September 15, 2024
In December of 1821, Jemma Fielding lost her beloved grandmother, the woman who raised her to believe in justice, helping others whenever possible, and having confidence in her own abilities. In a final conversation, she asked Jemma to reconsider marriage so she wouldn't become lonely, and Jemma agreed. Six months later Jemma is asking childhood friend Miles Jackson, a vicar in Brookside, England, to teach her about how to fall in love with a suitable match. But could the right person already be in Jemma's life? Third in Walker's Matchmaking Mamas series, this book can be read on its own, but it would probably be more a satisfying experience to start at the beginning of the series. The main characters are pleasantly self-aware but still manage to bring a convincing cluelessness on their potential romantic partner's true wishes, allowing enough ups and downs to last until the happily-ever-after ending. Lightly sprinkled with historical details on the workings of economic and social privilege, a touch of world affairs, and subtle depictions of physical contact to indicate attraction, this should attract fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, and Marion Chesney.
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