If you’d enjoy a different Christmas romance this season, check out The Merry Matchmaker, the newest book by Sheila Roberts. Everyone has a friend like Frankie Lane, the one who is always trying to fix other people’s love lives while neglecting her own. Since suddenly losing the love of her life, Frankie has sworn off romance for herself, but that doesn’t stop her from meddling on behalf of her sister, her employee, her friend– you get the idea. Inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma, this book had me laughing out loud.
The story revolves around the holidays in the Pacific Northwest. Frankie owns a small business, Holiday Happiness, and is very involved in her small town, especially with the Santa Walk, an event she created to bring shoppers into the downtown area to enjoy the holidays and boost business. However, her rival took over the board for the event and is making changes Frankie doesn’t like. Add in the fact that none of the matchmaking seems to be going according to plan, and it’s a fun story to read.
Aside from the Emma inspiration, I felt a strong “Gilmore Girls” vibe with this book, too. Those who are wanting to read an uplifting, comical, sweet book will enjoy The Merry Matchmaker. Additionally, the book wraps up with a few holiday-themed recipes to keep the fun going.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
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