A Match Gone Awry

Georgians in Paris

By: Arlem Hawks

Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman

She needs a match. He's here to help.

Desperate to leave Paris, Gabrielle d’Amilly has set her sights on an English diplomat who can whisk her away to a happier life. But when an attempt to catch his eye goes wrong, she enlists the British navy lieutenant Harvey Barlow to help in her scheme. Under the guise of visiting a friend, Lieutenant Barlow arrives in Paris with the task of checking France’s relations with the discontented colonies. Playing at matchmaking won't hurt his mission, especially for a good cause. But when his intentions to be helpful turn to feelings of love, he finds himself distracted from his duties. In his quest to advance in the navy, he cannot give Gabrielle the happy life she's after. With war threatening, Harvey and Gabrielle are forced to decide to hold to their previous goals or strive for an imperfectly perfect match.

©2024 Arlem Hawks (P)2024 Dundee Harbor Press

Entertaining

This is not my normal genre of books but I enjoy books written by Arlem Hawks and will continue to purchase in the future.

A good read

[4.5 stars]
This is a charming story, with smooth writing and a well developed romance. The pace is a tad slow and there is little action, but I still found it enjoyable and engaging. It’s light with little angst, but not shallow or fluffy. A good read.

The audiobook narrator is excellent.

Content:
There is no foul language, sex, or violence. The romance is limited to lightly descriptive kisses. Despite a couple mentions, there is no real message of faith or God.