As always, this is another entertaining read by Tessa Thompson. Granted, the couple is designated early, and there is no doubt they will get together. However, the journey, not the outcome, is essential to this author. Perhaps, in a way to have some question and tension in the story, the author tells readers that the patriarch of the family has recently been murdered. This has thrown a spell on the town, citizens, and family members. This story does not disclose the murderer. I guess this means that the trope of the search for the murderer will continue throughout the series (a total of seven books).

The Tutheridge family is adjusting to life without the patriarch. They are learning to enjoy themselves (Mr. Tutheridge was a vicious man to his family and work associates). However, the onus of the murder hangs over them. Benedict, who has dyslexia (although 1910 was too early for anyone to understand what it was), is grappling with running the family shipping business. He needs help with the necessary correspondence and organization by a CEO.

To that end, his mother contacts a matchmaker in Boston, describing precisely what is needed. A poor young woman, Amelia Young, has just been fired from her job for spilling coffee on her boss's newspaper. When she sees the job offer in the Pacific Northwest, she immediately applies because she has money for just a few more days before she will be out on the streets.

This is an engaging story with lots of problems and situations. Benedict and Amelia are well-suited and have started to turn things around at the company. There are plenty of issues to be addressed in the future stories. I couldn't put this book aside and read it in a few hours.

Mystery Matchmaker of Ella Pointe - Total of 7 in the Series
1. The Making of a Matchmaker (2023)
** 2. A Match for a Bookish Bride (2023)
3. A Match for a Reluctant Bride (2023)
4. A Match for a Willful Bride (2023)
5. A Match for a Disgraced Bride (2023)

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