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What is blooming in your neighborhood? My hydrangeas and lilies look lovely in my yard. My purple clematis is growing on my house right now too. We’ve had such a rainy summer that some plants are not doing as well as others. These three flowers are doing fine with the rain.
Camilla Pierpoint and her paid companion Lottie are nearly kidnapped by highwaymen and mistake a man who tried to save them as one of the highwaymen. When the dust settles Camilla discovers that Mr. Owen Chesterfield has traveled to seek her help as a matchmaker for his beloved sister, Luella. Luella is a “ragamuffin” who has found herself a social outcast and shunned by the man she loves. Camilla is a member of the elite New York City “400,” and Owen hopes that she will help Luella to rehabilitate her social standing. Camilla decides to help as she loves a challenge and wants a change of scenery to thwart would be kidnappers. Will Luella be rehabilitated? Will Camilla discover who is trying to kidnap her?

My thoughts on this novel:

• I love the cover of this novel. I really like when covers show an entire person including their face. Her purple gown is striking and beautiful. It really made me want to pick this book up!

• This is Book 3 in The Matchmakers series. I’ve read Book 2, but not Book 1. They work well as standalone novels, although I do still want to read the first book. There is a good excerpt of Book 1 at the end of this novel. Characters such as Camilla appear in the other books.

• I love the Gilded Age setting of this novel. It helped to fill my void waiting for another season of the show, The Gilded Age.

• The West Virginia setting for part of the novel was unique and fun.

• Speaking of fun, this novel was a lot of fun. It had me laughing out loud at several points. The story drew me in immediately with the action-packed kidnapping in the first chapter. The action soon turned into humor as Camilla and Owen have their misunderstanding. The madcap comedy reminded me of some of my favorite screwball comedies from the 1930s or favorite romcoms from the last thirty years. The banter between the characters was great.

• The characters were three dimensional and interesting including both the leads and the secondary characters. I enjoyed all of them, especially the leads Camilla and Owen, but also Meemaw and Luella as well.

• Even the animals were great characters and hilarious. Esmeralda the pig has a grand entrance to the story, and I also enjoyed El Cid the cat squaring off against the pig.

• This novel is a clean read with romantic kissing only.

• Owen went to school for engineering! I always love finding engineers in fiction.

• I just love stories with matchmakers in them. I am not sure why, but I think it’s fun when a matchmaker is trying to bring a couple together, and inadvertently finds love for herself. Maybe it all goes back to my love of Emma by Jane Austen.

• This book had a lot of fun tropes including a fake engagement, forced proximity, and enemies to lovers.

• Great first line, “Being chased by highwaymen was certainly cause for concern, as was the idea she was in imminent danger of losing her seat because riding sidesaddle, and while dressed in the most fashionable of riding habits, was not exactly conducive to escaping from a most dire situation.

• Life is still super busy and stressful for me lately and reading this novel was a great escape. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed spending time with these characters.

Overall, Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano was a fun historical romantic comedy that I greatly enjoyed reading. It has wonderful characters, banter, and a fun story line. I highly recommend this novel.
Book Source: Review copy from Bethany House and NetGalley as part of the AustenprosePR Book Tour. Thank-you! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This has to be Jen Turano's funniest book to date, and I've read all of her books. I've decided that some of the crazy things she adds in her books are based on something that has happened to her.

The meet-cute with enemies to more, add in a fake engagement with Jen Turano at the helm, you are guaranteed witty banter, a group of eccentric characters, one pig and a story that will keep you laughing from beginning to end. I loved Owen's family but that poor guy couldn't help from putting his foot in his mouth.

If you enjoy laughter in your books, kisses that are almost but become kisses, and matchmaking mayhem then you will want to snag this book!!!!!



Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via the publisher. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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After reading the previous books in the series, I was looking forward to Camilla’s story. It did not disappoint!
The story starts with an attempted kidnapping that leaves our perfect lady heroine soaked in a muddy river. Camilla and the hero are instantly at odds, but they end up being thrown together.
I am a fan of the haters-to-lovers’ trope, so I enjoyed reading the banter and the growing relationship of Camilla and Owen.
The book includes Jen’s signature humor. The supporting characters are quirky and fun. Crazy pets, including a marauding pig, add to the story.
And then, there is the infamous apple pie recipe…
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys rom-coms, historical romance in a unique setting, and fun characters.
I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Another hysterical historical romance by Jen Turano! The 3rd installment in the matchmaker series, this book follows Camilla Pierpont, self-proclaimed spinster and matchmaker amongst the New York 400. When she is called upon by Owen Chesterfield to take his sister in hand to make her fashionable amongst the elite in Wheeling, WV, she finds a great escape from a potential threat to herself in New York. While this is the 3rd book in the series, it could easily stand alone. The main characters from the other books are referenced in this one, but you will not be lost if you have not read books 1 and 2 prior to reading this one.

I really enjoyed the different setting of this book and the fact that the romance was a slow burn. The humor had less to do with outrageous scenarios such that happen in Turano's other works (though because there is a pet pig in this one, there are still a few of those), and more to do with the difference in culture between New York and West Virginia. As well as some meddlesome relatives of Owen's. There was a bit of suspense/intrigue in this one as Camilla's life is threatened more than once, and good character development throughout as well. I enjoyed the underlying feuds included in the story and how those were resolved, as well as the side romances that also had a place in the story. There was a subtle but present faith thread and forgiveness was a theme throughout as well. All in all, this was a wonderful, well-rounded humorous historical romance and one I can heartily recommend. Special thanks to the author and publisher for an advance copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

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Jen Turano’s books never fail to delight me. Her wry and hilarious sense of humor, casts of quirky and endearing characters, and rib-tickling plots combine to make for hours of reading fun. Meeting Her Match is set in the Gilded Age, partly in the Hudson River Valley of New York, but mostly in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Renowned matchmaker, Camilla Pierpont, is recruited by Owen Chesterfield to help his sister become more acceptable in society. A dangerous situation prompts Camilla to accept his offer, since she feels she would be safer in West Virginia. She, of course, has to bring along her entourage of unconventional servants which, combined with the many eccentric characters in Owen’s family and vicinity, make for a lively and entertaining group. Adding to the fun are Esmerelda the pig, El Cid the cat, and Gladys the dog, along with a Chesterfield family apple pie recipe superstition.

Like many of her stories, Turano’s tale gives subtle (and some not so subtle) pokes at “High Society” and “the New York Four Hundred.” I liked the juxtaposition of high society New York and down-to-earth West Virginia, and the slow-burn relationship change between Camilla and Owen. They are some of my favorite Turano characters. I recommend this book and series to those who enjoy amusing, light-hearted historical romance. 4.5 stars

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This book was hilarious! I love the author’s sense of humor. As with other books by this author, I found myself laughing throughout the entire book. But not only is it funny, the story of Camilla and Owen is romantic and a little adventurous because there is a villain after Camilla in the story as well. Owen’s family, especially his Meemaw, is such fun! I love how Meemaw was convinced that Owen and Camilla would be an Enemies to lovers couple like in the books she reads. There are so many fun things happening in this story. Overall, it’s a wonderful story and I definitely recommend!
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If you love a book filled with dialogue that is sharp, witty and fun, then you will probably enjoy Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano.

This is the third book in the Matchmakers series and can be read as a standalone, but this is such a fun series I highly recommend reading them all.

With her trademark humour and wit, Turano has delivered a book that will have you exhausted just reading it. I felt like I was watching a tennis match between the two main characters as they bantered back and forth. Camilla seemed determined to find fault with just about everything Owen said or did, (even though it was justified). But, to me, he was the consummate gentleman and perfect for Camilla.

The side characters (right down to the pig) were hilarious and made this book hard to put down. Meemaw & Aunt Elma were gritty and determined gals who would do anything to ensure Owen and Camilla would get together. The results are hilarious.

While I enjoyed this book immensely, as a Christian book I expected it to have some kind of faith element, sadly it did not. However, if you like a good, clean read, I know you will enjoy Meeting Her Match.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House through NetGalley for my honest review.

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I was so excited to get to read this book by Jen Turano. I read and enjoyed To Spark a Match last year. This is the third book in the series. And you don't need to read them in order.

I loved that we got to have Camilla's story in this book. She's such a fun character. I love the way she is always wanting to help those around her. And she is no different in this book. It made me laugh the way she was learning new skills that she probably thought she'd never learn, things like whitewashing a fence, and planting a garden. But she was such a good sport about it.

I liked Owen, too. I loved the way he was so concerned about his sister that he sought out Camilla in New York to bring her back to West Virginia. And he doesn't want to take no for an answer. I also enjoyed how he watched out for Camilla.

This book has plenty of funny moments. And there is danger and intrigue as well. I really enjoyed reading this one!

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Jen Turano always tickles my funny bone with her hilarious meet-cutes, animal antics, and colorful characters.
Camilla is done with matchmaking, but cannot help herself when the obvious presents itself. Due to her rescuing the reputation of Adelaide Duveen, she is tasked with re-introducing Luella Chesterfield into good favor in Wheeling, West Virginia society. This serves another purpose which is to hide from George the cad, and a crime boss from New York.
There are many opportunities for comical scenes with cat, dog and pig chasing, gun toting grandmas and not a few manipulations from the older generation. Just where will that Apple Pie recipe end up next! Add to that the bad guys who are after the heiress Camilla, and the hero, Owen, gets to shine.
With madcap mayhem, this was a priceless, refreshing romp with many matchmaking attempts, witty banter and some almost kisses to finally kisses.
If you are looking for good fun look no further! Match up with the high society matchmaker Camilla and wealthy businessman Owen with his quirky family.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House and from NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*

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Meeting Her Match is the third book in The Matchmakers series but could definitely be enjoyed as a standalone if you've not read the previous book.

I always know that when I open a book by Jen Turano, I am in for a story that will have me laughing out loud with quirky characters and hilarious mishaps... and this was absolutely no exception. As a matter of fact, I think it was one of my favorites of her books yet! It drew me in right away and kept me smiling throughout the story! Each character was so well-written and added something to the story. There was a bit of danger, and a whole lot of fun and romance! The apple pie recipe? I couldn't stop grinning! This was truly such a fun story. If you love historical romance and are looking for one that will bring all the humor, this is absolutely one you won't want to miss.

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I loved this book! Not only was there action but laugh out loud happenings and characters! Camilla is from New York City and is a member of the 400. She is known in society as someone to be respected. She is also known as a matchmaker. But not everyone is interested in her matchmaking skills as is evidenced in an attempt to abduct her.
Owen Chesterfield is a good man but not what you would call a gentleman. Well, not per the standards set by the 400. But when he sees a young woman and her companion being chased by bandits he does what any gentleman should do. He swoops in to save the "little lady". And that may have been his first mistake. lol
Realizing that she needs to flee NY for her own safety Camilla accepts Owen's invitation to protect her in his home state of WV. An invitation that also has her agreeing to take Owen's sister in hand, to make her ready for NY society. A sister that has no interest in ribbons or bows. Or washing her face or combing her hair for that matter.
And well, WV is not NY society. At all. But Camilla isn't just a NY society elite. She is tough. But is she tough enough to get through to Owen's sister and the rest of his family? Hang on, its going to be a fun ride.
And let me just leave it there because the rest is just too fun to accidentally share something that should not be shared. But I will say this, the cast of characters you meet in WV had me smiling, laughing and "oh goodness-ing". I could never have dreamed up the shenanigans that occurred in WV. And I loved it! Absolutely loved it.
Highly recommend.

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Be warned of the secret Chesterfield Apple Pie Recipe! Lol!

Jen Turano is one of my favorite authors and this book just reminded me why! One thing about this book that I loved was the wide variety of characters within the story (seriously, who would expect a Grandma named Meemaw who has a huge pet pig in a Gilded age story!) They are so detailed and have so much personality that I feel like I know them! Camilla and Owen are also incredibly fun charters and the chemistry between them is undeniable. There was also a good dose of humor with a dash of danger thrown in the mix which made for an unforgettable adventure! Overall, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars!

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Another fantastic book by Jen Turano. I have read this whole series and loved it. Meeting Her Match was no exception. Camilla and Owen's meeting was unique to say the least. Owen comes to Camilla and Lottie's rescue. Camilla and Owen both need each other's help for different reasons, and agree to work together. Camilla agrees to help sponser Owen's sister for a season because she knows her life is in danger and she needs to get away. She not only falls in love with Own, but she falls in love with his small town too. Their romance was really sweet. If you love historical romance with a hint of suspense, you will love Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano.

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Miss Camilla Pierpont, a renowned matchmaker in New York's elite society, has vowed never to marry. Rescued from an abduction attempt by the outspoken Mr. Owen Chesterfield, she agrees to sponsor his sister's social rehabilitation and travels with him to West Virginia, where she finds herself charmed by Owen and his small hometown. As danger looms, Camilla faces the possibility of making her most spectacular match yet—her own.

Well, this was a fun, if a bit ridiculous, tale. It was light-hearted and good for a weekend afternoon. Camilla was a fun character to follow, though I didn’t feel as though she grew at all. She was the same person at the end of the book as she was when the story began. Owen was more interesting, and I enjoyed his part of the story.

I did not enjoy how there would be conversations about things that would have been more fun to see. I also felt like there were so many people saying ‘You’re perfect for each other’ but I didn’t really see it.

Overall, this was well-written and sweet. I would recommend it to anyone who loves silly historical adventures with some romance.

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Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano is the third book in The Matchmakers Series, which, like all of her books, can be read as a standalone. This light-hearted story follows Camilla Pierpont, self-proclaimed spinster and matchmaker of the New York 400. We first meet Mr. Owen Chesterfield, a member of the Wheeling elite, who traveled to the Hudson River Valley, determined to convince Camilla to take his sister Luella in hand.

Turano takes her readers on an exciting adventure to the quaint town of Wheeling in Almost Heaven, West Virginia, during the Gilded Age. Once there, we meet Owen’s delightful Meemaw and Great-Aunt Elma, who are convinced that Camilla and Owen are perfect for each other. How they go about proving that they are right to Camilla and Owen will have you laughing out loud.

As always, Jen Turano penned a fun read full of witty banter, with laugh-out-loud shenanigans by her characters, and action scenes that keep one riveted to their seat. Once you read one of Turano’s books, you will discover why they call her the best and funniest inspirational voice in historical Christian fiction.

Meeting Her Match was a great ending to a fun series, and I cannot recommend this delightful fun light-hearted story or series enough!

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House via Net Galley through Interviews & Reviews. I was not obligated to write a favorable review, and all opinions are my own.

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I think it's safe to say I laughed and swooned my entire way through this book!!!

"Why are you smiling at me?"
"I normally make it a practice to smile at guests."
"But the smile you're currently wearing isn't what I'd consider a pleasant one..."

This is an unexpected meet-cute + enemies to more + forced proximity + fake engagement goldmine with the best banter and main character (and even side characters, for that matter!) interactions I may have ever read. I feel like the Chesterfield family would totally approve of me saying this book is a total hoot!

Owen and his family were such comic relief that this book was 100% entertaining and enjoyable from start to finish. Owen regularly (and unintentionally) puts his foot in his mouth and Camilla has no problem teaching him about proper manners. When I tell you that every scene in this book is so solid, I mean it. I can't think of a better book to put any reader in a great mood!

I definitely think that this could be read as a stand alone, but having read all of the books in this series I highly recommend them all!!

Warning: this book may make you crave apple pie ;)

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Content: attempted kidnapping, guns/shooting (most situations are completely comical and highly entertaining), great family themes, romance-kisses only.

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I love Jen Turano’s stories. I have read all of them and enjoyed majority of them. However, Meeting Her Match was different than her previous series. It does fit well into her Matchmaking series. A lot of dialogue explaining the feelings and what has occurred in the past to convince Camila to help Owen’s sister become proper enough to enter society and be presented into the Four Hundred Society. There were funny moments with a pig, a dog, and a cat. There were funny moments with whitewashing a fence. I did enjoy the cast of characters in Owen's families. With their help, Camilia learned that what others think of you is not that important as what you think of yourself. Near the end of the novel, the action did pick up, and became more of what I expected from Turano’s stories. Speaking of the romance, Owen and Camila did not like each other and pretended to be betrothed to help his sister, but then of course, sparks began to fly, and the romance was off to the races. Overall, Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano captured the wild wealthy world of West Virginia and brought into falling literally into the world for the Four Hundred in New York City. I can’t wait to read her next series.

I received a complimentary copy of Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano from Bethany House Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

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This is the final book in Jen Turano's "The Matchmakers" series, and she has saved the best for last, in my opinion. It's laced with her trademark zany humor, as Camilla and Owen deal with Owen's tomboy sister, gun-toting Meemaw and Great-Aunt Elma, a mysterious abduction plot, a rambunctious love-struck pig, and SO MUCH MATCH-MAKING! It's a wonderful romp with a smile on every page.

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Fast-paced, action packed antics of a most entertaining sort. As always, Jen Turano pens a delightful, romantic tale that's hard to put down. Indeed, I stayed up far too late reading about 75% last night and gleefully finishing the rest today.
Foisting the heroine-matchmaker into the unknown land of West Virginia opened an entire new world to Camilla. Adding a misunderstood gentleman, Owen Chesterfield, in the mix further expands her horizons.
I highly recommend this book and the entire series!
Thanks to the author for an advanced eVersion which was provided without expectation or compensation.

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Now this is the third book in this series, they do have recurring characters, but can be read alone.

This was a fun read for me, like a warm hug, and yet, full of chuckles!

We are given some nefarious characters along with some warm hearted, very lovable, relatives. We see an heiress whitewashing a fence, all the while she is avoiding getting the recipe!

Yes, love is in the air, and there seem to be several that have felt the spark, making this such a fun read!

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