the never-been married beauty she truly is... He made his fortune in America. Now the dashing, scandalously sired Adrian Hawke is in London, determined to fight off the season's most wily debutants. Adrian isn't fooled by Hester's thin disguise--for she possess the soft, womanly curves no somber gown can hide. The question is, why does she dress like a schoolmarm when she could easily make a better match than any of her student? Adrian vows to reveal Hester's most precious secrets. But what he discovers is a woman with a past more complicated than he could ever imagine--and whose beauty is not just skin-deep...

Download or read book The Matchmaker written by Rexanne Becnel and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A genteel English lady looking for a spark is about to get a bonfire in this Regency romance by the USA Today–bestselling author of the Rosecliffe Trilogy. Olivia may have entered London society three years ago, but all she has to show for it is extensive notes. The pages of her diary are filled with details on every bachelor who has ever clamored for a spot on her dance card. Although her book has afforded her a new hobby in matchmaking, it has yet to provide her with a suitable man. And she is not about to settle for just anyone . . . Since returning from the war, Lord Neville Hawke slakes his thirst with any spirit he can find and satisfies his lust with any woman he desires. His charms, however, are lost on a well-bred lady like Olivia. After their disastrous meeting, she wants nothing to do with him. Neville, on the other hand, feels something he has not felt in a long time. Olivia makes the darkest days of his past feel a bit more bearable. But since Olivia has made up her mind on Neville and he is not in the market for a wife, it would take a miracle for them to get together—or a kiss. Perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series! “If you like your heroes dark and flawed, then run, don’t walk, to buy The Matchmaker. . . . Becnel gives us true insight into the human spirit and does not stint on creating the ideal atmosphere and recreating the era to near perfection. A powerful love story and a thinking reader’s book.” —RT Book Reviews “Once again, Rexanne Becnel delivers a special reading treat. . . . The supporting cast is fantastic, and the story . . . will richly entertain you and have you clamoring for more works by the talented Rexanne Becnel.” —The Belles and Beaux of Romance

Download or read book The Matchmaker written by Elin Hilderbrand and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this moving story about losing and finding love again, a woman sets out to find the perfect matches for those closest to her. Forty-eight-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Some call her ability mystical, while others, her husband, celebrated economist John Boxmiller Beech, and her daughter, Agnes, who is clearly engaged to the wrong man, call it meddlesome. But there's no arguing with her results: With 42 happy couples to her credit and all of them still together, Dabney has never been wrong about romance. Never, that is, except in the case of herself and Clendenin Hughes, the green-eyed boy who took her heart with him long ago when he left the island to pursue his dream of becoming a journalist. Now, after spending twenty-seven years on the other side of the world, Clen is back on Nantucket, and Dabney has never felt so confused, or so alive. But when tragedy threatens her own second chance, Dabney must face the choices she's made and share painful secrets with her family. Determined to make use of her gift before it's too late, she sets out to find perfect matches for those she loves most.

Download or read book The Matchmaker written by Paul Vidich and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice In the vein of Graham Greene and John le Carré, The Matchmaker delivers a chilling Cold War spy story set in West Berlin, where an American woman targeted by the Stasi must confront the truth behind her German husband's mysterious disappearance. Berlin, 1989. Protests across East Germany threaten the Iron Curtain and Communism is the ill man of Europe. Anne Simpson, an American who works as a translator at the Joint Operations Refugee Committee, thinks she is in a normal marriage with a charming East German. But then her husband disappears and the CIA and Western German intelligence arrive at her door. Nothing about her marriage is as it seems. She had been targeted by the Matchmaker—a high level East German counterintelligence officer—who runs a network of Stasi agents. These agents are his "Romeos" who marry vulnerable women in West Berlin to provide them with cover as they report back to the Matchmaker. Anne has been married to a spy, and now he has disappeared, and is presumably dead. The CIA are desperate to find the Matchmaker because of his close ties to the KGB. They believe he can establish the truth about a high-ranking Soviet defector. They need Anne because she's the only person who has seen his face - from a photograph that her husband mistakenly left out in his office - and she is the CIA’s best chance to identify him before the Matchmaker escapes to Moscow. Time is running out as the Berlin Wall falls and chaos engulfs East Germany. But what if Anne's husband is not dead? And what if Anne has her own motives for finding the Matchmaker to deliver a different type of justice?

Download or read book The Matchmaker Bride written by Ginny Baird and published by Entangled: Amara. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Ginny Baird... Successful Boston matchmaker and television personality Meredith Galanes’s reputation is on the line. During a guest appearance on a morning talk show, she’s broadsided by questions about her own romantic attachments, just as she’s trying to secure a syndication deal. Afraid to admit her love life is a total disaster, Meredith blurts out that she’s seriously involved with a very special man—a boatbuilder in Maine. She never expects that small slip to get spun into a story about her supposed engagement. Or that the paparazzi will track the guy down... Derrick Albright is laid-back about many things. Being hounded by the press about some imaginary engagement to a woman he’s only met once—and couldn’t stand—isn’t one of them. Then Meredith actually shows up at his cabin in Blue Hill, Maine, with an apology, a pot roast, and a proposal—play along until she secures her TV deal, and she’ll help him win back his ex. It’s a simple plan, but if they have any chance of pulling it off, they’ll have to survive each other first... Each book in the Blue Hill Brides series is STANDALONE: * The Duplicate Bride * The Matchmaker Bride

Download or read book The Matchmaker Bride written by Kate Hewitt and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will love conquer…her boss? Beautiful, clever, rich—and determinedly single—Emily Wood is the youngest ever head of HR at her company. Whether dousing corporate fires or matchmaking lonely colleagues, Emily's at the top of her game. Only her handsome, sardonic boss, Jason Kingsley, appears to remain immune to her charm… Jason is used to women falling at his feet, but relationships, with all their illogical demands, are not for him. So why does he find Emily so attractive? She's a highly unsuitable target for his seduction and merger skills—what with her misguided belief in the power of love…

Download or read book The Matchmaker Bride The Bride Series 3 written by Shadonna Richards and published by SR. This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a lonely matchmaker unexpectedly falls in love with a forbidden client-- a gorgeous, high-flying CEO with a secret past? Confirmed bachelor and sexy jetsetter Carlos Bradley III is in need of a contract bride to win a secret custody battle. He will pay any price for an elite and discreet matchmaking agency to hook him up with an emotion-free relationship of convenience. What he did not bargain for was his attraction to the agency's newest matchmaker, Sophie. Single and not-searching, Sophie Wilson is the newly-hired consultant for Stone's elite matchmaking services. Desperate to pay off her medical bills, she tries to match the agency's top-paying client with charming Carlos, but he has already decided his match. Torn between ethics and her emotions, can she afford to trust him with her heart and her future?

Download or read book The Matchmaker s Apprentice written by Kimberly Vogel and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As time passes, Sasha must hand over her status as Head Matchmaker of Zaltana to her apprentice Jyotis. Jyotis is well versed in matchmaking, but gaining the respect of everyone in the city is no easy matter. Even after that, the rigors of keeping up with her mistress' matches and following her own might push Jyotis beyond her means. Even if she gets that far, Jyotis has to be accepted by the council that rules the country of Sierra. Will she succeed or fail? If she fails, what will happen to Zaltana without either Jyotis or Sasha around? (Sierra Matchmaker Series Book 2)

Download or read book The Matchmaker written by Mrs. Gordon Smythies and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Matchmaker and The Marine A Clean Later in Life Romance written by Lucinda Race and published by MC Two Press. This book was released on 2020-03-20 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this clean, small town, later in life romance by award winning and bestselling author, Lucinda Race. She vowed never to love again. He swore his time in service to America stole his ability to love. Can undeniable chemistry overcome their fears? Widowed matchmaker Melinda Phillips wants everyone to experience the kind of love she lost. She's committed to a solitary life in her small East Coast town, but her skill at pairing couples has enabled her business to thrive. But when she falls into the arms of a handsome Marine at a client’s wedding, she can't help but feel something shift. The loss of Adam Bell's leg is a constant reminder of the men he couldn’t save. After his girlfriend rejected him while he was recovering in rehab, Adam pledged to protect his heart as fiercely as he defended his country. But the chivalrous rescue of the lovely Melinda causes him to wonder if he gave up on love too soon. When Adam hires Melinda to find the woman of his dreams, she’s surprised to discover she is his ideal candidate. But as their relationship blossoms, the tortured former serviceman believes the emotional toll of his war experience will cost him everything, again. Can two broken souls let go of their traumatic pasts to give happiness a second chance? The Matchmaker and The Marine is a standalone novel. A sweet, clean later in life romance story with a guaranteed happily ever after. Happy reading!

Download or read book The Matchmaker a Novel By the Author of Cousin Geoffrey Mrs Gordon Smythies written by and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Matchmaker s List written by Sonya Lalli and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One devoted modern girl + a meddlesome, traditional grandmother = a heartwarming multicultural romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect it. Raina Anand may have finally given in to family pressure and agreed to let her grandmother play matchmaker, but that doesn't mean she has to like it--or that she has to play by the rules. Nani always took Raina's side when she tried to push past the traditional expectations of their tight-knit Indian-immigrant community, but now she's ambushing Raina with a list of suitable bachelors. Is it too much to ask for a little space? Besides, what Nani doesn't know won't hurt her... As Raina's life spirals into a parade of Nani-approved bachelors and disastrous blind dates, she must find a way out of this modern-day arranged-marriage trap without shattering her beloved grandmother's dreams.

Download or read book The Matchmaker s Happy Ending written by Shirley Jump and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matchmaker's happy ending: Professional matchmaker Marnie Franklin is delighted when she finally finds a great guy for her widowed mom, until she discovers that the man's son is none other than Jack Knight, who she blames for destroying her father's business. Can Jack make her reconsider what really happened all those years ago?

Download or read book Saved by the Matchmaker A Shanahan Match Book 2 written by Jody Hedlund and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A delightful, heartwarming love story filled with admirable people, charming Irish traditions, and the culture of nineteenth-century St. Louis."--Elizabeth Camden, RITA and Christy Award-winning author on Calling on the Matchmaker After her annulment is finalized, Enya Shanahan finds herself caught in a web of scandal and obligation while carrying a secret that threatens to shatter her family's reputation. Determined to find a suitable marriage for Enya, her father turns to a wily matchmaker to save them from their circumstances. Sullivan O'Brien, a steamboat captain committed to aiding enslaved people on their path to freedom, is faced with an ultimatum from his father. Forced to marry or lose his livelihood, a marriage of convenience seems to be the only solution. As he and Enya face the trials of their pasts and a city consumed by fire, they must confront their deepest fears and learn to trust in love, even when darkness threatens to engulf them.

Download or read book Calling on the Matchmaker A Shanahan Match Book 1 written by Jody Hedlund and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jody Hedlund's novels are a joy to read."--ELIZABETH CAMDEN, RITA and Christy Award-winning author "A historical romance reader's delight. Treat yourself! Jody Hedlund does not disappoint."--ROBIN LEE HATCHER, Christy Award-winning author Haunted by the death of her sister, Finola Shanahan has resolved that she's not worthy of a family of her own and commits to spending her days caring for immigrants in the slums. When Finola sabotages yet another unwanted relationship her parents arranged for her, her father calls upon the local Irish matchmaker, who pairs her with successful wagonmaker Riley Rafferty. Finola quickly realizes her usual tricks won't work on him, however, as she cannot outsmart or outwit the dashing, determined, and daring man. A candidate in the St. Louis mayoral election, Riley is confident a union with the wealthy Shanahan family will help solidify his chances of winning--and even more assured he and Finola can make a difference together. When a cholera outbreak begins to take St. Louis by storm, they must navigate a burgeoning attraction and growing danger testing all they know about love and sacrifice.

Download or read book The Matchmaker written by Thornton Wilder and published by Concord Theatricals. This book was released on 1957 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This play is a rewritten version of the play "The merchant of Yonkers" which was directed in 1938 ..."--P. [4].