Saved by the Matchmaker
Saved by the Matchmaker by Jody Hedlund is a historical fiction novel published by Baker Publishing Group on August 6, 2024. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Enya Shanahan, who, after her annulment, finds herself entangled in scandal while harboring a secret that could damage her family’s reputation. To secure a suitable marriage for her, her father enlists the help of a clever matchmaker, setting the stage for a transformative journey.
Readers will encounter the intertwining lives of Enya and Sullivan O’Brien, a steamboat captain dedicated to helping enslaved individuals achieve freedom. As both characters navigate their troubled pasts and the challenges posed by a city in turmoil, they are compelled to confront their fears and learn to trust in love. The narrative explores themes of obligation, resilience, and the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of nineteenth-century St. Louis, enriched by Irish traditions and cultural elements.
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“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.
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