A Wager with the Matchmaker
A Wager with the Matchmaker by Jody Hedlund, published by Baker Publishing Group on May 6, 2025, is a historical romance novel that explores themes of love and resilience. Set against the backdrop of St. Louis, the story follows Alannah Darragh, who escapes her troubled past and finds work as a maid for the Shanahan family. As she navigates her new life, Alannah grapples with her growing attraction to Kiernan Shanahan, a man determined to secure his future through a strategic marriage, complicating her resolve to avoid romance.
Readers will discover a narrative filled with tension and emotional depth as Alannah strives to protect her brother while resisting her feelings for Kiernan. The plot thickens with Kiernan’s ambitions to invest in a clay mine and brickyard, leading to a wager with a matchmaker that could change everything. This edition, comprising 352 pages in English, delves into the complexities of relationships and the challenges posed by external threats, making it a notable entry in the realms of literature and fiction, particularly for fans of American historical romance.
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“With its sizzling chemistry, rich detail, and compelling action, Jody Hedlund has once again raised the bar.”–MISTY M. BELLER, USA Today bestselling author on Calling on the Matchmaker
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, but a future together seems too far out of reach. It will take a miracle–or a wager with the wily matchmaker–to form a match between the unlikely couple.
Award-winning author Jody Hedlund presents a sweeping addition to her Irish matchmaking series with sizzling chemistry and closed-door romance for fans of the marriage of convenience trope, Mimi Matthews, and Elizabeth Camden.
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