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Calling on the Matchmaker


A Romance Novel


Book 1 of the A Shanahan Match Series


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Historical Romance,
  • Irish American,
  • Marriage of Convenience,
  • Political Romance,
  • Epidemic/Pandemic
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  • Irish matchmaker setups with stubborn leads who clash and spark
  • Romance set against historical St. Louis and a cholera outbreak
  • Heroines devoted to helping immigrants and resisting family expectations
Publisher Description

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.

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