Calling on the Matchmaker -- Jody Hedlund, Paperback

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. Unwilling to consider marriage, Finola has perfected the ability to sabotage the relationships her parents arrange for her. At wit's end, her father calls upon the local Irish matchmaker, who pairs her with successful wagonmaker Riley Rafferty. After her usual tricks fail, Finola quickly realizes she can't 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.

Escape to 1849 St. Louis for a daring and romantic tale from the talented pen of bestselling author Jody Hedlund.

Author: Jody Hedlund
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Published: 12/12/2023
Pages: 293
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780764241963

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/25/2023
Library Journal 09/01/2023 pg. 83
Booklist 12/01/2023 pg. 110

About the Author
Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of more than 30 historical novels for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. Learn more at jodyhedlund.com.